131: Veganism and Strength Training: Karina Inkster on Aging with Vitality
Release Date: 10/29/2024
167: Gabrielle Maylock Thought Vegans Were “Crazy.” Then Everything Changed.
Plant Based Eating for Health
What happens when a health crisis becomes the catalyst for a complete life transformation? In this episode of the Plant Based Eating for Health podcast, Kathleen Gage sits down with holistic life coach Gabrielle Maylock for a powerful conversation about veganism, burnout recovery, intuition, mindfulness, and learning to reconnect with yourself. Gabrielle shares her journey from once believing “vegans were crazy” to becoming fully vegan after struggling with digestive issues, anxiety, and burnout. Together, Kathleen and Gabrielle explore the connection between plant-based living, emotional...
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166: From Wheelchair Bound to Marathon Training: How Traci Elle Reclaimed Her Health and Released 160 Pounds
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At one point, Traci Elle was confined to a wheelchair, weighed close to 300 pounds, and was told she would never walk normally again. She was also living with 15 chronic health conditions that were impacting every part of her life. Despite having followed a vegan lifestyle for years, her diet had shifted toward highly processed foods, leading to declining health and increased weight. Everything changed after a breaking point. In one moment, Traci made the decision to take her life back. Over the next 15 months, she released 160 pounds, regained her mobility, and reversed her chronic...
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165: Why You Feel Off (And What Your Body Has Been Trying to Tell You All Along)
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What if the reason you feel off isn’t random… but a signal? In this episode of Plant-Based Eating for Health, Kathleen Gage sits down with keynote speaker and mentor Michel van Amsterdam to explore a powerful idea: your body is constantly communicating with you—and most people aren’t listening. Michel’s journey started in medicine, but everything changed after a life-shifting experience in India that led him toward a plant-based lifestyle and a deeper awareness of connection, communication, and trust. This is not just a conversation about food. It’s about how you live. How you...
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164: Plant-Based at Heart? Here's What's Missing with Kate Galli
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What does it really mean to live in alignment with your values? In this episode of the Plant-Based Eating for Health podcast, Kathleen Gage welcomes back vegan health coach and Plant Positive Journal creator Kate Galli for a powerful conversation on compassion, mindset, and intentional living. Kate shares her journey from long-time vegetarian to committed vegan, explains the critical difference between vegan and plant-based lifestyles, and offers practical insight for anyone seeking greater health, clarity, and purpose. Together, they explore: • Vegan vs. plant-based: what you need to know...
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163: The Book Whisperer: Sandra Nomoto on Writing Books That Support a Healthier, More Compassionate World
Plant Based Eating for Health
Writing a book that truly matters takes more than a good idea. It requires clarity, structure, ethical alignment, and an understanding of how stories shape behavior, culture, and values. This episode explores what stands between meaningful ideas and books that actually reach readers. It looks at why so many important manuscripts stall, how ethical storytelling can influence health and compassion, and what it means to write books grounded in plant-based values and integrity. The conversation examines publishing beyond mechanics, including visibility, messaging, and responsibility. It also...
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Veganism Reexamined: Beyond Food, Beyond Choice, Into Responsibility
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In this solo episode of Plant-Based Eating for Health, host Kathleen Gage reflects on how her vegan journey has evolved since first identifying as vegan in 2018 and why food was only the beginning. Kathleen examines four books that deeply influenced her understanding of veganism as a broader ethical and social responsibility: • Vegan Transformation by Dr. Angela Crawford • The Impactful Vegan by Robert Cheeke • Little Red Barns by Will Potter • Transfarmation by Leah Garcés These works explore animal suffering alongside the often-overlooked human rights violations, environmental...
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161: Rewriting the Prognosis: Jessica Faulds on MS, Plant-Based Living, and Self-Advocacy
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At just 15 years old, Jessica Faulds woke up one morning with one eye frozen in place. Weeks later, she received a diagnosis that came with a lifetime label: Multiple Sclerosis. For the next 18 years, Jessica navigated relapses, mobility loss, vision loss, countless medical opinions, and a healthcare system that often dismisses women’s symptoms. But through research, self-advocacy, movement, and nutrition — along with a stem cell transplant — Jessica eventually received a letter from her doctor stating she no longer needed to be monitored for MS. In this powerful conversation, Jessica...
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160: Weightless Living, Real World Healing Dr Frank Sabatino On Plant Exclusive Eating
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Most people are told their health problems are complicated. Dr. Frank Sabatino says they are not. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Frank breaks down how plant exclusive eating, fasting, and lifestyle changes can reverse years of inflammation, weight struggles, and chronic illness. For nearly fifty years, Dr. Frank has guided thousands of people through plant exclusive healing and supervised fasting. His work combines science, lived experience, and a deep understanding of what the body needs to repair itself. He explains why so many people stay sick, how processed foods hijack the body, and...
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159: Vegan Flavors of the World on a Budget: Easy Plant Based Recipes with Chef Adina
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Chef Adina joins the Plant Based Eating for Health Podcast with a powerful message. Healthy, plant based cooking does not have to be complicated or expensive. As a global chef and author of Vegan Flavors of the World, she has spent more than a decade creating recipes that bring international flavor into everyday kitchens. In this episode, she shares how her journey began with a casein allergy that pushed her to rethink every recipe she knew. We explore how to shop smarter, reduce food waste, and use simple staples like lentils, chickpeas, rice, and potatoes to create affordable meals that...
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158: The Power of 75 Hard: What 75 Days of Mental Toughness Taught Me About Myself
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What happens when you commit to 75 days of no excuses, no shortcuts, and no one holding you accountable but yourself? Kathleen Gage shares her full experience completing the 75 Hard challenge while following a whole food, plant-based lifestyle. At 71, Kathleen set out to rebuild her health, focus, and mental toughness. In the process, she discovered how powerful daily discipline can be. From two workouts a day to reading ten pages of nonfiction and drinking a gallon of water, the 75 Hard program became more than a challenge. It became a lifestyle reset. In this episode, Kathleen opens up about...
info_outlineResearch shows that a whole food, plant-based diet combined with regular strength training can drastically improve overall health, from reducing inflammation to enhancing muscle recovery and longevity. Karina Inkster, a vegan fitness expert, embodies these beliefs and benefits. In a recent interview on the Plant-Based Eating for Health podcast, hosted by Kathleen Gage, Karina shared her inspiring journey as a vegan of 21 years, offering insights on fitness, aging, and how to thrive on a plant-based diet.
Karina's Early Vegan Journey: From 16 to 21 Years Strong
Karina’s commitment to veganism began at the age of 16, driven by her desire to take a stand against animal cruelty. Her journey started even earlier, at 11, when she went vegetarian. Despite the lack of today’s resources like YouTube or social media, she educated herself by spending hours in libraries, and over time, she realized the deep connections between meat, dairy, and eggs. This led to her full transition to veganism. "Once I connected the dots, I went vegan immediately," Karina explained.
Navigating Trolls and Negative Comments as a Vegan
With the rise of social media, Karina has encountered trolls and negative comments about veganism. Instead of letting these interactions drag her down, she has turned them into opportunities for education. "I engage with trolls for my own amusement and to educate others who may be reading," Karina shared. She knows she’s unlikely to change the minds of those actively trolling, but her focus is on the potential impact her responses might have on silent observers.
Her advice for others? Manage your expectations. If engaging with trolls negatively impacts your mental health, avoid it altogether. Instead, like Karina, use these encounters as fuel for content, whether blog posts or educational social media responses.
Authoring Vegan Books: A Passion Project
Karina is not only a fitness expert but also a prolific author with five books to her name. Her favorite book, The Vegan Athlete, is the updated edition of her debut, Vegan Vitality. While some of her books came to life through her publisher’s requests, The Vegan Athlete is a passion project, focusing on scientific research and practical tips for vegan athletes.
For aspiring authors who feel overwhelmed by the idea of writing a full book, Karina’s advice is simple: start small. "A lot of people get stuck thinking they have to write a whole book all at once. But if you break it down, write one page a day, or a couple of pages a week, you’ll get there."
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