134: From Aerospace Engineering to Health Coaching: Julie Davis’ Plant-Based Transformation
Release Date: 11/19/2024
134: From Aerospace Engineering to Health Coaching: Julie Davis’ Plant-Based Transformation
Plant Based Eating for Health
Americans consume over 60% of their calories from ultra-processed foods, according to a study published in The BMJ. Julie Davis, a former aerospace engineer, was once among them. Fueled by fast food, sugary coffees, and Coke floats, her diet left her feeling decades older than her age. She had no idea the profound impact her food choices were having on her health—until a series of eye-opening moments set her on a transformative journey. A Diet of Fast Food and Fatigue Julie’s health struggles began in her early 20s while working as an airplane refueler at an airport. Living on burgers,...
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133: Healing Beyond the Scale; Dr. Carol Wroblewski Journey from Weight Struggles to Plant-Based Health
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Dr. Carol Wroblewski, once approaching 300 pounds, has transformed her health journey into a mission to help others achieve sustainable wellness. As a guest on Plant Based Eating for Health podcast, hosted by Kathleen Gage, Dr. Wroblewski shares her inspiring shift from battling personal health struggles to guiding others through the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. Her story serves as a powerful reminder of how compassionate choices can lead to lasting health and resilience. From Personal Challenge to Plant-Based Lifestyle Dr. Wroblewski’s journey toward health began in 2005, during...
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132: The Vegan Paradigm Shift: Charlotte Cressey on Spirituality, Compassion, and Empowerment
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It’s not every day that you encounter someone who has devoted virtually their entire life to veganism. Charlotte Cressey, founder of The Vegan Paradigm Shift, embodies this commitment. Charlotte’s journey began at an incredibly young age, sparked by a loving connection with her family dog, Whimsy. At just three years old, she had a moment of realization that the animals on her plate were no different than her beloved pets. This early awareness set her on a lifelong path to advocate for animals, nature, and compassionate living. By age twelve, Charlotte fully identified as vegan, a...
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131: Veganism and Strength Training: Karina Inkster on Aging with Vitality
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Research 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...
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130: Why Plant-Based Foods Should Be the Foundation of Health: Insights from Kate Galli
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The evidence supporting the power of plant-based diets to prevent and reverse chronic diseases like heart disease and type 2 diabetes continues to grow. On a recent episode of the Plant-Based Eating for Health podcast, host Kathleen Gage interviewed personal trainer and health coach Kate Galli, who shared her insights into how lifestyle changes, particularly a whole food, plant-based diet, can dramatically improve health outcomes. The Gap in Nutrition Education for Health Care Professionals Despite the significant role nutrition plays in managing and preventing chronic conditions, many health...
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129: Reversing Heart Disease: Lauren Bernick’s Guide to Whole Food Plant-Based Living
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At age 46, Lauren Bernick faced a startling health reality: her arteries were severely blocked, and her doctor told her that nothing could reverse her condition. Despite already following what she believed was a healthy diet, Lauren's cholesterol remained dangerously high. Refusing to accept a lifetime of medication, Lauren discovered Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn’s Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease diet. She committed fully to a whole food, plant-based, oil-free lifestyle—and in just a few years, she reversed her heart disease and transformed her health. In this episode, Lauren shares her...
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128: AI in Publishing: Vegan Publisher Mitali Deypurkaystha Helps Ethical Entrepreneurs Share Their Stories
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In a world where ethical living is becoming more critical than ever, Mitali Deypurkaystha, widely known as "The Vegan Publisher," is helping shape the narrative for vegan and plant-based entrepreneurs. As the founder of Tell Your Story Publishing and The Vegan Publisher, Mitali is on a mission to empower ethical business owners to share their impactful stories through books. Her work goes beyond publishing; it's about advocating for a better world by amplifying voices that promote sustainability, compassion, and health. In her recent interview with host, Kathleen Gage, on the...
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127: Bryan Bell’s Path to Fitness Success: How Plant-Based Eating Fueled the Creation of Conscious Fitness
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Bryan Bell, founder of Conscious Fitness, has transformed not only his physique but his entire approach to health, fitness, and nutrition. After years of inconsistent workouts and chronic back pain, Bryan found that traditional weightlifting at the gym just didn’t align with his mind-body philosophy. His discovery of bodyweight calisthenics workouts and plant-based nutrition changed everything, allowing him to build lean muscle, increase mobility, and release emotional stress. From Struggle to Strength Bryan’s journey started like many others—struggling with fluctuating fitness routines...
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126: Transforming Health with Compassion: Dr. Frank Sabatino on Plant-Based Living and Weightless Wellness
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Did you know that nearly 40% of adults worldwide are classified as overweight, and this figure is expected to rise to 50% in the next decade? This alarming trend highlights the need for a shift in how we approach health and nutrition. I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Frank Sabatino, a pioneer in the plant-based movement with over five decades of experience, on the Plant-Based Eating for Health podcast. Dr. Sabatino shared invaluable insights into how a whole food, plant-based lifestyle can not only prevent but reverse chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity....
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125: Reversing Diabetes & Thriving with a Plant-Based Lifestyle: Insights from Peggy Kraus
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An Astonishing Fact: Diabetes Can Be Reversed Did you know that Type II diabetes, a condition often thought to require lifelong medication, can actually be reversed through a plant-based diet? This incredible insight, along with many others, was shared by Peggy Kraus, an expert in reversing diabetes and promoting plant-based nutrition, on the Plant Based Eating for Health podcast, hosted by Kathleen Gage. In this episode, Peggy dives deep into the power of plant-based eating and how it can transform lives. With a background in exercise physiology and plant-based nutrition, Peggy's mission is...
info_outlineAmericans consume over 60% of their calories from ultra-processed foods, according to a study published in The BMJ. Julie Davis, a former aerospace engineer, was once among them. Fueled by fast food, sugary coffees, and Coke floats, her diet left her feeling decades older than her age. She had no idea the profound impact her food choices were having on her health—until a series of eye-opening moments set her on a transformative journey.
A Diet of Fast Food and Fatigue
Julie’s health struggles began in her early 20s while working as an airplane refueler at an airport. Living on burgers, fries, and ice cream sodas, she found herself constantly fatigued despite her active lifestyle. “I was 21 years old but felt like I was 80,” Julie recalls. Hiking, a passion of hers, became a chore as she struggled to muster the energy for even short trails.
Years later, as a busy engineer, she attempted to shed extra pounds through fad diets and SlimFast shakes but found no lasting success. “I thought I was the unlucky sister, the one who was just big-boned,” Julie says. It wasn’t until 2008, when she stumbled upon Food Revolution by John Robbins at a vegan diner, that the pieces began to fall into place.
Opening Her Eyes to a New Way of Living
Robbins’ book introduced Julie to the environmental and ethical implications of food choices, sparking her curiosity to learn more. Over the years, she devoured resources like Jonathan Safran Foer’s Eating Animals, the documentary Forks Over Knives, and works by plant-based experts like Dr. Michael Greger and Dr. Joel Fuhrman.
Despite her growing knowledge, Julie didn’t fully commit to a plant-based lifestyle right away. It wasn’t until the COVID-19 pandemic that she decided to make a permanent change. Motivated by a desire to protect her family’s health, she transitioned from “80% vegan” to 100% plant-based, and the results were life-changing.
From Engineer to Plant-Based Health Coach
Julie’s transformation didn’t stop at her personal life. After leaving her engineering career to raise her children, she began exploring ways to turn her passion for plant-based living into a career. Returning to school, she earned a Master’s degree in lifestyle health sciences and coaching, equipping herself with the tools to help others achieve their health goals.
Today, Julie Davis Coaching focuses on women aged 40 and older, guiding them through a 12-week transition to plant-based eating. Her approach emphasizes gradual, sustainable changes, starting with simple habits like modifying breakfast and building a supportive environment.
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