Eat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom Podcast

Eat Meat Sparingly: a Word of Wisdom Podcast

Hosted by: Ali Essig

As a mother of six children, including twin baby boys, Ali found herself rushing to the emergency room with her 37 year old husband who had just suffered a stroke. After multiple tests, doctors found no clear answers...

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Understanding Wisdom and Heavenly Mother in the Word of Wisdom

In this episode of 'Eat Meat Sparingly: A Word of Wisdom Podcast,' host Ali Esig welcomes special guests Sherry and Victor from MotherInHeaven.com. The discussion revolves around Ali's upcoming speech at Restore,...
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The Environmental Impact of Factory Farming: Fact vs Fiction

Episode: Factory Farming & the Environment—Why Your Food Choices Matter Summary: Ali unpacks how modern factory farming (CAFOs) impacts greenhouse gases, deforestation, soil health, water use, and nutrient...
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He Said No to Chemo at 26—Here’s What Happened: An Interview with Chris Wark

In this episode Ali interviews Chris Wark, a 21-year cancer survivor, patient advocate, and bestselling author (Chris Beat Cancer, Beat Cancer Kitchen, Beat Cancer Daily), and creator of the Square One Cancer Coaching...
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The Untold Truth About Diabetes, Protein, and Fat with Dr. Cyrus Khambatta

Amla Green Link: https://www.amlagreen.com/plantwhys   What if everything you’ve been told about diabetes and diet was incomplete—or even flat-out wrong? In this special episode of Eat Meat Sparingly, A Word of Wisdom...
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Debunking the 'Drama of the Comma' and Why Meat “All the Time, Sparingly” Makes No Sense

What if the entire way we read the Word of Wisdom about eating meat came down to… one comma? In this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly, Ali Essig takes you deep into the so-called “Drama of the Comma”—a hotly debated...
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What Are We Not Paying Attention To That We Need To?

This week’s episode is a powerful blend of scripture, science, and soul-searching. As we prepare to study the Word of Wisdom in church, I want to revisit the question that first sparked Doctrine & Covenants 89: 👉...
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Glyphosate vs. Meat: Which Is the Bigger Risk?

We hear a lot of noise about GMOs, glyphosate, seed oils, and whether organic food is worth it. But here’s the bigger question: are we even worrying about the right things? In this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly, Ali...
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Is a Plant-Based Diet a Doctrine of Devils? A Faithful Response to 1 Timothy 4

What if choosing to eat fewer animal products wasn’t “anti-human”… but actually deeply Christlike? In this eye-opening episode, Ali Esig responds to a viral claim that a plant-based diet is “anti-human” and even...
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When Willpower Isn’t Enough: How to Actually Break the Emotional Eating Cycle

You know what to eat. So why are cookies calling your name at 9pm? In today’s episode of Eat Meat Sparingly, Ali tackles one of the most frustrating challenges many of us face on a plant-based or health-conscious...
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Why It Pleases the Lord When We Don’t Eat Meat

(The Doctrine & Covenants 89 Message Most Members Miss) In this powerful episode of Eat Meat Sparingly, Ali Esig pulls back the curtain on what’s really happening inside today’s factory farms—and why it matters...
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Overcoming Addiction and Finding Strength Through Faith: An Interview with Neil

In this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly, host Ali Essig interviews her friend Neil, (@neilmcgill.pt  on instagram) discussing his journey in overcoming alcohol and weed addiction through the principles taught in...
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The Deeper Wisdom in the Word of Wisdom

In this deeply reflective episode, Ali Esig explores the sacred feminine meaning behind the Word of Wisdom—uncovering how “wisdom” itself is personified as a divine woman throughout scripture. This is not just about...
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