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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Aligning Energy and Nutrition: Insights from Carolyn Cooper

In this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly - A Word of Wisdom podcast, host Ali Esig interviews Carolyn Cooper, founder of the Simply Align Method. They discuss Carolyn's journey to a plant-based lifestyle, including...
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The Importance of Self-Compassion During the Holidays

In this episode of 'Eat Meat Sparingly,' host Ali Essig discusses the upcoming Plant Wise Jumpstart program, starting in January, which focuses on eating more plants and maintaining a balanced mindset. Ali shares...
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He Thought He Was Healthy--Then He Had a Stoke (My husband's side of the story)

In this special episode of 'Eat Meat Sparingly, A Word of Wisdom' podcast, host Ali Esig is joined by her husband Lincoln, as they celebrate a vacation in Puerto Rico. Lincoln candidly shares his personal account of...
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The Spirituality of Food: How What We Eat Affects Our Mind, Body, and Soul

In this episode, we delve into the profound connection between food and spirituality..Ā Ali explores the spiritual significance of food in religious contexts, particularly focusing on examples from Christian...
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How to Enjoy Holiday Food and Still Lose Weight: Your Healthy Holiday Blueprint

Grab our Black Friday Deal Here: https://www.plantwhys.com/course In this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly, Ali Essig shares insights from a workshop she conducted on avoiding holiday weight gain. Ali delves into mindful...
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The ONE Habit That Builds More Muscle Than Protein (Nobody Talks About This!)

In this powerhouse episode, Ali breaks down exactly what it takes to transition to a plant-based lifestyle, build real strength, and finally see results that last. This is NOT another ā€œeat more proteinā€ lecture — it’s...
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The PCOS Blueprint: The 30/30/30 Plant-Based Method that will Significantly Improve Your Symptoms

In today’s episode, Ali breaks down PCOS in a simple, faith-aligned, science-backed way. You’ll learn what PCOS actually is, why it’s so strongly connected to insulin resistance, and how a whole food, plant-based...
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This Should Be Standard Care for Neuropathy & Kidney Failure… But It Isn’t

Neuropathy and kidney failure are usually managed, not healed—often with medications, side effects, and a gradual decline. In this episode, Ali explains what actually drives nerve and kidney damage and shares a...
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The TRUTH About Eggs: Are They a Superfood or Silent Risk?

Are eggs actually healthy — or are we just cracking open old myths? 🄚 In this episode of Eat Meat Sparingly: A Word of Wisdom Podcast, Ali Essig dives deep into one of the most debated foods on the planet. You’ll...
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The Breast Cancer Truth No One’s Talking About šŸ’— (And What You Can Actually Do)

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — but awareness is only half the story. In this episode, Ali Essig (plant-based nutritionist and Pilates instructor) shares what most people are not talking about: breast...
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The Hidden Truth About Cheese That’s Wrecking Women’s Hormones 😳

In this eye-opening episode, Ali uncovers what’s really hiding behind our favorite comfort food—cheese. From the day her husband suffered a stroke to the moment she realized how dairy affects our hormones, this story...
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I Did a Triathlon (Even Though I Couldn’t Swim šŸ˜…)

In this inspiring episode of Eat Meat Sparingly: A Word of Wisdom Podcast, Ali Essig opens up about her first triathlon experience — from not knowing how to swim to crossing the finish line with confidence. She shares...
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