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Thrive on Plants
The Thrive on Plants podcast, hosted by Dr. Daphne, empowers women to navigate menopause and midlife with confidence through expert insights on plant-based nutrition, weight loss, hormones, and mindset. Each episode blends education, inspiration, and real-life success stories to help listeners thrive on a plant-based lifestyle.
https://www.youtube.com/@drdaphnebascom
Episodes
48 episodes
#48 - Who You Think You Are Might Be Holding You Back
What if the biggest obstacle to your health and fitness goals isn't discipline, it's who you believe you are?Who you believe you are shapes everything from your habits to your health to the risks you are willing to take. In this convers...
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Episode 48
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#47 - Conquering the Invisible Illnesses: Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is real, and there is hope.In this episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with Dr. Michael Lenz, a Med-Peds physician board-certified in internal medicine, pediatrics, clinical lipidology, and lifestyle me...
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Episode 47
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1:07:32
#46 - Weight Loss vs Weight Maintenance: Lessons from 10,000 People Who Kept It Off
Weight loss and weight maintenance are not the same skill set, and treating them as if they are is one of the biggest reasons so many people lose weight only to regain it. In this episode of the Thrive on Plants Podcast, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits ...
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1:21:43
#45 - Rim-to-Rim Ready: The Smart Way to Train for Elevation and Endurance
Big hikes don’t just “happen.” They’re earned, through smart training, durable joints, and a fueling plan you’ve practiced before the trail gets serious.In this episode of the Thrive on Plants Podcast, I’m joined by Mikey Bell, founder ...
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1:16:02
#44 - The Hidden Toxins in Your Home (and What to Do About Them)
Toxins are everywhere, but that doesn’t mean we’re powerless. In this episode, Dr. Aly Cohen breaks down the surprising places toxins hide in our homes, how they impact our hormones and health, and the simple, low-stress steps we can take to re...
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Episode 44
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1:22:40
#43 - From NASA Engineer to Vegan Visionary: Dr. Ruby’s Journey to Healing Through Plants
In this episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne Bascom interviews Dr. Ruby Lathon, a former NASA engineer who used a whole food, plant-based lifestyle to overcome thyroid cancer and then turned her healing into a mission to help others do the s...
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Episode 43
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1:18:41
#42 - From Fracture to Finish Line: Coach Val's Strategy for Marathon Training After 40
In this episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne reconnects with Coach Valarie Swanson, plant-based runner, author, and founder of Running on Carbs, to explore her incredible journey to mastering the marathon at age 52. After recovering...
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Episode 42
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1:09:51
#41 - Why Every Woman Needs a DEXA Scan After 40
Is the number on the scale really telling you the whole story? In this episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne is joined by Adam Kadela, co-founder of DexaFit, to explore why traditional health metrics like weight and BMI...
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Episode 41
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1:29:40
#40 - The Truth About Menopause: Muscle, Metabolism & Bone Health Decoded
Discover how plant-based nutrition and strength training help women thrive during menopause, featuring Dr. Brooke Bussard, author of Outsmarting Menopause.In this episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with Dr. Brooke ...
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Episode 40
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1:06:49
#39 - Menopause Reimagined: Mindset, Wellness & Real Talk with Andrea Donsky
In this episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with award-winning nutritionist, researcher, and menopause advocate Andrea Donsky, co-founder of Morphus, to explore what it really means to thrive throug...
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Episode 39
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1:10:07
#38 - Harvey Lewis Reveals the Mindset That Helped Him Run 450+ Miles
In this episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne sits down with legendary ultramarathoner and plant-based athlete Harvey Lewis. Harvey shares the mindset, lifestyle, and nutrition habits that have fueled his success and longevity...
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Episode 38
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1:00:26
#37 - A Dietitian’s Honest Talk About Cancer, Food, and Fear
When board-certified oncology dietitian Alison Tierney told patients "food is medicine," she believed it, but she never expected to test that belief against her own breast cancer diagnosis.Having witnessed cancer's impact in her own fami...
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1:20:07
#36 - Heart Disease Runs in My Family — But It Stops With Me
Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be your destiny. In This Episode of Thrive on Plants join Dr. Daphne Bascom and Coach Marc Hayes as they sit down with Rick Kelly, a devoted father, athlete, a...
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1:07:56
#35 - Strength, Posture, and Plant Power: Gemma Schofield on Building Confidence at Any Age
In this episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne sits down with Coach Gemma Schofield, a strength and mobility expert with a rich background in biomechanics, nutrition, and competitive football. Gemma shares her inspiring journey f...
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50:52
#34 - Elite Gymnast to Vegan Coach: Fuel, Fitness, and Food Choice
In this episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne talks with Coach Kiana Wilson, a former world-class acrobatic gymnast, certified personal trainer, and plant-based nutrition scientist. Kiana shares her journey from restrictive eating an...
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52:31
#33 - Building Muscle, Breaking Myths: Redefining Women’s Strength
In this conversation, recorded live at our recent Vegan Superhero Academy retreat, Dr. Daphne welcomes Coach Sarah Antonie, a longtime vegan and IFBB figure pro, to share how plant-powered training, mindset, and empathy shape her coaching.<...
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Episode 33
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39:24
#32 - From RED-S to Resilience: Nicole's Story of Healing, Hormones & Strength
In this episode of the Thrive on Plants Podcast, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with Coach Nicole Mitsigeorgis, a nutrition and fitness coach at The Vegan Gym. Nicole opens up about her powerful journey from competing in Taekwondo at the internati...
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Episode 32
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41:10
#31 - Why Women Can’t Ignore Their Numbers: Heart Health with Dr. Joel Kahn
In this episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne Bascom welcomes world-renowned cardiologist Dr. Joel Kahn, known as “America’s Healthy Heart Doc.” Together, they unpack the critical connection between women’s health, hormones, and heart disease...
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1:07:57
#30 - Movement is Medicine: The Power of Total Daily Motion
In this episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with best-selling authors and performance experts Drs. Juliet and Kelly Starrett to explore the real reason we need to move more: to build resilience for the inevitable c...
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1:03:06
#29 - Creatine Explained: What Every Woman Should Know
In this Thrive on Plants masterclass, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with Dr. Darren Candow, a leading creatine researcher and professor of kinesiology, to explore one of the most studied supplements on the planet. We learn what creatine is, how i...
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1:01:43
#28 - Leading with Love: Creating Change with Compassion
In this heartfelt conversation, Kate Galli sits down with Daphne to share her powerful evolution from an “angry vegan” to a joyful and compassionate advocate for plant-based living. A personal trainer and vegan health coach, Kate opens up about...
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1:07:26
#27 - Fuel Smart, Run Strong: Lessons from Running on Carbs
In this episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with Coach Valerie Swanson, founder of Running on Carbs, to explore the transformative power of embracing a plant-based lifestyle and a love for running, no matter your a...
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1:10:38
#26 - Roots of Resilience: Overcoming the Weight of the Past
This week on Thrive on Plants, host Dr. Daphne Bascom welcomes OBGYN and women’s health advocate Dr. Teresa Diaz for an honest, courageous, and deeply personal conversation.Dr. Diaz’s journey began in the South Bronx, navigating childhoo...
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1:33:04
#25 - How 20 Years of Struggle Sparked a Wellness Revolution
In this powerful episode of the Thrive on Plants podcast, host Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with entrepreneur and herbalist Ashley Rocha, founder of Ladywell, to discuss her 20-year battle with PMDD and how she transformed her life through natur...
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