What would you do if your husband had a stroke at age 37? For Allie Essig, the answer became clear: transform her family’s future through the power of plants.
In this deeply personal and uplifting episode, Allie—mom of six, fitness instructor, and founder of Plant Whys—shares how a sudden health crisis led to a lifestyle overhaul. She opens up about how faith, food, and family intersected on her journey to healing, and how she now empowers others through simple, delicious, and doable plant-based meals. Her story is one of hope, creativity, and unwavering love.
🔥 Why You Should Listen- Hear how Allie helped her husband reverse stroke symptoms and reclaim his health
- Learn easy food swaps that make plant-based eating family-friendly (black beans for beef, chickpeas for chicken!)
- Get inspired by how faith and nutrition came together in Allie’s healing journey
- Discover how she feeds a family of 8 without stress or overwhelm
- Learn why perfection isn’t required—just progress and love
- Find out how Allie makes brownies with beans (and what not to do with tofu!)
- Explore the importance of emotional eating, habits, and the deeper “whys” behind our choices
- Tap into the joy of cooking, community, and self-care through Allie’s empowering story
To Connect with Ali website: https://www.plantwhys.com/
YouTube and IG: @plantwhys
Inspirations for today’s episode:
How Not To Die”- Dr. Michael Greger. https://nutritionfacts.org/book/how-not-to-die/
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