The Plant Protocol® Podcast with Lisa A. Smith, Gain Clarity, Confidence and Consistency on a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet
Just because someone can live with a disease doesn’t mean they should. The overwhelming majority of chronic diseases are a result of lifestyle. A whole food plant based diet is one of the most effective approaches to arresting these conditions. During these episodes Lisa simplifies the science behind the power of plants and pulls from her 9+ years of coaching experience to provide the proven strategies for success when making significant lifestyle and mindset changes. Your host, Lisa A. Smith, MBA, is a plant-based health and business coach and creator of PHARM TO TABLE® Plant Based Coaching program and The Plant Protocol® Business Accelerator and Coaching Certification, the first to be founded by a person of color. The Plant Protocol® prioritizes the unique challenges faced by marginalized communities in their adaptation of a whole food plant-based lifestyle. This podcast addresses the following questions and much more: *How can a plant-based diet help with chronic diseases? *What are the benefits of a whole food plant-based diet? *How do I start eating a plant-based diet? *What are common mistakes when switching to a plant-based diet? *How does lifestyle affect chronic disease risk? *What foods should I eat on a plant-based diet? *Can a plant-based diet really reverse chronic diseases? *How do I get enough protein on a plant-based diet? *Is it hard to stick to a plant-based diet? *What are the challenges of going plant-based in marginalized communities?
Episodes
So you say you’re ready to change, but have you truly examined what it takes to sustain that change long-term?
In this continuation of our powerful two-part series, I walk you through the second half of my lifestyle change readiness framework. These are the internal and external commitments that separate wishful thinking from real, radical transformation.
If you've ever struggled with staying consistent or found yourself starting a...
You dream of losing weight, getting off the medications, and putting your chronic health challenges in remission for good. You know there is a path to a better, healthier you, but are you truly ready to do what is required to get the results you desire?
In this episode, Lisa shares her proven framework for assessing your readiness to change. She has helped thousands of people transform their lives. Through those experiences, Lisa h...
Are you ready for the Plant Protocol® 30-Day Vegan, Salt, Oil, and Sugar-Free Challenge in July? This episode ensures you will be prepared and empowered to get results.
Tune in to hear a replay of a previous VIP prep class. Lisa shares five ways you can prepare to be successful in her 30-day challenge. But these strategies aren’t just applicable to the Vegan, Salt, Oil, and Sugar-Free Challenge. You can leverage these teachings uni...
Do you understand what you need to do to get from where you are now to where you want to be? Do you have what it takes to lose weight, get off all the medication, and live a life of Radical Obedience™?
In this episode, Lisa shares a replay of a class from a previous Plant Protocol® 30-Day Vegan, Salt, Oil, and Sugar-Free Challenge focusing on the importance of assessing whether or not you have what it takes to achieve your health g...
Are you ready to experience the transformative benefits of Lisa's Plant Protocol® 30-Day Vegan, Salt, Oil, and Sugar-Free Challenge?
In this episode, you will hear a replay of a live Q&A session from a previous challenge. You likely have questions about your diet, how to ensure you're getting enough protein, and how to cook without salt, oil, or sugar. Lisa addresses these concerns to help you enter the challenge with confiden...
If you want to be successful, you must believe something different.
In this episode, Lisa explains why shifting beliefs is fundamental to hitting your health goals. She outlines the things you need to believe to be successful in her 30-Day Vegan, Salt, Oil, and Sugar-Free Challenge. This process is not easy - you may have to confront fears or let go of things you have thought to be true for your whole life. But, the sooner you can ...
Do you feel like you have something important to say, but you are afraid to speak your mind because you don’t think anyone will value your perspective?
In today’s episode, Lisa shares three ways to redefine yourself, increase visibility, and get your voice out into the world. It can be intimidating to take up space and put yourself out there, especially when you have to confront fears of judgment, discomfort, or inconvenience. Thr...
Your life is a manifestation of your thoughts. Thinking plays a significant role in our outcome and ability to meet goals.
In today’s episode, Lisa shares three things she had to stop believing to change her life, income, and impact. In this candid conversation, Lisa opens up about her personal experiences and breakthroughs once she let go of thoughts that weren’t serving her. She invites you to intimately explore how your thinking...
Do you know what it means to execute with a spirit of excellence? If you are an entrepreneur, coach, or content creator, it is now more important than ever to embody a spirit of excellence in everything you do. Differentiating from the competition has shifted from the quality of your service to the quality of your delivery.
In today’s episode, Lisa defines what it means to have a spirit of excellence and why intentionality is key. ...
What is your stress response? Most of us know the three main responses: fight, flight, or freeze. We usually think of these stress responses as related to a physical threat. Not all stress is situational, though.
In today’s episode, Lisa introduces the fourth stress response that most people don’t talk about. This one comes out most often when stress is circumstantial, not physical.
Lisa often discusses how chronic stress is one o...
Do you have an idea that could transform people’s lives? So many of us recognize our calling and desire to build a personal brand, but lacking confidence holds us back from launching.
In today’s episode, Lisa shares the belief that finally got her to trust herself. This shift boosted her impact ten times over. Her elevated confidence didn’t come from certifications or from learning more information. When Lisa adjusted her mindset w...
In 2019, Lisa had the mastery and dedication as a plant-based health coach. Her clients were getting serious results. She had a framework that worked and valuable information that she could use to change lives. However, her revenue didn’t match her service level.
In this episode, Lisa shares the one thing she changed in her coaching offer that catapulted her revenue over six-figures. She shares her experience building her business ...
Do you aspire to be a six-figure speaker, coach, or consultant? These careers can be demanding, and much of what you think you know about entrepreneurship and the industry is probably wrong.
In this autobiographical episode, Lisa shares the six things she did to transform her life from being overweight and underpaid to achieving her health goals and running a six-figure coaching and consulting business. Through her personal experie...
Our beliefs inform our decisions. Holding on to these beliefs can create cognitive dissonance when confronted with a new idea that disputes what you always assumed to be true.
In this episode, Lisa shares how her life has drastically changed since 2012, when she was overweight, dissatisfied with her career, and in a relationship that didn’t serve her. To move out of the middle and start living optimally, Lisa realized she had to ig...
The average person is overweight, on prescription meds, unhappy with their job, carries a lot of stress, and is struggling with their relationships. Knowing these facts, why would we allow average people to shame us or make us feel unsafe for living intentionally and doing well?
In this episode, Lisa shares the one decision she made that instantly improved the quality of her life. She discusses why it can be uncomfortable when ever...
Mr. Beast is the number one YouTuber in the world. His self-worth is estimated to be in the billions. But, despite his remarkable success, he recently admitted during an interview that he was unhappy.
In this episode, Lisa discusses what it takes to be happy. It has nothing to do with money or success. It is not luck or happenstance. External factors cannot and will never be a source of happiness.
So, how happy are you right now?...
The Plant Protocol® just signed a multi-year partnership deal with the number one motivational speaker and personal development company, Eric Thomas & Associates, LLC!
Whatever your dreams and aspirations are, they are achievable when you live a life of Radical Obedience™. But it never hurts to have a blueprint to help you reach that goal a little faster and a little easier.
In today’s episode, Lisa breaks down the four thing...
Over the past 10 days, we have enrolled over 40 new coaching clients. In today’s episode, Lisa shares the most critical thing that led to this success. Lisa reviews her system for achieving high enrollment numbers. She breaks down the main contributor to her growth and gives additional tips to make your marketing and sales efforts seamless.
If you are considering exploring revenue opportunities through knowledge sharing like coach...
In addition to being a coach and the founder of The Plant Protocol™, Lisa is a professional speaker. Many community members have expressed interest in creating a platform to get their unique voice and story out into the world to help others. Whether that is through content creation, public speaking, leadership, or coaching, Lisa gives advice on how to use your voice to reach and transform people.
In today’s episode, she shares the ...
We are optimizing our physical, mental, and emotional health in 2025. As the Plant-Based Vegan SOS (salt, oil, and sugar) free Challenge concludes, it is essential to stay on track and not go back to bad habits. Lisa wants you to be in the best possible position to achieve success, so in this episode, she is answering all of your questions to guide you through challenges you may be experiencing as you work towards your health goals...
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