Join the SuperHealth Podcast with Kristel de Groot, Health Coach and Detox Expert, and Michael Kuech, founders of SuperPlants, as we explore the science and wisdom behind optimal health.
Each episode features top health experts, celebrities, athletes, and thought leaders diving deep into natural healing, detoxing, hormone balance, mindfulness, plant-based nutrition, gut health, and more.
Get ready for eye-opening conversations, practical health hacks, and inspiring stories that empower you to make simple, lasting changes for a healthier, happier life. Tune in and take your health to the next level!
Join the SuperHealth Podcast with Kristel de Groot, Health Coach and Detox Expert, and Michael Kuech, founders of SuperPlants, as we explore the science and wisdom behind optimal health.
Each episode features top health experts, celebrities, athletes, and thought leaders diving deep into natural healing, detoxing, hormone balance, mindfulness, plant-based nutrition, gut health, and more.
Get ready for eye-opening conversations, practical health hacks, and inspiring stories that empower you to make simple, lasting changes for a healthier, happier life. Tune in and take your health to the next level!
In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, we sit down with Dr. Brian Clement, a pioneer in natural healing and co-director of the world-renowned Hippocrates Wellness Institute.
With over four decades of clinical experience, Dr. Clement shares what he’s learned from working with tens of thousands of individuals—especially those recovering from chronic illness and cancer—through raw plant-based nutrition, detoxification, and emotional healing.
We explore the dangers of synthetic supplements, the critical role of whole foods and live enzymes, and how consciousness, spirituality, and lifestyle all intersect with our ability to heal.
You’ll walk away from this episode inspired, informed, and empowered to take your health into your own hands.
Key Takeaways
Synthetic supplements often do more harm than good—whole foods are the real medicine
Raw, living foods provide the enzymes and electrical energy the body needs to regenerate
Emotional trauma and stress are often the hidden root causes of disease
The body is designed to heal when supported properly through food, mindset, and detox
Real healing isn’t a pill—it’s a lifestyle
Chapters
00:00 – Intro to Dr. Clement & the mission of Hippocrates04:18 – Why whole-food nutrition beats synthetic vitamins08:35 – What’s really in your supplements12:20 – Healing chronic illness through detox & nutrition18:10 – The energetic power of raw, living foods24:45 – Emotional trauma and its link to disease29:50 – Real healing is a lifestyle, not a prescription
More About Dr. Brian Clement
Dr. Clement is the co-director of Hippocrates Wellness in Florida, a world-renowned center for integrative healing. For over 40 years, he has helped people recover from chronic diseases through holistic nutrition, detox protocols, and lifestyle transformation. He is the author of numerous books including Killer Clothes, Supplements Exposed, and Living Foods for Optimum Health.
Website: hippocrateswellness.org
Keywords
natural healing, whole food supplements, Hippocrates Wellness, detoxification, raw foods, Dr. Brian Clement, plant-based nutrition, cancer recovery, synthetic vitamins, consciousness, emotional healing
Elissa Goodman, Holistic Nutritionist & Cleanse Expert, shares her transformative journey through cancer, her holistic healing approach, and insights on detoxing and emotional health. She discusses her personal experiences with plant medicine, the importance of emotional health, and her upcoming book on healthy aging.
Takeaways
Chapters
Find out more about Erin:
Elissa Goodman shares her healing wisdom through her signature programs and bestselling book, Cancer Hacks: A Holistic Guide to Overcoming Your Fears and Healing Cancer. Drawing from her personal journey of healing from Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Elissa has guided thousands through holistic approaches to detox, nourish, and reclaim their health—emotionally, mentally, and physically.
Her book invites readers to rethink the cancer journey with a powerful blend of nutrition, emotional healing, and spiritual insight. Elissa also offers structured cleanses and programs designed to support the immune system, reduce inflammation, and restore balance in the body.
You can explore her work, book a session, or access free wellness tools at elissagoodman.com.
Keywords
Elissa Goodman, cancer journey, holistic healing, detoxing, emotional health, plant medicine, healthy aging, nutrition, wellness
In this conversation, Erin Stanczyk, Founder of Eat Move Rest, shares her transformative journey towards a healthier lifestyle, focusing on her transition to a plant-based diet, the creation of her cookbook, and the importance of involving family in healthy eating habits. She emphasizes the significance of daily habits, mindfulness, and community support in achieving and maintaining health. Erin also provides practical tips for those looking to start their own health journey, highlighting the importance of gradual changes and the role of rest in overall well-being.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:21 Erin's Journey to Health and Wellness
09:37 Transitioning to a Plant-Based Lifestyle
11:35 The Happy Healthy Plant-Based Cookbook
14:02 Daily Habits for Health and Fitness
16:34Balancing Family Life and Health
21:31 Tips for Eating More Plants
22:46 Future Goals and Community Building
Find out more about Erin:
Erin shares her wisdom through Eat Move Rest, a platform she co-founded with her husband Dusty to help others live a more vibrant, plant-powered lifestyle. Together, they’ve inspired millions through their YouTube channel, retreats, and now their brand new book, The Happy Healthy Plant-Based Cookbook — enjoy better living for the whole family with this down-to-earth, full-color plant-based cookbook featuring 75 of our most delicious recipes!
Whether you’re just starting your wellness journey or looking to simplify your routines, Erin’s mission is clear: to make healthy living approachable, sustainable, and joyful for everyone. 🌱
→ Learn more: eatmoverest.com→ Watch on YouTube: Eat Move Rest→ Get the new book: The Happy Healthy Plant-Based Cookbook
Keywords
plant-based, health journey, cookbook, healthy eating, family wellness, lifestyle changes, mindfulness, superfoods, daily habits, community support
In this episode of the SuperHealth Podcast, hosts Kristel and Michael answer questions from their community , covering a range of topics including nutritional supplements for hair health, the incorporation of superfoods into diets, maintaining physical fitness, managing cravings, hormonal balance during menopause, and strategies for fasting. The conversation emphasizes the importance of a whole food plant-based diet, the benefits of various supplements, and the significance of understanding one's body and health needs.
Takeaways
Chapters
01:12 Strengthening Hair and Nails with Nutrition
02:57 Incorporating Superfoods into Your Diet
04:55 The Importance of Eating More Fruits and Vegetables
06:07 Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle and Weight
10:02 Managing Cravings: Sweet and Savory Solutions
14:24 Hormonal Balance During Menopause
17:09 Fasting and Nutrition: Best Practices
Find out more about SuperPlants at www.eatsuperplants.com
In this enlightening conversation, Skai, a quantum healer, shares his transformative journey from a business career to a life dedicated to spiritual awakening and energy healing. He discusses the profound impact of emotional trauma on physical health and the importance of addressing these root causes for true healing. Skai introduces his unique techniques for energy transformation, emphasizing the accessibility of energy work for everyone. The episode culminates in a guided energy practice, allowing listeners to experience the power of energy healing firsthand.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 The Journey of Awakening
04:06 Understanding Energy and Its Impact
09:31 The Connection Between Energy and Healing
12:53 Healing Emotional Trauma
16:35 The Double Vortex Technique
21:03 Accessible Energy Work for Everyone
24:37 Guided Energy Meditation
Find out more about Skai:
Skai shares his wisdom through his flagship program, POTENTIA, a three-month transformational journey designed to activate divine alignment and unleash untapped potential. He has guided thousands to heal trauma, transcend limitations, and step into their highest purpose.
Skai’s memoir, Three Years in Silence: One Soul’s Fated Odyssey, invites readers to embark on their own transformational journey and discover the boundless energy within.
Skai highly suggests practicing his double vortex technique daily, designed to eliminate blockages, traumas, and limiting beliefs in just a few minutes, even if you're new to meditation or energy work. You can download it here: www.kaenergetics.com/double-vortex/signup
Keywords
energy healing, emotional trauma, spiritual awakening, energy transformation, healing techniques, meditation, self-discovery, holistic health, personal growth, energy work
In this episode of the Super Health Podcast, Elisa Angelone, a board-certified herbalist and licensed acupuncturist, shares her journey into holistic healing and the powerful modalities of acupuncture and muscle testing. She explains how acupuncture works as a holistic treatment, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the body and the importance of addressing root causes rather than just symptoms. Elisa also discusses the benefits of muscle testing as a diagnostic tool, shares real-life success stories of patients, and highlights the differences between whole food and synthetic supplements. The conversation concludes with insights into the distinctions between Japanese and Chinese acupuncture and an introduction to The DenMother, a wellness retreat in LA.
Find Elisa Angelone at www.denmother.com.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Holistic Healing
02:33 Understanding Acupuncture and Its Benefits
06:47 The Power of Muscle Testing
13:19 Real-Life Healing Stories
17:53 Whole Food vs. Synthetic Supplements
20:36 Differences Between Chinese and Japanese Acupuncture
22:57 The Denmother: A Wellness Retreat
Keywords
holistic healing, acupuncture, muscle testing, herbal medicine, Japanese acupuncture, functional medicine, wellness, health, natural remedies, stress reduction
In this episode of the Super Health Podcast, hosts Kristel and Michael discuss the evolution of their podcast, emphasizing the importance of energy, self-talk, and holistic health. They share their journey of creating Super Plants, a multivitamin made from whole food sources, and reflect on their past experiences in the health and wellness industry. The episode sets the stage for future discussions on various health topics, inviting listeners to engage and provide feedback.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00
Welcome to the Super Health Podcast
02:41
Evolving Perspectives on Health
03:36
The Importance of Holistic Health
03:40
The Power of Words and Energy
06:28
Personal Journey and Life Changes
09:20
Health Mission and Multivitamin Development
12:17
Lessons Learned and Future Aspirations
Keywords
Super Health Podcast, holistic health, energy, self-talk, plant-based diet, personal mission, Super Plants, health journey, vitamins, wellness
In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Bob McCowell, a natural health pioneer, shares his extensive knowledge on nutrition, focusing on the benefits of spirulina and chlorella. He discusses the importance of natural B12 sources, the advantages of a raw food diet, and the detoxifying properties of these superfoods. Dr. Bob emphasizes the significance of quality sourcing for spirulina and chlorella, urging listeners to be mindful of their food origins. His insights provide a comprehensive understanding of how to optimize health through natural means.
Find Dr. Bob at www.drbobmccauley.com.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Dr. Bob McCowell and His Journey
02:32
The Power of Spirulina and Chlorella
06:11
Understanding B12: Natural vs. Synthetic
09:45
The Importance of Natural Nutrition
13:47
The Role of Raw Foods in Health
17:15
The Future of Nutrition and Health
21:04
The Dangers of Soy and the Simplicity of Health
22:11
Detoxification: The Power of Chlorella and Spirulina
25:03
The Importance of Raw Foods for Detoxification
26:21
The Quality of Food: Sourcing and Understanding
28:14
The Importance of Quality in Supplements
32:29
Understanding Minerals and Their Role in Health
Keywords
nutrition, plant-based living, wellness, Dr. Bob McCowell, Spirulina, Chlorella, B12, detoxification, raw foods, health, superfoods
Known as a plant power dietitian, Sharon has established an award winning career in the field of plant based nutrition and sustainability. One of the most widely recognized registered dietitians in the world, Sharon is an accomplished writer, editor, blogger, author, speaker, professor, and advisor. Living in the sustainability mecca of Ojai California with her husband and two dogs, Sharon enjoys tending to her own organic garden and visiting local farmer’s markets, volunteering in local environmental organizations, and cooking plant based meals for friends and family. We talk about the many false beliefs people have about different foods and the nutrients they gain from them, and then we discuss the impact that plant based eating has on the world and our ecosystem.
What sparked her going into this path 1:15
Writing her first book and its core message 6:11
Gut nutrition 9:45
Issues with the keto diet 13:20
Fruit and carbs 16:01
Sustainability 20:15
Nutrients 30:08
Her special smoothie 35:16
“What I like to recommend is if you were gonna do a vegan challenge, or start your vegan diet, take a week in advance to get prepared. At least a week. Start cooking some recipes, go to the supermarket, do some research in your neighborhood. What are some favorite resources like restaurants? Like if you want to eat out, this is where I wanna go next week. Look for some of these things that can help you be prepared so that your plant based diet is a success.” 12:52
@sharonpalmerrd
https://sharonpalmer.com/
This is on the 3 pillars of the Your Super way of eating... we get asked all the time how we eat and we break it down in a way that everyone can make steps to change their diet with these easy 3 pillars, each having 3 principles. These 3 simple pillars when trying to understand what steps to follow are 1) Healthy, 2) Easy, and 3) Delicious. Use your common sense and look at the ingredients, paying attention to if there are a lot of ingredients in what you’re buying rather than just one or two simple ones.
Pillar 1: Healthy 2:33
Skip the nutritional table 4:39
Exclude animal based products and limit processed foods 6:44
Pillar 2: Easy 7:42
Eat intuitively 10:30
No pressure or perfection 11:53
Pillar 3: Delicious 13:12
Follow the 80/20 rule 14:28
Don’t feel guilty 15:46
“It’s your decision obviously to make, but just learn what it is and make the conscious decision, ‘Do I want to put this into my body?’ because it’s just so important. Your body is gonna function better if you eat real foods.” 5:42
Dr. Gemma Newman worked in medicine for 17 years and is the senior partner at a family medical practice where she has worked for 12 years. She is a founding member and ambassador for Plant Based Health Professionals in the UK, PBHPUK, and a member of BSLM, British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, and is very passionate about holistic health and lifestyle medicine. Dr Newman was trying to help her patients get better, but she was mainly only able to curb, or lessen the amount that people got worse with their illnesses and felt there had to be a better way to treat sickness and disease. It wasn’t until she came across the plant based diet that she began to realize people really could get better when they focused their diets on plant based nutrition.
Her path to plant based life 0:55
Gradually changing her outlook 6:34
Did she feel any changes? 12:59
Lifestyle medicine 14:30
Breathing exercises 22:37
First tips for new patients and getting started 27:44
Myths and protein 30:27
Has there been a shift in lifestyle medicine? 36:36
“I was completely astounded to find that his blood pressure had completely normalized. It had gone to optimal levels. 120/80 millimeters of mercury in such a small space of time. Honestly I was more surprised than he was. I kept on rechecking it, and I asked him to come back and he came back 3 times, and then I did his medical and every single time his blood pressure was perfect. I knew then how powerful this could be.” 11:51
https://gemmanewman.com/
@plantpowerdoctor
Bryan Guy Adams is a Canadian guitarist, singer, composer, record producer, and photographer. He has sold over 75 million records and singles worldwide, but what many may not know about him is that he lives a plant based lifestyle. He started living plant based life back before it was a well known thing and it made going on tour a bit difficult, especially when most things his crew would eat were not plant based, but when he would get tested to make sure he wasn’t anemic, everything was always really good and the positive benefits he experienced became pretty clear.
When Bryan got into being vegan 0:53
How things changed for his health when he changed 5:31
Food combining 7:26
The meat culture and myths 10:35
Hoping to influence others 12:33
His vegan dairy startup 14:34
How is energy affected? 15:55
Other health practices he’s into 20:11
“The longer it takes to digest things, the more possibility that things get blocked in your system, or they stay longer, and that’s where the beginning of things that can happen to you start is in the digestion system. So the idea of food combining is to try and make your food get into your system as quickly as possible and out of your system as quickly as possible. So you don’t want to have to hold things in.” 8:06
@bryanadams
Today it’s just Kristel for our first solo episode. We see so many messages out there about weight loss and people setting a goal of wanting to lose weight because we live in a time when so many people struggle with weight gain or obesity, so we want to share some tips to help with weight loss and how being plant based can really help you to be at a healthier weight. Kristel played tennis all through high school and college, which helped keep her fit, but even so she still at times would put on weight. She came across the movie “Forks Over Knives” and was so impressed with what researchers had found that she decided to change her diet overnight, which has changed her life for the better ever since. “It’s really important to start focusing on how you’re feeling and not how much you weigh.”
Growing up and Kristel’s experience 1:15
Going plant based overnight 7:10
The benefits and changes she went through 8:56
Important principles to start implementing 10:31
Reading the ingredient label 14:58
“The interesting thing that I really learned now, over those last [9 years], and it has been a journey, I’m really living in complete freedom of food right now. I don’t count, I don’t restrict, I don’t feel guilty and I really, really wish every woman could feel like this about food.” 9:16
It’s just us in this episode today and we are giving you the insights on the end of year and our new goals, habits, routines for this year, and then we’ll talk a little bit about detox and meditation. We like to evaluate our year at the end by going through the calendar, looking at the highlights of every month to see where we’re at and see how much we’ve done. We then start looking at our daily routines to evaluate what things we want to adjust, for example we want to eat out less because we feel better on the days we don’t eat out. We like to make a list of all the things we want to do for the coming year, separate those things/activities into various categories, and then start inserting those things into each month so that we can accomplish those goals and desires.
“What I realized in the beginning of the year is when I look back on last year, whenever I included meditation more, besides just eating well and moving, but really giving me the time like 30 minutes a day, or even just 10 minutes a day to close my eyes and just sit with myself, these were the better days.” 10:27
Today we have Kathy Freston, a New York Times bestselling author of multiple health and wellness books, notably The Lean, Quantum Wellness, and Clean Protein. Her advocacy for a more healthy, sustainable, and just food system is inspired by her concern for human health as well as animal and environmental welfare. Kathy appears frequently on national TV, including Ellen, Dr. Oz, Good Morning America, The Talk, Extra, and Oprah, and her work has been featured in Vanity Fair, Harper’s Bazaar, Self, W, Fitness, and The Huffington Post. Kathy enjoys hiking and biking, is a self proclaimed foodie, will travel almost anywhere for a good plant-based meal, and is obsessed with her adopted mutt, Trixie. Join us in this episode to hear Kathy’s story and big reasons why it can benefit us so much to develop a plant based lifestyle.
“I know a lot of people cringe when they say, ‘But where do you get your protein?’ because we hear that all the time, but that’s a genuine question. People really do, they’re worried because Wall Street tells them, all these companies tell them they need to eat a lot of meat and dairy for protein. They really, truly believe that, so I honor that. I take them seriously, and I answer them with as much information in a friendly way as I can because they’re not just being rhetorical.” 22:33
Moon days are days when women are going through their period and just don’t feel like dealing with other people. The idea is to be able to talk to other people, such as those with whom you work and let them know what you’re going through so they can understand that you may be struggling. The goal is to make it easier to talk about your period, especially with the men around you, so that if you need to take a day or even just a half day off, they can understand. There needs to be a shift in the way we approach the period and make it more normal to discuss, so that’s our goal with this moon day idea.
What are moon days? 1:09
Understanding how hormones influence a woman’s wellbeing 4:31
How we can make the period more understood and less taboo 6:47
Moon balance 10:21
Having less painful periods 12:53
“If you’re listening to this and you’re like, “Yes, we totally need this in our organization.” Please, please go talk to your HR department manager. Go talk to, whether it’s the owner of the company or your manager, I think that we all should start talking about it and let’s make this rule within each organization that a moon day is something we can talk about and we can talk about periods to really truly empower women.” 10:44
Today we have with us Julieanna Hever, also known as the Plant Based Dietitian. She has helped millions of people lose weight and achieve optimal health by following a plant based diet. As a Registered Dietitian, Julieanna has authored 6 books, including The Healthspan Solution, Plant-Based Nutrition (Idiots Guide), Vegiterranean Diet, and two peer-reviewed journal articles on plant-based nutrition, so she is the real deal and as a dietitian and nutritionist, her new book, The Choose You Now Diet, will be published in December 2021. She also has appeared multiple times on TV, such as the Dr. Oz show and so on, so we’re excited to present this interview with you guys.
How she got started 1:18
The beginning and experiencing change 6:14
Weight loss 14:09
Why plant based is healthier 18:14
Some of the main nuggets of how to lose weight 21:27
Strategic times of eating 31:00
Fasting 34:31
Hydration 37:32
Myths of plant based diets 40:13
How to get started 46:10
Learn more 51:00
“People come to me and they say ‘Please can you write me a meal plan?’ No. Another way I’m gonna answer as a dietitian. I will not because it’s the whole either you give someone a fish or you teach them how to fish. I want you to learn the foods you love and how to eat them so you don’t ever have to lose weight again, and that’s why the subtitle of my book is lose weight for the last time, because I don’t want people to do this diet rollercoaster anymore, because it’s torture.” 19:32
https://plantbaseddietitian.com/
@plantdietitian
@julieannahever
In this episode we speak to the Godfather of vegan bodybuilding, Robert Cheeke. He is the author of several books including the New York Times bestseller The Plant Based Athlete. As a two time natural bodybuilding champion, Robert is considered one of the VegNews Magazine’s most influential vegan athletes. He’s a regular contributor to No Meat Athlete, Forks Over Knives, Vegan Strong, he’s a multi sport athlete, entrepreneur, has seen everything, and has followed a plant-based diet for more than 25 years. Robert tells us how he was able to be vegan and win bodybuilding competitions, using plants to feed his body with protein instead of animals as all the other bodybuilders were doing. We discuss what you can do to change your habits through discipline and consistency rather than trying to find a quick fix to your health or weight.
What shifted Robert’s mindset to veganism 1:03
Was it hard to be vegan and a bodybuilder? 9:39
The anti-inflammatory benefits of being plant based 22:41
Just because you’re fit doesn’t mean you’re healthy 29:49
Why do so many people persist in feeling they need animal protein? 35:36
How one can change their habits 41:30
What Robert eats during the day 54:25
“When I started performing and doing well, winning bodybuilding competitions as the only vegan in the competition, people went, ‘What? I mean I ate 6 chicken breasts a day and this guy doesn’t eat any animal protein whatsoever and he beat me?? This is unbelievable. Beans? What is going on here??’” 17:39
https://www.veganbodybuilding.com/
@robert.cheeke
@robertcheeke
@veganbodybuildingandfitness
Today we have Tara Stiles, the plant-based yoga instructor. Tara is a global yoga movement wellness expert, author and founder of Strala Yoga. She was named Yoga Rebel by The New York Times and she brings a revolutionary approach to being, moving, and healing to inspire millions around the world with her relatable perspective to yoga, meditation, exercise, awareness, nutrition, and every day well being. Yoga is a great way to connect every part of yourself together and if you find your style of yoga that helps you feel the most like yourself, then that’s the type you should stick with.
How it all began 1:03
Building her platform 10:59
What yoga is all about 15:27
Why breath is important 18:58
The book: Clean Minds, Clean Body 26:01
Detox 33:28
What her day/routine is like 46:18
“Everybody’s had that experience whether it’s running or yoga or gardening or doing something you love and you feel like that sense of space and time is just, whoa, it’s kind of expanded in a way and when you do these things that happens as well. You know, You feel like we don’t have enough time because our idea of time feels limited so therefore it is and when we do these things we realize, “oh I have time to do all these things and I’m moving myself more efficiently so I’m getting more done in actual less time and I’m not stressed, so I don’t feel this time crunch and I’m still achieving not just the same amount but actually more.” 37:39
https://www.tarastiles.com/
https://stralayoga.com/
@stralayoga
@tarastiles
In this episode we have Steve and Dave from The Happy Pear, which they started in 2004 and have been changing lives ever since. They have restaurants, cookbooks, online courses and more, and they’re here to share their vegan knowledge with us. Their first book, The Happy Pear book, was a best food book in Ireland in 2014 and ‘15, and they have since written 3 other books. Their mission is to help people feel happier and healthier because they believe the key to happiness is good health and a great support network. They value passion, authenticity, excellence, and the relationships they have. They’ve touched millions and millions of people and have fantastic social media, which you should check out.
Plant based in a time when it wasn’t cool 1:20
The raw vegan period 8:53
Routines and staying healthy and happy 16:27
Building their community 20:38
Why it’s hard to get more people on board 28:09
Measuring sleep 35:44
Getting started 40:36
For parents 45:57
Myth busting 49:18
“One of the superfoods which people don’t discuss that much any more, is joy, laughter, happiness, friendship, because it’s so easy to obsess over food because you can control it, but these are the variables like connection and nature, and these other things that sometimes we don’t don’t give as much weight to, but I think they’re every bit as important.” 14:21
@thehappypear
https://thehappypear.ie/