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Thrive on Plants

Dr. Daphne Bascom

41 episodes

1 week ago

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 fall short, and what you should be tracking instead. They discuss the science of DEXA scans, visceral fat, appendicular lean mass, and why understanding your body composition is essential, especially for women over 35 navigating midlife, menopause, and metabolic shifts. Whet...

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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 fall short, and what you should be tracking instead. They discuss the science of DEXA scans, visceral fat, appendicular lean mass, and why understanding your body composition is essential, especially for women over 35 navigating midlife, menopause, and metabolic shifts. Whet...

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Episodes (20/41)

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#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 fall short, and what you should be tracking instead. They discuss the science of DEXA scans, visceral fat, appendicular lean mass, and why understanding your body composition is essential, especially for women over 35 navigating midlife, menopause, and metabolic shifts. Whet...

1 week ago

1 hour 29 minutes

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#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 Bussard, author of Outsmarting Menopause, to uncover the science (and soul) behind thriving in midlife. Together, they decode how hormones, metabolism, muscle, and bone health intersect and why plant-based nutrition and smart strength training can change the ...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 6 minutes

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#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 through perimenopause and menopause. Andrea shares her deeply personal journey, from a surprise first hot flash in her late 40s to becoming a leading voice in women's health. Together, we dig into the 103+ symptoms of menopause, what most women don't know about this transition, and h...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 10 minutes

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#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 in one of the world’s most demanding sports. Whether you're training for a marathon or just trying to stay motivated, this conversation will inspire you to challenge your limits, embrace recovery, and lead with purpose. In this episode we discuss: ☑️ What it takes to ...

1 month ago

1 hour

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#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 family, Alison dedicated her career to helping patients heal through nutrition. Her personal journey led her to plant-based eating, which unexpectedly helped her overcome infertility. But when she faced her own breast cancer diagnosis, everything she'd studied an...

1 month ago

1 hour 20 minutes

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#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, and Vegan Superhero Academy client, who shares his extraordinary journey of reversing high blood pressure, improving cholesterol, and reclaiming his health using whole food, plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine. In this episode, you will l...

1 month ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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#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 from elite athletics to holistic coaching, where she empowers women to move out of pain, rebuild posture, and unlock their true strength through plant-based living. Together, they explore how posture and mobility are often the missing links in women’s fitness, and why...

1 month ago

50 minutes

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#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 and performance-driven pressure to building a sustainable lifestyle grounded in plant-based nutrition and strength training. They address common misconceptions about protein, the role of plant-based meats in a balanced diet, and the importance of fueling the body ...

1 month ago

52 minutes

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#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. Sarah opens up about transitioning to veganism in 2012, earning her pro card in 2019, and the real work behind sustainable physique goals. They explore building muscle for long-term health, navigating body image and food during contest prep and improvement ...

2 months ago

39 minutes

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#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 international level to facing burnout, disordered eating, and RED-S, then finding healing through plant-based nutrition and mindset shifts. Nicole shares how she transitioned from paleo to vegan, rebuilt her relationship with food, and even discovered a second a...

2 months ago

41 minutes

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#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 prevention. You’ll learn: ✔️ How menopause impacts vascular health and cardiovascular risk ✔️ The key lab test results everyone should know for heart disease prevention ✔️ Why calcium CT scans and carotid ultrasounds can be lifesaving ✔️ The truth...

2 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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#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 challenges life brings. They discuss powerful insights from their book Built to Move, including the 24 Hour Duty Cycle, the underestimated benefits of walking, how to create a movement-friendly environment, and why consistency is more important than intensity for...

2 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

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#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 it works, and why plant-based women, especially those over 40, may see the most significant benefits. Dr. Candow shares the latest evidence, practical dosing tips, and answers to common concerns about safety, hydration, and weight gain. They also dive in...

3 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

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#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 the pivotal role her mother played in reshaping her outlook on life, how grief became a catalyst for growth, and the inner work that helped her become a beacon of empowerment for others. Kate introduces her signature 3 Cs Coaching Framework - Clarity,...

3 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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#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 age. Val shares her journey of switching to plant-based nutrition after a wake-up call from What the Health, her late start in running that led to half marathons and beyond, and the invaluable lessons learned from overcoming a femoral neck stress fracture. Listen...

3 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes

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#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 childhood adversity, family instability, and trauma – experiences that fueled her lifelong mission to heal herself and empower others. Her path through single motherhood, loss, medical school, and a life-changing health transformation is a testament to resilience and...

3 months ago

1 hour 33 minutes

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#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 natural hormone support. Ashley shares how she went from relying on 20 Advil a day to finding real hormonal balance with herbs, adaptogens, and holistic practices. Learn about a daily hormone balance supplement, why most women suffer unknowingly from hormon...

4 months ago

35 minutes

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#24 - You CAN Outsmart Menopause

In this episode of the Thrive on Plants Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Brooke Bussard, physician, personal trainer, plant-based health coach, and author of Outsmarting Menopause. Together, we dive into a conversation every woman deserves to hear. We’re rewriting the narrative around menopause. This is not the end, it’s your power phase. And you absolutely CAN outsmart it, with the right tools, the right training, and the right mindset. We talk about what’s really happening with your metaboli...

4 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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#23 - Failing Forward: Why Setbacks Are Your Superpower

In this solo episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne Bascom explores what it truly means to fail forward, not the polished, social media-friendly version, but the raw, uncomfortable kind of failure we all face. Daphne reframes failure not as something to cause shame but as a vital teacher, offering insights into growth, resilience, and transformation. She introduces GRACE, her mindset and self-leadership framework designed to help you respond to setbacks with: ∙Grounding ∙Reflection ∙Adjust...

4 months ago

27 minutes

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#22 - Can Soy Help with Hot Flashes? Dr. Neal Barnard Explains the Science

In this evidence-packed episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with Dr. Neal Barnard, renowned researcher, author, and founder of the Barnard Medical Center, to explore how simple dietary changes can dramatically reduce menopause symptoms. Dr. Barnard shares the origin story behind one of his most impactful studies, inspired by a single woman’s dramatic improvement through three key lifestyle strategies: A fully plant-based (vegan) dietMinimizing added oilsEating half a cup ...

4 months ago

33 minutes