In this inspiring episode, Rip sits down with Lauren Bernick, host of the podcast, <a href="https://www.agelikeabadassmother.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Age Like a Badass Mother</a> and creator of <a href="https://wellelephant.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WellElephant.com</a>. At age 46, Lauren was blindsided by a diagnosis of advanced heart disease, despite believing she was eating a “healthy” diet. Faced with the prospect of lifelong statins and the threat of a heart attack, she took matters into her own hands—turning to Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn’s <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Prevent-Reverse-Heart-Disease-Nutrition-Based/dp/B0BR8K4V65/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yJ9W_01EZqrMV8XSPhGV3HTrgKNy5HrvMBitXWveCtYOei5gtzJYPoIOCXGj0III1OLIcbMKbItmXg3lL0mZEchIR6opQXaEu4K0vRNnaI-r7Gl75wlZggi5mxMS8Q-KJGMfzS_Tf0qGGzB-ROJAQtulbg_12OA9K5_ASV-Kp1NEs9-Oot7HiSLVaVYuAc7ajyw4PRgigrNe1q1ZDkHOn5JfbFqnFlwOavRUONmf65w.zbr-szVMJDddPPiY0G9EDhXLgtg_hPwg7EMtKdK9V_c&dib_tag=se&hvadid=598656961132&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9193318&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=1469161269286066695--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1469161269286066695&hvtargid=kwd-3796001250&hydadcr=15554_13558538&keywords=prevent%20and%20reverse%20heart%20disease&mcid=ee40231caff335bd80e1120366028bb5&qid=1761929992&sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease </a>approach.Now, more than a decade later, Lauren shares how she not only transformed her health but also found freedom, joy, and energy in a whole food, plant-based lifestyle. From ditching daily headaches and navigating family dynamics, to going out with friends and thriving through menopause, Lauren’s story is equal parts practical and uplifting.<a href="https://www.plantstrongpodcast.com/blog/lauren-bernick" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode Webpage</a>: <a href="https://www.plantstrongpodcast.com/blog/lauren-bernick" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.plantstrongpodcast.com/blog/lauren-bernick</a> Watch the Episode on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/wpJkNgxGgok" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/wpJkNgxGgok</a> Learn More About our 2026 Live PLANTSTRONG Events: https://plantstrong.com/pages/events ﻿Let Us Help Your PLANTSTRONG JourneyTake the Free 7-Day Challenge: https://liveplantstrong.com/free-7-day-challenge/ Learn More About Our Corporate Wellness Program: https://liveplantstrong.com/corporate-wellness/ COMPLEMENT: Use code PLANTSTRONG for 30% off at https://lovecomplement.com/pages/plantstrong-special-offer Follow PLANTSTRONG and Rip﻿ Esselstynhttps://plantstrongfoods.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GoPlantstrong https://www.instagram.com/goplantstrong/https://www.instagram.com/ripesselstyn/ Follow the PLANTSTRONG Podcast and Give the Show a 5-star Rating<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plantstrong-podcast/id1458774193" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0f3s0T8T51BkypY1OMdrT7?si=2c16b40676f64e65&nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>

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