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In this episode, I celebrate my 10-year sober-versary! 🎉🔟🎉 I share ten key lessons I’ve learned throughout my alcohol-free (and cigarette-free!) journey.
I open up about how I’ve transformed, what it’s like to navigate situations without alcohol, and why life isn’t as fun, but it’s more joyous than I could have ever imagined.
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You are in for a powerhouse conversation with Rip Esselstyn: former firefighter and triathlete, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of PLANTSTRONG.
In this episode, Rip shares how he transitioned from the standard American diet to a whole-food plant-based lifestyle, inspired by his father, Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn’s groundbreaking work on reversing heart disease. We dive into his journey from elite athlete to Austin firefighter, and how a cholesterol check at the firehouse sparked the launch of what would inspire The Engine 2 Diet.
He breaks down what plant-strong living looks like today, dispels myths about protein, and the role of family in creating lasting lifestyle change. He also shares great tips on getting your greens in… for breakfast! Let’s dive in.
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About Rip Esselstyn
Rip Esselstyn is the founder of PLANTSTRONG, a lifestyle brand dedicated to helping people reclaim their health through education, events, and delicious plant-based food products. A former firefighter and triathlete, Rip made national headlines when he introduced a plant-based diet to his Austin firehouse crew to help lower cholesterol and improve heart health. His work has helped bring plant-based living into the mainstream, and his books, including The Engine 2 Diet, have become foundational reads for anyone exploring plant-powered wellness.
He continues to inspire through his podcast, retreats, and food line available nationwide. Whether you’re plant-curious or plant-committed, Rip’s mission is clear: help people live strong, plant strong.
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In this episode, I sit down with the amazing Lindsay for a real, honest, and super inspiring convo about her journey with food, weight, and self-love.
If you've ever struggled with yo-yo dieting, shame around eating, or just trying to "figure it out" when it comes to health, this episode is for you.
Lindsay opens up about her childhood trips to Weight Watchers and rigid food rules to investing in an expensive nutritionist who asked her to treat hunger like a math equation (hard pass). For years, she searched for answers and tried everything from rigid diets to rigorous exercise. When she noticed we were offering a plant-powered weight loss program, she was all over it.
That’s when everything shifted.
With the help of Drop It Club, Lindsay discovered losing weight doesn’t have to be about restriction and guilt—it can actually be joyful, empowering, and delicious. Since starting Drop It, she’s down over 25 pounds, feeling amazing, and her whole family is loving the plant-powered meals, too (including her husband, who’s down 60 pounds!).
We hope this one leaves you feeling hopeful, fired up, and hungry for a big ol’ plate of badass loaded fries.
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In this episode, I sit down with my awesome mom, Pamela, for a cozy convo about our one-of-a-kind upbringing (for both of us). It’s a perfect conversation for Mother’s Day.
Pamela shares what it was like growing up in the ‘40s and ‘50s, not wanting to eat meat, but having a mom and dad who pushed meat at every meal and a grandfather who was a butcher. As an adult, she had long ditched the meat, but in the ‘90s, she had a health scare that motivated her to go from eating a vegetarian diet to a whole-food plant-based diet. This one change was life-changing for her and was a model for me as well.
We chat about her health journey, and let me tell you, this woman is thriving. She talks about her energy, her body, and the spark that keeps her going strong at 81 years old.
We hope this episode brings everyone some motherly love.
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Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for whole-food plant-based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect.
In this episode, I chat with Stephanie, a longtime member of our community and a Droplet! Stephanie opens up about her journey with food, weight loss, and reconnecting with her health after years of struggle, even as a vegan for over nine years.
She shares how she went from binge eating and feeling stuck to losing 25 pounds, improving her sleep, and feeling amazing, and doing it without dieting, counting calories, or depriving herself. We talk about the importance of mindset, the sneaky all-or-nothing thinking that can sabotage progress, and how powerful it is to simply commit and keep going.
Stephanie opens up about what brought her to Drop It Club, the fears she had to push through, and how she made the switch from diet culture to body awareness and food freedom. She talks about falling in love with movement, letting go of “goal weight” pressure, and embracing the magic of slow, steady progress. Spoiler alert: That's where real, lasting change happens.
If you’re burned out by diets or feel overwhelmed by the idea of change, this is a must-listen.
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We’re going green in this episode! Tune in as I chat all about dark leafy greens and share tons of practical tips for getting more of them. Spoiler alert: I’m going to ask you to massage your kale. Trust.
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Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for whole-food plant-based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect.
In this episode, I get all up in your earholes about why whole-food plant-based eating is our favorite thing EVER. Seriously. This way of eating can will change your life, and I'm not just saying that since that’s what my business is centered around.
If you’ve been dabbling in eating more plants or just want to mix up your meal rotation, Recipe Club is one of the best tools to have on your planty path.
Recipe Club is a bit of a hidden gem in our Dirty cave of deliciousness, and it’s cheaper than Netflix! For just $12 per month, you’ll have access to all of our handcrafted, whole-food plant-based recipes. That is over 5,000 recipes without dairy, animal products, eggs, overly processed ingredients or oil!
You’ll love how feature-rich Recipe Club is with features such as grouped ingredients, searchability, scaling (you can scale multiple components of a recipe separately), ingredients available with metric or US values, nutrition information, the ability to like and save recipes, reviews and member-submitted pictures, public or private notes, and so much more!
If you love to eat (👋same), if you’re into damn good food, and if you want to save a few bucks while leveling up your plant-based game—Recipe Club is calling your name. Plus, I share ten flavor bomb recipes that are perfect to make during your first month of membership.
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In this episode, I share a few fun things I've been doing in the kitchen lately. Whether you're new to plant-based eating or looking for ways to mix things up, this episode is packed with planty and practical tips. I talk about ingredient swaps, some of my favorite kitchen tools, prep shortcuts, and creative ways to get more veggies in your mouth. Plus, I share my go-to breakfast routine and a ridiculously simple hack for delicious homemade gluten-free garlic bread. NOM!Helpful links
I've traveled all over the world, and no matter where I go, I always find a way to stay plant-based. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how I do it—without stress or drama. I'll give you my go-to tips for making it work, how I handle restaurants (vegan or not), why local markets are my favorite, and why knowing our food triggers is super important. Plus, I'm keeping it real about the challenges, the wins, and why I believe travel should be about adventure first—food second.
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Dirties, I’m coming at you from Europe, where life looks a little different right now. In this episode, I’m diving into change, adaptability, and my nearly 10-year journey with sobriety.
Travel has a way of shaking things up, and let me tell you, stepping outside my comfort zone has been a ride—late nights, new faces, and navigating social situations without a drink in hand. Spoiler alert: It’s been both weird and wonderful.
I chat about how important it is to evolve and learn about the people around us—even when it feels awkward. Remember, change isn’t something to resist—it’s something to embrace. Why? Because it happens whether we like it or not.
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