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?
Lisa was interviewed by Brandi Harvey on Vault Empowers, a podcast that dives deep into the lives of the world’s most impactful trailblazers, inspiring and motivating listeners to make meaningful changes in their lives.
In this episode, you’ll hear a replay of Lisa and Brandi’s conversation. Lisa shares why she is passionate about helping individuals eliminate lifestyle diseases through a plant-based diet. From explaining why moder...
Chronic stress is often blamed on external factors. We tell ourselves that the pressure, the lack of time, and the demands that other people or our careers put on us are what keep us stressed and burned out.
But the truth is, it is not the problem you are facing that is causing your chronic stress. It is the patterns you are choosing that are keeping you stuck.
In today’s episode, Lisa explains the real root causes of chronic stres...
In today’s episode, listen to Lisa’s interview on Her Renewed Mind, a podcast hosted by Dr. Candice, helping women develop a deeper relationship with God and feel more mentally focused and connected.
Lisa shares what motivated her to leave her government job and pursue her coaching business. Through her personal story, Lisa explains why fear of losing control and limiting beliefs keep us in comfortable situations. She highlights th...
Do you struggle with discipline and consistency? You know what you need to do to better your health, finances, relationship, or career. You may have even started to see results. Still, you return to old habits or a dysfunctional situation.
Not being able to stick to your goals isn’t about capability or skills. It’s the fear and discomfort of the unfamiliar that makes obedience so hard.
In today’s episode, Lisa shares what working ...
Burnout is NOT a right of passage to success. Entrepreneurs, leaders, and high-achievers often struggle with chronic stress, getting trapped in a cycle of overwork and overwhelm.
In today’s episode, Lisa shares the antidote to burnout and chronic stress: Radical Obedience™. She outlines the top four reasons why we end up chronically stressed and burned out. She explains the difference between working hard and overworking, and the ...
Lisa launched her plant-based health coaching program in 2015. After 10 consecutive transformational years, she has decided to retire that curriculum to focus on coaching aspiring entrepreneurs and driven individuals as they build successful businesses and brands.
Lisa isn’t stopping P.H.A.R.M TO TABLE™ because she is bored or burned out. She is moving on because the program is finished. She has helped thousands of individuals tra...
Is a lack of healthy habits compromising your results?
In today’s episode, Lisa shares audio from a recent conference in Jamaica where she shared the formula for creating healthy habits. She breaks down the recipe to build discipline, both mentally and physically, as well as emotionally. Lisa discusses the mindset you need to adopt to break bad habits, move forward, and achieve true transformation. She also shares her personal sto...
When we invest our money in products or services, we want assurance that we will receive what we are promised. Guarantees have become a normalized selling point, leading to an unhealthy relationship with certainty and expectations.
In this episode, Lisa shares why knowing is the one skill that has boosted her confidence, silenced her doubt, helped her become more decisive, and live in Radical Obedience™. She outlines the differenc...
In this episode, Lisa shares a replay of her interview for THE DAY AFTER, based in the UK. She answers questions on eliminating chronic stress and why fear and uncertainty keep us from making decisions to improve our lives.
Then, Lisa dives into the power of making intentional diet and lifestyle choices, why understanding your relationship with food is essential, and what to consume to achieve your health goals. She also explains w...
Our brains have a built-in preference for safety, familiarity, and routine. Forming new habits is hard because our brains’ default mode is to fight against change.
In this episode, Lisa invites a special guest, Daijah. Daijah participated in Lisa’s 5-day Chronic Stress Focus Group. She shares why she was motivated to join and what drove her to seek help to grow and change for the better. During this candid conversation, Daijah and ...
If you want to get a leg up on the competition, the solution isn’t to hustle more or be cleverer. Success starts when your health becomes your number one priority.
In this episode, Lisa explains how her ambition is fueled by her health. What she eats and doesn’t eat gives her a competitive edge, and Lisa shares how her dedication to fitness and personal discipline is the key to her success.
Lisa outlines the importance of putting...
Remembrance is not just for death. It is also for past experiences in your life.
Lisa recently lost her father, and she is dedicating this episode to him. While grieving his passing, Lisa experienced a profound revelation, inspiring her to change the way she thinks about and approaches life.
As she shares lessons from loss, Lisa encourages you to begin thinking about how you want to be remembered now. It’s not just about doing th...
A New Year means a new goal. Whether you are focused on weight loss, financial stability, business growth, or fostering fulfilling relationships, it’s time to stop justifying bad habits. If you have a history of setting goals but struggle to cross the finish line, this episode is for you.
Lisa, Coach Milan, and Coach Carmelle share the top reasons people self-sabotage. From pushing yourself to try new things to giving in to the im...
Millions of people battle diabetes and pre-diabetes. What most don’t realize is that type 2 diabetes is a lifestyle disease. They blame genetics, bad luck, and everything EXCEPT their diet and poor health choices.
If you are dealing with a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, Lisa wants you to know that you don’t have to live with it. You don’t have to manage it. And, you don’t have to rely on insulin or other medication.
Type 2 diabetes i...
Our gut is so crucial to our overall health. Yet, millions of people struggle with gastrointestinal issues. Many choose to deal with discomfort after eating, managing symptoms instead of fixing the problem.
In this episode, Lisa shares the science behind gut health and why it is so essential to achieving your physical, mental, and emotional goals. She explains the most common causes of gut issues and how to recognize the red flags ...
Do you struggle with making healthy food choices? Food can be an addiction, just like any other substance, like alcohol or drugs. If you are ready to make a bigger effort toward improving your health and diet, this episode is for you.
Today, Lisa shares her 3-point assessment to help you identify if you have an unhealthy relationship with food. She explains what food addiction is and the key indicators that you may be struggling. L...
Today, Lisa is discussing a sensitive topic: cancer. A cancer diagnosis is one of the scariest things anyone has to deal with, whether personally or while supporting a loved one who is ill.
For too long, we have treated cancer like an end-of-the-world disease. But you don’t have to give up all of your power. There are lifestyle adjustments you can make so that your disease doesn’t become your identity and to give yourself a fighti...
We all know someone with high blood pressure, and we don’t think twice about it. Despite being a silent killer, most of us have become desensitized to it. Many people brush off this diagnosis, blaming unhealthy eating habits or genetics.
High blood pressure isn’t inevitable. You can make choices that significantly reduce your risk of narrowing your arteries. You’re just choosing to rely on medication or ignore the signals your body...
Does your effort, meaning the time, energy, and work you are putting into your goals, match the results? If the answer is no, you have an addiction to working.
You might not think of this as a problem. After all, it is better than the opposite, like never finishing a project or struggling to start. We live in a culture that praises hard work and accomplishment. But overwork leads to burnout, and burnout leads to chronic stress.
In...
In this episode, Lisa explains the risks of carrying around excess weight and why being overweight is a preexisting condition. She shares her journey of losing over 60 pounds and why the eat less, burn more mindset isn't effective or safe.
To hit your goals, you need endurance. That starts with your health.
Lisa talks about what changes when you shift your goal from vanity (losing weight) to health (extending life). She shares he...
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