The Plant Protocol® Podcast with Lisa A. Smith, Gain Clarity, Confidence and Consistency on a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet

The Plant Protocol® Podcast with Lisa A. Smith, Gain Clarity, Confidence and Consistency on a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet

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?

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June 29, 2026 70 mins

In this episode, Lisa shares why service-based business owners need to focus on building real relationships, even if they're introverts. 

If your business is built on a mission or a personal story, making these genuine connections is often the secret to steady revenue and loyal clients. Lisa shares her journey from feeling drained to embracing these connections as her strength. She stresses that business success isn’t ju...

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Making a drastic life change can often come from a moment of inspiration rather than months of planning. In this episode, Lisa explores how overthinking can stall your progress and keep you from pursuing your dreams. She breaks down the reasons behind overthinking and offers practical solutions to help you move forward. With insights gained from the 1% conference in Chicago, she addresses common challenges like indecisiveness, bein...

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How do you keep your head when everything is falling apart?

Most of us may think that staying calm is just about willpower, but the reality is that true control doesn't come from managing the chaos, it comes from a level of internal discernment most people never develop.

In this episode, Lisa breaks down the mental habits that keep us reactive instead of intentional. She also shares her three core strategies for maintaining emotion...

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This week, Lisa looks at the hidden habit of ignoring our instincts that keeps so many of us stuck in a loop of complications. She explains how we quietly undermine our own peace every time we tolerate things we already know need to change, and why we tend to push past our own gut feelings for far too long.

Drawing on her recent journey to a speaking engagement in Tennessee, Lisa shifts the focus away from "unfortunate events" and ...

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Sometimes the most powerful conversations are the ones that start with a simple question.

This week, Lisa opens the floor for a live coaching session to answer real questions from her community. They get into everything from faith and purpose to the messy reality of stress, business, and what it really looks like to follow through on what you feel called to do.

Lisa offers straightforward advice on how to stop taking back the thing...

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Your career is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make, and when it is misaligned, the stress does not stay at work. In this episode, Lisa looks at why your job can become the primary driver of chronic stress and why ignoring those red flags costs more than you might think. 

We often tell ourselves burnout is just part of the deal because everyone else is struggling too, but that is a dangerous mindset to settle into. ...

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Brand loyalty isn't just for your favorite products or services. It is just as important in the coaching world.

This week, Lisa explores the one hidden skill that keeps her clients coming back and growing with her for years: psychological safety. She explains why real change requires more than just a smart strategy, expertise, or a great offer. It also requires an environment where people feel safe enough to be honest, open, and un...

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Lisa used to think her stress was just the result of a packed schedule and a heavy plate. But she eventually had to face a messier reality: the burnout wasn't coming from her circumstances, it was coming from a much deeper, internal source that most of us completely overlook.

This week, Lisa looks at the hidden habit that keeps so many high achievers stuck in a loop of exhaustion. If you are someone who hits every goal but feels in...

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Community has played an invaluable role in Lisa’s personal growth and her success as an entrepreneur.

In this episode, Lisa shares 4 ways to stop wasting proximity and leverage community to impact your life in a positive way.

Many people confuse community with audience. You pay to be in the room, whether that is registering for a Mastermind or attending a conference. But instead of embracing that opportunity to build connecti...

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When requests for your time, energy, or talent stop being a blessing and start being a burden, it is time to reevaluate.

In this episode, Lisa shares how she stopped being overwhelmed by her commitments. Hoping people will stop asking you to do things isn’t the solution. You want to be in demand. The key to overcoming these challenges is discernment.

Decision-making is a skill. When you overload your schedule, you overload yo...

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As humans, we focus on what we don’t like about ourselves. Being overweight was challenging for Lisa because it took up so much mental space. She didn’t start her weight loss journey for vanity or health reasons. She got sick of thinking about her body and her insecurities, and she was ready to shift that energy to something else.

In this episode, Lisa shares the three reasons why she struggled to stay consistent on her...

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To accomplish your dreams and your goals, you need courage. What holds us back from taking action isn’t ability. It is fear rooted in limited beliefs.

In this episode, Lisa explores why we shouldn’t interpret fear as a time to stop, but as a time to keep going. This topic is inspired by Skyscaper on Netflix, a documentary following Alex Honnold as he free climbs a 101-story building.​

As Lisa watched the live stream of ...

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Most interviews sound good, but very few actually move people. It’s not about chemistry. It’s about intent.

In today’s episode, Lisa breaks down the formula for having a dynamic and magnetic conversation. She was recently interviewed by Brandi Harvey from the Vault Empowers podcast. The feedback from this episode was amazing, and it inspired and connected with listeners on a large scale.

Powerful conversations don...

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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 ex...

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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...

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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 h...

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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 sh...

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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 overworkin...

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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 indi...

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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 p...

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