Plantspiration® Unplugged

🎙️ PLANTSPIRATION UNPLUGGED EPISODE 52 After 52 straight weeks on the mic, Stefanie and John Ignoffo—founders of Plantspiration®—discover the truth behind lasting transformation: it’s not about dieting harder, it’s about feeling safe enough to heal. What starts as a hilarious story about running out of gas turns into the most powerful revelation of the year—why we can’t plan, focus, or lose weight while our bodies think we’re still running from lions. In this milestone episode, Stefanie opens up about learning to regulate her nervous system, the missing link between safety and satiety, and how polyvagal science finally expl...

Bananas OVER Bullsh*t: How Pharma Sells Feelings What if the fix you’re chasing isn’t a pill — it’s a feeling a commercial sold you? In this no-fluff, all-facts episode of Plantspiration® Unplugged, Stefanie and John Ignoffo crack open the emotional engineering behind pharma ads — the music, the dogs, the linen-on-a-beach vibe — and show how it bypasses logic to sell hope in 30 seconds. Then they flip the script: how lifestyle medicine creates those same good feelings for real…without the side effects. For 51 weeks, they’ve shown up with one mission: help people stop being comfortable with being sick. And t...

Recorded a year ago today!!! Released One Year Later! WHAT IF YOU JUST STARTED BEFORE YOU WERE READY? No fancy mics. No lighting. No script. Just an OLD laptop, a cat named AXL and two people who decided to hit record anyway. That single, imperfect moment became the seed of a movement. MORE INSPIRATION than EVER! A year later → 75 K followers, 2,190 lbs lost, countless diseases reversed, medications dropped, and lives transformed including OURS! This isn’t polished. It’s proof. Proof that showing up imperfectly is how transformation begins. Because growth doesn’t wait for perfect conditions — it starts the moment...

In this raw, truth-filled episode, Stefanie & John Ignoffo take the mic back from the noise to reveal how true wellness isn’t about buying more — it’s about feeling safe enough to change.

They unpack the biggest illusion in America right now: the wellness trap. Supplements, cold plunges, hustle habits — none of it heals if your nervous system’s on fire.

This is the anti-grind revolution that proves calm + consistency over chaos pays off!

💚 Real results: 2,190 lbs lost. Insulin Resistance REVERSED Meds lowered.

💚 Real method: Whole-food, plant-based meals + neuroscience + community.

💚 Real talk: P...

🎧 Plantspiration® Unplugged Episode 48 — If You’re Living It, You’re Giving It

Gratitude. Growth. And the power of breaking free from comfort.

In this uplifting and eye-opening episode, Stefanie and John Ignoffo celebrate 48 weeks of showing up, rewiring habits, and living proof that when you live it, you give it. From Halloween candy madness ($6.4 billion worth!) to the truth about dopamine, comfort foods, and the marketing that keeps us sick, they reveal how choosing safety over comfort changes everything.

What started as a conversation about gratitude turns into a powerful coaching moment on neuroplast...

🎧 Plantspiration® Unplugged Episode 47 — “We’re Just Over Here Saving Lives”

Gratitude. Guitars. And a real-life Plant Intervention. 💥

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, John and Stefanie Ignoffo sit down to reflect on the moments that remind them why they do this work — to save lives, one plate at a time. What started as a chill jam session with an old childhood friend turned into John’s first unexpected plant intervention when he discovered his buddy had just spent three days in the hospital with AFib.

What happens next? You’ll hear how compassion, timing, and a simple...

More Than Ribbons: Why the AMA Just Changed the Game on Breast Cancer

What if prevention wasn’t pink fluff — but real policy change that could save lives?

In this no-fluff, all-facts episode of Plantspiration® Unplugged, Stefanie and John Ignoffo bring their trademark mix of truth bombs, laughter, and raw honesty to one of the most important topics of our time: breast cancer prevention.

For 46 straight weeks, they’ve been showing up with one mission — to help people stop being comfortable with being sick. And now? The American Medical Association just dropped history in the ma...

In this episode of Plantspiration® Unplugged, Stefanie and John take you straight from Folly Beach to the kitchen island—where kale, laughter, and life-changing conversations flowed non-stop. What started as a 6th birthday party turned into a full-on Plant Intervention: pasta salad, bean balls, kale by the dozen, and the biggest surprise of all… everyone wanted the recipes and the truth.

The myth we smash this week? That aging means decline, weight gain, and disease. 🚫 Nope. At 54, Stefanie is flying, biking, thriving, and leading retreats without even calling them retreats. Because people aren’t just hungry for food—they’...

🎙️ Episode 44: Engineered to Crave — Rewired to Heal — Food Marketing, GLP-1, and Why “Full = Safety” What if you’re not failing diets—your brain is following design? In this raw, unscripted episode of Plantspiration® Unplugged, Stefanie and John pull back the curtain on how modern food is engineered to hook you—and exactly how whole plants, skill-power, and community rewire the loop. This isn’t just about eating plants. It’s about taking your brain back and loving food that loves you back.

💥 From “willpower” shame to wiring and skill-power

💥 From checkout traps to plate plans that actually stick

💥 From...

🎙️ Episode 43: Check It Before You Wreck It — Breaking Loops, Rewiring Habits & Finding Truth

What if the only thing keeping you stuck wasn’t food… but the lies and loops you’ve been living in?

In this unscripted, emotionally electric episode of Plantspiration® Unplugged, Stefanie and John Ignoffo pull back the curtain on the habits, identities, and survival modes that kept them sick — and the rewiring that set them free.

This isn’t just about eating plants. It’s about who you become when you finally stop lying to yourself and start practicing the truth.

💥 From...

🎧 Summary: In this raw, unscripted episode of Plantspiration® Unplugged, Stefanie and John pull back the curtain on the belief gap—why so many of us know exactly what to do… but still don’t do it. From the “no processed foods” truth bomb to identity-based habit stacking, they show how real change happens in the messy middle: honesty, community, and daily reps.

And the proof?

📊 PLANTSPIRATION® HEALTH REPORT: DOWN 2,000 LBS — in just 42 weeks. Real people. Real-time healing. What we’re doing is working—and this episode is a celebration of the wins you’re creating week after week. We get it...

Episode 41 — Tough Love, True Care: Stop Watching, Start Healing

We’re showing up raw today. Ninety people will die from heart disease during the time it takes to hear this episode—and we’re not okay with that. This is our real life: 24-mile bike rides, perfume-making with Belle, coaching wins, and a fiery moment where Stef says exactly what needed to be said. Tough love isn’t shaming—it’s care in action. We talk seatbelts, showing up, why community is medicine, and how members are reversing AFib, ditching meds, losing weight, and getting their lives back. If you’v...

For the LOVE of Kale: ICNM, Greger, Ornish & The Next Evolution of Plantspiration®

What happens when your biggest mentors, the leading doctors in Lifestyle Medicine, and your own messy travel adventures collide? You get Episode 40. A milestone. A movement. A moment in history. 🌱

In this raw, high-energy episode of Plantspiration® Unplugged, Stefanie and John Ignoffo take you behind the scenes of the International Conference on Nutrition and Medicine — where they sat down with Dr. Michael Greger, met Dr. Dean Ornish in person, and witnessed history with the AMA President’s life-saving plant-based story.

This isn’...

Resilience Is the Real Flex: How We Kept Showing Up When Life Was Life-ing What if the messiest week of your year could actually make you stronger — not just in your health, but in your entire life? In this no-filter, behind-the-scenes episode of Plantspiration® Unplugged, founders Stefanie and John Ignoffo share what it really looks like to practice what they preach when life is throwing paint cans, deadlines, emotional storms, and travel prep all at once. This isn’t just about bouncing back. It’s about bouncing forward — and building the muscle that matters most. 💪 The one you can’t see in the m...

What if eating more could unlock everything you've been craving — not just in your health, but in your entire life?

In this jaw-dropping episode of Plantspiration® Unplugged, founders Stefanie and John Ignoffo are joined by their CFO and chosen family member Noah — and the result is a raw, unscripted, emotionally electric conversation that redefines transformation.

This isn’t just about eating more. It’s about who you become when you finally love yourself enough to say yes —

Yes to food.

Yes to freedom.

Yes to the future that’s been waiting...

🎧 Summary: In this raw, unscripted episode of Plantspiration® Unplugged, Stefanie and John Ignoffo drop the filter and pull back the curtain on what thriving actually looks like—off Instagram, outside the highlight reel, and deep inside the work.

From bear poop and painting stress to marriage growth and emotional healing, this one has it all: real-life coaching moments, laughter, identity shifts, and truth bombs that just might change your life.

Whether you're battling survival mode, breaking generational patterns, or just tired of dieting your way through life, this episode reminds you: transformation is possible—and you don’...

🚨 This episode could change everything you thought you knew about food, health, and the system keeping us sick. If you’ve ever Googled “Are bananas bad for you?” — this one’s for you. We’re pulling back the curtain on:

🧠 The dangerous misinformation running wild on the internet

🧬 The history of how our healthcare system was hijacked

💊 Why your doctor might never tell you the truth about healing

🍌 And how eating more plants (yes, even bananas) can reverse disease and reclaim your life This isn’t a diet talk. It’s a system break. We don’t...

🎧 Plantspiration Unplugged — Episode 35 Diet Culture Is a Lie. Lifestyle Medicine Is the Real Solution.

You weren’t lazy. You were lied to. Diet culture taught you to shrink, starve, and shame yourself into health—while making billions off your pain.

In this episode of Plantspiration Unplugged, Stefanie and John expose the multibillion-dollar machine behind diets, supplements, and self-blame—and break down what actually heals.

💣 This isn’t about losing 10 pounds. This is about losing the lie.

💥 Inside this episode: The shocking history of diet culture—and how it hijacked your health Why “healthy” labels...

🎧 Plantspiration® Unplugged — Episode 34: The Biggest Scam Is S.A.D: You’ve been lied to. Fed a plate full of myths, addiction science, and billion-dollar marketing—and told it was “normal.” In this episode of Plantspiration® Unplugged, Stefanie and John rip the lid off the Standard American Diet (S.A.D.) and expose it for what it really is: the greatest marketing scam of modern history. This isn’t conspiracy—it’s capitalism. And your health is the collateral damage.

💥 Inside this episode: Who profits when you're sick—and why the system is designed to keep it that way How Big Food, Big...

🎙️ Episode 33: You Don’t Need College to Learn This Knowledge

Think you need a degree to reclaim your health? Think again. In this raw, real, and wildly relatable episode, Stefanie and John break down the truth: what’s keeping you stuck isn’t lack of knowledge — it’s conditioning. And they're living proof that healing doesn’t require a PhD.

From sunrise bike rides to lasagna wins during a power outage, this episode is packed with full-body gratitude, gut-punch truths, and soul-deep inspiration. You’ll laugh, reflect, maybe even cry — but most of all, you’ll realize you’re not a...

🎧 Episode 32 – It’s Not Willpower, It’s Skill Power

What if the key to transformation isn’t trying harder — it’s rewiring smarter?

In this raw, unscripted, and hilarious episode, John and Stefanie Ignoffo peel back the curtain on how they transformed their health, their business, and their lives — not with willpower, but with skill power. From epic bike crashes and meditation breakthroughs to dropping 250 pounds as a family and building Plantspiration®, this episode goes DEEP. Expect tears, laughter, real-time coaching, and the kind of emotional honesty that’ll have you saying, “Are they in my head right now?” <...

🎙️ EPISODE 31 – Going to the Top 🚴‍♂️🌱 Plantspiration® Unplugged with Stefanie & John Ignoffo This one’s got it ALL—bike crashes, blood sugar breakthroughs, and a seat at the table with the American Medical Association. Yep, you read that right. Stefanie and John were personally invited by Dr. Neal Barnard to share the Plantspiration® story at an exclusive AMA dinner—and YOU were part of that story.

💥 In Episode 31, we’re taking you behind the scenes of one of the most powerful weeks in Plantspiration® history. From riding 110+ miles with a lifestyle coaching guest to leveling up the entire movement in front of top doctors...

🎙️ EPISODE 30 – Stay in Your Lane! 🚗💥

Plantspiration® Unplugged with Stefanie & John Ignoffo Get ready to laugh, learn, and level up—because this episode of Plantspiration® Unplugged is flying in the fast lane and hitting all the feels! 🚦

In Episode 30, Stefanie and John drop the mic (and maybe an accidental F-bomb) as they share a behind-the-scenes, unfiltered moment that became the theme of this week’s episode: “Stay in Your Lane.” What started as a chaotic Saturday Support turned into one of the most powerful analogies we’ve ever shared. And the community? They were laughing and learning. 🤣💡

🧠 What’s...

🎙️ Episode 29: Misinformation is Killing Us—Let’s Talk About It “If reversing diabetes, ditching meds, and losing 100 pounds isn’t front-page news… why not?” That’s the question Stefanie and John Ignoffo—founders of Plantspiration®—set out to answer in this explosive, must-hear episode of Plantspiration® Unplugged.

🔎 This week, they dig into the #1 killer hiding in plain sight: misinformation. From class-one carcinogens still being promoted as “health food,” to why dietitians and doctors are still recommending grass-fed butter and lean meats (spoiler alert: it’s not their fault—it’s the system), this episode pulls back the curtain on everything the public isn’t...

🎧 Episode 28: Oral Surgery, Real ID & Radical Authenticity

💥 In this wildly honest and unexpectedly hilarious episode of Plantspiration® Unplugged, John and Stefanie go all in on what it really means to live authentically. From oral surgery and DMV detours to podcasting breakthroughs and dopamine-filled wins, this episode is about being real—especially when life gets messy. With 31,600+ subscribers, a global movement, and thousands of pounds lost across the community, you’d think these two have it all figured out. But here, they peel back the curtain to talk about fear, vulnerability, and why trying to “do it right” almost kept the...

🎧 Episode 27: Boundaries, Broccoli & Being Real 💥 In this week episode of Plantspiration® Unplugged, John and Stefanie Ignoffo keep it raw, real, and ridiculously relatable.

Between gratitude lists, broccoli-fueled bike rides, and surprise attacks from their infamous cat Axl, they explore how the key to transformation lies in one powerful shift: commitment over motivation. What starts off light and hilarious (hello, shared birthdays and John’s deep thoughts) quickly deepens into a powerful, honest breakdown of people-pleasing—how it sneaks in, why it runs our lives, and the freedom that comes from letting it go. Stefanie shares her past as a chroni...

🎧 Plantspiration® Unplugged: Episode 26 – Slay May, Stop Complaining, and Start Transforming Ready to SLAY MAY? Stefanie & John are back with their signature blend of truth bombs, dopamine science, and laugh-out-loud real talk in this milestone 6-month episode of Plantspiration® Unplugged! 💥 This week’s episode dives deep into the unstoppable psychology that drives real transformation — from reversing chronic disease to rewiring your brain with joy, movement, and purpose. You’ll hear: Why complaining shrinks your brain (seriously) How recipes become a sneaky form of procrastination The real reason people say “I’ll start Monday” A powerful reframe around fear, change, and dopamine The Plantspir...

This week on Plantspiration® Unplugged, Stefanie and John get real about life after taking the Green Pill — aka living Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB) and breaking free from the Matrix of chronic disease, fast food addiction, and exhaustion. We kick it off with major gratitude and real life wins (bike rides, business growth, house upgrades 🛠️) — and compare our old "trapped" life to the energized, free life we live today after going plant-based. We dive into how The Matrix movie perfectly mirrors the real world food system... and why Whole Food Plant-Based is the ultimate Green Pill to freedom, healing, and hope. PLUS...

Plantspiration Unplugged – Episode 24: IT'S HAPPENING! It’s official: IT’S HAPPENING.

🎉 In this unfiltered, off-the-cuff, and wildly inspiring episode, Stefanie and John Ignoffo drop the notes, ditch perfection, and let the celebration flow. From their humble beginnings to hitting 22,000 YouTube subscribers and 1,660+ pounds lost in the Plantspiration® community, this episode is a full-circle moment you don’t want to miss. You’ll hear about the real journey—neurodivergent brains, limiting beliefs, coaching breakthroughs, and building a lifestyle medicine empire straight from the living room floor to global impact. Stefanie opens up about rewiring her brain with plant-powered purpose, and Joh...

In Episode 23 of Plantspiration® Unplugged, we’re serving up a raw and real look into self-awareness, motivation, and what actually drives lasting transformation. Stefanie and John peel back the layers on their own growth—how this podcast started with stress, stage fright, and whiteboard overload… and evolved into a weekly dopamine prescription that’s changing lives.

💥 From the early days of over-prepping and second-guessing to today’s no-notes confidence and consistent success, this episode is proof that self-awareness is the ultimate superpower. We talk: Why self-awareness is the missing ingredient in most health journeys How practicing plant-based living helped...

Welcome to Plantspiration® Unplugged, where we keep it real, keep it plant-powered, and keep showing up to help YOU crush your health goals. In this episode,

Stefanie and John Ignoffo—founders of Plantspiration® and a family who lost 250 lbs together—are celebrating Episode 22! They’re sharing the truth behind sustainable transformation: not just the food, but the mindset, the motivation, and the micro-wins that lead to massive success.

💥 From real stories of disease reversal (like fatty liver and high blood pressure) to dopamine hits from decluttering a drawer, this episode is all about how simple steps creat...

” 🎙️ EPISODE 21: The Life You Didn’t Know Was Waiting for You

🔥 Show Description: What if your whole life could feel different—and it starts with showing up? In this powerful, heart-opening episode of Plantspiration® Unplugged, Stefanie and John dive into the real reason people are transforming—not just their bodies, but their beliefs, behavior, and entire sense of self.

From a 24-mile bike ride they never thought possible, to the unstoppable energy of Saturday Support, to a member getting off blood pressure meds in just one week—this episode is PROOF that change is not only possible... It...

🎙️Plantspiration® Unplugged Episode 20: Who Are You? | Welcome to Episode 20 of Plantspiration® Unplugged—a BIG milestone (did you know 90% of podcasts don’t make it this far?). In this raw, hilarious, and heartfelt episode, Stefanie & John Ignoffo take you on a journey to rediscovering who you really are—beyond the noise, the habits, and the hustle. 🙌 ✨ In this episode: How your past doesn’t define you—but it can teach you Why our daughter’s decision to go vegan changed everything Real talk about finding your purpose What we’ve learned after helping thousands reclaim their health The Plantspiration Health Report 🔥 (Over 1,540 pound...

Plantspiration® Unplugged is Hosted by Plantspiration® founders Stefanie and John Ignoffo, Plantspiration Unplugged is a fresh and inspiring podcast that takes listeners on an authentic journey into the lives, insights, and passions of its hosts. Stefanie, a Plant Interventionist and a Lifestyle Medicine coach with an infectious enthusiasm for plant-based living, and John, a mechanical engineer, plant-based nutrition expert, and founder of Ignoffo Engineering, unplug and dive into topics both inside and outside of Plantspiration®. From personal stories of transformation to expert insight on health, wellness, and the power of plants, Stefanie and John offer an unfiltered loo...

Plantspiration® Unplugged is Hosted by Plantspiration® founders Stefanie and John Ignoffo, Plantspiration Unplugged is a fresh and inspiring podcast that takes listeners on an authentic journey into the lives, insights, and passions of its hosts. Stefanie, a Plant Interventionist and a Lifestyle Medicine coach with an infectious enthusiasm for plant-based living, and John, a mechanical engineer, plant-based nutrition expert, and founder of Ignoffo Engineering, unplug and dive into topics both inside and outside of Plantspiration®. From personal stories of transformation to expert insight on health, wellness, and the power of plants, Stefanie and John offer an unfiltered loo...

Plantspiration® Unplugged is Hosted by Plantspiration® founders Stefanie and John Ignoffo, Plantspiration Unplugged is a fresh and inspiring podcast that takes listeners on an authentic journey into the lives, insights, and passions of its hosts. Stefanie, a Plant Interventionist and a Lifestyle Medicine coach with an infectious enthusiasm for plant-based living, and John, a mechanical engineer, plant-based nutrition expert, and founder of Ignoffo Engineering, unplug and dive into topics both inside and outside of Plantspiration®. From personal stories of transformation to expert insight on health, wellness, and the power of plants, Stefanie and John offer an unfiltered loo...

Plantspiration® Unplugged is Hosted by Plantspiration® founders Stefanie and John Ignoffo, Plantspiration Unplugged is a fresh and inspiring podcast that takes listeners on an authentic journey into the lives, insights, and passions of its hosts. Stefanie, a Plant Interventionist and a Lifestyle Medicine coach with an infectious enthusiasm for plant-based living, and John, a mechanical engineer, plant-based nutrition expert, and founder of Ignoffo Engineering, unplug and dive into topics both inside and outside of Plantspiration®. From personal stories of transformation to expert insight on health, wellness, and the power of plants, Stefanie and John offer an unfiltered loo...

In this episode of Plantspiration® Unplugged, we’re tackling one of the biggest challenges to health and happiness—information overload! With constant distractions, media noise, and nutrition misinformation, it’s easy to feel stuck. But here’s the truth: to truly thrive, you have to unplug from the nonsense and plug into what actually works.

💥 What’s Inside This Episode?

✅ 5 POWERFUL TIPS to shift your mindset and take control of your health

✅ The biggest myth about protein—and why the media is getting it SO wrong

✅ How we navigate the same struggles as you—and u...

Why Isn’t This on the News? Breaking Free from the Lies We’ve Been Told

🚨 Buckle up Everyone, because this episode is about to SHAKE your reality. We’re diving deep into the cognitive dissonance and cultural conditioning that have been keeping us sick, stuck, and blindly trusting a system that profits from our illnesses.

John and I unpack the mind-blowing moment we realized that EVERYTHING we thought we knew about health, nutrition, and medicine was a carefully crafted LIE. We questioned it, we researched it, we TRIED it— and now? We’re thriving, disease-free...

Episode 13: Health Scare System vs. Plantspiration – Ignite Your Health Revolution! Are you ready to break free from the “sick care” system and reclaim your life? In this electrifying episode of Plantspiration Unplugged, hosts John and Stefanie dive deep into the real reasons behind our health struggles and reveal how lifestyle medicine—grounded in whole food, plant-based nutrition, movement, sleep, and community support—can transform your life.

What to Expect: Raw, Real Talk: Stefanie and John dish out their personal health battles, from overcoming self-sabotage to leaving the pharmaceutical maze behind. Their passion is contagious—get ready to feel fired u...