Ep. 290: Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr. - The Proof Is In The Plants! Real Stories of Heart Disease Reversal
PLANTSTRONG Podcast
Rip Esselstyn
4.8 • 2.3K Ratings
🗓️ 27 February 2025
⏱️ 55 minutes
🧾️ Download transcript
Summary
We're wrapping up National Heart Health Month with an inspiring conversation with Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., a true pioneer in heart health and a passionate advocate for the power of a whole-food, plant-based diet.
With decades of experience as Director of the Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Reversal Program at the Cleveland Clinic Center of Prevention and Wellness, he’s seen firsthand how a whole foods, plant-based diet without added oil, sugar, or sodium can not only prevent, but actually reverse heart disease.
Dr. Esselstyn shares nine of the ways he has shown reversal of disease through incredible stories from his patients who have transformed their heart health.
These real-life successes prove that change is possible—at any age and any stage. If you're looking for hope and a path to a healthier heart, this episode is for you!
SPECIAL Food Promo for Podcast Listeners Only!
Use code: podcast10 to receive 10% off food orders at plantstrong.com
Upcoming Events:
Join us for our 2025 Plantstrong Retreat in Sedona - April 6-11, 2025: https://plantstrong.com/pages/sedona-retreat
Join us for our 2025 Plantstrong Retreat in Black Mountain, NC - Nov 9-14, 2025: https://plantstrong.com/pages/black-mountain-retreat
Let Us Help Your PLANTSTRONG Journey
Use Code: KALE20 for $20 off Annual Subscription at https://home.mealplanner.plantstrong.com/
COMPLEMENT: Use code PLANTSTRONG for 30% off at https://lovecomplement.com/pages/plantstrong-special-offer
Leave Us a Voicemail Question
Leave us a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/plantstrong
Follow PLANTSTRONG and Rip Esselstyn
https://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
Transcript
Click on a timestamp to play from that location
| 0:00.0 | I'm Rip Esselston, and you're listening to the Plan Strong podcast. |
| 0:05.1 | I can't think of a better way to close out National Heart Health Month |
| 0:10.3 | than with a man whose legacy and body of work has influenced me over the years and saved countless lives. |
| 0:20.7 | Today, my father, Dr. Caldwell B. Estelson, or who I affectionately call Essie, is back for |
| 0:28.8 | his sixth appearance on the Planned Strong podcast, and he's going to share with us the many |
| 0:35.1 | ways that he has shown reversal of heart disease through the power of a |
| 0:39.6 | whole food plant-based diet. We'll have the heartwarming news right after this message from |
| 0:45.5 | Plant Strong. It's not too late if you'd like to join us for our upcoming retreat in |
| 0:53.7 | Magical, Sedona, Arizona. |
| 0:56.8 | It's April 6th to the 11th for a week of Plant Strong buffets, epic hikes, morning yoga, and insightful talks from leaders in the plant-based movement. |
| 1:08.5 | If you want more details, visit LivePlansstrong.com and then join me for an incredible |
| 1:16.4 | experience with the Plan Strong team. |
| 1:19.4 | More good news. |
| 1:20.7 | For just a few more days, we have extended the Plansstrong meal planner new year promotion |
| 1:27.2 | that's good for $20 off the annual membership |
| 1:30.4 | with the code KAL 20. That's K-A-L-E and then the numbers to zero. With this promo, the annual membership |
| 1:42.9 | is just $79, which comes out to just $1.52 a week. |
| 1:50.1 | This small investment provides access to over 2,000 recipes, all kinds of tips for success, |
| 1:56.1 | a course on stress-free meal planning, one-on-one coaching, along with the coaching program, |
| 2:04.3 | and tools to support the Plansstrong lifestyle. |
| 2:08.2 | Visit LivePlansstrong.com and then click on the meal planner and then use the code |
| 2:13.8 | KL20 to redeem this offer. |
... |
Transcript will be available on the free plan in -33 days. Upgrade to see the full transcript now.
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Rip Esselstyn, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.
Generated transcripts are the property of Rip Esselstyn and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Copyright © Tapesearch 2025.