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Plantspiration® Unplugged
Hosted by Stefanie & John Ignoffo · EN
Plantspiration Unplugged 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 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 look into their lives and share their mission to inspire happiness and health in a world that could use more of both. Join them for conversations designed to uplift, inform, and encourage everyone to live their best lives—powered by plants, passion, and purpose.
John and Stefanie volunteer their time to their global nonprofit Plantspiration®, they reveal the power of a plant-based and lifestyle medicine approach in preventing and reversing disease. Whether inside or outside of Plantspiration®, each episode is packed with real conversations, inspiration, and practical insights for anyone looking to transform their own life.
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Plantspiration® Unplugged Episode 27: Boundaries, Broccoli & Being Real
May 13, 202500:59:06Tap to summarize🎧 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 chronic people-pleaser and how she finally broke the cycle by taking responsibility for her own well-being, setting boundaries, and learning how to say no with love and intention. Meanwhile, John reflects on their life before plants—scrubbing machines, sore knees, and being constantly wiped out. Now? They’re thriving, energetic, reversing disease, and showing up for a community of thousands with consistency, humor, and heart. And yes, they might be eating a pound of broccoli a day. 💚👫 Through hilarious detours (including impromptu impressions, cat chaos, and the cookie analogy for boundaries), this episode is a masterclass in ditching old programming, upgrading your fuel, and taking radical ownership of your health, habits, and happiness. Highlights & Talking Points: ✅ Practicing daily gratitude: "I’m just grateful for breathing." ✅ Behind the scenes: shared birthdays, cleaning out CNC machines, and opening the pool like pros ✅ Real talk: the power of showing up even when you're not motivated✅ People-pleasing vs. true service: The Cookie Analogy ✅ The reality of plant-based transformation: no more IBS, no more excuses ✅ Grocery hauls by bike, sesame-broccoli obsession, and why celery juice isn’t the cure-all ✅ How support groups, systems, and structure make healthy living sustainable 📊 Plantspiration® Health Report: 🎉 1,712 pounds down and lives saved—this is what happens when commitment becomes a lifestyle. Key Quote: "People-pleasing is saying yes when your body is screaming no." Call to Action: If you’ve been running on empty, giving out cookies you don’t have, and forgetting what you want—this episode is your wake-up call. Start showing up for yourself like you would for someone you love. Join the Plantspiration® community and let's eat our plants off, together. 🎧 Subscribe, share, and show up at Plantspiration.org We volunteer our time to so you have more time! Plantspiration® mission is to educate, motivate and inspire people to improve quality of life through diet and lifestyle. For the health of humans, animals and the planet.Plantspiration® is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.
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Plantspiration® Unplugged Episode 26: Be A Doer
May 6, 202501:00:03Tap to summarize🎧 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 Plantspiration® Health Report — 1,692 lbs down and lives saved Why starting imperfectly is the most powerful thing you can do And a hilarious story about a family bike ride that turned into a metaphor for neuroplasticity 💚 Whether you’re just starting your plant-based journey or you’ve been on the highway to health for a while, this episode will fuel your mindset, fire up your motivation, and help you believe in what’s possible. 🔥 LISTEN NOW — and remember: It’s not about having more time, it’s about how you think. You’re not stuck. You’re just rewiring. #SlayMay #HighwayToHealth #PlantspirationUnplugged #RewireYourBrain #PlantBasedPodcast #StopComplainingStartThriving 👇 Join the movement: 🌱 FREE CLASS info: Email stefani@plantspiration.org 🚀 Plantspiration® Coaching, Classes, and Community ➔ Plantspiration.org 🎧 Subscribe + Review to help spread the revolution! #EatYourPlantsOff #PlantBasedTransformation #PlantspirationUnplugged #TakeTheGreenPill #WholeFoodPlantBased #LifestyleMedicine #PlantBasedHealing #TheMatrix #FreedomOnAPlate 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 look into their lives and share their mission to inspire happiness and health in a world that could use more of both. Join them for conversations designed to uplift, inform, and encourage everyone to live their best lives—powered by plants, passion, and purpose. John and Stefanie volunteer their time to their global nonprofit Plantspiration®, they reveal the power of a plant-based and lifestyle medicine approach in preventing and reversing disease. Whether inside or outside of Plantspiration®, each episode is packed with real conversations, inspiration, and practical insights for anyone looking to transform their own life. https://plantspiration.org/membership/ PLANTSPIRATION MEMBERS HAVE THE MOST SUCCESS We volunteer our time to so you have more time! Plantspiration® mission is to educate, motivate and inspire people to improve quality of life through diet and lifestyle. For the health of humans, animals and the planet. Plantspiration® is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.
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Episode 7: Healthy, Married and Bright.
Dec 24, 202400:54:07Tap to summarizePlantspiration Unplugged 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 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 look into their lives and share their mission to inspire happiness and health in a world that could use more of both. Join them for conversations designed to uplift, inform, and encourage everyone to live their best lives—powered by plants, passion, and purpose.John and Stefanie volunteer their time to their global nonprofit Plantspiration®, they reveal the power of a plant-based and lifestyle medicine approach in preventing and reversing disease. Whether inside or outside of Plantspiration®, each episode is packed with real conversations, inspiration, and practical insights for anyone looking to transform their own life.https://plantspiration.org/membership/PLANTSPIRATION MEMBERS HAVE THE MOST SUCCESSPlantspiration® Amazon Shop https://www.amazon.com/shop/plantspirationPlantspiration® Landing Page California Balsamics https://californiabalsamic.com/plantspirationSOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantspiration/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantspirationTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plantspiration?_t=8rrYSMK4a0k&_r=1We volunteer our time to so you have more time!Plantspiration® mission is to educate, motivate and inspire people to improve quality of life through diet and lifestyle for the health of humans, animals and the planet.Plantspiration is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. 100% of all donations are mindfully used to further our mission.
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Episode 6: Next Level & Crushing It
Dec 17, 202401:06:09Tap to summarizePlantspiration Unplugged 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 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 look into their lives and share their mission to inspire happiness and health in a world that could use more of both. Join them for conversations designed to uplift, inform, and encourage everyone to live their best lives—powered by plants, passion, and purpose.John and Stefanie volunteer their time to their global nonprofit Plantspiration®, they reveal the power of a plant-based and lifestyle medicine approach in preventing and reversing disease. Whether inside or outside of Plantspiration®, each episode is packed with real conversations, inspiration, and practical insights for anyone looking to transform their own life.https://plantspiration.org/membership/PLANTSPIRATION MEMBERS HAVE THE MOST SUCCESSPlantspiration® Amazon Shop https://www.amazon.com/shop/plantspirationPlantspiration® Landing Page California Balsamics https://californiabalsamic.com/plantspirationSOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantspiration/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantspirationTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plantspiration?_t=8rrYSMK4a0k&_r=1We volunteer our time to so you have more time!Plantspiration® mission is to educate, motivate and inspire people to improve quality of life through diet and lifestyle for the health of humans, animals and the planet.Plantspiration is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. 100% of all donations are mindfully used to further our mission.
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Episode 5: Our Plantspiration® Lore
Dec 10, 202401:06:45Tap to summarizePlantspiration Unplugged 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 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 look into their lives and share their mission to inspire happiness and health in a world that could use more of both. Join them for conversations designed to uplift, inform, and encourage everyone to live their best lives—powered by plants, passion, and purpose.John and Stefanie volunteer their time to their global nonprofit Plantspiration®, they reveal the power of a plant-based and lifestyle medicine approach in preventing and reversing disease. Whether inside or outside of Plantspiration®, each episode is packed with real conversations, inspiration, and practical insights for anyone looking to transform their own life.https://plantspiration.org/membership/PLANTSPIRATION MEMBERS HAVE THE MOST SUCCESSPlantspiration® Amazon Shop https://www.amazon.com/shop/plantspirationPlantspiration® Landing Page California Balsamics https://californiabalsamic.com/plantspirationSOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantspiration/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlantspirationTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plantspiration?_t=8rrYSMK4a0k&_r=1We volunteer our time to so you have more time!Plantspiration® mission is to educate, motivate and inspire people to improve quality of life through diet and lifestyle for the health of humans, animals and the planet.Plantspiration is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. 100% of all donations are mindfully used to further our mission.
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Episode 4: Numbers Don't lie
Dec 3, 202401:02:38Tap to summarizePlantspiration Unplugged 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 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 look into their lives and share their mission to inspire happiness and health in a world that could use more of both. Join them for conversations designed to uplift, inform, and encourage everyone to live their best lives—powered by plants, passion, and purpose.John and Stefanie volunteer their time to their global nonprofit Plantspiration®, they reveal the power of a plant-based and lifestyle medicine approach in preventing and reversing disease. Whether inside or outside of Plantspiration®, each episode is packed with real conversations, inspiration, and practical insights for anyone looking to transform their own life.https://plantspiration.org/membership/ PLANTSPIRATION MEMBERS HAVE THE MOST SUCCESS Plantspiration® Amazon Shop https://www.amazon.com/shop/plantspiration Plantspiration® Landing Page California Balsamics https://californiabalsamic.com/plantspirationSOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantspiration/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Plantspiration TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@plantspiration?_t=8rrYSMK4a0k&_r=1 We volunteer our time to so you have more time! Plantspiration® mission is to educate, motivate and inspire people to improve quality of life through diet and lifestyle for the health of humans, animals and the planet.Plantspiration is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. 100% of all donations are mindfully used to further our mission.
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Episode 3: If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes!
Nov 26, 202401:14:24Tap to summarizePlantspiration Unplugged 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 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 look into their lives and share their mission to inspire happiness and health in a world that could use more of both. Join them for conversations designed to uplift, inform, and encourage everyone to live their best lives—powered by plants, passion, and purpose.John and Stefanie volunteer their time to their global nonprofit Plantspiration®, they reveal the power of a plant-based and lifestyle medicine approach in preventing and reversing disease. Whether inside or outside of Plantspiration®, each episode is packed with real conversations, inspiration, and practical insights for anyone looking to transform their own life.Plantspiration.orgSOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: / plantspirationFacebook: / plantspirationTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/...We volunteer our time to so you have more time!Plantspiration® mission is to educate, motivate and inspire people to improve quality of life through diet and lifestyle. For the health of humans, animals and the planet.Plantspiration is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. 100% of all donations are mindfully used to further our mission.
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Episode 2: We're Bringing Healthy Back
Nov 19, 202401:07:17Tap to summarizePlantspiration Unplugged 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 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 look into their lives and share their mission to inspire happiness and health in a world that could use more of both. Join them for conversations designed to uplift, inform, and encourage everyone to live their best lives—powered by plants, passion, and purpose.John and Stefanie volunteer their time to their global nonprofit Plantspiration®, they reveal the power of a plant-based and lifestyle medicine approach in preventing and reversing disease. Whether inside or outside of Plantspiration®, each episode is packed with real conversations, inspiration, and practical insights for anyone looking to transform their own life.Plantspiration.orgSOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: / plantspirationFacebook: / plantspirationTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/...We volunteer our time to so you have more time!Plantspiration® mission is to educate, motivate and inspire people to improve quality of life through diet and lifestyle. For the health of humans, animals and the planet.Plantspiration is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. 100% of all donations are mindfully used to further our mission.
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Episode 1: Literally Unplugged
Nov 12, 202400:53:13Tap to summarizeIn Plantspiration Unplugged, Stefanie, a passionate Lifestyle Medicine coach, and John, a mechanical engineer, plant-based nutrition expert, and founder of Ignoffo Engineering, unplug and share their journey to health and happiness. Now volunteering their time to their global nonprofit Plantspiration®, they reveal the power of a plant-based, lifestyle medicine approach in preventing and reversing disease. Whether inside or outside of Plantspiration®, each episode is packed with real conversations, inspiration, and practical insights for anyone looking to transform their own life.
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