In this episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne Bascom interviews Dr. Ruby Lathon, a former NASA engineer who used a whole food, plant-based lifestyle to overcome thyroid cancer and then turned her healing into a mission to help others do the same.

Dr. Lathon shares how she transitioned from a high-dairy, high-egg diet to a fully plant-based approach, the mindset shifts that supported her recovery, and why she believes it’s time for all of us to “stop playing” with our health. You’ll also hear the story behind her new cookbook, Stop Playin’, Go Vegan!, and how she makes nutrient-dense food simple, flavorful, and practical for everyday life.

In this episode, they explore:
• How Dr. Ruby reversed thyroid cancer using a whole food, plant-based diet
• The key foods she removed and the healing foods she prioritized
How meditation, visualization, and spiritual alignment supported her recovery
• Why self-advocacy in the medical system is critical for long-term health
• The inspiration behind Stop Playin’, Go Vegan! and what makes the recipes both healing and accessible
• Practical, beginner-friendly ways to start moving toward a plant-powered lifestyle today

If you’re looking for real-world proof that plant-based nutrition, mindset, and lifestyle changes can create radical health transformation, this conversation with Dr. Ruby Lathon will leave you informed, inspired, and ready to take the next step.

Website: https://www.rubylathon.com/
Cookbook: https://www.rubylathon.com/product-page/cookbook-stop-playin-go-vegan
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheVeggieChest
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrRubyLathon
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrubylathon/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrubylathon/

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#43 - From NASA Engineer to Vegan Visionary: Dr. Ruby’s Journey to Healing Through Plants