Welcome to NHA Today, the official podcast of the National Health Association! 🌱

In this inspiring episode, hosts Justin and Stephanie Williams sit down with Lianna Levine Reisner, co-founder and president of Plant Powered Metro New York (PPMNY). Lianna shares her personal health transformation, how she brought plant-based education to diverse communities, and why building supportive local networks is the key to long-term lifestyle change.

Together, they explore:

• Lianna's journey from personal experimentation to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle

• How PPMNY empowers multicultural communities across the NYC metro area

• The role of mentorship, jumpstarts, and community events in helping people thrive

• Strategies for parents raising plant-based kids in traditional school environments

• How local groups can partner with restaurants and expand healthy food access

Whether you're new to plant-based living or a seasoned advocate, this conversation offers heartfelt wisdom, practical ideas, and a powerful reminder of the impact community can make.

00:00 Introduction
00:45 Meet Lianna Levine Reisner
03:00 Liana's plant-based health journey
07:00 Raising plant-based children
11:00 Food environment challenges for families
15:00 Finding and building community
17:20 How Plant Powered Metro NY began
25:00 The four pillars: awareness, education, empowerment & community
28:00 Jumpstarts, mentorship & national collaboration
34:00 Multicultural outreach & bridging communities
40:00 Connecting with underserved populations
44:00 Working with restaurants for healthier options
45:40 Quick meal ideas from Lianna
49:20 Where to find PPMNY

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After years of living in constant pain and relying on prescription medications, Tim Kaufman found a way to take back his life through the healing power of a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle.

In this episode of NHA Today, hosts Justin and Stephanie Williams sit down with Tim to discuss his incredible transformation—from being over 400 pounds and battling addiction, to completing marathons, triathlons, and inspiring thousands through his platform Fat Man Rants.

🌱 In this episode you'll learn the following:

• How Tim overcame chronic pain and addiction through a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle.
• The mindset shift that turned short-term motivation into lifelong purpose
• How gratitude and consistency became his daily tools for success
• Why community and accountability are key to sustainable change

💬 "I didn't just want to lose weight—I wanted my life back."

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🎙️ Special thanks to guest hosts Justin & Stephanie Williams

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Instagram — @fatmanrants

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Facebook — Fat Man Rants

Website — fatmanrants.com

After years of struggling with health issues and endless prescriptions, Michelle Cen discovered the healing power of food. In this episode of NHA Today, she shares her powerful transformation—from daily pain and fatigue to vibrant health—through a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle.

🌱 In this episode:

• How Michelle's health struggles inspired a deep dive into nutrition and lifestyle medicine

• The turning point that led her to the National Health Association

• What changed when she transitioned to a 100% whole-food, plant-based diet

• The emotional, mental, and physical benefits she experienced along the way

• How she's now helping others take control of their health naturally
  
  

💬 "You can't just treat the symptoms—you have to address the root cause. Once I changed what I ate, everything began to heal." — Michelle Cen

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🎙️ Special thanks to guest hosts Justin & Stephanie Williams

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Michelle works with TrueNorth Health Center, Plant Chompers, and the Eternal Spring Institute for Wellness, supporting health programs and plant-based initiatives.

Follow her on Instagram: @michelle.cen_

🌐 https://www.michellecen.com/