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	Podcast:		PLANTSTRONG
	Episode:		Ep. 300: Lucas McLawhorn - How This Teacher and Cancer Survivor is Feeding His Community with Plants
	Category:		Health
	Duration:		01:06:49
	Publish Date:		2025-05-08 06:00:00
	Description:		In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Rip sits down with Lucas McLawhorn—educator, cancer survivor, and founder of the plant-based food truck Well Fed Ed. Lucas shares his powerful story of transformation, from the classroom to the kitchen, driven by a deep desire to serve and educate his community through healthy, plant-based meals. He opens up about his battle with cancer, the life-changing role nutrition played in his recovery, and the family and cultural influences that shaped his approach to wellness. Listeners will be moved by Lucas’s reflections on: The intersection of education and nutrition The challenges and triumphs of launching a food truck business His decision to return to the U.S. after living in Switzerland The joy of building community through food and service His love for the people of Eastern North Carolina and the United States This episode is a testament to the healing power of food and the importance of purpose-driven living. Whether you're passionate about plant-based eating, curious about food entrepreneurship, or simply in need of a little inspiration, Lucas’s story is sure to resonate. Episode Resources Episode Webpage Watch the Episode on YouTube Watch A Well Fed Education Documentary Film Support the Mission of Well-Fed Ed 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 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 Apple Podcasts Spotify
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