150: Terri Chrisman on Fabulous Health, Lifestyle Medicine, and Sustainable Change

Welcome to NHA Today, the official podcast of the National Health Association! 🌱 In this episode, hosts Justin and Stephanie Williams sit down with Terri Chrisman, board-certified nutritionist, lifestyle medicine professional, and author of the new book Fabulous Health. Terri shares her deeply personal journey from vegetarianism to veganism to fully embracing a whole food, plant-based lifestyle and the science that inspired her along the way. Terri discusses: How her international life led her to explore health and nutrition Why going vegan didn't automatically mean "healthy" Her transition from processed vegan eating to whole food, plant-based living The emotional and psychological side of eating Why people struggle to change and how the Transtheoretical Model explains it What inspired her to write Fabulous Health Why lifestyle medicine must include sleep, stress, movement, and connection Her go-to 5-minute noodle bowl that anyone can make How her family health history motivates her commitment to this lifestyle A warm, engaging episode packed with science, storytelling, and practical wisdom. LINKS Learn more about Terri: https://fabuloushealth.netBook: Available on Amazon + signed copies for U.S. residents via her website 🔗 Learn more about the National Health Association: https://www.healthscience.org/ 🎧 Listen to all NHA Today podcast episodes: https://www.healthscience.org/podcast/ 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel: @nationalhealthassociation