Die Young - As Late as Possible: Bob and Fran German on the Plant Yourself Podcast
Channel: Sick to Fit | Plant Yourself Podcast
Date: 2022-08-23

Bob and Fran German join me to talk about healthy - and joyful - aging.

In a world where so many health and wellness influencers are in their 20s and 30s (a time of life where much self-inflicted damage can be handled without outward signs), it's nice to talk to folks whose self-care protocols have stood the test of time. 

In our conversation, we cover Fran's life-changing encounter with myasthenia gravis, a condition characterized by fatigue and extreme muscle weakness (as in, "I don't even have the energy to open my eyes" weakness). 

After a decade and a half search for solutions from mainstream medicine, they found hope in a couple of books that have also been foundational in my life: John Robbins' Diet for a New America, and T. Colin Campbell's The China Study.

Starting with a whole food, plant-based diet, they gradually rebuilt Fran's health. But they didn't stop there. Qi gong, meditation, practices of gratitude, mindfulness, and a relentless focus on serving others all support their vibrant and active lives.

Enjoy this inspiring conversation with a couple of very inspiring human beings.