#36 - Heart Disease Runs in My Family — But It Stops With Me

Cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer in the United States, but it doesn’t have to be your destiny. In This Episode of Thrive on Plants join Dr. Daphne Bascom and Coach Marc Hayes as they sit down with Rick Kelly, a devoted father, athlete, and Vegan Superhero Academy client,  who shares his extraordinary journey of reversing high blood pressure, improving cholesterol, and reclaiming his health using whole food, plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine.

In this episode, you will learn:

✅ The role of visceral fat in hidden heart disease risk
✅ How Rick lost 30 pounds while eating large, satisfying plant-based meals
✅ The tools and mindset that helped Rick stay consistent
✅ Why community and coaching matter
✅ How stress, sleep, and toxin awareness affect cardiovascular health
✅ The power of discovering and living by your personal “Why”

If you’ve ever felt trapped by family history or told medication is your only option, this episode will inspire you to take back control of your health.

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