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268 million years. That is how much collective life the Black community in America is on track to lose to preventable chronic disease. Kwame Terra, a plant-based public health strategist, walked over 2 million steps in 30 days to launch bEHR Health, a platform designed to recapture that time. This conversation will change how you think about health, community, and what real prevention looks like.

In this episode of Thrive on Plants, Dr. Daphne Bascom sits down with Kwame Terra, MPH, the founder and CEO of bEHR Health Systems (Black Electronic Health Record) to talk about the life expectancy gap facing Black Americans, why 80-90% of health outcomes are determined outside the clinic, how a 55-year-old physician lost 20 pounds and stopped taking blood pressure medication after a community walking challenge, and why Kwame believes "the desire to live" is the true root of longevity.

Kwame has been plant-based for over a decade, studied public health at Xavier University of Louisiana and Columbia University, worked on organic farms, and built a health platform that is producing measurable, real-time improvements in community health scores. He is also the person behind the bEHRathon, a virtual walking challenge launching April 1, 2026 with the goal of collectively walking to the moon (239,000 miles) in 30 days.

Whether you are plant-based, plant-curious, or simply believe that your zip code should not determine your lifespan, this episode is for you.

JOIN THE bEHRATHON (April 1-30, 2026)

The bEHRathon is a virtual walk/run challenge on the bEHR Health app. The mission: unite 2,500+ participants and collectively walk 239,000 miles to the moon in 30 days. All you need is 7,000 steps a day. Learn more here: https://luma.com/fpz4hxmv

The app is free for the first 30 days. Download now so you are ready for April 1:

https://www.behrhealth.com

How to get involved:

- Download the bEHR Health app (free 30-day trial)

- Commit to 7,000 steps a day in April

- Invite your friends, your run club, your family, your community

- Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it

CONNECT WITH KWAME TERRA + bEHR HEALTH

Website: https://www.behrhealth.com

Social: @behrhealth (all platforms) | @kwameterra

#PlantBased #HealthEquity #BlackHealth #bEHRHealth #bEHRathon #WalkingChallenge #LifestyleMedicine #ThriveOnPlants #Longevity #PlantBasedDiet #FoodIsMedicine #WholeFoodPlantBased #PublicHealth #PreventiveMedicine #WalkToTheMoon

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"Why wasn't I taught this?" If you've ever felt this way about your health, this conversation is for you.

In this episode of the Thrive on Plants podcast, Dr. Daphne Bascom is joined by award-winning health journalist Meghan Rabbitt, author of "The New Rules of Women's Health: Your Guide to Thriving at Every Age." They dive into the health conversations women desperately need but were never taught to have, from advocating for yourself in the doctor's office to understanding your heart and brain health in midlife.

Main Topics Covered:

✅ Why medical research has left women behind (and how that's finally changing)

✅ How to prepare for doctor's appointments so your voice is heard

✅ The connection between your gynecologic history and heart disease risk

✅ Why Alzheimer's starts in midlife (and what you can do now)

✅ Breaking free from diet culture and nourishing your body instead

✅ The new rule: suffering is not an option

✅ How to become an empowered patient in a system that wasn't built for you

About Meghan Rabbitt: Meghan Rabbitt is an award-winning journalist and author of The New Rules of Women's Health: Your Guide to Thriving at Every Age. She spent over three years interviewing more than 100 female health experts to create a comprehensive, evidence-based resource for women at every stage of life. Her work has appeared in Women's Health, Oprah Daily, Prevention, Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper, and more.

Connect with Meghan

Book Website: https://www.newrulesofwomenshealth.com

Resources Mentioned

• WISDOM Breast Cancer Study (UCSF): https://www.thewisdomstudy.org/
• Tyrer-Cuzick Lifetime Breast Cancer Risk Assessment: https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/blog/tyrer-cuzick-model/

#MeghanRabbitt #NewRulesOfWomensHealth #WomensHealth #Menopause #HeartHealth #BrainHealth #MidlifeHealth #EmpoweredPatient #HealthAdvocacy #WomensWellness #Perimenopause #LifestyleMedicine #PlantBased #ThriveOnPlants

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding any medical questions or conditions.

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What if the biggest obstacle to your health and fitness goals isn't discipline, it's who you believe you are?

Who you believe you are shapes everything from your habits to your health to the risks you are willing to take. In this conversation, recorded at the annual Vegan Superhero Retreat, Dr. Daphne Bascom is joined by Coach Arman and Vegan Superheroes Toosdhi and Kaitie to explore identity and how it evolves along a health and personal growth journey.

Together, they unpack how labels like “not athletic,” “too old,” “strong,” or “disciplined” can either limit growth or unlock new potential. Through honest reflection, real-life examples, and deeply personal stories, this episode reveals how physical challenges, mindset shifts, and community support can expose where we are growing and where we may be hiding.

This conversation is a reminder that identity is not fixed. It is built through action, challenged through discomfort, and reshaped when we are willing to let go of what no longer serves us.

In this episode, we explore:
▹ How identity influences consistency, confidence, and self-trust
▹ Why physical goals can sometimes distract from deeper growth
▹ What it means to let go of an identity that no longer serves you
▹ The role of discomfort in identity expansion
▹ Using identity as a tool rather than a limitation

If you have ever felt stuck, uncertain, or hesitant to step into a new version of yourself, this episode will encourage you to rethink who you are becoming and remind you that your potential is far from finished.

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The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your health and wellness plan.

#plantbasedsnacks #veganfitness #identityshift #mindset #veganathlete #thriveonplants #vegansuperheroacademy #thriveonplants

Additional resources to help you thrive on plants:

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