I want to apologise for going off the radar since the Plant Positive Jumpstart in April. I am still super excited to build a supportive space for vegans and the plant curious in Skool. My timing was just off! I started this group at the same time as starting at a new gym in a new city, and finishing the second Plant Positive Journal. I have been thinking about what is the best strategy moving forward A LOT though, and will start putting it into action from September for a much improved Plant Positive Jumpstart in October. So, for now if you're up for hearing how a modest first small step can ignite life-changing action - I really recommend this podcast interview. I LOVED this conversation! In #TheHealthificationPodcast E883: Tim Kaufman's Journey From Addiction and Immobility to Athleticism and Wellness. Tim Kaufman is an exceptional story teller... and WOW does he have a powerful story to share with us today. Tim's journey from addiction and immobility to athleticism and wellness inspires hope and might well ignite the first small step of life-changing action. His book, ESCAPE - Breaking Free From A Self-Made Prison reveals in excruciating detail just how low and desperate Tim got after a terrifying health diagnosis in his early 20's prompted his descension into addiction to prescription medication, alcohol and fast food. By 37 Tim weighed over 400 pounds and was unable to perform simple daily tasks. He had lost his interest in life and had almost given up. When Tim started his journey to regain his health, it was only to buy some time between funerals for his dear wife Heather. This is NOT a linear change your diet, change your life, it's now all smooth sailing story. Subsequently, it is so much more powerful. This transformation is about Gratitude, Hope and making a start with tiny steps - it was getting out of his work chair twice for Tim. Importantly, Tim believes the mistakes he made when attempting this big lifestyle change, led to his success because at least he got started.

As you've hopefully heard, the Plant Positive Jumpstart starting 1st JUNE is an opportunity to get super-actionable implementing life changing, healthy habits straight from the Plant Positive Journal. I also recommend you pick ONE, most impactful habit that you would love to have locked and loaded by the end of June. If you would love a step by step solution to help you stay consistent with that habit, I've got you! In a pinch myself moment, I got the opportunity to interview author James Clear who writes about habits and human potential. In his New York Times best selling book Atomic Habits, James shares that: habits are the compound interest of self improvement. So ALL that as yet unrecognised, unrewarded work? It counts. Regarding making a tough habit stick? James shares the 4 Laws of Behaviour Change: 1. Make it OBVIOUS. 2. Make it ATTRACTION. 3. Make it EASY.  4. Make it SATISFYING. ***To BREAK a habit you’ll need to invert those laws. In this interview we also cover: The importance of tribe in habit change: Love to hear what your habit to form (or break!) is?