Dr Taisia Cech is a GP based in Nelson and founder of Plantify. Taisia’s own health struggles set her down the path to becoming a doctor and discovering a whole food plant-based lifestyle. Taisia keeps busy running Plantify and working as a GP, but states her main job is raising two plant-powered little ones; she has discovered increased clarity and a sense of urgency to look after our planet since having kids!Taisia brings a wealth of personal experience and clinical knowledge to this discussion as we chat about plant-based pregnancies, women’s health and much more!In this episode we cover:• Taisia’s background and her previous health challenges• Improvements in physical and emotional wellbeing after switching to a plant-based diet• The inspiration behind Plantify• Taisia’s involvement in the Nelson C40 Good Food City initiative• Plant-based pregnancies and raising plant-powered little ones• Women’s health – lifestyle basics from pregnancy through to menopause • The safety of soy products• Lifestyle for heart health• The need to propagate real change and move away from the current ‘sick care’ systemWe hope you enjoy this conversation and would love to hear your feedback! Be sure to tag @TheLentilIntervention and help us reach more people by liking, reviewing, subscribing and sharing this episode with your friends and family.