Raising awareness about a plant-based lifestyle is not easy but having a strong support system from your community makes a big difference. Listen to another incredible episode with Sally Lipsky as she talks about how she survived cancer by educating herself on how to live healthier, her mission to cascade her plant-based knowledge to people, and the keys to strengthening a sense of community.Key takeaways to listen forChallenges of transitioning from standard American diet to plant-based eating lifestyleCancer: Struggles, treatment, and care planningThe power of doing research and reading books about plant-based nutritionWhy it’s important to share knowledge and awareness about eating plant foodsWays to grow a Pod networkCommunity outreach programs and events during the global pandemicResources mentioned in this episodeBeyond Cancer: The Powerful Effect of Plant-Based Eating by Sally LipskyAnticancer: A New Way of LifePlantPure CommunitiesAbout Sally LipskyAfter a diagnosis of late-stage cancer, Sally Lipsky learned about the power of plant-based eating. This changed her life’s trajectory, and she became a plant-based nutrition educator and author. In 2014, she began Plant-Based Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA, as a way to offer much-needed support and connection among those adopting a plant-based lifestyle. The Pod offers a variety of resources and events, which used to include monthly meetings in-person at four area locations pre-COVID. They now offer twice-monthly Zoom programs with a topical program and a cooking demonstration, which are posted on their YouTube channel. There is a monthly newsletter and Facebook page to share events, recipes, and information. A free cookbook and additional recipes are available on the Pod’s website, as well as a local directory with healthcare practitioners, instructors, and products related to a plant-based lifestyle. Their community outreach has included food drives and partnerships with local food pantries; connections with local physicians and medical residents; special events like Dining with Plant-Based Docs and Pop-Up Dinners; plus articles, recipes, and letter-to-editors in local media.Connect with Sally Website: Plant-Based PittsburghAll the show notes for our episodes are located on our podcast website:https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/Connect with UsWebsite: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsYouTube channel: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsSubscribe to our newsletter: Our NewsletterLeave us a message: Speak Pipe VoicemailFollow Us on Our Social Media Channels:Facebook Group: Maya's GroupLinkedIn: Maya AcostaTwitter: @Maya_HLSpodcastSupport the show