Join Maya Acosta, the host of the Healthy Lifestyle Solutions podcast in this BONUS episode as she speaks to her listeners at the Tulsa VegFest. This was a one-day event where she had a booth, did giveaways, spoke to the public, and conducted short interviews. Key takeaways to listen forLearn why some people switched to a plant-based dietHear how some individuals have improved their health as a result of the switchHear one guest reveal to me on camera that she is expected a baby for the first time. Hear one individual share with us her bamboo straw business.Resources mentioned in this episodeDr. John McHugh on Preconception HealthDr. Yolanda Rivera Caudill on Lifestyle Medicine for ChildrenAbout Maya AcostaMaya Acosta is a co-leader of the Plant-Based DFW PlantPure Communities Pod located in Dallas, TX. This is a support group designed to empower individuals looking to make healthier lifestyle changes. The organization has offered guest lectures, plant-based potlucks, film screenings, and community walks.Maya completed her certification in Plant-Based Nutrition through eCornell Center for Nutrition Studies in 2018. She also studied Dr. John McDougall’s Dietary Therapy Course and the Blue Zones’ Staying Alive course.Maya is the producer and host of the Healthy Lifestyle Solutions podcast, a podcast about the power of lifestyle medicine. In her podcast, Maya interviews health experts about the benefits of consuming a plant-forward diet, using exercise as medicine, meditation, and energy work for stress management and for mental health. You will find two episodes every week.All the show notes for our episodes are located on our podcast website:https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/ Connect with UsWebsite: Healthy Lifestyle Solutions Instagram: @maya_hls_podcast YouTube channel: Healthy Lifestyle Solutions Subscribe to our newsletter: Our Newsletter Leave us a message: Speak Pipe VoicemailRate Me: https://ratethispodcast.com/hlsFollow Us on Our Social Media Channels:Facebook Group: Maya's GroupLinkedIn: Maya AcostaTwitter: @Maya_HLSpodcastSupport the show