Enjoy another great episode as we return to the subject of discussing pod advisory committee members for the Plantpure communities, and pod network, where we are highlighting PAC members. Today we have Dr. Cheryl True to give out some tips on how to become an effective pod leader, along with interesting ways of conducting pod meetings, and her interesting personal upbringing in a plant-based diet and lifestyle medicine.Key takeaways to listen for The possible impression of media on an individual’s lifestyle choicesHow a Lifestyle Medicine conference became a vehicle for introducing plant-based nutritionPersonal journey of becoming a pod leader and communicating the power of a healthy lifestyle optionCreative ways of organizing pod meetings in support of the plant-based movement and the beneficial implications to a communityDevastating effects of Covid-19 on the population Improving Women's Health Across the Lifespan: the significance of community involvement in healthcareMajor benefits of Plantpure pod networksValuable pointers on how to take on the role of being a pod leaderResources mentioned in this episodePlantPure NationHeartland Rooted Plant Based PodcastAbout Dr. Cheryl TrueCheryl True MD is a Family & Lifestyle Medicine Physician in Davenport, IA. She started her Pod Heartland Rooted in 2016. The Pod has typically held monthly meetings that consisted of a potluck with time for fellowship and an educational session. The Pod has also hosted community lectures and healthy food demos, a monthly whole food plant-based meal prep workshop, and a spice blends workshop. Heartland Rooted has a vibrant website, an active Facebook page & group, and also keeps in contact with members by email. Dr. True has many interests and activities. She is an active member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, has her own businesses True Lifestyle Medicine Clinic & LM4U, is the Medical Director of the Rock Island County Health Department, is Director of Education for digitalLM, is a Walk with a Doc group leader, and serves on a variety of boards and committees. She enjoys cycling, outdoor activities, and cooking. She and her husband enjoy sharing their home with their many pets.Connect with Dr. CherylFacebook: Heartland RootedEmail: heartlandrooted@gmail.comWebsite Link for this episode:https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/224All the show notes for our episodes are located on our podcast website:https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/Connect with UsWebsite: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsInstagram: @maya_hls_podcastYouTube channel: Healthy Lifestyle SolutionsSubscribe to our newsletter: Our NewsletterLeave us a message: Speak Pipe VoicemailRate Me: https://ratethispodcast.com/hlsSupport the show