Erin and Dusty Stanczyk, co-creators of Eat, Move, Rest, share their inspiring journey toward a plant-based lifestyle that transformed their family's health. They discuss overcoming traditional dietary norms, the urgent need for holistic family wellness, and the power of small daily changes. Tips for raising plant-based kids in a world of processed foods are shared, emphasizing the importance of making healthy habits automatic. Their insights on nurturing good eating habits while being environmentally conscious are both practical and empowering.
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Statin Scare
Dusty and Erin initially attributed their health issues to their college lifestyles, including a diet of beer and pizza.
Despite adopting a protein-rich diet with lean meats and eggs, Erin's cholesterol continued to rise, leading to a recommendation for statin drugs at age 25.
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40-Day Plant-Based Challenge
Inspired by Dr. Esselstyn's lecture on reversing heart disease with plants, the Stanczyks tried a 40-day no-meat Lent.
Dusty overcame his fear of losing weight on a plant-based diet after reading Rich Roll's article debunking the protein myth.
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Kids and Healthy Eating
Encourage children to connect healthy eating with positive outcomes, like happy gut bacteria.
Allow occasional indulgences to help children learn the impact of unhealthy food choices.
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Darin Olien
Can small changes in your daily routine completely transform your health and energy?
In this episode of Super Life, Darin Olien sits down with Erin and Dusty Stanczyk, the creators of Eat, Move, Rest. They share their inspiring journey from struggling with health issues to discovering a vibrant, plant-based lifestyle that fuels their energy, longevity, and family wellness.
From overcoming health struggles and rethinking food culture to raising plant-based kids and creating a sustainable ecosystem for long-term wellness, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways for anyone looking to improve their health, mindset, and daily habits.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
(00:00:00) Introduction – How Super Life and Eat, Move, Rest align in the mission for better health.
(00:02:30) The Stanczyk Story – From health struggles to creating a thriving wellness lifestyle.
(00:06:15) Why They Left the Standard American Diet Behind – The wake-up call that changed everything.
(00:09:20) The Impact of Family Health History – How genetics and lifestyle choices collide.
(00:12:45) From Meat & Dairy to Plants – Breaking free from traditional food culture.
(00:16:30) The Power of a Plant-Based Diet – How their health improved within days.
(00:20:50) Raising Healthy Kids in a Processed Food World – Tips for getting children excited about real food.
(00:25:00) Creating a Family Ecosystem for Wellness – How to make healthy habits automatic.
(00:29:30) How Movement & Rest Are Just as Important as Nutrition – The Eat, Move, Rest philosophy explained.
(00:34:15) Making Health Simple & Sustainable – Practical tips for busy families.
(00:39:00) Why Small Steps Matter – The power of daily habits in long-term health.
(00:42:30) The Inspiration Behind Their New Book – How they turned their philosophy into a life-changing guide.
(00:50:00) Key Takeaways & How to Start Today – Practical actions to apply immediately.
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"Health doesn’t have to be complicated—by making small, consistent changes in what you eat, how you move, and how you rest, you can transform your life and your family’s future."
SuperLife with Darin Olien 
