Ep. 259: Eric Soelberg - How He Ditched the Drive-Thru and Gained a New Life

Jul 25, 2024

Former high school athlete Eric Soelberg shares his journey of overcoming unhealthy eating behaviors and addiction by embracing a whole food plant-based diet. He discusses his struggles with fast food addiction, realizing the need for change after health concerns, and the importance of education, community support, and self-reflection in sustaining a healthy lifestyle.

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Intro

00:00 • 5min

Exploring Childhood Diet and Transition to Healthier Eating Habits

04:48 • 2min

Exploring the Speaker's High School Athletics and Passion for Wrestling

06:23 • 2min

Transition to a Plant-Based Journey and Reflecting on Past Eating Habits

08:01 • 12min

Transitioning to a Whole Food Plant-Based Diet with Spousal Support

19:41 • 9min

Prioritizing Health Journey and Support System

29:03 • 19min

Embracing Whole Food Plant-Based Eating

47:48 • 12min

Eric Soelberg was a high school athlete-turned-young husband and father and, like many on the family, marriage, and career track, he lost sight of himself and his own health.

Food became an escape and a way to numb, and in this episode, Soelberg vulnerably shares some of those moments when he realized he had fallen into unhealthy eating behaviors and addiction. Not only was he hiding food, but he was visiting fast food drive-thrus multiple times in a day – feeling the shame, but also satisfying the cravings.

Yes, he watched Forks over Knives and read the China Study – and it all made sense – but as we know all too well, having the information and making lasting change are two different things. It wasn’t until 2021 when he started feeling neuropathy and tingling in his toes and fingers that something clicked. He was 260lbs.

Driven by a newfound commitment to health, Eric sought guidance and he shares his recipes for regaining his health and life. Whole plant-based food is the grounding element, but it’s about so much more for him now, including education, community, and daily self-reflection.

Eric may be your (self-proclaimed) “average guy,” but you’ll find him anything but…

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