Hi Path Menders,  This week on The Mended Paths Podcast I welcome Ms. Denise Norris. Denise is another individual who has lost an astounding 235 Lbs. But again, this isn't only about the weight; Denise has gotten Back to Better and reclaimed her health, gotten off medications, and developed a passion for helping others get healthy. This lead her to a career change and she is now a nurse. In today’s show we discuss (show notes): - Her journey began with Weight Watchers (0:56), - A friend introduces her to the Plant Purity (Now renamed the "Protective Diet" (3:36), - Her 30 day test drive (5:05), - Meeting Julia from Protective Diet (7:01), - On the resolution of her medical issues (8:56), - Overcoming bad advice by educating patients (12:48), - Food choice options in the hospital (16:55), - A sustainable lifestyle (20:03), - Food in a typical day (21:33), - Getting into nursing / nutrition in nursing school (25:29), and, - Her advice for Path Menders (29:32). Thanks for Listening! Resources referenced in this episode: - Protective Diet (Website), and, - The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine – Neal Barnard, MD (Website). In addition to things referenced in the episode, Denise wanted to share some of her favorite documentaries: Forks Over Knives, Food Inc., Hungry for Change, and PlantPure Nation. Don’t miss an episode! Go to (https://eepurl.com/cPYjG1) to join the Mended Paths Community and receive notification when a new episode is released. Plus, get your copy of the free Mended Paths: Back to Better “Healthy Living Quick Reference Guide” when you sign-up! You can also join the Friends of the Mended Paths Podcast Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/395816717446328/) or like the Mended Paths Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/mendedpaths/). If you’ve enjoyed the show, please share on your favorite social media and rate on the listings linked above. We’d also love to hear from you; tell us what you like or dislike; leave a comment (https://www.mendedpaths.com/e31-denise-norris-seed-planting-rn) or email us at [email protected]. Wishing you the Best of Health, Chadwick @ The Mended Paths Podcast