If we haven't met, my name is Rip Ostleston. I am the author of The Engine 2 Diet in several

other books, and I'm also the founder of Plant Strong by Engine 2. As a former firefighter

for the City of Austin, Texas, and before that, a professional triathlete, I've been

eating plants long before eating plants was considered cool. I hope you'll join me

this season as we celebrate the heart of a hero. We're going to be showcasing both heroes

in the Plant Strong movement, and also your everyday heroes who are going against the grain

and making their health a priority. We know that living this way can be hard, and staying

inspired goes a long way in keeping on the path. With an incredible lineup of experts

this season, we will help you level up on your own journey. We'll be following first responders

in the City of Pittsburgh, firefighters from across the country who have been inspired

to make the change, and other folks who have motivated me with their tenacity and drive

to be better. And speaking of heroes, none of this will be possible without the incredible

pioneering work of my parents, Dr. Cobble, the Estleston, Jr., and my mother and

cryel, Estleston. I dedicate season 2 of the Plant Strong podcast to them and the lasting

legacy they have built for so many others to follow. Thank you for joining.