Read together. Live better.

Join the Plantwise Book Club

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Dig deep into the top books

šŸ“š Big ideas summarized and distilled.
Brigitte will extract practical insights from top health books so you can learn more in less time!

🄦 Plant forward and science-based.
Grounded in plant-based nutrition and lifestyle medicine evidence.

ā˜‘ļø Gentle accountability.
Join others who want to go from knowing betterĀ toĀ doing better.

Your host, Brigitte Gemme

Is this for you?

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You love learning

You enjoy non-fiction and exploring big ideas from authoritative authors.

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You care about your future self

Keeping your heart, brain, joints, and whole body running smoothly for decades matters to you.

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You know that habits matter

You know that structure, community, and accountability will reinforce your healthy behaviors.

Winter Schedule

December 2025

Atomic HabitsĀ by James Clear

We’ll start with a deep dive into how habits are formed and transformed, so we can get better at applying what we learn from health-specific books.

January 2026

Undo It!Ā by Dean Ornish and Anne Ornish

A practical introduction to the four main pillars of healthy lifestyles: nutrition, movement, stress reduction, and connection, by the clinician who conducts randomized controlled trials. Perfect to start the year with an overview of the habits that make the biggest difference.

February 2026

Essential Zen Habits by Leo Babauta

March 2026

How Not to Die, 10th Anniversary Edition by Michael Greger

Dr. Greger is doing it again! We’ll dedicate three meetings to this one.

How it works

Every two weeks, we meet for 75 minutes on Zoom to learn the key ideas from the best books on healthy habits, plant-based nutrition and cooking, and lifestyle medicine.

Most importantly: we translate what we learn into simple steps YOU can take to nurture your health and wellness.

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One book in two monthly meetings

75-minute Zoom sessions
Replays available!

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Worksheets and experiments

Apply big ideas to everyday life. Commit to experiment with new habits!

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Reading Room

Optional co-reading sessions to structure your learning time.

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Fireside Chats

Monthly deeper conversations to see the big picture.

Join now and enjoy your first two sessions for free!Ā 

“This is an energizing community of like-minded souls who not only are curious to learn more about the habits that nurture health and wellness, but also are committed to putting what they learn into practice. And we’ll make room for fun, too!” – Brigitte Gemme, Plantwise Book Club host

Enjoy your first two weeks for FREE! You will then enjoy the current price of $13 per month (billed every 3 months).
Regular price will be $20 per month.

Sign up today

$13/month (billed every 3 months)

Your host:Ā Brigitte Gemme, Ph.D.

Brigitte is a lifelong lover of books and discerning reader. Her background as an educator and researcher in sociology of science and education prepared her well to deal with the controversies that abound in the field of nutrition.Ā 

She has been teaching healthy vegan nutrition and cooking since 2017, and is currently training to become a Lifestyle Medicine Coach certified by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.Ā 

Discovering Brigitte was a lifesaver! Her dedication to educating her audience has deepened my understanding of veganism. Grateful for this invaluable resource, I’ll definitely be sticking around.

Eyrun T.

I enjoy your no nonsense style with emphasis and knowledge of nutrition. Thank you for all you do.

Maggie Z.

You’re doing good things in the world and I love that you’re up on the latest research, that there is method (science) to your madness and no wackadoo ā€œecho chamberā€ going on (pardon the expression).

Lori C.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be plant-based or vegan to join?

The Plantwise Book Club welcomes everyone who wants to nurture their health and is curious about plant-based health.

Do I have to read the books in full before the meeting?

Don’t worry, how much of the book you actually read is totally up to you. Brigitte will always recommend a reading path for those who are too busy to read the books cover to cover, and provide summaries of the books in lay language.

What if a book is too scientific or overwhelming?

Brigitte will present the key points of each book in accessible terms for everyone.

What if I can’t attend live?

The book discussion and practice labs on Tuesdays will have replays posted within 48 hours on a password-protected website.

What if I fall behind or skip a meeting or two?

No worries! You can catch the replays if you have time, or just hop into the sessions for the next book.

Does the membership include the cost of the books?

No. You can buy the paper books from your local bookstore, bookshop.org, or Amazon, or the e-books on your preferred platform. You can also borrow the books from your library.

I’m shy. Do I have to show my face on camera and talk?

As the facilitator, it’s always nice when folks have their camera on, but you don’t have to! You won’t ever have to talk if you don’t feel like it. 😳

Will we discuss personal health topics?

We will be focused on discussing the books’ ideas and suggested actions, not on individual participants’ health circumstances.

What if I don’t like a book or disagree with the content?

It happens! Sparks of insight occur when ideas collide.

What’s the cancellation policy?

You can cancel anytime via theĀ member dashboard. Your subscription will remain valid until the end of the period you have already paid for.

Can I give a membership as a gift?

Yes!Ā Email BrigitteĀ to request the special gift link.

$36 billed every 3 months

Cancel anytime

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