Description
Read together. Live better.
A welcoming book club for people who want to turn knowledge into daily action.
Every two weeks, we meet for 90 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.
How it works
📚 Big ideas summarized and distilled. Brigitte will distill practical insights from top health books so you can learn more in less time!
🥦 Plant forward and science-based. Grounded in lifestyle medicine evidence and health oriented.
☑️ Gentle accountability. Join others who want to go from knowing better to doing better.
90-minute meetings every two weeks
Worksheets and motivational resources
Welcoming health-conscious community
What’s included?
- Two live meetings per month focused on one book, with replays available.
- Most months, the first session will be focused on the book’s content and the second session on putting what we learned into practice.
- Weekly Reading Room sessions where we sit together to read quietly (on Zoom!), with a short discussion afterward.
- Monthly Fireside Chats to dig deeper into the month’s book and how it fits into the big picture of plant-based health.
🙏 Become a founding member
The Plantwise Book Club is going to be a special community of like-minded health-conscious people gather to dig into the most significant books underpinning the plant-based nutrition, healthy aging, and lifestyle medicine movements, and implement what works into their everyday life.
This vision is only possible if you join.
Launch price: $12/month (billed every 3 months). Regular price: $20/month.
📅 Winter 2026 schedule
For the first four months, the main group meetings will be on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. Pacific / 4 p.m. Eastern / 9 p.m. London UK. Meeting duration is 75 to 90 minutes.
- Tuesday January 13th: Undo It! by Dean Ornish and Anne Ornish, first discussion
- Tuesday January 27th: Undo It! follow up
- Tuesday February 10th: Essential Zen Habits by Leo Babauta, first discussion
- Tuesday February 24th: Essential Zen Habits follow up
- Tuesday March 10th: How Not to Die 10th anniversary edition (part 1) by Dr. Michael Greger
- Tuesday March 24th: Practice follow-up about How Not to Die
Reading Room focused reading sessions, Plantwise Habit Café, and Fireside Chats discussions schedule to follow.
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.
What kinds of books will we read?
All books will be chosen for their connection to plant-based health, healthy habits, longevity, and lifestyle medicine. Four books per year will be chosen by members’ vote!
I’m busy. How much time will this take?
As much or as little as you want to invest! The core meetings will be 90 minutes twice per month.
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.
What technology do I need?
Any device that allows you to participate in a Zoom call (desktop computer, laptop, tablet, mobile phone…). If you need help getting Zoom setup on your device, please contact Brigitte after registering.
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 English isn’t my first language?
It’s not mine, either! I talk with a funny accent. Everyone is welcome.
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 the member dashboard. Your subscription will remain valid until the end of the period you have already paid for.
Will we ever meet in person?
That would be amazing! Stay tuned.
Can I give a membership as a gift?
Yes! Email Brigitte to request the special gift link.