Welcome to Complement’s Plantapalooza All-Day Energy Festival – the biggest plant-based energy and nutrition festival of the year!
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The schedule
oct 15th/22nd
Day 1. The Energy-Brain Connection
Headliners
Unlocking Brain Power: Exploring the Role of Energy in Cognitive Health
How can your brain become your greatest asset in maintaining peak energy and long-term health? Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai — renowned neurologists and co-founders of the Healthy Minds Initiative — are here to unlock the secrets.
In this illuminating interview, the Sherzais reveal how the brain consumes up to 25% of your body’s energy, and why nurturing it with the right foods, physical activity, and cognitive practices is essential. They share actionable steps for transforming stress into a growth tool, the surprising impact of leg strength on brain health, and why doing the “hard things” builds mental resilience. Tune in to discover how taking care of your brain is the key to not only mental clarity but a truly energized life.
Day 2. Eating for energy
Headliners
Fueling for Energy: How to Optimize Your Diet for Lasting Energy and Long-Term Vibrancy
What if boosting your daily energy and setting yourself up for lifelong vitality could be simple — and delicious? Dr. Matthew Nagra, naturopathic doctor and plant-based advocate, is here to show you how.
In this electrifying interview, Dr. Nagra dives into the five essential food groups that form the foundation of his diet, explains the connection between what we eat and how our energy feels, and shares practical ways to optimize your mitochondrial function for better energy today — and lasting health tomorrow. Get ready to rethink your meals, fuel up for peak performance on the micro level, and make plant-based eating the ultimate energy hack.
Supporting content
Power Your Fitness: Optimize Your Workouts with Smart Nutrition
Jose Tejero of Type 2 Diabetes RevolutionStart Strong: Rip’s Big Bowl and the Secrets to Energized Eating
Rip Esselstyn of PlantstrongSweet Energy: High-Powered Desserts to Fuel Your Day
Kim Murphy of Simply Plant Based KitchenDay 3. Exercising for Energy
Headliners
The Energy Equation: How Lifestyle Medicine and Movement Boost Your Vitality
Think exercise means hours in the gym or running on a treadmill? Dr. Scott Stoll is here to bust that myth and show how movement, in any form, can be your ticket to boundless energy and vibrant health.
Former Olympic bobsledder and co-founder of the Plantrician Project, Dr. Stoll explores how even small, joyful activities can boost mitochondria production—the powerhouses of your cells—and enhance everything from cardiovascular health to your microbiome.
Whether it’s chasing your kids, playing pickleball, or just taking a brisk walk, this conversation will inspire you to redefine exercise, tap into your body’s energy reserves, and create a more joyful, connected life.
Supporting content
Fuel, Stretch, Recover: Essential Tips to Re-Energize After Exercise
Dusty Stanczyk of Eat Move RestBeginner Yoga Flow to Restore and Energize
Katie Hay C-IAYT, ERYT500Daily Movement Challenge: For ALLYour Energy levels
Summer JohansenDay 4. Sleep for energy
Headliners
Mastering Sleep for Peak Energy: How to Optimize Your Routines to Heal Faster, Think Clearer, and Feel Your Best
Sleep isn’t just rest — it’s the foundation for healing, energy, and longevity. Jason Prall, creator of the Human Longevity Project and author of Beyond Longevity, joins us to reveal how to make sleep work for you.
In this insightful conversation, Jason delves into the connection between sleep and all-cause mortality, explains why optimal sleep is our ultimate reset button, and shares the critical pre-bedtime habits that can unlock deeper, more restorative rest. From the science of circadian rhythms to breathing techniques that boost recovery, Jason’s tips go beyond basic advice and into the art of truly mastering sleep for peak health.
Supporting content
The Circadian Rhythm Reset
Dr. Laura Gouge, ND, CNSSomatic restorative: Before-Bed Flow Routine
Evy FerraroThe Good Sleep Starter Kit
Dr. Laura Gouge, ND, CNSDay 5. The energy blueprint
Headliners
How to Unlock Boundless Energy through Nutrition, Lifestyle, and Mindset
What if your diet could supercharge your energy levels and transform your health at the same time? Dr. Neal Barnard, founder of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, joins us to reveal how plant-based eating can be your ultimate tool for vibrant energy and peak performance.
In this enlightening interview, Dr. Barnard breaks down the science of macronutrients and explains why carbs shouldn’t be feared, how fiber-rich foods power your cells, and the role of key nutrients like iron and vitamin B12 in optimizing your body’s “energy engines”—the mitochondria. Whether you’re struggling with fatigue or simply looking for more vitality, Dr. Barnard’s expert advice will help you harness the full potential of plant-based nutrition to thrive every day. Get ready to fuel your life with clarity and purpose.