Discover a doable way to eat plant-based ~
and use it to start creating the healthy future you want.
Feel better, eat better, and finally believe that plant-based eating is possible for YOU ~
one simple step at a time.
Discover how doable, delicious, and fun plant-based eating really can be.
Investment: $147
Join us for The May DIP and be part of the live kickoff call on April 30.
You'll get immediate access to your Welcome Module and course materials.
You want to eat plant-based.
You know it could help your health, your energy, and your future…but somehow, the follow-through still isn’t happening.
It all just feels so hard.
You want to make healthier choices, but the steps feel confusing and the foods feel uncertain.
You keep thinking, “Why can’t I just do this?” even though you care deeply about your health.
And then there are the moments that feel all too familiar:
Standing in front of the fridge, stomach growling, wishing something plant-based would magically appear ~ but grabbing the same foods you’ve always eaten because you’re just so hungry
Browsing recipes online, saving videos, printing ideas… your “to try” pile grows taller every week, yet you still think, “I don’t even know where to start.”
Eating plant-based for a few days, then getting completely thrown off by one busy or stressful day and saying, “Forget it ~ I’ll try again tomorrow… or Monday… or next month… or...”
Telling yourself you should meal plan, but freezing the moment you sit down with a blank page ~ it just stares back at you
Wanting to eat healthier for your heart, your joints, your blood sugar… but feeling stuck in the gap between wanting it and actually doing it
Feeling embarrassed that you’ve tried before and didn’t stick with it, wondering, “Why can’t I just do this? What’s wrong with me?”
Feeling nervous about eating differently from your spouse, friends, or family ~ so you put your needs second… again
Lying in bed worrying about that doctor’s appointment that's on the calendar for next month and thinking, “I know my health needs this… so why am I not doing it?”
Trying to stay positive for everyone else while secretly feeling afraid of where your health is heading if nothing changes
If this is you, it’s not because you’re not committed ~ and it’s certainly not because you’re doing anything wrong.
You’ve simply never been shown a simple, steady, real-life way to make plant-based eating work for you ~ in your home, with your schedule, and with the real life you’re living right now.
Now imagine something different ~ one small shift at a time.
Imagine feeling calmer and more grounded ~ not because everything in your life suddenly became perfect, but because you finally have a way to make plant-based eating fit your actual life.
Imagine opening your fridge and actually knowing what you’re going to eat.
Imagine trusting yourself ~ for the first time in a long time ~ to follow through with what you want to do for yourself.
Here’s what that could look like:
Walking into your kitchen after a long day and knowing exactly which simple meal you’re making ~ without stress, guessing, or overwhelm
Opening the fridge and seeing foods you truly want to eat… because you finally know how to make them taste delicious
Putting meals together quickly and easily, without second-guessing every ingredient or worrying you’re “doing it wrong”
Handling busy days, trips, or last-minute changes with steadiness ~ because you have options and a plan that’s genuinely doable
Ordering plant-based at restaurants or even on vacation with quiet confidence instead of embarrassment or worry ~ because you KNOW you're worth it
Hosting friends, going to weddings, potlucks, or family gatherings with ease ~ because you finally know how to stay plant-based anywhere without feeling awkward or deprived
Waking up with more energy, less joint discomfort, and a sense that your health is finally moving in the direction you’ve been hoping for ~ and hey, your pants are starting to feel a little looser too
Feeling proud of yourself for doing something good for your health ~ and realizing, “I can do this… and I can keep going.”
Seeing yourself become someone who eats plant-based with ease ~ because you’ve learned a new way, one that’s simple, doable, and even fun
This is exactly what The Plant-Based DIP was created to help you experience ~ one simple step at a time.
This is for you if...
You’re curious about plant-based eating but don’t know how to actually get started
You’ve tried this before and didn’t get as far as you hoped ~ and you want this time to finally feel different
You want structure and support without any pressure or perfectionism
You want simple steps that truly fit into your real life ~ not some imaginary perfect life that isn’t yours
You want a guided way to “try on” plant-based eating and see how it can work for you
You want small wins that help you believe you really can do this ~ because you truly can.
You want plant-based eating to feel doable, delicious, and even fun!
This isn’t just another plant-based course.
Most programs teach you what to eat.
Some teach you how to cook.
But almost none of them teach you the three things you actually need in order to follow through:
Your new way of thinking, your new way of eating, and your new way of being.
Inside The Plant-Based DIP, you’ll learn:
A new way of thinking that makes this doable ~ because when your mindset shifts, everything else starts to fall into place
A new way of eating that’s truly delicious ~ with foods that fit your real life, not someone else’s idea of a "perfect" life
A new way of being that feels fun ~ so plant-based eating becomes something you actually want to do, which is what makes it sustainable
And unlike other programs, this one is created by a plant-based health coach and physical therapist who understands health, behavior change, real-life schedules, and the importance of building on what’s already working (rather than feeling bad about what’s not).
Doable. Delicious. Fun.
That’s your new way of life.
What you’ll experience inside The Plant-Based DIP...
Inside this 30-day guided experience, you’ll learn simple, real-life ways to eat plant-based with confidence ~ one clear step at a time. Each week builds on the last, so you’ll move forward in ways that feel friendly, doable, and designed to fit your real life.
WEEK 1: Your New Way of Thinking Makes This Doable
In Week 1, you’ll start to build the mindset that makes plant-based eating truly sustainable. You’ll learn how your thoughts shape your results, explore the four mindset traps that hold many people back (and how to move past them), and start using simple tools inside your Plant-Based Playbook that help you believe you really can do this.
You’ll also take your very first steps with food ~ familiar meals, simple swaps, label-reading basics, and learn why diversity in your diet matters ~ all in a way that feels friendly and doable. You’ll get answers to the questions that always come up when people start eating plant-based, so you feel grounded instead of confused. By the end of Week 1, you’ll feel steadier, clearer, and more confident that you really can do this.
WEEK 2: Your New Way of Eating Is Delicious
In Week 2, you’ll explore simple, satisfying plant-based meals that fit your real life ~ breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and even sweet treats. You’ll learn how to build nourishing breakfasts, create hearty build-a-bowl lunches, prepare tofu with confidence (yes, really!), and make fun snacks and desserts that keep things enjoyable.
As you practice new techniques ~ smoothies, bowls, tofu basics, oil-free cooking, dips, and more ~ you’ll discover that plant-based eating can be flavorful, flexible, and easy to make your own. By the end of Week 2, you’ll feel more comfortable in the kitchen, more excited about your meals, and more confident that delicious plant-based eating is absolutely possible for you.
WEEK 3: Your New Way of Being Is Fun
In Week 3, you’ll take everything you’ve learned and start practicing eating plant-based out in the real world. You’ll learn The Four Keys that make eating away from home feel easier and more manageable, along with the simple AHEAD Strategies that help you walk into any situation feeling prepared and confident.
You’ll discover how to choose restaurants, navigate menus, travel with plant-based options you enjoy, and show up to social events with dishes you’re proud to share ~ all without stress or perfectionism. By the end of Week 3, you’ll feel more capable, more comfortable, and more confident taking your plant-based lifestyle on the road ~ no matter where life takes you. And best of all ~ you’ll experience firsthand how fun your new way of being can truly be.
WEEK 4: Plunge Week ~ Where It All Comes Together
In Week 4, you’ll bring everything together and experience what it feels like to eat fully plant-based for a full week. You’ll learn how to plan ahead, stay steady when life throws you curveballs, and use simple strategies like your Plant-Based Plan B to keep yourself moving forward ~ even when things don’t go as expected. You’ll also learn how to reset quickly, think like your future plant-based self, and recognize the small shifts that show you’re becoming someone who can truly live this lifestyle.
As you put your Plant-Based Playbook (the one that YOU built) into action, you’ll start noticing changes ~ in your energy, your confidence, your habits, and even in how your body feels. By the end of Plunge Week, you’ll feel proud of what you’ve created, clear about who you’re becoming, and confident that plant-based eating really can be doable, delicious, and fun in your everyday life. This is where your new way of living starts to feel real ~ and where you prove to yourself that you really can do this.
And that’s just the weekly journey ~ you’ll also get tools and support that make the whole process feel a whole lot easier and more enjoyable.
Here’s What’s Included Inside The Plant-Based DIP:
16 easy-to-follow video lessons you can watch anytime ~ each designed to fit into your real life
5 weekly live Zoom calls where you’ll get answers, encouragement, and a smile ~ maybe even a laugh or two
A 40-page Plant-Based Playbook you’ll personalize as you go ~ part workbook, part resource guide, and part recipe collection
A Plant-Based DIP BINGO card to help you keep things fun while you create your own plant-based WINS, one square at a time
Lifetime access to all of the above course materials and replays
30-day access to Team DIP, our private online community, where all members can celebrate progress, share photos, and cheer one another on.
A simple, friendly approach designed to meet you right where you’re at
Tools and support that help you grow with confidence and enjoy the process
A mobile-friendly course portal you can access from your phone, tablet, or computer ~ wherever you are
What It's Like When You Say Yes to The DIP…
“I enjoyed the month of experimentation, exploration, and discernment.
The DIP was a great springboard for diving into plant-based eating.
I needed that extra motivation, and this really helped boost my journey.”
~ CS
“I wasn’t really planning to make any drastic changes, just add more vegetables to every meal.
But in just four weeks, my cholesterol dropped over 20 points ~ and I finished the DIP with a confidence and belief that I CAN DO THIS.
I now know that I can reclaim my health with a plant-based diet and I am going to do it!”
~ Jenny
“Surprisingly for introverted me, I really enjoyed the community and found myself participating more than I expected.
Michele truly creates a safe, judgment-free space that makes plant-based eating feel doable and enjoyable.
I would tell anyone considering this course to DO IT!!!"
~ Bea
Meet Michele...
Hi, I’m Michele ~ plant-based health coach, longtime physical therapist, Wisconsin cheese-lover turned plant-based eater, and founder of Wellness Empowered.
In my coaching practice, I’ve had the honor of helping more than 100 people shift to plant-based eating in simple, sustainable ways ~ and watching their confidence grow as they begin to feel better has shown me just how powerful and life-changing this way of eating can be.
For more than 35 years, I’ve been helping people improve their health ~ first as a physical therapist working in rehab and long-term care settings, and now as a plant-based health coach.
As the years went on, I began to see a pattern that broke my heart…
So many of the health challenges I saw could have been prevented.
I spent decades watching people arrive in hospital rooms and long-term care facilities with conditions that were, in many cases, deeply connected to the everyday choices they were making… the ones they didn’t know how to change.
And I couldn’t help but wonder:
What if we could back up the story?
What if people had the tools earlier… before their health crisis… when real change was still possible?
That question is what led me to plant-based eating more than 15 years ago.
I didn’t switch because I was sick.
I switched because I was scared of becoming sick.
I didn’t want to end up in the very facilities where I had spent so many years helping others recover.
I started pretty slow, because I was truly afraid I’d miss cheese and ice cream forever ~ I’m a good Wisconsin girl, after all. 🙂
It took a little time, but eventually my cravings faded, to the point where I didn’t even miss those foods anymore. (I know ~ I was as surprised as anyone!)
And once my fears quieted down… something much better showed up.
I felt amazing.
Energized. Clear. Capable.
And the food? It was shockingly delicious.
Once I experienced how powerful, doable, delicious, and fun plant-based eating could be, I knew I couldn’t keep it to myself.
I wanted everyone to know the possibility waiting for them too ~ especially the people who feel curious about it, hopeful, or quietly afraid of where their health might be headed.
And that’s exactly why I created The Plant-Based DIP.
Not another rigid program.
Not a complicated plan you try for a week and abandon in frustration.
But a simple, friendly, guided experience that helps you “try on” plant-based eating in a way that fits your real life.
I know how overwhelming it can feel to start something new ~ especially if you’ve tried before and didn’t get as far as you hoped.
But I also know, with all my heart, that with a little support, you can do this.
You can feel better in your body.
You can enjoy the food.
You can create real health through the power of plant-based eating ~ one small, doable step at a time.
And I would be honored to walk with you as you discover just how possible this truly is.
So if you’re curious…
hopeful…
or ready for a healthier next chapter…
I can’t wait to welcome you to DIP into plant-based eating. (All puns intended ~ always 🙂)
Your wellness, empowered.
~ Michele
Why You'll Be in Good Hands with Michele…
"It’s hard to hike a trail you don’t have a map for… unless you have a guide like Michele. She has the map and the wisdom for your transformation.
Michele has been relatable since day one and made the transition FUN when I was hesitant…
I’m so glad I trusted her. I feel settled and enjoy my new vibrant, life-giving food."
~ Mary
"Working with Michele was, as it is named, empowering.
Michele helped me find confidence in my choices, decisions, and kitchen skills…
Finding my confidence helped me find my happiness with my new lifestyle.
It wasn’t always easy ~ there were great weeks and some down weeks, but she was always ready to meet me where I was and help me move forward from there."
~ Nancy
"Working with Michele is so much more than plant-based recipes and tips.
She is so easy to talk to, without judgment or criticism…
Her background as a physical therapist makes her a very credible coach.
She is a joy to work with, always encouraging!"
~ Chris
DOUBLE DIP BONUS ~ More Fun with Two!
Want even more encouragement and accountability during The Plant-Based DIP?
Invite a friend and become a DIP Duo ~ two peas in a pod, cheering each other on.
When both of you enroll, you’ll receive a "ticket" to a special DIP Duo Bonus: an extra live Zoom call at noon Central on Thursday, June 4 with Michele for all our Duo pairs!
This will be a cozy, bring-your-coffee-or-tea “Show & Tell” style hour where I’ll share some of my favorite plant-based tools and cookbooks, answer your questions, and connect with each other in a relaxed, supportive space.
It’ll be the perfect way to keep the fun going after the course has wrapped up.
And it couldn't be simpler:
Each of you enrolls individually.
Then one of you sends me a quick email with both names and email addresses, using the subject line “We’re a DIP Duo!”
More accountability. More connection. More fun.
Your Investment ~ $147
Join us for The May DIP
We officially kick things off with our orientation call on April 30.
When you join, you’ll get immediate access to your Welcome Module, your 40-page Plant-Based Playbook, your BINGO card, and everything you need to feel ready to begin.
And if you’re wondering “Why now?” here are a few thoughts that might help…
You’ve spent so many years taking care of everyone else ~ your family, your work, your commitments ~ and it’s easy to put your own health and well-being last.
But you deserve to feel good in your body.
You deserve support.
And you deserve to do all of it in a way that feels doable, delicious, and even fun.
If you’ve been wanting to eat plant-based but haven’t found a way to make it work in your real life, this truly is the perfect place to start.
The Plant-Based DIP includes five live calls with Michele and a guided experience designed to support you step by step.
Enrollment is only open for a limited time.
This is your moment to say “yes” to yourself, to your health, and to a more hopeful future.
And The Plant-Based DIP will guide you one simple step at a time.
Your Questions, Answered...
When does The Plant-Based DIP start?
The course begins on April 30, 2026.
You’ll get immediate access to your Playbook, BINGO card, and welcome resources as soon as you join, and your first week of lessons will unlock on the start date.
Our first live call also happens at noon Central that day ~ it’s a friendly orientation call, and you don’t need to prepare anything ahead of time.
After that, live calls continue each Thursday throughout the program.
When are the live Zoom calls for The Plant-Based DIP?
Live Zoom calls take place on Thursdays at noon Central and last about 60 minutes.
For this round of The Plant-Based DIP, our live call dates are April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28.
What if I can’t attend the live calls?
No worries at all. All calls are recorded and uploaded into the course portal immediately following the calls.
Join us live whenever you can ~ and if you can’t, the replay will always be waiting for you.
How long do I have access to The Plant-Based DIP?
You’ll have lifetime access to all lessons and replays ~ so you can revisit the materials anytime you want.
What if I’m not tech-savvy?
If you can click a link, you can do this. The course portal is simple, clean, and easy to use ~ and I’ll guide you every step of the way.
But how does an online course like this actually work?
Great question ~ and if you’ve never taken an online course before, that’s completely okay. You won't be the only one. Many people joining us will be doing something like this for the very first time… so you’ll fit right in. 🙂
Here’s the simple version:
When you join The Plant-Based DIP, you’ll get a private link that takes you to our course portal. Think of it like a little website made just for us ~ one place where everything lives.
Inside the portal, you’ll find your weekly recorded video lessons, your Plant-Based Playbook pages and recipes, your Zoom call replays, and anything else you need along the way.
And speaking of Zoom ~ if you’ve ever used it for family calls, doctor visits, church, or anything similar… this will feel familiar to you. We’ll use Zoom for our weekly live calls, where you can ask questions, get encouragement, and connect with others. You’ll just click the Zoom link shared with you inside the course portal, and you’ll be right there in the Zoom room with us.
The video lessons? You can watch those anytime inside the portal ~ morning, afternoon, or late at night. You go at your own pace.
And once you’re in, you’ll be able to revisit everything whenever you want. No deadlines. No pressure.
You don’t need any special apps or fancy software. The only things you’ll download are simple PDFs, like your Playbook or BINGO card ~ just click, and they open right up.
Seriously, everything you need will open with a single click. You can log in from your phone, tablet, or computer ~ whatever’s easiest for you.
And if you ever feel unsure about where to click or how to find something… I’m right here. You'll never be left guessing. 💛
How long are the video lessons?
The lessons are designed to be short, friendly, and easy to fit into your day. Most are around 20–30 minutes, and you can watch them anytime that works for you.
Do I need special ingredients or equipment?
Not really. Most of what you’ll use will be foods you already know, plus a few simple plant-based staples like tofu or flaxseed ~ all easy to find at regular grocery stores. And I’ll show you exactly how to use them step by step.
What if I’m cooking for a spouse or family who isn’t plant-based?
You’re not alone, which is why that’s one of the topics we’ll cover during the first week. You’ll learn strategies to stay steady with your goals while cooking for others ~ without stress or pressure.
What if I’ve tried plant-based eating before and couldn’t stick with it?
That’s exactly why I created this course ~ to make plant-based eating feel doable for you. We’ll focus on mindset, small wins, and simple steps that help you enjoy the process, which is exactly what will make it sustainable for you in the long run.
What if I fall behind or am busy or out of town during The Plant-Based DIP?
You can’t fall behind. Lessons are short, flexible, and available anytime, so you can move at your own pace ~ this is your journey. And if you have a busy stretch or you’re out of town for part of the program, that’s completely okay. You can watch the lessons whenever it works for you and can revisit them anytime you want. You’ll have everything you need waiting for you inside the portal, no matter what your schedule looks like.
Will Plunge Week be too hard?
Not at all. By the time Week 4 arrives, you’ll have a plan, your Playbook, and simple strategies in place ~ plus I’ll be right there each step of the way, supporting and encouraging you. You’ll be more ready for Plunge Week than you think.
What if I’m nervous about eating plant-based away from home?
We'll be covering that during Week 3 of the course. You’ll learn the exact tools to handle restaurants, travel, and gatherings with confidence ~ no awkwardness, no stress.
Is there a refund policy?
Because you’ll receive immediate access to the course materials, all sales are final. But I created this experience to help you succeed, and I’ll support you every step of the way.
If you’ve been wanting to eat plant-based but haven’t found a way to make it doable and work in your real life, joining The Plant-Based DIP is the right next step.
It gives you the structure, support, and simple plan you’ve been missing ~ so you can finally start creating the healthy future you want ~ through the power of plants.
Otherwise, it’s easy to stay stuck right where you are ~ wanting to eat plant-based, but not knowing how to turn that hope into simple, day-to-day real-life action.
Your next step is simple:
Join The Plant-Based DIP and begin the hopeful, healthier journey you’ve been wanting to take for a long time ~ so that you can start feeling better in your body and in your life.
Investment: $147
Join us for The May DIP and be part of the live kickoff call on April 30.
You'll get immediate access to your Welcome Module and course materials as soon as you join.
