Plant Based Support

What happens when you’re doing your best, but still feel sick, unheard, and blamed for your health?In this episode of the Plant Based Support Podcast, Dr. Niki Davis speaks with Kristi Kocsis, a Plant Based Support board member, about her deeply personal journey with veganism, whole-food plant-based eating, weight loss, diabetes, and learning how to advocate for her own health.Kristi shares her journey from becoming vegan at 19 to discovering whole-food plant-based living, lifestyle medicine, and the power of small, consistent changes. After years of feeling unwell, high blood sugar, and losing 150 pounds, her story is a reminder that lasting health can begin with one meal, one walk, and the right support. 💚 GOING PLANT-BASED?Switching to and staying on a plant-based diet can be challenging, so join a supportive community doing it alongside you, with guidance from trusted experts.👉 Join us here: https://plantbasedsupport.orgWHAT YOU’LL GET INSIDE: 👥 Live support groups led by experienced hosts 🧭 Practical, easy-to-follow guidance 💬 A welcoming, judgment-free community 🩺 Educational sessions with clinicians and experts 📅 Accountability that helps you stay consistent 🥗 Tools, recipes, and next steps you can actually useWhether you’re just starting or looking to stay on track, this is a space built to support you at every stage.🤝 STAY CONNECTEDSubscribe for more conversations on plant-based living, health, and real-life change.Every share, comment, or donation helps us reach and support more people on their journey.

What happens when a life-changing diagnosis forces you to question everything you thought you knew about health?In this episode of the Plant-Based Support Podcast, Dr. Niki Davis sits down with wellness expert Shoshana Chaim to explore a powerful, real-life journey into plant-based living, resilience, and long-term healing.After being told her husband could have just months to live, everything shifted. What followed wasn’t a quick fix, but a complete rethinking of health, from food to stress, from mindset to community.This conversation goes beyond “what to eat.”It explores why:• Some people see results on a plant-based diet… and others struggle• Healing isn’t just about food—but also stress, breath, and lived experience• Sustainable change comes from support, not willpowerIf you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right… but not seeing the results you hoped for, this episode will help you make sense of it, and show you what to focus on next.🧠 IN THIS EPISODE• The diagnosis that changed everything• What happened after going plant-based• Why results vary from person to person• The role of cellular health, stress, and breathwork• How community impacts long-term success• What most people miss when trying to “get healthy”💚 READY FOR MORE SUPPORT?You don’t have to figure this out alone.Plant Based Support is a nonprofit community designed to help you turn evidence-based nutrition into real, lasting change, step by step, with guidance and support.👉 Join us here: https://plantbasedsupport.org🌿 WHAT YOU’LL GET INSIDE• Live support groups led by experienced hosts• Practical, easy-to-follow guidance (no overwhelm)• A welcoming, judgment-free community• Educational sessions with clinicians and experts• Accountability that helps you stay consistent• Tools, recipes, and next steps you can actually use• Whether you’re just starting or looking to stay on track, this is a space built to support you at every stage.🤝 STAY CONNECTEDSubscribe for more conversations on plant-based living, health, and real-life change.Every share, comment, or donation helps us reach and support more people on their journey.

Can a plant based diet actually prevent or reverse chronic disease? 🌱In this episode of the Plant Based Support Podcast, Dr. Niki Davis sits down with renowned dietitian and author Julieanna Hever Risse to discuss the science behind plant based nutrition, the dangers of nutrition misinformation, and how whole food plant based eating can transform long term health.Julieanna shares insights from over 30 years of experience helping people improve their health through plant based lifestyle changes. The conversation explores chronic disease prevention, weight management, behavior change, and the growing challenge of misleading diet trends on social media.If you're curious about plant based nutrition, longevity, or lifestyle medicine, this episode provides powerful insights backed by decades of experience.Key Topics Covered🌱 The science behind plant based nutrition❤️ Preventing and reversing chronic disease⚠️ The rise of diet misinformation online🥗 Whole food plant based vs processed vegan foods🧠 Behavioral change and long term habit building📱 Social media influence on nutrition advice⏳ Healthspan and longevity through diet🌱 ABOUT OUR PODCASTThe Plant Based Support Podcast features conversations with clinicians, members, researchers, and leaders in the plant-based movement. Our mission:Support. Educate. Empower.Together, As One.🔗 Learn More / Join the Community / DonateWebsite: https://plantbasedsupport.orgInstagram: @pbnsgFacebook: Plant Based Support🎧 SUBSCRIBE for more episodesIf this episode inspired you, hit the like button, subscribe, and turn on notifications. It helps our nonprofit reach more people who need support, guidance, and hope.

What if the way we eat is directly shaping the future of humanity?In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of the Plant Based Support Podcast, Dr. Niki Davis sits down with Dr. Will Tuttle, author of The World Peace Diet, to explore a bold idea: that veganism is not just about food, but about consciousness, compassion, and cultural transformation.Dr. Tuttle shares his journey from a meat-eating childhood to becoming a Zen monk and global advocate for plant-based living. He challenges modern food culture, discusses the spiritual roots of veganism, and explains why real change begins within.Topics discussed include• The spiritual foundation of veganism• Why modern veganism may be losing its nutritional high ground• The three stages of becoming vegan• Deep veganism vs angry veganism• Grassroots change vs corporate plant-based trends• How food systems shape culture, health, and peaceThis conversation goes beyond nutrition. It questions power, systems, and the normalization of violence in our food supply.If you care about plant-based health, sustainability, animal welfare, climate change, and conscious living, this episode will expand your perspective.Join the Plant Based Support community for evidence-based education, support groups, and live events at plantbasedsupport.orgTell us in the comments:Is veganism just a diet, or is it a movement for something much bigger?🌱 ABOUT OUR PODCASTThe Plant Based Support Podcast features conversations with clinicians, members, researchers, and leaders in the plant-based movement. Our mission:Support. Educate. Empower.Together, As One.🔗 Learn More / Join the Community / DonateWebsite: https://plantbasedsupport.orgInstagram: @pbnsgFacebook: Plant Based Support🎧 SUBSCRIBE for more episodesIf this episode inspired you, hit the like button, subscribe, and turn on notifications. It helps our nonprofit reach more people who need support, guidance, and hope.

We are living at a crossroads. Modern medicine can perform miracles, yet chronic disease continues to rise. Millions live with conditions like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and autoimmune disorders that steal energy and hope. The Plant Based Support Podcast exists to change that.Hosted by physician and former aerospace engineer Dr. Niki Davis, this podcast explores how food, lifestyle, and community can prevent, treat, and even reverse many of today’s most common chronic diseases. Each episode blends credible science with real-life stories—from world-class experts in lifestyle medicine to everyday people reclaiming their health through whole-food, plant-based nutrition.Here, food is more than calories, it’s communication. Every bite sends a message to your body, telling it to heal or to harm. Dr. Davis and her guests translate the latest research into practical, doable steps: what to cook, how to make change stick, and how to thrive in a world designed for shortcuts.You’ll learn: 🌿 How plant-based eating supports heart, metabolic, and immune health 💚 Why lifestyle medicine is the future of true healthcare 🥦 Practical ways to shop, cook, and eat for long-term vitality 👥 The importance of community and accountability in sustaining changeThis isn’t about perfection or trends. It’s about progress, compassion, and evidence-guided transformation. Every episode reminds you that support is essential.Whether you’re a patient, parent, clinician, or simply curious about a healthier path, you’ll find understanding, capability, and belonging here. Together, we’re redefining what healing can look like.Subscribe today on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen, and become part of a global movement toward better health, stronger lives, and brighter futures. Plant Based Support — Turning Science into Steps and Community into Consistency. Learn more at plantbasedsupport.org

Heart disease is still the leading cause of death—but much of it is preventable. ❤️🌱In this episode of the Plant-Based Support Podcast, Dr. Nikki Davis sits down with Dr. Joel Kahn, board-certified cardiologist and leader in plant-based preventive cardiology, to break down how a whole food, plant-based diet and lifestyle medicine can dramatically reduce heart disease risk.Together, they explore why preventive cardiology matters, which cardiac tests and markers everyone should understand, and how genetics like lipoprotein(a) can influence heart health—even in people who eat well and exercise. Dr. Kahn explains advanced testing methods, the difference between soft and hard plaque, and why early awareness is key to long-term wellness.Whether you’re vegan, plant-based, or simply focused on heart disease prevention, this conversation offers clear, practical insights to help you take charge of your cardiovascular health.Key topics covered❤️ Plant-based diet and heart health🌱 Preventive cardiology and lifestyle medicine🩺 Cardiac testing and early detection🧬Lipoprotein(a), ApoB, and genetic risk🥗 Nutrition, wellness, and heart disease preventionChapters00:00 Introduction to Plant-Based Living and Heart Health03:00 The Impact of Plant-Based Diet on Cardiovascular Disease05:46 Personal Journeys and Family Health History08:50 Understanding Cardiac Testing and Markers11:35 The Importance of Lipoprotein(a) and Genetic Factors14:51 Advanced Testing for Heart Health17:38 The Role of Niacin in Heart Health20:20 Apolipoprotein B and Its Significance23:29 Soft Plaque vs. Hard Plaque in Heart Disease26:09 Conclusion and Community Support🌱 ABOUT OUR PODCASTThe Plant Based Support Podcast features conversations with clinicians, members, researchers, and leaders in the plant-based movement. Our mission:Support. Educate. Empower.Together, As One.🔗 Learn More / Join the Community / DonateWebsite: https://plantbasedsupport.orgInstagram: @pbnsgFacebook: Plant Based Support

Welcome to the very first episode of the Plant Based Support Podcast!Hosted by Dr. Niki Davis, MD, DipABLM, this conversation opens the door to the story that started it all.In this powerful episode, Dr. Davis sits down with Paul Chatlin, founder of Plant Based Support (formerly PBNSG), who shares how a life-altering heart diagnosis led him to whole-food, plant-based nutrition, and ultimately inspired a nationwide community built on compassion, education, and evidence-based guidance.🌿 In this episode you’ll learn:• Paul’s emotional and extraordinary healing journey• How plant-based nutrition transformed his health and his life• Why Plant Based Support was created• The power of community in making lifestyle change possible• How thousands of people are improving their health through connection and supportWhether you're plant-curious, newly transitioning, or a long-time advocate, this conversation will inspire, uplift, and remind you what’s possible when education meets community.🌱 ABOUT OUR PODCASTThe Plant Based Support Podcast features conversations with clinicians, members, researchers, and leaders in the plant-based movement. Our mission:Support. Educate. Empower.Together, As One.🔗 Learn More / Join the Community / DonateWebsite: https://plantbasedsupport.orgInstagram: @pbnsgFacebook: Plant Based Support🎧 SUBSCRIBE for more episodes