Plant Based Support

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 sti

Plant Based Support is a arts podcast hosted by Dr. Niki Davis, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dr. Niki Davis hosts Plant Based Support, a arts show with 16 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  Why We're the Only Mammals Getting Heart Disease ft. Glen Merzer

  Jun 18, 202629 minS1

  The Argument for Plant-Based Eating You've Never Heard Before In this episode of the Plant Based Support Podcast, Dr. Niki Davis sits down with author, screenwriter, filmmaker, and longtime plant-based advocate Glen Merzer for a thoughtful conversation about health, storytelling, compassion, and the power of changing minds. Glen shares his journey from Hollywood television writer to co-author of influential books including Mad Cowboy, Food Is Climate, Own Your Health, and Moving Medicine Forward. Together, they explore why communication matters in health advocacy, what motivates lasting behavior change, and how storytelling can inspire people to rethink their relationship with food. In this conversation, you'll discover: 🌱 Why Glen believes humans are biologically designed to thrive on plants 🌱 The surprising reason humans are the only mammals that commonly develop heart disease from blocked arteries 🌱 Why community support is often the missing ingredient in successful lifestyle change 🌱 How plant-based eating impacts health, ethics, and the climate crisis 🌱 What gives Glen hope for the future of the plant-based movement 🌱 A preview of his upcoming film, Buddhist Blues Whether you're plant-curious, newly plant-based, or a longtime advocate, this episode offers practical insights, thoughtful discussion, and plenty of inspiration. 🎙 Guest: Glen Merzer Author | Screenwriter | Filmmaker | Podcast Host 🔗 Learn more: • Glen Merzer: www.glenmerzer.com • Plant Based Support: www.plantbasedsupport.org 💚 Join the Plant Based Support community for live events, support groups, expert education, recipes, resources, and encouragement from people who understand the journey. 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may benefit from this conversation. #PlantBasedSupport #GlenMerzer #PlantBasedDiet #WholeFoodPlantBased #LifestyleMedicine #HeartHealth #Vegan #PlantBasedLiving #Nutrition #HealthPodcast

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  Episode #15

  “Thank God It’s Today” & The 40% Happiness Factor

  Jun 17, 202634 minS1

  What does happiness really come from? Is it success, money, health, purpose… or something deeper? In this powerful episode of the Plant Based Support Podcast, Dr. Niki Davis sits down with author, speaker, and happiness coach Ricky Powell for a deeply human conversation about mindset, gratitude, plant-based living, purpose, resilience, and what it truly means to live well. Before becoming a happiness coach, Ricky spent decades working in television, helping put some of the biggest shows on air at NBC. But behind the scenes, he was navigating workplace toxicity, personal loss, health scares, and life-changing realizations that completely transformed the direction of his life. Together, Dr. Niki and Ricky explore: 📺 Ricky’s journey from Hollywood and NBC into lifelong happiness coaching 🌱 Ricky’s return to plant-based living after a life-threatening heart condition 🧠 The “40% Happiness Factor” and the science of positive psychology 💚 Gratitude, forgiveness, service, and emotional wellbeing ⚡ Why mindset changes everything — even in difficult seasons of life ✨ The difference between “Thank God It’s Friday” and “Thank God It’s Today” 🤝 How community and connection help lasting health changes stick This episode is warm, inspiring, funny, emotional, and full of practical wisdom for anyone seeking better health, deeper meaning, and a more joyful life. Whether you are plant-based, plant-curious, rebuilding your health, or simply trying to navigate life with more peace and purpose — this conversation will stay with you. ⏱ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:13 Ricky’s unbelievable origin story 05:25 Workplace toxicity and discovering happiness psychology 06:37 Returning to plant-based living 12:26 “Everything happens”, reframing life 15:11 The 40% Happiness Factor 17:01 Gratitude, forgiveness & service 23:28 “Thank God It’s Today” mindset 25:16 Loss, mortality & purpose 30:43 Lifelong Happiness & final thoughts 🔗 Learn more about Ricky Powell: Website: lifelonghappiness.com 💚 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.org WHAT 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 use Whether you’re just starting or looking to stay on track, this is a space built to support you at every stage. 🤝 STAY CONNECTED Subscribe 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. #PlantBasedSupport #Happiness #PlantBasedLiving #LifestyleMedicine #PositivePsychology #Mindset #Gratitude #Wellness #Purpose #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth

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  Episode #14

  What Doctors Miss About Nutrition | Dr. Sandra Musial

  May 21, 202633 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Dr. Niki Davis talks with Dr. Sandra Musial of Plant Docs about whole food plant-based nutrition, lifestyle medicine, and how community support can help people build healthier habits that last.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>💚 GOING PLANT-BASED?</p><p>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.</p><p>👉 Join us here: https://plantbasedsupport.org</p><p><br></p><p>WHAT YOU’LL GET INSIDE:</p><p> 👥 Live support groups led by experienced hosts</p><p> 🧭 Practical, eas...

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  Episode #13

  From Feeling Sick Every Day to Training for a Half Marathon: She Lost 150 Pounds!

  May 6, 202633 minS1

  <p>What happens when you’re doing your best, but still feel sick, unheard, and blamed for your health?</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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, hi...

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  Episode #12

  The Hard Truth About Going Vegan No One Wants to Admit ft. Josie Clemens

  Apr 22, 202630 minS1

  <p>What happens when your identity, your career, and your beliefs collide?</p><p>In this conversation, Josie Clemens shares the real story behind her journey, from growing up with a deep spiritual curiosity to becoming a chef, walking away from everything she built, and redefining what it means to live in alignment.</p><p><br></p><p>We explore:</p><p>• The moment she realized changing her environment wasn’t enough to find peace</p><p>• What it actually takes to question your identity and start over</p><p>• The hidden cost of lifestyle change, and why it’s more than...

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