Plant Based Support

Dr. Niki Davis
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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 change This 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—one meal, one story, one supportive conversation at a time. 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

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

    4h ago

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

    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

    34 min
  2. What Doctors Miss About Nutrition | Dr. Sandra Musial

    May 21

    What Doctors Miss About Nutrition | Dr. Sandra Musial

    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. 💚 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.

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

    May 6

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

    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.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.

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

    Apr 23

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

    What happens when your identity, your career, and your beliefs collide? 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. We explore: • The moment she realized changing her environment wasn’t enough to find peace • What it actually takes to question your identity and start over • The hidden cost of lifestyle change, and why it’s more than just food • Her unexpected path to Hell’s Kitchen and the moral tension behind that decision • A powerful perspective on impact vs. personal integrity that challenges the way we think about change • Why building a peaceful, intentional life starts from within, not from external success This is a conversation about more than plant-based living. It’s about identity, purpose, and the courage to step into uncomfortable spaces to create real change. 💚 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

    30 min
  5. The Diet That Helped Reverse Heart Disease ft. Shoshana Chaim / Podcast ep. 11

    Apr 8

    The Diet That Helped Reverse Heart Disease ft. Shoshana Chaim / Podcast ep. 11

    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 willpower If 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 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.

    32 min
  6. They Said Food Doesn’t Matter… She Proved Them Wrong ft. Naomi Green / Podcast ep. 10

    Mar 25

    They Said Food Doesn’t Matter… She Proved Them Wrong ft. Naomi Green / Podcast ep. 10

    What if everything you were told about food and disease was incomplete? In this episode of the Plant Based Support Podcast, Dr. Niki Davis speaks with Naomi Green, a plant-based health coach who transformed her life after a breast cancer diagnosis at just 27. After being told that “what you eat doesn’t matter,” Naomi took her health into her own hands—and everything changed. This powerful conversation explores: • The truth about food and chronic disease • Why many people feel powerless in the medical system • How plant-based nutrition supports weight loss, energy, and long-term health • The missing piece in traditional healthcare • How lifestyle changes can help reduce reliance on medications Naomi shares how she lost weight, regained energy, and built a life centered on helping others take back control of their health—without extreme dieting or restriction. If you’ve ever felt confused, overwhelmed, or stuck on your health journey, this episode offers clarity, hope, and practical direction. Watch the full episode and discover what’s possible. 👉 Visit www.plantbasedsupport.org to learn more and join our community. 🌱 ABOUT OUR PODCAST The 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 / Donate Website: https://plantbasedsupport.org Instagram: @pbnsg Facebook: Plant Based Support 🎧 SUBSCRIBE for more episodes If 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. #PlantBasedHealth #LifestyleMedicine #WeightLossJourney #ChronicDisease #PlantBasedSupport

    37 min
  7. The Diet Doctors Are Using to Reverse Chronic Disease with Julieanna Hever Risse / Podcast ep. 9

    Mar 11

    The Diet Doctors Are Using to Reverse Chronic Disease with Julieanna Hever Risse / Podcast ep. 9

    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 PODCAST The 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 / Donate Website: https://plantbasedsupport.org Instagram: @pbnsg Facebook: Plant Based Support 🎧 SUBSCRIBE for more episodes If 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.

    31 min
  8. Healing Through Connection: A Holistic Approach with Dr. Alona Pulde

    Mar 3

    Healing Through Connection: A Holistic Approach with Dr. Alona Pulde

    In this episode of the Plant-Based Support Podcast, Dr. Niki Davis speaks with Dr. Alona Pulde about the importance of connection in healthcare, the integration of traditional and modern medicine, and the impact of chronic stress on health. Dr. Polde shares her journey into medicine, her experiences with nutrition and lifestyle medicine, and how she empowers patients to reconnect with their core needs for better health outcomes. The conversation emphasizes a holistic approach to healthcare that considers the whole person, their relationships, and their emotional well-being. This episode is essential for anyone struggling with weight loss, burnout, diabetes, heart disease, or feeling stuck despite doing everything right. 🔑 Key Topics Covered Whole food plant based diet and cholesterol Chronic stress and inflammation Weight loss resistance and cortisol Emotional eating and survival mode Women’s health and burnout Connection as medicine Lifestyle medicine and disease reversal Chapters 00:00 The Journey to Plant-Based Healing 01:49 The Healing Power of Connection 05:42 Integrating Eastern and Western Medicine 10:25 The Impact of Chronic Stress 14:23 Reconnecting with Core Needs 19:38 Empowerment Through Understanding 21:47 Personalized Coaching and Holistic Health 26:58 The Importance of Community and Support 🌱 ABOUT OUR PODCAST The 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 / Donate Website: https://plantbasedsupport.org Instagram: @pbnsg Facebook: Plant Based Support 🎧 SUBSCRIBE for more episodes If 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.

    30 min
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About

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 change This 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—one meal, one story, one supportive conversation at a time. 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

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  • Creator
    Dr. Niki Davis
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean

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