Marian Erikson

Plant Based Briefing

Health EN ↓ 1249 episodes

The daily inspiration you need to stay committed to your healthy, compassionate, and sustainable lifestyle. I narrate the best articles from experts in plant-based and vegan living—all with permission and passion—curated and narrated for you in just 10 minutes every weekday. Episodes cover the many compelling reasons to embrace a vegan lifestyle. From the ethical treatment of animals to key health benefits, environmental impact, and social justice issues like world hunger and climate change, you'll hear it all. Stay informed about critical subjects such as antibiotic resistance, wildlife conse...

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Marian Erikson

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Health

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plantbasedbriefing.com

Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

170: Fermentation for Alternative Protein Production by GFI.org 17.12.2021

Learn about the different types of fermentation for alternative protein production, and why fermentation is important. From GFI.org. The Good Food Institute is an international nonprofit reimagining meat production in order to make the global food system better for the planet, people, and animals. GFI understands that with "alternative proteins" we can mitigate the environmental impact of our food...

169: Is It Expensive to be Plant Based? Quite the Opposite, It Turns Out by Dawn Yanek at TheBeet.com 16.12.2021

Many say it's expensive to be plant based. But it's quite the opposite, it turns out. By Dawn Yanek at TheBeet.com. The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, news, reviews, expert advice . They cover everything from vegan restaurants to the latest food products that make it even easier to eat plant-based, to which whole foods to eat daily to get the right amount of p...

168: The Calorie Density Approach to Nutrition and Lifelong Weight Management by Jeff Novick at ForksOverKnives.com 15.12.2021

Jeff Novick MS, RD explains the principles of calorie density for nutrition and weight management. At ForksOverKnives.com. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary Forks Over Knives in 2011, showing people how to regain control of their health and their lives with a plant-based diet. Si...

167: I Cut My Weight in Half on a WFPB Diet by Andrea Sereda at ForksOverKnives.com 14.12.2021

Andrea Sereda gained weight when she went vegan. She then went WFPB and lost 150 pounds! At ForksOverKnives.com. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary Forks Over Knives in 2011, showing people how to regain control of their health and their lives with a plant-based diet. Since then F...

166: Vystopia: The Anguish of Being Vegan in a Non-Vegan World by Michael Ofei at TheMinimalistVegan.com 13.12.2021

Michael Ofei interviews Dr. Clare Mann about Vystopia - the anguish of being vegan in a non-vegan world. At TheMinimalistVegan.com. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here , or send me an email with feedback at Marian@PlantBasedBriefing.com Thank you! 💚 Maša and Michael Ofei are best selling authors, passionate bloggers, youtubers and podcasters, exploring what it means to live wit...

165: "What I Eat in a Day," from a Longtime Vegan by Alyssa Atkinson at TheBeet.com 10.12.2021

A longtime vegan shares what she eats in a day to demonstrate how exciting, simple and nutritious plant-based eating can be. By Alyssa Atkinson at TheBeet.com. The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, news, reviews, expert advice . They cover everything from vegan restaurants to the latest food products that make it even easier to eat plant-based, to which whole foo...

164: How the Loss of Biodiversity and Ecosystems Increases Pandemic Risk by ProVeg.com 09.12.2021

ProVeg International explains the connection between loss of biodiversity and ecosystems, and pandemic risk. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here , or send me an email with feedback at Marian@PlantBasedBriefing.com Thank you! 💚 ProVeg International is a food awareness organization striving for a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans,...

163: Improving Workplace Menus by Balanced.org 08.12.2021

5 steps to advocate for healthier meals at your workplace, from Balanced.org Have any feedback about the podcast? I read and reply to every email: Marian@PlantBasedBriefing.com . Or DM me, you'll find my social links below. Balanced is a network of public health professionals, nutrition science experts, and everyday people from around the world fighting for a healthier food system one menu at a ti...

162: Dairy Studies: What the Industry Doesn't Want You to Know by Switch4Good.org 07.12.2021

Switch4Good explains how dairy studies are designed to favor a positive dairy outcome.  Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Switch4Good is an evidence-based nonprofit dedicated to rattling accepted norms around dairy and health. They're working to abolish the current system of dietary racial oppression, and promoting solutions for climate change. They have a fanta...

161: Vegan Cooking for Beginners - Get Started the Easy Way by Brigitte Gemme of VeganFamilyKitchen.com 06.12.2021

An introduction to vegan cooking - for beginners or those who've tried it but were disappointed with the results! Brigitte Gemme of VeganFamilyKitchen.com shares tips and advice about how to get started - the easy way. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easi...

160: The Climate and Biodiversity Crises are Inextricably Interconnected - Their Solutions Can Be Too by Emily Hennessee at GFI.org 03.12.2021

Learn how the climate and biodiversity crises are inextricably interconnected – their solutions can be too. By Emily Hennessee at GFI.org. The Good Food Institute is an international nonprofit reimagining meat production in order to make the global food system better for the planet, people, and animals. GFI understands that with "alternative proteins" we can mitigate the environmental impact of ou...

159: Health Concerns With Eggs by PCRM.org 02.12.2021

Learn about the health concerns with egg consumption including heart disease and stroke, diabetes, cancer and kidney disease. From PCRM.org. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is a non-profit organization founded by Dr. Neal Barnard, combining the clout and expertise of more than 12,000 physicians, dietitians, and...

158: How to Eat to Reduce Plantar Fasciitis Pain, From a Doctor by Karen Asp at TheBeet.com 01.12.2021

How to Eat To Reduce Plantar Fasciitis Pain, From a Doctor, by Karen Asp at TheBeet.com The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, news, reviews, expert advice . They cover everything from vegan restaurants to the latest food products that make it even easier to eat plant-based, to which whole foods to eat daily to get the right amount of protein, iron and other essen...

157: How Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) Fuel Pandemics 30.11.2021

The continued creation of new viruses by CAFOs and animal vaccinations is not abating and promises more deadly pandemics. Worse, food producers seemed to have learned nothing from previous bird and swine flu pandemics. By Martha Rosenberg at CounterPunch.org and posted at All-Creatures.org. All-Creatures is a non-profit dedicated to cruelty-free living through a vegan lifestyle according to Judeo-...

156: From High Cholesterol to Healthy Lifestyle Advocate: A Provider's Perspective by Sarah Landman at Balanced.org 29.11.2021

Hear the inspiring story of Kansas City's only Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner, Trey Bennett. An interview by Sarah Landman at Balanced.org. Please send me some feedback - I read and reply to every email: Marian@PlantBasedBriefing.com . Or DM me, you'll find my social links below. Balanced is a network of public health professionals, nutrition science experts, and everyday people f...

155: Stop Before You Shop: The Issues With Black Friday and Cyber Monday by Solene Rauturier at GoodOnYou.eco 26.11.2021

What are some of the environmental and social issues with Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Solene Rauturier at GoodOnYou.eco explains. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Good on You is the world's leading source for fashion brand ratings. They're a group of campaigners, fashion professionals, scientists, writers and developers who care for our planet, people and an...

154: When Your Partner Isn't On Board With a Plant Based Diet by Cory Warren at ForksOverKnives.com 25.11.2021

Learn some helpful tips if your partner isn't on board with a plant based diet. By Cory Warren at ForksOverKnives.com Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary Forks Over Knives in 2011, showing people how to regain control of their health and their lives with a plant-based diet. Since t...

153: Dairy and Increased Risk of MS by Switch4Good.org 24.11.2021

Switch4Good explains the links between dairy and MS. Even if you've consumed dairy decades ago.  Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here . Thank you! 💚 Switch4Good is an evidence-based nonprofit dedicated to rattling accepted norms around dairy and health. They're working to abolish the current system of dietary racial oppression, and promoting solutions for climate change. They ha...

152: The Best Vegan Thanksgiving Roasts: Your Ultimate Taste Test by Anna Keeve at TheBeet.com 23.11.2021

If you're searching for the best turkey alternative that you can serve as a vegan main dish for your holiday meal, we've tested 5 vegan turkey roasts. By Anna Keeve at TheBeet.com. The Beet is a plant-based platform offering information on food, health, news, reviews, expert advice . They cover everything from vegan restaurants to the latest food products that make it even easier to eat plant-base...

151: 'Inside The Wool Industry' and 'Tell Wilson You Want Vegan Athletic Equipment' by Peta.org 22.11.2021

Peta has created an action alert to make it quick and easy to ask for plant based tennis balls … it takes just a few seconds using the link below! ACTION ALERT : https://support.peta.org/page/35002/action/1   Learn about the wool industry, and ask Wilson to make wool-free tennis balls. The vast majority of tennis balls contain wool, a product which contributes heavily to climate change and causes...

150: What About Coconuts, Coconut Milk, and Coconut Oil MCTs by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org 19.11.2021

Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org explains the difference, nutrition-wise, between whole coconuts and coconut milk or coconut oil. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow o...

149: How to Improvise a Balanced Vegan Meal from Pantry Ingredients 18.11.2021

Brigitte Gemme of VeganFamilyKitchen.com explains how to throw together a quick, balanced vegan meal from pantry ingredients, and how to build your cooking confidence as a result.  Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Brigitte offers delicious whole food plant based weekly meal plans to make meal planning and batch cooking easier! No need to worry about "what's for...

148: Fight Erectile Dysfunction and 4 More Reasons to Go Plant Based This Movember by Josh Cullimore, MD at PCRM.org. 17.11.2021

Dr. Josh Cullimore at PCRM.org explains how a plant based diet can help fight erectile dysfunction, reduce the risk of prostate cancer, have a healthy testosterone level, improve fertility and mood. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here . Thank you! 💚 The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is a non-profit organization founded by Dr. Neal Barnard, combining the clout an...

147: Fly High Little Sparrow by Sandra Kyle of EndAnimalSlaughter.org and published at All-Creatures.org 16.11.2021

Sandra Kyle writes about her friend, Lonia, rescuing a baby sparrow who couldn't fly high enough to be released back into the wild, and the beautiful relationship that developed between them. Posted at All-Creatures.org. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 All-Creatures is a non-profit dedicated to cruelty-free living through a vegan lifestyle according to Judeo-C...

146: 'Environmental Hazards of Wool' and 'Tell Wilson You Want Vegan Athletic Equipment' by Peta.org 15.11.2021

Please help us reach out to Wilson to ask for plant based tennis balls. Peta has created an action alert to make it quick and easy to do so … it takes just a few seconds! ACTION : https://support.peta.org/page/35002/action/1   The vast majority of tennis balls contain wool, a product which contributes heavily to climate change and causes severe harm to sheep. Learn why and take a few seconds to as...

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