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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145 [Part 2] Eric Adams NYC's Vegan Mayor Shares His Health Journey by Lucy Danziger at TheBeet.com 12.11.2021

From blind diabetic to healthy and medication-free, Eric Adams, NYC's first vegan mayor, shares his health journey. By Lucy Danziger at TheBeet.com. Part 2 of 2. 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 f...

144: [Part 1] Eric Adams NYC's First Vegan Mayor Shares His Health Journey by Lucy Danziger at TheBeet.com 11.11.2021

From blind diabetic to healthy and medication-free, Eric Adams, NYC's first vegan mayor, shares his health journey. By Lucy Danziger at TheBeet.com. Part 1 of 2. 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 f...

143: Plant Based Kids by Veerle Vrindts at ProVeg.com 10.11.2021

Veerle Vrindts at ProVeg International shares her 5 best tips on how to get children to eat more plant based foods. ProVeg International is a food awareness organization striving for a world where everyone chooses delicious and healthy food that is good for all humans, animals, and the planet. Their mission is to reduce the global consumption of animals by 50% by the year 2040. They aim to transfo...

142: Climate Change and the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report by Bronwyn Slater at VeganSustainability.com 09.11.2021

Bronwyn Slater at VeganSustainability.com explains the findings in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report. Vegan Sustainability Magazine is a free, online, quarterly magazine for vegans and non-vegans worldwide who are interested in the Environment and Sustainability. It's rooted in a non-violent ethos that advocates love and compassion for all living beings. They promote a su...

141: Ditch Dairy for Stronger Bones by PlantPureCommunities.org 08.11.2021

PlantPure Communities explains why ditching dairy will give you stronger bones. The nonprofit organization PlantPure Communities (PPC) works to build stronger, healthier, and more sustainable communities through research, policy, and program activities. They collaborate with local community organizations to educate people about the health and environmental benefits of a whole food, plant-based (WF...

140: How I Define "Cruelty-Free" by Sandra Nomoto at SandraNomoto.com 05.11.2021

Sandra Nomoto shares what 'cruelty-free' means to her and how she uses the definition to define her target clients. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 "The Content Doctor" Sandra Nomoto is a content writer and editor for ethical and cruelty-free businesses, and copyeditor, ghostwriter, and book formatter for authors. At 25, she founded Conscious Public Relations...

139: Chicken vs Wildlife: The Environmental Costs of Eating Poultry from BiologicalDiversity.org 04.11.2021

Consumption of chicken is increasing drastically. Learn about the environmental cost of eating chicken from the Center for Biological Diversity. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 The Center for Biological Diversity is a non-profit working to secure a future for all species, great and small, hovering on the brink of extinction. We do so through science, law and c...

138: 7 Keys to Success on a Healthy Vegan Diet by Brian Wendel at ForksOverKnives.com 03.11.2021

Brian Wendel of ForksOverKnives.com shares 7 keys to success on a healthy vegan diet. 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 Forks Over Knives released bestselling books, launched a mobile recipe app and maintains a website...

137: The Sad Link Between Animal Agriculture and Experiments by Tara Jackson at VeganFTA.com 02.11.2021

Tara Jackson from the New Zealand Anti-Vivisection Society discusses the sad link between animal agriculture and animal experimentation, at VeganFTA.com. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 VeganFTA is a small team of vegan activists supporting all forms of activism. They create videos highlighting the work of activists and animal rescuers. They write and publish...

136: I Finally Learned the Secret to Making Mind Blowing Vegan Cheese 31.10.2021

Calen Otto from Unruly Travel shares the secret to mind-blowing vegan cheese at Rebel Cheese in Austin, TX. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Excited to have a new contributor on the podcast! Calen Otto from Unruly Travel is a travel blogger, activist, writer, and podcaster who often settles near Asheville, North Carolina. They identify as queer and vegan, and t...

135: Does it Make Sense to Serve Beef Ramen at COP26 by Sailesh Rao at ClimateHealers.org 29.10.2021

Dr. Sailesh Rao at ClimateHealers.org discusses the upcoming climate conference, COP26, and politicians' and the media's unwillingness to address animal agriculture as a leading cause. Please take a moment to rate & review the podcast here. Thank you! 💚 Dr. Sailesh Rao is the Founder and Executive Director of Climate Healers, a non-profit dedicated towards healing the Earth's climate. Dr. Rao is...

134: The Ultimate Guide to Having a Green Halloween by Lara Robertson at GoodOnYou.eco 28.10.2021

Lara Robertson at GoodOnYou.eco shares ways to have an eco-friendly and sustainable Halloween. 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 animals and help drive the whole industr...

133: Treating Reflux in Babies with Diet by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org 27.10.2021

Oh, how I wish I'd known this! Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org explains how to treat reflux in babies with a simple diet change. 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...

132: What to Eat If You Lose Your Sense of Smell and Taste Due to COVID by Louisa Richards at TheBeet.com 26.10.2021

What to do if you lose your sense of smell and taste due to COVID. By Louisa Richards at TheBeet.com. Help others find this podcast. Pease rate & review it   here. 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...

131: How to Support Your Immune System with a Plant Based Diet by Dana Hudepohl at ForksOverKnives.com 25.10.2021

Hi fiber, high variety, healthy immune system! Dana Hudepohl shares ways to support your immune system with a plant based diet at ForksOverKnives.com. 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 Forks Over Knives released bestse...

130: Slaughterhouse Workers, Farmed Animals and Animal Advocates: Can There Be Justice for All? By Karen Davis of United Poultry Concerns at UPC-Online.org 22.10.2021

Karen Davis of United Poultry Concerns discusses the social justice issues relating to slaughterhouse workers, farmed animals, and animal advocates. United Poultry Concerns, founded by Karen Davis, is a nonprofit organization that promotes the compassionate and respectful treatment of domestic fowl including a sanctuary for chickens in Virginia. Karen is the author of numerous books, essays, artic...

129: From Slaughterhouse Worker to Vegan: 'The Work Made Me Sick' at All-Creatures.org 21.10.2021

Jade Chamberlain writes about slaughterhouse worker Craig Whitney's experiences. Originally published at Plant Based News, posted at All-Creatures.org. All-Creatures is a non-profit dedicated to cruelty-free living through a vegan lifestyle according to Judeo-Christian ethics. Their website is filled with vegan resources relating to animal issues, including bible studies, how to stop cruelty in ch...

128: [Part 2] Gut-Health Promoting Foods and Recipes to Nourish Your Microbiome by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org 20.10.2021

Ocean Robbins at Food Revolution Network shares gut health promoting foods and recipes for a healthy gut microbiome. Part 2 of 2. Ocean Robbins is CEO Food Revolution Network a non-profit organization committed to healthy, ethical, and sustainable food for all. Guided by John and Ocean Robbins, with more than 500,000 members and with the collaboration of many of the top food revolutionary leaders...

127: [Part 1] Gut-Health Promoting Foods and Recipes to Nourish Your Microbiome by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org 19.10.2021

Ocean Robbins at Food Revolution Network shares gut health promoting foods and recipes for a healthy gut microbiome. Part 1 of 2. Ocean Robbins is CEO Food Revolution Network a non-profit organization committed to healthy, ethical, and sustainable food for all. Guided by John and Ocean Robbins, with more than 500,000 members and with the collaboration of many of the top food revolutionary leaders...

126: Nutritional Deficiencies on Plant-Forward Diets by Julia Ryan at Balanced.org 18.10.2021

Learn about nutritional deficiencies on plant-forward diets compared to the Standard American Diet (SAD), including Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and more. By Julia Ryan at Balanced.org. 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 time. Their community-led campaigns and insti...

125: How to Lose Weight by Eating More Food by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org 15.10.2021

125: How to Lose Weight Eating More Food by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org explains how to lose weight by eating more food. 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 of the American College of Lifesty...

124: Diet and Depression: Exploring the Connection by Lindsay Morris at ForksOverKnives.com 14.10.2021

Lindsay Morris shares key ways diet can impact depression and overall mental health at ForksOverKnives.com. 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 Forks Over Knives released bestselling books, launched a mobile recipe app a...

123: These Plant Based Foods Can Help You Sleep Better by Karen Asp at TheBeet.com 13.10.2021

Karen Asp  at TheBeet.com shares some plant based foods that help you sleep better. 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 essential...

122: WFPB Diet Interesting and Relevant Facts by PlantPureCommunities.org 12.10.2021

PlantPure Communities shares interesting facts and statistics about a Whole Food Plant Based diet that you can use when discussing a WFPB diet with family and friends. The nonprofit organization PlantPure Communities (PPC) works to build stronger, healthier, and more sustainable communities through research, policy, and program activities. They collaborate with local community organizations to edu...

121: Turkeys by United Poultry Concerns at UPC-Online.org 11.10.2021

United Poultry Concerns shares information on turkeys and what they experience when they're used in our food system.  United Poultry Concerns, founded by Karen Davis, is a nonprofit organization that promotes the compassionate and respectful treatment of domestic fowl including a sanctuary for chickens in Virginia. Karen is the author of numerous books, essays, articles and campaigns advocating fo...

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