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Nutrition · Marian Erikson

Plant Based Briefing

by Marian Erikson

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 conservation, and the vital role of sustainable living in our everyday choices. Whether you're looking for guidance on plant-based nutrition, creative vegan recipes, tips for eco-friendly travel, or the latest in plant-based entertainment, this podcast has something for you. Each episode is designed to empower you with knowledge and strengthen your commitment to living a life that aligns with your values. Tune in daily and transform your understanding of plant-based living while gathering inspiration to continue on your journey. Let's inspire each other to make kinder, healthier, and more sustainable choices—one episode at a time. Your path to a compassionate lifestyle starts here!

Latest episodes

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1260: How To Turn Down The Food Noise... Without Drugs by Brigitte Gemme at BrigitteGemme.com

How To Turn Down The Food Noise... Without Drugs Can't start a healthy eating habit right now? Do this instead. Written by Brigitte Gemme at BrigitteGemme.com. #vegan

Nov 10
5 min

1259: Why What I Learned Studying Nutrition Is So Important, I Am Sharing It with Everyone by Sally Malanga at MainStreetVegan.com

Why What I Learned Studying Nutrition Is So Important, I Am Sharing It with Everyone "As I watched vibrant, intelligent people I love slowly crumble from diseased arter

Nov 3
6 min

1254: Women Face Higher Heart Disease Risks, and a Plant-Based Diet May Help, Studies Find by the VegNews Editors at VegNews.com

Women Face Higher Heart Disease Risks, and a Plant-Based Diet May Help, Studies Find Meet Elwood's Organic Dog Meat, the viral fake farm using outrage and "humanely rai

Oct 28
5 min

1257: Fasting Mimicking Diet In Crohn's Disease by Dr Shireen Kassam at PlantBasedHealthProfessionals.com

Fasting Mimicking Diet In Crohn's Disease This 2026 randomised controlled trial evaluates the effects of FMD in adults with mild-to-moderate Crohn's disease. The findin

Oct 20
5 min

1256: After a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Spurred Me to Go Plant-Based, I Feel Like the Energizer Bunny by Michael Andrus at ForksOverKnives.com

After a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Spurred Me to Go Plant-Based, I Feel Like the Energizer Bunny The doctors recommended a regimen of chemotherapy drugs, warning me of s

Oct 13
5 min

1255: Animal Factory, Factory Farm, Or Something Else? Testing The Language Of Advocacy by Erika Berglund & Carol Hardy at Faunalytics.org

Animal Factory, Factory Farm, Or Something Else? Testing The Language Of Advocacy The meat industry orchestrated a coordinated online campaign to discredit the landmark

Oct 6
12 min

1254: This Family Farm Raises Dogs for Meat—and We're Kind of Obsessed by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com

This Family Farm Raises Dogs for Meat—and We're Kind of Obsessed Meet Elwood's Organic Dog Meat, the viral fake farm using outrage and "humanely raised" dogs to expose

Sep 29
9 min

1253: The Best Source of Iodine to Avoid Deficiency by Dr Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org

The Best Source of Iodine to Avoid Deficiency Iodine is essential for thyroid health. Many people rely on iodized salt or dairy for iodine—but there are healthier sourc

Sep 22
7 min

1252: McDonald's, Subway and Taco Bell Fail to Meet Antibiotic Reduction Commitments. By Natasha Gilbert at SentientMedia.org

McDonald's, Subway and Taco Bell Fail to Meet Antibiotic Reduction Commitments If you're looking to reduce your water impact, eating less meat is a great place to start

Sep 15
7 min

1251: She Was Never Meant To Survive. She Did Anyway. In Memory of Jo by Elle Flemming at VeganFTA.com

She Was Never Meant To Survive. She Did Anyway. In Memory of Jo "She was on her way to slaughter as one of billions of hens cycled through an industry that had already

Sep 8
6 min

1250: Comparing Vegetarian and Vegan Athletic Performance, Endurance, and Strength by Dr Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org

Comparing Vegetarian and Vegan Athletic Performance, Endurance, and Strength Long-term plant-based eating may improve exercise capacity and endurance. Listen to today's

Aug 25
5 min

1249: Everyone's Talking About ChatGPT's Water Use. Almost No One's Talking About What Uses More. By Seth Millstein at SentientMedia.org

Everyone's Talking About ChatGPT's Water Use. Almost No One's Talking About What Uses More. If you're looking to reduce your water impact, eating less meat is a great p

Aug 18
10 min

1248: Is Fruit Healthy? Busting Common Fruit Myths by Nelson Huber-Disla at NutritionStudies.org

Is Fruit Healthy? Busting Common Fruit Myths "What's the truth about fruit? How does it affect our overall health, and what are the pros and cons of eating fruit in mor

Aug 11
8 min

1147: Do Brain Supplements Work? Sorting The Evidence From The Marketing by Drs Ayesha & Dean Sherzai at TheBrainDocs.com

Do Brain Supplements Work? Sorting The Evidence From The Marketing "For most healthy adults, brain supplements don't work. Nootropics like ginkgo biloba and lion's mane

Aug 4
6 min

1246: American Horses Are Still Being Slaughtered for Meat by Jessica Scott-Reid at SentientMedia.org

American Horses Are Still Being Slaughtered for Meat Did you know horses are still being slaughtered for meat? 83% of Americans oppose slaughtering horses for food, yet

Jul 28
8 min

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Jul 21
15 min

1244: Low-Carb Plant-Based Diet – What To Eat? by Dr. Shireen Kassam at PlantBasedHealthProfessionals.com

Low-Carb Plant-Based Diet – What To Eat? The ideal macronutrient combination for a healthy diet remains hotly debated, However, there are different ways to achieve a hi

Jul 14
11 min

1243: Evidence-Based Nutrition Delivers Hope Worldwide by Marianne Pia F. Almario, MD at NutritionStudies.org

Evidence-Based Nutrition Delivers Hope Worldwide "My journey into the whole-food plant-based (WFPB) lifestyle began with a moment of disbelief and awakening. After fini

Jun 30
11 min

1242: Neurotech Company Says Its Brain Chips Could Make Cows Produce More Milk, but at What Cost? by Cristian Salazar at SentientMedia.org

Neurotech Company Says Its Brain Chips Could Make Cows Produce More Milk, but at What Cost? Critics tell Sentient that directing animals' minds through neuromodulation

Jun 23
9 min

1241: Prunes: Nature's Answer to Constipation by Dr Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org

Prunes: Nature's Answer to Constipation Prunes, figs, and exercise are put to the test as natural home remedies for constipation. Listen to today's episode written by D

Jun 16
7 min

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What listeners say

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I love Marian’s short and well curated podcast. It’s part of my morning routine and am always bummed on weekends when she’s not around. Her voice is soothing and the topics informative and often inspiring.

thechumas · Feb 2025

I recommend Plant Based Briefing firstly because I can always find time to listen to the entries, and mainly because the variety of resources sparks a lot of follow up learning for me. I appreciate when Marian adds her personal perspective to the segments.

Deidre Aufiero · Jan 2025

I’ve been vegan for over 20 years and vegetarian for 27 out of the 30 years prior to being vegan. I thought I knew everything. This podcast is great for my short attention span. It has everything from science, philosophy, motivational, and beyond. Love it!

CaliNate101 · Nov 2024

I discovered Marian Erikson’s wonderful Plant-Based Briefing podcast while searching for something else and what a happy accident! She finds, curates and shares great resources and has introduced me to many other really wonderful folks through her efforts. I have learned so much from her and the curated nature keeps it fresh and interesting each time. What important work this is! The podcast sounds very professional and is well-produced and edited. Thanks so much for all the care and hard work you put into the podcast Marian!

Tolga M · Oct 2024

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