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.

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