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

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