Welcome to NHA Today, the official podcast of the National Health Association! 🌱
In this episode, guest host Chuck Carroll interviews Dr. Roxie Becker, physician with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), about the rising epidemic of type 2 diabetes and the powerful role of a whole food, plant-based lifestyle in reversing it. 💪🌿

Can diabetes really be reversed with diet? Dr. Becker says yes. She explains how fat inside muscle and liver cells drives insulin resistance, why carbs aren’t the enemy, and how plant-based foods help restore insulin sensitivity. You’ll also learn practical strategies for preventing and managing diabetes—including food swaps, exercise hacks, and hope-filled stories of remission at every age.

What you’ll discover in this episode:
🥗 Why type 2 diabetes is not caused by carbs but by fat inside the cells
🍚 How whole grains, beans, fruits, and vegetables lower diabetes risk
🚶 Exercise tips, including the 10-minute post-meal walk that balances blood sugar
🫘 Why beans are “superfoods” for blood sugar control (and the magic of black beans!)
💡 How even older adults with long-term diabetes can achieve remission

If you or a loved one is living with type 2 diabetes, this episode will give you evidence-based strategies, lifestyle tips, and the motivation to never give up. 🙌

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• 👉 Connect with Dr. Roxie Becker, Website: https://drroxiebecker.com Instagram: @drroxiebecker

• Learn more about the National Health Association, explore membership, and subscribe to Health Science magazine: https://healthscience.org

• 🎙️ Thank you to guest host Chuck Carroll for leading this conversation. You can also find his work here: The Exam Room Podcast (PCRM)

In this episode of NHA Today, presented by the National Health Association, our guest host is Chuck Carroll, who leads a powerful conversation with Dr. Neal Barnard, founder and president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM).

Together, they explore the fascinating connection between plant-based nutrition, depression, and brain health. From reducing inflammation to protecting against Alzheimer’s, Dr. Barnard shares groundbreaking research and practical strategies showing how what we eat can dramatically influence how we feel—both mentally and physically.

Topics include:

🌱 How a plant-based diet can improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety
🧠 The role of food in protecting memory and lowering the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
🍎 Specific foods and nutrients that support emotional well-being and cognitive health
🚫 The impact of animal products, caffeine, alcohol, and processed foods on mental health
🏃 Why exercise and sleep are key tools in supporting long-term mental resilience
👧 How healthy dietary habits in childhood can strengthen mental well-being for life

This episode highlights how food, lifestyle, and community can transform mental health and offers hope for those seeking natural, evidence-based solutions.

• 🌐 Learn more about the National Health Association, explore membership, and subscribe to Health Science magazine: healthscience.org

• 🎙️ Thank you to guest host Chuck Carroll for leading this conversation. You can also find his work here: The Exam Room Podcast (PCRM)

• 📖 Explore more from Dr. Neal Barnard and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: pcrm.org

Welcome to another special edition of NHA Today, the official podcast of the National Health Association. As part of our guest host series, this episode is led by Chuck Carroll, host of The Exam Room Podcast from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM).

Chuck is joined by Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (“Dr. B”), The Gut Health MD, for a wide-ranging conversation on gut health, healing, and lifestyle medicine. Together they explore:

• Why heartburn and GERD are really gut motility issues

• The role of diet, fiber, and the microbiome in supporting long-term health

• The risks of long-term reliance on reflux medications

• How stress, sleep, and exercise influence digestion through the gut-brain axis

• The importance of community, including Dr. B’s Gut Health Collective

• Insights from his upcoming book Plant Powered Plus

This episode delivers practical strategies and empowering science for anyone looking to improve their gut health and overall well-being.

• 🌐 Learn more about the National Health Association, explore membership, and subscribe to Health Sciencemagazine: healthscience.org

• 🎙️ Thank you to Chuck Carroll and The Exam Room Podcast for guest hosting! Listen here: The Exam Room Podcast (PCRM)

• 🌱 Explore more from Dr. Will Bulsiewicz: The Gut Health MD