What if your favorite comfort foods could reduce inflammation—and still taste like home?

If you’re curious about plant-based eating but feel overwhelmed, judged, or unsure where to start, this episode breaks it down through Nikki Becker’s real-life journey—turning health challenges into a thriving vegan, ocean-friendly, farm-to-table restaurant and a growing product line. In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Nikki used food as a tool to calm inflammation and reshape her health choices

• What makes a vegan restaurant welcoming for non-vegans (and keeps them coming back)

• Simple mindset shifts that make plant-based eating feel doable and sustainable

Press play to hear how Niki turned plants into her “medicine” and built a welcoming food experience that makes going plant-based feel doable—and delicious.

Plant the Change is a podcast about healthier living, plant-based eating, sustainable choices, and compassionate education. Each episode offers insights on plant-based nutrition, conscious parenting, vegan values, and animal rescue—giving parents, families, educators, and changemakers the tools to raise health-conscious, emotionally intelligent kids. Rooted in the principles of Compassionate Humane Education, Plant the Change helps inspire the next generation of eco-friendly, compassionate changemakers.

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What if the way we "teach" is actually training kids to comply—not to think?

In this STRAIGHT TALK episode, we expose how outdated school norms—from silent lunches to rigid grading—are failing to prepare kids for a rapidly changing world. If you're an educator, parent, or changemaker wondering why students are disengaged, this episode is your wake-up call.

- Learn which "normal" school practices are actually harmful—and why.

- Discover how real education starts with connection, not control.

- Explore the radical, real-life blueprint one school used to rewrite the rules and raise empowered, empathetic humans.

Hit play to uncover what needs to change in schools—and how you can be part of building something better.

Plant the Change is a podcast about healthier living, plant-based eating, sustainable choices, and compassionate education. Each episode offers insights on plant-based nutrition, conscious parenting, vegan values, and animal rescue—giving parents, families, educators, and changemakers the tools to raise health-conscious, emotionally intelligent kids. Rooted in the principles of Compassionate Humane Education, Plant the Change helps inspire the next generation of eco-friendly, compassionate changemakers.

Our Compassionate Humane Education (CHE) Framework at CHEImpact.org is now available for schools, sanctuaries, educational programs, and families who want to bring kindness, empathy, and compassion-centered learning into their own communities. Whether you’re an educator, a parent, or part of an animal rescue or sanctuary team, the CHE Framework provides ready-to-use tools that uplift learning environments and build a more compassionate world. For more information or to enroll, visit www.CHEImpact.org today.

Subscribe to the Plant the Change podcast today, and join Michele Fasnacht on a journey to plant seeds of purpose, action, and hope—one conversation at a time. Learn more at SolidRockFlorida.org and follow along on Facebook and Instagram @SolidRockFlorida @plantthechangeofficial #PlantTheChange

What if the key to reversing heart disease isn’t another surgery—but what’s on your plate?

Heart disease remains the world’s leading cause of death, often treated with medications, surgeries, and stents. But for many patients, there's a radically different approach—one that doesn't start in the operating room but in the kitchen. If you're overwhelmed by chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart issues, this episode with Dr. Koushik Reddy explores a powerful alternative that could change everything.

• Discover how one patient with eight stents and two bypass surgeries reversed life-threatening symptoms in just 28 days—without another procedure.

• Learn the six proven pillars of lifestyle medicine that can prevent, treat, and even reverse chronic diseases.

• Hear inspiring real-world stories of transformation, and how one VA cardiologist is leading a quiet revolution in heart care—starting with food, sleep, stress management, and human connection.

Tune in now to hear Dr. Kaushik Reddy reveal how lifestyle medicine is helping patients drop medications, avoid surgeries, and reclaim their health—one habit at a time.

Plant the Change is a podcast about healthier living, plant-based eating, sustainable choices, and compassionate education. Each episode offers insights on plant-based nutrition, conscious parenting, vegan values, and animal rescue—giving parents, families, educators, and changemakers the tools to raise health-conscious, emotionally intelligent kids. Rooted in the principles of Compassionate Humane Education, Plant the Change helps inspire the next generation of eco-friendly, compassionate changemakers.

Our Compassionate Humane Education (CHE) Framework at CHEImpact.org is now available for schools, sanctuaries, educational programs, and families who want to bring kindness, empathy, and compassion-centered learning into their own communities. Whether you’re an educator, a parent, or part of an animal rescue or sanctuary team, the CHE Framework provides ready-to use tools that uplift learning environments and build a more compassionate world. For more information or to enroll, visit www.CHEImpact.org today.

Subscribe to the Plant the Change podcast today, and join Michele Fasnacht on a journey to plant seeds of purpose, action, and hope—one conversation at a time. Learn more at SolidRockFlorida.org and follow along on Facebook and Instagram @SolidRockFlorida @plantthechangeofficial #PlantTheChange

What if the calf you bottle-fed started to feel like your child—and made you question everything you thought you knew about ranching?

In this raw and riveting conversation, former cattle rancher’s wife turned animal sanctuary founder Renee King-Sonnen shares the story of how one baby cow—Rowdy Girl—shifted her entire worldview. Whether you're a rancher, vegetarian, or simply someone curious about the disconnect between loving animals and consuming them, this episode explores the emotional and spiritual unraveling that happens when compassion meets tradition.

1. Discover the emotional moment that shattered Renee’s belief in humane meat and dairy.
2. Learn how naming a calf broke an unspoken ranching code—and started a revolution.
3. Gain insight into the silent suffering within animal agriculture, and how one woman chose a different path.

Listen to this unforgettable episode now to hear how a cow named Rowdy Girl became the catalyst for a movement—and the rebirth of one woman’s soul.

Plant the Change is a podcast about healthier living, plant-based eating, sustainable choices, and compassionate education. Each episode offers insights on plant-based nutrition, conscious parenting, vegan values, and animal rescue—giving parents, families, educators, and changemakers the tools to raise health-conscious, emotionally intelligent kids. Rooted in the principles of Compassionate Humane Education, Plant the Change helps inspire the next generation of eco-friendly, compassionate changemakers.

You can also become a Sanctuary Subscriber on our social platforms. Your monthly support helps provide food, enrichment, medical care, and the daily comfort our animals depend on. For only $4.99 a month, you’ll receive exclusive private posts, behind-the-scenes videos, and eligibility for fun supporter giveaways. It’s a small monthly gift that makes a huge difference in their lives. Please subscribe today on Instagram or Facebook! https://www.instagram.com/sanctuaryatsolidrock/ https://www.facebook.com/sanctuaryatsolidrock

Subscribe to the Plant the Change podcast today, and join Michele Fasnacht on a journey to plant seeds of purpose, action, and hope—one conversation at a time.

Learn more at SolidRockFlorida.org and follow along on Facebook and Instagram @SolidRockFlorida and @plantthechangeofficial #PlantTheChange

What if the food you’re feeding your kids is quietly setting them up for disease—and no one’s talking about it?

After putting her autoimmune symptoms into remission by changing her diet, Michele made a bold decision that reshaped her school’s approach to nutrition. This episode explores the powerful connection between food, health, and the systems that feed our children.

1. Learn the shocking link between dairy and chronic illness backed by studies most doctors never mention
2. Discover how simple plant-based meals are transforming children's health at school
3. Hear how one decision changed a community and could inspire yours too

Tune in now to hear Michele’s powerful turning point—and why the lunch tray may be the most important place to plant the change.

Plant the Change is a podcast about healthier living, plant-based eating, sustainable choices, and compassionate education. Each episode offers insights on plant-based nutrition, conscious parenting, vegan values, and animal rescue—giving parents, families, educators, and changemakers the tools to raise health-conscious, emotionally intelligent kids. Rooted in the principles of Compassionate Humane Education, Plant the Change helps inspire the next generation of eco-friendly, compassionate changemakers.

Our Compassionate Humane Education (CHE) Framework at CHEImpact.org is now available for schools, sanctuaries, educational programs, and families who want to bring kindness, empathy, and compassion-centered learning into their own communities. Whether you’re an educator, a parent, or part of an animal rescue or sanctuary team, the CHE Framework provides ready-to-use tools that uplift learning environments and build a more compassionate world. For more information or to enroll, visit www.CHEImpact.org today.

Subscribe to the Plant the Change podcast today, and join Michele Fasnacht on a journey to plant seeds of purpose, action, and hope—one conversation at a time.

Learn more at SolidRockFlorida.org and follow along on Facebook and Instagram @SolidRockFlorida and @plantthechangeofficial #PlantTheChange

Ever seen a stray cat and thought, "Someone should do something?" What if that someone is you?

In this episode, we follow Dani Giroux, founder of Runaways Animal Rescue, who went from feeding one stray cat to launching a full-scale animal rescue—without funding, experience, or a facility. Her story sheds light on what TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) really means, why it matters, and how you can start helping animals in your own community today.

• Discover how one person can launch a rescue mission with zero resources.
• Learn why relocating feral cats can do more harm than good.
• Find out how you can take small, simple steps to make a big impact for stray animals near you.

Hit play now to hear how a backyard rescue effort turned into a life-saving nonprofit for hundreds of animals.

Plant the Change is a podcast about healthier living, plant-based eating, sustainable choices, and compassionate education. Each episode offers insights on plant-based nutrition, conscious parenting, vegan values, and animal rescue—giving parents, families, educators, and changemakers the tools to raise health-conscious, emotionally intelligent kids. Rooted in the principles of Compassionate Humane Education, Plant the Change helps inspire the next generation of eco-friendly, compassionate changemakers.

You can also become a Sanctuary Subscriber on our social platforms. Your monthly support helps provide food, enrichment, medical care, and the daily comfort our animals depend on. For only $4.99 a month, you’ll receive exclusive private posts, behind-the-scenes videos, and eligibility for fun supporter giveaways. It’s a small monthly gift that makes a huge difference in their lives. Please subscribe today on Instagram or Facebook!

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Subscribe to the Plant the Change podcast today, and join Michele Fasnacht on a journey to plant seeds of purpose, action, and hope—one conversation at a time.

Learn more at SolidRockFlorida.org and follow along on Facebook and Instagram @SolidRockFlorida and @plantthechangeofficial #PlantTheChange

What if everything you thought you knew about protein, nutrition, and disease was wrong—and the truth could save your life?

In this eye-opening episode of Plant the Change, best-selling author and pioneering nutrition researcher Dr. T. Colin Campbell breaks down the misconceptions around protein, the misuse of the term “plant-based,” and the life-altering power of whole food plant-based diets. If you’ve ever felt confused by food labels or wondered why chronic diseases seem to “run in families,” this conversation brings the clarity you’ve been seeking.

• Discover the real meaning behind the term “plant-based” from the man who coined it—and how marketing has hijacked it.

• Learn why animal protein, not fat, is the real dietary villain behind many chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease.

• Gain insight into how schools, families, and even global sustainability can be transformed by embracing plant-based nutrition.

Tap into decades of groundbreaking science and empowering truth—listen now to understand how changing your plate can change your life!

Plant the Change is a podcast about healthier living, plant-based eating, sustainable choices, and compassionate education. Each episode offers insights on plant-based nutrition, conscious parenting, vegan values, and animal rescue—giving parents, families, educators, and changemakers the tools to raise health-conscious, emotionally intelligent kids. Rooted in the principles of Compassionate Humane Education, Plant the Change helps inspire the next generation of eco-friendly, compassionate changemakers.

You can also become a Sanctuary Subscriber on our social platforms. Your monthly support helps provide food, enrichment, medical care, and the daily comfort our animals depend on. For only $4.99 a month, you’ll receive exclusive private posts, behind-the-scenes videos, and eligibility for fun supporter giveaways. It’s a small monthly gift that makes a huge difference in their lives. Please subscribe today on Instagram or Facebook! https://www.instagram.com/sanctuaryatsolidrock/ https://www.facebook.com/sanctuaryatsolidrock

Subscribe to the Plant the Change podcast today, and join Michele Fasnacht on a journey to plant seeds of purpose, action, and hope—one conversation at a time.

Learn more at SolidRockFlorida.org and follow along on Facebook and Instagram @SolidRockFlorida, @plantthechangeofficial #PlantTheChange

What if the way we’re trying to stop bullying is actually making it worse?

If you've ever felt helpless watching a child be bullied—or been the one bullied yourself—this episode offers a powerful reframe. Instead of quick fixes or shame-based discipline, we explore how Compassionate Humane Education (CHE) is creating real change by helping every student feel seen, heard, and safe.

· Learn why punishment-first approaches often fail—and how empathy can disrupt the cycle.

· Discover how to help kids (and adults) find their voice, set boundaries, and rebuild community.

· Get inspired by real-life practices that make kindness a daily, teachable habit, not just a slogan.

Press play now to discover how a school built on empathy and accountability is transforming lives—and how you can be part of the change.

Plant the Change is a podcast about healthier living, plant-based eating, sustainable choices, and compassionate education. Each episode offers insights on plant-based nutrition, conscious parenting, vegan values, and animal rescue—giving parents, families, educators, and changemakers the tools to raise health-conscious, emotionally intelligent kids. Rooted in the principles of Compassionate Humane Education, Plant the Change helps inspire the next generation of eco-friendly, compassionate changemakers.

Our Compassionate Humane Education (CHE) Framework at CHEImpact.org is now available for schools, sanctuaries, educational programs, and families who want to bring kindness, empathy, and compassion-centered learning into their own communities. Whether you’re an educator, a parent, or part of an animal rescue or sanctuary team, the CHE Framework provides ready-to-use tools that uplift learning environments and build a more compassionate world. For more information or to enroll, visit www.CHEImpact.org today.

Subscribe to the Plant the Change podcast today, and join Michele Fasnacht on a journey to plant seeds of purpose, action, and hope—one conversation at a time.

Learn more at SolidRockFlorida.org and follow along on Facebook and Instagram @SolidRockFlorida and @plantthechangeofficial #PlantTheChange