Kim Williams

For the past year and a half, we’ve been creating quarterly episodes centered on a singular theme offered as an RRP Masterclass. These compilation episodes are derived from multiple past guests, and today, we focus our attention on plant-based nutrition.To gain the greatest insight into this topic, my team and I mined wisdom from the most esteemed doctors and the foremost experts in nutrition science that have graced the show—individuals who have direct experience with the impacts of a standard American diet, treatment protocols that include lifestyle changes toward plant fuel, the impact, and reversal of serious cardiovascular issues. The full guest list with links to their full episodes is below.Guest list: #678 – Dr. Gemma Newman #664 – Simon Hill #410 – Dr. Dean Ornish #79 – T. Colin Campbell #522 – Dr. Michael Greger #150 – Dr. Garth Davis #507 – Dr. Michael Klaper #492 – Dr. Neal Barnard #140 – Dr. Robert Ostfeld  #589 – Drs. Dean & Ayesha Sherzai #349 – Dr. Joel Kahn #325 – Dr. Kim Williams #541 – Dr. Alan Goldhamer Show notes + MOREWatch on YouTubeNewsletter Sign-UpPeace + Plants,Rich

Dr. Kim Williams, Chief of the Division of Cardiology, discusses the 2021 ESC Cardiovascular Prevention Guidelines. Topics include dietary recommendations for reducing cardiovascular disease risk, ASCVD modifications, sodium restriction and fiber intake, and controversies surrounding saturated fat and vitamin supplementation.

Renowned cardiologist Dr. Kim Williams discusses the impact of plant-based diets on heart health, debunks nutrition myths, and shares insights on advocating for lifestyle interventions. Topics range from the role of diet in managing heart disease to challenges in promoting plant-based living and addressing healthcare disparities through education and prevention.

In this discussion, veteran broadcaster Jon Faine reflects on the recent resignation of David Anderson, the former Managing Director of the ABC. He shares insights into the leadership challenges faced during Anderson's time and the implications for the ABC's future. Kim Williams, the new chair, is poised to drive institutional renewal, tackling declining audiences and criticism of editorial choices. Faine also speculates on potential successors and the need for improved content quality in a rapidly evolving media landscape.

Kim Williams, the new ABC Chair, aims to bring significant changes to Australia's national public broadcaster. He discusses the challenges public broadcasting faces in a digital age and the importance of engaging younger audiences. The conversation highlights the necessity of revitalizing documentary filmmaking and fostering local content amidst increasing dissatisfaction from listeners. Williams emphasizes the ABC's role in preserving Australian narratives and the need for increased funding to ensure editorial integrity and public accountability.