Ep. 12 Tarpon Springs FL Mayor John Koulianos Pt. 1: Meatballs to Marathons at age 65!

What if your mayor swapped lamb and meatballs for marathons and tofu — and never looked back?In this candid and inspiring conversation, Tarpon Springs Florida Mayor John Koulianos shares how watching a single documentary and listening to his 9-year-old daughter completely changed the trajectory of his health — and maybe even saved his life. If you've ever struggled with family health history, tried to ditch medication, or wondered if it’s too late to change, this episode speaks directly to you.• Discover the plant-based resources that convinced a 65-year-old to overhaul his health and become a long-distance runner.• Learn how mindset, not motivation, drives real change in both health and public service.• Get the behind-the-scenes story of how a meat-loving Greek American turned his kitchen — and now his city — toward healthier choices.Hit play to hear how Mayor Koulianos reversed his family’s health legacy, ditched medication, and built a new life on plants, purpose, and persistence.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. 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