Awareness & Education

Plant-Based Nutrition Support Group

The PBNSG meets free of charge once a month. It is the Brighton, MI branch of the support group founded by Paul Chatlin, and it welcomes anyone who wants to talk about whole food, plant-based nutrition and living a healthier life.

• Free monthly meetings — no cost to attend.
• Brighton, MI branch of the group founded by Paul Chatlin.
• Open-minded learning — a welcoming space to share and grow.

Meeting dates are listed alongside cooking classes and community gatherings on the events calendar.

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Awareness and education sit at the heart of any whole food plant-based lifestyle, and this page gathers the stories, inspiration, books, and shared experiences that help people understand what it means to eat well and live well. Inspired by the idea that food should be our medicine, the content here explores nutrition in plain, approachable language so that newcomers and long-time plant-based eaters can learn together without judgement or restriction.

The free monthly Plant-Based Nutrition Support Group provides an open-minded environment for anyone curious about whole food, plant-based nutrition and general wellness. Rather than prescribing a single way of eating, the group encourages conversation, shared knowledge and practical exchange, so participants can ask questions, compare experiences and take away useful ideas they can apply in their own kitchens and households.

Alongside the support group, educational resources such as the blog, class offerings, and rotating topics extend learning into cooking, dietary lessons, and customized coaching for specific ailments and dietary conditions. The aim is simple: build confidence and knowledge about plant-based nourishment, support human, animal, and environmental wellbeing, and help each person improve their own health through a wholistic, dedicated approach to food and everyday habits.