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Dr. Baxter Montgomery’s Cause of Death Revealed — And His Legacy of Hope

Dr. Baxter Montgomery’s Cause of Death Revealed — And His Legacy of Hope

For the first time publicly, the cause of death of renowned plant-based cardiologist Dr. Baxter Montgomery is revealed.

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In this powerful and respectful conversation, Jackie Williams joins Chuck Carroll to share that Dr. Montgomery battled two rare blood disorders: multiple myeloma and AL amyloidosis.

What are these diseases?

Could diet have caused them?

Can lifestyle medicine reverse everything?

In this episode:
  • What multiple myeloma and AL amyloidosis are
  • Who is most affected
  • Why his diet did not cause his illness
  • The limits — and power — of nutrition
  • The legacy he leaves behind

The discussion begins with Jackie who shares her personal journey from grief and declining health to vibrant whole-food, plant-based living.

After years helping build Montgomery Heart & Wellness and supporting thousands of patients, Jackie is now seeking her next opportunity within the plant-based and lifestyle medicine community. If you’re looking for experience in patient support, community building, events, or plant-based education, she is open to continuing this work.

We discuss Dr. Montgomery's cause of death beginning at 26:38.

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