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Life is always easier and more exciting when you have friends to share in your journey, and the path to plant-based living is no exception! On the Plant-Powered People Podcast, you’ll hear from folks who’ve embraced plant-based living while they share their experiences overcoming obstacles in the most graceful (and sometimes not-so-graceful) ways.
Join hosts Michelle Cehn (founder of World of Vegan) and Toni Okamoto (founder of Plant Based on a Budget) every other week as they tackle challenges like being the only vegan in the family, what it’s like to be plant-based while working at a non-veg restaurant job, and more!
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Dive with us into some of the most common misconceptions about plant-based eating—from protein and soy to carbs, sugar, collagen, bone broth, and trendy diets like keto and paleo. Whether you're plant-curious or fully committed, Dr. Nagra delivers clear, science-backed insights that help cut through the noise.
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Feeling overwhelmed trying to “do the right thing” in a complicated world? You're not alone—and you're not doing it wrong. In this episode, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau helps us move beyond guilt, perfectionism, and burnout by reconnecting with what matters most: compassion. Whether you’re struggling to stay consistent with your values, feeling discouraged by your impact, or unsure where to start—this conversation offers practical, heart-centered guidance for creating real change, one small step at a time.
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Discover the easy and relatable way to eat plant-based! Jessica in the Kitchen dishes her best tips for fabulous comfort food that’s familiar and flavorful as she walks you through how to make the most in your kitchen, from your spices and spice drawer, to your pantry staples and shortcuts. Learn the tricks and techniques to make mastering plant-based classics that you can savor a breeze.
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Create meals that WOW with legendary chef Adam Sobel, here to share his top plant-based cooking hacks, from transforming simple ingredients into bold, flavorful dishes to mastering the tools and techniques that will make you a kitchen pro. Whether you’re a seasoned home chef or new to plant-based cooking, this episode is packed with tips, tricks, and inspiration to help you level up your culinary game. Get ready to unlock the magic of plant-based cuisine!
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Discover how Dr. Fuhrman’s Nutritarian approach can transform your health! Learn how nutrient-dense foods prevent and fight cancer, reverse disease, and boost longevity. Plus, find out why overcoming food addiction can make eating healthier actually enjoyable. Tune in for tips that can change your life, from the items to put in your cart every grocery trip to finding those foods on a budget!
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Practical fitness tips to transform your health and mindset. We dive into how to make it easier when it feels like a challenge. We also explore how a plant-based diet supports fitness goals, boosts energy, and helps you build a strong, vibrant body as you prioritize self-care and embrace simplicity to reclaim your vitality and create lasting change.
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From food addict to health advocate, Chuck shares how embracing a plant-based lifestyle transformed his health and mindset, as he shed 280 pounds that were carrying him to an early grave. From overcoming personal struggles to breaking free from food addiction, Chuck’s journey highlights the power of veganism in creating positive change, self-compassion, and the ability to inspire others.
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Kick off healthy eating goals with simple, flavorful meals! In this episode, Amy shares easy ways to eat more veggies, infuse flavor into your dishes, and make healthy cooking stress-free. From meal prep tips, to inexpensive and accessible flavor bursts, get practical ideas to make this your healthiest, most delicious year yet!
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Want to make healthy eating work without spending hours in the kitchen? These simple meal prepping tips, from a registered dietician, will help you save time and stay nourished all week! If you’re struggling to get your head in the meal prep game, listen in to discover how small tweaks can make meal planning feel effortless and fun—even with a busy schedule.
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In our disposable society, here's the advice to reuse & repurpose that you can actually put into practice. Discover ways to honor the integrity of what we own and invest in longevity. Lauren shares her inspiring journey to climate optimism and activism, offering listeners realistic and practical tips on how to get started making a positive impact on the planet, one small, achievable, and meaningful step at a time.
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Here’s how to raise healthy kids (and adults!) from the registered dietitians behind the popular platform Plant-Based Juniors. These experienced parents and health experts join us to give a foundational understanding of plant-based nutrition for kids, and share ways to raise the next generation to love plants and the planet!
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Make those healthy habits stick so they can transform your life like you’ve always dreamed. Chef AJ is here to share her inspiring journey from a "junk food vegan" to a champion of whole foods, revealing practical tips and transformative insights that make healthy living accessible and fun. Listen in for tried and true advice and motivation to boost your healthy habits today!
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Toni & Michelle get personal, sharing the joys and pains of life and how they’re learning to navigate those meaningfully. Listen in to this heartfelt convo about everything from losing loved ones, finding JOMO, and the best books & music & TV experience you may need in your life!
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Ready to transform your kitchen chaos into a well-oiled meal prep machine? The IG-famous Kelsey, an RN with a gift for beautiful and efficient meal planning, shares her journey from a hectic schedule to a streamlined fridge full of organized meals. Listen in for all you need to know to do the same!
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This episode gets spicy! Dr. Neal Barnard joins to show how to put the power of food to work to achieve health and weight loss goals. From cinnamon and hot peppers, to potatoes and sea vegetables, Dr. Barnard gives us an enlightening peek into the effects that Power Foods can have on our bodies—from the inside out.
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An incredible story of how embracing a healthier lifestyle led to losing 160 pounds! Jeremy's journey to balance career & family with a logical approach to food & vital mindset shifts, let him be present in his life & with his family. Listen for tons of tips to incorporate health & well-being into the whole family.
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In this beautiful episode, Diana and Jose inspire us to consider our intrinsic motivation as we consider the weighty epidemic of type 2 diabetes. Listen in to learn all about what it is, what causes it, what complications come from it, and most importantly the many things YOU can do to protect yourself and your loved ones right now!
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Feel like you’re doing vegan alone? Many of you listeners are the only one in your household who live plant-based, which brings unique challenges. How do you do it? To answer this frequently asked question, we brought you Josie Morris, married to her omnivore partner of 20+ years, to share all the wisdom and encouragement on how to walk life with a partner who’s not vegan.
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Gain inspiration and insight as Colleen Holland, co-founder of VegNews Magazine, shares how by putting her energy into her passion, she was able to reach the world and watch it change and tell the story today of how the vegan scene has evolved over the past three decades.
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The power to save your life—and the lives of your loved ones!—is in your hands, right this minute, with these keys to transforming your heart health! Dr. Columbus Batiste, renowned cardiologist, speaks from the heart and to our hearts with these compelling, life-giving tips.
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Here's one who actually lived it! A testimony of a vegan who has lived how researchers & doctors have taught for forty years and has reaped incredible benefits in the aging process at a thriving 72 years young. She reveals her tried & true process for adding years and youthfulness to your life!
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How can we live sustainably when excess and waste are all around us? Today’s guest shows us how to flip the switch from the overwhelming “there’s so much to do” to the empowering “there’s so much we CAN do!” Colleen Patrick-Goudeau reveals just how simple it can be, from packaging you didn't even know you could reduce to swaps that might surprise you!
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Stretch your food budget while saving the planet and enjoying fabulous flavors with these phenomenal tips by our good friend and THE expert on scrappy cooking, Carleigh Bodrug of PlantYou. She shares everything from how to make your fresh greens last for weeks, to how to make versatile kitchen staples out of what is often thrown away.
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Bring joy to yourself and your neighbors, as you break from the norm and support the birds, butterflies, and bees with this gardening-made-easy episode!
Learn how anybody, with whatever space you already have, can make huge strides in supporting your local wildlife and ecosystem, all while growing your own delicious & nutritious & affordable food supply.
Farmer, researcher, and naturalist extraordinaire Jimmy Videle joins us to show just how doable it is to start small with a veganic garden, from building happy soil to saving money on seeds - it's all here to get you growing today!
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Everybody poops! But for some it’s not so easy and if so, this episode is for you. We’ve all heard about IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), but you may be shocked at just how common and commonly undiagnosed it is!
We’ve brought you registered dietitians Dahlia Marin and James Marin to learn all the ins and outs of gut health, from IBS to SIBO, to how you can identify if that is your struggle and what you can do to reverse and heal all that pain and start living a comfortable, happy life wherever you are.
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Life is BUSY, but here’s how to get back more time in your day and the tool that will make that happen! You’ve likely heard of or already own an Instant Pot, but have you wondered if you’re taking advantage of all it’s capable of? Are you really using it to free you to live a more active life?
We get it, pressure cookers can be intimidating, and even if you’ve mastered the basics, figuring out more advanced uses can be overwhelming. That’s why we brought you Instant Pot cookbook author Nisha Vora this episode, to spill all the Instant Pot beans that you didn’t even know could change your life, including the single item you can get to raise your Instant Pot game!
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Do NOT skip this episode - it’s lifesaving! Today we’re talking about the scary “C” word (cancer), but we promise that by the end of the episode you’ll feel anything but scared, and instead feel totally empowered to protect yourself and your loved ones, starting today!
Dr. Kristi Funk, breast cancer surgeon and go-to breast expert for Good Morning America, gives us the 4-pronged evidence-driven approach to beating and preventing breast cancer. This powerful and practical episode raises some controversial health topics, from genetics to soy to Keto, bringing the heat with what the data actually says about how you and your loved ones can be cancer-free, including lots of practical tips you can easily implement, starting today!
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What do you really need to know about nutrition to be healthy and happy? From phytochemicals and flavonoids, we've brought you the evidence-based expert who’s deep-dived to share how to truly live a joyous life without food issues and information overload weighing you down!
Desiree Nielsen, registered dietitian and vegan-extraordinaire, is with us today to counter myths about nutrition while unlocking the adventure and joy behind the power of food. Tune in for all the practical tips and tricks that you need to keep a clear ahead about nutrition, including the red flags you need to know to tune out nutrition misinformation!
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We have the New Year inspiration you need to transform your health & live out your calling! Bobby Sud shares his wildly inspiring journey of going plant-based, reversing diabetes, and finding his purpose. He reveals the secrets to becoming the better version of yourself... and it's closer and simpler than you think!
REMINDER: Don't miss the Thrive Bundle! This phenomenal collection of tools is exactly what you need to empower your New Year transformation, providing you with thousands of dollars of the BEST plant-based wellness resources available today!
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We’re SO stoked to finally share with you this phenomenal, empowering project we’ve been working on!
We are honored to come together with some of our favorite creators, like PlantYou, ChefPriyanka, SweetSimpleVegan, Daniella Monet, and Chef AJ and soo many more, to provide you the ULTIMATE resource to kickstart your new year.
Over 70 of our favorite creators have contributed resources and products to the Thrive Bundle - from full-length cookbooks, to meal plans, to fitness guides, and more.
It includes $2500 worth of products and tools to help you step into living more consciously and healthfully, no matter where you are in your plant-based journey. This bundle doesn’t stop with recipes and meal plans, but includes all sorts of wellness topics - yoga, meditation, breathwork, nutrition, and even gardening.
And this week only, it’s selling for only $48! That’s bonkers! Do you realize that's a discount of 98%?!
As you know, our mission has always been to help people thrive compassionately and sustainability and it means SO much to us to be able to offer you this jam-packed-with-goodness Thrive Bundle, as a way we can encourage and support you like never before.
With a quick and easy download, you can have at your fingertips $2500 worth of valuable, practical, beautiful, and easy-to-use resources that will be available for you whenever you’re ready.
Step into your opportunity to thrive, making this your best year yet!
But don’t wait! This steep discount on the Thrive Bundle is only available until January 2nd!
Get it right now and let us know what you think of it! We can’t wait to hear how it brings you joy and health.
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“The freight train to death turned into a catalyst for change.” The renowned Kris Carr is here to share her phenomenal journey facing and surviving an incurable stage IV cancer diagnosis and the profound wisdom she gleaned along the way. She reveals how to face the big messy emotions that happen when life falls apart. In this episode, Kris warmly teaches our audience how to take back their health and live like they mean it, starting with how we define health and the role of mindset in overall health. Kris lives out an inspiring model for this as she shares what it is that brings her victory, even in mourning—and it’s more than just staying alive!
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We're so excited to gain insight from Kris Carr, a multiple New York Times best-selling author, wellness activist, and cancer thriver. She wrote and directed the documentary film Crazy Sexy Cancer for TLC, and has written many books, including:
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Is there a way to slow down aging—or even prevent elements of aging altogether? What does the science say and who can possibly keep track of it all? Our guest Dr. Michael Greger has read over 20,000 of the leading scientific studies on aging and is here to break it down for us. Throw out the lies that poor health is just a part of aging, and pain is just a part of life. Dr. Greger brings hope for us all in this fascinating episode that reveals the secrets—and the science!—behind living a long, healthy life.
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We're so excited to gain insight from award-winning physician Dr. Michael Greger, author of the newly released book How Not to Age. He is an internationally recognized speaker in the field of nutrition, and a New York Times bestselling author. He shares with us a sneak peek into his new book filled with an accessible break-down of the peer-reviewed science of what contributes not just to lifespan but to healthspan—staying healthy as you age— which is the true key to long, healthy life that we all long for.
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Don't fear as the holidays draw near! Bruce Friedrich is here with a wealth of conversational advice to guide plant-based people through potential holiday woes. If you find yourself dreading those inevitable questions and possible confrontations about your vegan lifestyle choices, this episode is for you! Bruce provides practical strategies, specific wording and phrases, and even role-plays conversations with Toni and Michelle to help anyone feel more comfortable engaging about veganism (or other issues that matter to you!) with just about anyone you come across, not the least, family at the holiday meal table.
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Michelle and Toni are back for season 6! They reveal an all-star line-up of guests this season before diving into some of their favorite life hacks, including how to recover from draining seasons. In so doing, they get a bit vulnerable, sharing about hard seasons of loss, overcoming disappointment, finding balance in parenting, and giving room for authenticity. Toni shares about an exciting and humbling season of traveling as well as her experience at a hot concert. And keep listening to the end for Toni and Michelle's fall favorites that they recommend!
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We're so excited to re-release this episode in honor of Dan Buettner sharing his new Netflix documentary, Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones! In his documentary he explores in visual form these 5 "blue zones" that fuel vibrant, extended life. Dan Buettner is is an award-winning journalist and producer at National Geographic who has spent most of his life identifying and studying “blue zones” - the 5 areas of the world where people live the longest, with the lowest disease rates. Today he’s telling us all about how a plant-based diet ties into their health and longevity.
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Is the future of meat fungi? Paul Shapiro thinks so! In this episode we dive deep into the world of alternative proteins with the author of the national bestseller Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World. Paul is also the CEO of The Better Meat Co., a five-time TEDx speaker, the host of the Business for Good Podcast, and a long-time leader in food sustainability.
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Dear friends,
Get ready to sink your teeth into the juicy topic of alternative proteins—including cultivated meat (aka cultured meat or lab-grown meat), plant-based meats, and even fungi meat!
Oh, but hold your tofu—it's not just some veggie tale. These innovations are true game-changers that are redirecting what the future of food will look like!
And guess what? We've got the ultimate protein pro in the house! Please welcome the incredible Paul Shapiro, a bestselling author, podcaster, CEO extraordinaire, and yep, you guessed it, Toni's better half.
Paul is a fun-guy who spends his days whipping up a fungi storm at The Better Meat Co., fighting for food sustainability and a world where animals can live their best lives.
Join us as Paul spills the mushrooms on mind-blowing alternative protein solutions. Brace yourselves for the scoop on growing meat without the moo, and get ready to feast your ears on the tantalizing wonders of mycoproteins—nature's very own superfood.
Whether you're a devoted herbivore or a curious carnivore, this episode will have you drooling with excitement! So, if you're hungry for a taste of the future, pull up a chair and tune in, because we're serving up a sizzling blend of entertainment and education. It's time to meat the revolution!
Key Points From the Episode:
Paul’s journey toward becoming vegan
The evolution of Paul’s approach to helping animals
How Paul and Toni met
Paul’s experience making and distributing animal welfare documentaries
A short history of how animal exploitation has decreased due to human inventions
Paul’s journey toward founding the Better Meat Co.
Paul’s take on why cultivated (human-grown) meat is beneficial for the world, even among so many plant-based options
The surprising statistics about the demand for animal products
The process of creating cultivated meat
Understanding that there is no perfect way to be vegan
Why cultivated meat is a cleaner and safer way to produce meat
The top 3 things that motivate food purchasing decisions
Mycoprotein: What it is and why it is a superfood whether you are vegan or not
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Michelle and Toni celebrate on 100 episodes together! Here they get personal, revealing their tips on goal setting and mindset that leads to success - both professionally and personally, sharing what habits and routines have turned their lives around, and discussing how they stay fresh and motivated in the face of an ever-changing social media world.
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The moral arc of the universe was changed by Peter Singer, a philosopher, Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University, and author of the groundbreaking book Animal Liberation, which first came out in 1975 and sparked the animal rights movement. In this episode, he discusses practical ethics, utilitarianism, and how to make the greatest positive impact with your life.
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Is the future of meat fungi? Paul Shapiro thinks so! In this episode we dive deep into the world of alternative proteins with the author of the national bestseller Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World. Paul is also the CEO of The Better Meat Co., a five-time TEDx speaker, the host of the Business for Good Podcast, and a long-time leader in food sustainability.
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Dear friends,
Get ready to sink your teeth into the juicy topic of alternative proteins—including cultivated meat (aka cultured meat or lab-grown meat), plant-based meats, and even fungi meat!
Oh, but hold your tofu—it's not just some veggie tale. These innovations are true game-changers that are redirecting what the future of food will look like!
And guess what? We've got the ultimate protein pro in the house! Please welcome the incredible Paul Shapiro, a bestselling author, podcaster, CEO extraordinaire, and yep, you guessed it, Toni's better half.
Paul is a fun-guy who spends his days whipping up a fungi storm at The Better Meat Co., fighting for food sustainability and a world where animals can live their best lives.
Join us as Paul spills the mushrooms on mind-blowing alternative protein solutions. Brace yourselves for the scoop on growing meat without the moo, and get ready to feast your ears on the tantalizing wonders of mycoproteins—nature's very own superfood.
Whether you're a devoted herbivore or a curious carnivore, this episode will have you drooling with excitement! So, if you're hungry for a taste of the future, pull up a chair and tune in, because we're serving up a sizzling blend of entertainment and education. It's time to meat the revolution!
Key Points From the Episode:
Paul’s journey toward becoming vegan
The evolution of Paul’s approach to helping animals
How Paul and Toni met
Paul’s experience making and distributing animal welfare documentaries
A short history of how animal exploitation has decreased due to human inventions
Paul’s journey toward founding the Better Meat Co.
Paul’s take on why cultivated (human-grown) meat is beneficial for the world, even among so many plant-based options
The surprising statistics about the demand for animal products
The process of creating cultivated meat
Understanding that there is no perfect way to be vegan
Why cultivated meat is a cleaner and safer way to produce meat
The top 3 things that motivate food purchasing decisions
Mycoprotein: What it is and why it is a superfood whether you are vegan or not
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Can we prevent Alzheimer's? It turns out our genes only account for about 3-5% of dementia cases, and we have a lot more control of our long-term cognitive health than we once thought. World-renowned Alzheimer’s researchers Dr. Dean Sherzai and Dr. Ayesha Sherzai join us on the podcast to share how food—most notably plant-based whole foods—play a huge role in preventing the onset of Alzheimer's.
Show Notes:
How to take care of your cognitive health long term with a well-planned plant-based diet
Why and how Dean and Ayesha decided to become neurologists
Why it’s a privilege to take care of your family members in need
A personal story from Toni about the devastating effects of dementia
The shocking, growing statistics of Alzheimer’s and dementia
The difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia
Genetics vs. lifestyle as dementia risk factors
A discussion on treatments for dementia
The encouraging statistics on how effective lifestyle factors can be for preventing dementia
How to effectively support people who are living with dementia
The cost-effectiveness of a more holistic preventative approach to dementia treatment
Blue zones and how the brain doctors take them into account in their work
What you can and should do to optimize your brain health and well-being over time
Remember: NEURO - Nutrition, Exercise, Unwind, Restorative sleep, Optimize cognitive activity
Toni’s tips for managing stress and getting better sleep
The importance of community and socializing for our health
Why positive stress, challenges, and discomfort are valuable for our brain health
The Neuro 9:
Greens
Beans/lentils
Berries
Nuts and seeds
Herbs and spices
Cruciferous vegetables
Whole grains
Tea
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Hannah Shaw aka "The Kitten Lady," is a kitten rescuer, humane educator, and New York Times bestselling author who has dedicated her life to finding innovative ways to protect animals. She strives to create global change in the way we perceive and treat the tiniest and most vulnerable felines, and has grown a community 1+ million strong on Instagram eagerly awaiting her daily adorable rescued kitten photos and educational videos. She is an incredible example of what one person can do.
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Many of the leading causes of death are preventable through a plant-based diet. But how exactly do we optimize our diet? Dr. Michael Greger, the bestselling author of How Not to Die, shares his top tips for how to minimize our chances of premature death and eat healthfully with the help of the Daily Dozen checklist.
Show Notes:
The amazing story that led Dr. Greger onto the path of lifestyle medicine and plant-based eating
How a plant-based diet helped Dr. Greger’s grandmother recover from end-stage heart disease
Chronic diseases that are lifestyle related rather than genetic-based
What most chronic diseases have in common
How to incorporate the daily dozen into your life for improved health
The spices that are superfoods, and how to consume more of them
What you might not have known about garlic and turmeric
The difference between fresh and dried herbs and spices
Dr. Greger’s technique for consuming spices daily without taking lots of capsules/pills
How Dr. Greger decided on what to include in the daily dozen
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Learn how to make an impact for animals from one of the greatest farmed animal advocates of our time: Milo Runkle. Milo is a longtime changemaker who founded Mercy For Animals at the age of 15. For two decades, he oversaw the organization’s growth into a leading international force in the prevention of cruelty to farmed animals and the promotion of compassionate food choices and policies and raised over $130 million to help expand farm animal protection work across the globe. He shared his journey, experience, and advice based on his decades of experience with many different forms of advocacy and practicing effective altruism.
Show notes:
Milo’s story of growing up in a remote area and immediately connecting with animals
What it was like to grow up in a family of hunters, trappers, and fisherman
The life experiences that set Milo on the path of fighting for the wellbeing of animals
The shocking school experience that ended up connecting Milo to one of his greatest supporters
The importance of finding a support system to help you with your mission
How Michelle was inspired by Mercy For Animals
The early days of Mercy For Animals and how it grew from local to international over two decades
Milo’s advice for people who have a hard time with change
Why it’s important to listen to people who don’t agree with you
How practicing compassion and unconditional love can help you find potential allies and partners where we might not have before
What helped Milo to narrow the focus of the organization
Why joy, love, and fun is at the core of the work at MFA
Moving from talking about the WHY to the HOW when it comes to helping animals and ending factory farming
The advice Milo has for anyone who feels lonely in their beliefs and doesn’t know where to start
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A few years and many lifestyle changes have gone by since the last time we’ve done an episode all about budgeting, and it was time for an update! Inspired by Toni’s new book, this episode covers our newly updated tips for saving time and money while encouraging a healthy, plant-based lifestyle for the whole family.
Show Notes:
The story of how Toni has become budget conscious
How to be smarter and more efficient in the kitchen
What changes when you are cooking and budgeting for a family instead of just yourself
Time and budget-friendly planted-based meal and snack ideas for the whole family
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Plant-based myth busting: you do not have to be wealthy in order to live a healthy plant-based life
The cheapest foods on the planet - they’re all plant-based!
Toni and Michelle’s best tips for budget-friendly plant-based grocery shopping
The best items to buy from bulk bins & how to store them
Which items are actually more expensive from bulk bins
Toni’s favorite mindset tip for sticking to a budget + a story from her new book
The one thing that has saved Michelle and Toni the most amount of money on food
The price difference at different stores & organic vs. conventional prices
Toni’s top tip for creating meal plans that don’t waste leftover ingredients
Toni & Michelle’s best tips for saving time in the kitchen
Why a pressure cooker is life-changing
The importance of learning how to store your fruits, vegetables & herbs properly
Why you should be checking the price per ounce when buying food
Why you should consider buying store brands
Cooking and meal swapping with friends
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Amber Allen is a YouTuber and mom of 3 kids and 3 rescue dogs who strives for balance by living as low waste as possible while still eating wonderful food and having fun. She’s on a mission to show the world that small changes can have a big impact, and she’s on the show to tell us all about how!
Show Notes:
Amber’s mission of raising her family with a low-waste, plant-based lifestyle
How Amber started living plant-based, and how she accidentally became low-waste
How Amber got started growing her own food in a tiny urban apartment
Amber’s best tips for living a budget-friendly, sustainable plant-based lifestyle
The value of training, repurposing, & how to find people items to trade/repurpose
How to select the best second-hand products, and when to buy new items
A vegan who wears leather? Learn the story of why it was a more sustainable decision.
Making intuition-based decisions rather than trying to find the “rule” about what is most sustainable or vegan
Unusual things that Amber does to save money and live sustainably
DIY laundry detergent that lasts all year
How to use reusable toilet paper
How to help reduce food waste by buying expiring/recently expired food at supermarkets
How to give plastic fruit/veg supermarket containers another life
The energy and work required to grow and preserve food
Amber’s strategy to prevent food waste at home
How to normalize “strange” foods for young children
The importance of creating an environment where healthy foods/cooking is easier than grabbing convenience foods or takeout
How to make your own plant-based convenience foods to have on hand (broths, pressure cooker meals, meal prepping)
A guide to consciously giving and receiving sustainable gifts
How Amber and her husband got out of $70 000 of debt
The difference between frugality and being cheap
At 86 and 56, Ann and Jane Esselstyn are pictures of ageless health and vibrancy and spend their days hiking, doing yoga, gardening, cooking, and spreading the message that diet is the key to living a happy, strong, and disease-free life. They’re sharing their best tips for plant-based health in this episode!
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Registered dietician nutritionist Nisha Melvani join us on the Plant-Powered People Podcast for a nutrition Q&A. She has a Masters in nutrition education from Columbia University, she's a graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute, and has a wealth of practical knowledge about how to thrive on a vegan diet.
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Today, Adam Sud is a plant-based coach who has helped hundreds of people reclaim their health - but it wasn’t always that way. Adam spent years of his early adulthood addicted to fast food, suffering from substance abuse, severe depression, type II diabetes, high blood pressure, severed relationships, and more. Along with his amazing story, he shares meaningful insights and his best tips for reclaiming our health in a sustainable way.
Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide, addiction, and topics related to severe depression.
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Related Episodes:Freya Cox was the first vegan contestant on The Great British Bake Off, showing the world that vegan baking can be as good—and even better—than baked goods made with animal products. On this episode, she shares the details of her new book Simply Vegan Baking, and she dishes out lots of plant-based baking tips for fellow home bakers!
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Dan Buettner is an award-winning journalist and producer at National Geographic who has spent most of his life identifying and studying “blue zones” - the 5 areas of the world where people live the longest, with the lowest disease rates. Today he’s telling us all about how a plant-based diet ties into their health and longevity.
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Robby Barbaro is a diabetes coach, educator, author, and international speaker who has been living with type 1 diabetes for more than twenty years. He now helps countless people improve their insulin sensitivity and gain more control over their metabolic health through Mastering Diabetes, and we’re excited to chat with him today!
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Get a sneak peek at what’s to come this season on the Plant Powered People Podcast, plus get to know Michelle and Toni beyond podcast interviews!
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How do you reduce food waste, motivate yourself to cook healthy food at home, and keep your kitchen clean? Kristen Hong, author of Fridge Love and expert at organizing fridges and pantries is on the show to share her best tips for making food storage easy and fun!
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How can you convince your family to go plant-based with you? Harley Quinn Smith is an actress and outspoken vegan lifestyle advocate who did just that through leading with kindness and compassion, and she’s here to share her story with us!
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How do you find the best vegan snacks at a theme park? Russell Heiman, aka @rollercoastervegan travels the world adding to his 590+ list of roller coasters ridden, and they find the best vegan snacks in the process. They’re on the show to talk about their best theme park tips!
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How can you improve the health of an entire fire station? Rip Esselstyn joined the fire department after 10 years as a professional plant-based triathlete, and that’s exactly what he did! Now, Rip empowers the masses to take control of their health through his books, podcast, food brand, and more.
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Imagine eating dozens of vegetables worth of nutrients, but only within a few bites? That’s what you can do when you eat sprouts! Doug Evans, serial entrepreneur and author of “The Sprout Book” is here to tell us everything there is to know about sprouting.
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How can you make sure you always have delicious, healthy, plant-based food ready for you to eat when you need it, without spending hours meal prepping every week? Danielle Brown, AKA the creator of Healthy Girl Kitchen, is on the show today to tell us, and share all her healthy eating tips!
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How can fiber, fermented foods, and sprouts improve your gut health? Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is back for another gut health episode to get into all the details that we didn’t cover last week! Get ready for some practical and actionable gut health tips from one of the USA's top gastroenterologists.
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What does fiber have to do with disease prevention? Turns out, a lot! Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is an award-winning gastroenterologist, internationally recognized gut health expert, and the New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled. He joins us on the podcast to help you optimize your gut health with simple, practical, and potentially life-saving tips.
SHOW NOTESWhat do you do when you need help from a dietician but you’re on a tight budget? Anna Rios is a registered dietician at the FQHC, and she helps low-income Americans to make accessible healthy diet changes that help reverse hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and more! She’s on the show today to discuss the challenges associated with accessing a healthy plant-based lifestyle, and how to make affordable changes.
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How much does veganism have to do with Jewish values? Turns out, a lot! Rabbi Shmuly is one of the most influential Rabbis in the USA, and he is here to talk about his plant-based journey, the intersection between vegan and Jewish values, and how to stay plant-based at traditional Jewish meals.
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How can you veganize your culture’s dishes that traditionally contain many animal products? It can sometimes be a challenge to maintain the flavors, but there is a way! Alexa Soto specializes in bringing her Mexican culture to the world through plant-based food, and she’s here to give us her best tips on cooking plant-based versions of our culture’s favorite dishes!
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How do you discuss the uncomfortable reality of why it’s bad to eat animals without shaming anyone or causing hard feelings? Gene Baur, author of two books, founder of Farm Sanctuary, and expert on the reality of the animal product industry is on the podcast today to help us navigate the conversation!
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How do we shift the outlook on the plant-based lifestyle from extreme to mainstream? Kristie Middleton, vice president of business development at Rebellyous Foods is here on the show to tell us how she’s been doing exactly that for the last 20 years! She's the author of MeatLess--Transform the Way You Eat and Live--One Meal at a Time. During her time at Rebellyous, she has launched the successful rebrand of Seattle Food Tech to Rebellyous Foods and commercialized three SKUs for retail and four for foodservice. She and her team have now launched our products from coast to coast.
Her work has been covered by national media, including The Los Angeles Times, Civil Eats, San Francisco Chronicle, and Politico. She’s a co-founder and board member of East Bay Animal Political Action Committee and serves as an advisor to Clear Current Capital. She holds a certificate in plant-based nutrition from T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies.
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How did heart disease become the leading cause of death in the west, and how can we prevent and reverse it? Dr. Esselstyn is here to share how we all have the power to prevent and reverse decades of abuse to our endothelial cells from eating the Standard American Diet by eating plant-based foods.
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Vegan athletes are competing at the highest level in virtually every sport — and winning! Robert Cheeke, longtime vegan bodybuilder and NYT bestselling co-author of The Plant-Based Athlete, shares why plant-based athletes have a competitive advantage. He also shares his experiences thriving as an athlete long-term on a plant-based diet.
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Meat-loving Italian New Yorker, Danny Costanzo, saves his own life by going plant-based. And then... guess what he did? He went on to open a 100% Vegan Italian Restaurant — Plant-Based Mafia. Growing up in an Italian family in New York, Danny Costanzo grew up enjoying delicious comforting food and the way it brought his loved ones together. His dietary habits have shifted many times throughout his life — from eating everything, to becoming a raw foodist, to a diet which led him to 3 clogged arteries, and to where he is now with a vegan diet.
When you think of Italian food, you probably think of cheesy pizza, parmesan on everything, and deliciously creamy cannolis. Vegan may be the last word that comes to mind. That's why we're so excited to have him on the show to talk about how he got started on a plant-based lifestyle and how it led to the creation of his wildly successful Italian restaurant. Danny shares what led him to change his diet a number of times, and how food has had such a huge impact on his cardiovascular health. You'll definitely want to listen to this if you want to know how a vegan diet can help improve and even reverse heart disease! He also shares his experience of growing up in an Italian family where food is central to bringing everyone together, and how he carried that welcoming philosophy into his restaurant. By the end of the episode, you’ll want to find your way to Florida to eat at Plant-Based Mafia sometime soon! Happy listening, ♡ Michelle & Toni
SHOW NOTESDo you live with diabetes, or know someone who does? This episode is a must-listen. NYT bestselling author Dr. Cyrus Khambatta shares his research on how a whole foods, plant-based diet can help Type 1 diabetes, Type 1.5 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and gestational diabetes.
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Do you have kids? Are you thinking of raising vegan kids in the future? If so, this episode is for you!
From school lunches to kids’ birthday parties and every meal and snack in between, having plant-based kids can be a challenge. That’s why we had the Vegucated documentary creator, The Vegucated Family Table co-author, and plant-based mom, Marisa Miller Wolfson on the show!
We talk all about how to navigate the challenges and wins of having kids with a vegan lifestyle. You’ll get lots of advice on how you can make the transition to a plant-based lifestyle easier for your family, and tips to keep it going long-term! We also talk about the power of vegan documentaries and what got us onto the vegan path.
Enjoy!
♡ Michelle & Toni
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Jami Gerke is a midwesterner who is used to buying a whole cow and splitting it with her whole family. When she decided to transition to vegan living (which is still a work in progress), her family had to make a huge adjustment to support her decision.
Jami Gerke is a midwesterner who is used to buying a whole cow and splitting it with her whole family. When she decided to transition to vegan living (which is still a work in progress), her family had to make a huge adjustment to support her decision.
Ollie and Liam are two friends who love meat and never imagined they would one day try dropping meat, dairy, and eggs from their diet.
But here they are.
After trying vegan for one month during Veganuary, we brought them on the show to check in about how things are going during this period of big sudden change.
What did their friends think?
How have they handled learning to cook?
What's been the hardest part?
And the question we're ALL asking... are they going to stick with it?
Listen and find out in our latest episode!
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Oliver Wright and Liam Stacey join Toni and Michelle on the podcast to talk about their journey as newly minted vegans with just a little over a month under their belts. They share how much they've learned, how their families are handling the change, and if they'll be able to stick to it in the longrun.
Isn’t it wonderful how our Earth can take in our food waste and grow new life and so much beauty? When we treat our Earth with care it provides us with an abundance of wonderful things.
Sadly, these days humans are getting into some pretty awful habits of trampling all over our planet and completely neglecting the natural flow of its ecosystems.
In this episode, we are so excited to welcome back Colleen Patrick-Goudreau to discuss composting: a beautiful way of making sure our food waste doesn't go to waste!
From turning food scraps into a homemade fertilizer, to identifying materials that would benefit our compost, we cover the relevance of composting in its most interesting form.
And what about worm composting? Is that even vegan? We'll answer that and more.
We love maximizing food as vegans, so if you’re ready to learn more about how you can do that, dive in with us!
♡ Michelle & Toni
SHOW NOTES00:30 Introducing Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
02:15 This episode’s sponsors: Better Than Bouillon, provides major flavor to your dishes
04:15 This episode’s sponsors: Petal Sparkling water, organic, low sugar, caffeine free
06:50 What is composting? Let's simplify the concept.
07:40 Misconceptions of throwing compostable materials in the landfills
07:10 How biodegradable materials actually compost
10:50 Tips and Benefits of composting
15:25 Types of Compost (what compost system is best for you?)
18:30 Benefits of making your own compost
20:54 Composting with Worms
27:00 Toni’s first composting experience – worm bin
32:55 Finding people who share the same practice
35:00 Colleen’s secret composting tool
36:00 When to know if its composting
37:40 Where you can dispose your biodegradable waste to turn into compost
43:25 compostnow.org
47:29 Colleen’s website
47:39 Colleen’s Instagram: @joyfulvegan
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The Plant-Based RD, Catherine Perez, is taking Instagram by storm with her quick and easy nutrient-rich dishes and her casual way of explaining nutrition information. Toni and Michelle had her on as a guest to discuss nutrition 101 to help people get started down their plant-based journeys. On this episode, we talk about:
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There are so many vegan cookbooks, it can be hard to choose. But a great plant-based cookbook can absolutely change the game and make you love living vegan and cooking plant-based meals. So this episode is all about: Cookbooks! Your guide to starting a beautiful, colorful, delicious, fun relationship with cooking food.
In this episode, we interview Dustin Harder to talk about the hard work that comes with everything cookbook-related. Finding good cookbooks is a beginner vegans’ entryway into the lifestyle, and yet this kind of gold is difficult to find. Dustin talks about how to find the best cookbooks for you, as well as how to leave good reviews to raise the cookbook author up.
If you’re interested in expanding your knowledge in vegan recipes through cookbooks, this podcast episode will definitely help you.
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5:50 - A Glimpse of Dustin Harder
7:00 - Celebrate Small Wins, Peer Pressure is Overrated
10:01 - Let Them Be Weirded Out and Curious About You
13:20 - Cookbooks: Your Friend in the Kitchen
21:13 - The Success of Recipes is Relative To One’s Taste
27:19 - Look for A Cookbook That is A Good Fit For You
28:38 - Good Reviews Are Heads-Ups to The Author
30:12 - Hard Work Births the Best Cookbooks
32:09 - Find the Gold, Avoid The Not-So Good
34:26 - Be Smart! Check Recipe Samples Before Getting the Book
35:24 - Do Your Research in the Cookbook World
37:11 - What To Look For in a Cookbook
40:13 - Dustin’s Highly Recommended Cookbooks
45:11 - Find Justin on Social Media!
Awesome Vegan Cookbooks:01:11 This Episode’s Sponsors: Better Than Bouillon, provides major flavor to your dishes and Veestro, plant-based meal delivery we love.
06:01 Introducing Whitney Lauritsen: A healthy living crusader, content creator, and host of the popular This Might Get Uncomfortable podcast!
06:33 Michelle and Whitney’s Friendship
09:06 Reminiscing Michelle and Whitney’s Good Ol’ Youtube Days
10:36 Youtube: A Time Capsule
10:59 Perseverance Leads to Growth
12:38 Whitney’s Introduction
13:24 How to make people remember your name
15:49 Whitney’s Passion Projects
16:37 Puppy Love and Vegan Life
19:36 Earthlings Documentary: Films that Change Your Lifestyle
21:35 Discussing the Compassion Fade
23:18 Unending Societal Problems: Start of Compassion Fatigue and Fade
23:41 Seeing the Bigger Picture to be Compassionate
25:10 Taking Action: Connecting with an Individual Suffering
26:23 One Death is a Tragedy, Thousands is a Statistic
29:33 Putting Help That Has a Greater Impact In Reducing Suffering
30:23 Peter Singer and Effective Altruism
30:43 One vs Many: Choosing Where to Help
31:33 Choosing to Make the Greatest Impact
32:24 Urgency of the Situation vs Will to Help
34:50 Money Matters: Not the Be all and End all
35:00 The Dark Side of Help Dependency
38:25 Decision Fatigue: Donation
38:55 Peter Singer's website to send donation: thelifeyoucansave.org
39:15 Donate What You Can
40:30 Unpacking the Reason: A Person's Lack of Compassion
42:38 Being Compassionate is Not a Race nor a Contest
43:30 Understanding Your Self-limits
45:49 Activism and Volunteerism that Work for You
51:17 Compassion Growth
52:46 Passion Projects that Work for You
53:48 Whitney’s Podcast
56:06 Whitney’s Website
58:02 Check out our sponsors Better Than Bouillon, provides major flavor to your dishes and Veestro, plant based meal delivery.
THANK YOU TO OUR PODCAST SPONSORSWe are so grateful to have the support of some of our favorite vegan-friendly brands this season. Many thanks to the sponsors of this episode, Better than Bouillon and Veestro.
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Veestro is an awesome plant-based meal delivery service that can help support you in healthy eating for the new year and beyond. They cook and deliver fresh, organic meals to your door, frozen and ready to heat-and-eat. You can choose your favorite vegan meals from their extensive a la carte menu crafted by professional gourmet chefs with an expertise in healthy vegan cooking. Let the healthy eating begin!
Dr. Reshma Shah, a board-certified pediatrician, mother, and co-author of the award-winning book, Nourish: The Definitive Plant-Based Nutrition Guide for Families, joins Michelle and Toni to talk all about raising vegan babies and children. She has over two decades of experience caring for children and currently serves as an instructor for Stanford’s Healthy Living Program and oversees the nutrition curriculum for the Stanford University Pediatric Integrative Medicine Fellowship.
Join Michelle and Toni as they offer up all the reasons you should get a pressure cooker asap! They'll share tips and tricks, recipe ideas, and more to get you excited about this time- and money-saving machine!
How in touch are you with your health? Sherra Aguirre, our guest for this episode, shares her journey from embracing an organic farm life to being in touch with the reality her family faces: heart disease. Realizing that she needed to step out of her comfort zone to change the trajectory of her health, she jumped. Listen to this episode to learn more.
Gina House eliminated her asthma, reversed her high blood pressure, got off all her medications, cleared her lifelong cystic acne, and reduced her osteoarthritis pain and stiffness. At the same time she improved her mental health and gained energy and motivation. In this inspiring episode, Gina shares how plant-based food helped her dramatically improve her health and fall more deeply in love with life.
How can you stay vegan while travelling the world? It's possible, and even exciting! Lucas Spigel joins us in this episode to share his international travelling tips, stories, and experiences. He serves as a great reminder that no matter where you are, you can eat vegan with some planning, communication, and care.
What are the best ethical and conscious gifts to give to friends, family, and beyond? Toni and Michelle call upon their decades of vegan gift giving experience and share their favorite gifts to give. Hope this helps you treat your loved ones!
How do plant-based eaters prep for the holidays? If you're planning on hosting a holiday gathering, we share all our tips—from grocery shopping for vegan roasts to planning a dinner menu. Let the vegan holiday celebrations begin!
Nearly every human being struggles with mental health at some point in life, and for many it's an ongoing ever-present battle. In this episode we talk with Jason Wrobel, a vegan cookbook author and celebrity chef who has shifted his focus lately to supporting others along their mental health and wellness journeys. We talk about nutrition and supplements and how they can relate to our mental state and overall wellbeing, and he shares some misconceptions he had when he first went vegan.
Have you slipped up, struggled to stay consistent, or just abandoned being vegan completely? This episode will be a great dose of inspiration and reminder that you can always come back! We welcome back Crystal Young, the "Weekday Vegan" from Season 1, who since abandoned vegan eating entirely before stepping back into it fully and even identifying as vegan!
We answer all your vegan questions! We usually spend an entire episode discussing a common plant-based struggle, but in this episode, we decided to make it a one-stop-shop for the answers to all your vegan questions.
Gardening is a great way to save money on food and practice a sustainable lifestyle. In today’s podcast, our friend Farmer Nick shares his knowledge on topics such as the best soils to use, composting, vertical gardening, and his top hacks on how to plant the most fruitful garden!
This episode is all about plant-based milk. We discuss the problem with dairy milk and why we choose vegan, how to transition to healthier, kinder, and more sustainable plant-based milks, how to make your own milk, and our favorite options out there today.
Have you ever considered adoption? Michelle was adopted as a baby and this topic is near and dear to her heart. In this episode we bring on Marji Beach who adopted her daughter through the state foster-to-adopt system. Learn about the many wonderful reasons to choose adoption, the benefits of going with a public adoption through Child Protective Services instead of a private adoption agency, and see if this may be the route for you.
"But I could never give up cheese!" We hear this all the time, and if feel that way (or know someone who does), this episode is for you. We talk about why people are so attached to dairy-based cheese, how to break the habit, and we share our favorite plant-based cheeses available today.
Our guest Dom Thompson is a vegan athlete, wellness warrior, speaker, entrepreneur, medical field professional, dog-daddy, and so much more. In this episode we dive deep into his story of hitting rock bottom—going from dealing drugs on the streets of Chicago and landing in prison, to kneeling on the floor of his cell and choosing to do no harm, become vegetarian (and ultimately vegan), and change his life.
Plant-based doctor Matt Nagra joins us to discuss popular health trends (like the keto diet, paleo diet, low-carb eating, collagen supplements, and more). He also dispels common myths about health and nutrition and provides his tips for eating healthfully and preventing disease.
What happens when an 80-year-old goes vegan? Today's guest shares his journey from big time meat eater to herbivore, how he has lost over 25 pounds in a couple of months, and how his body feels better overall after embracing on a plant-based diet.
Making sustainable and eco-friendly choices can be a lot easier than you may think. In this episode, we share how you can make a big environmental impact with the least amount of time, effort, and money. From shopping in bulk to reusable paper towels and even toilet paper, we talk about the swaps we've made and which ones we recommend for you.
Stocking your kitchen with tools that will make your cooking and life easier is so important. With a million kitchen gadgets on the market, we go through our favorite must-haves in this episode. From Instant Pots to high-powered blenders, we'll help you figure out what is worth investing in.
What's it like when your child comes home and announces that they're vegan? In this special episode we're taking your deeper into our personal lives to meet our family—Toni's mom and Michelle's mom-in-law—who share what it was like being launched into a whole new culinary territory and have a sudden radical change in their family dinners. We hope this episode helps both the vegans and the family-of-vegans as we approach the holidays.
Our new book, The Friendly Vegan Cookbook, is out! In this episode we'll give you the low-down on our new book, why we wrote it, what it has been like to publish a cookbook during covid, and some funny and emotional stories along the way.
It can be challenging eating in social situations such as dining with your family, eating out with friends, and being the lone vegan in your workplace. In this episode, we discuss how to handle eating at restaurants, work events, birthday parties, holiday dinners, and more, with your non-vegetarian family and friends. Learn how to step into each of the situations with confidence and grace.
Welcome to Season 3! In today's episode we'll be giving a little life update and also sharing a sneak peek of what's to come in this season. We've got some great guests and topics coming...stay tuned!
While in quarantine during these pandemic times, here are some things we've been loving—eating, reading, watching, using, buying, and more.
We step inside the mind of an antagonistic anti-vegan and learn about his journey to becoming a vegan activist!
A bonus from Ep. 30, a 10 minute guided meditation with Ari Nessel.
We can all benefit from taking time to slow down and calm the mind. In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of mindfulness and the practice of meditation with our guest, Ari Nessel.
In this bonus episode we share our top tips on planning for the coronavirus and social distancing. We share our plant-based pantry must-haves and ideas infusing positivity into these difficult times.
In this episode, we talk about the fast-growing vegan scene in London, with special guest Robbie Lockie from Plant-Based News!
In this episode, we talk all about meal planning and how to optimize your time in the kitchen and the grocery store!
In this week’s episode, we talk ALL about vegan clothing & fashion! From vegan and cruelty-free shoes, coats, wallets, belts, and suits!
In this episode, Nikki Neretin shares her experience giving back to her community and spreading the plant-based message within.
In this episode, Michelle and Toni share their top strategies for getting healthy in the New Year.
In this episode, we hear about Eric O' Grey's inspiring story and journey to health.
In this episode, we will talk to Bruce about how to handle tough conversations during the holiday season.
In this episode, we remember Michelle's birth father Greg.
In today's episode, we will chat about creating a conscious home.
This episode discusses being vegan in a non-vegan family...
Welcome back to season 2! We'd love to share our life updates with you!
On today's episode, we talk about life in a van as a vegan!
On today's episode, we talk about being Plant-Based on a Budget!
When we started this podcast, we knew we want to acknowledge that although you may be deeply rooted in your cultural foods, it’s still possible to be plant-based! Our guest today shows just that! Maria not only transforms her favorite traditional Filipino dishes into plant-based goodness, she also shares her new lifestyle with her community and inspires them to try it too!
This week, we’re talking about a topic that has seemingly become one of our favorites, and that is: Being an Imperfect Vegan. We’ve brought on Tobias Leenaert, author of the book How to Create a Vegan World: A Pragmatic Approach, to chat with us about utilitarianism, and how to change hearts and minds (and food choices) by modeling kindness, patience, and grace.
If you’re like us, your plant-based journey started with being considerate of the foods you put into body. But have you considered all the ingredients you use on your skin for body care? In this episode, popular vegan beauty blogger and author of The Compassionate Chick's Guide to DIY Beauty, Sunny Subramanian, educates us on the differences between cruelty-free, vegan, DIY beauty products, and more!
For many of us, plant-based eating has been an introduction to a bigger shift of living more consciously. Conscious of how our decisions impact not only our health, but the health of our planet and all of its inhabitants.
That’s why we’ve been dying to do an episode about creating less waste!
And who better to talk about it than someone who’s inspired both of us to go further down the path of zero-waste consciousness: Colleen Patrick-Goudreau!
Fun news: Toni’s getting married! And for anyone else who’s planning a wedding, we’re going to share the low-down on how to do it plant-based-style! We’ve brought our friend Taylor Wolfram on the show to share her experience planning a wedding with her non-vegan spouse, Michelle talks about some compromises she made to accomodate family, and Toni chats about what it’s like to be currently going through the decision-making process.
Mazel tov! Here’s to wedding season!
In one of our recent podcast interviews, Karen Brockway talked about how her faith has been a big part of her journey in plant-based eating. It inspired us to cover this topic in its own episode! We brought on Deanne Thomsen, a lifelong Christian who is very active in her church community and also does faith outreach for The Humane Society of the United States, to talk about her experience in marrying her two passions.
With all the major changes happening to your body, being pregnant in general can be really stressful. But when you’re vegan and everyone has an opinion about your pregnancy, it can be extra frustrating. In our latest episode, Josie Steiger shares her experience of having a healthy vegan pregnancy and baby, some of the resources she found most helpful, and how to be the best advocate for yourself and your baby.
The new year is the perfect time to set goals and make resolutions, but unfortunately, they’re not always easy to see through once the hectic rush of life sets in. That’s why we were eager to invite Karen Brockway on the show to share what happens when you actually stick to your new year’s health goals.
Last year, Karen joined in for our Plant-Based on a Budget New Year’s Challenge and has had tremendous benefits by sticking with it. We hope that you’ll enjoy this episode, and that she inspires you as much as she’s inspired us to adopt healthier habits and reclaim good health.
Ah, college life! We remember it fondly because it was when we both decided to align our dietary choices with our values and full-on embrace plant-based eating. That’s why we’re so excited to bring on Felicia Falconer, the personality behind the YouTube channel By Felicia, to discuss what it’s like becoming vegan in college and while being totally immersed in the college life (being on a budget, working on campus, easy and quick meals, etc.). Felicia also shares some funny stories about how her teenage fashion (as seen below), her dating life, and more!
It can be frustrating when you’ve totally fallen in love with the plant-based lifestyle but your spouse isn’t (and may never be) on board. That’s why we’re so excited to have Josie Morris on the podcast sharing her experience of being a full-time plant-based advocate who is married to a meat eater. Josie spends her days working for the Humane Society of the United States promoting vegan food at institutions around the country, but still accepts her husband (and father of her beautiful children) for who he is and what he chooses for himself. Hear more about Josie’s on today’s episode.
We know that holidays can be a rough time when you’re living the plant-based life, so we’ve put together the top five ways that we’ve learned to survive the holidays. In this episode, we share tips for hosting holidays meals, what to do when you’re traveling to someone’s house to celebrate, some of our favorite plant-based Thanksgiving products, and more!
Just because you adopted a plant-based diet, doesn’t mean that you can quit your job and start a whole new life. So, what happens next? In our latest episode, Shawn Remy shares how a positive attitude can not only get you through it, but it can also possibly influence what offerings the restaurant serves. Hear his story! Visit plantpoweredpodcast.com for full show notes.
Did you know that Michelle was adopted? She had been on an over-a-decade long journey searching for her biological father, and thanks to the phenomenon of accessible genetic testing, she found him this year!
We're thrilled to have her bio-dad (aka B'Pa) on this episode talking to us about how he met Michelle six months ago, how she inspired him to become vegan, and how the process has been along the way.
Saaaayyy what?! A weekday vegan?! We’re thrilled to tell you all about it!
Our friend and episode guest, Crystal Young, shares how a plant-based meal planning challenge changed her diet from meat-lover to eating plant-based 5 day a week (soon to be 6!). We talk about incremental progression, and how Crystal’s meat-loving husband - who is also the chef in their kitchen - is handling the change.
We’re so honored to have Meagan Duhamel share her story with us today on the podcast! She’s a plant-powered Olympian who has not only placed once, or twice, but THREE times -- earning gold this year in PeongChang.
In this episode, Meagan talks about how she started skating at the age of three, how she left home as a teenager to train professionally, her introduction to plant-based eating, and how a plant-powered diet helped her thrive and heal faster as an extremely dedicated athlete.
Welcome to the first episode of the Plant-Powered People Podcast, with your hosts: Michelle Cehn and Toni Okamoto. Today, we’re discussing our hopes and dreams for our brand new podcast, and a brief background behind who we are -- but don’t worry, you’ll learn a lot more about us in future episodes. ;)
Michelle shares her story about how she developed a strong love for animals as a child. And Toni talks about how her high school track coach introduced her to a life without red meat for better health and performance, which ultimately led her to veganism.
We’re so excited for this inaugural episode, and we’d love to see your review of it on iTunes!
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