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Plant Based Briefing

Marian Eriksonplantbasedbriefing.com
The daily inspiration you need to stay committed to your healthy, compassionate, and sustainable lifestyle. I bring you the best insights from experts in plant-based and vegan living—all with permission and passion—curated and narrated for you in just 10 minutes every weekday. Episodes cover the many compelling reasons to embrace a vegan lifestyle. From the ethical treatment of animals to key health benefits, environmental impact, and social justice issues like world hunger and climate change, you’ll hear it all. Stay informed about critical subjects such as antibiotic resistance, wildlife conservation, and the vital role of sustainable living in our everyday choices. Whether you're looking for guidance on plant-based nutrition, creative vegan recipes, tips for eco-friendly travel, or the latest in plant-based entertainment, this podcast has something for you. Each episode is designed to empower you with knowledge and strengthen your commitment to living a life that aligns with your values. Join our community of compassionate listeners who are passionate about making a positive impact through their choices. Tune in daily and transform your understanding of plant-based living while gathering inspiration to continue on your journey. Let's inspire each other to make kinder, healthier, and more sustainable choices—one episode at a time. Your path to a compassionate lifestyle starts here!
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526: Horse Racing Exposed: From Cradle to Grave by Emily Moran Barwick at BiteSizeVegan.org

Horse Racing Exposed: From Cradle to Grave by Emily Moran Barwick at BiteSizeVegan.org Original post: https://bitesizevegan.org/ethics/horse-racing-exposed-abuse-drugs-death/ Related Episodes: 270: Is Horse Riding Cruel? Is It Vegan? 493: Horse Riding Cruelty: Effects of the Bit Bite Size Vegan was founded on the belief that everyone deserves access to solid, factual information on issues impacting their health, our planet, society, and the lives of other sentient beings. The website, videos, re...

May 01, 202311 minEp. 526

525: A Vegan Behind the Scenes of the Envigo Beagle Rescue by Karen Asp at MainStreetVegan.com

A Vegan Behind the Scenes of the Envigo Beagle Rescue by Karen Asp at MainStreetVegan.com Original post: https://mainstreetvegan.com/a-vegan-behind-the-scenes-of-the-envigo-beagle-rescue-by-karen-asp-ma-cpt-vlce/ Related Episodes: 273: [Part 1] Why Aren’t More Veterinarians Vegan? 274: [Part 2] Why Aren’t More Veterinarians Vegan? Main Street Vegan Academy is the premier training & certification program for Vegan coaches. Their mission is to encourage the adoption and maintenance of a positi...

Apr 28, 20239 minEp. 525

524: [Part 2] Protein for Vegans and Plant Based Eaters by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com

Protein for vegans and plant-based eaters by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com. Part 2 of 2. Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/protein-for-vegans/ Related Episodes: Changing Protein Requirements’ & ‘Increasing Protein Intake After Age 65’ Flow in the Kitchen Book: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/books/ Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology of higher education and a 15-year career in research management, she got impatient ...

Apr 27, 20239 minEp. 524

523: [Part 1] Protein for Vegans and Plant Based Eaters by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com

Protein for vegans and plant-based eaters by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com. Part 1 of 2. Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/protein-for-vegans/ Flow in the Kitchen Book: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/books/ Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology of higher education and a 15-year career in research management, she got impatient with the slow pace of planet-friendly change and decided to help individuals live a gentler life...

Apr 26, 20239 minEp. 523

522: Vegan Diet Significantly Better for the Environment than Mediterranean Diet by Maxwell Rabb at ForksOverKnives.com

Vegan Diet Significantly Better for the Environment than Mediterranean Diet by Maxwell Rabb at ForksOverKnives.com Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/wellness/vegan-diet-significantly-better-for-the-environment-than-mediterranean-diet-new-research/ Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/ Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary Forks Over Knives in 2011, showing people how to regain control of their health an...

Apr 25, 20235 minEp. 522

521: These 8 Countries are Embracing Plant-Based Food for the Planet by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com

These 8 Countries are Embracing Plant-Based Food for the Planet by Charlotte Pointing at VegNews.com Original post: https://vegnews.com/vegan-news/environment/countries-embracing-plant-based-food-for-planet Launched in 2000, VegNews is the largest vegan media brand in the world. They have a best-selling plant-based magazine, and they create amazing content from food and fashion to travel, celebrity interviews, beauty and health info, a meal planner, and vegan travel excursions. Their Guide secti...

Apr 24, 202311 minEp. 521

520: This Is Where Your Caviar Comes From by Rachael Adams at SentientMedia.org

This is where your caviar comes from. By Rachael Adams at SentientMedia.org Original post: https://sentientmedia.org/this-is-where-your-caviar-comes-from/ Related Info: Mercy For Animals Video on Aquaculture/Fish Farms: https://youtu.be/QRHbUuMheIY Sentient Media is a nonprofit news organization that is changing the conversation around animal agriculture across the globe. They seek to create and sustain a sense of global urgency about the agriculture industry’s impact on the climate crisis, extr...

Apr 21, 20238 minEp. 520

519: Plant-Based Pros Share Their Favorite Quick Vegan Dinner Ideas by Karen Asp at ForksOverKnives.com

Plant-Based Pros Share Their Favorite Quick Vegan Dinner Ideas by Karen Asp at ForksOverKnives.com Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/how-tos/plant-based-pros-share-favorite-quick-vegan-dinner-ideas/ Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/ Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary Forks Over Knives in 2011, showing people how to regain control of their health and their lives with a plant-based diet. Since then...

Apr 20, 20236 minEp. 519

518: Fashion and Animal Welfare: Everything You Should Know Before You Buy by Lara Robertson at GoodOnYou.eco

We know animal products in fashion harm animals, but can they also harm the environment in the same way that the meat industry does? And if so, what alternatives are out there? By Joanna Psaros at GoodOnYou.eco. Original post: h https://goodonyou.eco/animal-welfare-fashion/ Related Episodes: 18: What is Vegan Fashion? 38: Ethical Silk Alternatives: Citrus Fibre and Vegan Spider Silk 113: Fashion Myths: 6 Fashion Industry ‘Facts’ Explained 196: Shear Destruction: Wool, Fashion and the Biodiversit...

Apr 19, 202313 minEp. 518

517: A Game-Changing Solution to One of the Most Devastating Diseases of the Brain: Stroke by Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai at NutritionStudies.org

A Game-Changing Solution to One of the Most Devastating Diseases of the Brain: Stroke by Dr. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai at NutritionStudies.org Original post: https://nutritionstudies.org/a-game-changing-solution-to-one-of-the-most-devastating-diseases-of-the-brain-stroke/ The Sherzai’s website: https://thebraindocs.com/ The T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies was established to extend the impact of Dr. Campbell’s life changing research findings. For decades, T. Colin Campbell, PhD, has ...

Apr 18, 202312 minEp. 517

516: 9 Vegan Hacks for Your Favorite Fast-Food Restaurants by Tanya Flink at VegNews.com

9 vegan hacks for your favorite fast-food restaurants by Tanya Flink at VegNews.com Original post: https://vegnews.com/vegan-guides/vegan-hacks-fast-food-restaurants Launched in 2000, VegNews is the largest vegan media brand in the world. They have a best-selling plant-based magazine, and they create amazing content from food and fashion to travel, celebrity interviews, beauty and health info, a meal planner, and vegan travel excursions. Their Guide section on their website is full of great info...

Apr 17, 202310 minEp. 516

515: Soul Food That’s Good for the Soul by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org

Soul food that’s good for the soul by Dr. Michael Greger at NutritionFacts.org Original post: https://nutritionfacts.org/video/soul-food-thats-good-for-the-soul/ Dr. Michael Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. A founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Greger is licensed as a general practitioner specializing in clinical nutrition. He is a graduat...

Apr 14, 20237 minEp. 515

514: The World’s First Octopus Farm Will Have a Cannibalism Problem, Report Warns by Anna Starostinetskaya at VegNews.com

The World’s First Octopus Farm Will Have a Cannibalism Problem, Report Warns by Anna Starostinetskaya at VegNews.com Original post: https://vegnews.com/2023/3/octopus-farm-cannibalism-nueva-pescanova In Defense of Animals’ Campaign to Stop Octopus Farming (sign and share): https://www.idausa.org/campaign/farmed-animal/latest-news/octopus-farm/ My Octopus Teacher Film: https://seachangeproject.com/my-octopus-teacher/ Short Film on Aquaculture: https://youtu.be/QRHbUuMheIY Related Episodes: 356: T...

Apr 13, 20239 minEp. 514

513: Is Fruit Healthy? Busting Common Fruit Myths by Nelson Huber-Disla at NutritionStudies.org

Is Fruit Healthy? Busting Common Fruit Myths by Nelson Huber-Disla at NutritionStudies.org Original post: https://nutritionstudies.org/is-fruit-healthy-busting-common-fruit-myths/ The T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies was established to extend the impact of Dr. Campbell’s life changing research findings. For decades, T. Colin Campbell, PhD, has been at the forefront of nutrition education and research. He is the coauthor of the bestselling book, The China Study, and his legacy, the ...

Apr 12, 20239 minEp. 513

512: Diving Into “What a Fish Knows” with Jonathan Balcombe at AnimalOutlook.org

Diving Into “What a Fish Knows” with Jonathan Balcombe at AnimalOutlook.org Original post: https://animaloutlook.org/jonathan-balcombe-what-fish-knows/ Related Episodes: 504: [Part 1] Do Fish Feel Pain? 505: [Part 2] Do Fish Feel Pain? 503: ‘Eyes looking back': From Commercial Fishing to Strict Vegan 425: Avoiding Fish for 5 Years Before Pregnancy 253: Health Concerns About Fish 252: We Now Know Fish Feel Pain. Why Continue Harming Them In The Billions? 205: Is There Slavery in Your Seafood? 110...

Apr 11, 20238 minEp. 512

511: Which Nondairy Milk Is Best for the Environment? The Answer Might Surprise You by Lisa Elaine Held at ForksOverKnives.com

Which Nondairy Milk Is Best for the Environment? The Answer Might Surprise You by List Elaine Held at ForksOverKnives.com Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/wellness/environmental-footprint-almond-milk-oat-soy-cashew-hemp/ Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/ Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary Forks Over Knives in 2011, showing people how to regain control of their health and their lives with a plant...

Apr 10, 20236 minEp. 511

510: Why Cedar the Goat Had To Be Killed by Björn Ólafsson at SentientMedia.org

A goat named Cedar was slaughtered by Shasta County Fair officials, despite objections from her 9-year old owner. Here’s why. By Björn Ólafsson at SentientMedia.org Original post: https://sentientmedia.org/cedar-the-goat-shasta-county/ Related Episodes & Info: 76: Infant Indoctrination 210: When 4-H Kids Choose Sanctuary Over Slaughter Vox Article: The viral story of a girl and her goat explains how the meat industry indoctrinates children Sentient Media is a nonprofit news organization that...

Apr 07, 202311 minEp. 510

509: Meet the Animals - The Mouse. By Lexis Ly & Sara Roh at the Society for Humane Science at ForHumaneScience.org

Learn about the mouse–the most commonly used animal in science. By Lexis Ly & Sara Roh at the Society for Humane Science at ForHumaneScience.org Related Episodes: 303: How Foods Are Tested For Depression Test Subjects Short Film: https://lockwoodfilm.com/test-subjects The Medical Illusion Documentary: https://evotionfilms.com “Contrary to what the public is being told, we are 60 years away from cures and effective treatments for most cancers, ALS, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other major dis...

Apr 06, 202310 minEp. 509

508: [Part 2] Iron for Vegans by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com

Iron for vegans: my point of view as a meal planner, woman, and mother by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com. Part 2 of 2. Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/iron-for-vegans/ Related Episodes: 20: 7 Things That Happen When You Stop Eating Meat 83: [Part 1] Cast Iron Cooking for Vegans 84: [Part 2] Cast Iron Cooking for Vegans Flow in the Kitchen Book: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/books/ Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology ...

Apr 05, 20238 minEp. 508

507: [Part 1] Iron for Vegans by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com

Iron for vegans: my point of view as a meal planner, woman, and mother by Brigitte Gemme at VeganFamilyKitchen.com. Part 1 of 2. Original post: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/iron-for-vegans/ Flow in the Kitchen Book: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/books/ Brigitte Gemme is a vegan food educator, meal planner, and coach. After a PhD in sociology of higher education and a 15-year career in research management, she got impatient with the slow pace of planet-friendly change and decided to help indiv...

Apr 04, 20238 minEp. 507

506: After a Stroke, This Doctor Reversed Her Lupus With a Plant-Based Diet by Brooke Goldner MD at ForksOverKnives.com

After a stroke, this doctor reversed her lupus with a plant-based diet. By Brooke Goldner MD at ForksOverKnives.com Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/success-stories/stroke-doctor-reversed-lupus-plant-based-diet/ Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/ Related Episodes: 373: [Part 1] Healing Autoimmune Disease With Supermarket Foods 374: [Part 2] Healing Autoimmune Disease With Supermarket Foods Dr Goldner’s Website: https://goodbyelupus.com/ 6 Steps...

Apr 03, 202311 minEp. 506

505: [Part 2] Do Fish Feel Pain? by Emily Moran Barwick at BiteSizeVegan.org

Do fish feel pain? Part 2 by Emily Moran Barwick at BiteSizeVegan.org. Original post: https://bitesizevegan.org/do-fish-feel-pain/ Related Episodes: 88: Fish: The New Factory Farmed Animals 252: We Now Know Fish Feel Pain. Why Continue Harming Them In The Billions? Bite Size Vegan was founded on the belief that everyone deserves access to solid, factual information on issues impacting their health, our planet, society, and the lives of other sentient beings. The website, videos, resources and sp...

Mar 31, 20238 minEp. 505

504: [Part 1] Do Fish Feel Pain? by Emily Moran Barwick at BiteSizeVegan.org

Do fish feel pain? Part 1 by Emily Moran Barwick at BiteSizeVegan.org. Original post: https://bitesizevegan.org/do-fish-feel-pain/ Bite Size Vegan was founded on the belief that everyone deserves access to solid, factual information on issues impacting their health, our planet, society, and the lives of other sentient beings. The website, videos, resources and speeches serve to provide this access in formats tailored to modern methods of information consumption—digestible and approachable, yet b...

Mar 30, 20238 minEp. 504

503: ‘Eyes looking back': From Commercial Fishing to Strict Vegan by Phil Hatfield at SurgeActivism.org

‘Eyes looking back': from commercial fishing to strict vegan by Phil Hatfield at SurgeActivism.org Original Post: https://www.surgeactivism.org/articles/eyes-looking-back-from-commercial-fishing-to-strict-vegan Related Episodes: 461: [Part 1] The Psychological Toll of Killing Animals: PTSD in Slaughterhouse Workers 462: [Part 2] The Psychological Toll of Killing Animals: PTSD in Slaughterhouse Workers 481: New Study Shows We Underestimate Animal Intelligence Surge is a non-profit, grassroots ani...

Mar 29, 202311 minEp. 503

502: Meat and Milk Linked to Colon Cancer, Study Confirms by Nicole Axworthy at VegNews.com

Meat and milk linked to colon cancer, new study confirms. By Niciole Axworthy at VegNews.com Original post: https://vegnews.com/vegan-news/health/meat-milk-colon-cancer-study Related Episodes: 33: How Not to Die from Cancer 63: There is No Safe Amount of Processed Meat’, ‘New York City Schools Ban Processed Meat!’, and ‘You Can’t Contest It: Hot Dogs are Hazardous to Your Health’ 94: [ Part 1] Cancer and Diet: Here's What You Should Know 95: [Part 2] Cancer and Diet: Here's What You Should Know ...

Mar 28, 20236 minEp. 502

501: I Switched to a Plant-Based Diet and Resolved My Chronic Pain, MS Symptoms, and Kidney Disease by Kimberly Eallonardo at ForksOverKnives.com

I switched to a plant-based diet and resolved my chronic pain, MS symptoms, and kidney disease. By Kimberly Eallonardo at ForksOverKnives.com Original post: https://www.forksoverknives.com/success-stories/plant-based-diet-resolved-chronic-pain-ms-symptoms-and-kidney-disease/ Kim’s website: https://www.revivetothrivewithkim.com/ Forks Over Knives Documentary: https://www.forksoverknives.com/the-film/ Forks Over Knives was founded following the release of the world-famous documentary Forks Over Kn...

Mar 27, 20239 minEp. 501

500: ‘Join Us to #EndSpeciesism’ and ‘Derogatory Definitions and Speciesist Slurs – Language Matters!’ By PETA.org

‘Join Us to #EndSpeciesism’ and ‘Derogatory Definitions and Speciesist Slurs – Language Matters!’ By PETA.org Original posts: https://secure.peta.org.au/page/45374/petition/1 https://www.peta.org.au/living/speciesist-language/ PETA’s Complete List of Animal-Friendly Idioms: https://www.peta.org/features/animal-friendly-idioms/ Recommended YouTube Channel about Speciesism: https://youtu.be/0S2HJ8a81J8 Does PETA Kill Animals? https://chrt.fm/track/D16276/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/plantbasedbriefin...

Mar 24, 202312 minEp. 500

499: [Part 2] 5 Simple Ways to Improve Kids’ Gut Health Using Diet & Lifestyle by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org

5 simple ways to improve kids’ gut health using diet & lifestyle. By Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org. Part 2 of 2. Original post: https://foodrevolution.org/blog/kids-gut-health/ Related Episodes: 320: How to Keep Your Microbiome Healthy with Prebiotic Foods’ 284/285: [Part 1] How a High-Fiber Diet Promotes Weight Loss, From a Doctor Who Lost 50 Lbs [Part 2] How a High-Fiber Diet Promotes Weight Loss, From a Doctor Who Lost 50 Lbs 269: Fiber Fueled - The Key to a Strong Immune System 127...

Mar 23, 202310 minEp. 499

498: [Part 1] 5 Simple Ways to Improve Kids’ Gut Health Using Diet & Lifestyle by Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org

5 simple ways to improve kids’ gut health using diet & lifestyle. By Ocean Robbins at FoodRevolution.org. Part 1 of 2. Original post: https://foodrevolution.org/blog/kids-gut-health/ Related Episodes: 320: How to Keep Your Microbiome Healthy with Prebiotic Foods’ 284/285: [Part 1] How a High-Fiber Diet Promotes Weight Loss, From a Doctor Who Lost 50 Lbs [Part 2] How a High-Fiber Diet Promotes Weight Loss, From a Doctor Who Lost 50 Lbs 269: Fiber Fueled - The Key to a Strong Immune System 127...

Mar 22, 202310 minEp. 498

497: Plant Based Treaty Urges Cities & Institutions: Go Vegan by Jordi Casmitjana at UnchainedTV.com

Plant Based Treaty urges cities & institutions: go vegan by Jordi Casmitjana at UnchainedTV.com Original Post: https://unchainedtv.com/2023/01/16/plant-based-treaty-urges-cities-institutions-go-vegan/ UnchainedTV is a non-profit media organization focusing on animal rights, the plant-based, cruelty-free lifestyle, climate change, food justice, health, and associated issues like human world hunger and workers’ rights. They profile vegan activists and celebrities and reports on animal rights n...

Mar 21, 20239 minEp. 497
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