Born in Sri Lanka, Hellenic and his family fled the war when he was 3 years of age, subsequently landing in Canada as refugees. Always an animal lover, he (along with his vegan wife and children) care for 14 animals both indoors and outdoors, including racoons, opossums, and squirrels. Hellenic credits his entrepreneurial spirit and ambition to his parents, who he watched run a successful furniture store. Early in his career, he gained a tremendous amount of professional event experience through...
Oct 31, 2022•37 min
Steve Bone was one of the animal rebellion activists responsible for pouring milk on to the floors of retailers, Fortnum & Mason & Selfridges. In the episode I hear from Steve his motivation for undertaking this action & I put to him some of the challenges posed to this type of action, to give him the opportunity to help us understand the purpose, methodology & efficacy of this type of protest. You can find out more about Animal Rebellion's milk pouring action here at https://ins...
Oct 23, 2022•51 min
Dr Alan Desmond MB, BCh, BAO, BMedSc, MRCPI, FRCP is a Consultant Gastroenterologist & General Physician. As a doctor specialising in gut health problems, Dr. Desmond has made evidence-based dietary advice an essential part of his clinical practice. The results he has seen in his gastroenterology clinic have led him to become dedicated a dedicated advocate for the gut health benefits, and overall health benefits, of a whole-food plant-based approach to nutrition. Dr. Desmond has presented at...
Oct 14, 2022•44 min
Author M. C Ronen (Maya Cohen-Ronen) is a New Zealand based vegan, feminist, and animal rights activist. She wrote The Liberation Trilogy out of disappointment at being unable to find mainstream books that avoid banal mentions of animal cruelty acts and/or everyday speciesism. Her deliberate intention was to create an exciting, page-turning fiction series that has a clear ethical undertone and message with a potential appeal to a wide range of readers. Maya is a member of The New Zealand Society...
Oct 08, 2022•57 min
Georgie Purcell is the Animal Justice Party candidate for Northern Victoria in the upcoming state election. She is a passionate animal protection advocate living in the beautiful Macedon Ranges on Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung and Wurundjeri Country. Georgie has spent her adult life working on causes she feels mostly passionately about – animal protection, unionism and ensuring a secure and dignified retirement for working people. For the past 4 years, she has been proud and honoured to work as Ch...
Sep 30, 2022•47 min
Dr. Amanda Adkins, MD is a board-certified internal medicine physician, health/wellness coach and owner of Enlightenment Health and Wealth. She has a deep passion for ensuring that everyone has a chance at a healthy and happy life. In this episode Jim chat with Dr. Amanda about her personal journey into veganism as well as the potential health benefits of a well planned plant based diet. You can find out more about Dr. Amanda at https://www.dramandamd.com/home This episode is brought to you by B...
Sep 22, 2022•51 min
Liv & Grace are on a mission to connect the world’s vegan fashion brands & make them more accessible to all. Their aim is to transform the conventional fashion industry into one that is ethical and cruelty-free. They are here to bridge the gap between the shopper and moral independent designers. You can find out more about Liv & Grace at https://livandgracecollection.com/es/ Liv & Grace on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livandgracecollection/ You can find out more about Be...
Sep 16, 2022•44 min
Jamie Logan is on a mission is to make the unconscious conscious through a whole host of methods from street activism to saves & from podcasting to film making. She is a producer with Cavelight Films https://cavelightfilms.com, a podcaster (see 'Jamie's Corner') & a street activist (see https://www.youtube.com/c/JamiesCornershow). This episode is brought to you by Bloody Vegans Productions. For the first time here at Bloody Vegans Productions we are offering One to One learning sessions ...
Sep 09, 2022•54 min
On Sunday 11 September 2022, Kate and partner Kieren Windsor will leave bigmoose café in Cardiff and cycle anticlockwise around the circumference of Wales. The couple will be relying on the hospitality of strangers as they complete this tour. Using bamboo, a renewable and carbon-effective product, for the bikes they have filed down themselves from six individual pieces, they hope companies and individuals will realise that we can change to a more sustainable way of living without compromising pe...
Sep 08, 2022•48 min
Ray is an author and freelance writer from Essex in England. Her debut novel, Earthlings, book one of a young adult fantasy trilogy was published in 2021 and has gone on to win the Environmental Excellence Award with Essex Business Awards, Book of the Year with Betty's Bookshop and a Vegan's Choice Award. The sequel, Dominion, is eagerly awaited by readers and set for release in November 2022. When Ray isn't writing, she is happiest spending time with her children, partner, family and friends,...
Sep 01, 2022•48 min
Nero The Brave Little Bull is a book is based on the true story of Nero, a rescue bull who lives at the Retreat Animal Rescue Sanctuary in Kent. Nero was rescued with the helpful advice of Juliet Gellatley, Founder & Director of Viva!. Nero's story teaches us that animals, just like humans, deserve care, compassion and happiness. The story gently guides children through Nero's journey as he faces tough and happy moments in his life and finally finds his safe forever home, where he is so love...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr
PLEASE NOTE: 1) Some references were made to Triodos bank being a good ethical choice of bank for vegans. Since recording I have received some feedback from Rob, a subscriber to the show, who has pointed out that Triodos in fact invest in animal agriculture. As such I personally have taken steps to change banking provider. Sincere apologies on behalf of the show for providing any misinformation. A huge thank you to Rob. 2) This episode does not constitute personal financial advice. Please seek f...
Aug 19, 2022•57 min
Freya Cox was the first vegan contestant on The Great British Bake Off and her mission is to show that vegan baking is just as delicious if not more so than ‘regular’ baking and, when all the ingredients are available from your local supermarket, there’s no reason not to give it a try. Try any of the 70 reassuringly familiar recipes and you’ll be amazed that they’re so effortlessly vegan. From simple cakes, traybakes, pastry and bread to special desserts and showstopping cakes, there’s something...
Aug 11, 2022•37 min
One Planet Pizza is one of the world's best purveyor's of Vegan Pizza, co founded by father & son team Mike & Joe Hill in 2014 and born out of a love of Pizza and a passion for spreading the vegan message.The business began in Mike's garage and since grown to award winning proportions with the duo's pizza's available in supermarkets up and down the UK. In this episode I chat with Joe who is described on the One Planet Pizza website ( linked here ) as the proud owner of 11 tattoos, most o...
Aug 04, 2022•50 min
Cruelty Free International is the leading organisation working to create a world where nobody wants or believes we need to experiment on animals. Their dedicated team are experts in their fields, combining award-winning campaigning, political lobbying, pioneering undercover investigations, scientific and legal expertise and corporate responsibility. Educating, challenging and inspiring others across the globe to respect and protect animals, Cruelty Free International investigate and expose the r...
Jul 27, 2022•55 min
Moonji ice cream is not only delicious and all natural, but goes one step further in its inclusion of Ayurvedic ingredients. After 8 months of recipe developing, the magic began in the Summer of 2019 where Abi served her ice cream at The Chef’s Manifesto Event at Omved Gardens. Abi received wonderful feedback from many experienced and high-profile Chefs and shortly after the event she got her first listing at acclaimed vegan restaurant Farmacy in both London & New York. You can find out more...
Jul 21, 2022•51 min
Ray Duhaney is the founder of Clapham based Vegan restaurant, VE Kitchen. VE Kitchen delivers deliciously nutritious, freshly prepared plant-based food dishes in a 100% green energy, all electric, deliver no plastic kitchen. Ray is pioneering in his holistic approach to reducing the environmental impact of his restaurant and really has thought of the impact of his operation from every angle. You can find out more about VE Kitchen at https://vekitchen.com This episode is brought to you by Bloody ...
Jul 20, 2022•32 min
As some of you may know I run a podcast production business called Bloody Vegans Productions. One of the podcasts I am fortunate enough to produce is the fantastic 'Think Like a Vegan Podcast', which is a companion to the incredible book of the same name authored by Emilia Leese & Eva Charalambides. The podcast is truly one of my favourite shows (despite rather than because of my involvement) & so I wanted to bring an episode of the show to you by way of introduction. You can subscribe t...
Jul 08, 2022•19 min
Do dogs need meat? Can Dogs not just survive but thrive on a plant based diet? This week I am joined by co-founder of Dogood, Steve Hutchins who helps answer those & many more questions about plant based dog nutrition. You can find out more about Dogood & pickup your supply at https://wearedogood.co.uk This episode is brought to you by Bloody Vegans Productions. For the first time here at Bloody Vegans Productions we are offering One to One learning sessions designed to help set you on y...
Jul 06, 2022•56 min
In May 2020, The Good Pea Co. founders, Nikki and Su, set about on a search for tasty, dairy alternatives that would match the nutritional value of dairy products, and would also be sustainable. Nothing quite ticked all the boxes, and so they decided to create their own lip-smacking, nutritious and planet-friendly plant drink. In this episode Nikki shares her journey into veganism & how she discovered the humble split pea could be key in the fight against to overt the worst of the climate cr...
Jun 25, 2022•45 min
Kayleigh Goodman is the co-founder of Floop, the app designed to help you measure the environmental impact of your meals. Our current food systems create a third of all human-made greenhouse gases. What we eat could save the planet. Small changes to our meals can slash our personal carbon footprint and create demand for sustainable food. iPhone users can download the Floop app today & Android users can find out more about the forthcoming release on their platform by signing up to the Floop m...
Jun 16, 2022•47 min
This episode contains explicit language Vietnam Animal Aid’s founder and director, Catherine Besch, has been interviewed in many different forums and formats. With a decade of experience running a rescue animal sanctuary and animal rights organization in Vietnam, Cat has a lot to share about the unique challenges the animals and the organization face in Southeast Asia. Cat has a B.S. in International Relations, and an M.A in Emergency and Disaster Management, regarding how weather systems are ch...
Jun 09, 2022•57 min
Chessie is the founder & co-captain of Berkshire based Squeegee & Ink. The business started out as an open access studio for artists to come and use the facilities. Now Chessie & Emily offer screen print workshops to teach new people their skills. Chessie & Emily are committed to ethical screen printing and in this episode Chessie shares her journey of discovery with Squeegee & Ink becoming a go-to name in the ethical screen printing world. As well as a discussion around scre...
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Vanessa Sturman is a Plant Based Health Coach, educator and speaker who helps people get high energy and healthy weight with delicious plant based food. She has a coaching business called Energise & Thrive Plant Based, was a co-founder of the established recipe website, The Vegan Larder, and has been featured on Sky News, LBC and BBC as an authority on plant based eating and healthy eating habits. Where to find Vanessa: Download her free Guide – 5 Steps to a Balanced Plant Based Diet https:/...
May 26, 2022•58 min
Laura Chepner is the Founder of Primary Veducation and more recently the Education Officer and chair of The Vegan Society's Education Network. Laura is also the author behind Veducated!: An Educator's Guide for Vegan-Inclusive Teaching & The Vivi The SuperVegan Year 1 Teacher's Resource Pack. As you can tell from just that glimpse into Laura's incredible CV, Laura is fully committed to supporting greater inclusivity for Vegan children in the UK education system and possesses a wealth of inva...
May 20, 2022•54 min
Nathan & Shyam host the Heaven's Devils Podcast - a podcast that focuses on the ups & downs of 'The world's most sustainable' (United Nations) & only Vegan football club. In this episode I speak with returning guests Nathan & Shyam about their journey from New York to Nailsworth as well as vegan tacos in El Paso & how two chaps from the mid west ended becoming the official podcasters of a football club some 3,376 miles away! You can find out more about Forest Green Rovers at ...
May 13, 2022•57 min
Todd Sinclair became a vegan author and activist, Todd Sinclair spent years leading travel groups in far-off places, a fitting occupation for someone who is now showing the way to a radical new approach to veganism. Todd’s journey to veganism began on a small Canadian dairy farm, and after winding his way literally around the world, he found its catalyst in a serious illness, contracted when he was thousands of miles from home. But it was during that desperate sickness - and in the loving presen...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Fabio Matticoli is the founder of NXT LVL PZA, the secretly vegan pizza brand taking London by storm, labelled by customers as the ‘best vegan pizza available’. Fabio has been heavily involved within the food industry for 10 years, with a focus on shifting customer attitudes away from meat consumption through delicious alternatives. Having realised the pizza options available were not fulfilling that ‘meaty’ craving without harming animals, Fabio partnered with some of the biggest vegan brands o...
Apr 29, 2022•40 min
Gaia launched in December 2021 to create a milk that Mother Earth would be proud of and released the ‘hemp and oat m*lk’ and ‘hemp and coco m*lk’ in January 2022. These initial products are a result of Michael’s frustration with other plant-based milks, which always seem to compromise on sustainability (think damaging monocrops like soy, the volume of water needed to grow almonds, exploitation of workers for coconuts, etc.) As oat milk is currently the most popular option in the market, Gaia’s F...
Apr 22, 2022•53 min
Sean Russell is the founder of SoFlo Vegans & the author of the new book Pre-Vegans. SoFlo Vegans is making South Florida a global hotspot for veganism. You can check out resources, articles, videos, and podcasts on how to thrive on a plant-based diet or vegan lifestyle. Pre-Vegans is a must-have guide for anyone interested in living a vegan lifestyle. It provides a high-level overview of what it means to be vegan and includes resources, recipes, lists, and stories that are designed to suppo...
Apr 14, 2022•53 min
