Welcome back to The Keto Vegan, I’m Rachel, your host. Today marks our 100th show—and instead of our usual lighter fare, I’m turning the mic toward something deeply personal and urgent: the crisis in Gaza. I’ll guide you through how consumer choices—from hummus to makeup, tech to banking—can support or stop the suffering. Plus, we’ll unpack how our government plays into it and what steps you can take. Let’s use our voices and wallets for justice. Key Takeaways Consumer Power Is Real – Our spendi...
Jul 24, 2025•24 min•Ep. 100
Ever find yourself raiding the fridge five minutes after lunch, not because you're hungry, but because… emotions? In this episode of The Keto Vegan , I'm diving into EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), aka "tapping"—a simple, science-backed method that might just help us break up with mindless munching. Whether you're eating out of boredom, stress, or just habit, this episode is for you. Let's explore how tapping could help you reset that urge and reconnect with true hunger. Valuable Resources Je...
Jul 18, 2025•21 min•Ep. 99
Welcome back to The Keto Vegan! I’m Rach, your host—part psychology geek, part plant-based fat enthusiast—and today we’re diving into something a bit magical 🧠✨. It’s called anchoring, and it’s a brilliant little NLP trick that helps you lock in confidence, calm, or courage on demand—like carrying your own emotional support smoothie in your brain 🥬💪. Before we start rewiring and reinforcing, a quick shout: if you love what you’re hearing, share the podcast, follow along on your fave app, and ...
Jul 10, 2025•19 min•Ep. 98
Today we’re exploring self‑love—why it’s foundational not just to wellness, but to your keto‑vegan lifestyle. In the last episode, I talked about emotional eating; in this one, I’m taking it deeper: if we don’t truly love ourselves, our self‑esteem wobbles, and we’re giving from an empty cup. Let’s journey into raising vibration, working with the unconscious mind, and using visualisations and meditations (plus a sprinkle of hypnotherapy insight) to build unconditional self‑worth. ✨ Key Takeaways...
Jul 03, 2025•26 min•Ep. 97
Welcome to another honest, heart-forward episode of The Keto Vegan ! This time, I’m diving deep into the real reason so many of us slip—even when we’re ticking all the keto vegan boxes. You know the proteins, you’ve nailed intermittent fasting, your wee strips are showing dark red… and yet the cravings still creep in. Why? Because emotions, my loves. This one’s all about how we eat our feelings—and how we can stop. In this episode, I share the mental hack that’s helping me beat those carb-obsess...
Jun 26, 2025•23 min•Ep. 96
In this episode Rachel delves into the intricacies of merging the ketogenic lifestyle with plant-based eating. Embarking on the journey of a Keto Vegan lifestyle requires a thoughtful approach and strategic planning. In this episode, Rachel will guide you through the essential steps to ensure a successful and sustainable transition. Whether you're a seasoned vegan looking to explore the benefits of ketosis or someone new to both worlds, she’s got you covered. So, grab your favourite low-carb, pl...
Jun 19, 2025•14 min•Ep. 95
Do Animals Really Feel? A Deep Dive Into Sentience, Science & Spirituality Welcome back to The Keto Vegan ! I'm Rach, your host—part science nerd 🧠, part spiritual explorer ✨, and 100% obsessed with what’s really going on behind our food choices 🥦🍽️. This week, I’m pulling apart the complex threads of animal sentience 🐷🧬. Why? Because it’s personal. From my early days believing animals didn’t feel, to now being immersed in the research and the lived reality that they absolutely do—it’s ...
Jun 12, 2025•20 min•Ep. 94
🥗 Celeriac, Slaw, and Squelchy Sounds – Burger Slaw Adventures! 🌱🎉 In this episode of The Keto Vegan podcast, I whip up my signature burger slaw – this time with a celeriac twist! 🧄🧂 With a toddler's birthday party 🎂 and feta-laced salads in sight 🧀🚫, I decide to bring something I know I can eat: slaw, slathered in garlic, dill, and smoky goodness. 🔥 I also test out a new plant-based steak 🥩🌿 and play with my favourite kitchen gadget – the food processor that’s been through it all. 🌀...
Jun 05, 2025•6 min•Ep. 93
Introduction Get ready to fire up your oven and your tastebuds! In this tasty, casual cook-along episode of The Keto Vegan , I roast up a sensational batch of low-carb veg with Richmond’s meat-free no-chicken pieces. It’s all about flavour layering, sesame oil obsessions, and unapologetically high fat content — just the way we like it. Whether you’re a cauliflower fan or you side-eye your courgette, this one’s for anyone who wants a hearty, smoky dish that’s keto vegan to the core. Ingredients P...
May 29, 2025•6 min•Ep. 92
Mushroom Magic: Low-Carb Chilli That’ll Smoke Your Socks Off What happens when you mix sweet chilli plants from B&M, enough mushrooms to fill a small forest, and a dash of sass? You get Rachel’s now-legendary low-carb mushroom chilli, coming in at less than 2g of carbs per portion. In this episode, I walk you through every smoky, garlicky, paprika-laced step of this kitchen triumph—and yes, even the unappetising-looking Vivera mince gets a mention (bless its heart). This is perfect for those...
May 22, 2025•9 min•Ep. 91
Why Your Bank Might Be Funding Climate Chaos – And What You Can Do About It In this eye-opening detour from our usual plant-powered chat, I’m diving into a topic that affects every one of us: where our money sleeps at night. Spoiler alert – if it’s with a major UK bank, it might be financing the very fossil fuel projects threatening to blow our climate goals to smithereens. I’ll share my own journey from Morgan Chase to a more ethical option, and break down some jaw-dropping figures from a Guard...
May 15, 2025•12 min•Ep. 90
In this episode, I (Rach!) take you on a lively, leg-stretching, taste-testing adventure through the cobbled streets of Edinburgh during my weekend getaway for the Abraham Hicks workshop. 🍔 Was it easy being keto vegan in Scotland's capital? 💸 What did I find at Gatwick Airport at 5:30am that didn’t break the carb bank? 🚌 How much does it actually cost to take the bus around Edinburgh? Spoiler: it's shockingly cheap. 🧀 And what on earth is a plant-based haggis fritter doing on my burger? Fro...
May 08, 2025•12 min•Ep. 89
In this episode of The Keto Vegan , I’m talking about what it feels like to be the only vegan in your family — the loneliness, the comments, the Sunday roasts you wish you could unsee. But I’m also diving deeper into something even harder to face: indifference. That blank stare when you speak from the heart. That shrug when you bring up the planet or the animals. This episode was inspired by a tarot card that reminded me: we can grieve, but we must not drown. I’ll share a powerful story from my ...
May 01, 2025•12 min•Ep. 88
Think sleep is just for rest and recovery? Think again! In this juicy and science-backed episode of The Keto Vegan , I dive into the surprisingly powerful link between sleep and weight loss . Whether you're keto, vegan, both (hello!), or just sleep-deprived and snack-happy — this one's for you. You’ll learn why poor sleep messes with your hormones, slows your metabolism, spikes your cravings, and makes you store fat even if you’re smashing your macros. Plus, I’m sharing practical, real-life tips...
Apr 24, 2025•12 min•Ep. 87
In this jaw-dropping episode of The Keto Vegan Podcast , Rachel uncovers the hidden global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) — and guess what? It's not just about your GP handing out antibiotics like sweets. 🧁 Modern medicine relies on antibiotics – for surgery, infections, C-sections, even acne – yet we're on the brink of losing them. Why? Because of how we farm animals, not just how we treat humans. 🐖🐔💉 Using insights from Professor Devi Sridhar’s powerful article ( link below ), al...
Apr 18, 2025•15 min•Ep. 86
Welcome back to The Keto Vegan Podcast ! I’m Rachel—your host, kitchen alchemist, and apparently, serial cheese-maker with the memory of a distracted goldfish. So, confession time: I was halfway through perfecting what I genuinely thought was a brand-new smoked garlic tofu cream cheese when I had a vague flashback. You know the kind—like déjà vu wearing a tofu-stained apron. A quick scroll through my own episodes later and yep… turns out I’ve already done a tofu cheese. Oops. BUT! Before you rol...
Apr 11, 2025•6 min•Ep. 85
Welcome back to The Keto Vegan Podcast! In this episode, we’re diving into the sci-fi world of 3D-printed plant-based meat and lab-grown meat. Is this the future of sustainable food, or are we just creating ultra-processed Frankenfoods? In This Episode, You’ll Discover: What 3D-printed food actually is (spoiler: it’s not made with a regular inkjet printer, but that would be hilarious). The companies already selling 3D-printed vegan meats—yes, you can eat 3D-printed salmon! How lab-grown meat is ...
Apr 04, 2025•15 min•Ep. 84
🎙️ In This Episode: Join me as I chat with Dy, a passionate advocate for vegan keto and mental health. Dy shares her incredible journey of using a plant-based ketogenic diet to manage bipolar disorder, improve mental clarity, and even tackle perimenopause symptoms! We dive into the science, the stigma, and the struggles of being both vegan and keto in a world obsessed with meat. 🔥 Key Topics Discussed: ✅ How a ketogenic diet can help with bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety ✅ The mental ...
Mar 21, 2025•24 min•Ep. 83
What’s a houmous-loving keto vegan to do when chickpeas are too carby? Experiment, of course! In this episode, I take on the challenge of creating a ridiculously low-carb houmous, testing different tofu variations, playing around with tahini and miso, and even whipping up a sweet chili version that turned out to be an absolute winner. It’s a messy, garlicky, taste-testing adventure—complete with a blender betrayal, some questionable measuring techniques (who needs precision anyway?), and a momen...
Mar 14, 2025•11 min•Ep. 82
Are plant-based meats ultra-processed, synthetic junk? Or is factory-farmed meat the real chemistry experiment? In this episode, I break down the biggest myth about plant-based meats—the idea that they’re somehow "fake" compared to conventional meat. After my brother-in-law smugly called my veggie burger “synthetic,” I did some digging… and let’s just say, the irony is delicious . We’ll look at what’s actually in plant-based meats, whether they count as ultra-processed foods, and—most importantl...
Mar 07, 2025•13 min•Ep. 81
🌱 Soy – it's the go-to protein for vegans, right? Well… not exactly! 🤔 In this episode, I’m busting the myth that soy is a ‘vegan thing’ and exposing where it’s really going (hint: 🐄 cows eat way more of it than we do!). We’ll dive into the hidden soy in everyday foods 🍫🥖, the environmental impact of its production 🌍🔥, and even the shocking stories of activists who have lost their lives fighting against deforestation for soy farming 🏕️⚠️. Whether you’re a soy-lover or soy-skeptic, this o...
Feb 28, 2025•13 min•Ep. 80
Get ready for a chocolatey party special! 🍫✨ In this episode, I whip up rich, fudgy, keto vegan brownies that will make your taste buds do a happy dance 💃🕺—all without the sugar crashes! 🌱💪 Plus, I take you behind the scenes of the festive feast I catered for my neighbour’s ‘Mulled Wine & Minced Pies’ gathering 🍷🥧 (yes, I survived the carb-laden temptations! 😅). I only make chocolatey treats at Christmas, so will I even remember how to make these brownies next year? 🤔😂 Tune in to f...
Feb 21, 2025•10 min•Ep. 79
Who says indulgence can’t be keto? In this episode, I’m diving into the world of rich, nutty, chocolatey goodness with my homemade Chocolate Nutty Squares! These little bites of heaven are packed with dark chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and crunchy hazelnuts—perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the carb overload. Plus, I had to double the recipe because, let’s be real, who wants just a tiny batch? Tune in as I share the process, tips for tweaking the recipe, and how these delicious ...
Feb 14, 2025•5 min•Ep. 78
It’s 2025, the research is clear, the planet is burning, and yet people still act like veganism is some sort of fringe cult. In this episode, I’m unleashing my frustration at the wilful ignorance around plant-based eating. Why do people ignore the overwhelming evidence that meat is bad for health, the environment, and, oh yeah, the animals? Why do they cling to myths like “you’ll die without protein” while happily chowing down on ultra-processed junk? We’ll talk about the science, the stubbornne...
Feb 07, 2025•19 min•Ep. 77
Welcome back to The Keto Vegan ! In this episode, I’m tackling the rollercoaster of New Year’s resolutions—those well-meaning promises that often fall apart before February (we’ve all been there). We’ll explore why resolutions fail, how to rethink them with kindness and intention, and why the Chinese New Year offers a fresh chance to reset and reflect. Join me as we chat about shedding what no longer serves you (hello, Year of the Snake!), celebrating what went well in 2024, and setting realisti...
Jan 28, 2025•30 min•Ep. 76
BEWARE!!! When I used this horseradish the following day it was set - my tips are to use less soured cream, add double cream (all vegan of course) and may be even some vegan mayo so it doesn't set. Keep editing until you get the texture you want! Welcome to this episode of The Keto Vegan podcast! Today, I’m diving into the spicy, tear-inducing world of horseradish. If you’ve ever been frustrated by the cost of vegan horseradish (and the fact that it’s often only available online), this episode i...
Dec 20, 2024•9 min•Ep. 75
Welcome to The Keto Vegan Podcast! I’m Rachel, your host and guide through the delicious world of plant-based, low-carb living. Today, we’re diving into a kitchen experiment that turned out to be a double win. You know those moments when you’re trying to make one thing and accidentally create something else that’s just as good? Well, that’s exactly what happened to me this week. It all started with my mission to craft the ultimate vegan cheese using tofu—rich, creamy, and totally keto-friendly. ...
Dec 13, 2024•15 min•Ep. 74
Celebrate with me on this week’s episode of The Keto Vegan Podcast as I take you along for my birthday lunch at The Cosy Club in Gunwharf, Portsmouth! What started as a simple outing with my daughter Poppy turned into a family affair—well, almost. With some last-minute changes and my son Jack braving the Christmas lights beforehand (despite his ladder fears!), we made it a special day. I’ll share my thoughts on The Cosy Club’s vegan-friendly options (recommended by Poppy instead of our usual spo...
Dec 06, 2024•12 min•Ep. 73
In this special birthday episode of The Keto Vegan Podcast , I share the delicious chaos of hosting a keto vegan lunch for 12 guests. From rich chocolate cheesecake and zesty lemon mousse to stuffed chestnut mushrooms and a perfectly seasoned Juicy Marbles loin, the menu was a mix of indulgence and creativity that had even the biggest sceptics asking for seconds. I’ll take you behind the scenes of my kitchen triumphs (and a few near-disasters), share tips for making keto vegan dishes that impres...
Nov 29, 2024•14 min•Ep. 72
In this thought-provoking episode, I take on one of the most persistent questions vegans face: “Where do you get your protein?” Spoiler alert: I’ll also tell you why this obsession with vegan diets might just be misplaced—and why our focus should shift to far more important issues. From the absurd stereotypes of vegan dining (“unicorn sprouts,” anyone?) to the biological truths about humans as herbivores, I’ll tackle the misconceptions head-on. Along the way, I’ll dive into why the strongest ani...
Nov 21, 2024•13 min•Ep. 71
