In this episode, we talk to Ben Hagerty about his plant-based journey. We discuss vegan entrepreneurship and the best plant-based travel spots. About Ben Hagerty Ben is the co-owner and essayist for the vegan travel guide and website, It's Bree and Ben (http://www.itsbreeandben.com/). With his wife, Bree, they travel across Canada and the U.S. to learn and write about destinations where vegan and plant-based travelers can consider, which includes restaurants, boutiques, and other small and local...
Nov 18, 2023•39 min
In this episode, we talk to Stuart Waldner about his plant-based journey. Residing from Lexington, Kentucky, we talk about how growing up in one of the unhealthiest states shaped who he is and inspired him to write his book, "Escape the Meatrix". About Stuart Waldner Stuart Waldner is an activist and an author who invites readers to take the red pill as they Escape the Meatrix, the title of his debut non-fiction book, written after he transitioned to a plant-based diet in 2008. As his health imp...
Aug 12, 2023•37 min
In this episode, we talk to Billy Grisack about his inspiring story on how a plant-based diet helped change his life for the better. From losing over 100lbs, to overcoming many health issues, you won't want to miss this episode! About Billy Grisack Plant based musician, songwriter, Star Trek superfan, DND player, dad and husband. (Source: https://twitter.com/billygrisack) Website: www.departmentofvegucation.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/billygrisack Also, don’t forget to check out: EP 92...
May 28, 2023•46 min
In this episode, we talk to Sandra Nomoto about her plant-based journey and her new book, "VEGAN MARKETING SUCCESS STORIES" . Similarly, we talk to her about branding and marketing tips for new or old businesses. About Sandra Nomoto “The Content Doctor” Sandra Nomoto is an award-winning content writer and editor for cruelty-free businesses. She also offers a suite of services for authors. Launching her career in the public relations industry, she ran Conscious Public Relations Inc. Over the 10 y...
Apr 02, 2023•22 min
In this episode, we talked to Dr. Amanda Adkins about her plant-based journey and how to stay healthy overall on a plant-based diet. About Dr. Amanda Adkins Hi! I'm Dr. Amanda Adkins, MD, and I've been a board-certified internal medicine specialist since 2009. I have a deep passion for ensuring that everyone has a chance at a healthy and happy life. I know from both medical and personal experience that a plant-based lifestyle can lead to remarkable changes in our health and our ability to fulfil...
Feb 05, 2023•20 min
In this episode, we talk to Harika Parmar, the creator of VOGO Tours, about her Vegan Eco Travel Tours around the world. She helps people have amazing journeys with their travels. About Harika Parmar | VOGO Tours My quest started as a young thirteen-year-old girl at boarding school. I came across a documentary called Earthlings which played with my emotional heartstrings. I knew I had to make change for the animals and for the environment - so I started with myself. My holistic journey solidifie...
Nov 12, 2022•22 min
In this episode, we talk to Rym Selmi, the CEO of MiiRO, about her plant-based journey and why she created a company that focuses on plant-based low sugar sweets. About Rym Selmi | MiiRO The plant-based lifestyle healed me. My journey started when I got really burnt out at work. I started to feel that my previous diet had negative effects on my mental state, so I decided to begin a personal journey toward a plant-based lifestyle. I started to see improvements in my sleep, productivity, digestion...
Jul 04, 2022•26 min
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Vanita Rahman about her plant-based journey and how to eat a healthy balanced plant-based diet. Also, we talk to her about getting enough iron and how soy can be beneficial for you. About Dr. Vanita Rahman Vanita Rahman, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician, certified nutritionist, and personal trainer. She is a native of the Washington, D.C., area and earned her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Virginia. She completed her i...
May 23, 2022•18 min
In this episode, we talk to Paul Shapiro about his plant-based journey. Also, we also talk to him about his company, "The Better Meat Co", which creates Rhiza Mycoprotein, a key component to creating plant-based meat products. Paul is currently looking for a publisher for his new book. About Paul Shapiro Paul Shapiro is the author of the national bestseller Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World (published by Simon & Schuster’s Gallery Books in 2...
Mar 27, 2022•37 min
In this episode, we talk to Monk Coleman about his plant-based journey and his book "Love over Fear". Also, we talk to him about how he changed his lifestyle for the better. About Monk Coleman Monk Coleman is the author of Love over Fear – A Guide to Peace and Purpose. A guide to letting go of belief systems and connecting to a higher state of being. Monk is a graduate of the University of Holistic Theology. Also, he is a Transformational Coach, Public Speaker, Personal Trainer and a 3x Pro Natu...
Jan 30, 2022•56 min
In this episode, we talk to Cassidy Gundersen of Spiro Health & Wellness about her plant-based journey and how she helps people "reverse disease with diet". About Cassidy Gundersen | Spiro Health & Wellness I’ll be honest, health was never really my thing. In fact, I (like many teenagers) lived on hostess snacks and Dr. Pepper in my younger years. And that’s not just an exaggeration. Eventually, my lifestyle caught up with me, and my body became racked with disease and pain. I was diagno...
Jan 08, 2022•27 min
In this episode, we talk to Claudia Ganswind about her plant-based journey and talk to her about her new cookbook, "Raw Vegan Wellness Kitchen". About Claudia Ganswind Claudia has always loved good food and flavors, especially when it came to the smell of citrus fruits, fruits and vegetables in the Mediterranean region. The sun and the mild climate make these products particularly tasty, and she is well known as "Wellness Kitchen." Likwise, her mom was born in southern Italy home of spaghetti, p...
Sep 05, 2021•19 min
In this episode, we talk to the owner, Van Nguyen, of Lotus Seed Vegan about his vegan journey and how he started his beautiful restaurant that keeps on giving back with his wife Amy. About Lotus Seed Vegan Hi, my name is Van Loc, I am the chef and together with my wife Amy we started Lotus Seed Vegan restaurant because I had epiphany in my life where I wanted to make better choices for myself and my family. Better choices starting with food. I have been cooking since I was 12, because I wanted ...
May 24, 2021•23 min
In this episode, we talk to the owners Brett and Diane of Shop VEGN about their online vegan store. We also talk to them about their plant-based journeys and running a business during COVID. About Shop VEGN G’day and Eh Hailing from Australia and Canada, respectively, founders Brett and Diane went vegan for the animals and for the planet. However, they quickly became frustrated by the time spent sourcing quality plant-based products. VEGN [“vegan”] was built to make their own lives easier—but no...
Feb 21, 2021•38 min
In this episode, we talk to the co-founder Margaux Khoury of Impact Veganics about her deodorant company that is changing the world and changing the way people do business. About Impact Veganics IMPACT donates 100% of profits to their animal liberation partners who are working day and night to give animals the freedom & life they deserve. Co-founders, Joshua & Margaux created IMPACT in 2009. They were tired of the toxic and ineffective deodorants on the market and they wanted a safe, veg...
Feb 07, 2021•28 min
In this episode, we talk to Alan Twigg about his plant-based journey, his book and online courses. We talk about how to stay healthy during COVID19. About Alan Twigg In 2016 and I had just turned 50. I was a married father of four children, slightly overweight, unfit and balding. Three years previously, my wife Susanne and I had decided to move from Germany where we lived to Tenerife in the Canary Islands with our two youngest children. Because we are self-employed, we were able to work from hom...
Nov 22, 2020•57 min
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Melanie Joy, PhD about her plant-based journey and the world of carnism . Also, we also talk about how to better communicate and improve relationships with one another with opposing views. About Dr. Melanie Joy Melanie Joy, PhD, is a Harvard-educated psychologist specializing in relationships, communication, and social transformation. She is the award-winning author of five books. These include the bestselling Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows and Getting ...
Nov 08, 2020•56 min
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Joel Kahn, a practicing cardiologist, about his plant-based journey. Also, we talk about overall heart health, TMAO, saturated fat & dietary cholesterol and how to prevent heart disease. About Dr. Joel Kahn Joel Kahn, MD, FACC of Detroit, Michigan, is a practicing cardiologist, and a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Michigan Medical School. Known as "America’s Healt...
Oct 25, 2020•44 min
In this episode, we talk to the Indian Rock Vegans from Naramata, British Columbia about their amazing plant-based journeys. From Stage IV Kidney Cancer to losing over 130lbs on a Whole Foods Plant-Based Diet, you wont want to miss this episode! About Indian Rock Vegans Based out of Indian Rock, Naramata, BC Canada they serve as a hub of information, resources, recipes, and support for all in the Whole Foods Plant-Based Vegan Community and those interested in adopting the lifestyle. Their story ...
Oct 11, 2020•1 hr 20 min
In this episode, we talk about re-evaluating your habits during COVID. We talk about small changes you can do to make you more productive and in a better mind frame during these changing times. It all starts with small self improvements and goal setting. Re-Evaluating your habits during COVID and Decide on goals that you would like to achieve for your health.Choose a simple action that will get you towards your goal which you can do on a daily basis.Plan when and where you will do your chosen ac...
Sep 27, 2020•20 min
In this episode, we talk Dr. Ernie Ward, a Vegan Veterinarian, about his plant-based journey and how to raise healthy plant-based animals. We also talk about his book, “The Clean Pet Food Revolution" and some plant-based tips for caring for older animals. About Dr. Ernie Ward Ernie Ward, DVM, CVFT Dr. Ernie Ward is an internationally recognized award-winning veterinarian known for his work in the areas of general small animal practice, pet obesity and nutrition, life extension and longevity, pra...
Sep 13, 2020•55 min
In this episode, we talk to Jane Velez-Mitchell about her plant-based journey and how becoming vegan has changed her life. A forerunner for the animal rights movement she founded the non profit, digital news network, for animal rights and the vegan lifestyle called #JaneUnChained. About Jane Velez-Mitchell | Jane Unchained Jane Velez-Mitchell is a television and social media journalist and author. She is the founder of #JaneUnChained,[2] a digital news network for animal rights and the vegan lif...
Jul 05, 2020•48 min
Ep 73 - Brenda Davis | Registered Dietitian In this episode, we talk to Brenda Davis, a registered dietitian, about how to stay healthy on a plant-based diet. We talk about iodine, soy, sourdough bread and how not to fall off the wagon on a plant-based diet. About Brenda Davis | Registered Dietitian Brenda Davis, registered dietitian, is a leader in her field and an internationally acclaimed speaker. She has worked as a public health nutritionist, clinical nutrition specialist, nutrition consult...
Jun 21, 2020•53 min
Ep 72 - Gabriel & Anna Zhanay | ProPlant Academy In this episode, we talk to Gabriel & Anna Zhanay from ProPlant Academy about their plant-based journey, nutrition, and staying motivated to get healthy and fit. About Gabriel & Anna Zhanay Gabriel Zhanay is a Fitness Coach with over 5 + years of in-person and online coaching experience. He has been vegan for 2+ years while diving deeper into the science of fitness as he finishes his Bachelor of Health Science (Pre-Physical Therapy Tra...
Jun 07, 2020•40 min
Ep 71 - Kyle Shea | Calming Tips During COVID-19 Kyle Shea | Calming Tips During COVID-19 In this episode, we talk with Kyle Shea | Calming Tips During COVD-19. From becoming more mindful of what we can and cannot change, to guided meditation, these tips will help you during these changing times. About Kyle Shea I'm out to make compassionate, full-throttle living accessible to anyone who desires it. My style of growth coaching allows my clients to cultivate a deep sense of aliveness, connection,...
May 24, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Ep 70 - Robert Cheeke | Vegan Bodybuilding In this episode, we talk to Robert Cheeke, vegan bodybuilder and best selling author, about staying positive and active during physical distancing. About Robert Cheeke Robert grew up on a farm in Corvallis, Oregon, where he adopted a vegan lifestyle in 1995, at the age of 15. Today he is a best-selling author of the books Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness: The Complete Guide to Building Your Body on a Plant-Based Diet, Shred It!: Your Complete Guide to B...
May 10, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Ep 69 - Dawn Renee | Traveling Caregivers In this episode, we talk to Dawn Renee of Traveling Caregivers about her plant-based journey and how she uses her lifestyle to help people in need. About Dawn Renee Dawn Renee, a pioneer of holistic Caregiving complemented by integrated practices utilizing herbal medicine, Ayurveda, energy work with emotional guidance. The founder of Traveling Caregivers, a grassroots hope-faith based organization, is bridging the gap between balance of life while naviga...
Apr 26, 2020•42 min
Ep 68 - Meatfree Maria Lee In this episode, we talk to Meatfree Maria Lee, a plant-based personal trainer and holistic self love coach . We talk about her plant-based journey and how a plant-based lifestyle has changed her life. About Meatfree Maria Lee Hi guys! My name is Maria Lee and I’m from Vancouver, Canada. I turned 33 in December 2019, and I ended my career in technical documentation back in 2014 to make health and fitness my livelihood. I currently own a personal training business that ...
Mar 29, 2020•45 min
Ep 67 - Kind Cafe + Eatery In this episode, we talk to the owner Samantha of Kind Cafe + Eatery from Vancouver, BC. We talk about her zero waste and eco friendly business and how important it is to try and reduce waste in a modern society. About Kind Cafe + Eatery A zero waste and plant-based restaurant in Vancouver, Canada, opened by father and daughter duo Samantha and Marvin Emerman. Creating an environment that supports health and sustainability for both customers and the planet. Kind Cafe +...
Mar 15, 2020•14 min
Ep 66 - Eds Bred Sourdough Bakery In this episode, we talk to owners Natasha and Ed of Eds Bred Sourdough Bakery, a 100% plant-based bakery and cafe in Whistler, BC. We talk everything to do with artisan sourdough bread and why having a plant-based bakery means so much to them. About Eds Bred Sourdough Bakery Originally from Kent in the UK, Ed has always worked in fine dining kitchens around the world and has been making sourdough since 2008. Ed and Natasha moved to Canada in 2013 to snowboard f...
Mar 01, 2020•33 min
