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Follow Your Kind

67 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratings

Conversations with heroes of plant-based nutrition, activism, conscious capitalism, self-discovery and passion hosted by Krystyna R. - an Atlanta resident with a mission to build a community around kindness and healthy living.

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Brittany Summerlin, Living with Type I Diabetes and Eat Well ATL

August 05, 2018 06:19 - 1 hour - 59 MB

Brittany Summerlin is an Atlanta-based, Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist. She is currently working with the Strong4Life program at Children's Hospital of Atlanta. Brittany has just launched Eat Well ATL - her private nutrition practice that provides a balanced approach to nutrition and lifestyle for anyone - no fad diets, no total restrictions, just science-based nutrition advice for people interested in: Weight Loss and Health Coaching Type 1 Diabetes Nutrition Plant-Base...

Kathy Pollard, Sustainable Diet and the Upcoming "Climate Party!"

July 29, 2018 13:35 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

Kathy Pollard, MS is a is co-founder, with Micaela Karlsen, MSPH, of the dietary transition program and website, SustainableDiet.com, offering articles, recipes and support for a plant-based life. Kathy is a Member of the Board of Directors at Plant-based Prevention Of Disease, Inc. and a faculty member for the University of New England graduate program in Applied Nutrition. Kathy also served for six years as an instructor for the renowned T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. ​K...

Jim Corcoran: Environmentalism, Animal Activism and Vegan Diet

July 22, 2018 13:17 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

Jim Corcoran, or JC, is a dear friend and a member of my PPOD Family. JC has been vegan for 30 years and is an engaged member of animal rights movement both locally and nationally. He is a Director of Plant Peace Daily, a VP of Animal Protection Voters, Business Developer of Root 66 Food Truck, and organizer of Santa Fe Veg, among many other things. We talk about his evolving journey from environmentalist to animal rights activist, what motivates him today, the stories that inspire him, and...

Lori Clark: For the Love of Fitness, Nutrition... and People!

July 08, 2018 01:34 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

Lori Clark is a fitness instructor, nutrition and wellness coach in Atlanta, GA. She is a wife, mother of 6, grandmother of 4, and is CRAZY about fitness and nutrition! She also loves people, an it really comes through in everything she does. I first met Lori at the Plant-Based Prevention of Disease conference in Albuquerque, NM in 2017 and have always admired her loving and kind energy shining through everything that she is and does. This is a conversation about her journey to finding her...

Jamie Dennis and Jamie's Cookie Dough: Always Vegan. Never a Compromise.

June 24, 2018 05:58 - 35 minutes - 33 MB

Jamie Dennis is an owner of Jamies Cookie Dough - an Atlanta based cookie (and cookie dough) company that makes delicious vegan cookies and delivers nationwide. Her slogan is: "Cookies for all occasions. Always vegan, never a compromise." We talk about how she became vegan, how she started her business and the values that drove decisions behind it. If you are ready for some sweets after this - you can find Jamie here: [email protected] Call (678) 926-8742 FB and IG: @jamiesco...

November Project ATL with Alexa Lampasona

June 17, 2018 07:51 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

November Project™ is a FREE fitness movement that was born in Boston as a way for two founders, Bojan and Brogan, to stay in shape during cold New England months. Now present in 49 cities around the world, the movement is using a simple sense of accountability (verbal) to motivate and encourage people of all ages, shapes, sizes and fitness levels to get out of their beds and get moving. Their members vary from Olympic medalists, professional athletes, marathoners, triathletes, current and fo...

Ryan Bifulco, Cooker and Helping Atlanta Eat Healthier

June 10, 2018 10:34 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MB

Ryan Bifulco is the mastermind behind Cooker.delivery - Atlanta based service that connects hungry eaters with local cookers (chefs) offering healthy home cooked meals. We talk about the Ryan's story, what motivated him to look at food as medicine, what drove him to start the business, and the beautiful mission behind it. Listen up for a treat at the end:). Hungry yet? Check out the website: https://cooker.delivery And here is a treat from Ryan (THANK YOU RYAN!): Use code Fit30 to get $3...

Ifini Sheppard, Sevananda Natural Food Market and Conscious Grocery Shopping on a Budget

June 03, 2018 04:52 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

This is a longer conversation with Ifini Sheppard about many topics - her personal story, Rastafiri way of life, levity of food, Sevananda - a wonderful local natural food market in Atlanta, its offerings and what sets it apart, complete with tips on conscious cost-effective food shopping. We will start with Ifini. Born in Washington, D.C., and moving to Atlanta as a teenager, Ifini Sheppard considers herself a true ATLien. Learning about healthy living, from the Rastafarian influence of I...

John Murray and RADDISH: Radical Dishes Cooperative

June 01, 2018 03:03 - 46 minutes - 43.1 MB

John Murray is a coordinator and a long time member of RADDISH - Radical Dishes Cooperative, a queer, vegan organization committed to providing nutritious, home-cooked meals to homeless youth and other marginalized communities in Atlanta. We talk about RADDISH, what it stands for and how you can get involved. We also talk about John's story, his journey to becoming vegan, his work with special needs kids and what kindness means to him.

John Murray and RADDISH: Radical Dishes Cooperative

June 01, 2018 03:03 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

John Murray is a coordinator and a long time member of RADDISH - Radical Dishes Cooperative - a queer, vegan organization committed to providing nutritious, home-cooked meals to homeless youth and other marginalized communities in Atlanta. I met John through Humane League crew and heard a lot about Raddish and his work before we ever spoke. John is the funniest, most humble, friendly and kind human being and had me laughing through the whole interview. We talk about RADDISH, what it stands...

Kevin Randolph and Revolution Running: Racing with a Cause

May 21, 2018 00:54 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Kevin Randolph is a co-founders of Revolution Running - a GA run company that organizes unique adventurous affordable races while partnering up with local charities and non-profits to give back to community. Tune in as Kevin shares the values that drive him and his company, the beautiful stories of race participants that touched his heart, and therapeutic view of running that we both share!

Kevin Randolph and Revolution Running: Racing with a Cause

May 21, 2018 00:54 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Kevin Randolph is a co-founders of Revolution Running - a GA run company that organizes unique adventurous affordable races, while partnering up with local charities and non-profits and giving back to community. Tune in as Kevin shares the values that drive him and his company, the beautiful stories of race participants that touched his heart, and therapeutic view of running that we both share! I met Kevin and his beautiful wife, Annie, at my last 15 mile race - Cubihatcha Earth Day Ultra...

Cindy Blankenship, Vegan Running and Cinnamon Rolls

May 13, 2018 01:46 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

In this episode I interview Cindy Blankenship - a manager at Cinnaholic, an award-winning gourmet cinnamon roll bakery that is egg-free, dairy-free and 100% vegan! I met Cindy through Humane League ATL as we fundraised together last fall. We were teammates on Team Humane - an athletic chapter of Atlanta devision of THL and connected immediately. In this interview Cindy shares her journey to becoming vegan and the turning point that led to that. She talks about her activism and shares her t...

Jenny Bilko, RD: 5 easy steps of transitioning to plant-based diet

May 06, 2018 04:22 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MB

Jennifer Bilko is a registered dietitian at Emory Healthcare. Join us as we talk about her journey to becoming a registered dietitian (and what that role entails) and discovering the importance of plant-based diet. Jenny outlines 5 easy steps of transitioning to plant-based diet and shares what her day of eating looks like.

Kayla Worden and the Full Circle Farm Sanctuary

April 29, 2018 11:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

Kayla Worden is a founder of the Full Circle Farm Sanctuary, a Non-Profit Farmed Animal Sanctuary in Warm Springs, GA, dedicated to providing a loving, lifetime home to farmed animals in need & promoting veganism. Join us, as Kayla talks about her very personal journey to discovering herself, finding her purpose in animal activism, and creating a beautiful sanctuary where rescued farmed animals get a chance to live up to their full potential. For more details about the sanctuary go to http...

Ryan Bulzan on The Humane League and Animal Activism

April 22, 2018 08:22 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MB

Ryan Bulzan is a Grass Roots Coordinator at The Humane League - a non-profit animal rights organization. Join us, as we talk about his journey to becoming vegan, finding animal activism and embarking on a career path that speaks to his passion.

Ryan Bulzan on The Humane League and Animal Activism

April 22, 2018 08:22 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MB

Ryan Bulzan is a Grass Roots Coordinator at The Humane League - a non-profit animal rights organization. Join us, as we talk about his journey to becoming vegan, finding animal activism and embarking on a career path that speaks to his passion. Learn more about The Humane League here: https://thehumaneleague.org We mentioned 88% Campaign: https://88percentcampaign.com More about Open Wing Alliance: https://openwingalliance.org/en/ Check out the resources on #iamnotlovingit campaign: ...

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