Live Planted- Practical Vegan Living
172 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 529 ratingsLive Planted is a weekly Podcast about living a practical vegan lifestyle. Alyssa, the show's host, is a Midwestern girl who felt the need to create a space based on living a plant based life in the easiest way possible. The show goes into health, wellness, activism, environmentalism, cruelty free practices, sustainability, animal rights, and how to make it all work while living a 'regular' life.
Live Planted aims to inspire and educate listeners by letting you in on a little secret: I don't have it all figured out either, but here are some things I've learned along the way. During the show I talk with awesome guests, like former Mtv VJ Lauren Toyota, Cara Livermore of Chickpea Magazine, and Hannah Howlett of 'High Carb Hannah' Youtube fame. The show has hosted vegan artists, tiny house builders, bakers, professional vegan athletes, plant based recipe creators, movie directors, health coaches, dads, and many more.
Part of the show is spent breaking down topics like 'soy: good or bad?', 'the realities of fish’, or 'how to travel while vegan'. There'll be ways to go vegan at your own pace, and ways to stay vegan for the long term. Join me in this pursuit to connect with like minded people. You can find the full show notes and more at LivePlanted.com.
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#072 Rapid Fire Topics: VegFest Recap, How I Ended Up At A Podcast Guest's House, & How to Cook Tofu
August 15, 2017 11:57 - 21 minutes - 40.3 MBToday we're doing a rapid fire covering multiple topics in this episode. I'm sharing my experience at the Pittsburgh VegFest, what I did and didn't get to eat, & who I got to meet there. Then I'm sharing how I ended up at a podcast guest's house, my run-in with a cooler full of la croix at my first all vegan party (!!), how to cook tofu properly, and a question from a listener: 'Are we really addicted to cheese?' Plus, I'm asking for some suggestions, can you help me? Mentioned on the Show...
#071 Four Vegan Fitness Tips for Beginners with Ana Alarcón, Even if You Hate Working Out
August 08, 2017 11:32 - 28 minutes - 53.9 MBAfter staring in episode 66, I asked Ana to come back as a co-host to discuss the 'how-to' of starting a fitness routine. I know what you're thinking, 'but I'm not into working out!' Don't worry, this episode is still for you. Consistent movement has totally changed the way I live my life, it's put me into a more positive head space. I want to share how you can get there for yourself in an uncomplicated way. Today we're sharing 4 actionable ways to get in a fitness routine. Plus, we're addr...
#70 How to Answer All the Questions About Being Vegan & Why I've Been Describing the Pod All Wrong
August 01, 2017 11:33 - 18 minutes - 34.8 MBAs soon as you make the decision to go vegan you're flooded with questions from family, friends, and strangers. Everyone wants to figure out what you're doing, how you're eating, and all the other burning questions people just can't help but ask vegans. Today on the podcast I'm sharing my best tips for answering questions. I'm getting into the nitty gritty and sharing a few personal experiences on how I deal with nosy co-workers and overzealous family members. Also on this episode, I'll tel...
#069 Cruelty Free Beauty: The Who, What & Why of Supporting Brands w Morals & Ethics
July 25, 2017 11:36 - 25 minutes - 48.3 MBWhen people think vegan they immediately think only of food. Another often overlooked aspect are the beauty, cosmetics, and house hold cleaners you bring into your home and use on your body daily. Today I'm sharing WHY cruelty free products are so important. I didn't 'get it' for a while after making the food changes myself, so I want to bring you all the information so don't have to waste time like I did. I'm sharing what really happens in animal testing (it's not just lab rats...), what...
#068 Whats the Deal with Fake Meat? Acai Bowls & A Meetup
July 18, 2017 11:04 - 19 minutes - 37.2 MBWhile scrolling facebook I had a rude reminder on how unkind people can be, a new vegan asking about fake meats was shamed and laughed at by over 186 comments. Hear my response to minds inquiring about fake meats and what I would have said to this guy wading into the waters of faux animal products. Also on this episode I share my best tips for creating the perfect acai bowl. How to get them creamy and dreamy, and how to save a little $$ on the ingredient list. PLUS I'm going to the Pittsbu...
#067 International Travel, Van Life, & Communicating Veganism with Wendy of Nomadic Vegan
July 11, 2017 12:03 - 37 minutes - 70.3 MBTravel is one of the biggest concerns people have when going vegan. Today we're talking about multiple types of travel with Wendy of Nomadic Vegan. Wendy explains how to communicate with non English speakers, it's an easy trick anyone can literally pull out of their pocket. We talk about navigating trips with non vegan travel partners, and how Italy, famous for its meats and cheeses, is actually much more vegan friendly than you think. In the first half I share all the details and future ...
#066 PROTEIN, Positivity, & Vegan Fitness with Ana Alarcón of Ana Goes Fit
June 27, 2017 11:26 - 25 minutes - 46.8 MBVegan fitness is one of those things with a lot of myths and mistruths surrounding it. Today we're getting into all the nitty gritty of health & fitness with Ana Alarcón of Ana Goes Fit. We're talking the 'P Word'- Protein, how to get started if you've never worked out in your life, and what a typical day of eating looks like for Ana, a fitness instructor. Plus Ana gives one piece of advice that you can do right now, for free, to improve your health. I spill the beans on how working out & f...
#065 Q&A: Cruelty Free Products, Zero Waste Journey, & How to Keep It Interesting in the Kitchen
June 20, 2017 11:20 - 31 minutes - 59.4 MBYou've got Q's, I've got A's! Today we cover all the questions you guys wanted to know. Everything from how to communicate with others about how important veganism is to you, vegan & cruelty free deodorants, what hip vegan food I can't stand, to how I keep it interesting in the kitchen while using the majority of the same ingredients. Find all the links to everything mentioned on today's show here: http://liveplanted.com/065-qa-cruelty-free-products-zero-waste-journey-keep-interesting-kitc...
#064 Brittany Jaroudi of The Jaroudis on Changing your Health with Food
June 13, 2017 11:22 - 33 minutes - 62.9 MBBrittany Jaroudi was on the show many moons ago, today she's back with the labs to prove she's significantly improved her health since going vegan. In this episode hear about the serious health scare Brittany faced at 25 years old, how she avoided meds, & how long it took her to start seeing & feeling health benefits from changing her diet. Plus, hear what advice Brittany has for her non vegan self that I wish we could shout from the rooftops and Brit gives a cheap & easy food photography se...
#063 Hot Summer Goals Challenge & Something Vegan that Deserves it's Internet Hype
June 06, 2017 10:48 - 27 minutes - 50.4 MBToday I am proposing a new summer challenge & I have my oldest friend in the world on the show to talk about it. Liz & I are always dreaming & always brainstorming, so when we were trying to figure out how to make the most out of this summer we came up with a little challenge. Saying your goals out loud, and working in a group has a much better success rate than working alone. So I'm opening this challenge up to all of you guys too. #HotSummerGoals Plus, I'm sharing my new anthem from a son...
#062 How to ACTUALLY Keep it Easy Eating Raw Foods with Marina of Soul in the Raw
May 30, 2017 10:57 - 26 minutes - 48.4 MBI've finally found the right person to talk about Raw Veganism in practical terms, Marina Yanay-Triner of Soul in the Raw! So this week we're talking keeping it easy in the kitchen while still making lots of your own food, Marina shares her fav appliances- including one you might have overlooked, & why it's powerful to be able to cook for yourself. Plus I share an unlikely documentary that really inspired me & how I'm mixing turmeric into my morning routine. Check out all of Marina's tips & ...
#061 The STEAKHOUSE Lunch & The Surprising Affect it Had on Me
May 23, 2017 10:54 - 7 minutes - 13.6 MBThis week's podcast is a small but mighty episode. I want to share with you how I wound up in a steakhouse, yes THAT kind of steakhouse, and what happened that really surprised me. Sometimes when these situations happen its easy to be frustrated but something else happened inside of me that I really wanted to share. Enjoy! ▶️ Let's get social! Instagram: www.instagram.com/liveplanted/ Twitter: twitter.com/LivePlanted Facebook: www.facebook.com/LivePlanted/ ✮Support the podcast- Give us a r...
#060 Vegan Travel Essentials, & The Power of Getting Outside Your Daily Life
May 16, 2017 11:29 - 21 minutes - 39.2 MBThis week I recap my NYC vegan experience & tell you why I think traveling as a vegan is such a fun experience & why getting out of the norm is so powerful. I also share my three must pack essentials to make your travel experience flow better (these have saved me multiple times!). Plus my favorite vegan travel tip for seeing the most of the city you're visiting in the shortest amount of time. Trust me it's a fun adventure! Check out the NYC restaurants I visited with photos & full reviews p...
#059 Rapid Fire Topics: Is Honey Vegan? How do I Save $ While Being Vegan?
May 02, 2017 11:18 - 20 minutes - 38.4 MBToday you and I are sitting down for a little rapid fire of topics. I'm sharing 3 quick rules for making veganism easier in your everyday life, dissecting the summer favorite, honey and what goes into honey production. We talk the fastest ways to save money on a vegan diet- where is that budget really going? Plus, meal prep, aka batch cooking, why you should do it and how I keep it practical. Mentioned on the Show: ➜What I Eat in a Day with Kaitlyn Cashmere: https://soundcloud.com/livepla...
#058 Alli Cherry on Zero Waste Practices | Earth Day
April 25, 2017 11:35 - 20 minutes - 37.4 MBStasher Bag GIVEAWAY BELOW. I had an a-ha moment while watching Alli Cherry, that zero waste practices don't have to be so extreme. Whoa! So this week in celebration of Earth Day I wanted to bring Alli on to talk about practicing a 'less waste' lifestyle and disengaging from the disposables that are cluttering our planet. Alli shares the 'first four' method of starting zero waste and what items she considers 'must haves'. Plus, I share why I decided to talk about creating waste rather than f...
#057 Lauren of Flora & Vino: How to Get Inspired in the Kitchen
April 18, 2017 11:17 - 25 minutes - 46.5 MBEveryone feels stuck in a kitchen rut sometimes, so I asked Instagram food blogger Lauren Kirchmaier, of Flora & Vino, to share her secrets to feeling inspired & more confident in the kitchen. I share with Lauren some legendary cauliflower wings, and she shares pointers for living with a non vegan. (ps. They are nice and practical!) Plus, I spill the details on the new system I'm using to accomplish goals, cook more, and keep a cleaner house. It's been a real life changer. Check out the go...
#056 Should I Support Non Vegan Companies?? Answering your Q.
April 11, 2017 11:35 - 18 minutes - 33.7 MBToday I'm answering one of your questions, "If a company makes both vegan and non-vegan products, is it okay to buy from them?" Since we're all about logical and practical around here, I have a few practical points to support whether I think you should or shouldn't buy from these companies. Do you agree with me? Think I'm totally wrong? Let me know on instagram, twitter, or in this episode's blog post: http://bit.ly/NonVegPost Plus I end the show with a new segment where people tell us whe...
#055 Finding Balance in the Modern Hustle w Tonya of The Well Woman
April 04, 2017 11:28 - 21 minutes - 39.5 MBHear what I have to say about having the first non vegan guest on the show today. In today's society we expect to have it all, to wake up and love ourselves, to fit everything in and arrive at happiness. This simply isn't possible without effort, practice and a whole lot of patience. Today Tonya Papanikolov of 'The Well Woman', a yoga teacher, and certified nutritional practitioner, is on the show. We talk about mindfully slowing down, finding balance in today's 'hustle-heavy' world, and...
054 Why Vegan / Why We're Vegan w Erin Sisson
March 28, 2017 11:48 - 55 minutes - 102 MBThis episode was hard to make, I have so much to say... This is only the beginning of the conversation, Erin will definitely be on again to expand on 'why go vegan'. If you want to hear more about this episode, check out the full blog post: http://liveplanted.com/vegan-vegan-w-erin-sisson/ NEW RESOURCES Tab on Live Planted: http://liveplanted.com/resources/ Mentioned on the Show: ➜Erin's past episodes: http://liveplanted.com/?s=erin ➜'Humane' Eggs from Costco: http://www.peta.org/blog/dir...
#053 Amy & Billy of Cleveland Farmed Animal Save on Exposing the Reality of Animal Agriculture
March 14, 2017 11:31 - 25 minutes - 47.6 MBTogether Amy and Billy started the Cleveland chapter of the Save Movement, the Cleveland Farmed Animal Save. They are two of the kind souls who dedicate their time to expose what the animal agriculture industry doesn't want you to see, working to connect the disconnect between animals in farms and photos and animals on our plates. Recently Amy & Billy came back from bearing witness at Anita Krajnc, of Toronto Pig Save's, final court date. This duo does all of this with love and positivity, ci...
#052 Olympia Auset of SÜPRMARKT on her Mission of Fresh Produce for All
March 07, 2017 12:31 - 31 minutes - 58.2 MBOlympia Auset is a doer and a creator, she is the type a person who takes action. So when Olympia saw that there was an issue getting fresh produce to the people in her city of LA she took action. Olympia created SÜPRMARKT, a low cost organic grocery store that serves low income communities in LA. She has also created, Light The Launch, a media company that aims to bring positivity and education to the internet. Olympia has all of these projects under her belt and is still in her mid 20s. ...
#051 Lisa of Sanctuary Brewing on Kindness to Animals & Humans, Plus the Science Behind Collagen
February 28, 2017 09:18 - 23 minutes - 44.2 MBFrom accounting to brewing Lisa & Joe of Sanctuary Brewing followed their passions of spreading kindness to both humans and animals. Sanctuary Brewing is both a brewery, serving up beers and vegan food, and a micro sanctuary, housing a pig, chickens, and a turkey. On today's episode I talk with Lisa McDonald about hidden ingredients that can make your beer not vegan, why as an animal lover Lisa took awhile to find veganism, and what she regrets about her vegan transition. In the first half ...
#050 50th Episode Recap Extravaganza
February 21, 2017 12:32 - 58 minutes - 108 MBHappy 50th Episode! This episode is the '50th Episode Recap Extravaganza' where we'll be recapping 12 of the past episodes with diverse perspectives, good advice, and noteworthy outtakes. In this episode you will hear clips from Timothy of Mississippi Vegan, Mark Devries of Specieism the Movie, Caitlin Shoemaker of From My Bowl and more. We'll look back on conversations such as why vegan cooking is for everyone, how to start a self love practice, what 3 items a chef thinks you need in a ve...
#049 What I Eat in A Day: Practical Vegan w Kaitlyn Cashmere
February 07, 2017 12:45 - 30 minutes - 57.4 MBFree PRINTABLE Meal Planner Below Since you guys love the last 'What I Eat in a Day' episode, I thought an updated version was in store. To keep things interesting I brought in our recipe creator and holistic health coach Kaitlyn Cashmere. She is a big part of Live Planted so I want you guys to know her a little better. Beyond the interesting factor, for veganism I think a 'What I Eat in A Day' episode can be super helpful. You can find new recipes, and see how others make this lifestyle w...
#048 Q&A: Transitioning Vegans, Bulk Bin Shopping, & Workouts that Work
January 31, 2017 12:28 - 46 minutes - 86.9 MBWelcome to the Q&A episode! In this episode we cover everything from how to deal with critical family members, how I talk about veganism in real life as an introvert, helping friends and family convert to veganism, and what cruelty free makeup floats my boat. Plus more. You asked, I answered! Find all the links to everything mentioned on today's show here: http://bit.ly/QandAPodcast Want to ask a question next time? Follow me on instagram to put your 2 cents in. www.instagram.com/LivePlant...
#047 Ashley of Crazy Urban Vegan on Positivity & Choosing Happiness
January 24, 2017 12:29 - 41 minutes - 77.3 MBAfter growing up in a meat eating household and never quite feeling right about it Ashley of Crazy Urban Vegan went vegetarian. Once Ashley realized her health woes of ulcers, uterine fibroids, acid reflux, and weight gain, needed some extra attention she decided to go vegan. She relates the switch in herself to an immediate frequency change, a good feeling she says she was instantly addicted to. Since going vegan she has lost 50 lbs, gotten off all medications, cured her ulcers, and reduc...
#046 Emilie Eats on Body Image & a Vegan Diet
January 17, 2017 12:00 - 29 minutes - 55.3 MBIn some ways Emilie of Emilie Eats is your typical college student, super busy, fitting in a little bit of everything, making it all work. In other ways she is not. Emilie is 20 years old running a successful vegan recipe blog. She is self aware beyond her years, noting that she has fallen into the perfectionist mindset of trying to eat perfectly 'clean'. Saying that instagram and youtube can put unrealistic body image ideas into your head. This sort of mindfulness that Emilie has, being co...
#045 Timothy Pakron of Mississippi Vegan on Reconnecting to Real Food
January 10, 2017 12:07 - 33 minutes - 62.8 MBThere is a certain type of person who can show off hunting for what some call weeds and make it look super fun and inspiring. Timothy Pakron is just that type of person. Born and raised in Mississippi, he is known as Mississippi Vegan through his ever popular instagram. Timothy is a jack of all trades if you will, with a degree in the arts and a love of plants he has merged his passions into food styling, food photography, and recipe creation as a chef. Whether he's foraging for wild food, tr...
#044 How to Actually Accomplish your New Years Resolutions with Erin Sisson
January 03, 2017 12:08 - 39 minutes - 72.9 MBSome say resolutions aren't for them, others embrace them with open arms. Whatever your stance on New Years resolutions this episode will help you develop strategies to accomplish your goals. However big or small you can make it happen with a little bit of prep work. Fan favorite, Erin Sisson, RN, dietitian, organization extraordinaire is back on today's episode. Erin explains 'SMART' goals and how they can help you organize your goals so they can actually happen. She even shares what SMAR...
#043 Sarah Lemkus- Vegan Pregnancy, Hormone Regulation, & Supplements
December 20, 2016 12:34 - 30 minutes - 56.9 MBSarah Lemkus is a New Zealand mamma who shares her adventures in eating, child raising, and everyday life on her youtube channel and blog. She makes motherhood look easy, but she was once afraid she wouldn't be able to conceive due to PCOS (polycystic ovaries). After researching the impact of food on hormones Sarah went vegan. The funny thing is she became vegan and pregnant in the same short bit of time. Realizing that a vegan pregnancy is possible and even healthier for the baby, shes st...
#042 How We do the Holidays as Vegans, Minimalists, & Introverts- w my Husband Eric
December 13, 2016 12:44 - 22 minutes - 42.7 MBFor this episode my husband Eric joins the conversation. Since we're all just voyeurs at heart, wanting to know what other people are doing, I thought I would fill you in on how we do the holidays. I didn't want to give a bunch of tips- do this, don't do that, because I already have ep28 for that. I wanted to tell you what we really do for the holiday season. We've been vegan for 4 years, we're working on our minimalism, and I'm an introvert, so we've got a lot going on. In this episode y...
#041 Vegan on a Budget- How to Save Money on a Plant Based Diet
December 06, 2016 12:24 - 17 minutes - 31.8 MBOne of the biggest myths about going vegan is that it's expensive. Well, it is simply not true. Compare the cheapest cuts of meat, such as ground round, on average it's $3 a pound and up. In contrast, dried beans cost on average $1 per pound. Rice and potatoes are both less than $1 per pound. A 10lb bag of potatoes costs $1.99 total at my grocery store, that equals 19 cents a pound. Even if you're a vegan who buys more convenient, pre-packaged goods you can still save money compared to som...
#040 Jasmine of Sweet Simple Vegan- Disordered Eating to Self Love
November 29, 2016 12:21 - 24 minutes - 45.2 MBJasmine Briones is the recipe creator and sunny personality behind the blog 'Sweet Simple Vegan'. She's been named as one of the top vegan instagram accounts you should be following by Huffington Post, and has had her recipes featured on Buzzfeed, Forks Over Knives, and the like. Beyond great recipes she's a advocate of self love and taking charge of your health, as she comes from a disordered eating past. In this episode Jasmine shares the interesting way she came to veganism and how its to...
#039 Sean Hennessy of Vegan Outreach on Support within the Plant Based Realm
November 22, 2016 13:06 - 28 minutes - 52.3 MBToday's guest Sean Hennessy is the Greater Ohio Outreach Coordinator for the company Vegan Outreach. Vegan Outreach was founded to move society away from eating animals and their products. Although he's very humble, Sean has a very impressive resume. Since he's humble I'm going to lay it out for you. It includes a masters degree in agricultural and applied economics, working at the American embassy in South Africa, doing research there as an agricultural specialist, plus volunteer work for...
#038 Will Kriski of Potato Strong on Weight Loss w a Vegan Diet
November 15, 2016 12:38 - 34 minutes - 63.4 MBEveryone wants to be justified in eating french fries, onion rings, and pasta AND still lose weight. The thing is Will did just that following the Starch Solution- a whole foods, no oil, plan. (The same book that former guest High Carb Hannah lost weight from.) He went from 205lbs from 171lbs, losing the weight and keeping it off for the past few years. Will shares healthy, simple and delicious recipes on his website, Youtube, & instagram at Potato Strong. In this episode Will shares why po...
#037 Jenné Claiborne of Sweet Potato Soul on Ethical Fashion & Eating More Healthy Foods
November 08, 2016 12:31 - 33 minutes - 62.4 MBJenné Claiborne is the personality and brains behind Sweet Potato Soul. She studied at The Institute for Integrative Nutrition and shares her knowledge through her website, Youtube, instagram, and more. Jenné's veganism goes beyond food, she believes you should not only think about what materials are in your clothing but also who's making them. This thinking led her to the very noble pursuit of ethical fashion. In this episode Jenné shares the way to eat healthier foods without even realiz...
#036- The Truth About the Paleo Diet w Erin Sisson
November 01, 2016 11:00 - 28 minutes - 54 MBRecently I went to a speech Erin was giving on veganism. One of the slides was on Paleo and it really got me thinking about the cross section between Veganism and Paleo. A lot of people qualify them both as 'fad diets' and see them as a temporary way to loose weight/become healthier/ etc. The truth is veganism is not a fad, it's a lifestyle, a whole mind set and has science behind it to prove that it not only helps your body, but also the earth and (most importantly) the animals. If vegami...
#035 Jessica Prescott of Wholy Goodness
October 25, 2016 12:22 - 28 minutes - 53.5 MBJessica Prescott is the photographer, writer, and recipe creator behind the blog 'Wholy Goodness'. Jessica believes that vegan eating can be inclusive rather than exclusive- plants can unite us. Fueled by her love of produce, Jessica's recipe photos, with their scattered ingredients, have a beautiful, colorful and recognizable spin that's all their own. In this episode find out Jessica's tips for taking good photos, why she started a blog without ever reading blogs before, and what lead he...
#034 Laura Wright of The First Mess
October 18, 2016 11:35 - 24 minutes - 45.3 MBLaura Wright is the creator, writer, photographer, and chef behind the highly awarded food blog 'The First Mess'. Laura believes eating plant foods keeps you connected to the earth. In fact, she takes the notion of eating seasonally so strongly that the name of her blog, 'The First Mess', is referring to the 'first mess' of peas in the early spring. Influenced by her family owned produce stand, this culinary school grad has a deep love of veggies which reflects in her awesome plant based rec...
#033- Vegan Student Caitlin Shoemaker aka From My Bowl
October 11, 2016 11:39 - 27 minutes - 49.8 MBGIVEAWAY details below. Caitlin Shoemaker is a graduate student studying to become a physical therapist. She's the creator of the wildly popular vegan instagram account 'From My Bowl'. Caitlin is focused on showing people how to live a 'realistic' vegan life while tackling a busy schedule. As I mentioned in episode 32, this season I want to talk with people from all different walks, showing that you can be plant based however you choose to live. Caitlin is living proof that a packed day ...
#032- Update + Where is Sarah
October 04, 2016 12:14 - 8 minutes - 15.9 MBSeason 1 was all about getting Live Planted off the ground. Season 2 is about making it grow. Full show notes with more information on why Live Planted is changing over on LivePlanted.com: http://liveplanted.com/032-update-where-is-sarah/ Mentioned on the Show: ➜Pantry Staples Post: http://liveplanted.com/must-have-vegan-pantry-staples/ ▶️ Connect with Live Planted here: Website: liveplanted.com Email: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/LivePlanted Instagram: www.instagram.com/li...
#031 - Monique Koch of Brown Vegan on a Down the Earth Approach to Veganism
September 27, 2016 11:38 - 32 minutes - 60.8 MBMonique Koch of Brown Vegan is a unique type of person, when going vegan in 2010 she couldn't find resources to help families navigate their way in a plant based world. She didn't give up, she persevered finding her way through budgets, grocery shopping, and picky eaters. After feeling like she had it down pat, Monique then created the resources she was once looking for, for other families. In this episode we discuss Monique's 'Down to Earth' approach to veganism, how to stay on a budget, ...
#030- High Carb Hannah & Dman Derek Howlett on Living Tiny, Minimalism, & Weight Loss
September 20, 2016 11:25 - 40 minutes - 75.2 MBGIVEAWAY details below. Happy 30 episodes! We're a podcast about practical vegan living and I can't think of any one I would rather have on episode 30 than Hannah and Derek, aka High Carb Hannah & Dman. They are practical vegans to the core and we dedicate a whole episode to talking with them. In this episode we hear their stories on building a tiny house from scratch, loosing over 65lbs on a whole foods plant based diet, and how they went from 'traditional' living of owning a home and a 9-5...
#029- 4 Best Vegan Cookbooks + News
September 13, 2016 11:32 - 26 minutes - 50.1 MBThis week we welcome Eric, Alyssa's practical vegan husband, to the show. Hear the story on why Eric is actually the original vegan here and what pushed him to make the change 4 years ago. He's coming to the show to bring us the most recent vegan news, plus a new vegan documentary alert. In the first half hear some of my tips on the best vegan cookbooks; what ones to gift to non-vegans and new vegans alike, what book helped most in the beginning of my vegan path, and more. I break down ho...
#028- How to Survive a Party as a Vegan
September 06, 2016 14:27 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBToday Alyssa has her first go solo on the podcast. She'll tell you why she's solo and what's on the horizon for the podcast in the intro. Then she discusses NPR's 'Wait Wait Don't Tell Me' segment on veggie burgers that bleed. Plus after 4 years as a vegan, Alyssa has some tips for making it through a non-vegan party as seamlessly as possible. Mentioned on the Show: ➜http://www.npr.org/programs/wait-wait-dont-tell-me/491486229/wait-wait-dont-tell-me-for-aug-27-2016?showDate=2016-08-27 ...
#027- Keys To Vegan Success + Rainbow Bakery
August 23, 2016 12:06 - 56 minutes - 49.5 MBIn the first half we give you our keys to success for staying vegan and making it easy on yourself. Many people hear 'vegan' and they think restrictions, hard work, lettuce. We breakdown how to make it easy on yourself, how to curb cravings, and how and when to talk to others about your lifestyle. In the second half, we chat with Matt and Lisa over at Rainbow Bakery in Bloomington Indiana. We hear their stories about how they started the bakery (from non baking backgrounds), how they rece...
#026- Cara Livermore of Chickpea Mag + Productivity Tips
August 16, 2016 12:19 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBGIVEAWAY details below. Hear how to stay productive in today's busy world in a practical way. We break down our favorite tips for staying productive without losing your sanity. It's not about working 24/7, it's about knowing how to be efficient and taking the time to relax! We hope you like our approach. Then we talk to Cara Livermore, founder and main operator of Chickpea Magazine. We find out how she started the magazine, why there are no ads (gasp!) and a bit about her vegan story. We...
#025- The Meat Paradox with Erin Sisson
August 09, 2016 11:46 - 58 minutes - 50.5 MBErin Sisson rejoins the podcast for the whole hour to chat about the psychology of eating meat. We have a round-table discussion about why we love dogs and eat cows. We ask the hard questions: the history of eating animals, how we rationalize eating animals (whether we realize it or not) and how we normalize eating them. We also share how to get past the hangups, registered nurse and dietitian Erin brings some nutritional advice for those hurdles. Listen to Erin's last time on the podcast h...
#024- Vegan Protein + Triathlete Antoine Desroches
August 02, 2016 10:53 - 57 minutes - 51.4 MBWe break down the importance of protein and answer the cliche question of 'where do vegans get their protein'? Hear how much you need, vegan sources and even a little history about how animal protein because the main focus in diets. For our interview this week, we spoke with Antoine Desroches, a pro triathlete from Canada. He gives us the lowdown on what it takes to be a vegan athlete, nutrition, and of course, protein. Find Antoine online: @antoinejdtri on instagram, @nutriperfo for food p...
#023- Candice Hutchings aka The Edgy Veg + Green Cleaning
July 25, 2016 12:16 - 1 hour - 116 MBThis episode of Live Planted is brought to you by The Green Bee Cleaning Company in Arvada, Colorado. Mention this podcast to save 20%! Visit http://thegreenbeecleaningcompany.com/ or call 720-245-8093 to book your appointment today. We share what items we use for cleaning and Alyssa shares her grandmother's homemade detergent recipe! It's legit. Then, hear our conversation with Candice Hutchings aka The Edgy Veg about taking the leap and leaving the corporate world behind and what advice...