Plant-Powered People Podcast
128 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 339 ratingsLife is always easier and more exciting when you have friends to share in your journey, and the path to plant-based living is no exception! On the Plant-Powered People Podcast, you’ll hear from folks who’ve embraced plant-based living while they share their experiences overcoming obstacles in the most graceful (and sometimes not-so-graceful) ways.
Join hosts Michelle Cehn (founder of World of Vegan) and Toni Okamoto (founder of Plant Based on a Budget) every other week as they tackle challenges like being the only vegan in the family, what it’s like to be plant-based while working at a non-veg restaurant job, and more!
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113. Scrappy Cooking with Carleigh Bodrug
April 01, 2024 13:00 - 53 minutes - 98.6 MBStretch your food budget while saving the planet and enjoying fabulous flavors with these phenomenal tips by our good friend and THE expert on scrappy cooking, Carleigh Bodrug of PlantYou. She shares everything from how to make your fresh greens last for weeks, to how to make versatile kitchen staples out of what is often thrown away. Episode Show Notes Newsletter Sign-Up Support Our Podcast on Patreon Your Hosts: Toni Okamoto (founder of Plant-Based on a Budget) & Michelle Cehn (found...
112. Why We Should All Turn Lawns into Pollinator Gardens & How to Do It On A Budget
March 15, 2024 13:40 - 1 hour - 113 MBBring joy to yourself and your neighbors, as you break from the norm and support the birds, butterflies, and bees with this gardening-made-easy episode! Learn how anybody, with whatever space you already have, can make huge strides in supporting your local wildlife and ecosystem, all while growing your own delicious & nutritious & affordable food supply. Farmer, researcher, and naturalist extraordinaire Jimmy Videle joins us to show just how doable it is to start small with a veganic gar...
111. Gut health + IBS with Dahlia and James Marin
March 01, 2024 14:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MBEverybody poops! But for some it’s not so easy and if so, this episode is for you. We’ve all heard about IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), but you may be shocked at just how common and commonly undiagnosed it is! We’ve brought you registered dietitians Dahlia Marin and James Marin to learn all the ins and outs of gut health, from IBS to SIBO, to how you can identify if that is your struggle and what you can do to reverse and heal all that pain and start living a comfortable, happy life wher...
111. Gut Health + IBS with Dahlia and James Marin
March 01, 2024 14:00 - 59 minutes - 109 MBEverybody poops! But for some it’s not so easy and if so, this episode is for you. We’ve all heard about IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), but you may be shocked at just how common and commonly undiagnosed it is! We’ve brought you registered dietitians Dahlia Marin and James Marin to learn all the ins and outs of gut health, from IBS to SIBO, to how you can identify if that is your struggle and what you can do to reverse and heal all that pain and start living a comfortable, happy life wher...
110. Mastering the Instant Pot: Advanced Pressure Cooking with Nisha Vora
February 15, 2024 14:00 - 41 minutes - 75.5 MBLife is BUSY, but here’s how to get back more time in your day and the tool that will make that happen! You’ve likely heard of or already own an Instant Pot, but have you wondered if you’re taking advantage of all it’s capable of? Are you really using it to free you to live a more active life? We get it, pressure cookers can be intimidating, and even if you’ve mastered the basics, figuring out more advanced uses can be overwhelming. That’s why we brought you Instant Pot cookbook author Ni...
109. Beating Breast Cancer with Dr. Kristi Funk
February 01, 2024 14:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MBDo NOT skip this episode - it’s lifesaving! Today we’re talking about the scary “C” word (cancer), but we promise that by the end of the episode you’ll feel anything but scared, and instead feel totally empowered to protect yourself and your loved ones, starting today! Dr. Kristi Funk, breast cancer surgeon and go-to breast expert for Good Morning America, gives us the 4-pronged evidence-driven approach to beating and preventing breast cancer. This powerful and practical episode raises som...
108. Plant-Based Nutrition 101 with Desiree Nielsen
January 15, 2024 14:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBWhat do you really need to know about nutrition to be healthy and happy? From phytochemicals and flavonoids, we've brought you the evidence-based expert who’s deep-dived to share how to truly live a joyous life without food issues and information overload weighing you down! Desiree Nielsen, registered dietitian and vegan-extraordinaire, is with us today to counter myths about nutrition while unlocking the adventure and joy behind the power of food. Tune in for all the practical tips and tr...
107. Reversing Diabetes and Losing Over 100lbs with Bobby Sud
January 01, 2024 14:00 - 50 minutes - 92.5 MBWe have the New Year inspiration you need to transform your health & live out your calling! Bobby Sud shares his wildly inspiring journey of going plant-based, reversing diabetes, and finding his purpose. He reveals the secrets to becoming the better version of yourself... and it's closer and simpler than you think! Episode Show Notes Newsletter Sign-Up Support Our Podcast on Patreon REMINDER: Don't miss the Thrive Bundle! This phenomenal collection of tools is exactly what you need to...
Introducing...THRIVE BUNDLE! The Best Wellness, Cooking, and Fitness E-Books & Courses on the Internet
December 26, 2023 13:00 - 4 minutes - 7.57 MBWe’re SO stoked to finally share with you this phenomenal, empowering project we’ve been working on! We are honored to come together with some of our favorite creators, like PlantYou, ChefPriyanka, SweetSimpleVegan, Daniella Monet, and Chef AJ and soo many more, to provide you the ULTIMATE resource to kickstart your new year. Over 70 of our favorite creators have contributed resources and products to the Thrive Bundle - from full-length cookbooks, to meal plans, to fitness guides, and ...
106. Living With Cancer & Braving Grief with Crazy Sexy Cancer Thriver Kris Carr
December 15, 2023 14:00 - 46 minutes - 44.2 MB“The freight train to death turned into a catalyst for change.” The renowned Kris Carr is here to share her phenomenal journey facing and surviving an incurable stage IV cancer diagnosis and the profound wisdom she gleaned along the way. She reveals how to face the big messy emotions that happen when life falls apart. In this episode, Kris warmly teaches our audience how to take back their health and live like they mean it, starting with how we define health and the role of mindset in ov...
105. How Not to Age with Dr. Michael Greger
December 01, 2023 14:00 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBIs there a way to slow down aging—or even prevent elements of aging altogether? What does the science say and who can possibly keep track of it all? Our guest Dr. Michael Greger has read over 20,000 of the leading scientific studies on aging and is here to break it down for us. Throw out the lies that poor health is just a part of aging, and pain is just a part of life. Dr. Greger brings hope for us all in this fascinating episode that reveals the secrets—and the science!—behind living a lon...
104. How to Survive the Holidays with Bruce Friedrich
November 27, 2023 21:26 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBDon't fear as the holidays draw near! Bruce Friedrich is here with a wealth of conversational advice to guide plant-based people through potential holiday woes. If you find yourself dreading those inevitable questions and possible confrontations about your vegan lifestyle choices, this episode is for you! Bruce provides practical strategies, specific wording and phrases, and even role-plays conversations with Toni and Michelle to help anyone feel more comfortable engaging about veganism (or...
103. Life Update + Our Favorite Things for Fall
November 01, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes - 56.1 MBMichelle and Toni are back for season 6! They reveal an all-star line-up of guests this season before diving into some of their favorite life hacks, including how to recover from draining seasons. In so doing, they get a bit vulnerable, sharing about hard seasons of loss, overcoming disappointment, finding balance in parenting, and giving room for authenticity. Toni shares about an exciting and humbling season of traveling as well as her experience at a hot concert. And keep listening to th...
102. Live to 100: Dan Buettner's Top Tips
September 12, 2023 15:00 - 49 minutes - 91.4 MBWe're so excited to re-release this episode in honor of Dan Buettner sharing his new Netflix documentary, Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones! In his documentary he explores in visual form these 5 "blue zones" that fuel vibrant, extended life. Dan Buettner is is an award-winning journalist and producer at National Geographic who has spent most of his life identifying and studying “blue zones” - the 5 areas of the world where people live the longest, with the lowest disease rates. Toda...
101. Is Fungi The Future of Meat? Paul Shapiro Thinks So!
August 01, 2023 13:00 - 58 minutes - 107 MBIs the future of meat fungi? Paul Shapiro thinks so! In this episode we dive deep into the world of alternative proteins with the author of the national bestseller Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World. Paul is also the CEO of The Better Meat Co., a five-time TEDx speaker, the host of the Business for Good Podcast, and a long-time leader in food sustainability. Podcast Website (PlantPoweredPodcast.com) Episode Show Notes Support The Show ...
100. Season Ending + Life Updates
July 15, 2023 13:00 - 44 minutes - 80.9 MBMichelle and Toni celebrate on 100 episodes together! Here they get personal, revealing their tips on goal setting and mindset that leads to success - both professionally and personally, sharing what habits and routines have turned their lives around, and discussing how they stay fresh and motivated in the face of an ever-changing social media world. Show Notes Newsletter Sign-Up Support The Show Your Hosts: Toni Okamoto & Michelle Cehn Thanks for tuning in to the Plant-Powered P...
99. Environmental Reasons to Go Vegan with Nick Cutsumpas
July 01, 2023 13:00 - 44 minutes - 81.5 MBHave you felt compelled to take more action to support the environment, but aren’t sure where to start, or feel overwhelmed by how expensive and daunting it seems? Join our conversation with Farmer Nick to learn what’s really contributing to our environmental woes, what’s at stake, and better yet, three actionable (and affordable!) steps that anyone can take, starting today. Podcast Website (PlantPoweredPodcast.com) Episode Show Notes Support The Show Your Hosts: Toni Okamoto & Michelle...
98. Miyoko Schinner on Innovation, Ethics, and the Cheese Revolution
June 15, 2023 13:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBMiyoko Schinner shares her journey pioneering a plant-based cheese revolution, discusses the vital importance of ethical business practices and corporate responsibility, and reveals some exciting plans she has for the future. Show Notes Newsletter Sign-Up Support The Show Your Hosts: Toni Okamoto & Michelle Cehn Thanks for tuning in to the Plant-Powered People Podcast! Be sure to subscribe at PlantPoweredPodcast.com to get our podcast e-mail newsletters. Resources Plant-Based ...
97. Ethics in Action: A Conversation with Peter Singer
June 01, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBThe moral arc of the universe was changed by Peter Singer, a philosopher, Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University, and author of the groundbreaking book Animal Liberation, which first came out in 1975 and sparked the animal rights movement. In this episode, he discusses practical ethics, utilitarianism, and how to make the greatest positive impact with your life. Podcast Website (PlantPoweredPodcast.com) Episode Show Notes Support The Show Your Hosts: Toni Okamoto & Michelle Ce...
96. Is Fungi The Future of Meat? Paul Shapiro Thinks So!
May 15, 2023 13:00 - 58 minutes - 107 MBIs the future of meat fungi? Paul Shapiro thinks so! In this episode we dive deep into the world of alternative proteins with the author of the national bestseller Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World. Paul is also the CEO of The Better Meat Co., a five-time TEDx speaker, the host of the Business for Good Podcast, and a long-time leader in food sustainability. Podcast Website (PlantPoweredPodcast.com) Episode Show Notes Support The Show ...
95. Preventing Alzheimer’s & Cognitive Decline with The Brain Doctors
May 01, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBCan we prevent Alzheimer's? It turns out our genes only account for about 3-5% of dementia cases, and we have a lot more control of our long-term cognitive health than we once thought. World-renowned Alzheimer’s researchers Dr. Dean Sherzai and Dr. Ayesha Sherzai join us on the podcast to share how food—most notably plant-based whole foods—play a huge role in preventing the onset of Alzheimer's. Show Notes: How to take care of your cognitive health long term with a well-planned plant-...
94. Cat Rescue With the Kitten Lady
April 15, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBHannah Shaw aka "The Kitten Lady," is a kitten rescuer, humane educator, and New York Times bestselling author who has dedicated her life to finding innovative ways to protect animals. She strives to create global change in the way we perceive and treat the tiniest and most vulnerable felines, and has grown a community 1+ million strong on Instagram eagerly awaiting her daily adorable rescued kitten photos and educational videos. She is an incredible example of what one person can do. ...
93. How Not to Die & The Daily Dozen
April 01, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 61.4 MBMany of the leading causes of death are preventable through a plant-based diet. But how exactly do we optimize our diet? Dr. Michael Greger, the bestselling author of How Not to Die, shares his top tips for how to minimize our chances of premature death and eat healthfully with the help of the Daily Dozen checklist. Show Notes: The amazing story that led Dr. Greger onto the path of lifestyle medicine and plant-based eating How a plant-based diet helped Dr. Greger’s grandmother recove...
92. Effective Animal Advocacy with Milo Runkle
March 15, 2023 14:00 - 55 minutes - 102 MBLearn how to make an impact for animals from one of the greatest farmed animal advocates of our time: Milo Runkle. Milo is a longtime changemaker who founded Mercy For Animals at the age of 15. For two decades, he oversaw the organization’s growth into a leading international force in the prevention of cruelty to farmed animals and the promotion of compassionate food choices and policies and raised over $130 million to help expand farm animal protection work across the globe. He shared his j...
91. Save Time & Money While Living Plant-Based
March 01, 2023 14:00 - 53 minutes - 98.1 MBA few years and many lifestyle changes have gone by since the last time we’ve done an episode all about budgeting, and it was time for an update! Inspired by Toni’s new book, this episode covers our newly updated tips for saving time and money while encouraging a healthy, plant-based lifestyle for the whole family. Show Notes: The story of how Toni has become budget conscious How to be smarter and more efficient in the kitchen What changes when you are cooking and budgeting for a fa...
90. Budget-Friendly Vegan Living Tips for the Family
February 15, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBAmber Allen is a YouTuber and mom of 3 kids and 3 rescue dogs who strives for balance by living as low waste as possible while still eating wonderful food and having fun. She’s on a mission to show the world that small changes can have a big impact, and she’s on the show to tell us all about how! Show Notes: Amber’s mission of raising her family with a low-waste, plant-based lifestyle How Amber started living plant-based, and how she accidentally became low-waste How Amber got start...
89. Plant-Based Health, Vibrancy, and Longevity with Jane and Ann Esselstyn
February 01, 2023 14:00 - 53 minutes - 104 MBAt 86 and 56, Ann and Jane Esselstyn are pictures of ageless health and vibrancy and spend their days hiking, doing yoga, gardening, cooking, and spreading the message that diet is the key to living a happy, strong, and disease-free life. They’re sharing their best tips for plant-based health in this episode! Show Notes: Why and how the Esselstyns decided to make the shift toward plant-based eating What it was like to transition kids onto a plant-based diet How to make a plant-bas...
88. Vegan Nutrition Q&A With A Plant-Based Dietician Nisha Melvani
January 15, 2023 14:00 - 51 minutes - 101 MBRegistered dietician nutritionist Nisha Melvani join us on the Plant-Powered People Podcast for a nutrition Q&A. She has a Masters in nutrition education from Columbia University, she's a graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute, and has a wealth of practical knowledge about how to thrive on a vegan diet. Show Notes: About Nisha and her journey towards studying a Masters of nutrition at Columbia University How and why Nisha transitioned into plant-based living Nisha’s experience ...
87. 200 Pound Weight Loss Journey & Addiction Recovery With Adam Sud
January 01, 2023 21:59 - 1 hour - 121 MBToday, Adam Sud is a plant-based coach who has helped hundreds of people reclaim their health - but it wasn’t always that way. Adam spent years of his early adulthood addicted to fast food, suffering from substance abuse, severe depression, type II diabetes, high blood pressure, severed relationships, and more. Along with his amazing story, he shares meaningful insights and his best tips for reclaiming our health in a sustainable way. Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide, addict...
86. Vegan Baking with The Great British Bake Off’s First Vegan Contestant, Freya Cox
December 15, 2022 14:00 - 48 minutes - 88.7 MBFreya Cox was the first vegan contestant on The Great British Bake Off, showing the world that vegan baking can be as good—and even better—than baked goods made with animal products. On this episode, she shares the details of her new book Simply Vegan Baking, and she dishes out lots of plant-based baking tips for fellow home bakers! Show Notes: How Freya became a vegan baker The meal that got Freya to go vegan Freya’s impulsive application to The Great British Bake Off Freya’s t...
85. Blue Zones & How to Add 10 Years to Your Life with Dan Buettner
December 01, 2022 14:00 - 49 minutes - 91.4 MBDan Buettner is an award-winning journalist and producer at National Geographic who has spent most of his life identifying and studying “blue zones” - the 5 areas of the world where people live the longest, with the lowest disease rates. Today he’s telling us all about how a plant-based diet ties into their health and longevity. Show Notes: Dan’s unique stories from his many quests and expeditions with National Geographic Dan’s experience with archeological expeditions What is a b...
84. Mastering Diabetes with Robby Barbaro
November 15, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBRobby Barbaro is a diabetes coach, educator, author, and international speaker who has been living with type 1 diabetes for more than twenty years. He now helps countless people improve their insulin sensitivity and gain more control over their metabolic health through Mastering Diabetes, and we’re excited to chat with him today! Show Notes: Robby’s journey with type 1 diabetes Robby’s experience with acne, plantar fasciitis, and more How Robby decided to turn to nutrition and lif...
83. Introducing Season 5!
November 04, 2022 18:15 - 50 minutes - 92.7 MBGet a sneak peek at what’s to come this season on the Plant Powered People Podcast, plus get to know Michelle and Toni beyond podcast interviews! Show Notes: Learn the new direction Toni and Michelle are taking with the podcast A sneak peek of who to expect on the next episodes! Exciting and in depth updates from Toni and Michelle How Toni and Michelle have been growing their businesses Proud friend moment- what Toni is proud of Michelle for Knowing when to get support in yo...
82. How to Organize Your Fridge & Pantry Like a Pro With "Fridge Love" Author Kristen Hong
August 22, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBHow do you reduce food waste, motivate yourself to cook healthy food at home, and keep your kitchen clean? Kristen Hong, author of Fridge Love and expert at organizing fridges and pantries is on the show to share her best tips for making food storage easy and fun! Show Notes: How Kristen got into organizing fridges and food saving What is a nutritarian? The amazing benefits that you can expect once you start organizing your kitchen How setting aside 15 minutes per week to organi...
81. How to Turn Your Dad Vegan With Harley Quinn Smith
August 15, 2022 13:00 - 54 minutes - 99.2 MBHow can you convince your family to go plant-based with you? Harley Quinn Smith is an actress and outspoken vegan lifestyle advocate who did just that through leading with kindness and compassion, and she’s here to share her story with us! Show Notes: Harley Quinn’s journey from being a musician to becoming an actress How Harley Quinn gradually went vegan and started to bring her father on board What it was like adopting a bunny from the shelter & helping her heal from trauma Ho...
80. Theme Parks as a Vegan & How to Navigate Them
August 08, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBHow do you find the best vegan snacks at a theme park? Russell Heiman, aka @rollercoastervegan travels the world adding to his 590+ list of roller coasters ridden, and they find the best vegan snacks in the process. They’re on the show to talk about their best theme park tips! Podcast website: http://plantpoweredpodcast.com Show notes: https://plantbasedmealplan.com/ep-80 Show Notes: How Russell conquered their fear of heights through roller coasters and unlocked a new passion Russe...
79. Fire Station Goes Plant-Based with Rip Esselstyn
August 01, 2022 13:00 - 53 minutes - 98.1 MBHow can you improve the health of an entire fire station? Rip Esselstyn joined the fire department after 10 years as a professional plant-based triathlete, and that’s exactly what he did! Now, Rip empowers the masses to take control of their health through his books, podcast, food brand, and more. Show Notes: The Esselstyn family’s journey from consuming the Standard American Diet to becoming leaders in the healthy plant-based living space Learning to cook tasty plant-based meals ...
78. How Sprouting Will Change Your Health & Your Life
July 22, 2022 13:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MBImagine eating dozens of vegetables worth of nutrients, but only within a few bites? That’s what you can do when you eat sprouts! Doug Evans, serial entrepreneur and author of “The Sprout Book” is here to tell us everything there is to know about sprouting. Everything you need to know about sprouts Growing your own food at home with sprouts How Doug’s family history of illness influenced his journey How meeting a vegan lady sparked his “cold cucumber” moment Doug’s philosophy ar...
77. Making Healthy Food Delicious with Plant-Based Food Blogger Danielle Brown
July 15, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBHow can you make sure you always have delicious, healthy, plant-based food ready for you to eat when you need it, without spending hours meal prepping every week? Danielle Brown, AKA the creator of Healthy Girl Kitchen, is on the show today to tell us, and share all her healthy eating tips! Show Notes: How Danielle became a full-time vegan food blogger Danielle’s journey to becoming plant-based The amazing benefits Danielle experienced from going plant-based & focusing on healthy ...
76. Gut Health Part II with Dr. B
July 08, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBHow can fiber, fermented foods, and sprouts improve your gut health? Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is back for another gut health episode to get into all the details that we didn’t cover last week! Get ready for some practical and actionable gut health tips from one of the USA's top gastroenterologists. Show Notes: The microbiome & why it matters so much for our health, energy, & wellbeing A practical application of HOW to empower your microbiome to be its best How fiber can reduce the risk...
75. Gut Health & Why It Matters with the Bestselling Author of Fiber Fueled
July 04, 2022 03:13 - 59 minutes - 108 MBWhat does fiber have to do with disease prevention? Turns out, a lot! Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is an award-winning gastroenterologist, internationally recognized gut health expert, and the New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled. He joins us on the podcast to help you optimize your gut health with simple, practical, and potentially life-saving tips. SHOW NOTES How Will got started on the path of practicing & sharing healthy plant-based eating From being an proud fast-food eater in ...
74. Being Plant-Based When Everything is Working Against You
June 22, 2022 13:00 - 47 minutes - 93.3 MBWhat do you do when you need help from a dietician but you’re on a tight budget? Anna Rios is a registered dietician at the FQHC, and she helps low-income Americans to make accessible healthy diet changes that help reverse hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and more! She’s on the show today to discuss the challenges associated with accessing a healthy plant-based lifestyle, and how to make affordable changes. Show Notes: How Anna provides professional nutrition counseling to farm workers,...
73. Vegan Rabbi on Being a Jewish Vegan
June 15, 2022 13:00 - 42 minutes - 77 MBHow much does veganism have to do with Jewish values? Turns out, a lot! Rabbi Shmuly is one of the most influential Rabbis in the USA, and he is here to talk about his plant-based journey, the intersection between vegan and Jewish values, and how to stay plant-based at traditional Jewish meals. Show Notes: How Rabbi Shmuly went from no interest in veganism at all to living the plant-based lifestyle Raising plant-based children How Rabbi Shmuly embraces transformation and compassio...
72. Integrating Plant-based Living into Cultural Traditions
June 08, 2022 13:00 - 48 minutes - 88.6 MBHow can you veganize your culture’s dishes that traditionally contain many animal products? It can sometimes be a challenge to maintain the flavors, but there is a way! Alexa Soto specializes in bringing her Mexican culture to the world through plant-based food, and she’s here to give us her best tips on cooking plant-based versions of our culture’s favorite dishes! Show Notes: Mexican culture & mexican food How to enjoy & love your culture without sacrificing your plant-based lifes...
71. What's Wrong With Eating Animals?
June 01, 2022 13:00 - 54 minutes - 99.7 MBHow do you discuss the uncomfortable reality of why it’s bad to eat animals without shaming anyone or causing hard feelings? Gene Baur, author of two books, founder of Farm Sanctuary, and expert on the reality of the animal product industry is on the podcast today to help us navigate the conversation! Show Notes: About Gene’s books & the Farm Sanctuary How to effectively answer the question “What’s wrong with eating animals?” The harm that factory farming causes to animals & the e...
70. The Power of Meatless Mondays
May 22, 2022 13:00 - 50 minutes - 92.4 MBHow do we shift the outlook on the plant-based lifestyle from extreme to mainstream? Kristie Middleton, vice president of business development at Rebellyous Foods is here on the show to tell us how she’s been doing exactly that for the last 20 years! She's the author of MeatLess--Transform the Way You Eat and Live--One Meal at a Time. During her time at Rebellyous, she has launched the successful rebrand of Seattle Food Tech to Rebellyous Foods and commercialized three SKUs for retail and fo...
69. Stories From a Vegan Jazz Musician & Mobster
May 15, 2022 13:00 - 49 minutes - 90.8 MBA pacifist vegan with ties to the mob who fight-fixes, but also would never hurt a fly? Sounds like one big oxymoron, but in fact all of this (and more) is embodied in jazz musician and longtime animal advocate Charles Farrell. Charles shares how he would often take boxing and musician friends and clients to Buddha’s Delight, a vegan restaurant in Boston’s Chinatown, to share animal-free cooking with unlikely customers who were always won over by the delicious food. He mentions how he moved t...
68. Heart Disease is a "Paper Tiger" — Dr. Esselstyn Shares How to Become Virtually Heart Attack Proof with Plants!
May 08, 2022 13:00 - 45 minutes - 82.7 MBHow did heart disease become the leading cause of death in the west, and how can we prevent and reverse it? Dr. Esselstyn is here to share how we all have the power to prevent and reverse decades of abuse to our endothelial cells from eating the Standard American Diet by eating plant-based foods. Visit the Plant-Powered People Podcast website and show notes at: plantpoweredpodcast.com Find vegan recipes, guides, and resources at Plant-Based on a Budget and World of Vegan. Show Note...
67. Plant-Based Athletes Are Winning The Game
May 01, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 161 MBVegan athletes are competing at the highest level in virtually every sport — and winning! Robert Cheeke, longtime vegan bodybuilder and NYT bestselling co-author of The Plant-Based Athlete, shares why plant-based athletes have a competitive advantage. He also shares his experiences thriving as an athlete long-term on a plant-based diet. Visit the Plant-Powered People Podcast website and show notes at: plantpoweredpodcast.com Find vegan recipes, guides, and resources at Plant-Based on...
66. Italian New Yorker Goes Vegan & Opens Plant-Based Italian Restaurant
April 22, 2022 13:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBMeat-loving Italian New Yorker, Danny Costanzo, saves his own life by going plant-based. And then... guess what he did? He went on to open a 100% Vegan Italian Restaurant — Plant-Based Mafia. Growing up in an Italian family in New York, Danny Costanzo grew up enjoying delicious comforting food and the way it brought his loved ones together. His dietary habits have shifted many times throughout his life — from eating everything, to becoming a raw foodist, to a diet which led him to 3 clogged...