Being a vegan in a non-vegan world can be taxing. Everywhere you look people are selling, serving, and eating animal products. Most do so without a thought about where these products came from, nor how they ended up on their plate. As vegans, we know where these products come from. And frankly: we’d rather not […]
John Rush: Vegan Professional Athlete
In this episode, I spoke with Canadian pro football player John Rush. John shows that being fit, strong, and building muscle on a vegan diet isn’t just possible: it’s easy. In fact, when John switched to a vegan diet, he noticed many positive changes in his fitness and recovery. Some highlights of our conversation include: […]
CrossFit on a vegan diet: Tui Van Renterghem
In this episode, I spoke with vegan fitness coach Tui Van Renterghem AKA The Vegan CrossFit Girl. Tui shows that building muscle on a vegan diet isn’t just possible: it’s easy. In fact when she switched to a vegan diet, she noticed many positive changes in her health, body, and mindset. Some highlights of our […]
Courtney Myers: A life nourished by plants
In this episode, I sat down with dietician Courtney Myers of Nourished by Plants to chat about all things health, nutrition, and plant-based eating. Some highlights of our conversation include: Courtney’s switch to plant-based eating An omnivorous diet vs a plant-based one What food groups are worth considering Why we don’t need to fear carbs […]
Eden Vegan: It’s easy to be vegan
Think it’s hard to be vegan? Well, Tess from @eden.vegan joined me in conversation recently to show that simply isn’t the case. Tess, through her Instagram page, shares tasty plant-based recipes, low-waste tips, and advice on switching to a vegan lifestyle. Some highlights of our conversation include: Her background and why she adopted a vegan […]
TJ Waterfall: Performing at your best
Want to perform at your best? Regardless of your current fitness level, chances are you’d like to improve something; be it endurance, strength, or general overall wellbeing. In this, ironically, meaty episode TJ Waterfall dives into the world of performance, recovery, and elite fitness. TJ is a registered nutritionist, having graduated with a first class […]
Being a healthy, happy, thriving vegan
Today on the show I’m covering off a topic that I think is essential to the vegan and plant-based movement: the focus on being a healthy, happy, thriving vegan. In this episode, I cover: How to take positive steps towards eating more plants. Figuring out what to eat plus meal planning Dealing with criticism from […]
Vegan for 41 years: Harry Bolman (# 13)
In episode 13 I sat down with Harry Bolman who has been vegan for 41 years. Some of the highlights of our conversation included: What led Harry to adopt a vegan lifestyle The meaning of Ahimsa Living a compassionate life Being an effective vegan The environmental impacts of animal agriculture The ethics of the dairy […]
Rohini Bajekal: evidence based nutrition #12
In episode 12 I spoke with nutritionist, and Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional, Rohini Bajekal (MA Oxon, MSc Nutrition and Food Sciences, Dip IBLM). Some of the highlights of our conversation included: Rohini’s journey to plant-based nutrition Why she doesn’t recommend animal products as part of a healthy diet Why and how plant-based nutrition can be […]
Eat Move Rest: designing a healthy lifestyle podcast #11
In episode 11 I spoke with Erin and Dusty Stanczyk from Eat Move Rest about all things health, plant-based living, and veganism. Some of the highlights of our conversation included: Leading with compassion Erin and Dusty’s upbringing in Nebraska Health issues and the search for a cure A chance meeting with Dr. Esselstyn A gradual […]
The Vegan Trainer, building muscle on a vegan diet
In episode 10 I spoke to Taylor Patterson AKA The Vegan Trainer about all things vegan fitness, training, and interestingly, compassion. Some of the highlights of our conversation included: Taylor’s upbringing in Canada How his Mum’s transformation inspired him to became a trainer Working in a butcher’s shop Starting a vegan diet low in calories […]
Chloe Garnham: farmer to plant-based podcaster #9
In episode 9 I did something different. Instead of interviewing a guest, my husband, George, interviewed me. He was great, and I’d love to have him back on the podie. Some of the highlights of our conversation included: My upbringing My background in farming and how it’s affected the way I see food Gaining my […]
Dr. Esselstyn: Preventing and reversing heart disease (Podcast #8)
In episode 8 I had a life-changing conversation with one of the true pioneers in preventive medicine, Dr. Caldwell B Esselstyn. Some of the highlights of our conversation included: Dr. E’s background What he learned as Chairman of the Breast Cancer Task Force Comparing the western diet with international diets His 12 year nutrition study […]
Reece Hignell: From Masterchef to Cakeboi
In episode 7 I had a fun chat with Reece Hignell of Masterchef Australia. I couldn’t stop smiling throughout our entire chat. Some of the highlights of our conversation included: • His journey through two seasons of Masterchef• Switching to a plant-based diet• How plant-based living has positively impacted his health• His business Cakeboi• What […]
Episode 6: Fact-Based Nutrition with Dr. Matthew Nagra, ND
In episode 6 I discussed fact-based nutrition and how what we eat affects our health with Dr. Matthew Nagra, ND. Some of the highlights of our conversation included: • Dr. Nagra’s journey to plant-based living• Success with patients shifting to whole-food plant-based• How the media affects access to information • What’s the data on diets? […]
Episode 5: Veggiekins (Remy Park) a wellness journey
In episode 5 I had an inspiring conversation with Remy Park, @veggiekins, about her journey to wellness through a vegan diet. Some of the highlights of our conversation included: • Remy’s upbringing in Asia• Developing an eating disorder at an early age• Attending high school in Shanghai • Developing unhealthy habits with substances and alcohol• […]
Episode 4: The next generation with Michael Klaper, M.D.
In episode 4 I sat down with Dr. Michael Klaper; a physician, an educator, a speaker, and, one of the most influential and well-known doctors in the plant-based space. He’s also one of the kindest––if you listen to just one of my podcast episodes: make it this one. Some of the highlights of our conversation […]
Episode 3: Vegan Food and Gratitude with Amanda Ducks
In episode three I interviewed Amanda Ducks and got her thoughts on being a vegan influencer, living in the Gold Coast, and her insatiable gratitude for life. Some of the highlights of our conversation included: • Amanda’s journey to veganism• Becoming vegetarian at just four years old• Moving from Melbourne to the Gold Coast• Finding […]
Episode 2: Seb Alex, Animal Activism & Speciesism
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How going plant-based transformed my life + 24 pound weight loss
A decision I made in January 2019 would impact me in ways I could never have imagined. A simple switch from a standard western diet to a predominantly plant-based has been one of the biggest life-changes I’ve ever made. Bigger than the time I moved to New York, or London, or Hong Kong. Maybe even […]