The Healthification Podcast

<p>Where to start with today’s guest?! Chris MacAskill of Plant Chompers is a master at making the science-based benefits of a plant dominant diet both informative and entertaining. There is so much more to this humble Geophysicist though. Chris is co-founder of the premium photo sharing site, SmugMug. Previously, he also co-founded Fatbrain, an online bookseller which sold to Barnes & Noble. As we will discuss ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/the-science-based-benefits-of-a-plant-dominant-diet-with-chris-macaskill-of-plant-chompers/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/the-science-based-benefits-of-a-plant-dominant-diet-with-chris-macaskill-of-plant-chompers/">The Science-Based Benefits of a Plant Dominant Diet with Chris MacAskill of Plant Chompers.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Today it is my huge pleasure to welcome Captain Paul Watson back to the podcast. A lot has happened since I first got to chat with Captain Watson back in E739. Paul was ousted from the organization he founded, Sea Shepherd, and we discuss this “sordid mutinous affair” while also focusing on the Freedom the newly formed Captain Paul Watson Foundation now has to remain focused ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/pirates-get-things-done-with-captain-paul-watson/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/pirates-get-things-done-with-captain-paul-watson/">Pirates Get Things Done with Captain Paul Watson.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Desiree Nielsen is a registered dietitian with a focus on plant-based nutrition and gut health. Desiree runs a nutrition consulting practice with a focus on complex, chronic digestive and inflammatory disease and plant-based approaches to optimal health. She is the author of multiple books, the latest being her new cookbook on gut health, Good For Your Gut: A Plant-based Digestive Health Guide ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/good-for-your-gut-and-plant-based-approaches-to-optimal-gut-health-with-desiree-nielsen/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/good-for-your-gut-and-plant-based-approaches-to-optimal-gut-health-with-desiree-nielsen/">Good For Your Gut and Plant-based Approaches to Optimal Gut Health with Desiree Nielsen.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>I am so excited to share this conversation with you. Darcy Gaechter is the first and only woman to kayak the Amazon River from source to sea. She is considered one of the world’s best female kayakers and one of the most accomplished expedition kayakers. Darcy’s brilliant book Amazon Woman: Facing Fears, Chasing Dreams, and My Quest to Kayak the Largest River from ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/amazon-woman-defying-expectations-and-achieving-extraordinary-things-with-darcy-gaechter/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/amazon-woman-defying-expectations-and-achieving-extraordinary-things-with-darcy-gaechter/">Amazon Woman, Defying Expectations and Achieving Extraordinary Things with Darcy Gaechter.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Todays conversation with Odd Man Inn Animal Refuge Co-Founder and Executive Director, Wendy Smith was such a joy. Wendy is both wise and compassionate. I could have spoken to her for hours. I’m blown away by her ability to excel in both the nurturing, care-giving component of running a sanctuary for a couple of hundred large animals and also her skill at the more strategic side ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/odd-man-inn-is-creating-a-safe-space-for-vulnerable-animals-with-wendy-smith/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/odd-man-inn-is-creating-a-safe-space-for-vulnerable-animals-with-wendy-smith/">Odd Man Inn is Creating a Safe Space for Vulnerable Animals with Wendy Smith.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>When my little rescue cat Loki came into my life I made a commitment to do what was right by him, despite my vegan lifestyle. I would feed him high quality, vegan cat food if he ate it and if not, well that was a compromise I would make. I’m happy to say Loki boy demolishes his vegan biscuits. I’m ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/shannon-falconer-and-creating-cultured-meat-for-companion-animals/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/shannon-falconer-and-creating-cultured-meat-for-companion-animals/">Shannon Falconer and Creating Cultured Meat For Companion Animals.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>I asked animal rights activist Jessica Nieves to come on the podcast after hearing from previous guest and founding director of The Barnyard Sanctuary, Tamala Lester what an absolute powerhouse, force for good she is! I was intrigued. Jessica has a background in Early Childhood Education, is mother to 3 little miracles and has been a grassroots animal rights activist for ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/animal-rights-activist-jessica-nieves-and-managing-the-darkness-that-accompanies-knowing-what-happens-to-animals/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/animal-rights-activist-jessica-nieves-and-managing-the-darkness-that-accompanies-knowing-what-happens-to-animals/">Animal Rights Activist Jessica Nieves and Managing The Darkness That Accompanies Knowing What Happens To Animals.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Today I’m chatting with the powerhouse vegan couple behind That Good Good Market. Intent on making a more sustainable, compassionate lifestyle accessible and not scary, Paula Vallero and Malacchi Esdale started That Good Good Market in San Diego. It’s the most popular vegan market in the city. An inclusive and fun lifestyle destination for vegans and non-vegans alike. The fabulous ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/shattering-vegan-stereotypes-with-paula-vallero-and-malacchi-esdale-of-that-good-good-market/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/shattering-vegan-stereotypes-with-paula-vallero-and-malacchi-esdale-of-that-good-good-market/">Shattering Vegan Stereotypes with Paula Vallero and Malacchi Esdale of That Good Good Market.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Laura Theodore is an award-winning celebrity PBS vegan chef, recognised television personality, podcast host, and award-winning cookbook author and recording artist. She is the co-creator of the Jazzy Vegetarian brand and author of seven vegan cookbooks. Laura is host of the three-time, TASTE award-winning television series, Jazzy Vegetarian, now in Season Ten. Laura’s mission is: Making the world a better place, one ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/making-the-world-a-better-place-one-delicious-vegan-recipe-at-a-time-with-laura-theodore/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/making-the-world-a-better-place-one-delicious-vegan-recipe-at-a-time-with-laura-theodore/">Making The World a Better Place, One Delicious Vegan Recipe at a Time with Laura Theodore.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Today I’m chatting to Maxime Sigouin, The Fit Vegan Coach. As founder of Fit Vegan Coaching, Maxime has helped over 650 vegans successfully transition to a healthier way of living. With a huge mission to help 1 million people by 2050, Maxime is dedicated to spreading the message of plant-based nutrition and exercise as the key to leading a healthy and fulfilling ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/how-to-transition-to-a-healthier-way-of-living-with-the-fit-vegan-coach-maxime-sigouin/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/how-to-transition-to-a-healthier-way-of-living-with-the-fit-vegan-coach-maxime-sigouin/">How To Transition To A Healthier Way Of Living With The Fit Vegan Coach, Maxime Sigouin.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Todays conversation is a beautiful full circle moment for me. 20+ years ago when I had freshly arrived in Sydney, long before I became a personal trainer, I worked on behalf some amazing not for profit organisations. During those years in fund-raising, the charity I was most drawn to, was WSPA. The World Society for the Protection of Animals. WSPA has since ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/ben-pearson-of-world-animal-protection-and-taking-on-the-global-systems-that-fuel-animal-abuse/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/ben-pearson-of-world-animal-protection-and-taking-on-the-global-systems-that-fuel-animal-abuse/">Ben Pearson of World Animal Protection, and Taking On The Global Systems That Fuel Animal Abuse.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Do you ever find yourself dumbstruck at the disconnect most of us humans have for the plight of farm animals? We will gladly share our homes and shower our love and money on a select few finicky felines and precious pups… and yet the vast majority of animals on this planet are bred into existence purely for profit. To be imprisoned in ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/compassion-for-all-beings-with-tamala-lester-of-the-barnyard-sanctuary/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/compassion-for-all-beings-with-tamala-lester-of-the-barnyard-sanctuary/">Compassion for all beings with Tamala Lester of The Barnyard Sanctuary</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Stevan Mirkovich is co-owner of Planted Expo a trade show, platform, and network designed to support you, no matter where you are on your plant-based journey. As Canada’s largest plant-based event, Planted Expo operates over 2 days in both Vancouver and Toronto. It is an immersive event featuring over 200 innovative local vegan and plant-based businesses and inspiring international speakers. Stevan’s personal love of and ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/loving-the-food-that-nurtures-your-health-with-planted-expo-creator-stevan-mirkovich/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/loving-the-food-that-nurtures-your-health-with-planted-expo-creator-stevan-mirkovich/">Loving The Food That Nurtures Your Health with Planted Expo Creator Stevan Mirkovich.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>In March 2023 Animal Rights Activists Alexandra Paul and Alicia Santurio were acquitted by a California jury of the alleged crime of taking two sick, slaughter-bound chickens from a Foster Farms truck in Livingston, California. Today it is my huge pleasure to share with you my conversation with actress, certified health coach and activist: Alexandra Paul. I have long been a fan of Alexandra’s ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/alexandra-paul-accused-to-acquittal-an-animal-rights-activists-learnings-after-the-fosters-farms-rescue-and-trial/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/alexandra-paul-accused-to-acquittal-an-animal-rights-activists-learnings-after-the-fosters-farms-rescue-and-trial/">Alexandra Paul, Accused To Acquittal, An Animal Rights Activists Learnings After The Fosters Farms Rescue and Trial.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Todays conversation is a change of pace that I trust will be both valuable and actionable. In a time that feels uncertain and fearful. When so much feels beyond our control, Gratitude is something you can control and, gratitude is the antidote to fear. You genuinely cannot experience both fear and gratitude at the same time. Try it. I’d like you to think of something ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/melanie-spears-gratitude-can-change-your-life-and-is-the-antidote-to-fear/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/melanie-spears-gratitude-can-change-your-life-and-is-the-antidote-to-fear/">Melanie Spears, Gratitude Can Change Your Life and Is The Antidote to Fear.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Imagine a world where all your favourite foods are available with animal-free agriculture. Real, milk – cheese – ice cream and pizza… Although I personally don’t feel like I’m missing out on anything I’m super excited by the deliciousness the team at Tomorrow Farms are creating because, whatever it takes to enable a complete shift to animal-free agriculture. Today I’m speaking ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/fixing-our-broken-food-system-by-shifting-to-animal-free-agriculture-with-tomorrow-farms-ceo-ben-berman/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/fixing-our-broken-food-system-by-shifting-to-animal-free-agriculture-with-tomorrow-farms-ceo-ben-berman/">Fixing Our Broken Food System by Shifting to Animal-free Agriculture with Tomorrow Farms CEO Ben Berman.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Today I am chatting with Chef Babette about Ageing Strong and Why Love Is Easier Than Hate. This a powerful, passionate conversation that made me emotional. I had several moments where I thought “Yes, that is something to LIVE by.” I discovered the amazing Chef Babette via the documentary The Invisible Vegan and my interview with Jasmine C. Leyva. Filmmaker and actress Jasmine, was blown away ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/chef-babette-ageing-strong-and-why-love-is-easier-than-hate/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/chef-babette-ageing-strong-and-why-love-is-easier-than-hate/">Chef Babette, Ageing Strong and Why Love Is Easier Than Hate.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>This conversation was absolutely a pinch myself moment. Speaking to an activist who has had, and continues to have, such an enormously positive impact on ending animal abuse globally. While patiently, persistently and relentlessly educating humans on how and why we should expand our circle of compassion to include ALL species. Front and centre on peta.org is the quote: Bigotry begins when categories such as race, age, ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/ending-speciesism-with-people-for-the-ethical-treatment-of-animals-ingrid-newkirk-encore-episode/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/ending-speciesism-with-people-for-the-ethical-treatment-of-animals-ingrid-newkirk-encore-episode/">Ending Speciesism with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animal’s Ingrid Newkirk. (Encore Episode)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Kristel de Groot is Co-Founder of Your Super, a plant-based superfoods company, started to help people reduce their risk of chronic illness and live a healthier life. Kristel started Your Super with her husband Michael Kuech after Michael’s personal battle with cancer. The couple saw first hand how being “cancer free” did not mean feeling well inside. They now sell their plant-based superfood mixes ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/reduce-risk-of-chronic-illness-and-live-a-healthier-life-with-plant-based-eating-expert-kristel-de-groot/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/reduce-risk-of-chronic-illness-and-live-a-healthier-life-with-plant-based-eating-expert-kristel-de-groot/">Reduce Risk Of Chronic Illness and Live a Healthier Life with Plant-based Eating Expert Kristel de Groot.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Todays encore episode about Following Your Gut, and Saying Yes is a surprise ALL TIME FAV of mine. I am keeping this intro brief however you will hear Tanya and I discuss the plant based, rock n roll TV series Highway to Health and EXCITINGLY it is being released on YouTube as I speak. If you LOVE the sound of the show ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/following-your-gut-and-saying-yes-with-touring-bassist-tanya-ocallaghan-encore-episode/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/following-your-gut-and-saying-yes-with-touring-bassist-tanya-ocallaghan-encore-episode/">Following Your Gut, and Saying Yes with Touring Bassist Tanya O’Callaghan. (Encore Episode)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Emma Hakansson is the founding director of Collective Fashion Justice, a not-for-profit dedicated to creating a total ethics fashion system which prioritises the wellbeing of human and non-human animals, as well as the planet, before profit. Total ethics fashion is a term coined by Emma and it recognises that (to quote https://www.collectivefashionjustice.org/) Conversations around improving fashion have been tunnel-visioned by looking at only one ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/total-ethics-fashion-with-emma-hakansson-of-collective-fashion-justice/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/total-ethics-fashion-with-emma-hakansson-of-collective-fashion-justice/">Total Ethics Fashion with Emma Håkansson of Collective Fashion Justice.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>When I first discovered Plant Coach, and plantrepreneur Nick Cutsumpas I immediately needed to know more. I loved the sound of his mission to help people excel in plant parenthood. Do we need such a coach you might ask? And then perhaps you sift through your past experiences in excitedly filling your home with plants only to have them day by day wilt or turn yellow ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/nick-cutsumpas-and-plant-coach-the-beginners-guide-to-caring-for-plants-and-the-planet/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/nick-cutsumpas-and-plant-coach-the-beginners-guide-to-caring-for-plants-and-the-planet/">Nick Cutsumpas and Plant Coach: The Beginner’s Guide to Caring for Plants and the Planet.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Plant friends if you have been listening to this podcast for a while you likely know I am a huge red wine lover! Shiraz especially. I was delighted to recently discover Goodwill Wine, Australia’s only certified social enterprise wine company. Goodwill was founded by David Laity in 2009 and has donated over half a million dollars to Australian charities by empowering its customers to choose which charity they ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/goodwill-wines-david-laity-and-rewarding-good-people-with-great-vegan-wines/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/goodwill-wines-david-laity-and-rewarding-good-people-with-great-vegan-wines/">Goodwill Wine’s David Laity and Rewarding Good People with Great Vegan Wines.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>John Lewis AKA The Badass Vegan is not your stereotypical vegan. Side-note: I will be ecstatic when there is no longer such a thing as a stereotypical vegan! Back to John, he’s six-foot-six, African American, has the build of a guy who played Division 1 college basketball… and he hasn’t had any animal protein in fifteen years. Importantly John’s approach to spreading the ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/escape-the-system-that-keeps-us-fat-sick-and-tired-with-the-badass-vegan/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/escape-the-system-that-keeps-us-fat-sick-and-tired-with-the-badass-vegan/">Escape The System That keeps Us Fat, Sick, and Tired with The Badass Vegan.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>My guest in this encore episode, acclaimed Financial Times journalist Henry Mance certainly did his research before deciding as an animal lover, he really needed to be vegan. This included a job at a slaughter house and at a pig farm. Henry learnt: “Everything I love about animals – their adaptations to the natural environment, their otherness to the human world, their speed and elegance ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/can-you-love-animals-and-eat-animals-with-financial-times-journalist-henry-mance-encore-episode/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/can-you-love-animals-and-eat-animals-with-financial-times-journalist-henry-mance-encore-episode/">Can You Love Animals and Eat Animals With Financial Times Journalist Henry Mance. (Encore Episode)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Have you heard the glorious quote, by previous president of the American College of Cardiology Kim Williams, (“I like to joke…) There are two kinds of cardiologist: vegans and those who haven’t read the data.” I like to joke is often left off the quote however either way, my guest today vegan Cardiologist Dr Heather Shenkman has certainly read the data! Dr Shenkman first became vegetarian for ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/cardiologist-heather-shenkman-and-the-vegan-heart-doctors-guide-to-reversing-heart-disease/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/cardiologist-heather-shenkman-and-the-vegan-heart-doctors-guide-to-reversing-heart-disease/">Cardiologist Heather Shenkman and The Vegan Heart Doctor’s Guide to Reversing Heart Disease.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Why I Stopped Being An Angry Vegan! Can it be as easy as A.B.C.? I’m getting my acronym on AND I have plenty of actionable steps however first, The Angry Vegan Background. After spending 23 years vegetarian “for ethical reasons” and because “I didn’t want anyone to die for my food choices” I was both horrified and furious when I learnt that I had been lied to. That we are ALL lied to. When I watched the documentary ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/why-i-stopped-being-an-angry-vegan/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/why-i-stopped-being-an-angry-vegan/">Why I Stopped Being An Angry Vegan!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>This conversation with ReFarm Fund’s, Omaid Hiwaizi left me on such a high. Filled with the possibilities and the potential to utterly transform our broken food system when we work with farmers to help them transition away from animal farming. Vegan friends, Omaid and I know this is a nuanced issue. So far as Omaid’s, vegan credentials (!) it’s been almost 30 ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/omaid-hiwaizi-and-refarm-funds-vision-to-end-animal-farming/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/omaid-hiwaizi-and-refarm-funds-vision-to-end-animal-farming/">Omaid Hiwaizi and ReFarm Fund’s Vision to End Animal Farming.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>My guest today, actress and filmmaker Jasmine C. Leyva does not want to be an Invisible Vegan. Jasmine is committed to being the example that was not there for her, when she used to believe veganism was, “a white person thing.” Today, Jasmine and I discuss the feature length documentary, The Invisible Vegan, a film that chronicles Jasmine’s personal experience with plant-based eating. The film explores the historical background of dietary inequality, ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/veganism-is-not-a-white-thing-with-the-invisible-vegans-jasmine-c-leyva/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/veganism-is-not-a-white-thing-with-the-invisible-vegans-jasmine-c-leyva/">Veganism Is Not “A White Thing” with The Invisible Vegan’s, Jasmine C. Leyva.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>This conversation with Cale Drouin of Cale & Daughters is all about the obstacles, opportunities and learnings in mainstreaming delicious plant-based food in Australia. Of course there is huge value in what Cale shares for my international listeners too. I found it fascinating to learn just what is involved in getting product on the shelves of our two major players in the supermarket space, Woolworths and Coles. ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/cale-daughters-is-creating-delicious-plant-based-food-and-bringing-friends-and-families-together/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/cale-daughters-is-creating-delicious-plant-based-food-and-bringing-friends-and-families-together/">Cale & Daughters is Creating Delicious Plant-Based Food and Bringing Friends and Families Together.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Huge Happy New Year plant friends! I am so excited to share this conversation wth you. My guest today is successful businesswoman, strategic consultant in the plant-based business arena and keen investor, Elysabeth Alfano. As you will soon see Elysabeth is a passionate wealth of expertise and an incredibly effective communicator so far as everything we need to know about investing in a plant-based future. ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/elysabeth-alfano-and-investing-in-a-healthy-sustainable-profitable-plant-based-future/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/elysabeth-alfano-and-investing-in-a-healthy-sustainable-profitable-plant-based-future/">Elysabeth Alfano and Investing in a Healthy, Sustainable, Profitable Plant-Based Future.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>After a mother orca carries her dead calf for 17 days, two filmmakers spring into action, joining Indigenous leaders and scientists making a final attempt to protect the last 73 Southern Resident orcas from extinction. Today it’s my huge pleasure to chat with one of those filmmakers, Gloria Pancrazi. Gloria is Director and Producer of Coextinction and with fellow director Elena Jean ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/coextinctions-gloria-pancrazi-and-why-no-species-goes-extinct-in-isolation/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/coextinctions-gloria-pancrazi-and-why-no-species-goes-extinct-in-isolation/">Coextinction’s Gloria Pancrazi and Why No Species Goes Extinct In Isolation.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Todays conversation is all about making adopting a vegan lifestyle easier. My guest, Erik Marcus publishes vegan.com, maintains its Twitter feed, and has written extensively on vegan and animal rights topics. A couple of his most important pieces are an essay titled Why Go Vegan? Also his vegan activism piece. That said, the vegan.com site is an absolute wealth of information. Today we cover some new subjects – ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/erik-marcus-and-vegan-com-are-making-vegan-easy/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/erik-marcus-and-vegan-com-are-making-vegan-easy/">Erik Marcus and Vegan.com Are Making Vegan Easy.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>5 MYTHS about animal skins perpetuated by the fashion industry… Leather is a BY-PRODUCT of the meat industry. Fur is NATURAL, totally biodegradable and therefore better. Leather is a NATURAL product. Wool is a SUSTAINABLE material. Animal free alternatives to fur, leather and wool are more damaging to the planet. Perhaps the biggest myth is that anything about the process of killing someone ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/slay-film-and-the-ethical-and-ecological-impact-of-exploiting-animals-for-their-skin-with-rebecca-cappelli/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/slay-film-and-the-ethical-and-ecological-impact-of-exploiting-animals-for-their-skin-with-rebecca-cappelli/">Slay Film and The Ethical and Ecological Impact of Exploiting Animals For Their Skin with Rebecca Cappelli.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Plant friends, today it is my pleasure to share with you a high energy conversation with a gent who is excelling at busting the MYTH that traveling as a vegan might be hard, boring, isolating or restrictive! Vegan author and activist, Todd Sinclair is all about more ethical, sustainable and FUN travel As A Vegan. Prior to Covid-19 Todd spent years leading ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/rebel-vegan-life-and-more-ethical-sustainable-travel-as-a-vegan-with-todd-sinclair/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/rebel-vegan-life-and-more-ethical-sustainable-travel-as-a-vegan-with-todd-sinclair/">Rebel Vegan Life and More Ethical, Sustainable Travel As A Vegan with Todd Sinclair.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Plant friends this conversation with Vegan CrossFit Athlete, Emily Louise Wilson is third in a series of episodes focused on athletes representing PlantBuilt a collective of vegan athletes who recently excelled at the Mr. America Competition. Emily is very strong. And fit. Especially for her size. Though she can Deadlift⁠: 225lb and Back Squat: 185lb what I find even more impressive is that she is vegan for the animals. Emily shares: I refuse to participate in a ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/emily-louise-wilson-is-competing-with-compassion-as-a-vegan-crossfit-athlete/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/emily-louise-wilson-is-competing-with-compassion-as-a-vegan-crossfit-athlete/">Emily Louise Wilson is Competing with Compassion as a Vegan CrossFit Athlete.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Bailey Ruskus, also known as Chef Bai, is a seasoned chef classically trained at Le Cordon Bleu in San Francisco, who now uses her culinary expertise to create rich flavours with clean, nourishing 100% plant-based ingredients. Bailey’s own plant-based journey started with her desire to heal her chronic pain from an 18 year battle with endometriosis. In this conversation Bailey shares ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/plant-based-chef-bailey-ruskus-and-thriving-with-endometriosis/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/plant-based-chef-bailey-ruskus-and-thriving-with-endometriosis/">Plant-based Chef Bailey Ruskus and Thriving with Endometriosis.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Sun Sachs is the CEO and Co-founder of Rewire Fitness, the first mental fitness platform that helps athletes reach their full potential and avoid burnout by providing tools that improve mindset, readiness and resilience. Sun is also a vegan athlete who has successfully turned his traumatic childhood into a strength. This conversation is all about optimizing health for longevity and performance… in sport and ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/how-to-create-mental-fitness-and-avoid-burnout-with-rewires-sun-sachs/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/how-to-create-mental-fitness-and-avoid-burnout-with-rewires-sun-sachs/">How To Create Mental Fitness and Avoid Burnout with Rewire’s Sun Sachs.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>It is a true pleasure and privilege to share this conversation with the warm, generous and relentlessly purpose over profits focused, Seth Tibbott, founder and chairman of The Tofurky Company. We discuss how Seth pivoted from his passion for “mouldy soy beans” and succeeded – eventually – against all the odds, in creating the wildly successful and impactful Tofurky Company. Despite the doubters, and set-backs Seth ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/tofurky-and-creating-delicious-plant-food-while-focusing-on-purpose-over-profits-with-seth-tibbott/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/tofurky-and-creating-delicious-plant-food-while-focusing-on-purpose-over-profits-with-seth-tibbott/">Tofurky and Creating Delicious Plant Food While Focusing on Purpose Over Profits with Seth Tibbott.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Aubry and Kale Walch are the sibling owners of The Herbivorous Butcher, the world’s first vegan butcher shop in Minneapolis. To quote the brother and sister team: We started The Herbivorous Butcher to bring you small-batch plant based meats that are always fresh, flavourful, and protein-rich so you never feel like you’re sacrificing anything for healthy and ethical eating. The Herbivorous Butcher story ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/aubry-and-kale-from-the-herbivorous-butcher-are-making-plant-based-meats-and-cheeses-the-norm/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/aubry-and-kale-from-the-herbivorous-butcher-are-making-plant-based-meats-and-cheeses-the-norm/">Aubry and Kale from The Herbivorous Butcher are Making Plant-based Meats and Cheeses the Norm.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Plant friends this is second in a series of episodes focused on athletes representing PlantBuilt a collective of vegan athletes with the goal to “demonstrate that athletes can be competitive and compassionate at the highest level of sports fuelled solely by plants.” The Vegan PlantBuilt Team recently excelled at the Mr. America Competition. Today I’m chatting with George Matthews, PlantBuilt’s CrossFit team captain. George ranked in the 94th ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/mental-strength-and-life-lessons-from-crossfit-with-vegan-athlete-george-matthews/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/mental-strength-and-life-lessons-from-crossfit-with-vegan-athlete-george-matthews/">Mental Strength and Life Lessons from CrossFit with Vegan Athlete George Matthews</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Award Winning, best selling vegan author Ray Star, is on the show today to discuss her fabulous debut novel, Earthlings. Earthlings is book one of a young adult fantasy trilogy. It was published in 2021 and has gone on to win the Environmental Excellence Award with Essex Business Awards, Book of the Year with Betty’s Bookshop and a Vegan’s Choice Award. The sequel, ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/an-epic-fantasy-trilogy-in-a-world-where-speciesism-is-reversed-with-vegan-author-ray-star/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/an-epic-fantasy-trilogy-in-a-world-where-speciesism-is-reversed-with-vegan-author-ray-star/">An Epic Fantasy Trilogy in a World Where Speciesism is Reversed with Vegan Author Ray Star.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Plant friends this is first in a series of episodes focused on athletes representing PlantBuilt a collective of vegan athletes with the goal to “demonstrate that athletes can be competitive and compassionate at the highest level of sports fuelled solely by plants.” That’s a quote from Giacomo Marchese, PlantBuilt co-founder who I chatted with back in E758. Working in conjunction with team Plantbuilt is Vegan ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/masters-world-champion-powerlifter-and-ethical-vegan-ryan-stills/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/masters-world-champion-powerlifter-and-ethical-vegan-ryan-stills/">Masters World Champion Powerlifter and Ethical Vegan Ryan Stills.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>My guest today is a PR disaster for the pig farming industry. Dr Alice Brough is also a powerful, wise and compelling force for good. After four years working as a commercial pig vet, Alice realised she would not be effective changing the world for pigs from within. She turned her back on all her training and industry specific education to become a ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/former-factory-farm-livestock-vet-dr-alice-brough-and-the-urgent-need-to-scrap-factory-farming/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/former-factory-farm-livestock-vet-dr-alice-brough-and-the-urgent-need-to-scrap-factory-farming/">Former Factory Farm Livestock Vet Dr Alice Brough and the Urgent Need to Scrap Factory Farming.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>I was immediately drawn to vegan neuropsychologist, Dr Ash Nayate’s work on discovering she can help us “develop skills to transform anger, guilt, and sadness into becoming a more resilient change agent.” Wow, the thought of effectively transforming the anger and sadness I feel living in a non vegan world? Count me in! In her Melbourne based private practice and through ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/vegan-neuropsychologist-dr-ash-nayate-and-staying-positive-in-a-fcked-up-world/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/vegan-neuropsychologist-dr-ash-nayate-and-staying-positive-in-a-fcked-up-world/">Vegan Neuropsychologist Dr Ash Nayate and Staying Positive in a F*cked Up World.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>From time to time I ask myself: Who do I most want to spend time with right now? Who, embodies the calm and compassion yet also fierce focus and relentless drive? Dr. Sailesh Rao, the Founder and Executive Director of Climate Healers, a non-profit dedicated towards healing the Earth’s climate flew straight to the top of mind. This chat I had with Dr Rao ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/healing-our-world-and-creating-a-system-of-normalised-non-violence-with-dr-sailesh-rao-encore-episode/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/healing-our-world-and-creating-a-system-of-normalised-non-violence-with-dr-sailesh-rao-encore-episode/">Healing Our World and Creating a System of Normalised Non-Violence with Dr Sailesh Rao. (Encore Episode)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>This show was a true joy to prep for. I find comedians fascinating. Their aptitude for approaching challenging topics. In Myq’s case, planting vegan seeds in a fun, disarming and effective manner. For a little official bio: American stand-up comedian Myq Kaplan has appeared on the Tonight Show, Conan, Letterman, James Corden, Seth Meyers, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, and America’s Got Talent. He has a ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/comedian-myq-kaplan-and-using-jokes-to-drop-challenging-vegan-truth-bombs/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/comedian-myq-kaplan-and-using-jokes-to-drop-challenging-vegan-truth-bombs/">Comedian Myq Kaplan and Using Jokes to Drop Challenging Vegan Truth Bombs.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Vancouver based Naturopathic Doctor Matthew Nagra is on the show today to help bust some of the more prevalent and persistent myths and misinformation about a vegan or plant based diet. Dr Nagra’s approach is evidence based – he’s led by the science and yet also importantly he’s an ethical vegan. Beyond digging in with micronutrients of concern with a vegan diet, to soy ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/naturopathic-doctor-matthew-nagra-is-busting-vegan-myths-and-misinformation-about-a-plant-based-diet/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/naturopathic-doctor-matthew-nagra-is-busting-vegan-myths-and-misinformation-about-a-plant-based-diet/">Naturopathic Doctor Matthew Nagra is Busting Vegan Myths and Misinformation about a Plant Based Diet.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>Todays conversation is full of insights, life-altering lessons and heart melting stories about the individual farm animals that have called Catskill Animal Sanctuary in New York state home over the years. Our guide is Kathy Stevens. Impassioned story teller and founder + director of Catskill Animal Sanctuary, one of America’s leading farmed animal sanctuaries. Over the last 21 years, CAS has saved more ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/kathy-stevens-of-catskill-animal-sanctuary-and-the-urgency-of-veganism/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/kathy-stevens-of-catskill-animal-sanctuary-and-the-urgency-of-veganism/">Kathy Stevens of Catskill Animal Sanctuary and The Urgency of Veganism.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>

<p>As vegans we tend to lead with our hearts. That’s often a good thing. And yet, when it comes to the most ethical way to raise and feed our companion animals it can get divisive and confusing. Today I’m excited to welcome Vegan Vet Armaiti May DVM, to the podcast. Armaiti is a practicing small animal veterinarian and vegan advocate. She operates a house call veterinarian ... </p> <p><a class="more-link custom-btn pinkt-btn" href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/vegan-vet-armaiti-may-and-educating-veterinary-practitioners-on-the-benefits-of-veganism/" rel="nofollow">READ MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com/vegan-vet-armaiti-may-and-educating-veterinary-practitioners-on-the-benefits-of-veganism/">Vegan Vet Armaiti May and Educating Veterinary Practitioners On The Benefits of Veganism.</a> appeared first on <a href="https://strongbodygreenplanet.com">Healthification</a>.</p>