How I Vegan Podcast

In this episode we spoke to vegan entrepreneur Hema, who runs the Ark, a vegan cafe and event space in Northampton. Hema told us about the history of the venue and her own vegan story. This episode includes shout outs for: @thearknorthampton @thebarnwilley @elwoodsorganicdog @purezza . #vegan #veganuk #veganrecipes #veganfood #vegansofig #veganfoodshare #veganlife #veganism #veganfoodporn #veganbr...

To celebrate the winter solstice, we’re taking a look back over 2023 to pick out our highlights and we’ll be hearing from some of this year’s guests as well. Thank you for all your support over this past year, we’re very grateful. To you and yours, however you’re celebrating, have a merry Yuletide and a blessed new year. This episode includes contributions from: Gemini & Miasma, @veganqueensuk, ep...

In this episode we are welcoming a vegan runner, who moved from the UK to France, who is a budding podcaster, with her brand new true crime pod Felonious about to launch, and that’s not even the most exciting announcement she’s made in the past week, because she’s told the world that baby number two is on the way! You might know her on Instagram as @auntieyahyah, our guest is Nazia. This episode i...

We have a very special guest for this episode. You might have seen her recently gate-crashing the Coach event at New York fashion week. She’s an activist, podcaster, influencer, she’s worked with some of the biggest vegan organisations - peta, Vkind, gen-v - and she is also starring in a new short film called The Next Girl, which is available for free here: https://watch.unchainedtv.com/featured/v...

In this episode we spoke to Brighde from www.worldvegantravel.com, a vegan travel company based in Canada, organising trips around the world. Brighde told us about the origins of her travel company, her podcast, and the book she wrote for new vegans (https://www.amazon.co.uk/12-Months-Till-Vegan-staying-ebook/dp/B01MY426R0). This episode includes shout outs for: @veglifeinbristol @worldvegantravel...

In this episode we spoke to Gemini and Miasma, aka the Vegan Queens (@veganqueensuk). They told us about their beauty regime, how they incorporate Veganism into their act, and some big news about next year’s Vegan Camp Out!! @thoseveganguys @Cartwheel_arts @didsburypride @Vegucated @thepoetdominic @ve_cosmetics @KVDbeauty @ELFcosmetics @vganbootie @Thevietvegan @vegancampout . #vegan #veganuk #veg...

TW: animal abuse, suic*de In this episode we spoke to JH Burnett, a South African ex-farmer who found veganism through seeing the daily mistreatment of animals at first hand. JH’s heartbreaking, incredible and inspiring story gives us hope that fharmers can see that their animal Holocaust is the wrong path to take and join vegans on the right side of history. JH has written a book about his vegan...

In this episode we spoke to Jake, host of the recently relaunched @plantgeezerpodcast (formerly known as No Beef Pod). Jake is also a life coach (@plantgeezer) and provides a meal prep service as well (@pureato.preps.uk). We spoke about the ups and downs of podcasting, losing friends and how we’re struggling to find positivity at the moment. This episode includes shout outs for: @vegfestuk @soulwe...

In this episode we spoke to Sarah, who runs Home Start HOST in the Greater Manchester area (Oldham, Stockport, Tameside and Bolton). Home Start is a community network of experts and volunteers supporting families with young children. Visit www.home-starthost.org.uk for more information. . Apart from being a CEO, an awesome 8-year vegan and a West Wing fan, she also happens to be Wez’s boss’s boss,...

In this episode we spoke to Jess, who runs vegan catering business @savingnemo We’ve linked up with Saving Nemo to hold our very first listener competition 🎉🥳. To celebrate the launch of their new vegan tartare sauce, one lucky winner will receive a jar to smother over their f*sh and chips. See our Instagram post for full details. This episode includes shout outs for @orchidvegan @thearknorthamp...

In this episode we spoke to Chris, co-founder of @Lokifoods in Iceland. Chris told us about his ongoing work to create an adaptable plant-based alternative to white fish, and the rapidly-expanding vegan scene in Iceland. . This episode includes shout-outs for: @wildearthpets @joey_carbstrong @mamareykjavik #gardurinn @veganbudin @aldisamah . #vegan #veganuk #veganrecipes #veganfood #vegansofig #ve...

It’s mid-July so it must be time for a @vegancampout preview! This time around we were joined by some of our awesome previous guests to discuss what we’re all looking forward to, plus a big announcement for our listeners who will be attending VCO! In case you want to go back and listen again, our guests in this episode are: Chloe (@blooming_running) - episode 6 Martin (@martinsveganbeard) - episod...

We spoke to Tim de Smet, communications manager for V Label. You may have seen their yellow and green logo on some of the vegan products you buy. We found out about the process they go through to classify products and Tim told us about his formative experiences in the Belgian hardcore punk scene. This episode includes shout outs for: @vlabel.official @lidlgb / @lidlde @trudi_brugesvegan @compassio...

In this episode we spoke to former fruitarian and current vegan Duncan and his life-long vegan daughter Riley. We spoke about Duncan’s record for eating bananas in one day, Riley’s favourite dishes and the Green Runners, a new running club focused on being eco-friendly. This episode includes shout outs for: @Sarahsvegankitchen_ @Davidabocadowolfe @ultra_damo @the. Green.runners @Treesnottees @Robe...

Veda Stram has been an animal rights/vegan activist since January 1989. She has volunteered for, and been a board member of, several animal rights organisations and has been on the board of United Poultry Concerns since 2013. She has worked for All-Creatures.org since 2008. In 1992 she created the first version of What to Eat When You Don’t Eat Animals: Menus and Ideas to inspire people who want t...

Our guest in this episode is American stand up comedian @stevenmarcusreleford. Marcus told us about navigating the highs and lows of his stand up career, how his tastes have changed since he went vegan, and the egg-splosive situation which turned him vegan in the first place. This episode includes shout outs for: @crossroadskitchen @wildlivingfoods @preacherlawson @romeshranga @sara.pascoe @loulie...

In this episode we spoke to vegan education specialist Laura, @laurachepner, about her work educating the educators for @thevegansociety. Laura’s book Veducated! is available at all good book retailers. This episode includes shout outs for: @elwoodsorganicdog @thebeardedveganone #GaryYourovsky @_mocky_d @earthlinged @mindfulchef @bravefoods @vegankidsuk #Zaktivist @thisissimonamstell @eating2extin...

Our guest this episode is Richard Makin, aka @schoolnightvegan. We spoke to Richard about his new recipe book Anything You Can Cook, I Can Cook Vegan, which is published by @bloomsburypublishing on April 27th, available at all good book retailers. We also talked about custard, sky dancers and #brudding. This episode includes shout outs for: #davefromcardiff #superfanmartin @thoserunningsisters @va...

In this episode we spoke to Chad, restaurateur and cooking competition host from Columbus, Ohio, USA. Chad told us all about his vegan diner and his new vegan cooking competition, @topvegantv, streaming on YouTube from April 20th. This episode includes shout outs for: @lightlife @justegg @buttermilk_choccy @beyondmeat @joaquinphoenixv @natalieportman . . #vegan #veganuk #veganrecipes #veganfood #v...

In this episode we spoke to Emily, aka @theplantpoweredmum about her work as a columnist for @thatslifemagazine and taking part in the @londonmarathon where she’ll be raising money for @wateraid This episode includes shout outs for: @schoolnightvegan @veganrunnersuk @aldiuk @cathedral_city_uk @deliciouslyella @lunacyofink @vegancampout @plantderby @vedifood @Mowglistreetfood

In this episode we speak to Lauryn, aka @veganyogamomma, about her online and in-person activism, her awkward conversations with her fishing father and brother, and her hope for the future. . This episode includes shout outs for: @noracooks @sharongannon @daringfoods @dominionmovement @earthlingsfilm @dont.eat.the.homies @treehuggerkitchen @happycow @bluesushisakigrill . #vegan #veganuk #veganreci...

In this episode we speak to vegan food influencer El, aka @berrygoodberrynice. We talked about her social media engagement, photography skills and her supportive vegan friends.

It’s our first birthday! As it’s 12 months and 28 episodes since we took the plunge into podcasting, we asked a very special guest to help us celebrate. We spoke to @Jordan.vco about how a party in a field turned into the world’s biggest vegan festival, his plans for this year’s event, and the future of lab-grown meat and dairy products.

In this episode, recorded in early December 2022, we spoke to @thoserunningsisters Charlotte and Natalie. They told us about running a marathon in every month of 2022, Charlotte’s partner being part of the victorious England women’s deaf futsal team and Natalie’s disappointing food experience in a Spanish conference centre.

In this episode we speak to Michele from @vedge_your_best podcast. Michele told us her vegan story, how she became a life coach and all about her recent trip to Italy.