Did You Bring the Hummus? with Kimberly Winters

Today, I am joined by Sue Joyce. Sue is the founder of Little Green Pigeon C.I.C. , a national UK organization with two core aims: to raise funds to support rehabilitators caring for pigeons, and to campaign for a UK-wide ban on pigeon racing. After running a pigeon sanctuary for over 15 years, Sue launched Little Green Pigeon to take her advocacy to a national level. In 2025, she founded the Nati...

Today, I am joined by nutritionist and podcaster/speaker Callum Weir. Callum is a certified nutritionist (CMA) with a passion for plant-based living that goes far beyond what's on the plate. Known for his energetic, grounded, and deeply human approach to health, Callum works at the intersection of nutrition, performance, sustainability, and purpose, helping people unlock their full potential t...

Today, I am joined by Animal Communicator, Clare Metcalf. Clare was formally "trained" in Animal Communication (or rather, as she says, reminded of her innate abilities) by world renowned Animal Communicator and author Amelia Kinkade. 20+ years later , Clare has become the FIRST and so far, ONLY UK OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF MIRACLES CERTIFIED INTERSPECIES TRANSLATOR (i.e. Animal Communicator)...

Today, I am joined by Jonathan Glass, ND., M.Ac. Jonathan is the founder and author of the  Total Life Cleanse . He is a Naturopathic Doctor, Master Acupuncturist, Ayurvedic Practitioner, energy healer, herbalist and Natural Health Educator. Jonathan served on the faculty of the New England School of Acupuncture and the Dharma Institute of Yoga and Ayurveda. He has facilitated thousands through hi...

Today, I am joined by Naijha Wright-Brown. Naijha is a 2021 Baltimore Business Journal Enterprising Women of Excellence Honoree.  A native New Yorker, raised in the South Bronx, Naijha is a people person and loves to make connections.  She was introduced to gardening, farming, environmentalism, sustainability, and the basics of eating healthy while spending summers in Massachusetts as a teenager. ...

Today, I am joined by Jenn “JJ” Judd. JJ is a mindset coach, content creator, and author with a degree in psychology. Known for her passion for plant-based living and helping people transform their health and mindset, JJ developed the G.L.A.D. framework (Goals, Learning, Action, Discipline) to inspire real, lasting change. She draws on both her personal journey and professional experience to guide...

111 is an angel number and I think you’ll agree that today’s guests were the perfect two to join me for this episode.  Today, I am joined by Sarah & Elyza, the duo behind The Harmony Mountain House: a heart-centered retreat space born from a collision of dreams, intuition, and bold action. Though they’d only known each other a few months before joining forces, they’ve since built not only a th...

Today, I am joined by Dr. Marina De Leon. Dr. De León does two things well; wildlife conservation and holistic nutrition. Her work bridges disease ecology, molecular biology, and microbiome research to address environmental and ecological challenges. With a Ph. D. in Microbiology from UC Davis, Marina specializes in herpetology focusing on disease ecology, toxin-producing microbes, and conservatio...

Today, I am joined by author Ray Star. You might remember her from episode 51, Make the connection . If you’d like to hear Ray’s vegan journey, how hummus shows up in her life check out that episode.  Ray is an award-winning author with a passion for nature, animals, and the Earth. Ray is most known for the internationally bestselling fantasy fiction trilogy Earthlings , a coming-of-age dystopian...

Today, I am joined by podcast host extraordinaire Michele Olender of Vegan at any Age and Vedge Your Best Podcast.  Michele proves that it’s never too late to go vegan.  A life coach and podcaster, who went vegan at age 56, Michele knows how to help you move in a vegan direction without blowing up your life. On her Vedge Your Best podcast , she translates the tools of life coaching, philosophy and...

Today, I am joined by Plant-Based Susy. PlantBased Susy is one of the founders of VeganSusy.com , a dynamic platform dedicated to empowering women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond to achieve sustainable weight loss and long-term wellness through a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle. With a mission to make plant-based eating enjoyable, accessible, and deeply transformative, Susy offers personalized mea...

Today I am joined by Angela Crawford, Ph. D.  Angela is a psychologist, vegan educator, and author of The Vegan Transformation: A Journey to Heal Yourself and the World (Lantern, April 2025). She is passionate about empowering people toward plant-powered living for physical, mental, and emotional health; compassion for all sentient beings; and caring for our planet. She speaks and teaches about th...

Today, I am joined by Veena Birajadar owner of Pure Vegan Cafe. Pure Vegan Cafe is a 100% Plant Based restaurant in NC with locations in Raleigh and Durham. With a focus on using high-quality, healthy ingredients to make great-tasting, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and 100% plant based food. Veena is an IT professional turned restauranteur.  To connect with Veena: Visit her website  www.purevega...

Today, I am joined by Tara Stone. Tara is a speaker, holistic success coach, and passionate advocate for conscious living. Her journey into veganism began with a deep-rooted love for animals, leading her to years of hands-on experience in animal rescue. This commitment to compassion naturally evolved into a plant-based lifestyle, inspiring her to found Grounded for Life, a plant-based café  dedica...

Today, I am joined by long-time vegan Tim Barford of VegFest UK and new venture, Why Go Vegan.  From his bio: Tim was born in the 60's in the UK, conceived the same day as Ringo Starr joined the Beatles, brought up on impeccable musical tastes & at 6 years old 50 miles downwind of Woodstock, he was born to rock n roll. Living in Greece as a child in the early 70's, Tim forged a long-st...

Today, I am joined by Behavioral Change Specialist Karen Bartle. Karen’s focus is on supporting people to Identify and implement evidence-based behavioral solutions to make and maintain sustainable lifestyle changes.  Karen is passionate about sharing her insights and wisdom from her own journey, as well as from a professional and clinical perspective of behavioral & dietary change, through ap...

Today, I am joined by Nisha Narang of Soulful Vegan and Leorah Clinical. Nisha is an experienced Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research Professional pioneering ethical innovation in healthcare development. With a Bachelor of .Pharmacy and Master of .Science. in Biochemical Pharmacology, Nisha has over 15 years of expertise in managing clinical research projects across regulatory guidelines and thera...

In this very special milestone episode you'll meet my mom and learn about her vegan journey, how veganism has supported her fight with lung cancer, her thoughts on hummus and so much more! You'll also hear special messages from some of my friends and colleagues who were kind enough to send in messages celebrating this exciting milestone. Check out Diane's chat with Chef AJ: https://www...

Today, I am joined by Chef AJ! Vegan for over 40 years, Chef AJ is the Queen of Quick and Easy plant-based recipes. She’s the culinary wizard behind delicious dishes that are oil-free, refined sugar-free, and salt-free. As a chef, author, and host, Chef AJ is passionate about creating convenient and easy recipes that make healthy eating fun and incredibly tasty.  I met Chef AJ the same place I met...

Today, I am joined by the one and only Dr. Alan Goldhamer. Dr. Goldhamer is the founder of TrueNorth Health Center, a state-of-the-art facility that provides medical and chiropractic services, psychotherapy and counseling, as well as massage and body work. He is also director of the Center's groundbreaking residential health education program. Articulate, inspiring and energetic, Dr. Goldhamer is...

Today, I am joined by Mark Huberman, President of the National Health Association and Editor of Health Science magazine.  He  has adhered to a whole food, plant-based vegan diet since birth in 1951 and credits his excellent health to the pioneering vision of his parents, Max and Ruth Huberman, who had the foresight to recognize the profound benefits of this lifestyle long before most others.  His...

Today, I am joined by Lisa Herndon,  – aka the “Health Detective.” Lisa empowers clients to break through specific health challenges to regain their natural vitality for life. She is a Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) Practitioner, Applied Clinical Nutritionist and a Wellness Forum Certified Health Educator who specializes in uncovering hidden stresses and identifying the root cause...

Today, I am joined by Ella Magers of Sexy Fit Vegan. Ella is a compassion-driven thought-leader, podcast host, and holistic wellness coach who founded Sexy Fit Vegan in 2013 to help people all over the world break free from the prison of yo-yo dieting and build a plant-strong body for life. Ella has her Master’s Degree in Social Work, is certified as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, a...

Today, I am joined by Heather Zeitzwolfe. Heather is a passionate speaker and advocate dedicated to helping people transition into veganism and adopt a plant-based diet.  Her mission is  to challenge the status quo and encourage others to think differently, particularly regarding veganism and ethical living. Heather  guides  people  toward  embracing the benefits of veganism and provides the tools...

Today, I am joined by Dr. Gina Nick. Dr. Gina is a world-renowned Naturopathic Physician, Researcher, and Formulator based in Newport Beach, California. With a dedication to holistic wellness, she’s known for her expertise in treating a wide range of health concerns, from autoimmune diseases to addiction recovery, anxiety, and more. As a published author, entrepreneur, and certified yoga instructo...