Plant-Powered People Podcast

An incredible story of how embracing a healthier lifestyle led to losing 160 pounds! Jeremy's journey to balance career & family with a logical approach to food & vital mindset shifts, let him be present in his life & with his family. Listen for tons of tips to incorporate health & well-being into the whole family. Episode Show Notes Newsletter Sign-Up Support Our Podcast on Patreon Your Hosts:  T...

In this beautiful episode, Diana and Jose inspire us to consider our intrinsic motivation as we consider the weighty epidemic of type 2 diabetes. Listen in to learn all about what it is, what causes it, what complications come from it, and most importantly the many things YOU can do to protect yourself and your loved ones right now! Episode Show Notes Newsletter Sign-Up Support Our Podcast on Patr...

Feel like you're doing vegan alone? Many of you listeners are the only one in your household who live plant-based, which brings unique challenges. How do you do it? To answer this frequently asked question, we brought you Josie Morris, married to her omnivore partner of 20+ years, to share all the wisdom and encouragement on how to walk life with a partner who's not vegan. Episode Show Notes Newsl...

Gain inspiration and insight as Colleen Holland, co-founder of VegNews Magazine, shares how by putting her energy into her passion, she was able to reach the world and watch it change and tell the story today of how the vegan scene has evolved over the past three decades.  Episode Show Notes Newsletter Sign-Up Support Our Podcast on Patreon Your Hosts:  Toni Okamoto  (founder of Plant-Based on a B...

The power to save your life—and the lives of your loved ones!—is in your hands, right this minute, with these keys to transforming your heart health! Dr. Columbus Batiste, renowned cardiologist, speaks from the heart and to our hearts with these compelling, life-giving tips. Episode Show Notes Newsletter Sign-Up Support Our Podcast on Patreon Your Hosts:  Toni Okamoto  (founder of Plant-Based on a...

Here's one who actually lived it! A testimony of a vegan who has lived how researchers & doctors have taught for forty years and has reaped incredible benefits in the aging process at a thriving 72 years young. She reveals her tried & true process for adding years and youthfulness to your life!  Episode Show Notes Newsletter Sign-Up Support Our Podcast on Patreon Your Hosts:  Toni Okamoto  (founde...

How can we live sustainably when excess and waste are all around us? Today's guest shows us how to flip the switch from the overwhelming "there's so much to do" to the empowering "there's so much we CAN do!" Colleen Patrick-Goudeau reveals just how simple it can be, from packaging you didn't even know you could reduce to swaps that might surprise you! Episode Show Notes Newsletter Sign-Up Support...

Stretch 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 Pa...

Bring 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 extraord...

Everybody 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 wha...

Life 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 mo...

Do 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 ap...

What 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 unloc...

We 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...

We'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 produc...

"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...

Is 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...

Don'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 conver...

Michelle 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 hu...

We'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"...

Is 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 susta...

Michelle 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 Sh...

Have 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 (Plant...

Miyoko 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...

The 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  (PlantPowe...