Vegans Explore
SoFlo Vegans Podcast
The SoFlo Vegans Podcast is your gateway to South Florida’s thriving Vegan community. Hosted by Sean Russell, founder of Vegans Explore, each episode spotlights local restaurants, events, nonprofits, and changemakers shaping the plant-based movement. From exclusive interviews with Vegan chefs and advocates to coverage of community gatherings, wellness retreats, and sustainability initiatives, the podcast celebrates the people and stories driving compassion, health, and conscious living across the region. Whether you’re a lifelong Vegan, a curious foodie, or someone exploring a more sustainable...
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Nov 17, 2025
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Episodes
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz: The Gut Health MD is Fiber Fueled 19.05.2020 1:08:08
Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is a board-certified gastroenterologist and gut health expert. We discuss his thoughts on the pandemic, how the gut impacts overall health, short chain fatty acids and his book Fiber Fueled.
Karyn Calabrese: 50 Years of Pioneering in the Raw Vegan Movement 12.05.2020 1:07:53
Karyn Calabrese shares her journey as a raw foodist and vegan entrepreneur. Topics include veganism in the black community, being different from her family and facing adversity, the rise of veganism in the past five years, thoughts on sugar and fruit fasts, and other important topics. Learn more about Karyn Calabrese on his official homepage .
John Lewis: Bad Ass Vegan and the Role of Community 06.05.2020 1:10:50
John Lewis, also known as Bad Ass Vegan is a fitness expert, professional speaker, entrepreneur, author, and is co-directing the documentary, Hungry for Justice, alongside Keegan Kuhn from "What the Health". We discuss his background growing up in Ferguson, Missouri, attending a historically black college, beginnings of his vegan journey, branding himself Bad Ass Vegan, why he doesn't use comments...
Dr. Sam Rassoul: Making No Bones About Your Nervous Systems 28.04.2020 1:05:31
Dr. Sam Rassoul shares his years of knowledge as a chiropractor and discusses how your nervous system is critical to your overall health.
Dr. Neal Barnard: Your Body in Balance 14.04.2020 1:01:57
In round two of our podcast with Dr. Neal Barnard, the SoFlo Vegans team of Sean Russell and Alba Mendez dig into the topics of diabetes, hormones, soy and its relation to estrogen, prostate and breast cancer and infertility. We also discuss Dr. Neal Barnard's book, Your Body in Balance.
Coronavirus: Addressing Concerns About the COVID-19 Pandemic 07.04.2020 51:24
Sean Russell, Alba Mendez, and Jacque Tarlton share their expertise to discuss how they are staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also share a preview of season 4 of the SoFlo Vegans Podcast and announce the first-ever SoFlo Vegans Virtual Expo.
Mastering Diabetes: The Revolutionary Method to Reverse Insulin Resistance Permanently 22.02.2020 1:07:55
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Cyrus Khambatta and Robby Barbaro, MPH, a practicing cardiologist, and a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine. We talk about their new book and how a plant-based diet can help reverse different types of diabetes in both children and adults. https://www.soflovegans.com/mastering-diabetes-the-revolutionary-method-to-reverse-in...
Dr. Joel Kahn: The Cost of Heart Disease and the Role of Plant-Based Nutrition 17.02.2020 1:20:54
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Joel Kahn, a practicing cardiologist, and a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Also joining us for this episode is our media coordinator, Alba Mendez. In this episode, we discuss. His journey to becoming America’s Heart Healthy MD, the cost of Heart Disease, the role a plant-based diet plays in healing itself self and his...
Dr. Sailesh Rao: How to HEAL and Prevent Year Zero 07.02.2020 1:08:39
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Sailesh Rao, environmentalist, animal rights activist and founder of Climate Healers. In this episode, we discuss The Prevent Year Zero Campaign, Dr. Rao’s background as an engineer and how it helped his work. We look at his groundbreaking white paper on Animal Agriculture being the leading cause of climate change, as well as looking at the role of compassion and...
Geoff Palmer: Leading Research in Plant-Based B12 and Protein 31.01.2020 1:01:34
In this episode, we speak with Geoff Palmer, founder, and CEO of Clean Machine... Also returning as co-host is our Media Coordinator, Alba Mendez. Geoff’s 35-year journey as a vegan, B12 and why it’s important to nutrition and health, exciting research further supporting the advantages of a plant-based diet and some common misconception regarding protein and other areas of veganism. https://www.so...
Rowdy Girl Sanctuary: Passion and Compassion for Animals and Ranching 24.01.2020 1:02:55
In this episode of the SoFlo Vegans Podcast, we speak to Renee and Tommy from the Rowdy Girl Sanctuary to discuss how cattle ranchers can switch from animal agriculture to building a vegan business, as well as exploring their history in cattle ranching and how they were inspired to go plant-based. We also touch on the environment, their Rancher Advocacy Program and how passion plays a major role i...
Sustainable Duo: Getting Zero-Wasted with Brendan and Carly 17.01.2020 58:02
In this episode, we speak with Brendan Fitzgerald and Carly Bergman from the Sustainable Duo about Zero-Waste, permaculture, horticulture, growing your own food, pet care, CBD and hemp. https://www.soflovegans.com/sustainable-duo-getting-zero-wasted/
Liz Jones: Taking a Deep Dive into Animal Advocacy 10.01.2020 1:07:40
Welcome back to another episode of the SoFlo Vegans Podcast. I’m your host and founder of SoFlo Vegans, Sean Russell. In this episode, we speak with Liz Jones who is a passionate animal rights activist and marine biologist. Also returning as co-host is our Media Coordinator, Alba Mendez. In this episode, we discuss undercover work, rescues, Kaparos, companion animals, invasive species, the dangers...
Dr. Angie Sadeghi: Understanding the Gut’s Role in Your Overall Health 03.01.2020 1:01:51
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Angie Sadeghi who is a prominent gastroenterologist that travels the country educating people about the gut and diseases and disorders affecting the digestive tract. Joining us as our co-host for the episode is our Media Coordinator, Alba Mendez. https://www.soflovegans.com/dr-angie-sadeghi-soflo-vegans-podcast/ This episode of the SoFlo Vegans Podcast is brought...
Dr. Mari Mitrani: Stem Cells Impact on Health and Animal Testing 20.12.2019 45:52
Dr. Maria Ines “Mari” Mitrani is the Chief Science Officer and co-founder of Organicell Regenerative Medicine, Inc. In this episode of the SoFlo Vegans Podcast, Dr. Mari breaks down the important benefits of stem cells and demystifies some of the controversy surrounding that has become popular over the years. She also talks about the exciting new field of research and technology behind Exosomes.
Dr. Aaron Spitz: Game Changers Documentary and Men’s Health 05.12.2019 1:15:19
Dr. Aaron Spitz is a board-certified Urologist that is featured in the documentary Game Changers and is the author of the new book called “The Penis Book: A Doctor's Complete Guide to the Penis-From Size to Function and Everything in Between". https://www.soflovegans.com/dr-aaron-spitz-soflo-vegans-podcast/
Married to Health: James and Dhalia Marin 02.11.2019 1:12:46
James and Dhalia Marin from Married to Health join us to talk about differences between Dietitians and Nutritionists, Vegan Myths, Gut Health, SIBO, raising a vegan child, their project with Dr. Angie Sadeghi and influencers leaving the vegan lifestyle. https://www.soflovegans.com/married-to-health-soflo-vegans-podcast/
Jonny Juicer: Redefining Fast Food on a Raw Diet 29.10.2019 39:07
Welcome back to season 3 of our show. Jonny Juicer joins us for our season premiere where we talk about how he got into juicing, recommendations on how you can get started, controversies, his co-star Noah and tips on building your brand. https://www.soflovegans.com/jonny-juicer-soflo-vegans-podcast/
Dr. Neal Barnard: Food’s Impact on Overall Health 24.06.2019 40:53
SoFlo Vegans interviewed Dr. Neal Barnard at Plant Miami where he talks about the growing plant-based physician's movement, how he became a vegan and the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. https://www.soflovegans.com/dr-neal-barnard-soflo-vegans-podcast/ Mentioned in this episode: Vegans Explore Network You're listening to the Vegans Explore Network found at vegansexplore.com/podcasts. Vegans Ex...
Honey Labronx: Veganism and the LGBTQ+ Community 13.06.2019 1:30:39
Honey Labronx joins us to talk about using her exposure as a drag performer to spread the vegan message to new audiences. A member of Queer Rising, Honey was heavily involved in the 2011 fight for marriage equality in New York State. She even went to jail fighting for marriage equality along with her drag mother, Bob The Drag Queen (winner of Season 8 of RuPaul’s Drag Race). https://www.soflovegan...
Plant Chics: Whole Food Plant-Based Community for Women 25.04.2019 53:30
Jacque Tarlton and Mariza Prince from the Plant Chics join us on the SoFlo Vegans podcast, hosted by Sean Russell. https://www.soflovegans.com/plant-chics-soflo-vegans-podcast/
Margarita Restrepo: Vegan Publisher and Serial Entrepreneur 18.04.2019 1:03:33
Margarita Restrepo from the nonprofit WFPB.org and Naked Food Magazine joins us to talk about her journey to bring awareness to adopting a whole food, plant-based lifestyle. https://www.soflovegans.com/margarita-restrepo-soflo-vegans-podcast/
Jordan David: Finding Purpose and the Superficiality of Popular Culture 11.04.2019 28:52
On this episode of the SoFlo Vegans Podcast, we speak with Jordan David from Conscious Muscle and Friends Not Food Rescue. https://www.soflovegans.com/soflo-vegans-podcast-w-dominick-thompson-episode-008/ Mentioned in this episode: Vegans Explore Network You're listening to the Vegans Explore Network found at vegansexplore.com/podcasts. Vegans Explore Network You’re listening to the Vegans Explore...
Dr. Michael Klaper: Healthy Living on a Plant-Based Lifestyle 04.04.2019 1:00:48
On this episode of the SoFlo Vegans Podcast, the SoFlo Vegans team of Sean Russell, Jacque Tarlton, and Alba Mendez interview Dr. Michael Klaper. https://www.soflovegans.com/dr-michael-klaper-soflo-vegans-podcast/
Richard ‘Kudo’ Couto: Founder of Animal Recovery Mission 28.03.2019 52:16
On this episode of the SoFlo Vegans Podcast, we speak with Richard 'Kudo' Couto from ARM (Animal Recovery Mission). https://www.soflovegans.com/richard-couto-from-animal-recovery-mission-soflo-vegans-podcast/ Mentioned in this episode: Vegans Explore Network You're listening to the Vegans Explore Network found at vegansexplore.com/podcasts. Vegans Explore Network You’re listening to the Vegans Exp...
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