In this episode, we talk to Ben Hagerty about his plant-based journey. We discuss vegan entrepreneurship and the best plant-based travel spots.

About Ben Hagerty

Ben is the co-owner and essayist for the vegan travel guide and website, It’s Bree and Ben (http://www.itsbreeandben.com/). With his wife, Bree, they travel across Canada and the U.S. to learn and write about destinations where vegan and plant-based travelers can consider, which includes restaurants, boutiques, and other small and local businesses.

Ben also just completed his Masters degree in vegan entrepreneurship, in which he explored vegan businesses in the Vancouver neighborhoods of Kitsilano and Mt. Pleasant to learn about their insights and the common themes that they experience. He wrote his findings in an academic blog series entitled, Ben’s Vegan Vancouver, which may be read on my website at https://itsbreeandben.com/bens-vegan-vancouver/.

(About Bree & Ben: https://itsbreeandben.com/about/)

Website: https://itsbreeandben.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbreeandben/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsbreeandben/

Also, don’t forget to check out: EP 94 – STUART WALDNER

In this episode, we talk to Stuart Waldner about his plant-based journey. Residing from Lexington, Kentucky, we talk about how growing up in one of the unhealthiest states shaped who he is and inspired him to write his book, “Escape the Meatrix”.

About Stuart Waldner

Stuart Waldner is an activist and an author who invites readers to take the red pill as they Escape the Meatrix, the title of his debut non-fiction book, written after he transitioned to a plant-based diet in 2008. As his health improved, he felt better, and the more he learned about the statistical connections between our dietary choices and the worldwide climate crises we face, the more he felt an urgency to tell other people —for our health and for the planet.

Waldner spent nearly two decades exploring Earth’s greatest wonders and connecting with sacred sites around the globe. When he’s not advocating for the health of people and the planet, he spends time playing with his dogs, cooking plant-based foods, running, and restoring his 128-year-old Victorian home.

(Source: https://stuartwaldner.com/)

Website: https://stuartwaldner.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stuartwaldner/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084725122965

Also, don’t forget to check out: EP 93 – BILLY GRISACK

In this episode, we talk to Billy Grisack about his inspiring story on how a plant-based diet helped change his life for the better. From losing over 100lbs, to overcoming many health issues, you won’t want to miss this episode!

About Billy Grisack

Plant based musician, songwriter, Star Trek superfan, DND player, dad and husband.

(Source: https://twitter.com/billygrisack)

Website: www.departmentofvegucation.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billygrisack

Also, don’t forget to check out: EP 92 – SANDRA NOMOTO

In this episode, we talk to Sandra Nomoto about her plant-based journey and her new book, “VEGAN MARKETING SUCCESS STORIES” . Similarly, we talk to her about branding and marketing tips for new or old businesses.

About Sandra Nomoto

“The Content Doctor” Sandra Nomoto is an award-winning content writer and editor for cruelty-free businesses. She also offers a suite of services for authors. Launching her career in the public relations industry, she ran Conscious Public Relations Inc. Over the 10 years in business, the company was the fourth public relations agency in Canada to earn B Corporation® certification, and Nomoto contributed to eWomenNetwork Vancouver earning the Best Social Media and Community Engagement Award. She authored The Only Public Relations Guide You’ll Ever Need in 2019 and Vegan Marketing Success Stories in 2022. On the side of her desk, she co-hosts VEG Networking Canada, Canada’s only vegan networking group. She previously served on the boards of directors of the Vancouver Mural Festival and Vancouver Short Film Festival, and writes at SandraNomoto.com and for several outlets.

(Source: https://www.sandranomoto.com/)

Website: https://www.sandranomoto.com/
Facebook: https://facebook.com/sandranomoto
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sandra_nomoto

Also, don’t forget to check out: EP 91 – DR. AMANDA ADKINS

In this episode, we talked to Dr. Amanda Adkins about her plant-based journey and how to stay healthy overall on a plant-based diet.

About Dr. Amanda Adkins

Hi! I’m Dr. Amanda Adkins, MD, and I’ve been a board-certified internal medicine specialist since 2009. I have a deep passion for ensuring that everyone has a chance at a healthy and happy life. I know from both medical and personal experience that a plant-based lifestyle can lead to remarkable changes in our health and our ability to fulfill God’s will for us. Therefore, I decided to become a health coach to be able to guide more people to better health.

​I want to share with you the transformational benefits I experienced first hand by changing to a Plant-Based Lifestyle. I am here to provide the tools you need to make the change, to guide you and to cheer you on through this journey. I want you to be able to achieve your dreams, and not be held back by heart disease, low energy, mental fatigue, or other health issues that can be reduced or even eliminated by switching up the fuel your body needs.

​My own experience led me down a path of recovery from an unhealthy start in life. By the age of 14, I weighed almost 200 pounds and knew that if I was going to live a life fully, something had to change. Finding balance in mind, body and spirit has been an incredible journey. I look forward to supporting you in your pursuit of happiness and health.

(Source: https://www.dramandamd.com/about-me)

Website: https://www.dramandamd.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dramandaadkins
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj7HwQ88Xn1FhK5eKtoOIkw

Also, don’t forget to check out: EP 90 – HARIKA PARMAR | VOGO TOURS

In this episode, we talk to Harika Parmar, the creator of VOGO Tours, about her Vegan Eco Travel Tours around the world. She helps people have amazing journeys with their travels.

About Harika Parmar | VOGO Tours

My quest started as a young thirteen-year-old girl at boarding school. I came across a documentary called Earthlings which played with my emotional heartstrings. I knew I had to make change for the animals and for the environment – so I started with myself.

My holistic journey solidified over the years which led me on a path to live simply. I’m a plant-fueled environmentalist and philosophical teetotaler that believes food is medicine. I’m forever growing with my journey to live an ethical, sustainable life.

The driving factor behind VOGO spanned across a decade of adventuring across fifty countries living, studying, volunteering and working in over five continents and having to sacrifice the joy of food for the convenience of travel. Often it resulted in settling for side salad portions, mediocre salads and conversations lost in translation. I started VOGO with a simple goal in mind – to create an ecological travel experience, immersing into culture and adventure by still maintaining beliefs when it comes to food.

Today I welcome you on this journey where we’ve broken down barriers curated journeys with vegan and vegetarian food at the forefront as well as a better, sustainable way to travel without compromising your ethics.

(Source: https://www.vogotours.com/about)

Website: https://www.vogotours.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VogoTours/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vogotours/

Also, don’t forget to check out: EP 89 – RYM SELMI | MIIRO

In this episode, we talk to Rym Selmi, the CEO of MiiRO, about her plant-based journey and why she created a company that focuses on plant-based low sugar sweets.

About Rym Selmi | MiiRO

The plant-based lifestyle healed me. My journey started when I got really burnt out at work. I started to feel that my previous diet had negative effects on my mental state, so I decided to begin a personal journey toward a plant-based lifestyle. I started to see improvements in my sleep, productivity, digestion and even my mood. This journey has healed me and changed everything for the better. 

Shifting to a less sugar diet was a decision that would change my life. My pregnancy caused me to develop a desperate need for high-quality vegan sweets. I contracted gestational diabetes, so I needed an option that still fit with my plant-based preferences, but also had low or no sugar added. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to find any alternatives that satisfied my cravings for rich, creamy chocolate—every low sugar chocolate that I tried was bland and sad, leaving me feeling worse than before.

I started doing extensive research, reading every R&D report I could find until eventually, I became an expert on the subject matter.

(Source: https://miiro.co/pages/about-us )

Website: https://miiro.co/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miiro.plantbased/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miiro_plantbased/

Get 10% OFF MiiRO Products: https://miiro.co/discount/THINKPLANTBASED10

Also, don’t forget to check out: EP 88 – DR. VANITA RAHMAN

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Vanita Rahman about her plant-based journey and how to eat a healthy balanced plant-based diet. Also, we talk to her about getting enough iron and how soy can be beneficial for you.

About Dr. Vanita Rahman

Vanita Rahman, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician, certified nutritionist, and personal trainer. She is a native of the Washington, D.C., area and earned her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Virginia. She completed her internal medicine residency at the Washington Hospital Center and has authored several books on plant-based nutrition. 

Prior to joining the Barnard Medical Center, Dr. Rahman spent more than 15 years practicing internal medicine with Kaiser Permanente, where she launched a very popular and successful plant-based weight loss program. While medications and surgical procedures can be necessary and lifesaving, Dr. Rahman firmly believes that nutrition and lifestyle play a crucial role in the prevention and management of most common diseases. She maintains that it is important to treat all aspects of a patient’s health, including diet, exercise, sleep habits, and stress management.

Simply Plant Based: Fabulous Food for a Healthy Life (2021) is her third book. She also wrote Vegan Style (2017) and Stronger with Plants (2016). She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, exercising, and experimenting with plant-based recipes.

(Source: https://www.pcrm.org/barnard-medical-center/vanita-rahman-md)

Website: https://www.pcrm.org/barnard-medical-center
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.VanitaRahman
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.vanita.rahman

Book: Simply Plant Based: Fabulous Food for a Healthy Life
https://www.amazon.com/Simply-Plant-Based-Fabulous-Healthy/dp/1570674043

Also, don’t forget to check out: EP 87 – PAUL SHAPIRO | THE BETTER MEAT CO

In this episode, we talk to Paul Shapiro about his plant-based journey. Also, we also talk to him about his company, “The Better Meat Co”, which creates Rhiza Mycoprotein, a key component to creating plant-based meat products. Paul is currently looking for a publisher for his new book.

About Paul Shapiro

Paul Shapiro is the author of the national bestseller Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World (published by Simon & Schuster’s Gallery Books in 2018). He’s also the CEO of The Better Meat Co., a four-time TEDx speaker, the host of the Business for Good Podcast, and a long-time leader in food sustainability.

Paul is an authority figure on food and agricultural sustainability. He is a regular podcast guest and has been invited on hundreds of news outlets, including StarTalk Radio with Neil deGrasse Tyson, The Rich Roll Podcast, and CNN. Also, he has published hundreds of articles ranging from daily newspapers such as The Washington Post to pop-sci publications like Scientific American as well as magazines like FORTUNE and academic journals. Shapiro lives in Sacramento, California with his wife Toni Okamoto Shapiro, author and founder of Plant-Based on a Budget, and their very friendly pit bull, Eddie.

(Source: https://www.paul-shapiro.com/ )

Website: https://www.bettermeat.co/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paulshapiro/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebettermeatco/

Book: Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World
https://cleanmeat.com/

Also, don’t forget to check out: EP 86 – MONK COLEMAN

In this episode, we talk to Monk Coleman about his plant-based journey and his book “Love over Fear”. Also, we talk to him about how he changed his lifestyle for the better.

About Monk Coleman

Monk Coleman is the author of Love over Fear – A Guide to Peace and Purpose. A guide to letting go of belief systems and connecting to a higher state of being. Monk is a graduate of the University of Holistic Theology.

Also, he is a Transformational Coach, Public Speaker, Personal Trainer and a 3x Pro Natural Physique Bodybuilder.  His coaching services can be found on social media platforms (twitter, Instagram, facebook, youtube).

Likewise, he based his coaching program on his own experience with dealing and healing from alcoholism, poverty, depression and dysfunctional relationships.

Similarly, Monk has taken his years of experience and created a life of service with love at the forefront.

(Source: https://www.monketernal.com/bio/ )

Website: https://www.monketernal.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veganmonk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monk_eternal/

“Love Over Fear” Book
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Over-Fear-Guide-Purpose/dp/1913479765/
Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Love-Over-Fear-Guide-Purpose/dp/1913479765

“This book is to remind you of the greatness you are. Acting from a place of LOVE allows you to walk by FAITH and TRUST. The Universe is working in your favor. As the collective vibration rises, we all benefit. You’ll step closer to your purpose and contribute your beauty to us. Thank you for understanding your importance. Thank you for embracing your gift“

Also, don’t forget to check out: EP 85 – CASSIDY GUNDERSEN | SPIRO HEALTH AND WELLNESS

In this episode, we talk to Cassidy Gundersen of Spiro Health & Wellness about her plant-based journey and how she helps people "reverse disease with diet". About Cassidy Gundersen | Spiro Health & Wellness I’ll be honest, health was never really my thing. In fact, I (like many teenagers) lived on hostess snacks and Dr. Pepper in my younger years. And that’s not just an exaggeration. Eventually, my lifestyle caught up with me, and my body became racked with disease and pain. I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease. I was pre-diabetic, pre-lupus, pre-arthritic, had chronic kidney stones, adrenal fatigue, and patellar tendonitis. Similarly, I was convinced I was going to die young, which was terrifying because I was only in my early twenties. I wanted to believe that there was a natural path to healing that didn’t involve drugs, but I didn’t know where to look.  That’s when I decided to go back to school (my undergrad was in political science) to try and figure out this whole diet thing. It was in my schooling that I discovered IT IS possible to reverse sickness and disease with the proper diet! So, I put it to the test. I went on a two week trial and felt the best I ever have. I joke with people that I’m still on that two week trial because I have never looked back.  Then, people started asking me for nutritional advice, so I figured I might as well make it official and try to help as many people as possible. That’s when I started Spiro Health and Wellness (pronounced Spih-row). The name comes from the Latin word spiro which translates: to breathe life into. I want to help breathe new life into as many people as I can by helping them eat healthier!  Cassidy GundersenPhD, CHNP, CSNP, Natural Health Practitioner (Source: https://spirohealthandwellness.com/about/ ) Website: https://spirohealthandwellness.com/Reverse IBD Website: https://reverseibd.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spirohealthandwellnessInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassidy.gundersen/ Curing Crohn's: How a Closet Food Addict Healed Her IBDAmazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Curing-Crohns-Closet-Addict-Healed-ebook/dp/B0918LP5HDAmazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Curing-Crohns-Closet-Addict-Healed/dp/1735419125 Also, don’t forget to check out: EP 84 – CLAUDIA GANSWIND | WELLNESS KITCHEN