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Plant-Powered People Podcast

Toni Okamoto and Michelle Cehn

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Life is always easier and more exciting when you have friends to share in your journey, and the path to plant-based living is no exception! On the Plant-Powered People Podcast, you’ll hear from folks who’ve embraced plant-based living while they share their experiences overcoming obstacles in the most graceful (and sometimes not-so-graceful) ways. Join hosts Michelle Cehn (founder of World of Vegan) and Toni Okamoto (founder of Plant Based on a Budget) every other week as they tackle challen ...
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Clean Food Dirty Girl helps people eat more plants while celebrating imperfection. Subscribe to our podcast for plant based eating inspiration and permission to be perfectly imperfect. Share awkward moments, yummy plant fueled recipes, inspiring talks, and finding beauty in all the messy bits of life. Please note: Molly doesn’t curse all the time, but this podcast is a tad sweary.
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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 Sig…
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In this episode, I challenge you to step out of your comfort zone: a mini green juice fast. I discuss the potential benefits, how it might help you re-evaluate your relationship with food, and how it could be the jumpstart you need for a healthier lifestyle. If you decide to try the Dirty Glow Juice Fast or have already done it, join the private Fa…
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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 No…
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In this episode, I chat with Dr. Monica Salas, a board-certified family and lifestyle medicine physician dedicated to helping her patients make small, manageable changes to live better, longer. She integrates whole food plant based nutrition for her patients, focusing on the prevention, treatment, and sometimes reversal of chronic diseases. In this…
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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…
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Tune into this special bonus episode where Brittany from Team Dirty takes the host seat and interviews me about my nine-year sobriety journey. We talked about my ah-ha moment leading up to June 14, 2015, which empowered me to quit drinking and smoking. 🎵 Hums happy (sober) birthday to me, happy (sober) birthday to me… 🎵 I share my three favorite to…
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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 Hos…
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In this episode, I have a delightful conversation with Michelle Cehn, founder of World of Vegan, speaker, writer, filmmaker, mother, and so much more. We’ve known each other for over ten years, and we’ve both made a career of helping people change how they eat. Michelle shares great tips about raising a vegan kiddo, her thoughts on the future of th…
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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 …
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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 Podc…
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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 y…
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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 …
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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 s…
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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 …
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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 ev…
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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 …
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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 …
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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 Si…
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I’ve decided to pause this podcast for a while. Rest assured, we’ll be back with new episodes focused on specific topics and interviews. In today’s episode, I explain why. I also share how hard this year has been for me and Clean Food Dirty Girl. To support our small business, sign up for Plant Fueled Life here. Talk to you in 2024! Molly About Cle…
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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 favorit…
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In this episode, I tell you about a friend of mine who went plant based years ago and experienced massive positive changes. Eventually, she fell off the plant based train and has been eating more processed foods and she feels like crap. Listen up to hear what I lovingly told my friend. I’ll also tell you about my experience with my recent three-day…
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“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 t…
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Registration for the 2024 Plant Fueled Reset is now open! This is a chance to reset your taste buds, your cravings and your body so that you feel light, energized, and healthy, all while enjoying yummy plant based food that you’ll be cooking! We start on January 3rd and it runs until February 10th, 2024. We’ll kick things off with a mini three-day …
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I don’t eat 100% whole food plant based all of the time, and I’ve yet to come across anyone who does. Sure, I was raised vegetarian and had a childhood fondness for millet that rivals most kids' love for Fruity Pebbles, but that doesn’t mean I’m not human. I savor chocolate, vegan butter, and even fried tofu sometimes. How do I do this without beat…
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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 i…
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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, specif…
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Here’s a powerful question to ponder: If you weren’t spending time and energy on being in the cycle of addictive sugar cravings, where and how would you spend that newly freed up energy? We don’t realize it, but it takes a great deal of energy to be hooked on something. If you could break free, where could that energy be directed? Sugar is addictiv…
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Join me as I chat with Rabbi Jonathan Bernhard from the Jewish Initiative for Animals (JIFA), who has made it his life’s work to support the Jewish community in aligning their food choices with values the Jewish tradition articulates. Jonathan is keen on promoting the following message: as a community, it’s time to reckon with the impacts of our fo…
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Tune in with me and special guests from ReversingT2D. Diana, a registered dietitian, sheds light on the often-overlooked importance of nutrition in diabetes management. Jose, an exercise physiologist, emphasizes the role of physical activity. He explains how exercise aids glucose absorption and promotes a healthier body composition. Their holistic …
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Hey there, folks! 🌟 Hang on to your chef hats because today, we're about to embark on a fantastic journey into the world of "batching" that will supercharge your plant based game. Now, I get it. You might think, "Batching is not my thing," but bear with me! For those new to the concept, batch cooking means dedicating a few hours once a week to prep…
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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 …
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The holiday season is upon us, and I know it can be a challenging time to stick to your health and wellness goals. But fear not! I have an exciting opportunity for you to gain the tools and confidence you need to make this holiday season a healthy and happy one. I’ll tell you about it in this episode. 🛷 Register for the Masterclass 🛷 #Holidays #Pla…
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We had an incredible conversation that I can't wait to share with you all. There were so many aha moments and deep insights. We initially talked a few weeks ago, and it was so good that I was genuinely excited to share it. But guess what? I forgot to hit record! 🙈 In the end, I realized it was meant to be, as our second conversation was even better…
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Did you ever dip breadsticks in pudding? I sure as hell did! I’ll tell you more about that and yummy ways to use buckwheat. My mom always made me buckwheat pancakes as a kid, so the flavor is delicious and nostalgic. Buckwheat is a pseudo-cereal, not a grass-based grain, and it's gluten-free. From toasted buckwheat (kasha) to flour to tea, you’ll p…
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We've all been there, right? You're cruising along in life, and then something happens–a tough situation, a change in routine–and you find yourself sliding into unhealthy habits. The more you slip, the harder it is to climb back up. So, what do you do when you're in that downward spiral, wondering how you ended up eating handfuls of shredded cheese…
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Today is a very special day because we're celebrating the 100th episode of this podcast, and I'm beyond thrilled to share this milestone with all of you. When I started this journey, I couldn't imagine recording 100 episodes, but here we are, 100 episodes strong! 🙌 To celebrate, I wanted to share some of the incredible transformations of people in …
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In today’s episode, I’m sharing tips on making the switch to a whole food plant-based diet. 🌿 If you are ready to go at this full speed ahead, grab some tea and listen up.1️⃣ Kitchen detoxPut on your favorite tunes (maybe some '90s girl-with-a-guitar music) and clear out your fridge, freezer, and pantry of all the non-plant-based stuff. Meat, dairy…
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Today, I chat about how we get caught up in perfectionism and stress so much about what we eat, how much we exercise, getting enough sleep, and the list goes on. This is a friendly reminder: There's no such thing as perfection. Life is beautifully messy. So, go ahead and savor that piece of cake, take a break from batching, stay up ridiculously lat…
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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 o…
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In this episode, I’m diving into the beauty and flexibility of a whole food plant based diet. We often find ourselves overthinking about what we are (or aren’t) eating, especially when transitioning to this lifestyle. But it doesn't have to be that complicated! Instead of worrying about every nutrient and calorie, let's focus on something more intu…
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Today, I’m talking about batch cooking. 🍲👩‍🍳I rave about it a lot, but it's a game-changer in maintaining a healthy, plant based diet. If you're a Plant Fueled Life member, you already know how our meal plans simplify your life. Everything is planned for you—from groceries to prepping and cooking. But here's the deal—many of you start this journey …
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In this heartfelt episode, I share a sincere thank you to all the listeners who reached out with love and support after the passing of my sister, Kirstie, and the Lahaina Fire. The outpouring of compassion and shared stories of love and loss remind me of the deep connections we all share as humans.Then, I delve into transforming our relationship wi…
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Whether you’re having a busy week, just returned from vacation, or have a family emergency, having a freezer stocked with various plant-based foods can help you stay on track in a pinch. I am deep in the grieving process as my sister recently passed, and being able to reach into the freezer and make healthy food quickly has been my saving grace thi…
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My sister is in hospice and I am here with her. This is really damn hard. Here’s how I’ve been eating this past week. When big hard life stuff happens there’s a tendency to stop eating healthy. I’ve found it’s best to modify things a bit to make it easier on yourself. That way you’re not in a cheese pizza hangover when life goes back to the new nor…
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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 …
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Join me for this fun talk with Steve Sando, the owner of Rancho Gordo, the incredible bean company specializing in heirloom beans. Many of our community members are obsessed with these tasty beans, from long-awaited memberships to The Rancho Gordo Bean Club to falling in love with cooking beans from scratch with their fresh heirloom product. We als…
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As helpful as it would be, food does not cook itself. If you want to eat a healthy whole food plant based diet consistently, batch cooking is a game-changer. But it does take time—that’s the nature of cooking food from scratch and eating healthy. Here are my tips, tricks, and honest talk about batch cooking and ways to make it easier and faster. Th…
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Buckle up since we’re going on a journey with the Co-Founder of Complement, Matt Tullman. Matt found himself on the other side of the looking glass when serious health problems hit close to home. First, his uncle was diagnosed with cancer and saw his tumors begin to shrink considerably in just six months after switching to a raw vegan diet. His unc…
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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 worl…
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I have talked about my sister, Kirstie, so much over the years, and this community has been incredibly generous by donating to her GoFundMe campaign. On a recent visit with her, we recorded this heartfelt episode with her so she could thank everyone personally. Kirstie shares many things about battling cancer. ❤️‍🩹 Tips for people supporting loved …
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