Best Crueltyfree Podcasts (2024)

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What Sacrifices Do Ethical Businesses Have To Make with Tony Corrales 58:05

1+ y ago58:05

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Today’s conversation is with Tony Corrales. Tony is an entrepreneur and founder of NoSkin. He has worked with Peta in the past and has since taken his business skills into ethical entrepreneurship. Video version: https://youtu.be/gWUDX_S3pYQ The key topics in today's episode: 0:00 - Intro 03:00 - Sustainable business models 08:00 - Making eco decis…

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Using The Enneagram To Deal With Climate Change with Matt Schlegel 42:16

1+ y ago42:16

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Today’s conversation is with Matt Schlegel. Matt is a bestselling author of Teamwork 9.0, and the founder and Principal of Schlegel Consulting. Being an engineer by trade, Matt works closely with something called the Enneagram, which is the concept we’ll be talking about today. He's led initiatives at many top companies, including HP and NewTek. We…

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Fasting Is The Oldest Cure In The World, with Steve Hendricks 50:39

1+ y ago50:39

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Today’s conversation is with Steve Hendricks. A freelance reporter and the author of three books, one of which has made several best-of-the-year lists. He has written for Harper’s, Outside, Slate, and the Washington Post. He’s recent release is called The Oldest Cure In The World, which is all about fasting, a topic that has fascinated me for a whi…

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Big Oil Sponsors COP27, Climate Inequality & So Much Good News 1:13:33

1+ y ago1:13:33

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Welcome to The Monthly Paradigm with Tom Simak & Sharna Harrington. This is where we talk about the biggest news stories, all things climate change, veganism, fitness, what we're cooking up, wins of the month and everything in-between. Video version: https://youtu.be/Boivs8NYXY8 The key topics in today's episode: 0:00 - Intro 01:30 - Personal updat…

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The Environmental Cost Of Animal Agriculture with Dr Lenore Newman, PhD 1:10:21

1+ y ago1:10:21

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Today’s conversation is with Lenore Newman, PHD. Lenore is the director of the Food and Agriculture Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley, where she holds a Canada Research Chair in Food Security and Environment. She is an associate professor in the department of geography and the environment at UFV, and is a member of the Royal Society …

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Really Give A Crap About The Planet w/Former Political Strategist, Ashlee Piper 1:17:41

1+ y ago1:17:41

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Today’s conversation is with Ashlee Piper, author of Give A Shit and former political strategist turned journalist, TV and media personality, and consultant in the realm of sustainability. Her work has seen her be featured on Mind Body Green , NBC, CBS, ABC, and FOX News, and she’s worked with leading environmental brands such as LUSH and the Human…

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Getting Quality Nutrition With No Food Waste With Kathy Davis 1:02:59

1+ y ago1:02:59

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Today’s conversation is with Kathy Davis, a vegan chef, CEO of Veginspired and author of 3 cook books. Recently Kathy has been focused on a whole foods approach, which we know is the path to health, longevity and energy. Video version: https://youtu.be/qUDswRXJGCU The key topics in today's episode: 00:00 - Preview 03:00 - Who is Kathy 05:00 - Intro…

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How Food Loss & Waste Makes People Starve & What To Do About It 58:27

1+ y ago58:27

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Welcome to The Monthly Paradigm with Tom Simak & Sharna Harrington. This is where we talk about the biggest news stories, all things climate change, veganism, fitness, what we're cooking up, wins of the month and everything in-between. Video version:https://youtu.be/w1VW6B1hwRc The key topics in today's episode: 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Personal updat…

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Fighting Intersectional Racism & Climate Injustices w/ Arielle King 1:09:47

1+ y ago1:09:47

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"Listen to people. Validate their lived experiences and centre yourself in the ways that we are developing the change that we want to see. Today’s conversation is with Arielle King. Arielle is the Environmental Justice Staff Attorney at the Environmental Law Institute and has a background in environmental racism analysis, political ecology, critica…

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Connecting Your Compassion With Humans & Animals w/Kathy Stevens 1:04:04

1+ y ago1:04:04

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"We are all here because we want to change the world for animals. And many of us are here because we want the world to be a kind and loving place for every single being that breaths." Today’s conversation is with author, activist and founder of Catskill Animal Sanctuary, Kathy Stevens. Catskill, impressively, has saved more than 5,000 non-human ind…

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Travelling The World As A Sustainable Vegan w/Erica Kritikides 51:40

1+ y ago51:40

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"There's absolutely no reason you should have anywhere, on your do-no-travel list as a vegan." Today’s conversation is with Erica Kritikides. Erica is the Culinary Product Manager at Intrepid Travel where she has led sustainable travel initiatives driving carbon reduction and increasing Intrepid's positive social and environmental impact. The first…

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Monthly Paradigm: Does Veganism Really Make You More Depressed? 1:02:42

1+ y ago1:02:42

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Welcome to The Monthly Paradigm with Tom Simak & Sharna Harrington. This is where we talk about the biggest news stories, all things climate change, veganism, fitness, what we're cooking up, wins of the month and everything in-between. Video version: https://youtu.be/AxrxaA4Rsz4 The key topics in today's episode: 00:00 - Intro 03:30 - #kittengate K…

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Dr Andrew King On Climate Science & Looking Beyond 1.5 Degrees Of Warming 1:19:47

1+ y ago1:19:47

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"If we keep emitting green house gases, we keep warming the planet. If we reduce our emissions by 50% next year, that't not going to happen, but hypothetically if we did, we would still be warming the planet. We need to go right down to net zero to stop warming the planet." Today’s conversation is with climate researcher Dr Andrew King. Andrew is a…

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Matt Sipala On Longevity And Focusing On Sustainable Long Term Health 1:06:33

1+ y ago1:06:33

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"Our life when we're 50 is a result of our actions when we're 20. Let's focus on longevity. Let's focus on the bigger picture. " Today’s conversation is with a friend, fellow podcaster and trainer Matt Sipala. Matt is the how of the You4ia Podcast where he dives deep into topics such as mindfulness, movement, plant based nutrition and sustainabilit…

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Pinky Chandran On Tackling Waste Management & Making Bangalore Green 1:02:58

1+ y ago1:02:58

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"Even though garbage is on the news, why is it still cloaked in a layer of anonymity? Why do we see what we want to see?" Today’s conversation is with Pinky Chandran. Pinky is an independent researcher, author and a community journalist. She tracks policy and legal developments on issues related to waste management. She is the founding member of th…

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Damien Mander On The Reality Of Poaching & Winning Hearts & Minds 54:08

1+ y ago54:08

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"We're quick to try and find bandaid solutions to problems we face, while ignoring a solution that's spent the last 5 billion years evolving, and that is nature. It's the best regulating system we have on this planet." Today’s conversation is with Damien Mander. Damien is an activist and founder of the International Anti Poaching Foundation. He has…

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Are Bioplastics The Solution To The Plastic Crisis? 1:09:10

1+ y ago1:09:10

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Welcome to The Monthly Paradigm with Tom Simak & Sharna Harrington. This is where we talk about the biggest news stories, all things climate change, veganism, fitness, what we're cooking up, wins of the month and everything in-between. Video version: https://youtu.be/0iOxJgIRzVs The key topics in today's episode: 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Running event…

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Kate & Mick McIntyre On The Oppression Of Kangaroos & Eating Plants 1:19:29

1+ y ago1:19:29

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"We can all play our part by becoming educated and knowledgable on what is really going on." Today’s conversation is with Kate & Mick McIntyre. This Aussie couple founded the independent film production company called Second Nature Films that recently produced an SBS on demand series, Eating Plants. Their work includes award winning feature films K…

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Jhánneu On Embracing A Life Of Sustainability 47:48

1+ y ago47:48

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"Doing the best with what you have is the best way to get started with sustainability." Today’s conversation is with Jhánneu. Jhánneu is a blogger, influencer, writer and expert on all things sustainability, she’s also been featured on Forbes, Buzzfeed and Goodful. She focuses specifically on sustainable skincare and lifestyle changes everyday peop…

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Professor Pericles Pilidis On How Hydrogen Energy Can Power Our World 1:09:16

1+ y ago1:09:16

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"When we protect the environment, we need to do it in a way that protects economic growth as well, because this brings huge social and economical benefits." Today’s conversation is with Professor Pericles Pilidis. Pericles completed his doctorate in Gas Turbine Engineering at Glasgow University for many years he was the director of the Thermal Powe…

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Monthly Paradigm: Is It Possible To Create A Plastic Free Ocean? 1:51:36

1+ y ago1:51:36

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Welcome to The Monthly Paradigm with Tom Simak & Sharna Harrington. This is where we talk about the biggest news stories, all things climate change, veganism, fitness, what we're cooking up, wins of the month and everything in-between. Video version: https://youtu.be/F558_K180KQ The key topics in today's episode: 01:45 - Travelling Asia highlights …

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Erica Cirino: The Plastic Crisis Is Thicker Than Water 1:09:16

2y ago1:09:16

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"When you look at the vast majority of disposal and production sites of plastic, they're in communities that have been long underserved. There's a pattern here and there's a reason." Today we’re talking to Erica Cirino, a science writer, author, artist and communications manager of the Plastic Pollution Coalition. Erica’s work focuses a lot around …

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Paloma Costa On Giving Voices To The Youth & Indigenous Populations Around Climate Change 52:12

2y ago52:12

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"If there is a forest standing, it's because there are people there standing with the forest." Today’s conversation is with Paloma Costa, a Brazilian climate activist, lawyer, human rights defender, and one of the seven leaders of the Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change for the United Nation Secretary-General. Paloma has been speaking out about …

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Nick Cutsumpas On Growing & Greening Your Life With Plants 55:32

2y ago55:32

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"The more connected you are, the more you're gonna see the need to make some changes in your life. Just remember to make your world a little greener." Today’s conversation is with Nick Cutsumpas aka farmernick. Nick is what you would call a plantrepreneur; A plant lover of all kinds. Now, even though he is plant based, I’m referring to his love to …

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Monthly Paradigm: Our Favourite Foods Are Going Extinct & What We Can Do About It 53:58

2y ago53:58

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Welcome to The Monthly Paradigm with Tom Simak & Sharna Harrington. This is where we talk about the biggest news stories, all things climate change, veganism, fitness, what we're cooking up, wins of the month and everything in-between. Video version: https://youtu.be/YcPFFivKnog The key topics in today's episode: 02:30 - Personal updates 06:00 - Fe…

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Dominique Side On Alternative Schooling Systems and Ethical Vegan Luxury 53:09

2y ago53:09

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"Yes, be about the animals. Yes, be about other people. Yes, be about the planet. But, don't forget yourself. Extend grace to yourself." Today’s conversation is with Dominique Side. Dom founded a vegan grocery store, operates a recording studio, media complex, and production facility. She is also an expert in ethical luxury living and helps people …

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Ross & Ramona Headifen On Tackling Our Plastic Problem Head On 1:29:40

2y ago1:29:40

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"We have these country divisions, but when you look at Earth from space, there's no such thing, it's just one little, lone beautiful planet that we need to all look after." Today we are chatting with Ross and Ramona Headifen. A couple based in Port Melbourne who have become local legends by picking up over half a million pieces of rubbish, that’s 2…

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The Monthly Paradigm: What Is MonkeyPox & What The New Australian Government Means For The Environment 1:30:07

2y ago1:30:07

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Welcome to The Monthly Paradigm with Tom Simak & Sharna Harrington. This is where we talk about the biggest news stories, all things climate change, veganism, fitness, what we're cooking up, wins of the month and everything in-between. Video version: https://youtu.be/oRu6j4TCbSA The key topics in today's episode: 01:30 - The red centre of Australia…

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Erin Sharoni On Longevity, Ageing and Creating Human Connection 1:28:19

2y ago1:28:19

1:28:19

"Don't be so hard on yourself, recognise that you're making a difference (by being vegan), and just lead by example." Today's conversation is with Erin Sharoni. Erin is a prime example of a 21st century jack of all trades. She was a TV host for CBS and NBC for a few years, is currently the chief product officer at FOXO technologies, has a masters i…

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Vladislav Kaim On The Economics Of Climate Change, Green Jobs & Immigration 1:25:09

2y ago1:25:09

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"If you are investing in fossil fuels now, you are investing in a stranded asset where in 30 years that you will not get your returns from, and it will produce misery for the planet." Today we are chatting with Vladislav Kaim, one of the UNs Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change. Vlad is a young economist committed to ensuring green and decent job…

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The Monthly Paradigm: The Ocean Needs Our Help 1:31:26

2y ago1:31:26

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Welcome to The Monthly Paradigm with Tom Simak & Sharna Harrington. This is where we talk about the biggest news stories, all things climate change, veganism, fitness, what we're cooking up, wins of the month and everything in-between. Video version: https://youtu.be/Q_Ou6ClDvmI The key topics in today's episode: 02:00 - Tasmania 07:00 - Being effi…

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Carlo Cirillo On Making A Positive Impact, Climate Anxiety & Spirituality 1:12:15

2y ago1:12:15

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"We tend to overcomplicate things. Whether it's what we're eating, how much nutrition we're getting, climate change, just keep it really simple and focus on the things you can do, all the things you do have in your life, and all the things that you are. And from that place you will feel more grounded." Today's conversation is with Carlo Cirillo. Ca…

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Jocelyn Rivas On Being A Warrior & Breaking Marathon Records As A Vegan Female Latina 51:54

2y ago51:54

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"Be fearless. That's one of the biggest things that has given me the opportunity just to be present and take space." Today's conversation is with Jocelyn Rivas, also known as Jocelyn The Warrior. This conversation is one of triumph and victory. Jocelyn holds the Guinness World Record for Youngest Woman to Run 100 Marathons. She also broke the recor…

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Dotsie Bausch On Activism, Motivation & Ditching Dairy 1:15:53

2y ago1:15:53

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"1 in 3 people that you serve a cow’s milk to you’re making sick. And you’re up-charging for something that’s not going to make them sick." Today we are chatting to Dotsie Bausch. An exceptional athlete and plant based advocate. She took home a medal in the 2012 London Olympic Games and won eight US national championships, two Pan American gold med…

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Emma Hurst MP On Making Laws To Support Animal Rights & Passing Legislation 1:05:58

2y ago1:05:58

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"What I recommend animal rights organisations to do is to actually start pushing a little bit harder, especially when it comes to the ministers and the government. to encourage them to push these changes through." Today's conversation is with Emma Hurst MP. Emma is a vegan, an animal advocate, and your representative for animal rights in NSW Parlia…

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Bill Muir On Being A Vegan Sargeant & The Role Of Militancy 1:04:01

2y ago1:04:01

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"Anything that's going to hold people back in any way, from eating plant-based, is a road block to progress." Today we are chatting to Bill Muir, AKA Sergeant Vegan. As the name suggests, Bill is a combat veteran. He’s also a registered nurse and speaker. Bill is someone who has a very unique story, being plant based since 1992 he’s gone through wa…

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Nick Butter: Breaking Another World Record & Being An Effective Environmentalist 1:06:22

2y ago1:06:22

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"Publicise environmentalism as something people want to do, not as something we should and have to do." Today we are chatting to Nick Butter for the second time on this show. Our first conversation was Episode 88 back in April where we talked about his experience running a marathon in every country in the world. We're back again to talk about his j…

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Dr Andrew Little MD, On Pseudo-Journalism, Environmentalism & Q&A 1:43:39

2y ago1:43:39

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"I deal with disease everyday. I can tell you right now, we're doing something wrong. And it ain't the people following a whole-food plant based diet." Today we are chatting to Dr Andrew Little for the second time on this show. Dr Little, as you’ll get to know is incredibly knowledgable, compassionate and loves an evidence based approach to being p…

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Dani Taylor On Vegan Bodybuilding & Crushing Goals 57:32

2y ago57:32

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"Be kinder to yourself. That is the number one thing that a lot of people could do to improve their own lives. Start to pay attention to the things you say about yourself." Today's guest is Dani Taylor. She is a vegan figure competitor and champion, the co-founder of VeganProteins.com and also co-founder of PlantBuilt.com, a nonprofit organisation …

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The Monthly Paradigm: The Return, Too Many Animals Are Dying & Sustainable Tips 1:15:46

2y ago1:15:46

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Welcome to The Monthly Paradigm with Tom Simak & Sharna Harrington. This is where we talk about the biggest news stories, all things climate change, veganism, fitness, what we're cooking up, wins of the month and everything in-between. Video: https://youtu.be/k14Vy5HFaFI Today we're talking: 06:30 - COP 26 13:00 - Doomsday Glaciers 18:00 - The Clim…

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Sonya Looney On Training Your Mindset, Eating Plants And Being A Pro Mountain Biker 59:12

2+ y ago59:12

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"Some of the races I've done and I'm most proud of aren't ones that I've won, it's the one's where I got the most out of myself." Today we're speaking to Professional Athlete, Podcast Host , Keynote Speaker and Writer Sonya Looney. Sonya is a huge advocate of a whole food plant based diet and a mental health warrior. She's raced her mountain bike a…

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Josie Clemens On Being On Hell's Kitchen, Having Compassion & Making Plants Taste Good 1:06:04

2+ y ago1:06:04

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"Everybody is already on their journey to being more compassionate. I think that that's literally all that life is. " Today's we're chatting to Josie Clemens An activist turned chef. Josie was the first ever vegan on Gordon Ramsey's Hell Kitchen. Since then she has been cooking up a storm around the world and spreading the message that peace starts…

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The Monthly Paradigm: COP 26, Eating Our Way To Extinction, The Toxic In Plastic 1:50:40

2+ y ago1:50:40

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Welcome to The Monthly Paradigm with Tom Simak & Sharna Harrington. This is where we talk about the biggest news stories, all things climate change, veganism, fitness, what we're cooking up, wins of the month and everything in-between. Video: https://youtu.be/OhV2CtqwP0k Today we're talking: 04:00 - Visiting the Daintree Rainforest 10:00 - Veganeas…

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Naturally Nina On Type 1 Diabetes, Eating Disorders & All Things Nutrition 1:09:38

2+ y ago1:09:38

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"A lot of people have all this compassion for other people and animals and the planet, but they lack compassion for themselves. Health is having that self-respect and self-compassion." Today's we're chatting to Nina Gelbke AKA @naturally_nina_ She's an accredited nutritionist (BHScNutr) specialising in sports and performance nutrition and eating di…

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Mic The Vegan: Talking All Things Science & Veganism 1:12:01

2+ y ago1:12:01

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Mic The Vegan is a vegan science writer and holds a bachelor of science in sustainability. Mike is best known for the videos on his social media where he collectively has over 400k followers and has amassed over 42 million views on YouTube where he provides up-to date, unbiased agenda free videos. The key topics in today's episode: - DIY projects -…

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The Monthly Paradigm: Capturing Carbon, Billionaires Helping The Planet & Reducing Animal Slaughter 1:11:24

2+ y ago1:11:24

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Welcome to The Monthly Paradigm with Tom Simak & Sharna Harrington. This is where we talk about the biggest news stories, all things climate change, veganism, fitness, what we're cooking up, wins of the month and everything in-between. Video: https://youtu.be/iggFlYjS2WM Today we're talking: 04:00 - Moved Houses 06:00 - Livestock companies emit mor…

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Toni Okamoto On Plant-Based On A Budget, Being Creative With Food & Effective Activism 1:03:36

2+ y ago1:03:36

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"I celebrate every plant based choice. So if it's Meatless Monday's, if it's a vegan burrito that you're eating in your day, I applaud that. There's no time for shame, there's no time for judgement, just keep choosing plant-based." Toni Okamoto is the founder of Plant-Based on a Budget, a hugely popular website and meal plan that shows you that eat…

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Dr Andrew Little, MD On Raising Vegan Kids, Confirmation Bias & Antibiotic Resistance 1:37:30

2+ y ago1:37:30

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"The environmentally worst plant is way better than the environmentally best source of meat. We just need to eat more plants." Dr Andrew Little, MD is an anaesthetist, compassionate soul and animal-loving herbivore. From debunking myths about raising vegan kids to tackling the misinformation spread by pro-carnivore figures, Andrew is an avid advoca…

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Summing Up The Most Impactful Moments Of The Last 99 Conversations! 1:36:38

2+ y ago1:36:38

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Welcome to the 100th episode of The Plant Paradigm podcast! This is a celebratory episode and I couldn't be happier with where the show is and all the amazing conversations we've fostered. This is a round up episode where I explore not my favourites, but what I think has most impacted me as a fellow human being and helped me along my journey. Video…

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The Monthly Paradigm: Dating A Non-Vegan, More Oil Spills & Going Plastic Free 1:31:25

2+ y ago1:31:25

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Welcome to the second edition of The Monthly Paradigm with Tom Simak & Sharna Harrington. This is where we talk about the biggest news stories, all things climate change, veganism, fitness, what we're cooking up, wins of the month and everything in-between. Video: https://youtu.be/eXVfDaSCtO8 Today we're talking: - Going plastic free [07:30] - Rain…

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