Best Plant Based Canada Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 80: What do Food Trucks, Yoga, & Pathology have in Common? Dr. Prashant Jani 45:19

10d ago45:19

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Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Prashant Jani to chat about his experiences in surgical pathology to community initiatives, including a food truck. Dr. Prashant Jani is a Pathologist and Associate Professor at Northern Ontario School of Medicine in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. He completed his MBBS (…

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This deep tech PE firm was drawn to Canada by the data 43:54

2h ago43:54

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“In Canada today … if you look at the inventory of 20,000 great technology companies, 60 percent of those have never met an investor. Because they’re really busy at meeting customers.” Jolt Capital managing partner Jean Schmitt joins to discuss why he made Montréal his deep tech private equity firm's North American HQ, and the opportunities for inv…

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How Web Summit Vancouver came to be with Casey Lau 37:36

8d ago37:36

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“Is this Collision, is this RISE, is this Web Summit? I’m very confused.” Web Summit co-host Casey Lau joins the podcast from the show floor of the last Collision to evaluate its impact, what Web Summit Vancouver will do for the city, and what the reimagined tech conference might look like when it arrives next year. Presented by Mantle: next-level …

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265: Building a Sparkling Soda Fireworks Store?!? | 🎉 Mark Lazarchic of Serenity Ventures 1:15:20

11d ago1:15:20

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Mark Lazarchic is the CEO of Serenity Venture Group. He describes himself as a serial entrepreneur with eyes always open. Mark is the owner of multiple successful startup businesses in very competitive markets. Mark has spent the last 10 years being amazed at the level of mediocrity accepted by the public in business. At all levels... This Episode …

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WWDC: Did Apple just kill your AI company? 1:06:54

13d ago1:06:54

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"OpenAI has nothing to lose and Apple had to move. They are the last player in this space, they had to do something." The gang reviews the latest announcements from Apple’s WWDC event, including a major partnership with OpenAI, before handing out grades for Big Tech’s AI progress. Also evaluated: whether or not Apple killed any tech companies this …

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How Dax Dasilva plans to get Lightspeed to $1 billion in revenue 51:35

19d ago51:35

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"Fiscal '25 is the year we turn 20, and it's the year we cross a billion in revenue and we become a profitability story." Once again back in the CEO chair, Lightspeed's Dax Dasilva discusses why he stepped down, then returned, as the company he founded approaches its 20th birthday. The BetaKit Podcast is presented by Innovate BC: a Crown Agency of …

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Episode 79: Eleanor Boyle on Rethinking Factory Farming to Stop Avian Flu 44:43

25d ago44:43

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In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast, we sit down with Eleanor Boyle. She’s a Vancouver-based writer who focuses on food policy and sustainable diets. A long-time journalist and former college instructor, she has written many articles on ways to improve our food systems. She has two book – “High Steaks: Why and How to Eat Less Meat”, a…

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Can this Canadian company make a splash in plant-based fish? 51:23

28d ago51:23

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“We’re not in the business of selling food, we’re in the business of behaviour change.” New School Foods founder Chris Bryson joins to discuss his plans to commercialize a pet R&D project into a Canadian plant-based meat competitor. Can he do the impossible better than... Impossible? The BetaKit Podcast is presented by Innovate BC: a Crown Agency o…

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Xanadu’s Christian Weedbrook is raising another $200 million to build a quantum data centre 1:16:04

1M ago1:16:04

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“We’ve been offered or at least suggested, ‘Why don’t you move your headquarters to the US?’ The only way we’ll move our headquarters outside of Toronto or Canada is if I get fired.” Christian Weedbrook, CEO and founder of Xanadu, joins to discuss his optimism in building a quantum unicorn in Canada, his hope of raising an all-Canadian round, and h…

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Episode 78: Martial Arts and Medicine with Dr. Cass Warbeck 57:17

1M ago57:17

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Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Cass Warbeck to chat about her experiences in the martial arts and medicine. Dr. Cass Warbeck is an avid martial arts athlete, having attained a black belt in Goju Ryu karate and black level in Kurama Yama kickboxing. After reading The China Study by T. Colin Campbell i…

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Gradient Ventures’ Darian Shirazi on where AI value will accrue 51:40

1M ago51:40

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“I think that there are two types of investors right now. There are ones that are being thoughtful about it and steering clear of investments that could cause harm. And then there are some that are wading into them and don't care at all.” General partner Darian Shirazi joins to identify the AI moat, match the progress of AI with other tech eras, an…

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Tobi Lütke finally comes on the podcast 52:29

2M ago52:29

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“I think ambition is a problem… Canada is a go-for-bronze culture, and that sucks.” Kinda. Presenting BetaKit chair Satish Kanwar’s fireside chat and AMA with Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke at the BetaKit Town Hall. The pair discuss the state of Canadian innovation, government and policy, and what comes next. With special guests from CDL, Ada, Knix, and Ve…

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Episode 77: How Dr. Michael Klaper Moves Medicine Forward 1:04:14

2M ago1:04:14

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Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Michael Klaper to chat about his experiences in plant-based practices and Moving Medicine Forward. Dr. Michael Klaper is an internationally-recognized clinician and teacher, and sought-after speaker on diet and health. He graduated from the University of Illinois Colleg…

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264: From Clothing Manufacturer, to Franchise Owner, to Starting the Tint World Franchise | Ex-CEO of Meineke, Charles Bonfiglio, shares his Journey 🚗… 1:21:14

2M ago1:21:14

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Charles J. Bonfiglio is the Franchise Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Tint World. The company is a privately owned franchise chain of independent retail window tinting, mobile electronics, auto accessories and appearance centers. As the lead executive of Tint World, Charles is responsible for all functions related to the development and leader…

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How Simple Ventures plans to fill a Canadian entrepreneurship gap 49:46

2M ago49:46

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“When you think about that shark American ethos, playing to win … but then also having the Canadian kindness, I think that’s where Canada and Canadians have a really big opportunity.” Simple Ventures CEO joins to discuss the motivations behind the launch of the venture studio, the power of geographical arbitrage, and the structural, cultural, and e…

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Wealthsimple and Koho CEOs talk productivity, competition, and building 31:45

2M ago31:45

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“I think it would be a mistake if we make Canada even less competitive at such an incredibly important moment in time for us to embrace competition and productivity.” Michael Katchen (Wealthsimple) and Daniel Eberhard (Koho) join BetaKit editor-in-chief Douglas Soltys for a wide-ranging conversation on Canada’s productivity, entrepreneurship, and c…

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Episode 76: Dr. Christine Gibson and the Modern Trauma Toolkit 55:08

2M ago55:08

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In this episode of the Plant-Based Canada Podcast, we chat with Dr. Christine Gibson. She is a Family Medicine physician with academic expertise in medical education and holistic care, with twenty years of clinical experience. Through extensive additional specialty training, she has become a local and national leader in education and practice relat…

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Planetary Boundaries: Earth Day Edition 23:03

2M ago23:03

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In the latest podcast episode, we broke down the planetary boundaries -- a concept that presents a set of nine planetary boundaries within which humanity can continue to develop and thrive for generations to come, but once passed, signal a concern for the Earth's ability to cope with humanity's demand. This Earth Day, you can take action by changin…

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#Budget2024 emergency pod 1:12:41

2M ago1:12:41

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“The reality is this government cannot execute.” Sound the alarm! Matt Roberts (CMD Capital) and Ben Bergen (CCI) join for an emergency #Budget2024 podcast to discuss the capital gains tax increase, Minister Freeland’s Friday meeting with tech leaders, and the level to which politics are intersecting with innovation policy. The BetaKit Podcast is p…

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EP 158: 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Managing Food Cravings 16:14

3M ago16:14

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Do you ever find yourself craving certain types of food, especially when you are trying to stick to a healthy diet? You are not alone. Food cravings can be very difficult to manage, and if not handled properly, they can be a significant obstacle in achieving your health goals. In this week’s episode, we will explore the biggest mistakes people make…

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What made you first love tech? 58:45

3M ago58:45

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“I think what we're trying to do here is maybe celebrate and acknowledge all pathways into tech. Whatever sparked the inspiration.” Co-hosts Rob and Douglas peel back the curtain to reveal the gadgets, media, and moments that inspired their love of tech. Come, witness the retelling of their Immaculate Tech Conceptions while reliving your own on thi…

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Factory Harming: Avian Flu & More 12:49

3M ago12:49

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Join us on the latest Plants & Policies podcast episode where we dive into the concerns around outbreaks -- scary times for wild and farmed animals AND humans! News of the Avian Flu, also known as HPAI, H5N1 or Bird Flu, spreading into cows' milk, goats, cats have us worried, but even more so as we hear of the spread inching towards the Canadian bo…

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Episode 75: The Mediterranean Diet with Jordi Salas-Salvadó, MD, PhD 51:50

3M ago51:50

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Welcome to the Plant-Based Canada Podcast. In this episode we are joined by Prof Jordi Salas-Salvadó to chat about the Mediterranean diet. Prof Jordi Salas-Salvadó is a medical doctor and a Distinguished Professor of Nutrition and research at Rovira i Virgili University, in Spain. He is the Director of the Food, Nutrition and Mental Health Research…

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EP 157: 5 Sneaky Weight Loss Mistakes Sabotaging your Success 20:56

3M ago20:56

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Trying to lose weight or break a weight loss plateau. It might be because you’re making one of these 5 weight loss mistakes - I know I was before I lost 30 lbs! In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the common missteps that many people make on their weight loss journey. Despite our best intentions, certain habits and misconceptions can hinder …

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Is Québec Canada’s quantum province? 58:56

3M ago58:56

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“The quantum computer itself, the one that we would classify as sexy … has such a huge disruptive potential that we cannot really comprehend how much of an effect it's going to have.” Fresh off a $20 million fund close, Quantacet managing partner Martin Laforest joins to discuss quantum tech’s “degrees of sexiness,” its path to commercialization, Q…

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Animal Agriculture: Propaganda & Conditioning 17:08

3M ago17:08

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After almost a century of conditioning from the animal agriculture industry...we have an uphill battle to educate Canadians about the importance of eating plant-based and also decondition them from the propaganda that has been and continues to be fed to the public. Many accounts in Canadians doctors' offices of cow's dairy advertisements and pamphl…

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EP 156: The Power of Plant-Based Eating: Tips for Transitioning to a Plant-Based Diet 10:39

3M ago10:39

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Curious about plant-based eating? In this episode of the Mind Your Body Show we dive into the advantages of incorporating more plant foods into your diet, from improving your overall health to reducing your grocery bill. We will dismantle the myth that plant-based meals are bland and boring, and show you how to create delicious and satisfying dishe…

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Can video games teach kids math? 55:36

3M ago55:36

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“I deeply want to solve the challenges in education. I think what we have is a current educational system is really not working.” Mobius Math Club co-founder Steven Woods (ex-Eloqua, Oracle, and Benevity) explains how video games are actually a great educational tool, and why taking venture capital won’t help him scale. Presented by Mastercard Cana…

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Our Experiences Going To Events - Plant-Based Options, Sustainability & More 41:41

3M ago41:41

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On the latest episode, we talked about our experiences at events, including the latest PlantedExpo Toronto that we hosted a booth at, Maddie's student-led conference. We talked about our experiences with access to plant-based foods and what it's like going to events that are supposed to be honouring sustainability!…

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263: Using Real Human Connections to Achieve Exceptional Success... Doug Brown of CEO Sales Strategies 1:59:52

3M ago1:59:52

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Doug C. Brown is the CEO of CEO Sales Strategies and a Sales Revenue and Profit Growth Expert. He has led client award-winning and high-performance teams as well as pioneered profitable development programs for companies. He has advised companies such as Intuit, CBS Television, Procter & Gamble, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Nationwide, Embassy Suites, In…

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Cory Doctorow’s new tech crime thriller takes us back to the days of Yahoo! 1:14:16

3M ago1:14:16

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“The thing that makes noir fiction noir is the detective is presented as an unlicensed cop who goes to the places the cops can’t go and asks the questions the cops can’t ask to solve the crimes the cops can’t solve. But by the end, he is reminded very forcefully that these were in fact places the cops didn’t want to go.” Canadian journalist and aut…

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Animal Agriculture's Relationship To Water 26:05

3M ago26:05

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In the latest Plants & Policies podcast episode, we dove into Animal Agriculture's interaction with water -- use, pollution and more. We explored how much water it takes to produce animal protein versus plant protein. We also dove into how Indigenous communities are affected by lack of access to clean water and water pollution, overall. References …

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Alexis Gay is (still) the funniest person in tech 47:14

3M ago47:14

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"One of the things that's funniest in tech is the complete and utter lack of self-awareness." The BetaKit Podcast is off for March Break. If you're anything like us, right now you might need a welcome distraction from the joys of family. Enter comedian and podcaster Alexis Gay, who joins to share her transition from working in tech to creating cont…

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EP 155: Pillow Talk: Secrets to Transforming Your Sleep Habits 19:26

4M ago19:26

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When was the last time you woke up ready to take on the day? Sleep and water have one major thing in common. No one seems to get enough of either. Sleep is as critical to your life as food and water, and it's time to put some respect on sleep. In this episode I talk about the importance of sleep and share some tips on how to sleep better at night s…

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Float’s CEO on bridging the spending and software divide 47:41

4M ago47:41

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“The truth is we have a tremendous amount of comfort in the ambiguity of our vision.” Float CEO and co-founder Rob Khazzam discusses the frustrations Canadian businesses face in managing and executing their finances, the harmful effects of stalled financial innovation, and his company’s atypical approach to product roadmapping.…

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How are women affected by climate change? 17:48

4M ago17:48

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In honour of International Women's Day, we dedicated this Plants & Policies Podcast episode to the women of the world, many of which will be affected by climate change. Works cited: “THE INTERSECTION OF GENDER AND CLIMATE(five facts ABOUT GENDER EQUALITY AND CLIMATE CHANGE ” by GABRIELA CARBÓ ZACK https://unfoundation.org/blog/post/five-facts-about…

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EP 154: Breaking the Burnout Cycle & The Healing Power of a 'Hooky Day with Erayna Sargent 42:25

4M ago42:25

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Feeling overwhelmed and on the verge of burnout? Join us as we chat with Erayna Sargent, a burnout relief specialist and mental wellness champion. Erayna is the founder of Hooky Wellness® and the creator of the Navigating Burnout™ program. In this episode, you'll discover practical, actionable tips to: Reduce stress and anxiety in your daily life I…

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How to fix SR&ED 47:20

4M ago47:20

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"SR&ED's big. SR&ED matters. But it's also a value statement of where we as a country want to go." CCI president Ben Bergen walks through the #CDNtech lobbyist group's proposed policy changes for the $4 billion Scientific Research and Experimental Development tax credit following Finance's recent consultation kick-off (two years after it was promis…

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Does What We Eat Affect Biodiversity? 16:07

4M ago16:07

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In this latest episode, Maddie and Ina talk about the effects the food system has on biodiversity. Biodiversity — short for biological diversity — is the variety of all living things and their interactions. It often involves species richness and diversity of living things in an ecosystem. Everyone does their part to provide for the maintenance and …

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Episode 74: Dr. Margaret Robinson on Navigating Indigenous Traditions and Veganism 1:14:44

4M ago1:14:44

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Dr. Margaret Robinson (she/her) is a Mi’kmaw scholar and a member of Lennox Island First Nation. She works as an Associate Professor at Dalhousie University in Mi’kma’ki, where she holds the Tier II Canada Research Chair in Reconciliation, Gender, and Identity. Dr. Robinson is two-spirit, bisexual, and queer, and her research examines how culture a…

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EP 153: Tropical Treasures: The Top Caribbean Superfoods for Vibrant Health 16:52

4M ago16:52

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To mark Black History Month this February, I thought it would be fun to share the benefits of some of the Caribbean’s most popular foods. The Caribbean has much more to offer than just a warm and sunny vacation escape. Some of the foods in the Caribbean are overflowing with an abundance of nutrients, minerals and antioxidants which makes them overl…

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After Ecobee, Stuart Lombard has no regrets 54:07

4M ago54:07

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“There’s a big difference between wanting to be great and being great.” After a 16-year run leading Ecobee, Stuart Lombard has stepped down as CEO and president of the smart thermostat maker. He joins the BetaKit Podcast to discuss lessons learned, building hardware in Canada, and "becoming the smart home company Nest should have been." Sponsored b…

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Can Canadians AFFORD to Eat Healthier? 18:26

4M ago18:26

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In this episode of the Plants & Policies Podcast, we explored if Canadians can in fact, even adopt healthier eating habits when the prices of groceries have been skyrocketing since the not-to-be-mentioned-by-name-lockdown-causing-event of 2020. Prices are showing to slow down, but food is still very much expensive -- can we save money by eating pla…

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EP 152: The Magnificent Benefits of Magnesium 14:04

4M ago14:04

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Are you deficient in magnesium? About 50% of the population is. In this episode, you’ll discover the powerhouse nutrient you've been overlooking! Join me as we explore the incredible benefits of magnesium for your heart, bones, and beyond. From stress relief to better sleep, learn how this essential mineral can transform your health. Tune in now to…

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Koho's CEO on going from challenger bank to actual bank 43:18

4M ago43:18

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"If we had a bank licence today, I'm confident in saying we'd have the highest savings rate in the country." Koho CEO Daniel Eberhard joins to explain why the FinTech startup decided to pursue a banking licence, why it necessitates splitting the company in two, and the potential benefits for Canadians living in a culturally reinforced oligopoly.…

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Plant-Based Proteins As Economic Opportunities 14:28

5M ago14:28

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With the plant-based protein market expected to grow at 14% annually by this year (2024), and be a third of the protein market, we question why the Federal Government of Canada is not subsidizing this industry even MORE? We dive deeper into the plant-based protein sector statistics and compare the environmental impacts of animal proteins and the fo…

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262: From Single Mom Flipping Burgers to a Powerhouse in Venture Capital | Olga Maslikhova of The J Curve 1:18:39

5M ago1:18:39

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Olga Maslikhova is the founder and host of The J Curve, the podcast about Latin America tech ecosystem builders. Olga is also a successful tech investor. She aims to share insights and stories from the region's most influential entrepreneurs, investors, and experts. She also leverages her network and knowledge as a member of a global community of w…

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EP 151: Fueling the Heart: A Nutritional Approach to Heart Wellness 12:35

5M ago12:35

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Ever wondered how your daily food choices can be a game-changer for your heart? Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and taking care of your heart health can significantly reduce the risk of developing heart disease. In honour of heart health month, join us in this episode as we dive deep into the world of heart-healthy ea…

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Taylor Swift and the Apple Vision Pro are the biggest tech stories of the year (so far) 55:30

5M ago55:30

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“I’m just holding out hope for Nightshade (Taylor’s Version). Arm the Swifties, they’re our only hope.” Rob and Douglas play an escalating game of identifying and arguing for the biggest tech news stories: new kit like the Apple Vision Pro, Arc browser, and Nightshade, new (potential) banks like Koho, and yes, Taylor Swift. By the end of this episo…

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Introduction To The Plants & Policies Podcast 16:23

5M ago16:23

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For the first episode of the Plants & Policies Podcast, Ina Toncescu and Maddie Youngman go over what the atmosphere of the podcast will be, a bit about themselves and, what they'll be talking about!By Canadians for Responsible Food Policy

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