))
Myth-busting and evidence-based advice to help you kick butt with your health and fitness - on a vegan diet. Join our movement of No-Bullsh!t Vegans who value critical thinking and want to further our cause using scientific truths, not made-up facts. Meet our expert guests who use science to acquire knowledge about the world and how it works. Learn why some of the biggest trends in vegan health and fitness are completely false and based on misinformation. Your host, vegan fitness coach and a ...
…
continue reading
Embodiment Time is a podcast hosted by Magdalena Weinstein, and dedicated to the evolution of yoga, movement and somatic practices, interviewing a wide variety of contemporary yoga teachers, movement specialists, brain based trainers, coaches and other educators of embodiment practices like Yoga Nidra, Somatic Experiencing and Body work. The time for embodiment is now.
…
continue reading
1
NBSV 175: Robert Cheeke on his upcoming book, effective forms of animal advocacy, and using our strengths to help animals
52:33
52:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
52:33
Why do the most effective forms of animal advocacy often involve letting go of our personal biases? How can we understand our strengths, and use them to help animals? What are the most impactful animal charity organizations and how can we best support them? Robert Cheeke joins me to discuss these topics, and more — all featured in his upcoming book…
…
continue reading
1
NBSV 174: K.I. team member Izzy Katz on nailing chin-ups, and how she’s stayed consistent with strength training for almost a decade
46:44
46:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:44
What’s it like to train for a major strength goal for 1.5 years and nail it? How can we stay consistent with our training even when we don’t feel “motivated”? What lessons can we learn from almost a decade of consistent workouts? K.I. Health & Fitness team member Izzy Katz is here to talk about all this, and more! (Included cats, of course.) Izzy i…
…
continue reading
1
NBSV 173: Computational scientist and ultramarathoner Jeyashree Krishnan on critical thinking, veganism, and making sense of conflicting diet info
41:29
41:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
41:29
Why is critical thinking important in choosing one’s diet? Why (and how) are lifestyle and diet choices not binary? How do we make sense of all the conflicting diet information online? My guest joins me to discuss all this, and more. Dr. Jeyashree Krishnan is a computational scientist and data science consultant with a personal passion for ultramar…
…
continue reading
1
NBSV 172: Dr. Anelyse Weiler on workers’ rights, environmental health, veganism, and how we can fight for a more livable world
43:29
43:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
43:29
How do social inequalities and environmental problems converge? How can we find opportunities for solidarity with food and farm workers as part of ethical veganism? What role have industry and governments played in expanding ag-gag legislation? Why should vegans strength train? I discuss these topics and more with my guest, Dr. Anelyse Weiler. Anel…
…
continue reading
1
NBSV 171: Jeremy LaLonde, filmmaker and creator of PB With J, on his health journey (including losing half his body weight), exploring in the kitchen, and maintaining health habits
53:12
53:12
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:12
Jeremy LaLonde is an award-winning filmmaker who lost half his body weight by going plant-based and decided to use his story and insights to help others by creating the website and YouTube channel PB with J (Plant-Based with Jeremy). With his own recipes, reviews of vegan cookbooks, as well as fun and informative videos and interviews, Jeremy and h…
…
continue reading
1
NBSV 170: Dr. Monica Bhatia on founding a protein-forward bread company, why you might be underestimating your protein needs, and moving from vegetarian to vegan
51:32
51:32
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
51:32
Do we need to worry about “complete” proteins? Why might some people be underestimating their protein needs? How did nutrition challenges during pregnancy lead Monica to start a company? What happens when Coach K asks tough questions about moving from vegetarian to vegan? Get these questions (and more) answered in this episode. Dr. Monica Bhatia is…
…
continue reading
1
NBSV 169: Dr. Esther Zeledón discusses veganism, setting goals, cultivating a positive mindset, creating habits, and more
52:15
52:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
52:15
Join me for a perhaps-surprisingly-no-B.S. discussion about purpose, goal-setting, and moving forward in our lives. What does “purpose” mean in the first place? How can we cultivate it? Hear the story of how Dr. Zeledón almost died at the age of 2, what happened when her father bought a lottery ticket, and how this experience affected her later in …
…
continue reading
1
NBSV 168: Radhi Devlukia on mindful and intuitive eating practices, and her new cookbook
36:38
36:38
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:38
Radhi Devlukia is a plant-based cook, recipe developer, mission-driven entrepreneur, and co-founder of Juni Tea. Her debut cookbook “JoyFull" comes out in February 2024. We discuss mindful cooking and eating practices, and what “intuitive eating” means. Born and raised in the UK, the rich traditions of her Indian culture played a significant role i…
…
continue reading
1
NBSV 167: Coach K answers 19 listener questions on veganism, fitness, habits, accordion, and much more
46:05
46:05
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:05
Time for an Ask Me Anything episode! Topics range from creating healthy habits and staying motivated, to strength training strategies and asserting oneself at the gym, to my morning routine and how I got into playing didgeridoo. I (Karina Inkster, a.k.a. Coach K) am your humble podcast host, author of five books, and 21-year vegan. I'm the founder …
…
continue reading
1
NBSV 166: Film and TV actor Paloma Kwiatkowski on veganism, entering the health and wellness field, and moving to a small town
34:16
34:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
34:16
When I heard that a new vegan athlete (and a film and TV actor, at that!) moved to my small town, I knew I had to have her on the show. And I haven't even run into her at the grocery store yet! Paloma Kwiatkowski is a professional actor with over a decade of experience in the film and TV industry, an avid trail-runner turned personal trainer, and a…
…
continue reading
1
NBSV 165: Rey Ortega founded one of the first vegan cookie brands in the '90s. He discusses 30 years in the plant-based sector, and large corporations jumping on the vegan bandwagon
46:37
46:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:37
My guest today is a pioneer in the plant-based sector with over 30 years of experience. In 1994, Rey founded the Alternative Baking Company, one of the first vegan cookie brands on the market, which generated $1 million in sales in 1995. In 1997, he founded Sun Flour Baking Co. to create new flavours, tastes, textures, and nutrition products with a…
…
continue reading
1
NBSV 164: Vicky Bond, president of The Humane League, on the myth of “happy hens” in modern farming
36:27
36:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
36:27
We hear it all the time: "I eat eggs only from free-range chickens", or "It's OK, it's a cage-free chicken". Vicky Bond, President of The Humane League, is here to bust the myth of "happy hens" in modern farming. She also discusses the myth that the best way to improve the welfare of farmed animals is to convince everyone to stop using animal produ…
…
continue reading
1
NBSV 163: Executive director of Vegan Outreach, Jack Norris, on the nonprofit’s vegan campaigns
29:48
29:48
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
29:48
We often refer to them as 'legends', otherwise known as folks who have been vegan for more than twenty years. Case in point: Jack Norris. Jack, who’s been vegan since 1988, is the executive director of Vegan Outreach, an animal protection nonprofit promoting vegan eating through their 10 Weeks to Vegan program in over 50 countries. Jack has been a …
…
continue reading
1
NBSV 162: TV host, author, and chef Carolyn Scott on vegan travel (including to the North Pole!)
33:18
33:18
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:18
Carolyn Scott has travelled to the North Pole as a vegan, and hosts the only vegan TV show on a mainstream travel network. She's on the podcast to bust three myths for us: that being Latinx makes it hard to be vegan, that it’s difficult to be vegan while travelling, and that healthy vegan food is boring and flavourless. Cookbook author, media spoke…
…
continue reading
1
NBSV 161: 111-time Ironman Todd Crandell of Racing For Recovery on addiction recovery and veganism
41:51
41:51
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
41:51
Ironman triathlete Todd Crandell speaks with me about his organization, his own addiction recovery, parallels between approaches to veganism and addiction recovery, and much more. Todd is a 111-time Ironman event finisher, 4-time author, vegan since 2016, documentary subject, dad, and founder of Racing for Recovery, which has been featured on CNN, …
…
continue reading
1
NBSV 160: Chef Karen McAthy discusses fear of and misinformation about “processed” and novel foods
47:16
47:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
47:16
Black-and-white thinking is rampant in the fitness and nutrition industries. Within the vegan community, it often centres around ethical vs. unethical, or healthy vs. unhealthy. This prevents more nuanced discussion. There seems to be growing pushback against some plant-based product innovations around being “too processed” or “too unhealthy”, and …
…
continue reading
1
NBSV 159: Next Level Burger CEO Matt de Gruyter on founding America’s first plant-based burger joint
53:21
53:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:21
When we discuss the realms of veganism and plant-based eating, we can all come to the table around a common thread: food. Food builds relationships, connection, and community. Case in point: Matt de Gruyter. Matt is the co-founder and CEO of Next Level Burger, America’s first 100 percent plant-based burger joint that serves up vegan burgers for a b…
…
continue reading
1
NBSV 158: Nancy Wehnert on how her approach to leadership coaching connects with veganism
33:52
33:52
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
33:52
As an ethical stance, we’re familiar with veganism, its tenets, and how it translates to our daily lives. Outside of that, you’d be surprised to learn about the many points with which veganism intersects, and today we’re exploring one: the relationship between veganism, and leadership. Leadership coach Nancy Wehnert is on the show to discuss her ap…
…
continue reading
1
NBSV 157: Ex sheep farmer, now vegan JH Burnett shares his powerful story
46:33
46:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:33
Sheep farmer-turned-vegan JH Burnett speaks with me about his experiences in animal agriculture, his vegan transition, and more. This is one of the most raw conversations that’s been aired on the podcast thus far, so I’m really grateful to JH for sharing his story. JH is a former sheep farmer and breeder in the dairy industry who, after the atrocit…
…
continue reading
1
NBSV 156: Drs. Alona Pulde and Matt Lederman on their 9 pillars of health, and their new book
46:37
46:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
46:37
Why are doctors talking about connection? What is connection medicine and is connection just a "nice-to-have" or does it really impact your physical health and disease outcomes? My guests today, Drs. Alona Pulde and Matthew Lederman, combined conventional Western medicine, Chinese medicine, Lifestyle medicine, Nonviolent Communication, Polyvagal Th…
…
continue reading
1
NBSV 155: Cynthia Owen on making veganism mainstream, business grants, and her coaching practice
37:33
37:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
37:33
Where are the places where veganism, plant-based living, and business practices intersect? We have found some, and we’re here to share the intel! Cynthia Owen joins me on the show to talk about making veganism more mainstream, leveraging grants to help businesses move forward with plant-based offerings, and her coaching work, including being part o…
…
continue reading
1
NBSV 154: Dr. Leigh Ettinger on benefits of veganism for pediatric obesity, endurance cycling & more
47:26
47:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
47:26
Should kids be eating a plant-based diet? Will kids who are vegan be inherently more prone to vitamin deficiencies? We’re jumping into these questions and more on today’s podcast episode. Dr. Leigh Ettinger has been a medical doctor since 1998 but did not learn about the plant-based diet until 2014. He made changes in his own eating and quickly saw…
…
continue reading
1
NBSV 153: Q&A with Coach K and Coach Zoe – fitness, nutrition, and veganism
57:59
57:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
57:59
In this ititeration of the 'Ask Us Anything' series, our listeners make the call on what we're speaking about, and what we dive into! We answer questions that have been received from listeners [via email, Facebook, and Instagram], on everything from strength training and recovery, to veganism and tattoos, to intermittent fasting...and a heck of a l…
…
continue reading
1
NBSV 152: Jen Sinkler on the fitness industry and transitioning her work to the environmental field
53:43
53:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:43
Jen Sinkler has a few different titles: writer, editor, trainer, and art maker [to name a few.] In recent years, her focus as a fitness trainer has pivoted. She trains clients out of a local gym and hosts a community workout group, but her focus has expanded to a bigger-picture approach: learning about the links between the environment and personal…
…
continue reading
1
NBSV 151: Coach K’s birthday, goal-setting, and veganism + strength training fundamentals
29:38
29:38
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
29:38
In this episode I share with you a few thoughts on my birthday, and a presentation I gave recently at a health expo, about veganism and strength training. This is a great place to start if you’re new to either veganism or strength training (or both). And if you’re *not* new to these worlds, it’ll be a good refresher to make sure you’ve nailed the f…
…
continue reading
