I’ve spoken to many impressive vegan athletes and yet during this conversation with Brendon Bale, co-founder of Green Gazelles, the World’s First Vegan Rugby Club, I released what is really unique about the club. Green Gazelles are busting vegan stereotypes with a supportive team spirit. I grew up in New Zealand. Where rugby is a religion. Where yo…

Tim Kaufman is an exceptional story teller… and WOW does he have a powerful story to share with us today. Tim’s journey from addiction and immobility to athleticism and wellness inspires hope and might well ignite the first small step of life-changing action. His book, ESCAPE – Breaking Free From A Self-Made Prison reveals in excruciating detail ju…

The Political Gut: Quantum Nutrients, Two Brains, Upside-Down Diets, is a book that explores the intersection of food, politics, and personal well-being, offering readers a guide to reclaiming control over their health and ultimately how they perceive reality. Now that sounds like a bold claim. However I found former professional artist turned well…

Informed by the strongest evidence, nutritionist Rohini Bajekal works with clients all around the world to transform your hormonal health and the diversity of plants in your diet. Some of the concerns Rohini helps her clients address include: Women struggling with reproductive health conditions such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Irregular …

Chef AJ has been devoted to a plant-exclusive diet for 47+ years! A chef, culinary instructor, and professional speaker, she is the author of the popular book Unprocessed: How to Achieve Vibrant Health and Your Ideal Weight, which chronicles her journey from an obese junk-food vegan faced with a diagnosis of pre-cancerous polyps, to learning how to…

Co-founders, of Vegan Visibility Productions, Kathleen Gage and VLynn Hawkins envision a future where businesses play a pivotal role in creating a positive impact on the world. They are on a mission to raise awareness about all aspects of the plant-based vegan lifestyle and movement by introducing individuals, companies, and organizations to The Ve…

The stark reality is that humans are eating more meat than ever. That even when made aware of the horrific abuse and environmental destruction caused by traditional animal agriculture, most people will prioritise their personal taste and convenience. Most people will keep eating animals. Paul Shapiro is the author of the national bestseller Clean M…

Live Your Healthiest Life is a deliciously unique cookbook that shares the weight loss journeys of two people from different countries and cultures who have beautifully adapted their family recipes to whole-food, plant-exclusive recipes without added salt, oil, and sugar. Shayda Soleymani lost 120 lbs. Gustavo Tolosa lost 70 lbs. They both found a …

This conversation is for those who want to get healthy beyond 40, yet also applicable to us all. Michele Riechman is a personal trainer, yoga teacher, and health coach with her doctorate in physical therapy. When prioritising her own health took a back step as a busy mum, Michele decided some exercise is better than no exercise and today she ... RE…

This conversation was such a joy. I asked all my questions about Calming The Chaos of Perimenopause and Bria Gadd, The Period Whisperer was incredibly knowledgeable, warm and compassionate. We discuss the significant shifts that happen during perimenopause. How to know it is time for help in perimenopause. Peri-Rage! Undeserved Weight Gain. Underst…

Liz Douglas is a home cook, new mum and the person behind the easy, familiar plant-based recipes of Glow Diaries. As someone who had always loved food and liked cooking, when Liz became vegan, the challenge of recreating old favourite meals was exciting. She was curious, inspired and started sharing her new favourite hobby on Instagram to prove tha…

You’ve likely heard these five words spoken around the world by so many non-vegans: I Could Never Go Vegan. Perhaps you’ve even said them? On a quest for the truth, award winning filmmaker Thomas Pickering set out to investigate the leading arguments against the vegan movement. Spoiler, despite spending time with leading environmental, health and n…

Friends, you are in for a treat today. I loved this conversation with comedian, screenwriter, podcast host, and author Glen Merzer. Glen has authored or co-authored more than a dozen books with a vegan message. Our primary focus today is Glen’s latest book Food Is Climate: A Response to Al Gore, Bill Gates, Paul Hawken, & The Conventional Narrative…

The Focusologist, Penny Zenker will help you get unstuck quicker as a motivational speaker, strategic business coach, and best-selling author. The toughest time in Penny’s life forced her to turn to a strategy she now calls, Reset Moments. As you will hear, these moments are actually present every day, if we slow down and pay attention. They are ea…

Certified Running Coach and Sports Nutrition Specialist Claire Bartholic, wasn’t always a runner. She started running in her mid-30s simply to get in shape for her high school reunion. It wasn’t about getting faster or racing; it was, to be honest, mainly about vanity. But something changed in her as the miles slowly added up. The reunion came and …

One of the understandably frustrating things about health and weight loss specifically is you can work really hard, make changes that feel like real sacrifices, and still not see results. Today I’ve invited UK-based, women’s weight loss expert and registered nutritional therapist, Louise Digby on the podcast to discuss how we can create a thriving …

My guest today asks: Are you skeptical of the fitness industry? YES! It is my industry and I am super skeptical. The agenda fuelled misinformation propagated across health and fitness is both frustrating and infuriating. Certified nutrition coach and high-performance physique engineer Philip Pape, embodies a healthy skepticism of exercise and nutri…

This is a conversation about, how YOU can save more lives and make the biggest difference for animals and the planet. Robert Cheeke’s new book, The Impactful Vegan, applies the principles of effective altruism to animal advocacy work to determine how to do the most good for animals. I found the insights Robert shared confronting and you might too. …

Get ready to be the most informed voter on the block! Our latest podcast kicks off with a bang as we tackle the sizzling Republican primary runoff for North Carolina State Auditor. The competition is fierce, and we're here to spotlight the contenders, starting with Dave Boliek—his impressive resume boasts roles such as former prosecutor and UNC Boa…

Discover what's at stake in NC's heated Republican runoff for Lieutenant Governor as we dissect the profiles of two major contenders: Jim O'Neill, with his prosecutor's eye for justice and economic savvy, and Hal Weatherman, the nonprofit founder with political savvy to match. I'm your host, Amanda Benbow Lunn, inviting you into the pulse of this c…

Discover the intense rivalry shaping North Carolina's political landscape as we dissect the Republican runoff for the 13th Congressional District of the US House of Representatives between ardent conservatives Kelly Daughtry and Brad Knott. Both candidates are vying to be the staunchest conservatives, anchoring themselves to a Trumpian vision with …

From a sausage guy curious about plant-based food to a vegan success story, Mario Fabbri is on a mission to learn vegan cooking from the top vegan chefs and nutritionists of the world. His show, Trying Vegan with Mario is one of the first ever vegan cooking shows to air on television and the goal is: to inspire people to be ... READ MORE The post S…

Todays conversation is all about easy, healthy, flavoursome food that’s better for the planet, with plant-based meal box delivery service VegMeUp. Founder Jimmy Van Der Linden worked as a professional chef for over 17 years before a particular book – written by one of my favourite repeat Healthifcation guests – led him to challenge his assumptions …

I am genuinely surprised at how excited I was to discover, Confetti Snacks’ delicious low waste vegan snacks. Confetti is a mission driven business founded in Singapore and rapidly expanding to share it’s nutrient dense, upcycled veggie chips with the world. Once you hear how passionate founder Betty Lu is about the company’s taste led commitment t…

Chantal Di Donato created Live Lean Health with the power of the feminine in mind; our nurturing, caring and expansive innate abilities. Her mission is: to provide women facing their “Dark Knight of the Soul”, with a clear path to wellness, following a kind (to all beings) wholesome approach, where you can learn, experiment, and truly thrive. If th…

Farm Transitions Australia was born out of founder Krystal Camilleri’s experience rescuing unwanted male calves, slated for slaughter, from Tasmanian dairy farms. Over three years, Krystal delved into the heart of the farming community, gaining invaluable insight into farmers’ challenges. Spending time with the farmers filled Krystal with compassio…

Todays conversation is a change of pace to a degree however it also feels relevant and timely. For those of us who become vegan to align our actions with our values it feel like an entirely authentic decision. Yet then, we all too often slam up against the complexities of relationships with non-vegans. Of being effective and impactful – whether ...…