Best Lilly Tong Podcasts (2024)

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#53 - Trip to Africa: Botswana 33:49

1+ y ago33:49

33:49

Happy New Year peasmakers! 🥳 It's been eons since my last episode, but I'm baaack for a special episode! This time, I will tell you about my recent trip to Botswana, Africa, the most life-changing and unforgettable trip I've had to date. I will tell you about my safari experience, living in the wild, seeing lions and elephants up close, having babo…

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#52 - Impact Investing 20:24

2y ago20:24

20:24

WARNING: Skip to 3:50 if you don't wanna hear me talk about sports. What is impact investing, and why is it critical to mitigating climate change and instigating social change in general? How can financial investments shape our future? And what actions can you take in your personal life to build a financial portfolio that reflects your values? Inst…

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#51 - Sacred Cow Documentary Review 33:43

2y ago33:43

33:43

Alicia and I are back! 🙌 And this time, we review a new documentary "Sacred Cow" that discusses regenerative farming, the case for meat, and the role of livestock in maintaining and restoring soil health. What exactly is soil and why is it important for life on earth? Is the vegan diet BAD? Hear our thoughts! This episode is now available on Youtub…

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#50 - How Does the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Affect Climate Change? 18:40

2+ y ago18:40

18:40

Petrol thuggery. Now that’s a word to add to your vocabulary!⛽️ How are you holding up lately? I know. It’s kinda overwhelming, confusing, and scary to some, even. 😵‍💫 In today’s episode, we will discuss what’s happening in Russia and Ukraine, and how it affects climate change.😵 This episode is now available on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and…

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#49 - Lab-Grown Meat 15:17

2+ y ago15:17

15:17

Can you imagine a world where you slice that steak without killing a single animal?😵🥩 Yep, it's possible! In this episode, Lilly talks about lab-grown meat; how it's made, its potential effects vs climate change, animal cruelty, economics, agriculture, and many more.👀 PS This episode was not sponsored by any of the start ups mentioned.☝️ Episode no…

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#48 - Is Veganism Too Extreme? 20:24

2+ y ago20:24

20:24

‼️TW: This episode might include graphic references to topics such as animal and human abuse, sexual abuse, self-harm, violence, animal cruelty, trauma, and so on. Please proceed with caution‼️ Lilly’s back with a video episode! YAY!😂 Is Veganism really too extreme? In this episode, Lilly talks about how Veganism is viewed by society, the effects o…

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#47 - Are We on the 6th Mass Extinction? 19:54

2+ y ago19:54

19:54

Is life on Earth going to perish sooner than you think? Is the 6th mass extinction currently underway?🦖 Alicia, my good friend and former guest of the show, messaged me to do an episode about this. *shoutout Alicia!👋💚 We've all been seeing the signs. Animals dying, overpopulation, food and water shortages, worse natural disasters, a pandemic... you…

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#46 - Palm Oil 14:29

2+ y ago14:29

14:29

In case you didn’t know, Palm Oil is in nearly everything – everything from pizza, doughnuts, and chocolate, to deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, lipstick, and many more. IKR?? How the heck did that happen? In this episode, we talk about Palm Oil, its products, its effects on our environment, and what we can do to support its sustainable production a…

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#45 - Which Products Aren't Vegan? 23:33

2+ y ago23:33

23:33

Happy #Veganuary!!🤪🤣✨ LOL yes, that's a thing. I hope you all had a great holiday with your loved ones. And wow, it's been a year since I started this podcast. It's been surreal and I just wanted to thank you all for still being here with me!💚 So, which products are not vegan? Is honey vegan? How about wine? Pearls? Gummy bears? Your cleaning produ…

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#44 - Holiday Turkeys and Food Waste 29:50

2+ y ago29:50

29:50

Sorry to ruin your holidays this early, but before wrapping up this year, I'd like to gift you all with some fine wisdom about Holiday Turkeys and Food Waste. 👀 Seriously, I do wish everyone an amazing holiday! ----- Youtube episode: https://youtu.be/LZ0GW7QWe2I Instagram/Twitter: @MakePeasNotBeef Website: https://www.makepeasnotbeef.com Be sure to…

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#43 - I'm Still Vegan, But... 39:05

2+ y ago39:05

39:05

I'm still a vegan...but not a perfect vegan. I realized I never have been, and never will be. In this episode, I reflect on my evolving views on Veganism. I still firmly believe in the philosophy behind Veganism, the ethical, environmental, and health benefits of adopting a vegan diet --but I also share my reasoning for becoming more flexible in my…

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#42 - Asking My Listener Questions feat. Julia 1:06:31

2+ y ago1:06:31

1:06:31

Joining me on today's episode is one of Make Peas Not Beef's avid listeners, Julia.💚 We talk about her thoughts about the show, me as a host, her favorite episodes, and all things Climate and Sustainability. Thank you, Julia!🙏 I had soooo much fun! I feel like when we hang out in New York, we could talk forever and ever and ever. See you soon, girl…

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#41 - Breathing Life into a Dying Ecosystem feat. Luci Jockel 1:05:17

2+ y ago1:05:17

1:05:17

Exceptional jewelry artist, educator, and environmentalist, Luci Jockel, joins me today as we discuss her unique storytelling through her art form, the fragility of our ecosystem, zoology/etymology, her recent epic road trip, and some Stevie Nicks too! LMAO Follow Luci: Instagram: @lucijockel Website: https://www.lucijockel.com ----- Instagram/Twit…

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#40 - Lilly Reacts to Old Episodes 1:06:25

2+ y ago1:06:25

1:06:25

Apologies for the delay! I am back though (had some technical probs and my VA was sick, too). After 10 months and 40 episodes in, I finally had a chance to look back at old podcast/video episodes! It is very surreal and I have all the Peasmakers to thank for their support and love for my podcast. You are the reason why Make Peas Not Beef is here.🙏 …

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#39 - How to Get a Job in the Climate Space? Feat. Natalie Lavery 1:02:38

2+ y ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Feeling like recycling and going plant-based just isn’t enough, and you are ready to transition your career to work on solving climate change full time? You are in luck! In this episode, I’ve brought on an expert recruiter in the climate tech space, Natalie Lavery from Climate People, to talk about how to get a job in the climate space. We are gonn…

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#38 - Which Supermarket is the Most Eco-Friendly? 31:25

2+ y ago31:25

31:25

After my awesome vacay in Mexico, I’M BACK! First order of business: grocery shopping 🛒 But first, wouldn’t you wanna know which supermarket is the most and least eco-friendly? Is it Costco? Target? Walmart? 🤔 Find out in this episode! Listen to the full episode on YT, Spotify, Apple podcasts, and more. ----- Youtube episode: https://youtu.be/1nkEt…

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#36 - What’s in the Latest IPCC Report? 14:56

3y ago14:56

14:56

First of all, what is IPCC? 🤔 I know what you are thinking… UGH… another acronym! 😑 IPCC stands for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and is a scientific body under the UN dedicated to studying human-caused climate change. The IPCC prepares comprehensive assessment reports about the state of scientific, technical, and socio-economic kno…

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#33 - Ocean Series 3: "Seaspiracy" Movie Review: SHOCKING TRUTH Behind the Fishing Industry 1:28:34

3y ago1:28:34

1:28:34

Who's seen Seaspiracy, the hotly debated documentary on Netflix?? We did, and we are doing a movie review! In Part 3 of Ocean Series, I've brought back Alicia from Episode 18, and we're joined by environmental research scientist Dr. Scott Coffin, Ph.D to discuss Seaspiracy, the 🎣fishing industry's impact on sea life and our oceans, the brutality an…

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#32 - Ocean Series 2: Can Seaweed Save Us? feat. Ivana Tay, Sustainability Entrepreneur 1:15:59

3y ago1:15:59

1:15:59

Seaweed grows along rocky shorelines around the world, and it's a big part of Asian cuisine. But did you know that Seaweed can be mass-produced as bioplastic for commercial and industrial use as an effort to aid our fight against climate change??🤔 This is our first in-studio episode! (Video & audio recorded) We are joined by seaweed entrepreneur Iv…

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#31 - A Battle Between Reason and Emotion: My Story 35:05

3y ago35:05

35:05

Hello peasmakers! 👋 Today is going to be an intimate solo episode where I share with you my life story and my journey of building emotional resilience. I will be touching on my childhood, upbringing, the experiences that shaped and molded me, and ultimately, the importance of spirituality in my life in helping me make peace with myself and manifest…

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#30 - Ocean Series 1: A Sea of Opportunities feat. Daniel Kleinman, Founder of Seaworthy Collective 46:36

3y ago46:36

46:36

PLEASE DISREGARD HOW EXTRA I SOUNDED IN THIS EPISODE! 😅When it comes to climate change, we don't stress enough the importance of oceans in safeguarding the health of our planet and ecosystem 🐠🐙. So I'm doing a 3-part Ocean Series 🌊🌊🌊! In part 1, Daniel Kleinman (aka "Merman"/"Son of a Beach"), the witty 😉, punny 🙃, eloquent founder of Seaworthy Col…

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#29 - COP26, Meat-Eating Environmentalists, Paris Agreement, Post-COVID Climate Action & My Life Updates! 27:58

3y ago27:58

27:58

Find out where I got my new nickname "Dopest Chick on the Planet" from 🤪, my second dose story, and more importantly we'll talk about the upcoming COP26 happening this November in Glasgow, Scotland - Possibly the BIGGEST climate event of the year! I'll explain what COP26 is and why it might be our last chance to save the planet before we reach a cl…

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#28 - This Artist Makes Pollution Absorbing Sculptures! feat. Jasmine Pradissitto (REMASTERED) 37:25

3y ago37:25

37:25

(REMASTERED) Our first guest with a Wikipedia page! 😱Dr. Jasmine Pradissitto is a London-based futuristic artist and quantum physicist that makes pollution absorbing sculptures that clean up the air by absorbing Nitrogen Dioxide. Yep - you heard me correctly! She has had exhibitions all around the world in New York, London, and Venice. What inspire…

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#27 - Why don't more men go vegan? Veganism & Masculinity feat. Cord Thomas "Vegan Mindset Coach" 32:59

3y ago32:59

32:59

Our first "EXPLICIT" episode 😂This episode is AWESOME, and not just because I say it is. Cord aka "Vegan Mindset Coach" and I had wayyy too much fun in this episode. We talked about what it means to be a vegan, what it means to be a man, and where/why veganism intersects with both masculinity and feminism, differences between men vs. women. Cord sh…

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#26 - The Board Game that Solves Climate Change feat. Sam Levac-Levey (with live demo) 45:24

3y ago45:24

45:24

Meet the world's first board game on climate change solutions! 👀 WOOT WOOT! 🙌In this episode, Sam Levac-Levey, the founder of Solutions, discusses what inspired him to create a fun, educational, and collaborative board game dedicated to solving climate change, based on Project Drawdown. Sam hopes that Solutions will be the game that families will b…

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#25 - Bitcoin Mining is Good for the Environment? Cryptocurrency, Renewables, Bitcoin Energy Debate Explained 21:24

3y ago21:24

21:24

What's Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, blockchain... and how do they work, *really*? I'll answer all the basics that you are too embarrassed to ask 😳. In addition, I will respond to the great energy debate and concerns around Bitcoin's environmental impact and energy usage. I will show you that not only does Bitcoin NOT pollute the planet, but it could po…

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#24 - Cass Interviews Me! (The Reverse Interview 😁) 50:43

3y ago50:43

50:43

Who am I, the voice behind Make Peas Not Beef? 🤔 The amazingly talented Cassandra from Ep11 is back 👏 and today we are doing a super fun reverse interview where Cass interviews ME (Lilly) ! WE HAD SO MUCH FUN OMG. Cass asked a million great questions - "What makes a good interviewer/interviewee?" "What is the power storytelling?" "Do you view yours…

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#22 - Building a Climate-Resilient New York City feat. Art Chang, NYC Mayoral Candidate 46:33

3y ago46:33

46:33

We have a POLITICAL CANDIDATE! 😱Art Chang is running to become the next mayor of New York (YES THE BIG 🍎), and I invited him on the show to talk about why New York out of all cities, need to take the lead on climate action, and how he plans to reshape New York City into a city that is climate resilient and sustainable through his policies. In this …

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#21 - Is climate change real? and why should you care anyway? 🤔 18:41

3y ago18:41

18:41

How is climate change real if this month is colder than usual? Is climate change a natural process the earth goes through? Is climate change beneficial for Canada and Russia because a warmer climate allows us to grow more crops? Why should you even care about climate change anyway, if you are an aspiring actor, software engineer, entrepreneur, stay…

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#20 - 10 Asian Vegetables You Need to Try 🥬| Vegan Recipes 16:07

3y ago16:07

16:07

Heeeeeeello peasmakers I'm finally back with a solo episode! WOOHOO! It's spring, which means many greens and vegetables are in season! Today I'm gonna help you diversify your diet and boost your immunity by introducing you to 10 delicious Asian vegetables that you've probably never heard of that I eat all the time! 😋 Warning: the names may sound w…

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#19 - Climate Change, Racial Justice, Mental Health feat. Nivi Achanta, CEO Soapbox Project 1:04:23

3y ago1:04:23

1:04:23

Learn about why climate change amplifies just about every other social issue, from racial to social inequality. We discuss about why the fight for climate justice must include social justice and vice versa, as climate change disproportionately affects low-income and racialized communities/countries. Our guest Nivi Achanta is the Founder and CEO of …

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#18 - "A Life on Our Planet" Movie Review feat. Alicia Dale 37:00

3y ago37:00

37:00

Sooo happy to be able to review this EPIC documentary with Alicia! Been wanting to do this for so long! Thanks Alicia for being such a great guest on my show 👏 In this episode, Alicia and I share our thoughts after watching "A Life on Our Planet", arguably one of the most anticipated documentaries of 2020 👀, produced by the famous British natural h…

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#17 - Hip Hop, Building Mental Resilience feat. Rapper D'NME 57:40

3+ y ago57:40

57:40

Rapper D'NME (Roderick Anson) walks us through hip hop history, clears up misconceptions about hip hop, talks Tupac & Thug Life, Roxanne Shante, conscious hip hop, and discusses how he defines his own artist journey and craftsmanship, and navigates his career with confidence. Roderick also drops life advice for listeners on taking ownership of your…

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#16 - Carbon Footprint of Food, 3 Easy & Delicious Vegan Recipes, Eating Sustainably feat. Baptiste Malaguti, Founder of Kuri 38:42

3+ y ago38:42

38:42

FOODIES! 🥑🍉🥕 This episode is for YOU! We will drop 3 exclusive gourmet vegan recipes that will make your mouth water 😍 AND, we will talk about the connection between food, climate change, the planet, and your health. We will also play a game 🧩 where we quiz you on the carbon footprint of various kinds of food. Our guest today is Baptiste Malaguti, …

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#15 - How Designers Can Help Solve Climate Change feat. Marc O'Brien, Co-Founder of The Climate Designers 36:10

3+ y ago36:10

36:10

What is a "Climate Designer"? 🤔 and why are more and more designers identifying with this term? Why do design and marketing play a HUGE role in the fight against climate change? Our guest, Marc O'Brien, Co-Founder of The Climate Designers is here to tell us all about the connection between design and climate change, and why designers are the gateke…

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Trailer: Make Peas Not Beef 0:53

3+ y ago0:53

0:53

What is my podcast "Make Peas Not Beef" all about? Tune in to find out! :) Youtube: Make Peas Not Beef Instagram/Twitter: @MakePeasNotBeef Website: https://www.makepeasnotbeef.com Be sure to follow me on social media and give me a shout! Questions and comments are welcome! 😁 Peace and love y’all! 🤗 Lilly ----- Intro music courtesy of the wonderful …

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#14 - A Quest to Remove Carbon From the Atmosphere feat. John Lin, CEO of Exaquest 45:50

3+ y ago45:50

45:50

Learn about carbon capture with John Lin, CEO of Exaquest who is on a quest to remove TRILLIONS of tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. John is taking a very different approach from most other carbon capture technologies, and he is here to share with us how he plans bring his vision into fruition. 🌎 In addition you will learn about the carbo…

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#13 - Investing Sustainably with the Future in Mind feat. Lisa Veliz Waweru 28:33

3+ y ago28:33

28:33

Money, money, money. We are gonna talk about where to invest your money to maximize GROWTH, and discuss whether we have to choose between protecting the environment or growing the economy. (Spoiler: We don't). Our guest Lisa Veliz Waweru is a well travelled global citizen who is passionate about sustainability. Lisa is the Co-Founder of Women in Cl…

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#12 - Circular and Sharing Economy, Food Waste and Fast Fashion feat. Sustainability Entrepreneur James Dong 44:25

3+ y ago44:25

44:25

James Dong is a ridiculously eloquent sustainability entrepreneur based in San Francisco. He is formerly a Management Consultant at Bain & Company, and now the founder of Last Minute Gear (www.lastmingear.com) - an equipment rental startup who is trying to get customers to NOT BUY (counterintuitive? 🤔). James is a firm believer of degrowth, and add…

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#11 - Quitting Google to Work on Climate Change, AI, Machine Learning, Climate Tech feat. Cassandra Xia & Eugene Kirpichov 58:38

3+ y ago58:38

58:38

Ex-Google Engineers, now founders of Work on Climate, Cassandra Xia & Eugene Kirpichov, explain why they left Google to tackle climate change and found Work On Climate (workonclimate.org). Their story is not only inspiring and uplifting for all of us who want to take action before it's too late, but it's one grounded in hard work, perseverance, and…

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#10 - Side Hustles, Building Your Dream Career, Leading with Compassion feat. Marisa Hoenig 47:42

3+ y ago47:42

47:42

Making peace with ourselves and our careers. On the show today is Marisa Hoenig, a multitalented Software Developer Consultant and Podcaster with a contagious bubbly energy! Marisa and I will be talking about building your dream career, side hustles, becoming a leader, and the importance of taking ownership of your own life. Be sure to check it out…

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#8 - Fitness Trainer on Living at a Temple, Self-discovery, and Fitness feat. Ajay Ramnarine 1:07:58

3+ y ago1:07:58

1:07:58

We have our FIRST GUEST ever 🥳 - my incredibly funny, multitalented philosopher friend, fitness coach, martial artist, fight scene choreographer and entrepreneur Ajay Ramnarine. (Geez... what has he not tried?!) Ajay will share with us his personal journey and career as a fitness trainer, and what it's like growing up in an Indo-Trinidadian immigra…

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#7 - Let's Set Your New Year's Resolutions Through This Exercise 15:38

3+ y ago15:38

15:38

HAPPY BELATED NEW YEAR!! Here is an overdue episode on New Year's resolutions. In this episode, I'll help you set your new year's resolutions for 2021 by walking you through an exercise I came up with. Then, I'll share with you my new year's resolutions for 2021. I'm really excited to see what you will accomplish in 2021. If you have any questions …

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#5 - What is Stoicism and Why Do I Practice it? 15:16

3+ y ago15:16

15:16

Let me introduce you to a powerful philosophy called Stoicism. This is a philosophy I practice in my daily life, and it has helped me drastically reduce anxiety and stress while improving my overall satisfaction in life. I'm certain it will help you too. We will learn about what Stoicism is, the history of Stoicism, my spin on Stoicism, and how to …

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#4 - How Can Technology Help Solve Climate Change? 37:16

3+ y ago37:16

37:16

A deep dive on clean technology, where we examine the environmental impact and technological innovations in each of the following sectors: 1. Clean energy: energy generation (solar, wind, fusion), energy storage, energy efficiency. 2. Transportation: Tesla, electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries, autonomous vehicles, ridesharing 3. Agriculture: a…

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#3 - Eating Meat and Pandemics... How Are they Related? 16:11

3+ y ago16:11

16:11

The surprising (or perhaps not) relationship between eating meat and pandemics, and how one may the cause other. You will learn some shocking statistics related to meat consumption, animal agriculture, pandemics and zoonotic diseases, the antibiotics in the meat you eat and the milk you drink. You will also learn what you can do to prevent pandemic…

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#2 - Why I Became a Vegan and How it Changed My Life 17:13

3+ y ago17:13

17:13

For the longest time I thought veganism was a first-world trend for the rich. I'll talk about what my life was prior to becoming a vegan, my environmental activism, and finally, what led me to become a vegan. I will also reveal the title of a life-saving book in this episode that you'll definitely want to know! If you have any questions or comments…

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