Best Toni Okamoto and Michelle Cehn Podcasts (2024)

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120. 100lbs Weight Loss Journey to Prioritize Health & Family 56:13

4h ago56:13

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An incredible story of how embracing a healthier lifestyle led to losing 160 pounds! Jeremy's journey to balance career & family with a logical approach to food & vital mindset shifts, let him be present in his life & with his family. Listen for tons of tips to incorporate health & well-being into the whole family. Episode Show Notes Newsletter Sig…

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119. The Type 2 Diabetes Revolution 54:16

12d ago54:16

54:16

In this beautiful episode, Diana and Jose inspire us to consider our intrinsic motivation as we consider the weighty epidemic of type 2 diabetes. Listen in to learn all about what it is, what causes it, what complications come from it, and most importantly the many things YOU can do to protect yourself and your loved ones right now! Episode Show No…

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118. When Your Partner Isn't Vegan 47:49

28d ago47:49

47:49

Feel like you’re doing vegan alone? Many of you listeners are the only one in your household who live plant-based, which brings unique challenges. How do you do it? To answer this frequently asked question, we brought you Josie Morris, married to her omnivore partner of 20+ years, to share all the wisdom and encouragement on how to walk life with a…

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117. The Evolution of Vegan with VegNews Magazine Co-Founder Colleen Holland 57:43

1M ago57:43

57:43

Gain inspiration and insight as Colleen Holland, co-founder of VegNews Magazine, shares how by putting her energy into her passion, she was able to reach the world and watch it change and tell the story today of how the vegan scene has evolved over the past three decades. Episode Show Notes Newsletter Sign-Up Support Our Podcast on Patreon Your Hos…

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116. Breaking the Cycle of Heart Disease with Dr. Columbus Batiste 1:06:48

2M ago1:06:48

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The power to save your life—and the lives of your loved ones!—is in your hands, right this minute, with these keys to transforming your heart health! Dr. Columbus Batiste, renowned cardiologist, speaks from the heart and to our hearts with these compelling, life-giving tips. Episode Show Notes Newsletter Sign-Up Support Our Podcast on Patreon Your …

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115. The Look-Great, Feel-Amazing, Age-Later Lifestyle with Victoria Moran 50:40

2M ago50:40

50:40

Here's one who actually lived it! A testimony of a vegan who has lived how researchers & doctors have taught for forty years and has reaped incredible benefits in the aging process at a thriving 72 years young. She reveals her tried & true process for adding years and youthfulness to your life! Episode Show Notes Newsletter Sign-Up Support Our Podc…

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114. Reducing Waste with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau for Earth Month 1:08:20

3M ago1:08:20

1:08:20

How can we live sustainably when excess and waste are all around us? Today’s guest shows us how to flip the switch from the overwhelming “there’s so much to do” to the empowering “there’s so much we CAN do!” Colleen Patrick-Goudeau reveals just how simple it can be, from packaging you didn't even know you could reduce to swaps that might surprise y…

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113. Scrappy Cooking with Carleigh Bodrug 53:46

4M ago53:46

53:46

Stretch your food budget while saving the planet and enjoying fabulous flavors with these phenomenal tips by our good friend and THE expert on scrappy cooking, Carleigh Bodrug of PlantYou. She shares everything from how to make your fresh greens last for weeks, to how to make versatile kitchen staples out of what is often thrown away. Episode Show …

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112. Why We Should All Turn Lawns into Pollinator Gardens & How to Do It On A Budget 1:01:50

4M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Bring joy to yourself and your neighbors, as you break from the norm and support the birds, butterflies, and bees with this gardening-made-easy episode! Learn how anybody, with whatever space you already have, can make huge strides in supporting your local wildlife and ecosystem, all while growing your own delicious & nutritious & affordable food s…

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111. Gut Health + IBS with Dahlia and James Marin 59:22

5M ago59:22

59:22

Everybody poops! But for some it’s not so easy and if so, this episode is for you. We’ve all heard about IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), but you may be shocked at just how common and commonly undiagnosed it is! We’ve brought you registered dietitians Dahlia Marin and James Marin to learn all the ins and outs of gut health, from IBS to SIBO, to how …

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110. Mastering the Instant Pot: Advanced Pressure Cooking with Nisha Vora 41:09

5M ago41:09

41:09

Life is BUSY, but here’s how to get back more time in your day and the tool that will make that happen! You’ve likely heard of or already own an Instant Pot, but have you wondered if you’re taking advantage of all it’s capable of? Are you really using it to free you to live a more active life? We get it, pressure cookers can be intimidating, and ev…

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109. Beating Breast Cancer with Dr. Kristi Funk 56:51

6M ago56:51

56:51

Do NOT skip this episode - it’s lifesaving! Today we’re talking about the scary “C” word (cancer), but we promise that by the end of the episode you’ll feel anything but scared, and instead feel totally empowered to protect yourself and your loved ones, starting today! Dr. Kristi Funk, breast cancer surgeon and go-to breast expert for Good Morning …

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108. Plant-Based Nutrition 101 with Desiree Nielsen 55:45

6M ago55:45

55:45

What do you really need to know about nutrition to be healthy and happy? From phytochemicals and flavonoids, we've brought you the evidence-based expert who’s deep-dived to share how to truly live a joyous life without food issues and information overload weighing you down! Desiree Nielsen, registered dietitian and vegan-extraordinaire, is with us …

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107. Reversing Diabetes and Losing Over 100lbs with Bobby Sud 50:27

7M ago50:27

50:27

We have the New Year inspiration you need to transform your health & live out your calling! Bobby Sud shares his wildly inspiring journey of going plant-based, reversing diabetes, and finding his purpose. He reveals the secrets to becoming the better version of yourself... and it's closer and simpler than you think! Episode Show Notes Newsletter Si…

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Introducing...THRIVE BUNDLE! The Best Wellness, Cooking, and Fitness E-Books & Courses on the Internet 4:40

7M ago4:40

4:40

We’re SO stoked to finally share with you this phenomenal, empowering project we’ve been working on! We are honored to come together with some of our favorite creators, like PlantYou, ChefPriyanka, SweetSimpleVegan, Daniella Monet, and Chef AJ and soo many more, to provide you the ULTIMATE resource to kickstart your new year. Over 70 of our favorit…

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106. Living With Cancer & Braving Grief with Crazy Sexy Cancer Thriver Kris Carr 46:13

7M ago46:13

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“The freight train to death turned into a catalyst for change.” The renowned Kris Carr is here to share her phenomenal journey facing and surviving an incurable stage IV cancer diagnosis and the profound wisdom she gleaned along the way. She reveals how to face the big messy emotions that happen when life falls apart. In this episode, Kris warmly t…

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105. How Not to Age with Dr. Michael Greger 38:16

8M ago38:16

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Is there a way to slow down aging—or even prevent elements of aging altogether? What does the science say and who can possibly keep track of it all? Our guest Dr. Michael Greger has read over 20,000 of the leading scientific studies on aging and is here to break it down for us. Throw out the lies that poor health is just a part of aging, and pain i…

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104. How to Survive the Holidays with Bruce Friedrich 1:04:23

8M ago1:04:23

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Don't fear as the holidays draw near! Bruce Friedrich is here with a wealth of conversational advice to guide plant-based people through potential holiday woes. If you find yourself dreading those inevitable questions and possible confrontations about your vegan lifestyle choices, this episode is for you! Bruce provides practical strategies, specif…

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103. Life Update + Our Favorite Things for Fall 59:26

9M ago59:26

59:26

Michelle and Toni are back for season 6! They reveal an all-star line-up of guests this season before diving into some of their favorite life hacks, including how to recover from draining seasons. In so doing, they get a bit vulnerable, sharing about hard seasons of loss, overcoming disappointment, finding balance in parenting, and giving room for …

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102. Live to 100: Dan Buettner's Top Tips 49:50

10M ago49:50

49:50

We're so excited to re-release this episode in honor of Dan Buettner sharing his new Netflix documentary, Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones! In his documentary he explores in visual form these 5 "blue zones" that fuel vibrant, extended life. Dan Buettner is is an award-winning journalist and producer at National Geographic who has spent most o…

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101. Is Fungi The Future of Meat? Paul Shapiro Thinks So! 58:32

12M ago58:32

58:32

Is the future of meat fungi? Paul Shapiro thinks so! In this episode we dive deep into the world of alternative proteins with the author of the national bestseller Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World. Paul is also the CEO of The Better Meat Co., a five-time TEDx speaker, the host of the Business for …

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100. Season Ending + Life Updates 44:02

1y ago44:02

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Michelle and Toni celebrate on 100 episodes together! Here they get personal, revealing their tips on goal setting and mindset that leads to success - both professionally and personally, sharing what habits and routines have turned their lives around, and discussing how they stay fresh and motivated in the face of an ever-changing social media worl…

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99. Environmental Reasons to Go Vegan with Nick Cutsumpas 44:23

1y ago44:23

44:23

Have you felt compelled to take more action to support the environment, but aren’t sure where to start, or feel overwhelmed by how expensive and daunting it seems? Join our conversation with Farmer Nick to learn what’s really contributing to our environmental woes, what’s at stake, and better yet, three actionable (and affordable!) steps that anyon…

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98. Miyoko Schinner on Innovation, Ethics, and the Cheese Revolution 55:50

1y ago55:50

55:50

Miyoko Schinner shares her journey pioneering a plant-based cheese revolution, discusses the vital importance of ethical business practices and corporate responsibility, and reveals some exciting plans she has for the future. Show Notes Newsletter Sign-Up Support The Show Your Hosts: Toni Okamoto & Michelle Cehn Thanks for tuning in to the Plant-Po…

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97. Ethics in Action: A Conversation with Peter Singer 1:08:09

1y ago1:08:09

1:08:09

The moral arc of the universe was changed by Peter Singer, a philosopher, Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University, and author of the groundbreaking book Animal Liberation, which first came out in 1975 and sparked the animal rights movement. In this episode, he discusses practical ethics, utilitarianism, and how to make the greatest positive …

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96. Is Fungi The Future of Meat? Paul Shapiro Thinks So! 58:32

1y ago58:32

58:32

Is the future of meat fungi? Paul Shapiro thinks so! In this episode we dive deep into the world of alternative proteins with the author of the national bestseller Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World. Paul is also the CEO of The Better Meat Co., a five-time TEDx speaker, the host of the Business for …

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95. Preventing Alzheimer’s & Cognitive Decline with The Brain Doctors 1:07:03

1y ago1:07:03

1:07:03

Can we prevent Alzheimer's? It turns out our genes only account for about 3-5% of dementia cases, and we have a lot more control of our long-term cognitive health than we once thought. World-renowned Alzheimer’s researchers Dr. Dean Sherzai and Dr. Ayesha Sherzai join us on the podcast to share how food—most notably plant-based whole foods—play a h…

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94. Cat Rescue With the Kitten Lady 1:09:37

1+ y ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Hannah Shaw aka "The Kitten Lady," is a kitten rescuer, humane educator, and New York Times bestselling author who has dedicated her life to finding innovative ways to protect animals. She strives to create global change in the way we perceive and treat the tiniest and most vulnerable felines, and has grown a community 1+ million strong on Instagra…

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93. How Not to Die & The Daily Dozen 38:14

1+ y ago38:14

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Many of the leading causes of death are preventable through a plant-based diet. But how exactly do we optimize our diet? Dr. Michael Greger, the bestselling author of How Not to Die, shares his top tips for how to minimize our chances of premature death and eat healthfully with the help of the Daily Dozen checklist. Show Notes: The amazing story th…

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92. Effective Animal Advocacy with Milo Runkle 55:49

1+ y ago55:49

55:49

Learn how to make an impact for animals from one of the greatest farmed animal advocates of our time: Milo Runkle. Milo is a longtime changemaker who founded Mercy For Animals at the age of 15. For two decades, he oversaw the organization’s growth into a leading international force in the prevention of cruelty to farmed animals and the promotion of…

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91. Save Time & Money While Living Plant-Based 53:28

1+ y ago53:28

53:28

A few years and many lifestyle changes have gone by since the last time we’ve done an episode all about budgeting, and it was time for an update! Inspired by Toni’s new book, this episode covers our newly updated tips for saving time and money while encouraging a healthy, plant-based lifestyle for the whole family. Show Notes: The story of how Toni…

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90. Budget-Friendly Vegan Living Tips for the Family 1:04:28

1+ y ago1:04:28

1:04:28

Amber Allen is a YouTuber and mom of 3 kids and 3 rescue dogs who strives for balance by living as low waste as possible while still eating wonderful food and having fun. She’s on a mission to show the world that small changes can have a big impact, and she’s on the show to tell us all about how! Show Notes: Amber’s mission of raising her family wi…

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89. Plant-Based Health, Vibrancy, and Longevity with Jane and Ann Esselstyn 53:32

1+ y ago53:32

53:32

At 86 and 56, Ann and Jane Esselstyn are pictures of ageless health and vibrancy and spend their days hiking, doing yoga, gardening, cooking, and spreading the message that diet is the key to living a happy, strong, and disease-free life. They’re sharing their best tips for plant-based health in this episode! Show Notes: Why and how the Esselstyns …

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88. Vegan Nutrition Q&A With A Plant-Based Dietician Nisha Melvani 51:50

1+ y ago51:50

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Registered dietician nutritionist Nisha Melvani join us on the Plant-Powered People Podcast for a nutrition Q&A. She has a Masters in nutrition education from Columbia University, she's a graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute, and has a wealth of practical knowledge about how to thrive on a vegan diet. Show Notes: About Nisha and her journey to…

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87. 200 Pound Weight Loss Journey & Addiction Recovery With Adam Sud 1:06:09

1+ y ago1:06:09

1:06:09

Today, Adam Sud is a plant-based coach who has helped hundreds of people reclaim their health - but it wasn’t always that way. Adam spent years of his early adulthood addicted to fast food, suffering from substance abuse, severe depression, type II diabetes, high blood pressure, severed relationships, and more. Along with his amazing story, he shar…

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86. Vegan Baking with The Great British Bake Off’s First Vegan Contestant, Freya Cox 48:18

1+ y ago48:18

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Freya Cox was the first vegan contestant on The Great British Bake Off, showing the world that vegan baking can be as good—and even better—than baked goods made with animal products. On this episode, she shares the details of her new book Simply Vegan Baking, and she dishes out lots of plant-based baking tips for fellow home bakers! Show Notes: How…

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85. Blue Zones & How to Add 10 Years to Your Life with Dan Buettner 49:50

1+ y ago49:50

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Dan Buettner is an award-winning journalist and producer at National Geographic who has spent most of his life identifying and studying “blue zones” - the 5 areas of the world where people live the longest, with the lowest disease rates. Today he’s telling us all about how a plant-based diet ties into their health and longevity. Show Notes: Dan’s u…

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84. Mastering Diabetes with Robby Barbaro 1:05:59

1+ y ago1:05:59

1:05:59

Robby Barbaro is a diabetes coach, educator, author, and international speaker who has been living with type 1 diabetes for more than twenty years. He now helps countless people improve their insulin sensitivity and gain more control over their metabolic health through Mastering Diabetes, and we’re excited to chat with him today! Show Notes: Robby’…

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83. Introducing Season 5! 50:31

1+ y ago50:31

50:31

Get a sneak peek at what’s to come this season on the Plant Powered People Podcast, plus get to know Michelle and Toni beyond podcast interviews! Show Notes: Learn the new direction Toni and Michelle are taking with the podcast A sneak peek of who to expect on the next episodes! Exciting and in depth updates from Toni and Michelle How Toni and Mich…

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82. How to Organize Your Fridge & Pantry Like a Pro With "Fridge Love" Author Kristen Hong 1:10:12

2y ago1:10:12

1:10:12

How do you reduce food waste, motivate yourself to cook healthy food at home, and keep your kitchen clean? Kristen Hong, author of Fridge Love and expert at organizing fridges and pantries is on the show to share her best tips for making food storage easy and fun! Show Notes: How Kristen got into organizing fridges and food saving What is a nutrita…

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81. How to Turn Your Dad Vegan With Harley Quinn Smith 54:10

2y ago54:10

54:10

How can you convince your family to go plant-based with you? Harley Quinn Smith is an actress and outspoken vegan lifestyle advocate who did just that through leading with kindness and compassion, and she’s here to share her story with us! Show Notes: Harley Quinn’s journey from being a musician to becoming an actress How Harley Quinn gradually wen…

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80. Theme Parks as a Vegan & How to Navigate Them 1:02:09

2y ago1:02:09

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How do you find the best vegan snacks at a theme park? Russell Heiman, aka @rollercoastervegan travels the world adding to his 590+ list of roller coasters ridden, and they find the best vegan snacks in the process. They’re on the show to talk about their best theme park tips! Podcast website: http://plantpoweredpodcast.com Show notes: https://plan…

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79. Fire Station Goes Plant-Based with Rip Esselstyn 53:34

2y ago53:34

53:34

How can you improve the health of an entire fire station? Rip Esselstyn joined the fire department after 10 years as a professional plant-based triathlete, and that’s exactly what he did! Now, Rip empowers the masses to take control of their health through his books, podcast, food brand, and more. Show Notes: The Esselstyn family’s journey from con…

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78. How Sprouting Will Change Your Health & Your Life 56:57

2y ago56:57

56:57

Imagine eating dozens of vegetables worth of nutrients, but only within a few bites? That’s what you can do when you eat sprouts! Doug Evans, serial entrepreneur and author of “The Sprout Book” is here to tell us everything there is to know about sprouting. Everything you need to know about sprouts Growing your own food at home with sprouts How Dou…

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77. Making Healthy Food Delicious with Plant-Based Food Blogger Danielle Brown 1:04:00

2y ago1:04:00

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How can you make sure you always have delicious, healthy, plant-based food ready for you to eat when you need it, without spending hours meal prepping every week? Danielle Brown, AKA the creator of Healthy Girl Kitchen, is on the show today to tell us, and share all her healthy eating tips! Show Notes: How Danielle became a full-time vegan food blo…

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76. Gut Health Part II with Dr. B 1:09:28

2y ago1:09:28

1:09:28

How can fiber, fermented foods, and sprouts improve your gut health? Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is back for another gut health episode to get into all the details that we didn’t cover last week! Get ready for some practical and actionable gut health tips from one of the USA's top gastroenterologists. Show Notes: The microbiome & why it matters so much for…

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75. Gut Health & Why It Matters with the Bestselling Author of Fiber Fueled 59:11

2y ago59:11

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What does fiber have to do with disease prevention? Turns out, a lot! Dr. Will Bulsiewicz is an award-winning gastroenterologist, internationally recognized gut health expert, and the New York Times bestselling author of Fiber Fueled. He joins us on the podcast to help you optimize your gut health with simple, practical, and potentially life-saving…

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74. Being Plant-Based When Everything is Working Against You 47:47

2y ago47:47

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What do you do when you need help from a dietician but you’re on a tight budget? Anna Rios is a registered dietician at the FQHC, and she helps low-income Americans to make accessible healthy diet changes that help reverse hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and more! She’s on the show today to discuss the challenges associated with accessing a healthy …

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73. Vegan Rabbi on Being a Jewish Vegan 42:00

2y ago42:00

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How much does veganism have to do with Jewish values? Turns out, a lot! Rabbi Shmuly is one of the most influential Rabbis in the USA, and he is here to talk about his plant-based journey, the intersection between vegan and Jewish values, and how to stay plant-based at traditional Jewish meals. Show Notes: How Rabbi Shmuly went from no interest in …

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72. Integrating Plant-based Living into Cultural Traditions 48:23

2y ago48:23

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How can you veganize your culture’s dishes that traditionally contain many animal products? It can sometimes be a challenge to maintain the flavors, but there is a way! Alexa Soto specializes in bringing her Mexican culture to the world through plant-based food, and she’s here to give us her best tips on cooking plant-based versions of our culture’…

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