Plant-Powered People Podcast
Episodes
Ep. 44 - Why We're No Longer Vegetarian...
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about plant-based milk. We discuss the problem with dairy milk and why we choose vegan, how to transition to healthier, kinder, an...
Ep. 43 - Adoption—Is It A Good Choice for You?
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever considered adoption? Michelle was adopted as a baby and this topic is near and dear to her heart. In this episode we bring on Marji Beac...
Ep. 42 - All About Vegan Cheese
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"But I could never give up cheese!" We hear this all the time, and if feel that way (or know someone who does), this episode is for you. We talk about...
Ep. 41 - What It's Like to Hit Rock Bottom & Rebuild With A Foundation Of Compassion With Vegan Athlete Dom Thompson
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest Dom Thompson is a vegan athlete, wellness warrior, speaker, entrepreneur, medical field professional, dog-daddy, and so much more. In this e...
Ep. 40 - Debunking Health Myths
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Plant-based doctor Matt Nagra joins us to discuss popular health trends (like the keto diet, paleo diet, low-carb eating, collagen supplements, and mo...
Ep. 39 - 80-Year-Old Goes Vegan
01 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when an 80-year-old goes vegan? Today's guest shares his journey from big time meat eater to herbivore, how he has lost over 25 pounds in...
Ep. 38 - 10 Ways to Be More Eco-Friendly (Without Buying A Prius)
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Making sustainable and eco-friendly choices can be a lot easier than you may think. In this episode, we share how you can make a big environmental imp...
Ep. 37 - Must-Have Kitchen Appliances for Plant-Based Cooking
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stocking your kitchen with tools that will make your cooking and life easier is so important. With a million kitchen gadgets on the market, we go thro...
Ep. 36 - Meet The Parents (Special Holiday Episode)
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What's it like when your child comes home and announces that they're vegan? In this special episode we're taking your deeper into our personal lives t...
Ep. 35 - Behind The Scenes of The Friendly Vegan Cookbook
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our new book, The Friendly Vegan Cookbook, is out! In this episode we'll give you the low-down on our new book, why we wrote it, what it has been like...
Ep. 34 - Eating Vegan in Social Situations
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It can be challenging eating in social situations such as dining with your family, eating out with friends, and being the lone vegan in your workplace...
Ep. 33 - Season 3 is Here...Welcome Back!
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 3! In today's episode we'll be giving a little life update and also sharing a sneak peek of what's to come in this season. We've got...
Ep. 32 - Things We've Been Loving Lately (Bonus Episode!)
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While in quarantine during these pandemic times, here are some things we've been loving—eating, reading, watching, using, buying, and more.
Ep. 31 - Anti-Vegan Goes Vegan
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We step inside the mind of an antagonistic anti-vegan and learn about his journey to becoming a vegan activist!
Guided Meditation with Ari Nessel (10 Min)
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A bonus from Ep. 30, a 10 minute guided meditation with Ari Nessel.
Ep. 30 - Mindfulness & Meditation
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We can all benefit from taking time to slow down and calm the mind. In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of mindfulness and the practice of ...
Pandemic Pantry Prep—Plant Based Style!
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode we share our top tips on planning for the coronavirus and social distancing. We share our plant-based pantry must-haves and idea...
Ep.28 - Vegan in London
15 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the fast-growing vegan scene in London, with special guest Robbie Lockie from Plant-Based News!
Ep. 27 - Meal Prepping Tips to Save Time & Money
01 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk all about meal planning and how to optimize your time in the kitchen and the grocery store!
Ep. 26 - Vegan Clothing & Fashion
15 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, we talk ALL about vegan clothing & fashion! From vegan and cruelty-free shoes, coats, wallets, belts, and suits!
Ep. 25 - Charity Work & Giving Back
01 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nikki Neretin shares her experience giving back to her community and spreading the plant-based message within.
Ep. 24 - Tips for Getting Healthy
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Michelle and Toni share their top strategies for getting healthy in the New Year.
Ep. 23 - 150 Pound Weight Loss Journey to Health
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hear about Eric O' Grey's inspiring story and journey to health.
Ep. 22 - How to Conquer Holiday Convos
15 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will talk to Bruce about how to handle tough conversations during the holiday season.
Ep. 21 - Remembering B'Pa (the Brand-New Vegan)
01 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we remember Michelle's birth father Greg.
Ep. 20 - Vegan Home
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we will chat about creating a conscious home.
Ep. 19 - Non-vegan Family
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses being vegan in a non-vegan family...
Ep. 17 - Life Updates
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to season 2! We'd love to share our life updates with you!
Ep. 18 - Life in a Van
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we talk about life in a van as a vegan!
Ep. 16 - Being Plant-Based on a Budget
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we talk about being Plant-Based on a Budget!
Ep. 15 - The Filipino Vegan
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When we started this podcast, we knew we want to acknowledge that although you may be deeply rooted in your cultural foods, it's still possible to be ...
Ep. 14 - The Imperfect Vegan
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we're talking about a topic that has seemingly become one of our favorites, and that is: Being an Imperfect Vegan. We've brought on Tobias ...
Ep. 13 - Plant-Based Beauty
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you're like us, your plant-based journey started with being considerate of the foods you put into body. But have you considered all the ingredients...
Ep. 12 - Zero-Waste Vegan
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For many of us, plant-based eating has been an introduction to a bigger shift of living more consciously. Conscious of how our decisions impact not on...
Ep. 11 - Plant-Based Weddings
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fun news: Toni's getting married! And for anyone else who's planning a wedding, we're going to share the low-down on how to do it plant-based-style! W...
Ep. 10 - The Christian Vegan
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In one of our recent podcast interviews, Karen Brockway talked about how her faith has been a big part of her journey in plant-based eating. It inspir...
Ep. 9 - Josie Steiger on Vegan Pregnancy
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With all the major changes happening to your body, being pregnant in general can be really stressful. But when you're vegan and everyone has an opinio...
Ep. 8 - Reclaiming Your Health
01 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The new year is the perfect time to set goals and make resolutions, but unfortunately, they're not always easy to see through once the hectic rush of ...
Ep. 7 - Vegan in College
15 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ah, college life! We remember it fondly because it was when we both decided to align our dietary choices with our values and full-on embrace plant-bas...
Ep. 6 When Your Partner Isn't Vegan
01 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It can be frustrating when you've totally fallen in love with the plant-based lifestyle but your spouse isn't (and may never be) on board. That's why ...
Ep. 5 - 5 Ways to Survive the Holidays
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We know that holidays can be a rough time when you're living the plant-based life, so we've put together the top five ways that we've learned to survi...
Ep. 4 Shawn Remy talks about working in a non-vegan restaurant
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Just because you adopted a plant-based diet, doesn't mean that you can quit your job and start a whole new life. So, what happens next? In our latest ...
Ep. 3 The New Vegan with Greg Hicks
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that Michelle was adopted? She had been on an over-a-decade long journey searching for her biological father, and thanks to the phenomeno...
Ep. 2 Crystal Young discusses being a weekday vegan
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Saaaayyy what?! A weekday vegan?! We're thrilled to tell you all about it! Our friend and episode guest, Crystal Young, shares how a plant-based meal ...
Ep. 1 Olympic gold medalist Meagan Duhamel on being a plant-based athlete
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We're so honored to have Meagan Duhamel share her story with us today on the podcast! She's a plant-powered Olympian who has not only placed once, or ...
Ep. 0 - Michelle & Toni: Plant-Powered People
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of the Plant-Powered People Podcast, with your hosts: Michelle Cehn and Toni Okamoto. Today, we're discussing our hopes a...