003: The Vegan Mentor is on a Mission: Why Linda Middlesworth Won’t Stop Fighting for Animals

Linda Middlesworth, known as The Vegan Mentor, has been a passionate ethical vegan for over 37 years. Now 81, she continues to lead with energy, purpose, and compassion—advocating for animals, plant-based living, and sustainable health around the world.

In this episode of the Better Life for Animals Podcast, host Cheryl Moss speaks with Linda about her journey from personal health crisis to becoming a prominent figure in the vegan movement. Linda founded the Sacramento Vegan Society, now with over 5,600 members, and co-founded v-dog, a leading vegan dog food company. She also launched Vegan Mentor, a coaching program that has guided hundreds toward a healthier, more compassionate lifestyle.

Linda is a certified Food for Life instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a fitness trainer, and founder of the Go Healthy LIVE global summit series, which includes Go Compassionate LIVE and Go Sustainable LIVE. Her work spans education, activism, coaching, and sanctuary support.

She has received numerous awards from organizations including PETA, In Defense of Animals, PCRM, and Social Compassion in Legislation. Her decades-long commitment to animals and people proves it’s never too late to make a difference.

Topics include:

• How Linda transitioned to a vegan lifestyle and never looked back

• What inspired her to launch Vegan Mentor and v-dog

• The role of sanctuaries, summits, and education in building a kinder world

• Why fitness and health remain central to her mission at age 81

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