The Plant Based News Podcast

Hi Friends, I am very sorry about the inexcusable delay since the last podcast. Klaus and I have been snowed under with a number of huge projects. Namely the launch of our new website which you can see here http://plantbasednews.org as well as the launch of our yearly campaign World Plant Milk Day which you can learn more about here http://worldplantmilkday.com This episode is supported by Switch4Good - https://switch4good.org/podcast/ This weeks episode was recorded at Wentworth Country club in Virginia Water just outside London. I had the honour of sitting down with vegan football star Chris Smalling. We discussed his life as a footballer, the highs and lows of the game and some of the challenges he faces as an athlete. We were joined by Chef Jamie Redwood who was a chef who works at the country club that Chris is a member. The podcast covers subjects including: 3.15: How Chris discovered the vegan lifestyle. 5.20: How Chris' family reacted to him going vegan. 6.15: Introducing Jamie Redwood. 10.57: How a plant-based diet has affected Chris' performance. 11.55: The challenges of preparing plant-based meals. 14.48: How being vegan affects your social life. 15.54: Traveling while being vegan. 16.00: Plant-based alternatives to meat (Chris reveals his favourite). 21.00: Influencing others and leading by example. 28.25: Working and collaborating with plant-based brands. 29.47: PETA's vegan campaign. 31.00: Dealing with negative comments on social media. 33.30: The media's portrayal of veganism. 37.07: Football charities. Some of the charities Chris mentions: Share Tanzania https://www.sharetanzania.co.uk Barnabus https://barnabus-manchester.co.uk Presented by Robbie Lockie | Edited by Michael Goodchild -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Listen on other platforms Spotify: http://bit.ly/PBN_onSpotify iTunes: http://apple.co/PBN_Podcast1 REVIEW/SHARE ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Based News podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners. If you have any friends that would benefit from listening to this episode, or any of the other Plant Based News podcast episodes, please share. Together we can make this world a more compassionate place.

Season 2 of the PBN podcast continues with Ireland's most iconic duo: The Happy Pear. The vegan twins, Stephen and David Flynn, sit down with Plant Based New's Co-Founder, Robbie Lockie, touch on their childhood, their spiritual journey, and the concept of being the 'perfect' vegan. Presented by Robbie Lockie | Edited by Ciaran Austin -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Listen on other platforms Spotify: http://bit.ly/PBN_onSpotify iTunes: http://apple.co/ThePBNPodcast REVIEW/SHARE ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Based News podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners. If you have any friends that would benefit from listening to this episode, or any of the other Plant Based News podcast episodes, please share. Together we can make this world a more compassionate place.

This weeks episode is supported by Switch for Good. I highly recommend you give this one a listen. Find out more at https://switch4good.org/podcast Welcome back to Season 2 of the PBN Podcast. On this weeks episode the wonderful Miyoko Schinner was our guest. Miyoko is the founder and CEO of Miyoko's a world class vegan creamery. Also known as the Queen of Vegan Cheese Miyoko is a trail blazer in this sector. She has been leading the way for many years. In this episode we discuss 1. Her childhood and growing up in Japan, the local culture and cuisine. 2. Moving to the USA and observing the shifting changes in food culture in the USA. 3. How Japan used to have a mostly plant-based society. There was a period in time when Japanese people were bound to be vegan by royal decree. 3. The explosion of the vegan cheese industry 4. The junk food explosion in the USA. 5. Her cookbooks and the ideas behind them 6. Her business Miyoko’s and how it all began 7. The dairy pride act Find out more about Miyoko's products https://miyokos.com Presented by Robbie Lockie | Edited by Ciaran Austin -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Listen on other platforms Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/plantbasednews Spotify: http://bit.ly/PBN_onSpotify iTunes: http://apple.co/iTunes_PBNPodcast REVIEW/SHARE: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Based News podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners. And if you have any friends that you think will benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Plant Based News podcast episodes please share – together we can make this world a more compassionate place.

Originally from New York, Danielle relocated to Philadelphia after college to start her medical career. She earned her medical degree (MD) from Drexel University College of Medicine, then completed her 3 year Internal Medicine Residency at Temple University Hospital where she became board certified in Internal Medicine in 2017. Directly after completing residency, Danielle started Cardiology Fellowship at Lankenau Heart Institute, a few miles outside of Philadelphia on the main line in Pennsylvania. She is dedicated to being a cardiologist that in addition to traditional medicine, focuses on lifestyle modification, and plant based diet, in order to prevent heart disease. She is a member of the American College of Cardiology Nutrition and Lifestyle Sub Committee. Follow Dr Danielle's Work https://www.theveggiemd.com Presented by Robbie Lockie | Edited by Ciaran Austin -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Listen on other platforms Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/plantbasednews Spotify: http://bit.ly/PBN_onSpotify iTunes: http://apple.co/iTunes_PBNPodcast REVIEW/SHARE: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Based News podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners. And if you have any friends that you think will benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Plant Based News podcast episodes please share – together we can make this world a more compassionate place.

Brett Cobley is Epivegan. What first started as a bit of a hobby has now blossomed into a full-time gig. Brett recently launched his debut vegan cookbook "What Vegans Eat". It has been a smash hit already. We discussed social issues such as privilege, poverty and personal ethics. As well as the inspirations for his book and his path to becoming a fully self-employed vegan chef. Brett has a keen passion for philosophy and the nature of life, we could have probably talked for another hour on the topic of reality and what the hell we are all doing here but that might happen in episode 2. Brett is an exceptionally articulate young man who has a wide knowledge of life, which is surprising as he isn't even 30 yet. He is wise beyond his years! I am constantly amazed at how mature people under 30 are these days, I think maybe since I am almost 40 now that is just an age thing! Anyway, I hope you enjoy this weeks episode. Please comment, like and share! Robbie! Presented by Robbie Lockie | Edited by Ciaran Austin -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Listen on other platforms Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/plantbasednews Spotify: http://bit.ly/PBN_onSpotify iTunes: http://apple.co/iTunes_PBNPodcast REVIEW/SHARE: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Based News podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners. And if you have any friends that you think will benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Plant Based News podcast episodes please share – together we can make this world a more compassionate place.

Shanon Whittingham is a multifaceted Holistic Health Coach, YouTube Host, and Founder of Sincerely Shans. She is determined to take an integrative and functional approach to health and healing. Apart from overseeing her own company, Shanon is a health advocate and coach for various brands and organizations. During undergraduate college, Shanon double majored and received two Bachelor of Science degrees in Psychology and Sociology. Upon graduating she worked extensively with individuals and families with developmental and mental disabilities, but her true passion was always for holistic health. As a result, Shanon decided to go back to school and is now earning her Master of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, while simultaneously completing didactic supervised practice to become a Board-Certified Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist. Shanon believes health is a positive vitality and not just the absence of disease. She is committed to connecting the dots between the mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of health. Through working with different brands and by developing her own integrative health coaching program, Shanon has helped hundreds of people around the world optimize their health and healing. “Ultimately, I strive to remain undisputed, genuine, and always sincere through what I do and share with others. As I learned more about caring for my physical, mental, and spiritual health, Sincerely Shans was created to be a platform where others can be inspired and empowered to do the same.” - Shanon You can find Shanon on Instagram here: http://instagram.com/SincerelyShans You can follow Shanon's journey here https://www.sincerelyshans.com Presented by Robbie Lockie | Edited by Ciaran Austin Listen on other platforms Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/plantbasednews Spotify: http://bit.ly/PBN_onSpotify iTunes: http://apple.co/iTunes_PBNPodcast REVIEW/SHARE: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Based News podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners. And if you have any friends that you think will benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Plant Based News podcast episodes please share – together we can make this world a more compassionate place.

Nimai Delgado is an American body builder raised in South Mississippi and was raised vegetarian by his Hindu parents. “Both of my amazing parents are converted Hindus, and I was raised with a strong sense of compassion. Growing up, my diet has always been about 95% vegan, with the exception of dairy products.” In 2015 he dropped all animal products from his diet. This transformed his life & outlook. Nimai and I spoke about his life as a full-time bodybuilder and health advocate, growing up in a Hari Krishna family. We also touched on topics such as effective advocacy, dealing with friends and family and the constant shock people experience when they find out he has never eaten meat. "Thoughts and actions are connected so tightly if we change the act of eating meat and eliminate it from our diet our thoughts on this topic will change." You can follow Nimai and his journey here https://veganfitness.com Presented by Robbie Lockie | Edited by Ciaran Austin Listen on other platforms Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/plantbasednews Spotify: http://bit.ly/PBN_onSpotify iTunes: http://apple.co/iTunes_PBNPodcast REVIEW/SHARE: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Based News podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners. And if you have any friends that you think will benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Plant Based News podcast episodes please share – together we can make this world a more compassionate place.

Please meet Imogen (Immy) Lucas a.ka Sustainably Vegan. She is the founder of the Low Impact Movement in February 2018 because she felt tired of feeling guilty for not being 100% waste free. Immy could feel the frustrations within her community and began to realise how excluded some people felt. Her activism has always been a little softer than others but Lucas truly believes this approach has allowed her work to be more accessible to those wishing to engage with this lifestyle. Immy wanted more from the movements she was a part of and wondered why there wasn’t one that combined all the values we hold dear. Being plant based, low waste, minimalist and ethical, Immy wanted a movement that encompassed all of those values and merged them into one. This was the very reason she began social media activism in the first place. Through the Low Impact Movement, Immy has been able to truly engage with likeminded people and build a community that cares about one another. This is the most fulfilling job I have ever had, and no doubt will ever have. Our podcast goes into a bit of detail about her life, how she became vegan, the low impact movement, zero waste, and much more. This is the program we talked about in the discussion LOOP https://www.unilever.com/news/news-and-features/Feature-article/2019/we-are-introducing-reusable-refillable-packaging-to-help-cut-waste.html Presented by Robbie Lockie | Produced & Edited by Gareth Cobb Follow and the growth of the Low Impact Movement below https://lowimpactmovement.org http://instagram.com/lowimpactmovement https://www.instagram.com/sustainably_vegan REVIEW/SHARE: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Based News podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners. And if you have any friends that you think will benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Plant Based News podcast episodes please share – together we can make this world a more compassionate place.

Ella Mills, founder of Deliciously Ella, is an award-winning cookery author and entrepreneur, and a champion of plant-based living. She started off with her popular blog, deliciouslyella.com, which has had over 110 million hits in the last three years. Her first book came out in January 2015 and has been the best-selling debut cookbook ever in the UK and a NY Times Best Seller. She has since released a further three best-selling books, created a #1 app, and with her husband Matt, opened a deli in London, as well as launching four product lines across the UK, which are now stocked in over 5,500 stores from Starbucks to Waitrose, Sainsburys, Tesco, Ocado, WHSmith and Holland & Barrett. Ella and Matthew recently won the Ernst & Young Rising Star Award at the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards in London. Ella and I discussed the illness that brought her to the plant-based lifestyle, how she started Deliciously Ella, what it's like working with his husband Matt, the clean eating backlash which she wasn't even a part of but the media decided to target her. What being vegan means to hear and much more. Follow Ella's journey https://deliciouslyella.com https://twitter.com/DeliciouslyElla Presented by Robbie Lockie | Edited by Ciaran Austin Listen on other platforms Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/plantbasednews Spotify: http://bit.ly/PBN_onSpotify iTunes: http://apple.co/iTunes_PBNPodcast REVIEW/SHARE: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Based News podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners. And if you have any friends that you think will benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Plant Based News podcast episodes please share – together we can make this world a more compassionate place.

This week is the Australian born animal rights activist Joey Carbstrong. Joey and I discussed in great detail his life as a gang member, the moment he turned his life around. We also touched on topics such as the use of words like "murder, rape and Holocaust' when used in the context of animals and much more. Despite Joey's background, he says his style of activism is non-confrontational and places an emphasis on being polite and respectful. The campaigner feels strongly about what he sees as the responsibility of all vegans to be active participants in furthering the movement. “When you become a vegan, you’re realising you’ve been causing harm to innocent beings and you’ve tried your best as far as practical to stop causing harm. But that is a neutral position; it doesn’t mean you’re doing something fantastic, it just means you’ve stopped doing something horrific or contributing to something that’s horrific. You can find out more and follow Joey here https://www.joeycarbstrong.com You can listen to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify and on Soundcloud. Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/plantbasednews Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Gn9RN5 iTunes: http://apple.co/iTunes_PBNPodcast REVIEW/SHARE: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Based News podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners. And if you have any friends that you think will benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Plant Based News podcast episodes please share – together we can make this world a more compassionate place.