The Plant Based News Podcast

Earthling Ed, vegan educator and author, discusses his new book on arguing with meat-eaters. Topics include challenging arguments against veganism, role of misinformation, plant-based alternatives, and the potential of cell-based meat.

Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast! Today we're joined by a very special guest, Zack Polanski, a UK politician and deputy leader of the Green Party of England and Wales. Zack has also been a member of the London Assembly for the party since 2021. In April of this year, Zack made headlines after writing an open letter to London mayor Sadiq Khan urging him to make veganism more accessible in the city. Zack also stressed the importance of plant-based diets for addressing the “climate and ecological emergency.” Host: Robbie Lockie Editor: Polly Foreman Audio Editor: Phil Marriott Social Media: Darrell Sawczuk Producer: Xisca Taylor 00:00:00 An introduction to Zack Polanski 00:03:14 The beginning of Zack Polanski’s vegan story 00:08:00 The importance of a plant-based food system 00:12:08 The National Food Strategy - an independent study of the UK food system 00:14:35 Behavioral change on a mass scale 00:22:45 Getting into politics with the Green Party 00:27:48 This Is How The Greens Can Win: Aaron Bastani Meets Zack Polanski Clip (Interview for Novara Media) 00:28:48 The Importance of being involved in Politics 00:37:45 An open letter to The Mayor of London 00:51:19 What are food subsidies? 00:56:47 The Transfarmation Project: helping farmers transition from industrial animal agriculture 01:02:38 Artificial Intelligence 01:07:34 Stranded on a desert island

Welcome back to the Plant Based News Podcast! Our guest today is Anjali Harikumar, widely known as Be Extra Vegant. Anjali is a self-taught vegan Indian chef and content creator. She's not only a passionate advocate for veganism but also a PhD candidate working on cutting-edge nanophotonics research in Grenoble, France. Anjali shares her love for veganized Indian recipes through her social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Follow Anjali here - https://www.instagram.com/beextravegant/?hl=en Host: Robbie Lockie Editor: Polly Foreman Audio Editor: Phil Marriott Social Media: Darrell Sawczuk Producer: Xisca Taylor 00:00:00 An introduction to Anjali Harikumar 00:03:42 Discovering the vegan & plant-based lifestyle 00:08:07 Okjar 00:10:13 Spiritualism: challenging the idea of including animals within compassion 00:17:51 The Land Of Ahimsa: Dolly Vyas-Ahuja’s documentary 00:21:58 Veganizing Indian recipes 00:27:06 Beextravegant: Anjali’s content on social media 00:33:12 How to be relatable and original on social media 00:37:40 Nanophotonics: the study of the behavior of light on the nanometer scale, and of the interaction of nanometer-scale objects with light. 00:40:20 Fighting misinformation and disinformation 00:43:00 What Happens When: A Plant Based News web series that debunks some of the common myths 00:46:00 Avoiding the feeling of being overwhelmed by the pressures of being a vegan content creator 00:59:38 Hosting a dream vegan dinner party 01:02:06 Stranded on a desert island

Welcome to another episode of the PBN Podcast. Todays guest is JH Burnett, a former sheep farmer and artificial inseminator in the dairy industry who, after being horrified by the atrocities witnessed in these industries, turned Vegan. Now, alongside his wife Elle, he is a full-time Vegan author and activist. Burnett is a well-spoken Vegan educator, coach, author, and storyteller. He has recently launched his memoir 'Ex-Farmer Goes Vegan.' This book chronicles his journey to Veganism, detailing the cruelty he witnessed, the questions raised, the darkness he fought against, and the love and compassion he experienced, culminating in his long-overdue 'escape.' Host: Robbie Lockie Editor: Polly Foreman Audio Editor: Phil Marriott Social Media: Darrell Sawczuk Producer: Xisca Taylor 00:00:00 An introduction to JH Burnett 00:02:55 The start of JH’s vegan journey 00:08:15 The transition from a meat-loving, South African farmer to a compassionate vegan 00:23:10 The impact of animal agriculture on human health 00:24:47 80 non-vegans watch a screening of Dominion - Scary Film Challenge at Leeds University (2019) (Krieg Vegan video clip) 00:26:31 Dominion 00:36:16 Who or what influenced JH as a compassionate vegan? 00:43:18 A poem by JH Burnett 00:44:17 Experiencing working within the dairy industry 00:58:59 A nightmare story by JH Burnett 01:00:00 Being a life coach 01:07:30 Stranded on a desert island

Welcome to the Plant Based News podcast. Today, we have an inspiring guest joining us. Thuy Pham, founder of Mama Đút, a vegan restaurant in Portland, Oregon. She's renowned for her vegan pork belly, quickly becoming an Instagram sensation. Thuy's extraordinary journey, from a Vietnamese child refugee to a trailblazing restaurateur, has been beautifully showcased in the Netflix series "Street Food: USA”. Host: Robbie Lockie Editor: Polly Foreman Audio Editor: Phil Marriott Social Media: Darrell Sawczuk Producer: Xisca Taylor Follow Thuy here - https://www.instagram.com/mama.dut.foods/ 00:00:00 An introduction to Thuy Pham - Founder of Mama Dut (including clip of ‘Mama Dut Foods Documentary’ from Mercatus PDX) 00:04:20 Discovering the vegan and plant-based lifestyle 00:06:56 Netflix’s ‘Street Food: USA’ puts spotlight on Portland’s Mama Dut (clip from Koin 6 News Channel) 00:08:12 Being a mother 00:09:42 Action is karma - the important role that karma plays in Buddhism 00:14:32 The importance of food in Thuy’s culture 00:24:58 Shifting the trauma from childhood and taking ownership of family culture 00:28:35 Cooking with Thuy (Instagram video clip) 00:31:34 Portland ranked America’s most vegan-friendly city 00:35:10 Mama Dut, Thuy Pham’s Vietnamese inspired vegan restaurant 00:38:15 Creating Thuy’s Vegan Pork Belly 00:49:48 Words of wisdom for those starting out in the restaurant industry 00:49:25 Restaurant Owner Revolutionizes Vietnamese Food (video clip from Rated V For Vegan) 00:56:00 Future plans 00:57:55 Stranded on a desert island

Discover the transformative health journey of Joe Best Bliss ex-Goldman Sachs banker turned wellness adventurer. In this enlightening talk, Joe unveils his battle with obesity and Type 2 Diabetes and how after trying many well-known diets he triumphed through a uniquely balanced plant-based lifestyle he created for himself. Immerse yourself in Joe’s insightful approach to overcoming binge eating, managing diabetes, and fostering a mindful connection with food. It’s not just about health, but self-discovery, personal growth, and breaking boundaries around diet and well-being. Follow Joe on YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpaU0jtkNkvZCblq4vyUqA Host: Robbie Lockie Editor: Polly Foreman Audio Editor: Phil Marriott Social Media: Darrell Sawczuk Producer: Xisca Taylor 00:00:00 An introduction to Joe Best 00:05:21 What does it mean to be a diabetic? 00:07:08 The beginning of Joe’s vegan journey 00:11:38 Factors that changed Joe’s life 00:13:13 Plant Based Food that helped reverse Joe’s symptoms (vlog clip) 00:14:59 The simple solution: swapping out an animal based diet 00:22:19 Morning Affirmation (vlog clip) 00:22:59 A diet that is always changing 00:26:02 Weight 00:33:09 Evolutionary change 00:42:11 A low-fat, low-carb diet 00:48:40 A message for those who can’t stick to a plant based diet 00:52:57 The highs and lows of reversing diabetes

Welcome to The Plant Based News Podcast, where we deliver pioneering vegan news and ethical views weekly. Today we are joined by a very exciting guest, Georgie Purcell. Georgie Purcell is an Australian politician and a member of the Animal Justice Party. She was elected as the Member of the Legislative Council for Northern Victoria in November 2022, making her the second AJP MP in Victoria and the third in Australia. She is also a lawyer, a unionist and an advocate for women’s rights and reproductive health. Georgie is a vegan herself and has been vocal about the benefits of plant-based food and lifestyle for animals, people and the planet. She has also challenged some of the myths and misconceptions that surround veganism in the mainstream media and society. Follow Georgie on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/georgie.purcell.ajp/ Host: Robbie Lockie Editor: Polly Foreman Audio Editor: Phil Marriott Social Media: Darrell Sawczuk Producer: Xisca Taylor 00:00:00 An Introduction to Georgie Purcell 00:02:39 Discovering the vegan lifestyle 00:04:30 The power of the Earthlings documentary 00:07:06 The benefits and challenges of making the switch to veganism 00:10:30 Dealing with the challenges of growing up within a predominantly meat-eating environment 00:13:09 Culture and toxic masculinity inc. Gamechangers trailer clips and Pork On Your Fork ad 00:19:25 Getting involved in Politics 00:24:18 The Patriarchal System 00:30:05 Improving the lives of animals within abusive industries 00:35:28 International Women’s Day: Wearing Online Gendered Abuse 00:39:22 Sexism and Misogyny: How can this behavior be addressed? 00:45:37 Some of MP Georgie Purcell’s effective campaigns for animal welfare 00:53:45 Inspiring people to be more politically active 00:57:26 Stranded on a desert island

Today’s podcast is supported by Complement, our co-hosts of the Plantapalooza: Longevity Online Festival. Claim your free VIP ticket at https://plnt.news/Planta Welcome to The Plant Based News Podcast, in this episode we have a very special guest. She is a gastroenterologist, an author, and an expert on the role of inflammation, diet, and disease. Her name is Dr. Shilpa Ravella, and she has just published a fascinating book called A Silent Fire: The Story of Inflammation, Diet & Disease. Dr. Ravella is also a vegan herself and an advocate for plant-based nutrition. Buy Dr. Shilpa Ravella book 'A Silent Fire: The Story of Inflammation, Diet and Disease' here - https://amzn.to/45A0d1B Follow Shilpa on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/shilpa.ravella/ Host: Robbie Lockie Editor: Polly Foreman Audio Editor: Phil Marriott Social Media: Darrell Sawczuk 00:00:00 An introduction to Dr. Shilpa Ravella 00:01:08 The beginning of Dr. Shilpa’s vegan journey 00:02:30 Support from others during those formative years 00:04:49 Training in Gastroenterology 00:06:40 How the food you eat affects your gut (TED-Ed information) 00:07:50 How bacteria makes up our bodies 00:11:44 SPONSOR: Complement ad 00:12:42 The importance of Dietary Fibre (TED-Ed information) 00:14:40 How inflammation affects our health 00:21:10 Taking Inulin supplements 00:22:17 The benefits of fermented foods (TED-Ed information) 00:23:57 Leaky Gut Syndrome 00:27:10 Balancing vegan values with professional obligations 00:33:39 Fecal transplants 00:39:49 Celebrating veganism as a hobby 00:42:59 An amazing day of nourishing foods: What we should be consuming to reducing health issues 00:47:25 How to eat fermented foods 00:55:48 Stranded on a desert island

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast! This episode is sponsored by Complement, our co-hosts of the UPCOMING Plantapalooza: Longevity Online Festival. We've also teamed up to offer you the chance to win a dream vacation to the Mayan jungle - enter now at https://plnt.news/GetawayWin Joining us today is Drew Harrisberg, an exercise physiologist, sports scientist, and diabetes educator from Australia. Drew was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes aged 22. He says his “world shifted,” after his diagnosis, but that he made positive changes to the way he eats, lives, moves, and approaches life as a result. So positive were these changes, that he says that he’s happier and healthier than he was before his diagnosis. The PBN Podcast is hosted by Robbie Lockie, Edited by Phil Marriott and produced by Xisca Taylor, Social Media Darrell Sawczuk. Follow Drew on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/drews.daily.dose/?hl=en-gb 00:00:00 An introduction to Drew Harrisberg 00:04:03 Discovering the plant-based lifestyle 00:08:58 Michelle McMacken on the benefits of a plant-based diet to help combat diabetes 00:10:07 Researching the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle 00:12:07 Michelle McMacken on protein 00:13:12 What is diabetes and what causes it? 00:22:20 The frustrations of the health benefits of a plant-based diet being ignored by those suffering 00:26:48 *Complement ad* 00:27:40 The best thing you can do for your health 00:31:10 The Carnivore Diet: Talking With Docs - medical professionals, Dr. Zalzal and Dr. Weening on the dangers of a meat-only diet 00:32:56 Piers Morgan chats to Mikhalia Peterson to discuss her steak-only food regime 00:42:00 Toxic gender behaviour, stereotypes and bullying 01:01:45 Animals 01:04:35 Drew’s musical talents 01:05:30 Drew Harrisberg ‘My Two Hands’ clip 01:07:01 Stranded on a desert island

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast! This week I’m joined by Lou Hamilton, an author, artist, and creative director. Lou is the owner of a podcast guest agency, and she’s well-versed in the power of podcasts in raising awareness and spreading important messages. She also hosts her own podcast, named Brave New Girl, which brings together mission-driven leaders who are focused on the health and wellbeing of people and the planet. Follow Lou on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/brave_newgirl/ 00:00:00 An introduction to Lou Hamilton 00:03:10 Beginning the vegan journey 00:06:43 Childhood food 00:10:15 Brave New Girl podcast 00:16:00 Making social media a positive and inspiring place 00:24:30 Artificial Intelligence and Chat GPT 00:32:30 Finding your calm space & connecting with the Earth 00:40:32 Equality & powerful women in business 00:47:25 Greta Thunberg & Andrew Tate 00:49:45 Inspiring and educating men about feminism 00:56:15 The Venus Project - a platform for change 01:06:25 2040 Documentary 01:09:45 Nichiren Buddhism 01:19:54 Stranded on a desert island