Plant-Powered People Podcast

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 America, gives us the 4-pronged evidence-driven approach to beating and preventing breast cancer. This powerful and practical episode raises some controversial health topics, from genetics to soy to Keto, bringing the heat with what the data actually says about how you and your loved ones can be cancer-free, including lots of practical tips you can easily implement, starting today! Episode Show Notes Newsletter Sign-Up Support Our Podcast on Patreon Your Hosts: Toni Okamoto (founder of Plant-Based on a Budget) & Michelle Cehn (founder of World of Vegan) Thanks for tuning in to the Plant-Powered People Podcast! Be sure to subscribe at PlantPoweredPodcast.com to get our podcast e-mail newsletters.  Resources Plant-Based on a Budget (budget recipes) World of Vegan (vegan recipes and guides) The Thrive Bundle The Friendly Vegan Cookbook Plant-Based on a Budget Meal Plans Connect with World of Vegan Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Newsletter

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 today to counter myths about nutrition while unlocking the adventure and joy behind the power of food. Tune in for all the practical tips and tricks that you need to keep a clear ahead about nutrition, including the red flags you need to know to tune out nutrition misinformation! Episode Show Notes Newsletter Sign-Up Support Our Podcast on Patreon Your Hosts: Toni Okamoto (founder of Plant-Based on a Budget) & Michelle Cehn (founder of World of Vegan) Thanks for tuning in to the Plant-Powered People Podcast! Be sure to subscribe at PlantPoweredPodcast.com to get our podcast e-mail newsletters.  Resources Plant-Based on a Budget (budget recipes) World of Vegan (vegan recipes and guides) The Thrive Bundle The Friendly Vegan Cookbook Plant-Based on a Budget Meal Plans Connect with World of Vegan Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Newsletter

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 Sign-Up Support Our Podcast on Patreon REMINDER: Don't miss the Thrive Bundle! This phenomenal collection of tools is exactly what you need to empower your New Year transformation, providing you with thousands of dollars of the BEST plant-based wellness resources available today! Your Hosts: Toni Okamoto (founder of Plant-Based on a Budget) & Michelle Cehn (founder of World of Vegan) Thanks for tuning in to the Plant-Powered People Podcast! Be sure to subscribe at PlantPoweredPodcast.com to get our podcast e-mail newsletters.  Resources Plant-Based on a Budget (budget recipes) World of Vegan (vegan recipes and guides) The Thrive Bundle The Friendly Vegan Cookbook Plant-Based on a Budget Meal Plans Connect with World of Vegan Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Newsletter

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 favorite creators have contributed resources and products to the Thrive Bundle - from full-length cookbooks, to meal plans, to fitness guides, and more.  It includes $2500 worth of products and tools to help you step into living more consciously and healthfully, no matter where you are in your plant-based journey. This bundle doesn’t stop with recipes and meal plans, but includes all sorts of wellness topics - yoga, meditation, breathwork, nutrition, and even gardening.  And this week only, it’s selling for only $48! That’s bonkers! Do you realize that's a discount of 98%?! As you know, our mission has always been to help people thrive compassionately and sustainability and it means SO much to us to be able to offer you this jam-packed-with-goodness Thrive Bundle, as a way we can encourage and support you like never before. With a quick and easy download, you can have at your fingertips $2500 worth of valuable, practical, beautiful, and easy-to-use resources that will be available for you whenever you’re ready. Step into your opportunity to thrive, making this your best year yet! But don’t wait! This steep discount on the Thrive Bundle is only available until January 2nd!  Get it right now and let us know what you think of it! We can’t wait to hear how it brings you joy and health.  THRIVE BUNDLE: ONE WEEK ONLY $48! Podcast Show Notes Newsletter Sign-Up Support Our Podcast on Patreon Your Hosts: Toni Okamoto (founder of Plant-Based on a Budget) & Michelle Cehn (founder of World of Vegan) Thanks for tuning in to the Plant-Powered People Podcast! Be sure to subscribe at PlantPoweredPodcast.com to get our podcast e-mail newsletters.  Resources Plant-Based on a Budget (budget recipes) World of Vegan (vegan recipes and guides) The Friendly Vegan Cookbook Plant-Based on a Budget Meal Plans Connect with World of Vegan Website Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Newsletter

“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 teaches our audience how to take back their health and live like they mean it, starting with how we define health and the role of mindset in overall health. Kris lives out an inspiring model for this as she shares what it is that brings her victory, even in mourning—and it’s more than just staying alive! Podcast Show Notes  Newsletter Sign-Up Support Our Podcast on Patreon Your Hosts: Toni Okamoto (founder of Plant-Based on a Budget) & Michelle Cehn (founder of World of Vegan) We're so excited to gain insight from Kris Carr, a multiple New York Times best-selling author, wellness activist, and cancer thriver. She wrote and directed the documentary film Crazy Sexy Cancer for TLC, and has written many books, including: Crazy Sexy Cancer Survivor Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips Crazy Sexy Diet Crazy Sexy Kitchen Crazy Sexy Juice I Am Not a Mourning Person Thanks for tuning in to the Plant-Powered People Podcast! Be sure to subscribe at PlantPoweredPodcast.com to get our podcast e-mail newsletters.  Resources Plant-Based on a Budget (budget recipes) World of Vegan (vegan recipes and guides) The Friendly Vegan Cookbook Plant-Based on a Budget Meal Plans Connect with World of Vegan Website Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Newsletter

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 is just a part of life. Dr. Greger brings hope for us all in this fascinating episode that reveals the secrets—and the science!—behind living a long, healthy life. Podcast Show Notes  Newsletter Sign-Up Support Our Podcast on Patreon Your Hosts: Toni Okamoto (founder of Plant-Based on a Budget) & Michelle Cehn (founder of World of Vegan) We're so excited to gain insight from award-winning physician Dr. Michael Greger, author of the newly released book How Not to Age. He is an internationally recognized speaker in the field of nutrition, and a New York Times bestselling author. He shares with us a sneak peek into his new book filled with an accessible break-down of the peer-reviewed science of what contributes not just to lifespan but to healthspan—staying healthy as you age— which is the true key to long, healthy life that we all long for. Thanks for tuning in to the Plant-Powered People Podcast! Be sure to subscribe at PlantPoweredPodcast.com to get our podcast e-mail newsletters.  Resources Plant-Based on a Budget (budget recipes) World of Vegan (vegan recipes and guides) The Friendly Vegan Cookbook Plant-Based on a Budget Meal Plans Connect with World of Vegan Website Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Newsletter

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, specific wording and phrases, and even role-plays conversations with Toni and Michelle to help anyone feel more comfortable engaging about veganism (or other issues that matter to you!) with just about anyone you come across, not the least, family at the holiday meal table.  Show Notes  Newsletter Sign-Up Support The Show Your Hosts: Toni Okamoto & Michelle Cehn  Thanks for tuning in to the Plant-Powered People Podcast! Be sure to subscribe at PlantPoweredPodcast.com to get our podcast e-mail newsletters.  Resources Plant-Based on a Budget (budget recipes) World of Vegan (vegan recipes and guides) The Friendly Vegan Cookbook Plant-Based on a Budget Meal Plans Connect with World of Vegan Website Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Newsletter

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 authenticity. Toni shares about an exciting and humbling season of traveling as well as her experience at a hot concert. And keep listening to the end for Toni and Michelle's fall favorites that they recommend! Show Notes  Newsletter Sign-Up Support The Show Your Hosts: Toni Okamoto & Michelle Cehn  Thanks for tuning in to the Plant-Powered People Podcast! Be sure to subscribe at PlantPoweredPodcast.com to get our podcast e-mail newsletters.  Resources Plant-Based on a Budget (budget recipes) World of Vegan (vegan recipes and guides) The Friendly Vegan Cookbook Plant-Based on a Budget Meal Plans Connect with World of Vegan Website Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Newsletter

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 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 unique stories from his many quests and expeditions with National Geographic Dan’s experience with archeological expeditions What is a blue zone? How Dan discovered the 5 blue zones and why they got the name “blue zones” The characteristics the people in blue zones Carbohydrates: the confusion and why you shouldn’t be afraid of them The difference between good and bad carbohydrates How the Standard American Diet came to be How the Standard American Diet ended up including so much added sugar Why it can be so difficult to make diet changes even when we know something is bad for us The role our environment and community play in our health Blue zone-like habits that you can incorporate into your life without travelling anywhere Why Dan transitioned into a plant-based lifestyle as a result of studying blue zones How to make it easier for others to make more plant-based diet choices The importance of surrounding yourself with people that inspire your health goals Some simple guidelines for adopting a healthier, plant-based lifestyle A little challenge for you to start incorporating healthy, delicious recipes into your life long-term Evidence-based tips to get young, picky eaters to eat vegetables Healthy cultural ways of eating that we should take note of About Dan’s new book Thank you to our sponsors Caraway Home and Yai’s Thai (use code PLANTPOWER at checkout for 20% off at yaisthai.com) Resources: Dan's Netflix documentary Dan’s books Dan’s Instagram Dan’s Website Plant-Based On a Budget Holiday Resources World of Vegan Holiday Resources

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 Good Podcast, and a long-time leader in food sustainability. Podcast Website (PlantPoweredPodcast.com) Episode Show Notes Support The Show Your Hosts: Toni Okamoto & Michelle Cehn  Thanks for tuning in to the Plant-Powered People Podcast! Be sure to subcribe at PlantPoweredPodcast.com to get our podcast e-mail newsletters.  More From Toni & Michelle Plant-Based on a Budget (budget recipes) World of Vegan (vegan recipes and guides) The Friendly Vegan Cookbook Plant-Based on a Budget Meal Plans 7 Days Mini Documentary Show Notes Dear friends, Get ready to sink your teeth into the juicy topic of alternative proteins—including cultivated meat (aka cultured meat or lab-grown meat), plant-based meats, and even fungi meat! Oh, but hold your tofu—it's not just some veggie tale. These innovations are true game-changers that are redirecting what the future of food will look like! And guess what? We've got the ultimate protein pro in the house! Please welcome the incredible Paul Shapiro, a bestselling author, podcaster, CEO extraordinaire, and yep, you guessed it, Toni's better half. Paul is a fun-guy who spends his days whipping up a fungi storm at The Better Meat Co., fighting for food sustainability and a world where animals can live their best lives. Join us as Paul spills the mushrooms on mind-blowing alternative protein solutions. Brace yourselves for the scoop on growing meat without the moo, and get ready to feast your ears on the tantalizing wonders of mycoproteins—nature's very own superfood. Whether you're a devoted herbivore or a curious carnivore, this episode will have you drooling with excitement! So, if you're hungry for a taste of the future, pull up a chair and tune in, because we're serving up a sizzling blend of entertainment and education. It's time to meat the revolution! ♡ Michelle & Toni  Key Points From the Episode:  Paul’s journey toward becoming vegan The evolution of Paul’s approach to helping animals How Paul and Toni met Paul’s experience making and distributing animal welfare documentaries A short history of how animal exploitation has decreased due to human inventions Paul’s journey toward founding the Better Meat Co. Paul’s take on why cultivated (human-grown) meat is beneficial for the world, even among so many plant-based options The surprising statistics about the demand for animal products The process of creating cultivated meat Understanding that there is no perfect way to be vegan Why cultivated meat is a cleaner and safer way to produce meat The top 3 things that motivate food purchasing decisions Mycoprotein: What it is and why it is a superfood whether you are vegan or not Related Resources Plant-Based Meat Guide 10 Innovative Vegan Meats Brands Make Your Own Vegetarian Roasts Connect With Toni & Plant-Based on a Budget Website Instagram (@plantbasedonabudget) TikTok (@plantbasedonabudget) YouTube Facebook Pinterest LinkedIn Connect With Michelle & World of Vegan Website Instagram (@vegan) TikTok (@worldofvegan) YouTube Facebook  Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Connect With Our Guest, Paul Shapiro: Paul’s Website Paul’s Book Paul’s Instagram Paul’s Podcast   Thank You to Our Episode Sponsors Caraway Home makes the most beautiful modern non-toxic, eco-friendly, non-stick, easy-to-clean cookware. Visit CarawayHome.com/plantpoweredkitchen and use our special code PLANTPOWEREDKITCHEN to get 10% off your next purchase.  Organifi is a line of organic superfood blends that offers plant-based nutrition made with high quality ingredients. Each Organifi blend is made with ingredients that are organic and free of fillers and contain less than 3g of sugar per serving. Head over to organifi.com/plantpower and use our coupon code PLANTPOWER for 20% off your order.