Vangile Makwakwa is an author, podcast host, founder of wealthy-money.com, and of course: vegan! Vangile shares her vegan story, how veganism factors into the retreats she leads, and how it supported her through releasing trauma. Speaking to the impact that different forms of systemic oppression have on personal finances and wealth, Vangile discusses her finance journey from a deeply personal perspective, and outlines how that has informed her career.

You’ve probably heard a lot of the discussions. They may sing the praises of the Mediterranean diet, talk about the detrimental nature of oils, and frame Forks Over Knives as the be-all, end-all. Beyond the surface though, what does the actual science say? Dr. Scott Lear has been a leading scientist in preventing heart disease for over 20 years. Scott is a professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University, and he conducts research into how lifestyle can prevent and...

Why is evidence-based veganism important? Why does pseudoscience damage the vegan movement? What is pseudoscience, anyway? On this episode of The No-B.S. Vegan, Jaebien Rosario joins me to talk about some of my favourite topics, including these questions [and many more!] Jaebien is a certified nutrition coach and personal trainer with a background in psychology, public health, and philosophy. Currently, he studies public health at a graduate level and is interested in plant-based nutrition,...

Isaias Hernandez is an Environmental Educator & Content Creator of QueerBrownVegan, where he educates people on the intersecting climate crises through a justice-oriented lens. Isaias and I discuss intersectionality, veganism and food insecurity, BIPOC voices in veganism, de-centreing whiteness in environmentalism/veganism, diversity and inclusion, and much [much] more.

Scholar, author, and editor Dr. Gregory Tague is on the show to discuss his book, The Vegan Evolution: Transforming Diets and Agriculture. We talk about how and why veganism needs to be the wave of the future for human and planetary health, educating young members of our society, and why anatomically modern humans are not born hunters and eaters of meat. From Gregory’s book: “We are genetically predisposed to eat for survival, but we are not genetically programmed to eat meat three times a...

Within veganism is a well-known movement of “absolutely no oil” proponents. Several high-profile vegan doctors and cardiologists promote a 100% no-oil diet for everyone across the population. In this episode, we discuss why this doesn’t fit with the current peer-reviewed research. Not all oils are equal, and there’s a large body of research showing certain types of oil are, in fact, good for us. Dr. Matthew Nagra is a Naturopathic Doctor devoted to bringing the most...

Can vegans participate in endurance sports at the same level as their non-vegan counterparts? What are some of the challenges they face? We answer these questions [and more] in today’s episode.  Vic Johnson is a sports nutrition coach for outdoor athletes, working primarily with trail runners, cyclists, triathletes, skiers and other mountain athletes.  He has degrees in psychology, public health, and dietetics. Vic has eaten a primarily plant-based diet for over 15 years and has competed in...

Toni Okamoto is the founder of Plant-Based on a Budget, the popular website and social media platform that teaches millions how to eat more plants without breaking their budget. She’s also the author of the forthcoming Plant-Based on a Budget Quick & Easy cookbook, and the co-host of The Plant-Powered People Podcast. Toni’s work has been profiled by NPR, NBC News, Parade, and she’s a regular presence on local and national morning shows across the US, where she teaches viewers how to...

Debbie Adler is a plant-based chef, bakery owner, and the award-winning cookbook author of the critically-acclaimed Sweet, Savory & Free: Insanely Delicious Plant-Based Recipes without any of the Top 8 Food Allergens, and Sweet Debbie’s Organic Treats: Allergy-free & Vegan Recipes from the Famous Los Angeles Bakery. Debbie is a plant-based cooking and baking instructor and her popular online courses Plant Powerful Life GPS, Quintessential Health 360° and The Complete Plant Powerful...

Ernalee Shannon is a Bio-Kinesiologist, Holistic Health Practitioner, ADHD [Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder] Sanity Saver Coach, Author, Speaker, and creator of the ADHD Sanity Saver Reset. As a child, Ernalee says she was “as ADHD as they come”. After healing her own health crisis and brain, she has spent the last 36 years helping people achieve the health and wellbeing that eludes them. It's her superpower. Her passion is working with children who are just like she used to be. ...

Dr. John Rusin is an internationally recognized strength coach, speaker, and writer.   With more than a decade of elite-level training experience and advanced degrees in both exercise science and physical therapy, Dr. Rusin has developed performance, regeneration, and aesthetics programs for some of the world’s best strength, power, and endurance athletes. Dr. Rusin’s present and past client list includes MLB All-Stars, NFL All-Pros, Olympic gold medalists,...

"Veganuary" is a popular challenge that encourages participants to go vegan for the month of January. Long-term ethical vegans like myself would prefer the approach to veganism to be longer-term than just 1 month. Approaching veganism as a “challenge” for a certain length of time hints at short-term “bootcamp” style weight loss programs that don’t often lead to long-lasting results. (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in to each daily advent...

Some inspirational quotes from past podcast guests. (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in to each daily advent calendar episode to find out what it was about!)

3 reasons why goal-setting might backfire, and what to do instead. (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in to each daily advent calendar episode to find out what it was about!)

Tips for fuelling cardio and strength training on a 100% plant-based diet. (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in to each daily advent calendar episode to find out what it was about!)

A reading from my book, The Vegan Athlete, on busting myths about soy. (Higher soy intake is associated with positive health outcomes, not negative ones.) (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in to each daily advent calendar episode to find out what it was about!)

Vegans aren’t as proficient in endurance sports, right?  [NOT.] Meet Sonya Looney.  She’s a world champion pro mountain biker, certified health and performance coach, podcast host, and TEDx speaker. She was featured in the New York Times bestseller The Plant-Based Athlete by Matt Frazier and Robert Cheeke (check out episode 94 of #TheNoBSVegan with Robert, by the way).  Sonya has raced her mountain bike across the world in over 25 countries at the hardest endurance races, in places like...

“Superfood” is a marketing term. It was invented in order to sell products. It’s not a legitimate concept in nutritional science, and has no standard definition. (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in to each daily advent calendar episode to find out what it was about!)

A few hard-hitting quotes from The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That Make us Overeat, by Stephan J. Guyenet (PhD in neuroscience, and an obesity researcher). (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in to each daily advent calendar episode to find out what it was about!)

These terms are often used interchangeably, and sometimes just for marketing purposes, but they mean slightly different things. (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in to each daily advent calendar episode to find out what it was about!)

Veganism is often touted as a weight loss diet. I don't think it should be, and here's why. (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in to each daily advent calendar episode to find out what it was about!)

Before working with us, one of our clients was used to getting fast results from extreme programs, but then losing those results after the programs ended. Hear how my colleague Coach Zoe approached this challenge. We're all about sustainable changes that you can maintain for the rest of your life, without worrying that you'll lose the habits you've built or the results you've achieved! (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in to each daily advent...

By popular request, I finally perform accordion on the podcast, just for fun! I'm joined (also on accordion) by Walter Martella: jazz musician, conductor, instructor, and Director of the Powell River Academy of Music.

Recently, one of our clients told me, “I have such an all-or-nothing approach to nutrition. I’m either “on” 100%, or completely off. And when I’m “on” at 100%, completely on point, it doesn’t last very long”. Here's my response. (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in to each daily advent calendar episode to find out what it was about!)

You do not need to weigh your food, track your macros, drink lemon juice and cayenne pepper in your water every morning, avoid carbs, or add sustainably-sourced Scandinavian lingonberries to all your smoothies. What most health and fitness companies are trying to sell you are details. You need to focus on the basics to get results. Here are my 4 health and fitness priorities, and I ignore everything else. (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in to...