How can we live sustainably whe excess and waste are all around us? Today’s guest shows us how to flip the switch from the overwhelming “there’s so much to do” to the empowering “there’s so much we CAN do!” Colleen Patrick-Goudeau reveals just how simple it can be, from packaging you didn't even know you could reduce to swaps that might surprise you! Episode Show Notes Newsletter Sign-Up Support Our Podcast on Patreon Your Hosts: Toni Okamoto (founder of Plant-Based on a Budget)...

Stretch your food budget while saving the planet and enjoying fabulous flavors with these phenomenal tips by our good friend and THE expert on scrappy cooking, Carleigh Bodrug of PlantYou. She shares everything from how to make your fresh greens last for weeks, to how to make versatile kitchen staples out of what is often thrown away. Episode Show Notes Newsletter Sign-Up Support Our Podcast on Patreon Your Hosts: Toni Okamoto (founder of Plant-Based on a Budget) & Michelle...

Bring joy to yourself and your neighbors, as you break from the norm and support the birds, butterflies, and bees with this gardening-made-easy episode! Learn how anybody, with whatever space you already have, can make huge strides in supporting your local wildlife and ecosystem, all while growing your own delicious & nutritious & affordable food supply. Farmer, researcher, and naturalist extraordinaire Jimmy Videle joins us to show just how doable it is to start small with a...

Everybody poops! But for some it’s not so easy and if so, this episode is for you. We’ve all heard about IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), but you may be shocked at just how common and commonly undiagnosed it is!  We’ve brought you registered dietitians Dahlia Marin and James Marin to learn all the ins and outs of gut health, from IBS to SIBO, to how you can identify if that is your struggle and what you can do to reverse and heal all that pain and start living a comfortable, happy life...

Life is BUSY, but here’s how to get back more time in your day and the tool that will make that happen! You’ve likely heard of or already own an Instant Pot, but have you wondered if you’re taking advantage of all it’s capable of? Are you really using it to free you to live a more active life?  We get it, pressure cookers can be intimidating, and even if you’ve mastered the basics, figuring out more advanced uses can be overwhelming. That’s why we brought you Instant Pot cookbook author...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Michelle and Toni celebrate on 100 episodes together! Here they get personal, revealing their tips on goal setting and mindset that leads to success - both professionally and personally, sharing what habits and routines have turned their lives around, and discussing how they stay fresh and motivated in the face of an ever-changing social media world.  Show Notes  Newsletter Sign-Up Support The Show Your Hosts: Toni Okamoto & Michelle Cehn  Thanks for tuning in to the Plant-Powered...

Have you felt compelled to take more action to support the environment, but aren’t sure where to start, or feel overwhelmed by how expensive and daunting it seems? Join our conversation with Farmer Nick to learn what’s really contributing to our environmental woes, what’s at stake, and better yet, three actionable (and affordable!) steps that anyone can take, starting today. Podcast Website (PlantPoweredPodcast.com) Episode Show Notes Support The Show Your Hosts: Toni...

Miyoko Schinner shares her journey pioneering a plant-based cheese revolution, discusses the vital importance of ethical business practices and corporate responsibility, and reveals some exciting plans she has for the future. 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...

The moral arc of the universe was changed by Peter Singer, a philosopher, Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University, and author of the groundbreaking book Animal Liberation, which first came out in 1975 and sparked the animal rights movement. In this episode, he discusses practical ethics, utilitarianism, and how to make the greatest positive impact with your life. Podcast Website (PlantPoweredPodcast.com) Episode Show Notes Support The Show Your Hosts: Toni Okamoto & Michelle...

Is the future of meat fungi? Paul Shapiro thins 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 ...

Can we prevent Alzheimer's? It turns out our genes only account for about 3-5% of dementia cases, and we have a lot more control of our long-term cognitive health than we once thought. World-renowned Alzheimer’s researchers Dr. Dean Sherzai and Dr. Ayesha Sherzai join us on the podcast to share how food—most notably plant-based whole foods—play a huge role in preventing the onset of Alzheimer's.   Show Notes: How to take care of your cognitive health long term with a well-planned...

Hannah Shaw aka "The Kitten Lady," is a kitten rescuer, humane educator, and New York Times bestselling author who has dedicated her life to finding innovative ways to protect animals. She strives to create global change in the way we perceive and treat the tiniest and most vulnerable felines, and has grown a community 1+ million strong on Instagram eagerly awaiting her daily adorable rescued kitten photos and educational videos. She is an incredible example of what one person can do.   ...

Many of the leading causes of death are preventable through a plant-based diet. But how exactly do we optimize our diet? Dr. Michael Greger, the bestselling author of How Not to Die, shares his top tips for how to minimize our chances of premature death and eat healthfully with the help of the Daily Dozen checklist.   Show Notes: The amazing story that led Dr. Greger onto the path of lifestyle medicine and plant-based eating How a plant-based diet helped Dr. Greger’s grandmother...

Learn how to make an impact for animals from one of the greatest farmed animal advocates of our time: Milo Runkle. Milo is a longtime changemaker who founded Mercy For Animals at the age of 15. For two decades, he oversaw the organization’s growth into a leading international force in the prevention of cruelty to farmed animals and the promotion of compassionate food choices and policies and raised over $130 million to help expand farm animal protection work across the globe. He shared his...