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...

A few years and many lifestyle changes have gone by since the last time we’ve done an episode all about budgeting, and it was time for an update! Inspired by Toni’s new book, this episode covers our newly updated tips for saving time and money while encouraging a healthy, plant-based lifestyle for the whole family.   Show Notes: The story of how Toni has become budget conscious How to be smarter and more efficient in the kitchen What changes when you are cooking and budgeting for a...

Amber Allen is a YouTuber and mom of 3 kids and 3 rescue dogs who strives for balance by living as low waste as possible while still eating wonderful food and having fun. She’s on a mission to show the world that small changes can have a big impact, and she’s on the show to tell us all about how!   Show Notes: Amber’s mission of raising her family with a low-waste, plant-based lifestyle How Amber started living plant-based, and how she accidentally became low-waste How Amber got...

At 86 and 56, Ann and Jane Esselstyn are pictures of ageless health and vibrancy and spend their days hiking, doing yoga, gardening, cooking, and spreading the message that diet is the key to living a happy, strong, and disease-free life. They’re sharing their best tips for plant-based health in this episode!   Show Notes: Why and how the Esselstyns decided to make the shift toward plant-based eating What it was like to transition kids onto a plant-based diet How to make a plant-based...

Registered dietician nutritionist Nisha Melvani join us on the Plant-Powered People Podcast for a nutrition Q&A. She has a Masters in nutrition education from Columbia University, she's a graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute, and has a wealth of practical knowledge about how to thrive on a vegan diet.   Show Notes: About Nisha and her journey towards studying a Masters of nutrition at Columbia University How and why Nisha transitioned into plant-based living Nisha’s experience...

Today, Adam Sud is a plant-based coach who has helped hundreds of people reclaim their health - but it wasn’t always that way. Adam spent years of his early adulthood addicted to fast food, suffering from substance abuse, severe depression, type II diabetes, high blood pressure, severed relationships, and more. Along with his amazing story, he shares meaningful insights and his best tips for reclaiming our health in a sustainable way. Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide,...

Freya Cox was the first vegan contestant on The Great British Bake Off, showing the world that vegan baking can be as good—and even better—than baked goods made with animal products. On this episode, she shares the details of her new book Simply Vegan Baking, and she dishes out lots of plant-based baking tips for fellow home bakers!   Show Notes: How Freya became a vegan baker The meal that got Freya to go vegan Freya’s impulsive application to The Great British Bake Off Freya’s tips for...

Dan Buettner 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...

Robby Barbaro is a diabetes coach, educator, author, and international speaker who has been living with type 1 diabetes for more than twenty years. He now helps countless people improve their insulin sensitivity and gain more control over their metabolic health through Mastering Diabetes, and we’re excited to chat with him today!   Show Notes: Robby’s journey with type 1 diabetes Robby’s experience with acne, plantar fasciitis, and more How Robby decided to turn to nutrition and lifestyle...

Get a sneak peek at what’s to come this season on the Plant Powered People Podcast, plus get to know Michelle and Toni beyond podcast interviews!   Show Notes: Learn the new direction Toni and Michelle are taking with the podcast A sneak peek of who to expect on the next episodes! Exciting and in depth updates from Toni and Michelle How Toni and Michelle have been growing their businesses Proud friend moment- what Toni is proud of Michelle for Knowing when to get support in your business...

How do you reduce food waste, motivate yourself to cook healthy food at home, and keep your kitchen clean? Kristen Hong, author of Fridge Love and expert at organizing fridges and pantries is on the show to share her best tips for making food storage easy and fun!   Show Notes: How Kristen got into organizing fridges and food saving What is a nutritarian? The amazing benefits that you can expect once you start organizing your kitchen How setting aside 15 minutes per week to organize your...

How can you convince your family to go plant-based with you? Harley Quinn Smith is an actress and outspoken vegan lifestyle advocate who did just that through leading with kindness and compassion, and she’s here to share her story with us!   Show Notes: Harley Quinn’s journey from being a musician to becoming an actress How Harley Quinn gradually went vegan and started to bring her father on board What it was like adopting a bunny from the shelter & helping her heal from trauma How...

How do you find the best vegan snacks at a theme park? Russell Heiman, aka @rollercoastervegan travels the world adding to his 590+ list of roller coasters ridden, and they find the best vegan snacks in the process. They’re on the show to talk about their best theme park tips! Podcast website: http://plantpoweredpodcast.com Show notes: https://plantbasedmealplan.com/ep-80 Show Notes: How Russell conquered their fear of heights through roller coasters and unlocked a new passion Russell’s...

How can you improve the health of an entire fire station? Rip Esselstyn joined the fire department after 10 years as a professional plant-based triathlete, and that’s exactly what he did! Now, Rip empowers the masses to take control of their health through his books, podcast, food brand, and more.   Show Notes: The Esselstyn family’s journey from consuming the Standard American Diet to becoming leaders in the healthy plant-based living space Learning to cook tasty plant-based meals The...

Imagine eating dozens of vegetables worth of nutrients, but only within a few bites? That’s what you can do when you eat sprouts! Doug Evans, serial entrepreneur and author of “The Sprout Book” is here to tell us everything there is to know about sprouting.   Everything you need to know about sprouts Growing your own food at home with sprouts How Doug’s family history of illness influenced his journey How meeting a vegan lady sparked his “cold cucumber” moment Doug’s philosophy around...