This week I’m excited to welcome to the show a very exciting guest - animal, climate, and human rights activist and founder of APEX Advocacy Christopher “Soul” Eubanks. After discovering the horrors of animal exploitation, Soul became vegan, began doing community organising, and helped co-organise Atlanta’s first-ever animal rights march. In 2021 Soul founded APEX Advocacy, a non-profit animal rights organisation that uses digital content creation and grassroots activism for animal...

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast, where we discuss the latest innovations and the remarkable stories of the people who are changing the vegan world. Joining me today is Darko Mandich, CEO and Co-Founder of MeliBio - an award-winning food technology company based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Darko is an impact entrepreneur who is passionate about changing the way we produce and consume food in order to sustainably feed 10 billion people with nutritious foods...

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast! Today I am joined by David Bucca, founder and CEO of food-tech startup Change Foods - a precision fermentation tech company creating animal-free dairy products. David is a passionate food industry professional with expertise in alternative proteins. With close to a decade of experience in food innovation, David has been at the forefront of creating sustainable, ethical, and healthier alternatives to animal-based foods. David...

Welcome back to another episode of the PBN podcast! Today we have Philip Lymbery Global Chief Executive of animal welfare charity 'Compassion in World Farming'. Philip is an ornithologist, photographer, dedicated animal advocate and award-winning author who has been leading Compassion for more than a decade. His critically acclaimed books, Farmageddon: The true cost of cheap meat, and Dead Zone: where the wild things were, were the first mainstream books to show factory farming as a major...

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News Podcast! I am joined today by a remarkable young person, Tabay Atkins, who is known for his work as a vegan chef, philanthropist, plant-based advocate, and America’s youngest yoga teacher. Tabay discovered his passion for yoga after witnessing his mum’s battle with cancer and the positive effects that yoga practice had in her recovery. He became the youngest certified yoga teacher at age 11 and later went on to complete 500-hour Vinyasa...

It is my pleasure to welcome you back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast. Joining me this time we have Baltimore-based vegan advocate, content creator, and spiritual wellness coach Jamila Anahata, best known for her platform The Soulful Veganista. Jamila is passionate about empowering people with her work, particularly those experiencing marginalization, helping them live more authentically. She often covers topics like self-empowerment, spirituality and living...

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast! Today we are delving deeper into the rise of the vegan fashion industry, as I am joined by fashion designer and activist Sarah Regensburger. Sarah Regensburger launched her namesake sustainable vegan fashion brand in 2018 to platform a vision of creativity with no boundaries, made for rebels with a cause. The Sarah Regensburger collections stand for unapologetic individuality, diversity, and a more sustainable future. The PBN...

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast! Macken Murphy is a graduate of Boston University, where he completed a dual major in History and Biological Anthropology in 2020 and was honored as the student speaker for the 2020 commencement. He then went on to pursue a postgraduate degree in Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology at Oxford. The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, edited by Phil Marriott and researched and scripted by Antonia...

This episode is sponsored by ZenB. Get your hands on delicious award winning plant-based products at - www.zenb.co.uk (Use ‘PBN40’ & save 40%) Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast! This time we're thrilled to be joined by activist, author, and consultant Emma Hakansson, whose work in the fashion industry has set the tone for ethical fashion, raising awareness around the deep-seated issues of the industry. Emma is the founding director of ethical production...

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast. We are joined today by Dr. Nitu Bajekal, also known as “the plant-based gynae”. Dr. Nitu is a gynaecologist with over 35 years’ experience in Women’s Health. She provides medical and holistic care for women with a variety of health concerns. Her expertise in menopause, fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome (or PCOS) and cervical cancer screening makes her one of the leading experts in the field. The PBN Podcast is hosted and...

Todays episode is supported by our friends over at lovecomplement.com - check out their epic January deals to support your new years resolutions. Today we have the pleasure of sitting down with vegan cook, author, and creator of the popular vegan blog Rainbow Plant Life, Nisha Vora, whose intriguing life journey has led her from pursuing a career as a lawyer to teaching people how to master healthy and delicious vegan cooking at home. At Rainbow Plant Life, which she has been running full...

Welcome back to another week of the Plant Based News podcast. We have a very special guest on today’s episode. Best known for her roles in cult classics such as Clueless and The Crush, our guest on the podcast today is none other than actress, entrepreneur, and vegan advocate Alicia Silverstone. Becoming vegan in her early 20s, she first made the lifestyle change out of consideration for animal welfare. Since the early 2000s, she has been a strong advocate for animal rights and has...

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast! This week I am delighted to welcome to the podcast animal advocate and founder of Barn Sanctuary Dan McKernan. Dan’s journey of animal advocacy goes back a few years to when he decided to leave a successful, high-paying job in the tech industry in Austin, Texas. He decided to return to his home in rural Michigan and was intent on transforming his family’s 140-year-old farm into a safe haven for farmed animals. This is how in...

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News Podcast! We are joined by a familiar face, environmentalist, scientist, and educator Matthew Shribman. Last time Matthew was on the podcast we talked about environmentalism and ways in which we communicate the scientific facts about the current state of our planet and the climate crisis. As an educator and a science communicator, Matthew has made significant strides in educating people on the importance of action and solutions.  Today...

Today on the PBN Podcast, we are joined by two special guests – Nicola Harris & Anita Krajnc of Plant Based Treaty, an international movement and grassroots campaign designed to put food systems at the forefront of combating the climate crisis. Anita Krajnc is co-founder of Toronto Pig Save and the global Animal Save Movement. The groups bear witness to animals at slaughterhouses and are dedicated to promoting an equitable, eco-friendly vegan vision for the world through grassroots...

Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast, where I am joined today by the President and CEO of the Institute of Plant-Based Medicine gastroenterologist Dr. Angie Sadeghi. Based in California, Dr. Sadeghi is an expert in the digestive system and a passionate vegan advocate. She is committed to helping people through an integrative approach that helps them lead healthier and longer lives. Dr. Angie’s personal journey is what has inspired her to help patients stay fit and...

We have a very exciting guest joining us on this episode of the PBN Podcast - American actor and director Paul Wesley. Best known for his lead role as Stefan Salvatore in the drama series The Vampire Diaries, Paul has been an advocate for animal rights for many years. Speaking up against the unnecessary suffering of animals, over the years he has participated in events and supported activist organizations such as Mercy For Animals and Farm Sanctuary. Follow Paul on Instagram here -...

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast! Today we are joined by certified medical doctor, plant-based healer and nutrition specialist Dr. Brooke Goldner, founder of VeganMedicalDoctor.com, GoodbyeLupus.com, and is known as the creator of the Hyper-nourishing Healing Protocol for Lupus Recovery. We are pleased to welcome Dr. Goldner on this episode of the PBN Podcast to talk more in depth about her own inspiring life story and journey of overcoming lupus. Follow...

Welcome to another special episode of the PBN Podcast! We are delighted to be joined again by plant-based advocate Chuck Carroll, also known as The Weight Loss Champion. In the previous episode with Chuck, we spoke about his amazing weight loss transformation and how switching to a plant-based diet allowed him to conquer his food addiction and improve his health in the long run. We spoke about Chuck’s weight loss journey and the instrumental role that going plant-based has played in his...

Joining us on today’s episode of the PBN Podcast is social entrepreneur Sonalie Figueiras – founder & CEO at Green Queen, Ekowarehouse & SourceGreenPackaging.com. Sonalie was born in Hong Kong to French and Indian parents. She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and has a background in digital marketing, publishing and sustainability. Now with over a decade of experience in those fields, she has successfully launched several businesses centred around sustainability and...

Joining us on the PBN Podcast is not one but two really exciting guests – plant-based nutrition specialists and co-founders of Plant Based Health Online Dr Shireen Kassam and Dr Laura Freeman. Dr Shireen Kassam is a Consultant Haematologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer at King’s College Hospital, London with a specialist interest in the treatment of lymphoma. Shireen is passionate about promoting plant-based nutrition for the prevention and reversal of chronic disease and for maintaining...

Welcome back to the PBN podcast! Joining us as a guest today is vegan fitness instructor from Manchester, Andrew Roberts. You might know him as the fit young man, who earlier in 2021 conducted an experiment gaining and then losing 20kg or over 4 stones of weight! Andrew is an established fitness professional. With this experiment, he wanted to experience first-hand what he preached and embarked on this journey to better understand the mentality of someone trying to lose weight. He also...

This week's podcast is supported by our friends over at Nuzest. You can get 20% off their amazing vegan protein by visiting nuzest.us/pbn20! In this episode of the PBN Podcast, we are sitting down with Charlie Rocket Jabaley who is a globally-recognized entrepreneur, speaker, and influencer on a mission to transform the lives of millions of people worldwide. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Charlie built a booming music business managing the careers of successful Atlanta artists such as...

This week's podcast is supported by our friends over at Nuzest. You can get 20% off their amazing vegan protein by visiting nuzest.us/pbn20! With us today is a very exciting guest: Marisa Health, CEO of the Plant Based Food Alliance. In 2021 she founded the Plant-Based Food Alliance UK - a coalition of organisations in the UK's plant-based food & drink industry, united in their vision of a more sustainable, healthy & secure food system. With the aim of making the UK a global leader...

This week's podcast is supported by our friends over at Nuzest. You can get 20% off their amazing vegan protein by visiting nuzest.us/pbn20! Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast. Today we sit down today with leading gastroenterologist, nutritionist, and author Dr. WIll Bulsiewicz. Dr. WIll Bulsiewicz, also known as Dr. B and The Gut Health MD, is a graduate of Georgetown University School of Medicine. He trained in internal medicine at Northwestern Memorial...