In this episode, I spoke with Canadian pro football player John Rush. John shows that being fit, strong, and building muscle on a vegan diet isn't just possible: it's easy. In fact, when John switched to a vegan diet, he noticed many positive changes in his fitness and recovery. Some highlights of our conversation include John's journey, becoming a pro athlete, a typical day in the life of a pro-Canadian football player, what John eats for fitness and strength, John's switch to a vegan diet,...

In this episode, I spoke with vegan fitness coach Tui Van Renterghem AKA The Vegan CrossFit Girl. Tui shows that building muscle on a vegan diet isn't just possible: it's easy. In fact, when she switched to a vegan diet, she noticed many positive changes in her health, body, and mindset. Some highlights of our conversation include Tui's upbringing in Finland, Tui's journey to vegan eating, motivations, morning routines, and healthy mindset tips, what Tui eats and what she recommends for her...

In this episode, I sat down with dietician Courtney Myers of Nourished by Plants to chat about all things health, nutrition, and plant-based eating. We covered some important topics including Courtney's switch to plant-based eating, an omnivorous diet vs a plant-based one, what food groups we should focus on, intuitive eating, finding healthy habits that you enjoy, and much more. Courtney runs a practice in the Gold Coast and can be found online @nourished.byplants If you'd like to support...

Think it's hard to be vegan? Well, Tess from @eden.vegan joined me in conversation recently to show that simply isn't the case. Tess, through her Instagram page, shares tasty plant-based recipes, low-waste tips, and advice on switching to a vegan lifestyle. Some highlights of our conversation include her background and why she adopted a vegan lifestyle, why she started sharing her recipes and advice on social media, her plant-based shopping list, her take on ethical veganism, why she doesn't...

Want to perform at your best? Regardless of your current fitness level, chances are you'd like to improve something; be it endurance, strength, or general overall wellbeing. In this, ironically, meaty episode TJ Waterfall dives into the world of performance, recovery, and elite fitness. TJ is a registered nutritionist, having graduated with a first-class master's from University College of London, and is focussed on elite sports fitness. Some highlights of our conversation include: plant...

Today on the show I'm covering off a topic that I think is essential to the vegan and plant-based movement: the focus on being a healthy, happy, thriving vegan. In this episode, I cover how to take positive steps towards eating more plants, figuring out what to eat and recipe planning, dealing with criticism from others, how to eat out in non-vegan restaurants and peoples homes, taking steps to be vegan beyond just food, and taking care of your mental health. If you'd like to support the...

In episode 13 I sat down with Harry Bolman who has been vegan for 41 years. Some of the highlights of our conversation include what led Harry to adopt a vegan lifestyle, the meaning of Ahimsa, living a compassionate life, being an effective vegan, the environmental impacts of animal agriculture, the ethics of the dairy industry, how vegetarianism still results in killing animals, gow veganism has changed over the years and Gold Coast and Brisbane vegan eats recommendations. Documentaries...

Ever wondered where to find iron, calcium, and protein on a plant-based diet? In episode 12 I spoke with nutritionist, and Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional, Rohini Bajekal (MA Oxon, MSc Nutrition and Food Sciences, Dip IBLM) to answer questions just like that. Some of highlights of our conversation included Rohini's journey to plant-based nutrition, why she doesn't recommend animal products as part of a healthy diet, why and how plant-based nutrition can be helpful for a range...

In episode 11 I spoke with Erin and Dusty Stanczyk from Eat Move Rest about all things health, plant-based living, and veganism. Some of the highlights of our conversation include leading with compassion, Erin and Dusty's upbringing in Nebraska, health issues and the search for a cure, a chance meeting with Dr. Esselstyn, a gradual shift towards plant-based eating, finding a healthful, whole-food plant-based diet, Youtube, Instagram, blogging and running retreats in Costa Rica and...

In episode 10 I spoke to Taylor Patterson AKA The Vegan Trainer about all things vegan fitness, training, and interestingly, compassion. Some of the highlights of our conversation included Taylor's upbringing in Canada, how his Mum's transformation inspired him to became a trainer, working in a butcher's shop, starting a vegan diet low in calories, discovering a balanced whole-food plant-based diet, training tips and leading with compassion. If you'd like to support the podcast I'd love if...

In episode 9 I did something different. Instead of interviewing a guest, my husband, George, interviewed me. He was great, and I'd love to have him back on the podie. Some of the highlights of our conversation included my upbringing, my background in farming and how it's affected the way I see food, gaining my pilot's license and law degree, living in New York, London, Hong Kong, and Melbourne, my journey to veganism, what I've learned so far through the podcast, my inspirations and dream...

In episode 8 I chat to Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn about his dietary recommendations for the prevention, and even reversal, or heart disease. We discuss his personal background and his realisation that as the Chairman of the Breast Cancer Task Force, that whilst performing surgeries, they were doing nothing for the next unsuspecting patient. This realisation led to a second career in preventive medicine, something that he's been pioneering for the past 4 decades. What should you eat if you want to...

In episode 7 I had a fun chat with Reece Hignell of Masterchef Australia. We discussed his journey through two seasons of Masterchef, switching to a plant-based diet and how it has positively affected his health, and his business Cakeboi. I also learned more about his famous encounter with Katy Perry, Nigella Lawson, and Gordon Ramsey. If you'd like to support the podcast I'd love if you'd like to share this with a friend, leave a review on Apple podcasts, or follow me on Spotify. I'm on...

In episode 6 I discussed fact-based nutrition and how what we eat affects our health with Dr. Matthew Nagra, ND. Some of the highlights of our conversation included: Dr. Nagra's journey to plant-based living, success with patients shifting to whole-food plant-based, what's the data on diets? Thoughts on meat-heavy diets, the best source of iron, should we fear carbohydrates? The effect of saturated fats in the diet, and what supplements should we be taking? If you'd like to support the...

In episode 5 I had an inspiring conversation with Remy Park, @veggiekins, about her journey to wellness through a vegan diet. Some topics include Remy's upbringing in Asia, developing an eating disorder at an early age, attending high school in Shanghai, developing unhealthy habits with substances and alcohol, recovery and her journey to wellness, why she went vegan and how it's affected her health, and her focus on creating a positive community. If you'd like to support the podcast I'd love...

In episode 4 I sat down with Dr. Michael Klaper; a physician, an educator, a speaker, and, one of the most influential and well-known doctors in the plant-based space. We spoke about a number of incredible topics, including Dr. Klaper's upbringing on a dairy farm, how the dairy industry works, a love for healing and biology, animal products in the human diet, leading with compassion, how diet can create either health or disease in the body, what to eat on a whole-food plant-based diet, and...

In episode three I interviewed Amanda Ducks and got her thoughts on being a vegan influencer, living in the Gold Coast, and her insatiable gratitude for life. Some of the highlights of our conversation included, Amanda's journey to veganism, becoming vegetarian at just four years old, moving from Melbourne to the Gold Coast, finding a healthy diet that works for her, and how she became a full-time Youtuber. If you enjoy this episode then I'd love for you to leave a review, and share with a...

In the second episode I speak with Seb Alex, an architect turned animal activist, who comes, originally from Lebanon. Seb was able to clearly explain where the animal products on our plate come from and how for him, living a vegan lifestyle has brought more compassion into his life. For more you can find @seb.alex on Instagram. If you enjoy this episode then I'd love for you to leave a review, and share with a friend. Connect with me @plantypodie on Instagram. Music:...

In the first episode I speak with Alexandra Andersson, a Swedish, vegan influencer. Alexandra openly shares her past struggles and how she's now living a healthy, plant-based lifestyle and inspiring hundreds of thousands to do the same. We talk about her travels to Bali, building an Instagram following, what it takes to create Youtube content, and her future plans. Alexandra is @fivesechealth on Instagram. If you enjoy this episode then I'd love for you to leave a review, and share with a...

The Planty Podie is a resource designed to empower, inform, and inspire healthy nutritional choices. Join host Chloe Garnham, certified in plant-based nutrition, as she speaks to nutrition experts, doctors, athletes, influencers, and industry leaders to...