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NBSV 183: Coach K and Coach Zoe on veganism, our own training, and 4 problems in the fitness industry right now Oct 29, 2024

Coach Zoe and I get together for a "Coaches’ Corner” discussion about 4 problems in the fitness industry at the moment (and what to do about them!), and many other topics.

Coach Zoe is a fitness coach and marketing and community engagement professional. Her athletic background spans a wide range of endeavours, including three professional boxing matches, half-marathons, Muay Thai, multi-day endurance hiking, and distance swimming. Coach Zoe currently holds a Yellow Belt in Krav Maga. She is the co-founder of Ban Fur Farms BC, and the founder of the Vancouver Vegan Resource Centre (VVRC). Zoe has been vegan for 14 years, and an animal rights activist for (almost) the same duration of time.

Coach K is a fitness and nutrition coach, author of five books, 22-year vegan, and magazine writer. She's the founder of K.I. Health & Fitness, where she and her team lead award-winning coaching programs that help vegans worldwide get super strong and build health habits they’ll still hold at the age of 103. She holds a Masters degree in Gerontology, specializing in health and aging. Her work has been profiled by CNBC, Huffpost, Healthline, Bustle, Livestrong, and more.

Listen in as we have a coaches’ chat!

NBSV 182: Catching up with vegan powerlifter Daniel Austin — adapting our training as we age, his new audiobook, and more Oct 15, 2024

Time for a catch-up chat with vegan powerlifter Daniel Austin! He joins me to discuss approaches to vegan advocacy, adapting our training and diet as we age, his history in powerlifting, the new audiobook version of The Way of the Vegan Meathead, and what he’s been up to in the 6 years since we last spoke on the show. Daniel’s been vegan since 2005, and powerlifting competitively since 2015. He’s competed in both major American powerlifting organizations (the USPA and the USAPL) and has qualified for national championships in both. His goal as a vegan in strength sports has always been to demonstrate that veganism is no limitation to gaining max strength. He says, “I am proud to be part of a growing movement of athletes utilizing sport as a form of activism for animals”. As of 2024, Daniel owns all current powerlifting records in Texas for his category, and 3 of the 4 standing records for his category in Virginia, where he recently moved.

NBSV 181: Erika Hazel (a.k.a. The Bizerkeley Vegan) on running the biggest vegan food festival in Northern California, and making veganism enjoyable for everyone Oct 01, 2024

This episode covers it all: running a large-scale vegan food festival, Erika’s vegan story, growing and supporting vegan businesses, and de-stigmatizing veganism. Erika Hazel is a nationally recognized vegan businesswoman, recipe creator, magazine contributor and philanthropist. As a vegan food expert, Erika is always discovering the best vegan cuisine to share with her family and social media followers to make the world a more vegan place, one bite at a time. The Bizerkeley Vegan is not only a popular social media influencer and food blogger, but also specializes in events, consultations and speaking engagements. Erika's goal is to engage with people to help them find the best plant-based foods the world has to offer. She has been featured in VegNews and VegOut Magazines, CBS and ABC news interviews, and more.

NBSV 180: Colleen Patrick-Goudreau on the power of language when we talk about veganism Sep 17, 2024

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau joins me to discuss the power of language and identity when talking about veganism, the importance of authenticity and compassion, and the role of metrics and self-critique in vegan advocacy.

Affectionately known as the joyful vegan, Colleen is a recognized expert and thought leader on the culinary, social, ethical, and practical aspects of living compassionately and healthfully. A long-time animal advocate and vegan, Colleen is a bestselling author of seven books, an acclaimed speaker, producer of one of the longest running podcasts in existence, a regular contributor to National Public Radio, and the host of luxury vegan trips around the world.

Colleen also announces her new book coming out in 2025 — A Year of Compassion: 52 Weeks of Living Zero-Waste, Plant-Based, and Cruelty-Free.

NBSV 179: Nine vegan travel tips from Brighde Reed of World Vegan Travel Sep 03, 2024

One of the most common excuses I hear from folks who aren’t completely vegan yet is, “It’s way too difficult to travel as a vegan!” Well, here’s the only B.S.-busting, info-packed episode you need if you’re a vegan interested in travelling the world. Brighde Reed is one of the founders of World Vegan Travel, a company dedicated to creating luxurious, immersive group travel experiences for vegans and the vegan-curious. Based in Squamish, BC, Brighde lives with Seb, the co-owner of World Vegan Travel. Before embarking on her journey in the travel industry, Brighde was a dedicated teacher. Her love for exploration has taken her across the globe, having lived in Thailand, Australia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and now Canada. Brighde and Seb started World Vegan Travel in 2017.

World Vegan Travel offers enriching travel experiences to a variety of destinations, including Thailand, Italy, Rwanda, Vietnam, and Japan. Each trip combines cultural immersion and exceptional plant-based cuisine. When she's not planning trips, Brighde enjoys hiking and immersing herself in nature.

NBSV 178: Champion vegan bodybuilder Geoff Palmer busts omega myths and discusses meat and masculinity Aug 20, 2024

We’re often told to take omega-3 supplements, especially as vegans. And non-vegans are often told to take fish oil. But are these recommendations backed by peer-reviewed science? Geoff Palmer is here to do some serious myth-busting. We also delve into meat and masculinity: why are they often linked in our society? How can we get more men on board with veganism?

Geoff Palmer is a 61-year-strong, 39-year vegan, natural bodybuilding and natural physique masters champion, the owner of Clean Machine Plant-Based Fitness Nutrition, author, national lecturer, vegan patent holder and 2-time NEXTY Winner for "Best Supplement of the Year”. Geoff was #40 of the "Top 100 Most Influential Vegans" by Plant Based News, and he created the first 100% vegan natural bodybuilding competition in the world.

NBSV 177: Sandra Nomoto on 4 ways the animal agriculture industry misleads the public about the healthiness of meat, dairy, and eggs Jul 09, 2024

Expert marketer Sandra Nomoto speaks with me about the animal agriculture industry’s marketing tactics. Specifically: four ways they’ve misled the public. These include discrediting research on plant-based diets that showed health benefits, specific marketing campaigns, fear-mongering about vegan diets, and online astroturfing.

Sandra Nomoto is an award-winning ethical marketer for cruelty-free businesses. She also offers a suite of services for authors with impact. She previously ran Conscious Public Relations Inc. for a decade, which was the fourth public relations agency in Canada to earn B Corporation® certification. Sandra is the author of two books, including Vegan Marketing Success Stories, the world's first vegan marketing book, honoured by Vegan Choice Awards in 2023. On the side of her desk, she co-hosts VEG Networking Canada, Canada's only vegan networking group, blogs at SandraNomoto.com, and writes for several outlets.

NBSV 176: Vegan powerlifter Katya Gorbacheva on strength training, challenging societal body ideals, our protein requirements, and more Jun 25, 2024

Katya Gorbacheva is one of the strongest vegans in the world. She is an elite powerlifter with a total of 1025 lbs at 165 lbs body weight and 453 DOTs (ratio of weight lifted to body weight). She shares her own vegan story, and how to get enough protein as a vegan strength athlete. We also discuss societal ideals of what women are “supposed” to look like or how they’re “supposed” to act, especially on social media.

Katya has been vegan almost 8 years and is a proud member of the Vegan Strong PlantBuilt Team. She goes to protests against foie-gras and marches against animal cruelty, and is a frequent speaker at vegan festivals around the world.

NBSV 175: Robert Cheeke on his upcoming book, effective forms of animal advocacy, and using our strengths to help animals Jun 11, 2024

Why do the most effective forms of animal advocacy often involve letting go of our personal biases? How can we understand our strengths, and use them to help animals? What are the most impactful animal charity organizations and how can we best support them? Robert Cheeke joins me to discuss these topics, and more — all featured in his upcoming book.

Robert grew up on a farm in Corvallis, Oregon where he adopted a vegan lifestyle in 1995 at age 15. Today he is the author of 5 books, including his latest, The Impactful Vegan, to be released on June 25, 2024. He is often referred to as the “Godfather of Vegan Bodybuilding,” growing the industry from infancy in 2002, to where it is today. As a natural bodybuilding champion, Robert is considered one of VegNews magazine's Most Influential Vegan Athletes. He tours around the world sharing his story of transformation from a skinny farm kid to champion vegan bodybuilder.

Robert is the founder of Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness and maintains the website VeganBodybuilding.com. He is a regular contributor to Forks Over Knives, The Center for Nutrition Studies, Vegan Strong, The Vegan Gym, and No Meat Athlete. He's a former multi-sport athlete, and has followed a plant-based diet for more than 28 years. Robert lives in Colorado with his wife and two rescued Chihuahuas.

NBSV 174: K.I. team member Izzy Katz on nailing chin-ups, and how she’s stayed consistent with strength training for almost a decade May 28, 2024

What’s it like to train for a major strength goal for 1.5 years and nail it? How can we stay consistent with our training even when we don’t feel “motivated”? What lessons can we learn from almost a decade of consistent workouts? K.I. Health & Fitness team member Izzy Katz is here to talk about all this, and more! (Included cats, of course.)

Izzy is a Main Street Vegan Academy Certified Master Vegan Lifestyle Coach and Educator. She works with clients worldwide at all stages of their vegan journey. Growing up vegetarian, Izzy became vegan in 2012 following her move from Manchester, England to Vancouver, Canada.

Izzy has a law degree from Manchester Metropolitan University. She works for Fraser Health as an Executive Assistant, the United Players of Vancouver Theatre Company as Reservations Manager, and is the Communications Head Honcho at my company, K.I. Health & Fitness.

NBSV 173: Computational scientist and ultramarathoner Jeyashree Krishnan on critical thinking, veganism, and making sense of conflicting diet info Apr 30, 2024

Why is critical thinking important in choosing one’s diet? Why (and how) are lifestyle and diet choices not binary? How do we make sense of all the conflicting diet information online? My guest joins me to discuss all this, and more.

Dr. Jeyashree Krishnan is a computational scientist and data science consultant with a personal passion for ultramarathons and plant-based cooking. Jeyashree lives in Germany, and uses her knack for simplifying complex data to solve problems and help others understand intricate concepts. Her drive stems from a deep-seated curiosity and a love for learning.

Coming from India and having pursued her Master's and PhD in Germany, Jeyashree brings a diverse range of experiences and insights to her work and daily life. She spends much of her free time diving into books and research papers, always eager to question and critically think about the world around her.

Beyond her academic and professional pursuits, Jeyashree cherishes the challenges of ultramarathons, testing her limits with each race. In the kitchen, she loves to experiment with various cuisines, with a special fondness for spicy dishes. Cooking plant-based meals is more than just a hobby for her; it's a way to explore creative, healthy eating.

NBSV 172: Dr. Anelyse Weiler on workers’ rights, environmental health, veganism, and how we can fight for a more livable world Apr 16, 2024

How do social inequalities and environmental problems converge? How can we find opportunities for solidarity with food and farm workers as part of ethical veganism? What role have industry and governments played in expanding ag-gag legislation? Why should vegans strength train? I discuss these topics and more with my guest, Dr. Anelyse Weiler.

Anelyse is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Victoria. Her research explores workers' rights and environmental health, agricultural industry lobbying, and how everyday people are fighting for a more livable world. Alongside her research, she is involved in advocacy groups like the BC Employment Standards Coalition and Worker Solidarity Network.

Outside of work, Anelyse loves running, cycling, and lifting. She has been vegan since 2007, and her family includes a flock of cheeky rescue chickens and two adopted cats.

NBSV 171: Jeremy LaLonde, filmmaker and creator of PB With J, on his health journey (including losing half his body weight), exploring in the kitchen, and maintaining health habits Apr 02, 2024

Jeremy LaLonde is an award-winning filmmaker who lost half his body weight by going plant-based and decided to use his story and insights to help others by creating the website and YouTube channel PB with J (Plant-Based with Jeremy).

With his own recipes, reviews of vegan cookbooks, as well as fun and informative videos and interviews, Jeremy and his family look to make being healthy not feel like homework.

After sharing a quick personal update, Coach K speaks with Jeremy about his filmmaking work, his vegan story, creating content online, and more.

NBSV 170: Dr. Monica Bhatia on founding a protein-forward bread company, why you might be underestimating your protein needs, and moving from vegetarian to vegan Mar 19, 2024

Do we need to worry about “complete” proteins? Why might some people be underestimating their protein needs? How did nutrition challenges during pregnancy lead Monica to start a company? What happens when Coach K asks tough questions about moving from vegetarian to vegan? Get these questions (and more) answered in this episode.

Dr. Monica Bhatia is the co-founder and co-CEO of EQUII. She’s a biotech manufacturing, ingredient, and fermentation expert with an impressive background in building sustainable products, including biofuels and oils for foods and cosmetics. She has a PhD in biochemistry from the University of South Carolina. Her journey with EQUII began in her kitchen, where her vegetarian lifestyle inspired her to explore ways to integrate nutritious food seamlessly into daily life. This initial spark of ingenuity eventually led her to establish EQUII and develop its revolutionary fermentation technology, together with co-founders Dr. Baljit Ghotra and Chef Sebastien Canonne.

NBSV 169: Dr. Esther Zeledón discusses veganism, setting goals, cultivating a positive mindset, creating habits, and more Mar 05, 2024

Join me for a perhaps-surprisingly-no-B.S. discussion about purpose, goal-setting, and moving forward in our lives. What does “purpose” mean in the first place? How can we cultivate it? Hear the story of how Dr. Zeledón almost died at the age of 2, what happened when her father bought a lottery ticket, and how this experience affected her later in life.

Dr. Esther Zeledón specializes in turning dreams into reality. With a remarkable background as a former international diplomat, scientist, and life coach, she has crafted a proven formula for success that transcends cultures, communities, corporations, and countries. Dr. Zeledón's innovative approach has garnered global recognition as she collaborates with NGOs, governments, academia, and individual coaching clients. Her mission is to empower high-achieving individuals and teams to uncover their true purpose, leading to enduring impact, boundless joy, and sustainable growth.

NBSV 168: Radhi Devlukia on mindful and intuitive eating practices, and her new cookbook Feb 20, 2024

Radhi Devlukia is a plant-based cook, recipe developer, mission-driven entrepreneur, and co-founder of Juni Tea. Her debut cookbook “JoyFull" comes out in February 2024. We discuss mindful cooking and eating practices, and what “intuitive eating” means.

Born and raised in the UK, the rich traditions of her Indian culture played a significant role in shaping Radhi’s path towards wellness from an early age, leading her to develop a deep appreciation for the mind-body connection and igniting her curiosity for culinary exploration. Radhi earned her Ayurvedic Health Counsellor 1 Degree at the California College of Ayurveda. A clinical dietician, nutritionist, and always-learning cook, she brings a modern approach to the ancient principles of holistic wellbeing.

NBSV 167: Coach K answers 19 listener questions on veganism, fitness, habits, accordion, and much more Feb 06, 2024

Time for an Ask Me Anything episode! Topics range from creating healthy habits and staying motivated, to strength training strategies and asserting oneself at the gym, to my morning routine and how I got into playing didgeridoo.

I (Karina Inkster, a.k.a. Coach K) am your humble podcast host, author of five books, and 21-year vegan. I'm the founder of K.I. Health & Fitness, where I and my team lead award-winning coaching programs that help vegans worldwide get super strong and build health habits they’ll still hold at the age of 103. I hold a Masters degree in Gerontology, specializing in health and aging. My work has been profiled by outlets like CNBC, Huffpost, Healthline, Bustle, and Livestrong. When I'm not eating dark chocolate or doing a ridiculous number of chin-ups, I perform and teach accordion, piano, and didgeridoo.

NBSV 166: Film and TV actor Paloma Kwiatkowski on veganism, entering the health and wellness field, and moving to a small town Jan 23, 2024

When I heard that a new vegan athlete (and a film and TV actor, at that!) moved to my small town, I knew I had to have her on the show. And I haven't even run into her at the grocery store yet! Paloma Kwiatkowski is a professional actor with over a decade of experience in the film and TV industry, an avid trail-runner turned personal trainer, and a vegan with an unwavering passion for cooking and baking.

Listen in as Paloma shares her vegan story and discusses beginning a career in the health and wellness industry, transitioning from living in big cities to a small town, and the upcoming release of a new movie she stars in.

NBSV 165: Rey Ortega founded one of the first vegan cookie brands in the '90s. He discusses 30 years in the plant-based sector, and large corporations jumping on the vegan bandwagon Jan 09, 2024

My guest today is a pioneer in the plant-based sector with over 30 years of experience. In 1994, Rey founded the Alternative Baking Company, one of the first vegan cookie brands on the market, which generated $1 million in sales in 1995. In 1997, he founded Sun Flour Baking Co. to create new flavours, tastes, textures, and nutrition products with a longer shelf life and higher profit margins.

Sun Flour Baking produces raw and baked gluten-free cookies free of animal products. It also provides co packing, product development, consulting, testing, nutrition facts, graphic design, and wrapping in small batches. Clients include Continental Airlines, Sodexo Marriott Food Service, and Whole Foods. The company supports Farm Sanctuary, the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), and In Defense of Animals (IDA).

Rey owned Garden to Grill, a vegan restaurant, for five years. With extensive knowledge across the entire product life cycle, he is an experienced formulator within the industry, has designed three facilities, and has sold millions of vegan cookies, keeping eggs and dairy out of the mouths of many. Besides owning ‌five plant-based brands, he has also published two children’s books and is an expert at cannabis infusion for topical and edible products.

NBSV 164: Vicky Bond, president of The Humane League, on the myth of “happy hens” in modern farming Dec 26, 2023

We hear it all the time: "I eat eggs only from free-range chickens", or "It's OK, it's a cage-free chicken". Vicky Bond, President of The Humane League, is here to bust the myth of "happy hens" in modern farming. She also discusses the myth that the best way to improve the welfare of farmed animals is to convince everyone to stop using animal products altogether. (Technically it *is*, but it isn’t realistic on a large scale at the moment.)

Vicky is president of The Humane League, a global animal protection nonprofit that exists to end the abuse of animals raised for food. She is also a veterinarian and an animal welfare scientist who has spent more than a decade advocating for animals. Before becoming President of The Humane League (THL), Vicky led The Humane League United Kingdom as Managing Director. Under Vicky's leadership, both THL and THL UK have directly made an impact on the world's largest food corporations (including PepsiCo, Kellogg's, Compass, and Sodexo). THL and THL UK also work on policy to push for laws to end factory farming practices, including state bans like Prop 12 that ends cages for calves, laying hens, and mother pigs while they're pregnant.

NBSV 163: Executive director of Vegan Outreach, Jack Norris, on the nonprofit’s vegan campaigns Dec 12, 2023

We often refer to them as 'legends', otherwise known as folks who have been vegan for more than twenty years. Case in point: Jack Norris.

Jack, who’s been vegan since 1988, is the executive director of Vegan Outreach, an animal protection nonprofit promoting vegan eating through their 10 Weeks to Vegan program in over 50 countries.

Jack has been a registered dietitian since 2001 and maintains the website VeganHealth.org. In 2005, Jack was elected to the Animal Rights Hall of Fame. Jack co-authored the book Vegan For Life with Ginny Messina; the 2nd edition was published in 2020. Jack was a Division 3 All-American pole-vaulter in college, was on a national champion great grandmaster ultimate frisbee team, and is now an avid pickleball player.

NBSV 162: TV host, author, and chef Carolyn Scott on vegan travel (including to the North Pole!) Nov 28, 2023

Carolyn Scott has travelled to the North Pole as a vegan, and hosts the only vegan TV show on a mainstream travel network. She's on the podcast to bust three myths for us: that being Latinx makes it hard to be vegan, that it’s difficult to be vegan while travelling, and that healthy vegan food is boring and flavourless. Cookbook author, media spokesperson, holistic nutritionist, plant-based chef, and vegan for 25 years, Carolyn is an award-winning and respected figure in the world of healthy lifestyle, as well as special diet cooking and nutrition. With a highly acclaimed cookbook and travel show to her credit, Carolyn has traveled the world for her show, site, and brand as well as to offer her services as a health and nutrition expert, recipe developer, writer, speaker, consultant, and media spokesperson. She is frequently quoted in national media and regularly appears on television and radio programs sharing healthy recipes, travel tips and all things healthy, green and happy living.

NBSV 161: 111-time Ironman Todd Crandell of Racing For Recovery on addiction recovery and veganism Nov 14, 2023

Ironman triathlete Todd Crandell speaks with me about his organization, his own addiction recovery, parallels between approaches to veganism and addiction recovery, and much more. Todd is a 111-time Ironman event finisher, 4-time author, vegan since 2016, documentary subject, dad, and founder of Racing for Recovery, which has been featured on CNN, ESPN, the New York Times, and Runner’s World Magazine.

He’s dedicated his personal and professional life to helping substance abusers re-channel their destructive behaviours into positive, life-affirming action. By sharing personal stories about the perils of substance abuse, best practices in prevention, and how to lead a holistic lifestyle, Todd offers a positive alternative to those struggling to overcome a life of addiction.

NBSV 160: Chef Karen McAthy discusses fear of and misinformation about “processed” and novel foods Oct 31, 2023

Black-and-white thinking is rampant in the fitness and nutrition industries. Within the vegan community, it often centres around ethical vs. unethical, or healthy vs. unhealthy. This prevents more nuanced discussion. There seems to be growing pushback against some plant-based product innovations around being “too processed” or “too unhealthy”, and there’s a lot of fear-mongering around certain ingredients (including seed oils).

In this episode, I discuss the above sentiments [and much more] with Chef Karen McAthy, as we dive into some serious myth debunking and unpacking of where these thought processes came from.

Karen, a life-long resident of BC’s west coast, is an innovator in dairy-free, vegan, plant-based cultured cheese, and plant-based cuisine. Co-founder of former cpg brand Blue Heron and parent company Lumi Foods, Karen’s focus on innovation in plant-based food is linked to understanding the complex systems of food from growing to finished goods. Currently, Karen is developing starter and adjunct cultures for commercial use in the cultured vegan cheese and dairy-alternative sector.

NBSV 159: Next Level Burger CEO Matt de Gruyter on founding America’s first plant-based burger joint Oct 17, 2023

When we discuss the realms of veganism and plant-based eating, we can all come to the table around a common thread: food. Food builds relationships, connection, and community.

Case in point: Matt de Gruyter. Matt is the co-founder and CEO of Next Level Burger, America’s first 100 percent plant-based burger joint that serves up vegan burgers for a better world in 10 locations coast to coast. Since its start in 2014, Next Level Burger has become a plant-based phenomenon.

Matt and his wife and co-founder, Cierra de Gruyter, lead the large-scale national expansion of the brand, adding more cities and more stores every year without losing sight of their passion for serving healthy, sustainably sourced food that drives their commitment to nourishing the people and nurturing the planet.

We discuss his business journey, surprising trends in the sector, and what a [near shocking] 52.8% represents.

NBSV 158: Nancy Wehnert on how her approach to leadership coaching connects with veganism Oct 03, 2023

As an ethical stance, we’re familiar with veganism, its tenets, and how it translates to our daily lives. Outside of that, you’d be surprised to learn about the many points with which veganism intersects, and today we’re exploring one: the relationship between veganism, and leadership.

Leadership coach Nancy Wehnert is on the show to discuss her approach to leadership, and how that connects to veganism. Nancy is a leadership coach who works with leaders and their teams. After running her own company for 15 years and seeing her team members struggling with how to perform at their best, she became passionate about leadership and building cohesive, high-performing teams.

We speak about her method in doing that, and how the glories of plant-based life supported the process [and beyond].

NBSV 157: Ex sheep farmer, now vegan JH Burnett shares his powerful story Sep 12, 2023

Sheep farmer-turned-vegan JH Burnett speaks with me about his experiences in animal agriculture, his vegan transition, and more. This is one of the most raw conversations that’s been aired on the podcast thus far, so I’m really grateful to JH for sharing his story. JH is a former sheep farmer and breeder in the dairy industry who, after the atrocities he witnessed in these industries, turned vegan and an animal rights activist. He openly shares his gruelling story and absolute low point, and how he gave life a second chance, dedicating himself to the animal liberation movement. He’s written a memoir, Ex-Farmer Goes Vegan, offers vegan-inspired coaching programs, and, along with his wife Elle, co-creates a variety of vegan children’s books. Trigger warnings: animal abuse and suicide.

NBSV 156: Drs. Alona Pulde and Matt Lederman on their 9 pillars of health, and their new book Aug 29, 2023

Why are doctors talking about connection? What is connection medicine and is connection just a "nice-to-have" or does it really impact your physical health and disease outcomes?

My guests today, Drs. Alona Pulde and Matthew Lederman, combined conventional Western medicine, Chinese medicine, Lifestyle medicine, Nonviolent Communication, Polyvagal Theory, and Trauma-Informed, Somatic Principles & Pain Reprocessing to create their groundbreaking health paradigm.

They have been successful corporate leaders, starred in the documentary Forks over Knives, lectured for eCornell, served as adjunct medical school professors and corporate medical advisors, and are New York Times bestselling authors.

NBSV 155: Cynthia Owen on making veganism mainstream, business grants, and her coaching practice Aug 15, 2023

Where are the places where veganism, plant-based living, and business practices intersect? We have found some, and we’re here to share the intel!

Cynthia Owen joins me on the show to talk about making veganism more mainstream, leveraging grants to help businesses move forward with plant-based offerings, and her coaching work, including being part of a cultural/global movement for women.

Cynthia is a seasoned Mentor and Coach in the realm of personal growth and skill development, having supported over a hundred Fempreneurs to take their businesses to the next level. With advanced degrees in science and economics, Cynthia brings more than 25 years of professional experience in market analysis, program design and delivery to the table.

NBSV 154: Dr. Leigh Ettinger on benefits of veganism for pediatric obesity, endurance cycling & more Aug 01, 2023

Should kids be eating a plant-based diet? Will kids who are vegan be inherently more prone to vitamin deficiencies? We’re jumping into these questions and more on today’s podcast episode.

Dr. Leigh Ettinger has been a medical doctor since 1998 but did not learn about the plant-based diet until 2014. He made changes in his own eating and quickly saw the benefits.

He’s earned a certificate in plant-based nutrition from eCornell and is now board certified in obesity medicine. He enjoys helping families successfully change course to a plant-strong path for their health, for the animals, for social justice, and for the environment.

NBSV 153: Q&A with Coach K and Coach Zoe – fitness, nutrition, and veganism Jul 18, 2023

In this ititeration of the 'Ask Us Anything' series, our listeners make the call on what we're speaking about, and what we dive into!

We answer questions that have been received from listeners [via email, Facebook, and Instagram], on everything from strength training and recovery, to veganism and tattoos, to intermittent fasting...and a heck of a lot more.

We packed as many answers to listener questions as we could into this episode, and promise to return with another episode to cover the questions we couldn't address.

If you're looking for a multi-faceted, multi-subject, BS-busting episode, you've found it!

NBSV 152: Jen Sinkler on the fitness industry and transitioning her work to the environmental field Jul 04, 2023

Jen Sinkler has a few different titles: writer, editor, trainer, and art maker [to name a few.]

In recent years, her focus as a fitness trainer has pivoted. She trains clients out of a local gym and hosts a community workout group, but her focus has expanded to a bigger-picture approach: learning about the links between the environment and personal health. We discuss a few things that aren’t working in the fitness industry, ableism in the sector, and Jen's process of learning about community organization, and how to get involved with pertinent issues on local and state-wide levels.

Since 2018, Jen has been studying and practicing various forms of visual art — drawing and collage, in particular — and she’s preparing to launch a greeting-cards company.

We discuss her many roles, projects, and what she’s discovered as her focus in the fitness industry has shifted [you’ll want to hear this!]

NBSV 151: Coach K’s birthday, goal-setting, and veganism + strength training fundamentals Jun 20, 2023

In this episode I share with you a few thoughts on my birthday, and a presentation I gave recently at a health expo, about veganism and strength training. This is a great place to start if you’re new to either veganism or strength training (or both). And if you’re *not* new to these worlds, it’ll be a good refresher to make sure you’ve nailed the fundamentals.

Learn why I no longer set annual goals on my birthday (and which two books had the biggest impact on me in this area), and how I celebrated this year. Also get the basics on the 6 fundamental strength training movement patterns you need to include in your workouts each week, a few nutrients to which active vegans need to pay extra attention, muscle gain and/or fat loss on a plant-based diet, and everyone’s favourite vegan topic: protein.

NBSV 150: Dr. Laura Fox on a recent Supreme Court decision about animal welfare in California Jun 06, 2023

Professor Laura Fox is the Douglas M. Costle Chair in Environmental Law and Director of the Farmed Animal Advocacy Clinic at Vermont Law & Graduate School.

In 2018, California voters approved Proposition 12, which prohibits the sale of pork, eggs, and veal from animals that were raised in extreme confinement and unsanitary conditions, regardless of where they were raised (in California or elsewhere). Groups with farming interests challenged this law. Recently, the Supreme Court rejected the challenge, upholding Proposition 12.

Professor Fox and I discuss the implications of this decision on animal welfare in the future, its food safety and public health effects, how her work fits in with her long-term veganism, and more.

NBSV 149: Entrepreneur and author Vangile Makwakwa on veganism, money, systems of oppression, & more May 23, 2023

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.

NBSV 148: Dr. Scott Lear on the Mediterranean diet, oils, and what Forks Over Knives got wrong May 09, 2023

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 manage heart disease - and other chronic diseases. He has heart disease himself and writes a bi-weekly blog (Become Your Healthiest You) and co-hosts the How to Health podcast to share his expertise and patient experience regarding healthy living.

NBSV 147: Jaebien Rosario on pseudoscience, critical thinking, and evidence-based veganism Apr 25, 2023

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, critical thinking, and longevity.

NBSV 146: Isaias Hernandez of Queer Brown Vegan on environmental vegan activism, education, and more Apr 11, 2023

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.

NBSV 145: Dr. Gregory F. Tague on his book, The Vegan Evolution: Transforming Diets and Agriculture Mar 28, 2023

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 day any more than we are mechanized to eat candy bars.” “The evolutionary case for veganism is about shifts in cultural attitudes, values, and beliefs that are advantageous to humans, ecosystems, and animals.”

NBSV 144: Dr. Matthew Nagra on oils: how research was misinterpreted, and what it really shows Mar 14, 2023

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 up-to-date, evidence-based nutrition information to both the public and his patients at his clinic in Vancouver. (We also discuss how science and naturopathy can coexist!) In 2018 Dr. Nagra graduated from the Boucher Institute after completing his Bachelor's of Science in Microbiology at the University of Victoria. He is also certified in plant-based nutrition through eCornell and the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, and was a contributing author on Professional Health Systems' Nutrition textbook. He is also a public speaker and often tackles misinformation around diet and dives deep into the latest nutrition research on his social media.

NBSV 143: Sports nutrition coach Vic Johnson on plant-based endurance sports, and embracing nutritional grey areas Feb 28, 2023

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 endurance sports since high school. He loves helping athletes achieve their ultimate potential in their sport through sustainable nutrition and fuelling.

NBSV 142: Toni Okamoto of Plant-Based on a Budget shares money- and time-saving vegan meal prep tips Feb 14, 2023

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 break their meat habit without breaking their budget. She was also featured in the popular documentary What the Health.

When she’s not cooking up a plant-based storm, she’s spending time with her husband and their rescued dog in Sacramento, CA.

NBSV 141: Chef, bakery owner & author Debbie Adler on food allergies, veganism, and her new cookbook Jan 31, 2023

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 Weight Loss System have been taken by hundreds of students worldwide.

She has been interviewed on NBC’s Nightly News, ABC-7’s Eyewitness News, CBS Los Angeles and the national superstation WGN.

We jump into a discussion on food allergies, the protein myth, and much [much] more!

NBSV 140: Ernalee Shannon on why it’s crucial for folks with ADHD to eat vegan, & her work with kids Jan 17, 2023

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.

Ernalee joins me to discuss why eating vegan is important for those with ADHD, her own vegan story, and more.

NBSV 139: One of the world’s top coaches, Dr. John Rusin, on long-term & pain-free strength training Jan 03, 2023

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, world-record-holding powerlifters, and top professional athletes from eight of the major American professional sports leagues. He is also the founder of the Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification, which has certified over 12,000 coaches, personal trainers, physical therapists, physicians, and other allied healthcare professionals since its inception in 2019.

Pros and cons of "Veganuary" [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #25] Dec 25, 2022

"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 calendar episode to find out what it was about!)

Inspirational quotes from past podcast guests [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #24] Dec 24, 2022

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!)

Can goal-setting be detrimental? [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #23] Dec 23, 2022

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!)

Fuelling workouts on a plant-based diet [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #22] Dec 22, 2022

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 "The Vegan Athlete" [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #21] Dec 21, 2022

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!)

NBSV 138: World champion mountain biker Sonya Looney on fuelling as a vegan, habit-building, & more Dec 20, 2022

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 the Sahara Desert, Himalayas of Nepal, tropical jungles in Asia, steppes of Mongolia, and mountain ranges in Poland. She became a World Champion in 2015.

She tells us how, and much [much] more in this episode!

Why there's no such thing as "superfoods" [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #20] Dec 20, 2022

“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!)

Quotes from "The Hungry Brain" [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #19] Dec 19, 2022

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!)

What's the difference between "plant-based" and "vegan"? [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #18] Dec 18, 2022

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!)

Should you go vegan to lose weight? [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #17] Dec 17, 2022

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!)

Managing expectations around fast, unsustainable fitness results [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #16] Dec 16, 2022

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 calendar episode to find out what it was about!)

Coach K plays accordion! [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #15] Dec 15, 2022

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.

Being "perfect" with our diets [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #14] Dec 14, 2022

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!)

Simplifying overwhelming fitness advice [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #13] Dec 13, 2022

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 each daily advent calendar episode to find out what it was about!)

Compound vs. isolation movements in strength training [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #12] Dec 12, 2022

To make your training more effective, focus more on compound lifts, and less on isolation movements. Get the details in this mini episode.

(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!)

How do you stay motivated to work out? [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #11] Dec 11, 2022

Train yourself to operate *without* motivation.

Some wise words from James Clear, in his excellent book Atomic Habits:

“Really successful people feel the same lack of motivation as everyone else. The difference is that they still find a way to show up despite the feelings of boredom. If you only do the work when it’s convenient or exciting, then you’ll never be consistent enough to achieve remarkable results.”

(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!)

Internet misinformation and the "fruitarian" diet [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #10] Dec 10, 2022

Sometimes I can't help myself, and just *have* to jump into a pointless internet argument about veganism, how science works, or both.

(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!)

There's no "end date" to fitness [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #9] Dec 09, 2022

One of the many (many) problems in the fitness industry is how fitness is often presented: a 30-day challenge. A 5-day restart. A 28-day bootcamp. I get it — people want exact timelines and they’re impatient. It’s just how the human brain works. But if you can commit to *never being done*, you’re setting yourself up for long-term success.

(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!)

6 movements you need to include in your strength training [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #8] Dec 08, 2022

These 6 movement patterns should form the foundation of any effective, well-rounded strength training plan.

(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!)

Metabolism myth-busting: Quotes from the book "Burn" [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #7] Dec 07, 2022

Some choice BS-busting from Burn: New Research Blows the Lid off How we Really Burn Calories, Lose Weight, and Stay Healthy, by Herman Pontzer (professor of evolutionary anthropology).

(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!)

NBSV 137: Law professor Hadar Aviram on animal and human rights, athleticism, & raising a vegan kid Dec 06, 2022

The term “she does it all” may have been made for Hadar Aviram.

Hadar is a law professor at University of California, Hastings in San Francisco. She specializes in criminal justice, civil rights, law and politics, social movements, and animal rights. She is the former president of the Western Society of Criminology and a member of the Board of Trustees for the Law and Society Association.

Hadar is the author of three award-winning books, and another [examining the COVID-19 catastrophe in California’s prisons and jails]

is forthcoming. Hadar’s work has been extensively featured in the media, and she is a frequent analyst and commentator on criminal justice and prison conditions.

Hadar has written about open rescue and direct action for farmed animals. During her research fellowship at Harvard’s acclaimed Animal Law & Policy Program, Hadar analyzed the legal and political strategies of activists who enter factory farms and rescue sick and dying animals. Recently, she advised, and was a defense witness for, the defendants in Utah’s Smithfield Trial, in which a Southern Utah jury found two activists NOT GUILTY of rescuing two piglets from a Smithfield facility.

Hadar is a whole food, plant-based endurance athlete. She has successfully escaped from Alcatraz 20 times. Hadar also ran the Oakland Marathon and regularly commutes with her son on a cargo bike. When not working, agitating, or training, she hangs out with her partner, 5-year-old son, and two cats.

3 myths about vegan strength training [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #6] Dec 06, 2022

Myth 1: If I eat enough calories, I’ll automatically get enough protein.

Myth 2: Eating the same amount of food as when you were non-vegan will supply all the calories you need.

Myth 3: I can rely on supplements to get the daily protein I need.

(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!)

Working out with resistance bands [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #5] Dec 05, 2022

Why working out with resistance bands is the best option for at-home and travel workouts.

(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!)

7 problems with bikini competitions [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #4] Dec 04, 2022

I discuss 7 problems with bikini (physique) competitions, and why we don't work with clients who want to compete in them.

(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!)

What is weight-neutral fitness? [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #3] Dec 03, 2022

Weight-neutral fitness means working outside the confines of fat loss or a smaller body size as the main goal of fitness. It rejects weight, size, or BMI as accurate measures of health; this is in line with scientific evidence, which shows that body size alone (without taking other factors into account) does not correlate with health outcomes.

(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 "The Vegan Athlete" [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #2] Dec 02, 2022

A short reading from my book, The Vegan Athlete, on everyone's favourite vegan topic: protein!

(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!)

Inspirational quotes from past podcast guests [Advent Calendar Episode #1] Dec 01, 2022

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!)

NBSV 136: Vegan octogenarian authors and coaches Bob & Fran German on healthy, active aging Nov 22, 2022

Aging, anti-aging, optimal aging, and a myriad of other terms: in a society where *everyone* is offering advice about aging, what really is the best way to do it? What are the non-negotiables? Bob and Fran German may have the answers.

Bob and Fran are healthy aging advocates, authors, and coaches. They’re both in their 80s, and they’re feeling better than ever. They have three children and four grandchildren, enjoyed successful careers, and traveled to more than 75 countries worldwide.

Along the way, they became human rights activists, martial artists, mediators and negotiators, students and teachers in the Buddhist tradition, public speakers, international volunteers, and still serve as advisers to a number of non-profit organizations, businesses, and individuals globally.

Bob and Fran hold a central principle of being one’s own health advocate, and we explore that concept [and more] in this episode!

NBSV 135: Powerlifter Rachel Lakey on veganism, and queer and trans inclusion in powerlifting Nov 08, 2022

5 years ago, Rachel started strength training with Coach K, and now they’re a competitive powerlifter who just qualified for their first pro meet!

Vegan for 14 years, Rachel Lakey is a Portland, Oregon-based strength coach and competitive powerlifter. Five years ago, they took a women’s introduction to strength training class with Coach K, and have been addicted to the barbell ever since.

In their first year of competing, they broke multiple state records and lifted at the National level. Rachel is passionate about expanding queer inclusion and representation in powerlifting and is involved in advocacy efforts around the Pacific Northwest.

NBSV 134: Ann & Jane Esselstyn on the disease-preventing & health-promoting benefits of a WFPB diet Oct 25, 2022

The Esselstyn family changed how we look at food as medicine. On this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with both Ann and Jane Esselstyn.

We explore the history of Caldwell Esselstyn’s work, and how the family integrated his scientific studies into how the family ate, and what it has meant now over three generations.

Ann and Jane’s new book, 'Be A Plant-Based Woman Warrior’, explores how women, in particular, benefit from a plant based diet physically, mentally, hormonally, and more.

This is one episode you don’t want to miss!

NBSV 133: Justice Roe Williams of Fitness4AllBodies on deconstructing the Fitness Industrial Complex Oct 11, 2022

If you haven't yet done a deep dive into the concept of the Fitness Industrial Complex, tune in to this episode.

Justice Roe, founder of Fitness4AllBodies, joins me to discuss his founding of the organization, looking to our work in the fitness industry as social justice work, and the systemic change that needs to happen in the fitness industry to foster inclusivity.

Justice is a Certified Personal Trainer, head coach at Kettlebell Justice, founder of The Queer Gym Pop Up and BodyImage4Justice, and Executive Director of Fitness4AllBodies based in Boston. Justice is a trans, body-positive social justice activist who continues to create safe spaces for all bodies across the globe through his work with Fitness4AllBodies.

NBSV 132: Change your lifestyle; change your health: a talk with vegan physician Dr. Amanda Adkins Sep 27, 2022

We’ve all heard it before: changing certain elements of our lifestyles can dramatically change our health. How do we put that into practice, and what does it really mean?

Dr. Amanda Adkins, a board-certified internal medicine physician, and a health coach/owner of Enlightenment Health and Wealth, joins me to discuss this point [and more!]

She has a deep passion for ensuring that everyone has a chance at a healthy and happy life. Her most recent focus has been to help women who are overweight prevent and possibly reverse chronic illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.

NBSV 131: Cycling 3,000 miles around the UK [on a bamboo bike] with world record-holder Kate Strong Sep 13, 2022

If you’re not familiar with the powerhouse that is Kate Strong, you will be by the end of this episode.

Kate is a 3x world record holder in cycling, world champion triathlete, passionately plant-based and a purpose-led coach and consultant. Her upcoming challenge, Challenge 3,000, involves her cycling 3,000 miles around the circumference of the UK and planting 3,000 trees- on a bamboo bicycle.

Do we have your attention?

NBSV 130: White supremacy in the wellness industry with Stacy Lee Kong Aug 30, 2022

Pause and answer immediately: who are your five favourite voices in the wellness industry right now, or those you see represented the most?

Would you say that there is diversity represented in your responses? Does your answer surprise you? Let’s get into it.

Stacy Lee Kong is a writer, editor and the founder of Friday Things, a weekly newsletter and social media account about pop culture stories. We discuss the way white supremacy is embedded in the wellness industry, and how we can collectively work to decolonize wellness.

NBSV 129: Women taking up space in fitness and in business, "bro" culture, & more with Holly Burton Aug 16, 2022

“Bro culture” is the thing we chuckle about sometimes, or see featured in memes. What happens when we explore this term further, not only within a fitness realm, but in relation to women in business as a whole?

Holly Burton joins me to discuss women in business and in fitness: oppression, prejudice, expectations; “taking up space” physically and socially; the problems with so-called “bro culture”, and how to build your own path forward.

Holly is a leadership coach for women in male-dominated industries. She's also the founder of Women in Male-Dominated Industries [WIMDI], a community of over 4,000 ambitious folks who connect with each other and get delicious career and leadership resources that help them create the working world they deserve while they wait for the rest of society to catch up.

NBSV 128: Self-care for chefs, food insecurity, and more: a discussion with Chef Stephanie Aug 02, 2022

It’s not out of the ordinary for us to hear about self-care, ideal ways to practice it, and why it’s so imperative. It is rare, however, to hear it discussed within the culinary world.

Enter Chef Stephanie Michalak White, who developed and launched a plant-based program at the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts [currently ranked as the #1 culinary school in the entire world.]

Stephanie and I discuss her program development, what self-care means for chefs and folks in culinary worlds, and the major topic of food insecurity.

NBSV 127: Kids in vegan activism, self care for advocates [and more] with Kingston Zoom Walters Jul 19, 2022

Many folks come to veganism later in life, but there are a select few who start slightly earlier. Kingston Zoom Walters, also known as King Zoom the Vegan Kid, has been vegan since birth.

Kingston is an 18-year-old vegan, neurodivergent, feminist social justice activist and environmentalist. His early passion for speaking up against injustices towards animals, humans and the planet evolved into speaking at many events across North America.

Kingston joins me to discuss what he’s learned as a child activist, self-care for vegan animal activists, and his brand new book.

NBSV 126: Healthy aging, lasting legacies, and more: a discussion with vegan legend Victoria Moran Jul 05, 2022

What constitutes a “vegan legend”? Let’s start with almost 40 years of veganism, being listed by VegNews among the “Top 10 Living Vegetarian Authors’, establishing the Main Street Vegan Academy…and more.

Meet Victoria Moran. Victoria first joined me on the podcast for episode 46, and this is our second discussion. We talk about the Main Street Vegan Academy training and certification program [where she is Founder/Director], healthy aging, leaving a lasting legacy, and the intersection of compassion with both faith and spirituality.

NBSV 125: Why multi-level marketing is unethical, and why it's problematic for the fitness industry Jun 20, 2022

"I've got a great opportunity for you to start your own business and earn extra income on the side!" -- most of us have received an MLM (multi-level marketing) pitch like this from a distant acquaintance after some small talk.

Although they're declining in popularity, MLM is a business structure rampant in the fitness, nutrition, and health space. Beachbody, Arbonne, Herbalife, Younique, Amway...the list goes on. In this episode I share 6 reasons why MLM is unethical, and why it's problematic within the fitness -- and vegan -- realms.

I also discuss why MLM decreases the brand equity of existing businesses, as well as the future of, and alternatives to, MLM.

NBSV 124: Food, vegan nutrition, the BS of diet culture, and more with Desiree Nielsen + Zoe Peled Jun 07, 2022

It’s no secret that our podcast episodes often contain at least a few mic drops. This one may set the bar.

Earlier this year, Registered Dietician Desiree Nielsen joined me to discuss all things food and nutrition. Our conversation was so expansive, we needed to bridge it into a separate discussion, and invite Coach Zoe [my fellow BS-buster] to join the talk.

We discuss dismantling certain structures within the ‘fitness industrial complex’ [term coined by Fitness for All Bodies], the problematic components of the diet industry, nutrition, when veganism is used as weight loss incentive, and so much more.

NBSV 123: Why meal plans don’t work [and what does] with plant-based CSN Philip Bryden May 24, 2022

We’re all relatively familiar with the term and concept of meal plans. For years, they’ve been offered to us as the fail-proof, non-negotiable element that will help you nail all of your nutritional goals. What if there was a completely different approach that didn’t involve meal plans? Furthermore, what if they actually have a detrimental impact?

Certified plant-based sports nutritionist Philip Bryden joins me to talk about this- and much more! He also holds certifications in Integrative Nutrition, Nutrition Science, Nutrition Coaching, Anatomy and Physiology, Plant-Based Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, and he’s a certified Yoga Instructor and Ultra Running Coach. Philip works with international professional athletes across a variety of sports, including soccer, tennis, and ultra running; and he’s Club Nutritionist for the world’s first vegan rugby club.

NBSV 122: The unexpected relationship between climate action and fitness with PT Emily Kennedy May 10, 2022

Climate action has been a longstanding subject, as we become more and more aware of the current, irrefutable climate crisis. However, while we discuss its connection to many parts of our lives, this may be one of the first times we’ve explored its connection to….fitness!

Emily Kennedy is a systems thinker from Nova Scotia, a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and founder of resiliFIT Coaching. She uses her love of food and fitness to demonstrate the impact we have on climate change through daily choices, while connecting folks with nature.

NBSV 121: Gut health, “anti-nutrients”, and nutrition BS-busting with RD Desiree Nielsen Apr 26, 2022

Maybe you’ve heard the terms; maybe you haven’t: gut health. Anti-nutrients. There are many terms, often elusive, that circulate within the nutrition realm. What do they mean, and which ones should we be paying attention to?

Registered Dietician Desiree Nielsen joins me to discuss these terms, chat about anti-nutrients, where we find them, and answer the big question: are they bad for us? Alongside this subject and others, we dive into nutrition myth-busting, drop some mics, and discuss re-thinking the approach to nutrition as a whole.

NBSV 120: Ultra-marathon swimmer Susan Simmons on using veganism to manage M.S. and fuel training Apr 12, 2022

When you hear the term marathon swim, it’s generally referring to a 10km distance [6.2 miles]. Our guest for NBSV #120, Susan Simmons, is an ultra-marathon swimmer. You do the math.

Susan Simmons discusses how she uses veganism to manage multiple sclerosis, and fuel her training.

In her own words: “My number one form of exercise is swimming and my diet is vegan. Both minimize the stress on my body, making it possible for me to live an active life.”

Listen now via link in bio!

NBSV 119: Busting 3 vegan myths with RDN Nisha Melvani Mar 29, 2022

We’ve all heard them, right? Veganism exists alongside a selection of myths, perpetuated by mainstream media, particular industries, and marketing [to name a few!]

Do you want to know three of the most familiar myths out there, and promptly have them busted by truth and facts?

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Nisha Melvani joins me to do just that, alongside a discussion about her new book release, attending culinary school at the Natural Gourmet Institute in NYC, and much, much more.

NBSV 118: Coach K's fundamentals of strength training + body composition goals on a vegan diet Mar 08, 2022

It is one of the most important, and most inquired-about relationships, and we're diving into it: veganism and strength training.

I outline how to fuel strength training efficiently, the special things vegans need to consider, 6-extra important nutrients, and much [much] more.

Naturally, we'll also explore the infamous, favourite subject matter when it comes to talking about vegans and strength training: protein! The truths, the facts, the myths: this episode has them all.

NBSV 117: Fitness industry BS bustin' [and more] with Ren Jones Feb 22, 2022

If you’ve listened to the No-Bullshit Vegan podcast before, you’ve heard his name. If you haven’t, it’s about time you do!

Coach Ren Jones, one of my favourite humans with whom to “co-bust” industry BS, returns for another episode of mic drops and truth bombs. Ranging from the fitness industry’s take on body size, to celebrity weight loss, we present a freestyle episode: no agenda, however no subject stone left unturned.

Ren Jones is a certified trainer and certified nutrition coach in Charlotte, North Carolina. His personal philosophy toward changing behaviors is centered around self-compassion over discipline, methods which have helped his clients make permanent change and heal their relationship with food.

NBSV 116: Can dogs be vegan? A discussion with Laura Simonson of Virchew Feb 08, 2022

You’ve heard the question before, you’ve seen all the opinions weigh in, and you’ve seen the spirited discussions on social media about it: can dogs be vegan?

Laura Simonson of Virchew [which produces plant-based meals and treats for dogs], addresses this question, the myth that dogs are carnivores, and speaks to the expansive research that’s been done on dogs who eat vegan diets.

Based in Vancouver, BC, Virchew is the first producer of 100% plant-based meals and treats for dogs powered by trail-blazing veterinary partnerships and nutrition programs: "Good for our dogs. Good for our earth. Good for our hearts” is the brand’s mantra, and Laura’s here to tell you why.

NBSV 115: Vegan bodybuilders [and VeganProteins.com cofounders] Giacomo Marchese and Dani Taylor Jan 25, 2022

How do vegans get their protein?

Vegan bodybuilders Dani Taylor and Giacomo Marchese of VeganProteins.com answer this question, and a heck of a lot more: long-term habit change, strength training on a vegan diet, and reaching big fitness goals.

They travel with the Vegan Strong team and co-founded PlantBuilt.com, an NPO of vegan strength athletes who compete to raise awareness for veganism and money for animal rescue sanctuaries. Eat plants; lift heavy: this is how!

NBSV 114: A technological argument against animal products with Dr. Karthik Sekar Jan 11, 2022

Where do technology and animal products intersect [and how do they?]

Dr. Karthik Sekar offers a technological argument against animal products, their problematic relationship to the environment [and the animals], and how the future of plant-based replacements has the capacity to exceed animal-based products in every way.

Humanity has great impetus to shift past animal products, and this is a part of the process that bears huge potential to help us do so. Tune in to find out how you can be part of it.

NBSV 113: Daniel Weiss on athletic performance, and how it relates to body composition and veganism Dec 28, 2021

Daniel Weiss joins me to delve into how body composition and athletic performance intersect, how veganism affects athletic performance, how to improve your body composition and energy with your nutrition and training, and more. Daniel turned his passion for nutrition, food, exercising, and human behaviour into helping active people overcome mindset blocks, lose excuses, and develop healthy relationships with food while pursuing health, body composition, and performance goals.

NBSV 112: West African cuisine, the plant-based diet, and where they intersect Dec 14, 2021

How has West African -specifically Ghanian- cuisine [and its plant-based nature], influenced US and Caribbean food cultures?

Nana-Serwa Mancell is the Founder and chef of Veghana, a meal delivery and catering company based in Dubai that serves vegan West African cuisine.

Nana believes that West African Food deserves a place among the popular global cuisines, and that it has an enormous amount to offer anyone on a plant-based diet. We discuss this crucial shift, and much- much more!

NBSV 111: Truly F*cked Up Parts of the Fitness Industry part II with Zoe Peled Nov 30, 2021

What do noses have to do with weight loss? How do we talk about "problem" areas? Watch out: the holidays are coming + you best repent for your food choices!

Back by popular demand for a 2nd edition, alongside my coaching colleague @zoemarg, we commit to calling out more falsities that need to be addressed, including the potentially problematic use of the word "goals", how we can dismantle the "good vs.bad" paradigm, and much [much] more.

Time to kick the BS to the curb! Listen now via link in bio

NBSV 110: Chrissy King on merging social justice with the fitness industry Nov 16, 2021

What are some ways we can approach diversity and inclusion within the fitness industry, and what work still needs to be done?

Adapted from a Zoom conversation for an alive Magazine article (about how the COVID-19 pandemic, and recent discussions about diversity and inclusion, have changed the fitness industry for good), Chrissy King joins me to discuss her work as a writer, speaker, strength coach, and educator, with a passion for creating a diverse and inclusive wellness industry.

NBSV 109: Ren Jones on diversity + inclusion in the fitness industry Nov 02, 2021

“Fitness is rooted in two things: patriarchy, and access.”

Ren Jones is a certified trainer and certified nutrition coach in Charlotte, North Carolina. His personal philosophy toward changing behaviors is centered around self-compassion over discipline.

Ren joined me for a crucial discussion about some of the most important issues facing the fitness industry today, a discourse that by no means can be contained to one podcast episode [and will be featured in many more to come.]

NBSV 108: Shawn Stratton of the International Vegan Film Festival: past, present + future Oct 19, 2021

The International Vegan Film Festival [IVFF] and World Tour was founded in 2018. It is the largest vegan film festival of its kind in the entire world, exploring themes around animal welfare, environment, and health and nutrition.

Shawn Stratton, director of the International Vegan Film Festival and World Tour, joins me to discuss the festival’s past, present, and future; his vegan story; and life as a plant-based endurance athlete.

NBSV 107: Veganism and abortion - a critical discussion Oct 05, 2021

It is a comparison ever-present in the vegan community, though it is rarely critically addressed: veganism and abortion. In light of the recent legislation in Texas around reproductive rights [and lack thereof], my coaching colleague Zoe and I talk about the intersections between veganism and abortion, why the comparison may be problematic, and above all: why anti-abortion vegans are blatant hypocrites.

NBSV 106: Chef AJ & Glen Merzer on the science of low-fat, plant based diets Sep 21, 2021

We’ve all heard the discussions around low-fat, plant-based diets [sometimes referred to as whole foods, plant-based]. The question remains: is it all hype, or are these sentiments true?

Chef AJ and Glen Merzer, co-authors of the new book Own Your Health: How to Live Long and Avoid Chronic Illness, join me to discuss this lifestyle, answer the aforementioned question once and for all, and discuss how we can strategically move veganism forward in a culture that has normalized eating animal products.

NBSV 105: Demystifying [and mastering] vegan meal planning with Sophia DeSantis Sep 07, 2021

Vegan meal planning: you’ve heard the term, and it’s one that can both inspire and elude. Sophia DeSantis is here to show us how to move from overwhelmed to empowered when it comes to vegan meal planning.

The fun-loving mom behind Veggies Don’t Bite!, Sophia outlines how to break past traditional meal planning and create a meal system that is sustainable, will help you move from overwhelmed to empowered, and furthermore, how to successfully reach *all* of your wellness goals.

NBSV 104: Four Truly F*cked Up Parts of the Fitness Industry with Zoe Peled Aug 24, 2021

What kind of messaging do we see in the fitness industry on a regular basis, and why are many parts of it so problematic? Alongside my coaching colleague Zoe Peled, we commit to calling out four falsities that need to be addressed, including the value assigned to the scale, the perverse need to have statements like "strong is the new skinny", and how the industry strategically markets itself to women based on shame and comparison. Time to kick the BS to the curb!

NBSV 103: Before The Butcher Founder Danny O’Malley on creating plant-based meat, veganism, + more Aug 10, 2021

Is veganism really as difficult to implement as many folks say it is? Danny O’Malley, President and Founder of Before the Butcher, answers this question and many more, shares the story of his business, and shares crucial thoughts on plant-based food as a whole. Danny helped innovate the first line of diverse plant-based meat (burgers, chicken, turkey, sausage & much more) with an eye on taste, nutrition and sustainability.

NBSV 102: Alexandra Caspero of Plant-Based Juniors busts myths about vegan diets for children Jul 27, 2021

Is a plant-based diet healthy for kids? Furthermore, is it safe for kids? Alexandra Caspero from Plant-Based Juniors joins me to answer these questions, address the benefits of a plant-based diet for kids, and break down some problematic (and false) myths prevalent within the dialogue. Alexandra is a registered dietitian nutritionist, mom, and (with Whitney English) the creator of Plant-Based Juniors, a community helping parents get more plants on the plate.

NBSV 101: Michelle Schwegmann of Portland's Herbivore on vegan parenting, business, and her new cookbook Jul 13, 2021

Herbivore is one of the best-known vegan stores in the world. Co-founder Michelle Schwegmann joins me to share some of Herbivore's history, her view on vegan parenting, how her approach to veganism has changed over the years, and much more.

NBSV 100!! Ten listeners each have a 10-minute chat with Karina on veganism, fitness, and much more Jun 29, 2021

In celebration of our 100th (!!) episode, I speak with 10 of our amazing listeners for 10 minutes each. You’ll hear from a farm sanctuary founder, a heavy metal vocalist, business owners, fitness coaches, professional organizers, and more. All vegan, and each with incredible insights to share. Thank you so much for supporting this show over the past 3+ years! Here’s to the next 100 episodes.

NBSV 099: Jess Peacock on the critical intersections of religion and veganism Jun 15, 2021

How does veganism pertain to religion? There are blind spots intrinsic within religious communities, as veganism clearly pertains to the connection between suffering (animals, the planet, human health) and food choices.

Jess Peacock is a researcher, adjunct professor, United Church of Christ clergy, author, and part of the K.I. team. A vegan for 16 years, Jess explores the above (and more), as we discuss where- and how- these two schools of thought intersect.

NBSV 098: “Cheat” meals and why I don’t use that term, there’s no “perfect diet”, & other BS-busting Jun 01, 2021

A listener asked, “How do you feel about cheat days or cheat meals?” This is my answer. I discuss why I don’t use the term “cheat” in relation to food, why there’s no such thing as a “perfect” diet or “good” and “bad” foods, why rigid rules and restriction don’t work when it comes to nutrition, and how to break away from the all-or-nothing approach to dieting. I’ve also included powerful writing pieces from three fitness professionals on these subjects.

NBSV 097: Setareh Bateni on defining “veganism”, running a vegan jewellery business + more May 18, 2021

How do we define “veganism”? Vegan business owner (One Thing Lockets) Setareh Bateni addresses the complexities of this answer, from a unique perspective holding a Master’s degree in Philosophy.

Setareh speaks to the importance of showing the challenges and road bumps that may come up along the journey to veganism, being vegan in a non-vegan family, and how the ethical stance has been incorporated into both her personal life, and her business life.

NBSV 096: Actor Justina Adorno (Mayans M.C.) on veganism in the film industry, animal rights + more May 04, 2021

Justina Adorno is an actor, long-term vegan, and committed to raising awareness through her social platforms about the abuse that animals endure. Justina currently stars on the gritty drama FX’s Mayans M.C., playing the role of ‘Stephanie’ aka ‘Nails,’ in the show’s third season.

Having a passion for animal rights, Justina lives a vegan lifestyle, and is adamant about using only vegan makeup and hair products on set, and educates her followers across her social platforms on the abuse that animals endure. She shares her vegan story, talks about her current role on Mayans M.C., discusses using only vegan products on set, and much (much) more.

NBSV 095: Meredith Marin on mindfulness, how it can help us as vegans, and more Apr 20, 2021

Mindfulness: what is it, how does one start with it, and how can it help us be happier vegans (and activists?) Meredith Marin is a vegan entrepreneur with a background in social work and community organizing. She's known in the vegan community for her work that transformed Aruba into the most vegan-friendly island in the Caribbean. We discuss her current projects, her background in vegan hospitality, and her strategies to support vegans all over the world in creating impact.

NBSV 094: "The Godfather of Vegan Bodybuilding" Robert Cheeke on his 100-pound gains journey, natural bodybuilding wins + more Apr 06, 2021

Robert Cheeke, often referred to as the "Godfather of Vegan Bodybuilding", played a major role in growing the industry from its 2002 infancy to where it is today. Robert is a two-time natural bodybuilding champion, and founder and president of Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness. Starting with his early farm roots, Robert shares his story of adding 100 pounds to his frame as a vegan bodybuilder, shifting the industry dialogue, and growing the vegan bodybuilding movement as a whole.

NBSV 093: Author + 30-year vegan Peggy Brusseau on The 12 Vegan Food Groups, the 80/20 rule and more Mar 23, 2021

Peggy Brusseau is a food writer, cook, and committed vegan of more than 30 years. Peggy has written or co-written 24 books on food and health. Her most recent book addresses many key points about veganism: transitioning to veg life, living in a household where not all family members are vegan, nutrition for infants and children, the age-old "where do I get my protein?" question, and more. Heard of The Twelve Vegan Food Groups? After this discussion with Peggy, you'll be able to answer that question.

You're invited! Join our 3-day free online extravaganza, A Decade of Deadlifts: 10 Year Anniversary and Book Launch! Mar 11, 2021

Announcing A Decade of Deadlifts: 10 Year Anniversary and Book Launch! Join us for our free, online extravaganza of three days of events (March 19 to 21), behind the scenes access, giveaways, and our main event featuring 5 incredible industry panelists. All folks are welcome to join the festivities as we celebrate 10 years of plant-fueled athleticism, badassery, an abundance of dark chocolate, and the publication of The Vegan Athlete (my fourth book!) Get your free ticket at karinainkster.com/booklaunch.

NBSV 092: Bill Muir (a.k.a. SGT Vegan) on veganism in the military, and being vegan for 28 years Mar 09, 2021

Bill left a cushy job teaching English in Japan after 9/11 to join the Army as a Combat Medic. Vegan since 1992, Bill adhered to his plant-fueled diet throughout his rigorous Army training and deployment to Afghanistan. Bill now serves veterans as a registered nurse at the West Los Angeles Medical Center. In non-COVID times, Bill gives talks about being vegan, and appears at Veg Fests and Fitness Expos with the Vegan Strong team. We discuss how he survived as a vegan in the army, his two books, and more!

NBSV 091: The K.I. team on "weight loss first" fitness, vegan and BMI BS-busting, our training goals, & more Feb 23, 2021

K.I. team members Karina Inkster, Izzy Pope-Moore, and Zoe Peled unite for a tri-force podcast episode to discuss some “trends” of the fitness/athleticism industries and problematic tendencies of “weight loss first fitness”. Throughout the discussion, the team debunks a few myths about veganism and BMI, shares their diverse- and impressive- training goals, and much (much) more.

NBSV 90: Izzy Pope-Moore on working in a hospital as a vegan during a pandemic, fostering cats, strength training, and more Feb 09, 2021

In Part 1 (of 2) of our K.I. team member series, Izzy Pope-Moore shares what it’s like to work in a hospital during a pandemic as a vegan. We chat about whatever comes to mind, including her efforts to make the hospital cafeteria more vegan-friendly, strength training, her work fostering cats, and her new Main Street Vegan Academy certifications.

NBSV 089: Tobias Sjösten on setting goals (or not), making & tracking progress, and creating habits Jan 26, 2021

Tobias returns to the show to bust myths about the “new year, new you” concept. We both love nerding out on tracking progress, optimizing our habits, and setting goals, so we had a freestyle discussion about all of this. When are goals useful? When *shouldn’t* we set goals? How do we best track progress? Tobias leads Athlegan, a team of passionate vegan athletes who are trying to change the world by helping more people become strong and fit vegans.

NBSV 088: Plant-based meal planning expert Stephanie Dreyer debunks meal prep myths Jan 11, 2021

Stephanie Dreyer of Batch Cooking Club joins me to discuss three myths about vegan meal prep: Preparing homemade vegan meals is time consuming and difficult, following a meal plan takes too much work and effort, and being vegan in a non-vegan family is impossible. Stephanie shares her method for making weekly plant-based meal prep simple and stress-free.

NBSV 087: Raydel Hernandez on "veganizing" Cuban foods and sharing traditional recipes in vegan form Dec 28, 2020

Raydel's new book passes down traditional Cuban family recipes -- in vegan form. He shares his story of coming to veganism from the typical meat-heavy Cuban diet, and the resulting transformation in his health. We also discuss how he's passing down his grandmother's family recipes to the next generation, and keeping the traditions and memories of "old Cuba" alive via its food -- but veganized. Raydel Hernandez is a first generation Cuban American, home cook, and culinary author.

NBSV 086: Dr. Chana Davis on processed foods, and limitations of "whole foods only" veganism Dec 15, 2020

How is "processed food" defined? Why does the term have such a bad reputation? Where do vegan processed foods fit in? Why is the black-and-white view of “all processed foods are bad” problematic, and what message might this send? How do we assess the healthiness of a food? We take a look at a few food package examples from Chana's fridge. We also discuss bioengineering; it’s much more common than you might think. And, at the end of the episode, I have a very special holiday surprise for you!

NBSV 085: Val the Vegan Therapist on navigating the emotional and social challenges of veganism and coping with anxiety Dec 01, 2020

Valerie Martin, a.k.a. Val the Vegan Therapist, offers valuable insights for anyone who's vegan (or veg-curious). We discuss the importance of navigating the emotional and social challenges of veganism, whether having a vegan therapist is important if you’re vegan yourself, and her favourite techniques for coping with anxiety (given the world situation at the moment, who the heck *isn't* anxious right now?!) Valerie is a psychotherapist, coach, and yoga teacher based in Nashville, Tennessee.

NBSV 084: Devon Hoholuk on eating disorders and veganism--intersections, harmful messaging, recovery, and more Nov 17, 2020

Nutritional counsellor and disordered eating coach Devon Hoholuk discusses why vegan diets are often discouraged in recovery, and how she approaches things differently. She shares her story of recovery from anorexia and bulimia, and how flexible veganism relates to recovery. You don't need to have a diagnosed eating disorder to get something out of this episode. Our relationships with food can be quite complex, and it’s important to address what may be problematic aspects of that relationship.

NBSV 083: Mountaineer Jason Addy on being vegan since 1992, and his self-propelled mountain treks Nov 03, 2020

Vegan since 1992 and a life-long cyclist, mountaineer Jason Addy enjoys doing fully self-propelled mountaineering trips from home to home. I.e. from home to a mountain (usually on a bike), scaling said mountain, and then cycling back home. We discuss how he came to veganism almost 3 decades ago, fuelling himself and others on treks with plant-based food, the self propelled outdoor group he founded, and the guidebook he's currently writing to the mountains north of Powell River.

NBSV 082: Aesthetic-driven fitness in the vegan community (balancing health, body, & fitness goals) Oct 20, 2020

I address the misconception that veganism is inherently beneficial for weight loss, and I discuss navigating the sometimes-very-thin line between health, fitness, and aesthetic goals. We all want to look awesome, but I think there are more and less effective (and healthy) ways of using aesthetics as an ingredient in what motivates you to create and sustain a fitness routine. I also discuss unrealistic physique expectations, and why I don’t train clients for physique competitions.

NBSV 081: Muzammil Ahmad on the lack of nutrition education in med school & what he's doing about it Oct 06, 2020

Soon-to-be doctor Muzammil Ahmad joins me to discuss the lack of nutrition education in medical schools and his work to reform it, including bringing plant-based nutrition to the forefront. Muzammil goes over the problems with current nutrition education (not enough hours, contradictions within the curriculum, lack of preventative nutrition education), and the extensive work he's doing to fix these issues, including furthering plant-based nutrition education among school faculty and fellow students.

NBSV 080: Chef Guy Vaknin has served 2 million vegan meals with his Beyond Sushi brand in NYC Sep 22, 2020

Guy Vaknin, owner of plant-based chain Beyond Sushi in New York City, joins me for a conversation on building his vegan business (and transitioning it to vegan after opening), listening to his customers, his experiences on Hell’s Kitchen and Shark Tank, and raising two vegan kids. He has over 13 years of experience as an executive chef, and loves experimenting with new flavour combinations and ingredients. As a proud vegan, he hopes to inspire listeners to eat clean and leave a lasting impact on our planet.

NBSV 079: Bradie S. Crandall busts myths on climate change, cattle farming, organic crops, & GMOs Sep 08, 2020

Bradie discusses how the foods we eat affect climate change and why being vegan fights climate change; sheds some light on animal agriculture (cattle, in particular), including some major myth-busting about grass fed free range beef; and presents advantages and disadvantages of GMO foods. He also challenges the idea that organic produce is always better for the environment than conventionally-grown produce. Bradie is a PhD student in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Delaware.

NBSV 078: Robby Barbaro on mastering diabetes and insulin resistance with a plant-based diet Aug 25, 2020

Robby Barbaro spent 6 years building the Forks Over Knives brand, and is the cofounder of Mastering Diabetes. He discusses insulin resistance and why you should care (whether or not you’re diagnosed with diabetes). How can you tell if you’re insulin resistant? How can a plant-based diet manage—and even reverse—insulin resistance and diabetes? Robby takes us through why the conventional approach to diabetes is flawed, and what we should be doing instead. Also: what’s wrong with low-carb diets?

NBSV 077: Coach Ren Jones on race, equality, and inclusiveness in the fitness industry Aug 11, 2020

Should fitness professionals speak about race issues? (Spoiler: YES. Health includes mental wellbeing, so fitness professionals can’t help folks with their fitness while remaining silent on issues of racism.) What can fitness professionals--and others--do as allies? What should happen within the fitness industry as a whole to make it more inclusive? Let's continue having important conversations about racism, inequality, and inclusiveness in the fitness industry and beyond.

NBSV 076: Vegan environmental science prof Dr. Greg Schwartz on fighting climate change with your diet Jul 28, 2020

The best way to fight climate change is with your diet. We also discuss the importance of healthy soil: did you know soil sequesters more carbon than all plants on earth and our entire atmosphere combined?! Dr. Schwartz explains the concept of "concentration of calories", and why animal agriculture's water and carbon footprints are so high. Dr. Greg Schwartz is a vegan environmental science professor, a former professional football player, and author of Bright Green Future.

NBSV 075: Jon Goodman on many ways "hustling" is B.S., and focusing on one thing to achieve success Jul 14, 2020

I got to interview my business role model! Jonathan Goodman of the Personal Trainer Development Center, the world’s largest site for fitness professionals, is here to discuss why the concept of "hustling" is B.S. (in certain contexts), the glorification of “busy”, and how to achieve success by focusing on one area of expertise, surrounding it with good-enough-to-be-dangerous skills in a few other specific realms. Also, career advice for people who have extremely wide-ranging interests. Oh, and seitan!

NBSV 074: Susan Levin on 4 ways the vegan diet is optimal for athletes, and the PCRM’s recommendations for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans Jun 30, 2020

Susan Levin is the director of nutrition education for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), and a registered dietitian specializing in sports dietetics. Every 5 years, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are updated. She discusses the PCRM's recommendations for these guidelines: No low-carb eating patterns, recommend water instead of milk, warn against consuming red and processed meats, and promote plant-based eating. Susan also discusses 4 ways the vegan diet is optimal for athletes.

NBSV 073: GiGi Carter and Alissa Nash on the increasing number of Black vegans, and whether veganism should include human rights Jun 16, 2020

One of the fastest-growing vegan demographics is Black Americans. Alissa Nash and GiGi Carter discuss increasing the number of Black vegans, including quality of life benefits and cultural barriers. We also discuss the scope of expression of veganism's compassion (whether - and how - it should extend to human rights), and contributions ethnic cuisines have made to veganism. We acknowledge systemic and economic barriers faced by many, and focus on issues that are controlled on an individual level.

NBSV 072: Bradie S. Crandall shares 6 reasons why a vegan diet is beneficial for strength athletes (+ book announcement!) Jun 02, 2020

State record-holding vegan powerlifter, former collegiate football player, and chemical and biomolecular engineering PhD student Bradie S. Crandall shares his story of becoming a vegan athlete, and 6 ways in which a vegan diet is beneficial for strength athletes compared to a diet that includes animal products. Bradie is the author of the upcoming book, The Living Machine: Engineering Strength with a Plant-Based Diet, and he’s announcing its release date for the first time on this show.

NBSV 071: Ask Me Anything--21 listener questions answered about fitness, nutrition, and veganism May 19, 2020

I answer 21 questions on everything from post-workout protein options, to sweating, to B.S. nutritionists, to more philosophical questions about lifestyle, fitness, and veganism.

Includes: my one tip for fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle. How do I balance being understanding of other people and their obstacles to going vegan, versus sticking up for animals? Should you supplement with creatine? Will I ever adopt a canine workout buddy? What's my favourite savoury snack? And much more.

NBSV 070: Why vegans shouldn't support PETA, and how to assess whether an animal sanctuary is legit May 05, 2020

PETA is the world’s largest and most recognized animal rights organization. I feel they send the wrong message about animal rights, and give all of us vegans a bad name. I share 5 problems with PETA, and 5 ways it exhibits appalling prejudice toward certain groups of people. I suggest supporting local and smaller-scale organizations instead. Many of these are animal sanctuaries rather than broader animal rights organizations, so I share 6 questions to ask when assessing whether a sanctuary is ethically run.

NBSV 069: Dr. Scott Lear on exercising and eating well while we're staying home Apr 21, 2020

In our last coronavirus-related episode before we get back to regularly scheduled programming, Dr. Scott Lear joins me to discuss exercising and healthy eating during lockdown: How much exercise should we be getting while self-isolating and/or physical distancing? What sorts of benefits are we likely to see from this activity? How can we continue to eat in a way that supports our health and fitness goals? Also, some creative ways of strength training at home (with kitchen implements!)

NBSV 068: Nailing your fitness goals during a pandemic (Part 1): Mike Howard on 4 mindset strategies and at-home fat loss Apr 07, 2020

Mike discusses how we can overcome some of the mindset challenges associated with the current COVID-19 pandemic, and how we can continue to work toward our health, fitness, and fat loss goals while we’re staying at home. Get 4 specific mindset tips, learn how to simplify at-home fat loss, and make sure you know how to 'engineer' your home environment so it supports (rather than sabotages) your goals.

NBSV 067: From butcher to vegan bodybuilder: Fraser Bayley's story, and powerful insights on mindset Mar 24, 2020

Fraser Bayley has an unusual story, having gone from being a butcher with multiple mental health challenges to a passionate vegan advocate, bodybuilder, and strength & nutrition coach. Fraser chose to walk away from the butchery industry for good, and never realized how health, fitness, and veganism would then come together to transform his life in many ways. We discuss common mindset challenges Fraser works on with his clients, different approaches to veganism, building long-term habits, and much more.

NBSV 066: B.S.-busting on lectins (a.k.a. "antinutrients"). Why they're not harmful, and why a "lectin-free" diet is pseudoscience. Mar 10, 2020

NBSV 065: Chris Bratseth and Dr. Danielle Marentette on raising vegan kids, and veganism at school and the doctor's office Feb 25, 2020

Chris is a high school teacher. We discuss the plant-based nutrition classes and seminars he’s facilitated, and how youth are driving change within their own families. Danielle is a family doctor. She shares how she uses a whole food, plant-based diet to prevent and reverse chronic disease for her patients, and some of the myths she encounters (e.g. “people won’t be willing to change”, or “this is too difficult for patients to understand”.) They also discuss transitioning to veganism with two young kids.

NBSV 064: Fibre artist and dyer Heidi Braacx on the ethics and environmental impacts of wool, and vegan alternatives Feb 11, 2020

Heidi Braacx, owner of Vegan Yarn, joins me to discuss the ethics and environmental impacts of wool, and why vegans don't use it. Heidi says, "Just because wool is biodegradable doesn’t mean it’s environmentally friendly”. We discuss plant-based alternatives to wool, and their respective impacts on the environment. Also, how can we, as consumers of clothing and/or fibre products, ensure we choose ethical products that have a minimal impact on our environment? Heidi has 3 steps for us.

NBSV 063: Ren Jones on coaching, B.S. in the fitness and diet industries, and small but mighty habits Jan 28, 2020

Ren is a certified personal trainer, corrective exercise specialist, and nutrition coach. In this episode: How the fitness industry is changing, to the benefit of both clients and coaches. Busting some major B.S. in the fitness and diet industries. How Ren approaches habit change with his clients. The one concept you should delete from your vocabulary to ensure you get lasting results from your fitness and nutrition habits. (Hint: you can choose *fast*, or you can choose *permanent*.)

NBSV 062: Nail your goals in 2020: build habits, get lasting results, and don't rely on motivation Dec 31, 2019

If you’re starting a new fitness, nutrition, or health habit in 2020 (or if you want to make sure you keep going with your current ones), this episode is for you. I’m busting some B.S. about motivation and sticking to long-term habits. I discuss: why relying on motivation to keep up with your good habits is setting yourself up for failure, 2 things you should know when you're starting a new health habit, 2 challenges I see people face, and how to ensure your good habits will keep going over the long term.

NBSV 061: Dr. Bo Bennett on sentiocentrism and the morality of eating meat and animal products Dec 17, 2019

Social scientist Dr. Bo Bennett shares his ideas on the morality of eating meat. We discuss the moral framework of sentiocentrism, and using it to determine which - and how many - animal products to consume. Also: how do we make moral evaluations to conclude if killing animals for food is moral or not? And why Dr. Bennett believes encouraging reducing meat consumption is more effective than promoting strict veganism.

NBSV 060: "Ask Me Anything" questions from listeners - batch cooking, training, vegan nutrition, protein, and more! Dec 03, 2019

I’m answering random questions today from awesome podcast listeners, including: how to get 100 grams of protein a day as a vegan, how the heck I fit so much batch-cooked food into my fridge (and exactly what I prep each week), the most effective strength training muscle group split, nailing the calcium RDA, getting started in the industry as a new trainer, and more.

NBSV 059: Julieanna Hever (the Plant-Based Dietitian) on "macroconfusion", creating a well-rounded healthspan diet, and more Nov 19, 2019

The Plant-Based Dietitian is here to discuss "macroconfusion": why focusing on macronutrients is not the best way to optimize your diet, and what to do instead. Also in this episode: Dietary restriction without malnutrition. Focusing on very high protein intakes (e.g. for strength training) may be at odds with research that shows longevity and healthspan are associated with lower protein intakes. How to follow a healthy, well-rounded healthspan diet.

NBSV 058: "Travelling is too difficult!" is a B.S. excuse to not go vegan: insight from 14 vegan travellers Nov 05, 2019

I give you my own take on vegan travel, and share insight from 13 other vegans! If you’re thinking about going vegan, if you’re vegan already, or if you’d like to be able to help others to go vegan, this episode is jam-packed with lots of information about travelling the world on a completely plant-based diet. "Travelling is too difficult!" is one of the main reasons I hear people cite for not going fully vegan. In this episode, I'll share why I think that's bullsh!t, and what to do about it.

NBSV 057: My review of The Game Changers documentary Oct 29, 2019

This documentary busts many myths about veganism, but it ain't perfect. If you’re curious about athletic performance on a vegan diet, it’s worth watching The Game Changers. Just keep in mind that a documentary is not a replacement for scientific research, or doing a thorough review of peer-reviewed literature. Here's my review, with bonus input from two other vegans.

NBSV 056: Dr. Shane Williams on the new red and processed meat studies, and promoting a plant-based diet in his cardiology practice Oct 22, 2019

We discuss the recent controversy about red meat and processed meats: a few new meta-analyses suggested we should continue to consume these meats, since they pose low health risks. Learn the full story - and why this isn't accurate. Also in this episode: why and how Dr. Williams changed his practice from ‘all conventional’ to combining pills with lifestyle and nutrition, and a few predictors Dr. Williams has noticed of patients who end up making long-term changes in their lives, versus those who don’t.

NBSV 055: David Isbister on vegan meats, banning cetacean captivity, and being vegan for over 20 years Oct 08, 2019

David, maker of mind-blowingly delicious vegan foods with his company, PlantBase Food, joins me to discuss vegan meats, activism around cetacean captivity bans, and being vegan for over 20 years. Also: how can we use an ethical approach to support or take action for displaced/marginalized/homeless folks, and tips for our listeners who want to make the transition to veganism.

NBSV 054: Registered Dietitian Lauren McNeill does a deep-dive on vegan protein and omega-3 fatty acids Sep 24, 2019

Protein: Why is it important? How much do we need? Do we need to combine foods? What are the best (whole foods) vegan sources of protein? Lauren shares the 4 foods you should be eating every day to make sure you’re getting enough omega-3. Also: Why is the ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 important, and how much of each do we need? Do we need to track our food to know whether we're getting enough omega-3? Get the low-down with Registered Dietitian Lauren McNeill, who focuses on plant-based nutrition.

NBSV 053: Chef Dustin Harder on bridging the gap between vegans and non-vegans, community over competition, and more Sep 10, 2019

Chef Dustin, creator of the vegan travel series The Vegan Roadie, is on the show to chat with me about his awesome new book, Epic Vegan; the concept of community over competition within veganism; travelling while vegan; and much more. Dustin Harder is a private plant-based chef in New York City. He’s also a cooking instructor, recipe developer, and cookbook author. He’s been featured in publications like VegNews, Paste, Eating Well, etc. And he worked alongside Chef Chloe Coscarelli in recipe development!

NBSV 052: Catching up with vegan strongman athlete and coach Melody Schoenfeld Aug 27, 2019

For today’s conversation we didn’t have any sort of agenda - we’re just shooting the sh!t. Or shooting the *bull*sh!t I should say, because we end up discussing everything from a peer-reviewed article Melody wrote about vegan strength athletes, to her upcoming book, to media misrepresentation of research results, to whether vegans have an athletic performance advantage over non-vegans…and a ton more.

NBSV 051: Gael Bishop on her near life-ending battle with alcohol addiction, and how alcohol affects our fitness results Aug 10, 2019

Gael shares her powerful story of overcoming alcohol addiction. She's been sober since October 1, 2013. Also: How does alcohol affect our ability to gain muscle and lose fat? What are the short- and long-term effects of consuming alcohol? Why the hell aren’t more people in our industry talking about alcohol? Why doesn’t alcohol attract attention as a killer? It is, after all, one of the top 5 causes of preventable death in North America. I also share my 5 reasons for not consuming alcohol.

NBSV 050: Dr. Sarina Pasricha on the gut microbiome. What is it? How do we improve it? What does veganism have to do with it? Jul 25, 2019

Dr. Sarina Pasricha is a nationally recognized gastroenterologist and speaker. We discuss: What is the gut microbiome? Why is it important? How does being vegan factor into the equation? Does exercise help? What do we do that is harmful to our gut health? What about stress? If you exercise regularly and eat well, but still can’t lose weight, your gut microbiome might be the culprit. Also, did you know that vegans may have more resilient gut microbiomes than non-vegans? Dr. Sarina will explain.

NBSV 049: Registered Sports Dietitian Heidi Strickler on smart supplementation for vegan athletes, why "vegan" isn't synonymous with "healthy", and much more Jul 16, 2019

Heidi Strickler is a Registered Sports Dietitian, competitive endurance athlete and trail runner, and avid lover of all things mountains and outdoors. We discuss why eating vegan is not synonymous with healthy eating or weight loss, smart supplementation for vegan athletes, and why a vegan diet makes it more difficult to oxidize fat during endurance exercise.

NBSV 048: Retired lawyer Pat Kendall on leading a campaign to stop animal experimentation at Vancouver's new hospital (also: aging is a benefit and health isn't just about our bodies) Jul 02, 2019

Pat Kendall is a retired municipal lawyer, leading a massive campaign called "Rezoning for the Animals" to persuade Vancouver City Council to rezone the new St. Paul's Hospital site, such that animal experimentation is not permitted in the hospital laboratories and alternative methods are used instead. We also talk about healthy aging, how health isn’t just about your body, and the intriguing idea that health is not an end in itself - it just keeps our bodies tuned up for completing life’s greater purposes!

NBSV 047: Dr. Chana Davis on how Beyond and Impossible burgers compare to beef, organic vs. conventional farming, the natural vs. synthetic fallacy, and more Jun 18, 2019

Are Beyond and Impossible burgers healthy? What is "healthy", anyway? Nutritionally and environmentally, how to these plant-based burgers compare to beef? We discuss glyphosate (an ingredient in Roundup) within the context of these burgers, and how the Beyond and Impossible burgers differ from each other. Also on the menu: the natural versus synthetic fallacy ("natural" does not mean "healthy"), organic versus conventional farming (organic does not mean pesticide-free), and the "incomplete" protein myth.

NBSV 046: Victoria Moran on being vegan since 1983, developing the Main Street Vegan Academy and brand, and busting 2 vegan myths Jun 04, 2019

In this episode: Victoria's vegan story. She's been vegan since 1983! Myth: Vegans are super-healthy, or they're not really vegan. Myth: The different "factions" within veganism (e.g. entrepreneurs, "enviro-vegans", whole foods plant-based vegans, etc.) have interests too different to be one movement. Diversity within veganism, and the importance of being mentally flexible. A Prayer for Compassion: Victoria's film project showing diverse religions and their connections to veganism.

NBSV 045: Ren Jones on guilt associated with self care, 4 gates of health, and busting B.S. on scale weight and BMI May 21, 2019

After losing his brother to a heart attack, sister to substance abuse, and mom to long term illness, Ren Jones left the corporate world and became a certified personal trainer, corrective exercise specialist, and nutrition coach. In this powerful discussion we cover many different topics, including the guilt associated with self-care, the myth that scale weight or BMI is a good way to track your progress, the myth that sweat is an indication of fat lost (or having had a good workout), and much more.

NBSV 044: Healthy aging and strength training on a vegan diet: improve your nutrition in 5 steps, 3 mistakes to avoid, and creating an effective workout routine May 07, 2019

Today I'm focusing on veganism within the contexts of healthy aging and strength training. Improve your plant-based nutrition in 5 steps, and find out which 6 movements you must include in your strength training program. Also includes a spotlight on a few key nutrients: protein, iron, calcium, and B12, and how our needs change during the lifecycle; 3 mistakes vegans often make with their nutrition, and how to avoid them; and tips for incorporating strength training into your life - for life!

NBSV 043: Jeremy Sexton on veganism, strength training, motivation, and making lasting lifestyle changes Apr 23, 2019

Jeremy Sexton is a filmmaker, partner in his own company, and father of two. Before he went vegan and started working out regularly, he was 255 lbs, pre-diabetic, and on the road to heart disease. You’ll hear in our conversation how - and why - he went vegan and made drastic changes to his lifestyle. You'll hear Jeremy's vegan story and how being a parent factors in to his motivation for going vegan, giving up alcohol, and improving his health. He also shares tips for making health changes of your own.

NBSV 042: Dr. Gil Carvalho on doctors' nutritional education, long-term health effects of different diets, and how to distinguish between legitimate research and B.S. Apr 09, 2019

Dr. Gil Carvalho is a research scientist at USC and UCLA. Gil's vegan story is the epitome of being a no-B.S. vegan, since it was the research literature that inspired him to make a change. We also discuss doctors and nutritional education (or lack thereof), and the long-term health effects of different nutrients and diets, like low carb and plant-based diets. Gil also shares his tips for analyzing research: how do we know whether something is legitimate, or B.S.?

NBSV 041: Catching up with strength coach Meghan Callaway - lessons from her injury, how to progress with your strength, and more Mar 26, 2019

This is what happens when two coaches get together and shoot the sh*t, with no agenda for their conversation. Meghan Callaway is a strength coach with over 15 years of experience, a writer, athlete, and animal lover, and the creator of the Ultimate Pull-up Program. Meghan shares her experience with a recent injury, and what it taught her about mindset, mental health, and the importance of tracking small wins. We also talk about making progress with your training (like adding weight to the bar), and more.

NBSV 040: Registered dietitian Dr. Pamela Fergusson on vegan nutrition for women Mar 12, 2019

We discuss vegan nutrition for women throughout all stages of life, including pregnancy and menopause, and focus on a few key nutrients: protein, iron, and calcium. Pamela Fergusson is a registered dietitian with a PhD in nutrition.

NBSV 039: Ocean Robbins on his new book, his family walking away from Baskin-Robbins, GMO's, and improving your diet in 4 steps Feb 26, 2019

Ocean Robbins serves as CEO and cofounder of the 500,000-plus-member Food Revolution Network—one of the largest communities of healthy eating advocates on the planet. His grandfather founded Baskin-Robbins, and his father, John Robbins, walked away from the family company to write bestsellers like Diet for a New America. We discuss his new book, his family's story, 4 steps you can take to improve your diet and health, as well as GMO's and the research that's been done in this area.

NBSV 038: Tobias Sjösten on goal setting, tracking your fitness progress, and leading a community that helps vegans get strong Feb 12, 2019

This episode is all about setting - and nailing - your fitness goals! Tobias Sjösten is an online strength and conditioning coach, competitive Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athlete, and CrossFit trainer. We discuss the difference between training and exercising, how to turn nebulous goals like “I want to improve my body composition” into something quantifiable and measurable, tracking your fitness progress, and differentiating between "inputs" (your actions), and "outputs" (like changes in body composition).

NBSV 037: Competitive cyclist Ian Cramer on helping people get healthier using plant-based nutrition, through evidence and responsible civil discourse Jan 29, 2019

Competitive plant-powered cyclist Ian Cramer joins me to talk about following the evidence and staying curious, how disagreeing with others or listening to others with dissenting opinions is OK, whether the definition of the term “vegan” should by default include personal health, promoting veganism in a responsible, compassionate way, and how social media can be toxic and counterproductive (and what we can do about it).

NBSV 036: Drs. Arjun and Shobha Rayapudi on food as medicine - reversing chronic disease, losing weight, ending the dieting cycle, and getting off medications Jan 15, 2019

Drs. Rayapudi are the co-founders of Gift of Health, a nonprofit organization dedicated to revolutionizing lives by using food as medicine (a whole food, plant-based, minimally processed, sustainable way of eating). Drs. Rayapudi have helped hundreds of people prevent and reverse chronic diseases, end the frustrating dieting cycle, lose weight, and get off medications. We discuss the benefits of vegan eating, common mistakes to avoid, the problem with oils, how to transition to veganism, and much more.

NBSV 035: Plant-powered personal trainer Paul Landini on vegan myths that just won't die ("vegans are judgemental pricks", "soy contains feminizing hormones", "plant proteins are inferior", and more) Jan 01, 2019

Plant-powered personal trainer Paul Landini joins me to discuss all things vegan, including: Paul's vegan story and the film that inspired him. The myth that vegans are preachy, judgemental pricks who think they're better than everyone else. The myth that soy products have feminizing hormones that will turn men into little girls. The myth that plant proteins are inferior to proteins from animal sources. How Paul addresses veganism with his clients. And much more!

NBSV Advent Episode #24: The vegan movement and intersectionality - brief thoughts Dec 24, 2018

What is intersectional veganism?

NBSV Advent Episode #23: A book summary of Switch, and how to apply its principles to your health and fitness Dec 23, 2018

Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard is a bestselling book by brothers Chip and Dan Heath, published in 2010. Whether you’re a health and fitness professional, just starting out in fitness, a recreational athlete, a superhero intraining, or anything in between, you’ll get something out of this book. It outlines a framework for successfully making – and sticking to – changes in your life, which you can apply to nutrition, fitness, and other health habits.

NBSV Advent Episode #22: The 5 biggest mistakes vegans make with their fitness and nutrition Dec 22, 2018

I’ve been vegan since 2003. That’s back when the one vegan option at restaurants was a plate of iceberg lettuce topped with a few tomato slices. Obviously, we’ve come a long way since then! In working with my awesome vegan clients, here are the 5 biggest mistakes that I see and hear about all the time.

NBSV Advent Episode #21: Chocolate mousse recipe Dec 21, 2018

One of my go to impresstheguests desserts is chocolate mousse. If you need a last minute holiday dessert idea, I’ve got you covered.

NBSV Advent Episode #20: 5 roadblocks to going vegan faced by health & fitness nuts Dec 20, 2018

Thinking about going vegan (for ethical, environmental, or health reasons) but have some roadblocks keeping you from making the commitment? Let me address the 5 biggest and most common ones, and provide you with enough incentive to finally take the leap.

NBSV Advent Episode #19: Getting Sh*t Done principles Dec 19, 2018

Thinking of levelling up your productivity in 2019? Wanna revamp how you get things done? Wanna bust some bullshit around time management? This is for you.

NBSV 034: Chef Karen McAthy on all things vegan cheese! Can it be called "cheese" if it's non-dairy? A discussion on language, cheese as a process, microbes, vegan 'cheeze' versus 'cheese', and more Dec 18, 2018

Chef Karen joins me from her plant-based cheese shop to address the myth that something can be called “cheese” only if it’s made with dairy; the idea of cheese as a process, not only an end product; and the differences between types of vegan cheeses. She shares her approach to answering, “You can’t call that cheese because it’s not made with dairy!”, a quick microbiology lesson, and her take on language evolution and the definition of "cheese". The most fascinating dialogue on vegan cheese you'll ever hear.

NBSV Advent Episode #18: What would Coach K do? Dec 18, 2018

What Would Coach K Do in various situations that seem

designed to take us off course from our all important fitness

and healthy eating plans?

NBSV Advent Episode #17: 4 ways to stop worrying about looks, and train for more sane reasons Dec 17, 2018

We all wanna look good. Nothin’ wrong with that. Perfectly valid reason to work out. However, I’d like to propose the idea that training mainly for nonaesthetic reasons (and getting aesthetic benefits by default) will be more rewarding, fun, and empowering for you.

NBSV Advent Episode #16: 8 questions to ask when evaluating research studies Dec 16, 2018

Results are usually fairly nuanced, rather than blackandwhite, and are often oversimplified in mainstream media (when you hear about a research study via Facebook or a news website). Here are 8 questions to ask when evaluating research studies.

NBSV Advent Episode #15: F*ck New Year’s resolutions! Dec 15, 2018

Goals are not necessary in order to achieve something. Sure, they may provide structure to your life and motivate you for the short term, but they often don’t lead to lasting behaviour change and amazing results. You don’t need goals to do awesome things in life. We’ve been conditioned to set and work toward goals as if that’s the only track to success. It’s not. For the best results, you need to commit to habits and processes, not goals.

NBSV Advent Episode #14: Busting BS around training abs Dec 14, 2018

"Abs are made in the gym, and revealed in the kitchen". You need to train your abs directly if you want to function well in your daytoday life and in your training, prevent injury and low back problems, and if you wanna get those coveted visible abs.

NBSV Advent Episode #13: The Blood Type Diet Dec 13, 2018

The hype around eating for your blood type.

NBSV Advent Episode #12: Guilty pleasure and food Dec 12, 2018

The term “guilty pleasure” gets used a lot and there’s usually nothing wrong with it – except perhaps when it comes to food. We’re already bombarded by enough bullshit messages about how we should eat; the last thing we need is to be told how to feel about food too.

NBSV Advent Episode #11: A second reading from "Eat Like You Care" Dec 11, 2018

Another reading from "Eat Like You Care", by Gary Francione and Anna Charlton.

NBSV Advent Episode #10: Random thoughts on the fitness industry’s downfalls Dec 10, 2018

Random thoughts related to the fact that the fitness industry is inherently forprofit, which can directly conflict with presenting info that’s scientifically accurate.

NBSV Advent Episode #9: Be the Lone Wolf (a missing link to nailing your fitness goals) Dec 09, 2018

In order to reach your fitness goals – and to give a shit about your fitness in general – you need to NOT give a shit about what others think. Yes, we all know it’s important to have a support network rooting for us and helping us to make healthy choices, but very often in our daily lives it’s necessary to go against the grain and be a Lone Wolf in order to achieve our goals.

NBSV Advent Episode #8: A reading from James Clear's Atomic Habits Dec 08, 2018

Atomic Habits is one of my favourite books that I've read over the last year. Here's a short excerpt for you.

NBSV Advent Episode #7: The Truth about Lasting Transformations Dec 07, 2018

It took me 11 years to get the results I wanted (and 3 lessons I learned along the way).

NBSV Advent Episode #6: Susan Levin on Soy Dec 06, 2018

Susan discusses the misconceptions that soy products increase the risks of cancer, affect male hormones and cause hypothyroidism.

NBSV Advent Episode #5: Antiaging is marketing bullshit Dec 05, 2018

What’s wrong with looking your age? What if we celebrated the concept of the aging female instead of denying it? Why are 99.8% of these “antiaging” products marketed entirely toward women? How can we fight back against an industry that relies upon women hating themselves?

NBSV 033: Deb Gleason on the cultural coma of food, going from homicide detective to vegan lifestyle coach, and how to make plant-based comfort food Dec 04, 2018

Deb Gleason is here to talk about what she calls the cultural coma of food that’s prevalent in our society, who we are if we’re not buying into this cultural coma, why veganism means letting go of the invisible agreement that oppression and violence are justified, how to make healthy and satiating vegan comfort food…and her previous career as a homicide detective. Deb is a holistic nutritionist, vegan lifestyle coach, speaker and cookbook author living in Ottawa, Canada.

NBSV Advent Episode #4: Fruit and fat gain Dec 04, 2018

Do I need to stop eating fruit if I want to maintain a lean physique?

NBSV Advent Episode #3: A reading from "Eat Like You Care: An examination of the morality of eating animals" Dec 03, 2018

A short reading from Eat Like You Care by Gary Francione and Anna Charlton. Topic: There is no moral distinction between meat and other animal products.

NBSV Advent Episode #2: Holiday Survival Guide Dec 02, 2018

Get your hands on my Holiday Survival Guide in PDF form at nobullshitvegan.com/survivalguide. Get my top secret recipes for Jamaican ginger beer and slow cooker chai (some of my favourite impress-the-guests non-alcoholic holiday beverages), see a real life accountability text I sent my husband, check out my daily schedule, and more.

NBSV Advent Episode #1: A reading from my book, Vegan Vitality - Susan Levin on nutrition for vegan athletes Dec 01, 2018

I interviewed registered dietician Susan Levin for insight into special considerations vegan athletes (or vegans who are very active) may need to make when it comes to nutrition. Ms. Levin has a specialty certification in sports dietetics. She is the director of nutrition education for the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting preventive medicine – especially better nutrition – and higher standards in research.

NBSV 032: Craig Morantz on why vegans are often perceived as assholes, productively communicating with non-vegans, and founding a plant-based snack company Nov 20, 2018

Craig is a lifelong entrepreneur, having founded, operated, and sold multiple businesses. This episode is jam-packed with: Craig's vegan story and his current business venture - being Snack Boss at Vegan Labs. The 3 types of responses he gets to his veganism. Craig's tips on communicating with non-vegans in a productive way. Craig's thoughts on why so many vegans are perceived as assholes, and the 4 tiers of action-takers within any social justice movement.

NBSV 031: Clinical dietitian Seren Wechsler on blood work vegans should get; a spotlight on B12, iron, and zinc; and increasing diversity in and respect of the nutrition field Nov 06, 2018

Long-term vegan and clinical dietitian Seren Wechsler is here to talk about blood work vegans should get, a few specific nutrients including B12, iron, and zinc, and his thoughts on why nutrition professions don’t get respected as they should. Hear about Seren's vegan story and his amazing 130 pound weight loss. Find out which blood work tests to ask for, how to determine your iron and B12 levels, and how can you tell whether your calcium intake is on point (hint: you can’t test it via blood work).

NBSV 030: Scott Shetler on veganism in strength sports, working with elite athletes, and writing books to benefit animal welfare organizations Oct 23, 2018

Scott Shetler talks about his vegan story, training his elite athlete clients, and the books he's written to benefit animal welfare organizations...and why Joe Rogan is completely out to lunch with his views on veganism! Scott has over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry, and owns Extreme Performance Training Systems, and Atlanta-based sport performance and fitness training centre. He's also the host of the Strength and Health podcast, and co-author of the book Eat Plants, Lift Iron.

NBSV 029: What’s the deal with alkaline diets? Does meat cause cancer because it’s acidic? (Spoiler: nope.) Oct 08, 2018

One of the trends in vegan nutrition is the “alkaline diet”, or the idea that we should be eating a balance of “acidifying” and “alkalizing” foods, with an emphasis on those that are “alkalizing”. In this episode, I go through why the alkaline diet theory is not supported in the research, and also a common myth in the vegan world: the idea that meat is unhealthy because it "acidifies" our bodies. I include material written by vegan strength athlete and PhD in molecular biology, Christine Crumbley.

NBSV 028: Nadia Cairns on being vegan in rural Outback Australia, healing from an eating disorder, and kicking ass with strength training Sep 25, 2018

Nadia lives 10 hours away from the nearest city, in the middle of the Outback. She orders her groceries a week in advance, which get delivered by truck. There are no commercial gyms in her town. Her unique situation won’t be shared by a lot of our listeners, but this episode illustrates the “where there’s a will, there’s a way” concept - both for veganism and for strength training. Nadia has made some incredible strength gains, and she’s also made a dramatic mindset shift about nutrition and training.

NBSV 027 BONUS CONTENT: An unvaccinated child is an at-risk child. Here's why. (Vaccine myths debunked.) Sep 18, 2018

In a discussion with one of our episode 27 guests, an unvaccinated baby was mentioned. It wasn't the main topic of conversation, and it wasn't the guest's own child, but this topic is too important to ignore. I put together a short bonus episode addressing some of the most common myths about the risks of vaccination. Choosing to not vaccinate your children is putting their lives at risk. It's as simple as that.

NBSV 027: Jeffrey Cohan, executive director of Jewish Veg, and Maria Czesznak, registered nurse and health coach [podcast listener interviews] Sep 18, 2018

Jeffrey discusses why a vegan lifestyle is imperative for all Jews and Christians, the Dominion verse in the Bible, and how he’s personally benefitted from a vegan lifestyle. Maria discusses her experience with her family (her partner is a “big meat eater”), how her nurse and doctor colleagues respond to her veganism (spoiler alert: it’s not always positive), and how she incorporates preventative health into her work. Enjoy this third instalment of podcast listener interviews!

NBSV 026: Pro hockey player Shiann Darkangelo on fuelling her training, travelling as a vegan athlete, and more [podcast listener interview!] Sep 11, 2018

Professional hockey player Shiann Darkangelo joins us today. Shi played college hockey at Quinnipiac University, and has played professionally for the last 3 years. She’s been on the US National team program for 4 years, and recently played for a professional team in Shenzhen China after getting cut from this past Olympic team. While she was in China, she got certified in plant-based nutrition through Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s program via eCornell. She was a 2016 world champion, and a 2017 NWHL champion.

NBSV 025: Tiffany Wood on being vegan as a busy student, and Erynn Richardson on using art to spread the vegan word [podcast listener interviews!] Sep 04, 2018

For the month of September, we're featuring interviews with amazing listeners of this show. In this episode: Tiffany shares her incredible story of weight loss (70 pounds!) while in school and on a tight budget, as well as tips for being vegan as a busy student and in social situations. Erynn discusses using her art to talk about animal rights and welfare, interacting with clients/fans (some of whom don't share her views), and how she navigates her dad being a hunter and cattle rancher.

NBSV 024: Mike Howard on BS in the fitness and diet industries, and how to hone your BS-detection skills Aug 28, 2018

Mike Howard is on the show to talk busting BS in the fitness & diet industry (including keto, paleo, the myth that “calories don’t matter”, and more). We also discuss how you can tell whether a certain fitness or nutrition claim is bullshit. Some gems from Mike: “If we’re not pissing off the extremists to some degree, we’re not properly doing our job.” “If they claim that it’s fast, that it’s really easy, and that it’s permanent - that’s your holy trinity of bullshit.” “Moderation doesn’t sell. Fear sells.”

NBSV 023: Izzy Pope-Moore on recovering from major surgery, kicking obstacles in the ass, and busting vegan myths Aug 21, 2018

Izzy Pope-Moore (a real-life vegan superhero) joins us to share her story of veganism, strength training, and kicking major obstacles squarely in the ass. She went through a serious abdominal surgery that involved 9 incisions, and shares her no-bullshit, no-excuses approach to recovery. She'll also share with you how she addresses the unfortunately still-present myth that vegans are unhealthy and weak, and the myth that it’s too hard to be vegan, especially in social situations and while travelling.

NBSV 022: 21 listener questions answered! Weight loss, vegan keto, protein powders, supplement timing, why I went vegan, quirky habits, and more Aug 14, 2018

Thanks to some excellent questions from our awesome listeners, I'm covering losing weight on a vegan diet, pre- and post-workout supplements, what I think about vegan keto (spoiler alert: it's bullshit), plant-based protein powder options, quirky habits I have (thanks to my friend Holly for submitting a question that gets me talking about my weirdness on the show...), creatine for non-lifters, plant-based diets and thyroid function, strength training rep ranges for weight loss, and much more.

NBSV 021: Rachel King on being vegan in the Deep South, handling family events, her history of being a "professional dieter", and strength training Aug 07, 2018

Rachel King is here to talk about being vegan in a *very* un-vegan part of the world, how she navigates family events where nobody else is vegan, her past personal experience as a “professional dieter”, and her current experience strength training while on a vegan diet. I brought Rachel on the show today because she exemplifies the no-bullshit vegan lifestyle. Seriously, if she can be vegan in the Deep South of the US (rural Alabama, to be exact), I’m fairly certain that you can be vegan anywhere.

NBSV 020: Elite strength athlete Matt Terry shares his vegan story for the first time (also: muscle gains, supplementing, and fuelling training) Jul 31, 2018

Competitive strength athlete Matt Terry is here to share his incredible story of veganism for the first time. We also discuss veganism as it relates to strength sports and building muscle, protein, supplementation, and more. Matt hasn’t yet shared his story and wanted a vegan platform to tell it. I’m honoured to have him on the show to share his story of overnight veganism - stemming from health issues including a ruptured appendix and a kidney tumour - and how being vegan has changed his life.

NBSV 019: When comparing ourselves to others can be useful, and how to do so like a scientist (my thoughts on aesthetics, training, and physique) Jul 24, 2018

The idea that it’s always a bad thing to compare ourselves to others is BS. Comparing yourself to others can be extremely useful, if you challenge yourself to think like a scientist. We’re going to use the critical thinking skills used by scientists to conduct literature reviews, and apply them to comparing ourselves to others - especially when we’re doing so to set fitness & physique goals. I suggest how to compare yourself to others so it benefits you, rather than undermines your self-worth.

NBSV 018: Emma Green on motivation, habits, willpower, cognitive biases, and mindfulness. Oh, and veganism! Jul 16, 2018

Emma Green is a PhD candidate at the University of East London, with a Masters degree in health psychology. She’s also a qualified personal trainer. Emma is vegan herself, but today we’re discussing topics that aren’t exclusive to veganism. Given her health psychology background, we’re talking about why motivation is overrated, the value of building habits, myths about willpower, how cognitive biases factor into our decision-making and thought processes, and that mindfulness is not just a "woo" conc

NBSV 017: Dr. Scott Lear on 3 myths about heart disease, nutrition, and exercise Jul 10, 2018

Dr. Scott Lear has been a leading scientist in preventing heart disease for over 20 years. He's a professor in Health Sciences at SFU, and he conducts research into how lifestyle can prevent and manage heart disease. He has heart disease himself, and blogs at drscottlear.com. We discuss 3 myths he encounters in his work: Myth #1: Stress causes heart attacks/heart disease. Myth #2: Dietary cholesterol intake is associated with cholesterol levels in our bodies. Myth #3: Exercise is a great way to lose fat.

NBSV 016: The Vegan Meathead on how to eat to be strong, myths about the vegan strength lifestyle, and why more vegans should be in strength sports Jul 03, 2018

Daniel Austin (The Vegan Meathead) is a 13-year vegan, powerlifting competitor, and member of the international vegan athletic team PlantBuilt. We discuss 5 points: There's no evidence that overcompensating protein consumption on a vegan diet is harmful, the benefits of eating more fat calories, supplementation is necessary for anyone who subjects their body to a lot of stress, tips for adopting a vegan strength lifestyle, and why more vegans should be in strength sports.

NBSV 015: Dawn Joseph debunks the myth that online training is no match for 1:1 training Jun 26, 2018

Dawn Joseph is a Certified Online Trainer who has been in the industry for over 20 years. She works with women in their 30's & 40's who want to be strong and energetic, role models for their kids, and also want to avoid their pelvic floors falling out of their bodies in the next few years! Online training is a new concept, so it makes sense that people don’t know much about it, and perhaps have misconceptions about it. Dawn busts the myth that online training is no match for in-person, one-on-one training.

NBSV 014: 25 questions from listeners on all things vegan fitness & nutrition Jun 19, 2018

I’m doing something a bit different, and answering 25 questions from listeners. We’ve got incredibly wide-ranging questions about veganism, health, fitness, and nutrition. I didn’t do any prep, so you get whatever pops into my brain. I discuss foam rolling, supplements for vegan strength training, organic foods, coffee, cooked vs. raw foods, keto, vegan party recipes, travelling as a vegan, weight loss, and accordions… (I accidentally labelled 2 questions as #20, so you get a bonus question and answer!)

NBSV 013: Daniela Reiser on activism, echo chambers and "in-group" mentality, inclusivity, and diversity within veganism Jun 12, 2018

We discuss some extremely important concepts within the vegan movement: the idea of veganism as an echo chamber and "in-group" and why this is a problem, the types of activism that have been shown to work (or backfire), the importance of being critical within a movement, diversity and inclusivity within veganism, and much more. Daniela is the founder of the Social Change Makers Society, which provides individuals and communities a unique platform for all social justice issues.

NBSV 012: Vesanto Melina on how to improve your plant-based diet, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' position paper on vegan diets Jun 05, 2018

Renowned vegan dietician Vesanto Melina discusses mistakes vegans make with their diets, why exactly vitamin B12 is important and what it does in our bodies, and the importance of including legumes in your diet (she even puts me on the spot and asks me a pop quiz question!)

Vesanto is the lead author of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' position paper on vegetarian and vegan diets. We discuss the research that went into it, how it's evolved over the years, and its most recent addition.

NBSV 011: Dr. Melissa Reilly on busting soy myths once and for all May 29, 2018

Dr. Melissa Reilly is here to once and for all bust one of the most pervasive myths within veganism: the myth that soy is bad. That it causes man boobs in males. That it causes cancer. That it causes infertility or messes with our hormones. Find out why it has such a bad rap, what the research *really* says about soy, and the difference between phytoestrogens and estrogens (hint: they're very different). Melissa is a clinical assistant professor of pharmacy practice at the University of Mississippi.

NBSV 010: Jackson Long and Aaron Stuber on bringing sanity back to nutrition science and lifestyle medicine May 22, 2018

Jackson and Aaron from Thought For Food Lifestyle are here to talk about why there's so much pseudoscience within veganism, and how we can all work toward bringing back sanity to the movement. We also discuss how Jackson and Aaron fuel their respective athletic training on 100% plant-based diets, why fiber is the most underrated nutrient of all time, and the concept of the preponderance of evidence, and how to use it when you're evaluating whether or not a health, nutrition, or fitness claim is bullshit.

NBSV 009: The Plant-Powered Dietician on B12, calcium, and staying vegan long term May 15, 2018

Sharon Palmer is on the show to bust 3 myths: vegans don't need to supplement B12, vegans don't have to worry about calcium, and the concept that there's no point going vegan because most people don't *stay* vegan.

Important points: How to make sure you're getting enough B12 and calcium. Research that's been done on vegans and calcium intake. From a dietician's perspective, the specific ins and outs of planning a vegan diet that fuels your health and fitness goals.

NBSV 008: Margs O'Farrell on 5 myths about veganism May 08, 2018

Badass fitness coach Margs O’Farrell joins us to talk about how to “eat like you give a f*ck - not just about your ethical values, but also about your health!” In doing so, Margs is busting 5 myths about veganism for us.

Myth #1: Veganism is inaccessible. (Put another way, veganism is "an elite diet for rich hippies who just eat dates and bananas".)

Myth #2: Science should not be trusted unless it comes from a vegan source.

Myth #3: Veganism is too hard!

Myth #4: The age-old myth of protein deficiency.

Myth #5: Going vegan will negatively affect your athletic performance.

NBSV 007: Dr. Reed Mangels on 4 myths about vegan nutrition for children May 01, 2018

Whether you’re currently raising vegan children, whether you want to make the transition to veganism as a family, whether you’re interested in raising vegan children in the future, or whether - like me - you’re just interested in the research - I’m sure the knowledge and practical tips in this episode will be useful for you. Join us for 4 myths about vegan nutrition for kids, discussed by a world authority on the subject: registered dietician (with a doctorate degree in nutrition) Dr. Reed Mangels.

NBSV 006: Dave Smith on the myth that higher intensity exercise leads to better results Apr 24, 2018

Dave Smith, chosen as Canada's Top Fitness Professional, is on the show to discuss a very pervasive fitness myth: higher intensity training means better results. Learn why this isn't necessarily the case! Also learn why high-intensity interval training (or too much of it) isn't for everyone, and discover the pros and cons of low- versus high-intensity training. Dave shares suggestions for what you can try with your own training, that'll keep getting you results year after year - without burning yourself out.

NBSV 005: Dr. Anastasia Zinchenko on 5 vegan nutrition and strength training myths (Part 2) Apr 17, 2018

The myths we bust in episode 4:

1. A variety of myths surrounding veganism and protein.

2. Why (and when) eating a 100% whole foods diet might not be the best option for your health and athletic training.

The myths we bust in episode 5:

3. The concept of moderation - applied to healthy foods!

4. High carb diets - the good, the bad, the ugly.

5. Why the typical bodybuilder training ‘split’ routine is not effective for most people.

Go to www.nobullshitvegan.com/005 for our show notes!

NBSV 004: Dr. Anastasia Zinchenko on 5 vegan nutrition and strength training myths (Part 1) Apr 17, 2018

Dr. Anastasia Zinchenko (PhD in biochemistry, international competing powerlifter and bodybuilder, all-around vegan badass) joins us on the show to bust 5 different vegan fitness, nutrition, and health myths.

The myths we bust in episode 4:

1. Protein! We discuss a variety of myths surrounding veganism and protein, including "you can't build muscle on plants", and "plant proteins aren't complete proteins".

2. Why (and when) eating a 100% whole foods diet might not be the best option for your health and athletic training.

The myths we bust in episode 5:

3. The concept of moderation - applied to healthy foods! Why (and when) eating large quantities of healthy foods can be problematic.

4. High carb diets - the good, the bad, the ugly.

5. Why the typical bodybuilder training ‘split’ routine is not effective for most people - and how to train instead.

Go to www.nobullshitvegan.com/004 for our show notes!

NBSV 003: Meghan Callaway on 3 fitness myths Apr 09, 2018

Meghan discusses:

The incessant focus on physical appearance within the fitness industry (even within the “body positivity” movement).

How the all-or-nothing mentality is preventing many people from achieving their goals.

How an emphasis on fatigue and soreness is preventing many people from getting the results they want, and from feeling good.

Meghan's own story of empowerment through fitness, from a bad car accident and being in 24/7 pain, to being a national-level soccer athlete and performing mind-boggling feats of strength.

NBSV 002: Melody Schoenfeld on 2 vegan nutrition myths Apr 09, 2018

Myth #1: Vegans don't need to take supplements. Learn why this isn't the case.

Myth #2: All proteins are created equal. Learn about the Protein Digestibility-Corrected Amino Acid Score, what protein quality means, and how to make sure you're getting what you need.

Also get Melody's thoughts on why there's so much non-evidence-based information (a.k.a. bullshit) out there in the world of vegan health and fitness, and why it's important to bust it.

NBSV 001: Why we need this podcast, 4 research resources, and 8 research questions Apr 09, 2018

Welcome to episode #1! I give you a quick run-down of why I think this podcast is necessary. You’ll also get 4 resources to use when you’re doing your own fitness and nutrition research, and 8 questions to ask yourself to evaluate said research.

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