Seeing as we're a vegan fitness and nutrition podcast, it's about time we record an episode all about MEAL PREP, eh?! And who better to discuss THE BEST VEGAN MEAL PREP tips and suggestions than our good pal (local Ottawa nutritionist and internationally-renowned vegan chef) Amy Longard?! Yes, this week's podcast is an absolute must-listen for any vegans who are trying to eat healthy but lacking creativity and inspiration in the kitchen. And for all you tired parents and deprived bodybuilders out there, we've got you covered too. It's one of our most fun interviews yet with one of our favourite vegan foodies. So give it a listen and we guarantee you'll be mastering your meal prep in no time!

We all know how terrified I am of getting wrinkles. We also know how equally terrified I am of putting toxic chemicals into and onto my sacred, lil' vegan bod. Thankfully, I've now mastered a pretty effective "vegan hippie" skin care regimen. And this week on the podcast, I'm sharing my natural beauty secrets AND what I've been doing to grow out my hair! The best part is that all of these tips and suggestions include simple & cheap ingredients. I'm essentially all about the essential oils, baby! And **knock on wood** it's done my body (and hair) good so far! So give it a listen and get slathering, guys!

Ever wondered WHY you have that brutal sweet tooth? Or WHY you polish off an entire bag of salt & vinegar chips every time you're stressed out? The link between our food cravings and our feelings is HUGE! And being a vegan trainer and nutrition coach, this is a topic I've always found interesting and have researched a lot over the years. So this week on the podcast, we're discussing the emotional tie to our hankering for all things sweet, salty, crunchy and smooth. And we're sharing my best tips and vegan "snack hacks" to help you stay on track and avoid giving into the temptation!

'Tis the season for giving AND gluttony! But it doesn't have to be all about stuffing our faces and being ridden with guilt and shame afterward. So this week on the podcast, we're sharing some helpful holiday tips on how to practice moderation at your festive family functions and discussing the importance of having a plan and strategy in place so that you don't wind up eating every shortbread and candy cane in sight. Our favourite vegan dietitian and eating disorder specialist Susan Macfarlane is also along for the (sleigh) ride. And of course, it just wouldn't be Christmas without the Shorkey sisters butchering a classic carol (or two.) So Happy Holidays and enjoy!

Our bodies produce dozens of hormones that impact everything from growth and metabolism to reproduction. And yes, our fertility is greatly influenced by age and genetics but equally (if not MORE) important is our bodies' physiological environment. Unfortunately, with the hundreds of toxic chemicals we're exposed to everyday, that means being proactive with our health and educating ourselves on hormonal wellness so that we can all make healthy babies when the time is right! This week on the podcast, we're chatting with Dr. Danika Sicard (a naturopathic doctor) all about NATURAL WAYS to boost fertility and correct hormonal imbalances. And I made sure to ask plenty of questions for both my female and male listeners. It's a very informative episode if I may say so myself. Enjoy!

What does an interview with pro wrestler EC3 have to do with veganism? In all honesty, not much. Truth be told, I picked him up at the gym last month while he was in town for work. And due to the fact that he makes his living as a shirtless, perfectly-sculpted, hot stud on television, I thought he'd make for a very relevant podcast interview as he shares the many mental and physical struggles he's faced in order to reach success in the pro wrestling ring. Yes, I'm totally drooling all over the mic this week in a very personal, raw and real interview with Michael Hutter (aka the man behind "EC3.") So tune in and get the low-down on everything from his diet, training, supplement and self-care practices to his thoughts on pursuing dreams and dating vegans.

We are going FULL VEGAN on the podcast this week as we delve into all things ANIMAL ACTIVISM! Yup, I'm super stoked to share my interview with the bad ass babes of AnimalJustice.ca (Camille and Shannon. ) And we discuss everything from the free speech rights of activists (and lack of rights for animals) to ways we can deal with "activist burn-out" and the most effective outreach methods we can all employ to better help our animal friends. It's one of our longest episodes yet but so much good info.

Perhaps our most random episode yet! Yes, this week we're performing some epic stand-up comedy and discussing everything from stealing rabbits to faking orgasms. PLUS we're interviewing vegan comedian Matthew Piccione, discussing juicy topics like the importance of seeing the humour in everything and when "vegan jokes" go too far. This episode is also sponsored by PetLegz.com - THE coolest gift idea EVER for any fur parent who wants to rock their pet's face on a pair of yoga leggings or t-shirt. Enter JACKED at checkout to save 15%.

Toot Toot! All Aboard the Vegan Fart Train! That's right, folks! We're talking all about FARTS on the podcast this week. From Sam's traumatizing experience with dried apricots to the many factors which affect the smell and sound of your farts, we're clearing the air on all of it! So hop on board and join us for this incredibly gross, inappropriate and hilarious episode with more fart sound effects than anyone should ever have to hear in a 30 minute podcast.

How can we possibly claim to be a vegan health & fitness podcast without doing an episode all about protein?! Well my meatless meathead brethren, this week, we are finally discussing all things VEGAN PROTEIN! From faux meats and vital wheat gluten to protein deficiencies and soy boobs, we're covering it all in a special interview with vegan dietitian Susan MacFarlane. And no big deal, guys, but Arnold Schwarzenegger also makes an appearance on this week's episode. So don't miss it, bruh!