Animal studies is a viable discipline at universities around the world, and more and more religious bodies are, haltingly perhaps, paying attention to humans' responsibilities to other beings. Today's guest, Lisa Kemmerer, PhD, is an authority in both fields. The Harvard alum and longtime professor in animal studies heads the non-profit, Tapestry, to bring religious bodies up to speed on issues affecting God's other creatures. Kemmerer's books include Eating Earth, Animals and World Religions, Animals and Christianity, and Vegan Ethics: AMORE: 5 Reasons to Choose Vegan.Website: https://tapestryofpeace.orgWebsite: https://lisakemmerer.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brenda Davis, RD, the "godmother of vegan dietitians", according to VegNews magazine, dishes on protein and guess what?––Some of us do need more than we thought. She shares about protein needs, who may be coming up short (kids, pregnant and nursing moms, and older adults), and how to meet our needs as healthy, plant-based peeps. Brenda's latest book, coauthored with Vesanto Melina, MS, RD, and Cory Davis, P.Ag, is Plant Powered Protein: Nutrition Essentials and Dietary Guidelines for All Ages.Find her at www.brendadavisrd.com.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are there foods that super-nourish, that make a noticeable difference in how we look, feel, and age? Ocean Robbins, co-founder with his legendary dad, John Robbins, of the Food Revolution Network, says yes, and his yummy new book, Real Superfoods, shows that most of these are cheap, accessible, delicious, and easy to prepare. So, we'll talk super-nutrition aplenty, but stay tuned to the end when Ocean's assessment of why we have reason to be hopeful is a holiday gift for all of us.Ocean's websitsite - https://foodrevolution.orgIG - @foodrevolutionnetworkReal Superfoods: Everyday Ingredients to Elevate Your Health - https://tinyurl.com/realsuperfoodsbookLearn more about Victoria at https://www.victoriamoran.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Silver Medal-winning cyclist Dotsie Bausch and Baywatch star Alexandra Paul get serious about animal protection in this moving episode dedicated to Wayne Hsuing, convicted in early November for animal rescue. Dotsie with her Olympic Level Compassion message focused primarily on giving dairy products the boot. Alexandra participates in open rescue and was acquitted earlier this year after rescuing a chicken from a slaughterhouse. Together, they host the Switch4Good Podcast. And we talk about fueling your power-body and looking amazing at 50 and 60 -- it won't be what you expect. Dotsie and Alexandra's podcast: Switch4GoodDotsie's website: https://switch4good.orgDotsie's IG: @switch4good and @veganolympianAlexandra's website: https://AlexandraPaul.comAlexandra's IG: @Alexandra_ActressLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Esselstyn dynasty is plant-based royalty and Rip has been exemplifying the lifestyle and carrying its message since he transformed the food choices, and health outcomes, of fellow firefighters in Austin ten years ago and wrote The Engine 2 Diet. He's now involved with his Plantstrong food company, two huge in-person retreats annually, and a new passion: pickleball.Rip's website: https://plantstrong.com Food company website: https://plantstrongfoods.comIG: @RipEsselstynYouTube: @Engine2PlantstrongLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When her 2-year-old developed what the dentist called a "natural cavity", registered nurse Trina Felber, already a crusader for chemical-free skin care, set out to learn how teeth could remineralize, improving gum and oral health in many cases. In this fascinating interview with lots of new information and useful tips, Felber, founder of Primal Life Organics, shares how the health of our teeth and gums affects our overall health - sex life included. She also shares a cool recipe for homemade mouthwash.Website: https://www.primallifeorganics.com/Instagram: @PrimalLifeOrgFacebook: @PrimalLifeOrganics*Note: Trina's products are vegan with the exception of beeswax in some of her skincare products Also mentioned on this episode: Victoria's new streaming show, Main Street Vegan Salon, on UnchainedTV, the only animal rights streaming network. You can watch online at https://www.UnchainedTV.com, or download to your phone or TV from your device's app store.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Certified nutritionist Gigi Carter and health coach Sersie Blue, authors of Daniel Fast: Why You Should Only Do It Once, are the inspiring author duo Dr. Milton Mills has lauded for "the depth of their spirituality and their appreciation of the spiritual side of food..." They created their company, Healthy for My Purpose, during the pandemic to address the impact of comorbidities and the disproportionate number of Covid-19 deaths in the Black community. In this episode, we explore their moving histories, what the Daniel Fast is (hint: a really clean vegan diet), and why it needs to be a way of life. Website - https://www.healthyformypurpose.comInstagram - danielfasttohealthylivingFacebook - Daniel Fast: A Bridge to Healthy LivingYoutube - Daniel Fast: A Bridge to Healthy LivingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The seminal documentary, Forks Over Knives, made Dr. Alona Pulde and her husband, Dr. Mark Lederman, plant-based celebrities and bestselling authors. They've now written Wellness to Wonderful, a book that is exquisitely holistic, staying true to Whole Food Plant-Based dietary principles but bringing in elements of life, love, and spirituality that bring wellness, which is always good, all the way to wonderful. Dr. Pulde does the interview solo and we talk about making a healthy lifestyle work in the real world, and about being kind to ourselves. Check out these links: Show NotesDr. Pulde's websiteFacebookWellness to Wonderful on AmazonLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're not thrilled about meal prep these days, Brigitte Gemme is your fairy godmother. When you know what she calls "the grammar of soup," you can make any soup -- 'same for stir-fries, bowls, salads, and roasted things. It's blessed freedom in the kitchen. Brigitte says "Cooking is for revolutionaries" and when you do it this way, there's time left to change the world (or take a nap). Brigitte's book: Flow in the Kitchen: Practices for Stress-Free Vegan Cooking. Website: https://veganfamilykitchen.com. IG: @vegan.family.kitchenLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back after a break with episode 476, the Main Street Vegan Podcast resumes with some vegan star-power: Colleen Patrick Goudreau, "the joyful vegan." Victoria and Colleen riff on compassion in action, how to live a joyful life in an uncertain world, and why words matter. Find Colleen at https://www.ColleenPatrickGoudreau.com; her Food for Thought podcast; IG: @JoyfulVegan; and her books and cookbooks. Reconnect with Victoria Moran and Main Street Vegan at https://www.VictoriaMoran.com and https://www.mainstreetvegan.com; on IG @VictoriaMoranAuthor and @mainstreetvegan; and join the Main Street Vegan Podcast Listeners' Group on Facebook.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices