The PBN Podcast

Discover the transformative health journey of Joe Best Bliss ex-Goldman Sachs banker turned wellness adventurer. In this enlightening talk, Joe unveils his battle with obesity and Type 2 Diabetes and how after trying many well-known diets he triumphed through a uniquely balanced plant-based lifestyle he created for himself.

Immerse yourself in Joe’s insightful approach to overcoming binge eating, managing diabetes, and fostering a mindful connection with food. It’s not just about health, but self-discovery, personal growth, and breaking boundaries around diet and well-being.

Follow Joe on YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpaU0jtkNkvZCblq4vyUqA

Host: Robbie Lockie

Editor: Polly Foreman

Audio Editor: Phil Marriott

Social Media: Darrell Sawczuk

Producer: Xisca Taylor

00:00:00 An introduction to Joe Best

00:05:21 What does it mean to be a diabetic?

00:07:08 The beginning of Joe’s vegan journey

00:11:38 Factors that changed Joe’s life

00:13:13 Plant Based Food that helped reverse Joe’s symptoms (vlog clip)

00:14:59 The simple solution: swapping out an animal based diet

00:22:19 Morning Affirmation (vlog clip)

00:22:59 A diet that is always changing

00:26:02 Weight

00:33:09 Evolutionary change

00:42:11 A low-fat, low-carb diet

00:48:40 A message for those who can’t stick to a plant based diet

00:52:57 The highs and lows of reversing diabetes

Welcome to The Plant Based News Podcast, where we deliver pioneering vegan news and ethical views weekly. Today we are joined by a very exciting guest, Georgie Purcell.

Georgie Purcell is an Australian politician and a member of the Animal Justice Party. She was elected as the Member of the Legislative Council for Northern Victoria in November 2022, making her the second AJP MP in Victoria and the third in Australia. She is also a lawyer, a unionist and an advocate for women’s rights and reproductive health.

Georgie is a vegan herself and has been vocal about the benefits of plant-based food and lifestyle for animals, people and the planet. She has also challenged some of the myths and misconceptions that surround veganism in the mainstream media and society.

Follow Georgie on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/georgie.purcell.ajp/

Host: Robbie Lockie

Editor: Polly Foreman

Audio Editor: Phil Marriott

Social Media: Darrell Sawczuk

Producer: Xisca Taylor

00:00:00 An Introduction to Georgie Purcell

00:02:39 Discovering the vegan lifestyle

00:04:30 The power of the Earthlings documentary

00:07:06 The benefits and challenges of making the switch to veganism

00:10:30 Dealing with the challenges of growing up within a predominantly meat-eating environment

00:13:09 Culture and toxic masculinity inc. Gamechangers trailer clips and Pork On Your Fork ad

00:19:25 Getting involved in Politics

00:24:18 The Patriarchal System

00:30:05 Improving the lives of animals within abusive industries

00:35:28 International Women’s Day: Wearing Online Gendered Abuse

00:39:22 Sexism and Misogyny: How can this behavior be addressed?

00:45:37 Some of MP Georgie Purcell’s effective campaigns for animal welfare

00:53:45 Inspiring people to be more politically active

00:57:26 Stranded on a desert island

Today’s podcast is supported by Complement, our co-hosts of the Plantapalooza: Longevity Online Festival. Claim your free VIP ticket at https://plnt.news/Planta

Welcome to The Plant Based News Podcast, in this episode we have a very special guest. She is a gastroenterologist, an author, and an expert on the role of inflammation, diet, and disease. Her name is Dr. Shilpa Ravella, and she has just published a fascinating book called A Silent Fire: The Story of Inflammation, Diet & Disease. Dr. Ravella is also a vegan herself and an advocate for plant-based nutrition.

Buy Dr. Shilpa Ravella book 'A Silent Fire: The Story of Inflammation, Diet and Disease' here - https://amzn.to/45A0d1B

Follow Shilpa on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/shilpa.ravella/

Host: Robbie Lockie

Editor: Polly Foreman

Audio Editor: Phil Marriott

Social Media: Darrell Sawczuk

00:00:00 An introduction to Dr. Shilpa Ravella

00:01:08 The beginning of Dr. Shilpa’s vegan journey

00:02:30 Support from others during those formative years

00:04:49 Training in Gastroenterology

00:06:40 How the food you eat affects your gut (TED-Ed information)

00:07:50 How bacteria makes up our bodies

00:11:44 SPONSOR: Complement ad

00:12:42 The importance of Dietary Fibre (TED-Ed information)

00:14:40 How inflammation affects our health

00:21:10 Taking Inulin supplements

00:22:17 The benefits of fermented foods (TED-Ed information)

00:23:57 Leaky Gut Syndrome

00:27:10 Balancing vegan values with professional obligations

00:33:39 Fecal transplants

00:39:49 Celebrating veganism as a hobby

00:42:59 An amazing day of nourishing foods: What we should be consuming to reducing health issues

00:47:25 How to eat fermented foods

00:55:48 Stranded on a desert island

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast!

This episode is sponsored by Complement, our co-hosts of the UPCOMING Plantapalooza: Longevity Online Festival. We've also teamed up to offer you the chance to win a dream vacation to the Mayan jungle - enter now at https://plnt.news/GetawayWin

Joining us today is Drew Harrisberg, an exercise physiologist, sports scientist, and diabetes educator from Australia. Drew was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes aged 22. He says his “world shifted,” after his diagnosis, but that he made positive changes to the way he eats, lives, moves, and approaches life as a result. So positive were these changes, that he says that he’s happier and healthier than he was before his diagnosis.

The PBN Podcast is hosted by Robbie Lockie, Edited by Phil Marriott and produced by Xisca Taylor, Social Media Darrell Sawczuk.

Follow Drew on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/drews.daily.dose/?hl=en-gb

00:00:00 An introduction to Drew Harrisberg

00:04:03 Discovering the plant-based lifestyle

00:08:58 Michelle McMacken on the benefits of a plant-based diet to help combat diabetes

00:10:07 Researching the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle

00:12:07 Michelle McMacken on protein

00:13:12 What is diabetes and what causes it?

00:22:20 The frustrations of the health benefits of a plant-based diet being ignored by those suffering

00:26:48 *Complement ad*

00:27:40 The best thing you can do for your health

00:31:10 The Carnivore Diet: Talking With Docs - medical professionals, Dr. Zalzal and Dr. Weening on the dangers of a meat-only diet

00:32:56 Piers Morgan chats to Mikhalia Peterson to discuss her steak-only food regime

00:42:00 Toxic gender behaviour, stereotypes and bullying

01:01:45 Animals

01:04:35 Drew’s musical talents

01:05:30 Drew Harrisberg ‘My Two Hands’ clip

01:07:01 Stranded on a desert island

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast! This week I’m joined by Lou Hamilton, an author, artist, and creative director. Lou is the owner of a podcast guest agency, and she’s well-versed in the power of podcasts in raising awareness and spreading important messages.

She also hosts her own podcast, named Brave New Girl, which brings together mission-driven leaders who are focused on the health and wellbeing of people and the planet.

Follow Lou on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/brave_newgirl/

00:00:00 An introduction to Lou Hamilton

00:03:10 Beginning the vegan journey

00:06:43 Childhood food

00:10:15 Brave New Girl podcast

00:16:00 Making social media a positive and inspiring place

00:24:30 Artificial Intelligence and Chat GPT

00:32:30 Finding your calm space & connecting with the Earth

00:40:32 Equality & powerful women in business

00:47:25 Greta Thunberg & Andrew Tate

00:49:45 Inspiring and educating men about feminism

00:56:15 The Venus Project - a platform for change

01:06:25 2040 Documentary

01:09:45 Nichiren Buddhism

01:19:54 Stranded on a desert island

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast. I am joined today by renowned American author, teacher, and vegan educator Camille DeAngelis, best known for her acclaimed novel "Bones and All”.

Originally from New Jersey and currently based in Washington, DC, Camille considers herself a writer for all ages. Her previous work includes novels, practical philosophy, and the Moon Guide to Ireland, which she regularly updates. She is the author of two books of nonfiction: Life Without Envy: Ego Management for Creative People and A Bright Clean Mind: Veganism for Creative Transformation.

Her best known work to date – the award-winning novel “Bones and All” – was first published in 2015 and was recently turned into a film, starring Timothee Chalamet, which premiered in 2022. The novel tells the story of a young woman named Maren, who is plagued by a compulsion to eat the bones of the people she loves. The book explores themes of love, obsession, and the nature of family, as the protagonist sets out on a journey to understand her condition and find a way to live with it.

After being a longtime vegetarian, Camille became vegan in 2011. She pursued her interest in the vegan movement further and in 2013 became a certified vegan lifestyle coach and educator through Victoria Moran’s Main Street Vegan Academy.

The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, edited by Phil Marriott and researched and scripted by Antonia Georgieva.

Follow Camille on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/cometparty/

00:00:00 An introduction to Camille De Angelis

00:03:00 Discovering the vegan lifestyle

00:07:45 Volunteering at Sadhana Forest

00:13:50 The fundamental shift

00:20:50 Don’t hustle - endeavor!

00:23:00 Social media

00:25:30 Becoming a writer

00:29:28 Originality

00:31:05 Experiencing Imposter Syndrome and staying focussed

00:37:02 Bones And All and the movie adaptation

00:41:30 Time travel and science fiction

00:51:00 Camille’s proudest achievements in writing

00:53:45 Artificial intelligence

01:10:35 Stranded on a desert island

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast. Today I have the pleasure of being joined by a truly remarkable guest – animal rights advocate, author, and President of Mercy for Animals, Leah Garcés. Leah is a visionary leader and a passionate advocate with nearly 20 years of leadership experience in the animal protection movement, and she has achieved great strides for the movement in that time.

Currently based in Atlanta, Georgia, Leah Garcés is half Colombian and half American and has also lived in Spain, the US and the UK. In her impressive career, she spent 7 years at the World Society for the Protection of Animals, where she oversaw international campaigns in 14 countries and managed a multi-million dollar budget. This led her to launch the US chapter of Compassion in World Farming, where she spent 8 years further amplifying her efforts to reduce the suffering of animals on a massive scale.

Find out more about Mercy For Animals here - https://mercyforanimals.org/

The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, edited by Phil Marriott and researched and scripted by Antonia Georgieva.

00:00:00 An introduction to Leah Garcés

00:04:05 An update on the Mercy For Animals organisation

00:05:55 Horrific Egg-Farm footage of chickens trapped in feces [clip]

00:07:00 The challenges that Mercy For Animals faces

00:11:40 Measuring the impact of the work that Leah and her team are doing

00:13:55 ‘Shining A Light on Bright’ by Leah Garcés - performed by Michelle Lauria [clip]

00:15:00 Deciding on where the campaign energy goes

00:22:05 The life of chickens on factory farms [clip]

00:24:00 Why are politicians blind to the destruction caused by animal agriculture?

00:34:20 The human cost of factory farming

00:35:00 Leah’s forthcoming book Transfarmation

00:38:42 The progress of the Transfarmation project

00:42:20 Inspiring young people

00:47:20 How people can involved with the movement

This week I’m excited to welcome to the show a very exciting guest - animal, climate, and human rights activist and founder of APEX Advocacy Christopher “Soul” Eubanks.

After discovering the horrors of animal exploitation, Soul became vegan, began doing community organising, and helped co-organise Atlanta’s first-ever animal rights march.

In 2021 Soul founded APEX Advocacy, a non-profit animal rights organisation that uses digital content creation and grassroots activism for animal advocacy. APEX Advocacy aims to increase the number of BIPOC individuals who participate in animal activism by empowering their activism, providing them professional and personal development, and building greater equity in the animal protection movement.

Find out more about Christopher and APEX Advocacy here - https://www.apexadvocacy.org/

The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, edited by Phil Marriott and researched and scripted by Antonia Georgieva.

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast, where we discuss the latest innovations and the remarkable stories of the people who are changing the vegan world. Joining me today is Darko Mandich, CEO and Co-Founder of MeliBio - an award-winning food technology company based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Darko is an impact entrepreneur who is passionate about changing the way we produce and consume food in order to sustainably feed 10 billion people with nutritious foods while protecting the planet’s keystone species – the wild and native bees.

Find out more about Melibio Foods here - https://www.melibio.com/

The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, edited by Phil Marriott and researched and scripted by Antonia Georgieva.

00:00:00 An introduction to Darko Mandich

00:02:18 CLIP: Saving The Bees (Flipbird Films interview)

00:04:00 The beginning of Darko’s vegan journey

00:07:37 CLIP: Game Changers Documentary

00:09:20 Deciding to work in the food industry

00:14:10 The inner world of the bee kingdom

00:17:50 CLIP: Saving The Bees (Flipbird Films interview)

00:19:07 The environmental impact of the honey industry

00:25:20 Why is the honey industry cruel?

00:31:10 What is honey?

00:39:20 The threat to bees caused by pesticides

00:43:10 Mellody: The world’s first plant-based honey

00:50:50 How will Darko get his product to millions of people?

00:57:00 Stranded on a desert island

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast! Today I am joined by David Bucca, founder and CEO of food-tech startup Change Foods - a precision fermentation tech company creating animal-free dairy products.

David is a passionate food industry professional with expertise in alternative proteins. With close to a decade of experience in food innovation, David has been at the forefront of creating sustainable, ethical, and healthier alternatives to animal-based foods.

David was motivated to launch Change Foods after becoming vegan overnight in 2017. Change Foods is at the forefront of using precision fermentation to create animal-free dairy products that taste and perform just like traditional dairy, without any of the negative environmental impacts. David's work at Change Foods has been recognized globally, and the company has been named one of the top food-tech startups to watch by Forbes.

Follow David on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/davidbucca

The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, edited by Phil Marriott and researched and scripted by Antonia Georgieva.

00:00:00 An introduction to David Bucca

00:03:05 Discovering the plant-based lifestyle

00:06:13 Making the transition from Aerospace to food

00:10:30 Change Foods / Precision Fermentation

00:16:23 The difference between plant-based cheese and a cheese made with Precision Fermentation

00:23:30 Consumer awareness

00:29:00 Milked documentary clip

00:30:00 Is Precision Fermentation cheese healthier than dairy cheese?

00:37:51 Is Precision Fermentation vegan?

00:45:00 Advice for entrepreneurs

00:49:40 What happens to cows in the dairy industry

00:52:55 Stranded on a desert island