The PBN Podcast

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News Podcast! We are joined by a familiar face, environmentalist, scientist, and educator Matthew Shribman.

Last time Matthew was on the podcast we talked about environmentalism and ways in which we communicate the scientific facts about the current state of our planet and the climate crisis. As an educator and a science communicator, Matthew has made significant strides in educating people on the importance of action and solutions.

Today we are sitting down to discuss more about his journey, his mission, and his continued work in education through his platform AimHi Earth. We will delve deeper into the role of science, education, and communication in mobilizing people in to taking action.

Follow AimHi Earth here - https://www.instagram.com/aimhilive/

Find out more about Matthew here - http://www.matthewshribman.com/

Image of Matthew is from the 'HalfCut Campaign' which raised awareness about how half of the world’s forests are GONE.

Find out more here - https://go.halfcut.org/abouthalfcutcampaign

The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, Edited by Phil Marriott.

00:00:00 An introduction to Matthew Shribman

00:03:19 What Matthew has been up to since the last PBN chat

00:07:45 Learning about Earth

00:10:55 The nature of Consciousness

00:21:00 The importance of connecting with nature

00:25:30 The challenges of educating / making information accessible

00:28:40 Creating content on TikTok and other platforms

00:33:16 Eco anxiety: how we can stay positive and hopeful

00:39:16 Predicting the future: what does the Earth look like?

00:43:55 Are we a parasitic species?

00:51:37 Rewriting the script for humankind

Today on the PBN Podcast, we are joined by two special guests – Nicola Harris & Anita Krajnc of Plant Based Treaty, an international movement and grassroots campaign designed to put food systems at the forefront of combating the climate crisis.

Anita Krajnc is co-founder of Toronto Pig Save and the global Animal Save Movement. The groups bear witness to animals at slaughterhouses and are dedicated to promoting an equitable, eco-friendly vegan vision for the world through grassroots activism. She has participated in numerous campaigns and initiatives such as the Great Bear Rainforest Campaign where she met environmental activist Tzeporah Berman, who now chairs the Fossil Fuel Nonproliferation Treaty. Anita received her Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Toronto, and she has also taught university courses on social movement strategies.

With over 20 years experience in pressure campaigning in the UK, Nicola Harris serves as Plant Based Treaty’s Director of Communications. She studied Psychology and Computing at Bournemouth University. This laid the foundation for learning how to apply our knowledge of human memory and information processing in communication, copywriting and media strategies. Nicola coordinates the Plant Based Treaty’s online activity and digital campaigns, ensuring that their work has maximum reach and impact.

00:00:00 An introduction to Nicola Harris & Anita Krajnc

00:03:00 The start of Nicola and Anita’s commitment to veganism

00:07:00 How Nicola and Anita came to work together

00:09:32 Animal Save Movement: The principles and ideas behind the global network

00:13:35 Examining the positive impacts of bearing witness

00:17:30 How has bearing witness impacted Nicola and Anita’s experience as a vegan advocate?

00:21:00 The most effective ways in which we can advocate without showing too much graphic detail of animal suffering

00:27:00 How The Plant Based Treaty began

00:32:00 The most surprising things that Nicola has noticed during the Plant Based Treaty journey

00:33:45 The key things that people need to know about our food system and how it impacts climate breakdown

00:38:10 How can we fight apathy?

00:40:00 What needs to be done to address the harmful effects of animal agriculture?

00:45:45 Nicola Harris on becoming the victim of state repression and being imprisoned during her fight for animal welfare

00:51:00 Anita Krajnc on the importance of Gandhi's teachings

00:56:30 The future of the Plant Based Treaty campaigns

01:01:50 Stranded on a desert island

Welcome to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast, where I am joined today by the President and CEO of the Institute of Plant-Based Medicine gastroenterologist Dr. Angie Sadeghi. Based in California, Dr. Sadeghi is an expert in the digestive system and a passionate vegan advocate. She is committed to helping people through an integrative approach that helps them lead healthier and longer lives.

Dr. Angie’s personal journey is what has inspired her to help patients stay fit and healthy through nutrition and fitness. She had previously suffered from health problems such as severe eczema, elevated cholesterol, fatigue, and was overweight. After being vegetarian for several years, in 2014 she switched to a whole-food plant-based diet and adopted regular fitness into her lifestyle. This proved to be transformative for her, restoring her health and improving her physical fitness in a short span of time. She lost 30lbs of weight in 8 months and even gained the confidence to enter into a fitness competition.

Today Dr. Angie heads the Institute of Plant-Based Medicine whose mission is to treat, prevent, and reverse disease using a multi-speciality approach combining plant-based nutrition with evidence-based medicine. She continues her work of treating her patients and educating fellow physicians and healthcare professionals on the positive impact of evidence based nutrition on health and disease.

We have a very exciting guest joining us on this episode of the PBN Podcast - American actor and director Paul Wesley.

Best known for his lead role as Stefan Salvatore in the drama series The Vampire Diaries, Paul has been an advocate for animal rights for many years. Speaking up against the unnecessary suffering of animals, over the years he has participated in events and supported activist organizations such as Mercy For Animals and Farm Sanctuary.

Follow Paul on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/paulwesley/

The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, Edited by Phil Marriott.

00:00:00 An Introduction to Paul Wesley

00:03:36 The beginning of Paul’s vegan journey

00:05:42 Cowspiracy Trailer clip

00:06:22 Being inspired by news outlets and activists on social media

00:07:10 Experiencing pushback from friends for sharing the vegan message

00:13:03 The challenges of being a vegan who works in the film industry

00:15:00 The future of meat

00:17:00 How Paul maintains his health

00:19:30 Looking after your pets

00:25:00 Carnism

00:30:27 ‘Animal Agriculture and our Food System with Paul Wesley’ [Farm Sanctuary clip]

00:32:51 Engaging with celebrities such as Cardi B and politicians like senator Cory Booker

00:36:50 How important is it to preserve the meaning of being vegan?

00:39:52 ‘They’re Trying To Kill Us’: the American documentary film co-directed and produced by John Lewis and Keegan Kuhn [including clips]

00:43:50 The future of factory farming

00:44:46 ‘Animal Agriculture and our Food System with Paul Wesley’ [Farm Sanctuary clip 2]

00:46:00 ‘Don’t Look Up’: the American apocalyptical political satire black comedy movie, written, co-produced, and directed by Adam McKay [including clips]

00:49:00 Where does the responsibility lie with the climate crisis? Should it be on us as individuals?

00:53:05 ‘Breaking Boundaries’ documentary [including clips]

00:55:20 How Paul stays positive in life

00:58:05 Brother’s Bond: Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder’s bourbon whiskey business

00:59:15 ‘The Vampire Diaries’ trailer clip

01:02:20 Stranded on a desert island

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

Today we are joined by certified medical doctor, plant-based healer and nutrition specialist Dr. Brooke Goldner, founder of VeganMedicalDoctor.com, GoodbyeLupus.com, and is known as the creator of the Hyper-nourishing Healing Protocol for Lupus Recovery.

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Goldner on this episode of the PBN Podcast to talk more in depth about her own inspiring life story and journey of overcoming lupus.

Follow Dr Brooke Goldner on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/goodbyelupus/

Find out more about Dr Brooke Goldner here - https://www.goodbyelupus.com/about-dr-g/

The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, Edited by Phil Marriott.

00:00:00 An introduction to Dr. Brooke Goldner

00:04:06 Exciting news about the Francis Crick Institute study of the rise of auto immune diseases

00:07:00 What are the tricks and tips to help people move away from their food addictions?

00:12:30 The effects of diet in conjunction with the onset of covid-19

00:19:00 How a “hyper-nourishment” diet can prevent and reverse chronic illness

00:41:00 What is the difference between a whole-food plant-based diet and a vegan diet?

00:54:48 Understanding the hesitancy surrounding vaccines

00:59:55 Is Dr. Brooke Goldner frustrated that the media don’t appear to be discussing the benefits of a nourishing plant-based diet to combat the symptoms of covid?

01:06:05 What would a perfect day look like if someone wants to switch to a more nourishing diet?

Welcome to another special episode of the PBN Podcast! We are delighted to be joined again by plant-based advocate Chuck Carroll, also known as The Weight Loss Champion.

In the previous episode with Chuck, we spoke about his amazing weight loss transformation and how switching to a plant-based diet allowed him to conquer his food addiction and improve his health in the long run. We spoke about Chuck’s weight loss journey and the instrumental role that going plant-based has played in his transformation and switch towards a healthier lifestyle.

We're very glad to welcome Chuck back for another chat as we dig deeper into what different insights he has to share about weight loss, body image and mental health.

Follow Chuck on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/chuckcarrollwlc

The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, Edited by Phil Marriott.

00:00:00 An introduction to Chuck Carroll

00:02:50 The start of Chuck’s plant-based journey

00:04:17 The start of Chuck’s weight loss process

00:08:30 The obesity crisis in the U.S.

00:14:08 Chuck’s surgery and diet change

00:25:29 How Chuck transformed his health

00:29:30 Food addiction and mental health

00:39:12 The Exam Room Live Podcast

00:46:00 What efforts the US Government is making to tackle change

00:50:00 Would Chuck Caroll study nutrition in more detail and become a Nutritionist?

00:51:45 Stranded on a desert island

Joining us on today’s episode of the PBN Podcast is social entrepreneur Sonalie Figueiras – founder & CEO at Green Queen, Ekowarehouse & SourceGreenPackaging.com.

Sonalie was born in Hong Kong to French and Indian parents. She is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and has a background in digital marketing, publishing and sustainability. Now with over a decade of experience in those fields, she has successfully launched several businesses centred around sustainability and organic products.

In 2011, Sonalie founded Green Queen, an award-winning media platform advocating social and environmental change. In the past decade Green Queen has established itself as the leading outlet for alternative protein news. Their mission to shift consumer and corporate behaviour through original content promotes their belief that a circular economy, alternative protein and the food tech revolution are the best way to advocate for global social and environmental change.

Find out more about Green Queen here - https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/

Follow Green Queen on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/greenqueenhk/

The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, Edited by Phil Marriott.

00:00:00 An introduction to Sonalie Figueras

00:02:30 The start of Sonalie’s plant-based journey

00:10:35 How Sonalie feels about the future

00:12:50 What the term “Eco Warrior” means to Sonalie

00:17:45 What does being a Green Queen mean?

00:21:10 The pros and cons of plastic

00:32:55 The ethics of media

00:42:55 The history of Green Queen

00:49:55 How women perceive themselves in business

00:58:00 How men can support women by bringing change in society around the world

01:02:20 What does Sonalie want listeners to take away from this episode

01:03:45 Stranded on a desert island

Joining us on the PBN Podcast is not one but two really exciting guests – plant-based nutrition specialists and co-founders of Plant Based Health Online Dr Shireen Kassam and Dr Laura Freeman.

Dr Shireen Kassam is a Consultant Haematologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer at King’s College Hospital, London with a specialist interest in the treatment of lymphoma. Shireen is passionate about promoting plant-based nutrition for the prevention and reversal of chronic disease and for maintaining optimal health after treatment for cancer. In 2018, she founded Plant-Based Health Professionals UK, a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide evidence-based education on plant-based nutrition.

Dr Laura Freeman is a Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician & Medical Director of Plant Based Health Online. She obtained her Medical Degree from the University of Edinburgh in 2006 and completed her vocational training in General Practice in 2011. Both within and outside of her General Practice, Dr Freeman has developed a strong interest for plant based nutrition and optimising health through lifestyle choices.

Get Dr Shireen Kassam's book 'Eating Plant-Based' here - https://www.hammersmithbooks.co.uk/product/eating-plant-based/

Find out more about Plant Based Health Professionals here - https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/

The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, Edited by Phil Marriott.

00:00:00 An introduction to Dr Shireen Kassam and Dr Laura Freeman

00:03:25 The start of Dr Shireen Kassam and Dr Laura Freeman’s plant-based journeys

00:06:28 Cancer prevention

00:12:15 Busting the misconceptions of a vegan diet

00:15:48 Why are so many people still reluctant about adopting the vegan lifestyle?

00:17:53 Plant Based Health Online - the online lifestyle medicine healthcare service

00:20:20 Plant Based Health Online & Plant Based Health Professionals

00:23:20 The role of nutrition and lifestyle in the process of prevention and longterm management of health conditions

00:26:00 The benefits of a plant-based diet and the process of overcoming illness

00:28:30 Balancing diet with the other factors of improving our well being

00:29:30 Eating Plant-Based: Scientific Answers To Your Nutrition Questions: the book by Dr Shireen Kassam and Dr Zara Kassam

00:31:52 Is there such a thing as a “perfect diet”?

00:33:12 Recommended supplements to accompany a plant-based diet

00:38:00 What is lacking with access to information with plant-based nutrition?

00:39:15 Dr Shireen Kassam and Dr Laura Freemans’s favourite plant-based resources

00:41:15 Advice for hesitant people

00:43:19 Stranded on a desert island

Welcome back to the PBN podcast! Joining us as a guest today is vegan fitness instructor from Manchester, Andrew Roberts. You might know him as the fit young man, who earlier in 2021 conducted an experiment gaining and then losing 20kg or over 4 stones of weight!

Andrew is an established fitness professional. With this experiment, he wanted to experience first-hand what he preached and embarked on this journey to better understand the mentality of someone trying to lose weight. He also wanted to demonstrate the health benefits and possible weight loss when following a whole-food plant-based diet plan.

00:00:00 An introduction to Andrew Roberts

00:03:35 An overview of Andrew’s weight gain and weight loss experiment

00:06:48 The beginning of Andrew’s vegan journey

00:09:00 The reaction from friends and family when Andrew embraced veganism

00:11:00 The belief system of carnism and how it affects us when growing up

00:13:00 The start of Andrew’s interest in fitness and wellness

00:19:00 An in-depth look at Andrew’s weight gain and weight loss experiment

00:24:55 Incorporating a Calorie deficit into your eating plan

00:26:59 Intermittent fasting to support weight loss

00:28:21 The mental effects of gaining a lot of weight and eating high calorie/processed food

00:32:12 Body acceptance + body positivity / the damaging effects of using social media

00:40:06 Andrew’s serious health scares whilst experimenting with food

00:44:46 What is a healthy meal?

00:49:45 What Andrew eats during an average day

00:52:30 Fitness and dietary advice

00:55:00 Stranded on a desert island

Follow Andrew on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/plantpoweredcoach_

Find the transcript here - https://share.descript.com/view/jkAUNEx3sam

The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, Edited by Phil Marriott.

This week's podcast is supported by our friends over at Nuzest. You can get 20% off their amazing vegan protein by visiting nuzest.us/pbn20!

In this episode of the PBN Podcast, we are sitting down with Charlie Rocket Jabaley who is a globally-recognized entrepreneur, speaker, and influencer on a mission to transform the lives of millions of people worldwide.

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Charlie built a booming music business managing the careers of successful Atlanta artists such as Grammy-winning rapper 2 Chainz and Travis Porter. He became a self-made millionaire in his 20s.

He has now dedicated his life to helping others and inspiring communities to go after their dreams through his Dream Machine Tour and the Dreamr App - a powerful hybrid platform designed for those chasing their dreams.

00:00:00 An introduction to Charlie “Rocket” Jabaley

00:03:05 The beginning of Charlie’s plant-based journey

00:10:00 Manifesting ideas

00:15:30 The Dream App / Dream Machine Foundation

00:20:58 Nuzest Promo

00:21:37 Staying positive when there is so much darkness in the world

00:24:35 Accepting the things we cannot change, and making the mental switch

00:27:30 Overcoming the challenges of a brain tumour

00:33:15 Making diets work for you

00:35:26 The Dream Machine Tour

00:42:10 The sacrifices we make to fulfil a dream

00:46:25 Spirituality

00:50:18 The rewards of helping other human beings who are facing difficulties in life

00:54:52 What does the future look like for the Dream Team?

00:59:45 Stranded on a desert island

Follow Charlie on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/charlie/

Find out more about Dreamr here - https://www.dreamr.app/

Find the transcript here - https://share.descript.com/view/3AW2hWCNJaY

The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, Edited by Phil Marriott.