Dr. Ben Benulis is a chiropractor and passionate plant-based advocate. Dr. Ben was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease in his late 20s after working a demanding job as an engineer for 10 years. After developing and suffering from a range of debilitating symptoms, a food-allergy test revealed a number of intolerances that led Ben on his path to a whole-foods plant-based diet and create a blueprint showcasing how he regained his health.

Vlad Ixel is an endurance runner and full-time athlete for The North Face team, based out of Perth Australia. Each year, Vlad competes in up to 40 races ranging from trail runs to triathlons and ultramarathons, often coming first. In this episode, Vlad shares his story of replacing his unhealthy, addictive habits for running long-distance races.

Matt Ruscigno is a registered dietitian that has been vegan for over 20 years. Matt's interest in veganism was sparked from an early age and influenced by punk rock and skateboarding subcultures of the 1990s. Matt later studied nutrition and completed his master's degree from Loma Linda University and now offers consults through his website and is often involved in speaking events where he promotes a plant-based diet. Matt has also competed in a number of long-distance running and cycling events totally fuelled on a vegan diet.

Michael Ferencsik is a natural bodybuilding (INBA PNBA) hall-of-famer from Naples, Florida. Michael operates a fitness training and nutrition facility called Plant Physique and Nutrition where he shares the knowledge that he has gained over the past 43 years with his dedicated clients. At 56 years old, Michael still takes part in competitive bodybuilding and showcases his talents as a plant-based bodybuilder. The experience that Michael has gained as a fitness instructor is unrivalled and is a testament to his dedication, work ethic and ability to adapt over time.

Kiah Paetz is a registered dietitian (APD) from Brisbane, Australia. Kiah runs and operates her own private practice called Plant Nutrition & Wellness, catering to a wide range of people and helping them to prevent and manage chronic disease. Kiah’s philosophy emphasises the importance of evidence-based research in nutrition, focusing on the benefits and impact that a whole-foods plant-based diet can provide.

Joey BuMagat is a film and photography university student from London that spends his spare time studying nutritional science. Joey is a passionate advocate for a plant-based diet and works to serve his large following by creating content for his successful Instagram account in the form of simplified nutritional information. Joey is also a fitness enthusiast and works to show others how they can gain functional strength inside the gym, fuelled by a 100% plant diet.

Jessie Valentine is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) from New York with a master’s degree in nutrition from Long Island University-Post and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Hofstra University. Jessie has eaten a plant-based diet for the past 15 years and has a deep understanding of the role of nutrition on both a personal and scientific level. After completing her dietetic internship, Jessie now works in a clinical environment treating patients with obesity in addition to running her personal plant-based practice and creating content around nutritional information and meal prepping.

Cole Hastings is currently completing a degree in cognitive science at the University of Buffalo, New York. Cole is also a plant-based bodybuilder and spends his spare time creating YouTube videos about personal development, the importance of eating plant-based and how to get the most out of weight lifting workouts. Cole is a relative newcomer to the plant-based space but his passion for bringing value to his followers is something to be admired.

A brief introduction about the Plant Sourced Podcast and what to expect from the show. In this trailer episode, Drew outlines why he started the podcast and what kind of content and guests are planned for the future.