The VedgeTalk Podcast

By Matthew Davey

The VedgeTalk Podcast shares insightful stories from people changing the game across the globe. Whether they be athletes, chefs, business owners, politicians, social influencers and more. Our stories ... more

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How many episodes does The VedgeTalk Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 86 episodes available.

The VedgeTalk Podcast episodes:

September 28, 2019 55 - Welcome To The Vevolution Community with Co-Founder Damien Clarkson
On episode 55 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Damien Clarkson, the co-founder of Vevolution, the UK events company creating a storm of positive change.
You can follow them on Instagram at @vevolution_
In this conversation we covered:
- Damien's background, prior to starting Vevolution.
- Climate Change and how it is perceived differently across the globe.
- How Damien met wife and Co-Founder, Judy.
- How to separate your relationship and business.
- Vevolution Festival 2019 + other events they have hosted.
- When to start a vegan business (HINT: now is the time)
Hope you enjoy the show!
www.vevolution.co
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1h 10min
September 21, 2019 54 - A Beautiful, Imperfect Journey with World Of Vegan Founder, Michelle Cehn
On episode 54 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Michelle Cehn, the founder of Worldofvegan.com
You can follow her on Instagram at @vegan.
In this conversation we covered:
- Michelle's childhood in Oakland.
- Deciding to go vegetarian at the age of 8.
- The marketing used by animal agriculture.
- Starting YouTube over 10 years ago.
- The Challenges of working for yourself and insight into Michelle's personal journey.
- The dangers of a perfectionist mindset and how it is harmful to the vegan movement as a whole.
- Vegan weddings.
- Meeting her biological Mother and Father for the first time.
Hope you enjoy the show!
www.worldofvegan.com
www.michellecehn.com
https://www.youtube.com/user/VeganBreak
Plant Powered People Podcast: https://apple.co/2ksXNl3
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1h 30min
September 14, 2019 53 - Plant Based On A Budget! with Toni Okamoto
On episode 53 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Toni Okamoto, the founder of plantbasedonabudget.com
You can follow her on Instagram at @plantbasedonabudget
In this conversation we covered:
- Toni’s childhood in Sacramento.
- Growing up in a Japanese/Mexican household.
- How running track in high school began to change her eating habits.
- Going vegan and the culture clash that choice had with family members.
- Starting plant based on a budget as her form of activism.
- Juggling her relationship with husband Paul and an extremely busy travel schedule.  + Much more!
Hope you enjoy the show!
www.plantbasedmealplan.com 
www.plantbasedonabudget.com
Instagram: @plantbasedonabudget
YouTube: Toni Okamoto
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1h 5min
September 07, 2019 52 - Eat With Your Eyes First with Brian Choi-Dea from @goodlifecookin
On episode 52 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Brian Choi-Dea of @goodlifecookin on Instagram.
In this conversation we covered:
- Brian's childhood growing up in San Fran.
- How a weekend away with his girlfriend and dog, led to a deep conversation about eating animals.
- Brian's inspiration behind his cooking and presentation.
- His go to spices for cooking up a delicious meal.
- Re-creating some of his childhood favorites as a vegan.
- Changing up the way he makes sneaker purchases after deciding to no longer support the leather industry.
Hope you enjoy the show!
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1h 7min
August 31, 2019 51 - The (Cellular) Agriculture Revolution with Parendi Birdie
On episode 51 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Parendi Birdie, molecular biologist from Mission Barns.
You can find her on LinkedIn at https://bit.ly/2LbM0C1
In this conversation we covered:
- Parendi's professional and personal background.
- What is 'clean meat'?
- How cellular agriculture can help the animals, environment and even our health.
- How clean meat is grown.
- The havoc antibiotic resistance will potentially cause and how this may be part of the solution.
- Other products, aside from meat, that are being made in a lab setting.
Hope you enjoy the show!
www.cleanmeat.org
www.robertyaman.com
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57min
August 24, 2019 50 - The Psychology of Dietary Behavior Change with Milena Esherick
On episode 50 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Milena Esherick, Psychologist with a doctorate in dietary behavior change.
You can follow her on Instagram at @milenaesherick.
In this conversation we covered:
Growing up in New Mexico on the standard
American diet.
- How a friend introduced Milena to veganism
when she least expected it.
- How we can become better listeners and
activists.
- The Psychology of dietary behavior change.
- Making vegan food more accessible to the
wider culture.
- + MORE
Hope you enjoy the show!
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1h 15min
August 17, 2019 49 - Transforming The Way We Eat and Live with Kristie Middleton
On episode 49 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Kristie Middleton, author of the book MeatLess.
You can follow her on Instagram at @kristielmiddleton.
In this conversation we covered:
- Kristie's background and growing up in Virginia.
- How a college lecturer changed her perspective on eating animals.
- Working for PETA and The Humane Society.
- Getting more schools, hospitals and catering halls to adopt plant based options.
- Her new role at Rebellyous Foods
- Kristie's book "MeatLess"
Hope you enjoy the show!
www.kristiemiddleton.com
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1h 4min
August 10, 2019 48 - Married To Health with Registered Dietitians James and Dahlia Marin
On episode 48 of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Registered Dietitians from California, James and Dahlia Marin.
You can follow them on Instagram at @marriedtohealth.
In this conversation we covered:
- James and Dahlia's struggle with weight and diet as they were growing up.
- How their paths intersected.
- School and the lack of nutrition training.
- The three layers of health: Inner body, outer body and outer environment.
- Federal health guidelines.
- Social media influencers and nutrition.
- GUT HEALTH!
Hope you enjoy the show!
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1h 43min
August 03, 2019 47 - Hannah Hagler & Nikki Vranjican From The Vegan View
On this weeks episode of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with two thirds of 'The Vegan View', Hannah Hagler and Nikki Vranjican.
This was a really fun conversation, covering a broad range of topics, from what we think of current USA president, Donald Trump, to grilled cheese taste tests!
In this conversation we covered:
- Nikki's childhood in Florida, growing up with her Norwegian family and the culture clash that came with that.
- Hannah's childhood, growing up in Arkansas and making the move to California in her teens.
- How they both found their way to YouTube.
- Starting 'The Vegan View'
- How our approach is so important when discussing touchy subjects with family, friends and the broader online community.
- Receiving critical messages online and how to deal with them.
+ much more!
Hope you enjoy the show!
You can check out these guys at the links below:
https://nikkivegan.com/
http://hellohannah.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA6KD0ZPpOvrJgKKvECsQ7g
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1h 39min
July 27, 2019 46 - Navigating The Social Media Landscape with Australian Actress, Rhiannon Fish
On this weeks episode of The VedgeTalk Podcast, we chat with Australian Actress, Rhiannon Fish.
Rhiannon is best known for her roles on Aussie soap Home & Away and the American post apocalyptic sci-fi series, The 100.
Today we get the chance to dive deep into her life and cover some topics of which she has great passion, including her decision to live a vegan lifestyle.
In this conversation we covered:
- Rhiannon's childhood in Canada and also moving to Australia.
- Her career, starting with a part time role on Neighbours.
- Moving to Los Angeles and the difficulties of starting from scratch.
- Navigating the social media landscape and mental health.
- Sexualizing women in the media and TV/Film
- Going vegan.
- Rhiannon's work speaking up for the LGBTQI community.
Hope you enjoy the show!
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1h 23min

FAQs about The VedgeTalk Podcast:

How many episodes does The VedgeTalk Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 86 episodes available.