In the last Vegan Pod of the year, Vegan Society members, volunteers and staff reflect on 2025 and share their hopes for veganism in 2026 in a special montage of Vegan Voices.  

We're delighted to welcome leading environmental activist and journalist, George Monbiot, to the Vegan Pod.

George is a fearless and tireless advocate for sustainability, green living and political and corporate transparency. He is a best-selling author, a high profile media commentator and has even dabbled in the world of music.

With four decades of campaigning behind him, is George Monbiot showing any signs of winding down? It seems not...

A partner episode for our World Mental Health Day Special, in which Vegan Society CEO, Libby Peppiatt, interviews Billy Thompson, who leads the amazing team at The Retreat animal sanctuary in the south of England.

How does the team at The Retreat make sure they're taking care of themselves while they help those who can't do the same?

The Vegan Society marks World Mental Health Day with a special edition of the Vegan Pod.

Vegan psychologist, author and communications coach, Clare Mann, and Animal Justice Project activist, Ayrton Cooper, join Damian Watson to discuss some of the triggers of poor mental health in vegans and how to look after yourself while you look after those who can't look after themselves.

The Vegan Trademark made international headlines in September, following the world-first vegan certification of the new Mercedes-Benz GLC. 

But what does the Vegan Trademark mean and why is it so valued and trusted by consumers and manufacturers alike? 

Vegan Society Sales and Marketing Manager, Karen Spinner, and Vegan Trademark Team Leader, Caroline Bolton, join Damian Watson to discuss the power of the sunflower. 

PR consultant Karin Ridgers, founder of vegan PR agency Mad Promotions, and Holly Johnson, editor of Vegan Food and Living magazine, join our host, Rachel New, to discuss how to counter misinformation about veganism in the media.