Vegan Posse

Vegan Posse will be taking a summertime hiatus!

In the meantime, you can support the work that we do bringing vegans together to help animals everywhere via PayPal or Venmo : @veganposse

Resources:

The Superior Human?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqT82oGeax0&t=39s

Chrissy Benson website: https://christinemelaniebenson.com/

Make vegan women’s fiction classic Marrying Myself an Amazon bestseller!https://www.amazon.com/Marrying-Myself-Christine-Melanie-Benson/dp/1685130763/

Email the Vegan Posse: [email protected]

Support the Vegan Posse through PayPal and/or Venmo. Consider becoming a monthly supporter!

PayPal: @VeganPosse

Venmo: @VeganPosse https://www.venmo.com/u/veganposse

Dr. Jen Howk website: ⁠https://www.jenhowk.com/⁠

Dr. Jen Howk e-book: Truth Be Told: ⁠https://jenhowk.gumroad.com/l/truthbetold⁠

General Announcements:

Make the vegan women's fiction classic Marrying Myself an international bestseller! Get your copies now:

https://www.amazon.com/Marrying-Myself-Christine-Melanie-Benson/dp/1685130763/

https://christinemelaniebenson.com/

Join Chrissy at Vegan Summerfest July 9-13, 2025, in Johnstown, PA: https://summerfest.navs-online.org/

Want to change your life? Chrissy is accepting new coaching clients: [email protected]

We love to hear from you! Email [email protected]

YOU are the Posse! Support what we do via Venmo or Paypal - make your contribution to @veganposse

This week's episode with Danny O'Malley, founder of Before the Butcher:

Danny O'Malley turned his passion for healthy and sustainable food and his background in plant-based lifestyles into one of the top plant-based meat companies in the U.S.,

Danny is the founder and CEO of Before the Butcher, a pioneering plant-based meat company redefining how Americans eat. A former executive at Beyond Meat with over 25 years of experience in the food industry, Danny launched Before the Butcher in 2017 to create a more diverse, accessible, and sustainable lineup of meat alternatives. Under his leadership, the company introduced the first full family of plant-based proteins—ranging from burgers and chicken to turkey and sausage—that look, cook, and taste like their animal-based counterparts.

Recognized as a thought leader and international speaker on plant-based innovation, Danny has earned widespread acclaim, including multiple FABI Awards and features in The New York Times, TODAY, Forbes, and CNN Business. He also broke new ground with Mainstream by Before the Butcher, the first plant-based meat priced competitively with traditional meats. With a growing social media following and a deep commitment to sustainability, Danny continues to champion plant-forward lifestyles through product innovation, advocacy, and storytelling.”

Resources:

Before the Butcher: https://beforethebutcher.com/

This week's episode with Leandro "Nachie" Braga:

Leandro "Nachie" Braga is an ecologist interested in how the complex patterns and processes of the nonhuman world can be applied towards resilience in our own society. As a permaculture designer, he works with visionary clients to implement practical infrastructure projects that deepen reciprocity with the landscape while empowering individuals and communities to intervene in and take control of the material conditions of their own lives.

Follwo Geomancer Permaculture:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geomancerpermaculture/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geomancerpermaculture/

Marxist permaculture; https://youtu.be/ZeqSstp_W4Q?si=iOLrDb60S1Ukq_o5

George Orwell, Homage to Catalonia: https://www.amazon.com/Homage-Catalonia-George-Orwell/dp/0156421178

Beasts of Burden pamphlet: https://www.amazon.com/Homage-Catalonia-George-Orwell/dp/0156421178?&tag=usdedynamicse-20

General announcements:

Got show topics, guest suggestions questions for our monthly series Posse Talk with Jen Howk, or anything else on your mind? Email ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ We love to hear form you!

Come see Chrissy Benson speak at Vegan Summerfest – Let them know you’re with the Vegan Posse and they’ll be extra-nice to you: ⁠⁠https://summerfest.navs-online.org/⁠⁠

Make the vegan women’s fiction classic Marrying Myself by Christine Melanie Benson an international bestseller! ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Marrying-Myself-Christine-Melanie-Benson/dp/1685130763/⁠⁠

Chrissy Benson author website: ⁠⁠https://christinemelaniebenson.com/⁠⁠

Support the Vegan Posse via Venmo or PayPal: @veganposse

Buy Chrissy a virtual coffee ($5), chip in for recording costs ($15), or become a monthly supporter ($5/month). Thank you - YOU are the Posse!

Ready to change your life from the inside out? Chrissy is accepting new coaching clients. Contact her directly at ⁠[email protected]⁠

General announcements:

Got show topics, guest suggestions questions for our monthly series Posse Talk with Jen Howk, or anything else on your mind? Email ⁠[email protected]⁠ We loveto hear form you!

Come see Chrissy Benson speak at Vegan Summerfest – Let them know you’re with the Vegan Posse and they’ll be extra-nice to you: ⁠https://summerfest.navs-online.org/⁠

Make the vegan women’s fiction classic Marrying Myself by Christine Melanie Benson an international bestseller! ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Marrying-Myself-Christine-Melanie-Benson/dp/1685130763/⁠

Chrissy Benson author website: ⁠https://christinemelaniebenson.com/⁠

Support the Vegan Posse via Venmo or PayPal: @veganposse

Buy Chrissy a virtual coffee ($5), chip in for recording costs ($15), or become a monthly supporter ($5/month). Thank you - YOU are the Posse!

Chrissy is accepting new coaching and counseling clients. Ifyou’re ready to change your life from the inside out, contact her directly at [email protected]

It’s not too late to make the vegan women's fiction classic Marrying Myself an international bestseller – find it on Amazon or go to https://christinemelaniebenson.com/ for all the info.

This week's episode with Jan Brandenburg, author of TheModern Mountain Cookbook:

Jan Brandenburg is a full-time hospital pharmacist and parttime yoga instructor in Berea, KY.  Now 62, Jan became a vegetarian in 1995 and fully vegan in 2006.With a love of cooking from an early age, she’s always been the family hostess, a role that didn’t change even as her lifestyle did. She continues to be the cook and organizer of most family gatherings even though none of her family is vegan. To Jan, hosting joyful vegan family events is a testament to the power of sharing beautiful vegan dishes and creating a welcoming environment.

As a “vegan for the animals,” Jan hopes, in her small way,  to make a difference for at least a few. Thought she loves all animals, her favorite is her mini dachshund companion, Josie.

Resources:

Get your copy of The Modern Mountain Cookbook: https://www.kentuckypress.com/9781985901766/the-modern-mountain-cookbook/

https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Mountain-Cookbook-Plant-Based-Celebration/dp/1985901765

Follow Jan and her recipes on Facebook and Intstragram:

@janbrandenbrug

https://www.instagram.com/appalachianvegan/

Movie, Plant Pure Nation: https://www.amazon.com/PlantPure-Nation-Dr-Michael-Greger/dp/B017JJSHRC?&tag=usdedynamicse-20

Looking for personal coaching or counseling? Email Chrissyat [email protected]

Got show topics, guest suggestions questions for our monthly series Posse Talk with Jen Howk, or anything else on your mind? Email [email protected] We love to hear form you!

Come see Chrissy Benson speak at Vegan Summerfest – Let them know you’re part of the Vegan Posse and there to see Chrissy: https://summerfest.navs-online.org/

Make the vegan women’s fiction classic Marrying Myself by Christine Melanie Benson an international bestseller! https://www.amazon.com/Marrying-Myself-Christine-Melanie-Benson/dp/1685130763/

Chrissy Benson author website: https://christinemelaniebenson.com/

Support the Vegan Posse via Venmo or PayPal: @veganposse

Buy Chrissy a virtual coffee ($5), chip in for recordingcosts ($15), or become a monthly supporter ($5/month).

Thank you! YOU are the Posse.

Got topic ideas, guest suggestions, or questions for Chrissy and/or Dr. Jen Howk in our monthly Posse talk series? Send them to [email protected]

Come to Vegan Summerfest, July 9-13, 2025, in Johnstown, PA! When you register, make sure to mention that you’re a friend of Chrissy Benson and the Vegan Posse, and they’ll take extra-good care of you! https://summerfest.navs-online.org/

If you value the work that we do here at the Vegan Posse, consider becoming a financial supporter via Venmo or PayPal. Buy Chrissy a virtual coffee ($5), chip in for recording expenses ($15), and/or become a monthly supporter ($12/month).

Make your donation via Venmo or PayPal to @VeganPosse

Interested in coaching, counseling, and/or vegan lifestyle support? Email Chrissy at [email protected]

Make the vegan women’s fiction classic Marrying Myselfby Christine Melanie Benson an international bestseller! ⁠https://www.amazon.com/Marrying-Myself-Christine-Melanie-Benson/dp/1685130763/⁠

Chrissy Benson author website: ⁠https://christinemelaniebenson.com/⁠

Chrissy Benson on Main Street Vegan blog: ⁠https://mainstreetvegan.com/your-health-a-social-justice-issue-by-chrissy-benson-vlce/⁠

This week's episode with raw food/fasting guru Loren Lockman:

A cult legend in the raw food/fasting world, Loren Lockman founded Tanglewood Wellness Center in Costa Rica. Unfortunately, after investing his heart, soul, and life into Tanglewood, in early 2025, Loren and Tanglewood suffered devastating financial losses due to theft, hacking, and general misanthropy, and Tanglewood is no longer in operation. Loren, however, is still very much in action, and I serendipitously got to connect with him in person here in Nashville, Tennessee.

Loren’s story is tragic, riveting, and a real-life testament to the fact that you never know what’s round the corner – and material things can be lost in an instant, as I learned firsthand when 1.28 Bitcoin was stolen from my Coinbase account after I was recruited for a legal project with companies Bit-x-Bit, Ascent Data, and supposedly top-tier law firm Morgan Lewis, and tech support company Ascent Data remote-accessed my computer to (ostensibly) help with a tech issue. Like Loren, I also learned at a new level that what can’t be taken is your values, your integrity, and your commitment to what truly matters – and of course that no level of material loss compares to the suffering that non-human animals are experiencing by the billions and trillions around the world, at this very moment, courtesy of our so-called "food" system.

Resources:

Follow Loren Lockman:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/DGF7rpNNATS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loren.lockman

Tanglewood Wellness Center: https://www.tanglewoodwellnesscenter.org/aboutus.html

Vegan Posse Special Episode: Who Stole My Bitcoin?

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7IgEuqMdGK1y4w67Uzt9eA

YouTube: https://youtu.be/8bxx29Po_9c?si=1TbuaIZgnWUwxiyu

A fabulous time was had by all the first-ever Posse Soiree! You can vicariously experience it here.

Got show topics, guest suggestions questions for our monthly series Posse Talk with Jen Howk, or anything else on your mind? Email [email protected] We loveto hear form you!

Come see Chrissy Benson speak at Vegan Summerfest – Let them know you’re a friend of Chrissy's and the Vegan Posse!: https://summerfest.navs-online.org/

Make the vegan women’s fiction classic Marrying Myselfby Christine Melanie Benson an international bestseller! https://www.amazon.com/Marrying-Myself-Christine-Melanie-Benson/dp/1685130763/

Chrissy Benson author website: https://christinemelaniebenson.com/

Support the Vegan Posse via Venmo or PayPal: @veganposse

Buy Chrissy a virtual coffee ($5), chip in for recordingcosts ($15), or become a monthly supporter ($5/month).

Thank you from the Posse!

Come to the Vegan Posse Soiree!

Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 11 a.m. ET, 10 a.m. CT, 8 a.m. PTvia Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84904559136

Contribute to the Vegan Posse through PayPal or Venmo:@veganposse

Buy Chrissy a virtual coffee ($5), chip in for recordingexpenses ($15), or even make it a monthly donation. Thank you - YOU are the Posse!

Make vegan women’s fiction classic Marrying Myself aninternational bestseller!

https://christinemelaniebenson.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Marrying-Myself-Christine-Melanie-Benson/dp/1685130763/

Looking for coaching and support?

Email Chrissy at [email protected]

Questions, comments, or topics for Posse Talk with Jen Howk? Email [email protected]

This week's episode:

Angela Crawford, Ph.D. is passionate about sharing the emotional and spiritual benefits of a vegan lifestyle and empowering people toward plant-powered living. She is author of The Vegan Transformation: A Journey to Heal Yourself and the World (Lantern, April 2025). She previously worked as a psychotherapist for 25 years, empowering clients to make lifestyle changes to address stress and trauma and achieve holistic well-being. Now, as a Vegan Lifestyle Educator, she offers courses, resources, and coaching for thriving emotionally and socially as a vegan. 

Dr. Crawford is passionate about the power of personal transformation to create a more fulfilling, healthy, and purposeful life - and a kinder, more sustainable world.

Website: https://angelacrawfordphd.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaCrawfordPhD/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/angelacrawfordphd/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelacrawfordphd

Book: The Vegan Transformation: A Journey to HealYourself and the world:  

https://angelacrawfordphd.com/book/

Other resources:

Why We Love Dogs, Wear Cows, and Eat Pigs by Dr.Melanie Joy: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Dogs-Pigs-Wear-Cows/dp/1590035011/

Vystopia by Clare Mann: https://www.amazon.com/Vystopia-anguish-being-vegan-non-vegan/dp/0987346199

Support the Vegan Posse through PayPal and/or Venmo.Consider becoming a monthly supporter!

PayPal: @VeganPosse

Venmo: @VeganPosse  https://www.venmo.com/u/veganposse

Announcements:

Interested in personal coaching? Contact Chrissy at [email protected]

Questions, comments, or guest suggestions? Email the Vegan Posse at [email protected]

Join the very first Vegan Posse Soiree!

When: Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 10:00 a.m. Central.

Topic: Vegan Posse Soiree!

Time: Apr 16, 2025 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84904559136

Join us at Vegan Summerfest in Johnstown, PA, July 9-13,2025. Let them know that you’re part of the Vegan Posse:

https://summerfest.navs-online.org/

Resources:

Dr. Jen Howk website: https://www.jenhowk.com/

Dr. Jen Howk e-book Truth Be Told: https://jenhowk.gumroad.com/l/truthbetold

Chrissy Benson website: https://christinemelaniebenson.com/

Make vegan women’s fiction classic Marrying Myself anAmazon bestseller! https://www.amazon.com/Marrying-Myself-Christine-Melanie-Benson/dp/1685130763/

Email Vegan Posse: [email protected]

General Announcements:

Got show topics, guest suggestions questions for our monthly series Posse Talk with Jen Howk, or anything else on your mind? Email [email protected] We loveto hear from you!

Come to Vegan Summerfest – and make et them know you’re part of the Vegan Posse with Chrissy Benson: https://summerfest.navs-online.org/

Make the vegan women’s fiction classic Marrying Myselfby Christine Melanie Benson an international bestseller! https://www.amazon.com/Marrying-Myself-Christine-Melanie-Benson/dp/1685130763/

Want coaching and support in making the MOST of this human experience and creating a rich and rewarding life, despite life’s inevitable challenges?Contact Chrissy at [email protected]

Website: https://christinemelaniebenson.com/

Support the Vegan Posse via Venmo or PayPal: @veganposse

Buy Chrissy a virtual coffee ($5), chip in for recordingcosts ($15), or become a monthly supporter ($5/month).

Thank you from the Posse!

Mark your calendar for the very first Posse Soiree! Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 10:00 a.m. Central via Zoom. It’ll be a cross between group therapy and a fun group hang. It’s totally free – join us at the link below:

Chrissy Benson is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Vegan Posse Soiree!

Time: Apr 16, 2025 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84904559136

Meeting ID: 8490455 9136

 This week’s episode with Brandi Doming, author of Vegan Wholesome:

 PREORDER VeganWholesome: https://www.amazon.com/Vegan-Wholesome-High-Protein-Energize-Nourish/dp/0593797434

Email Brandi: [email protected]

The Vegan 8: https://thevegan8.com/about-the-vegan8/

CascabelRestaurant, Houston, TX: https://cascabelrestauranttx.com/