The Plant Based News Podcast

Discover the transformative health journey of Joe Best Bliss ex-Goldman Sachs banker turned wellness adventurer. In this enlightening talk, Joe unveils his battle with obesity and Type 2 Diabetes and how after trying many well-known diets he triumphed through a uniquely balanced plant-based lifestyle he created for himself. Immerse yourself in Joe’s insightful approach to overcoming binge eating, managing diabetes, and fostering a mindful connection with food. It’s not just about health, but self-discovery, personal growth, and breaking boundaries around diet and well-being. Follow Joe on YouTube here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpaU0jtkNkvZCblq4vyUqA Host: Robbie Lockie Editor: Polly Foreman Audio Editor: Phil Marriott Social Media: Darrell Sawczuk Producer: Xisca Taylor 00:00:00 An introduction to Joe Best 00:05:21 What does it mean to be a diabetic? 00:07:08 The beginning of Joe’s vegan journey 00:11:38 Factors that changed Joe’s life 00:13:13 Plant Based Food that helped reverse Joe’s symptoms (vlog clip) 00:14:59 The simple solution: swapping out an animal based diet 00:22:19 Morning Affirmation (vlog clip) 00:22:59 A diet that is always changing 00:26:02 Weight 00:33:09 Evolutionary change 00:42:11 A low-fat, low-carb diet 00:48:40 A message for those who can’t stick to a plant based diet 00:52:57 The highs and lows of reversing diabetes

Welcome to The Plant Based News Podcast, where we deliver pioneering vegan news and ethical views weekly. Today we are joined by a very exciting guest, Georgie Purcell. Georgie Purcell is an Australian politician and a member of the Animal Justice Party. She was elected as the Member of the Legislative Council for Northern Victoria in November 2022, making her the second AJP MP in Victoria and the third in Australia. She is also a lawyer, a unionist and an advocate for women’s rights and reproductive health. Georgie is a vegan herself and has been vocal about the benefits of plant-based food and lifestyle for animals, people and the planet. She has also challenged some of the myths and misconceptions that surround veganism in the mainstream media and society. Follow Georgie on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/georgie.purcell.ajp/ Host: Robbie Lockie Editor: Polly Foreman Audio Editor: Phil Marriott Social Media: Darrell Sawczuk Producer: Xisca Taylor 00:00:00 An Introduction to Georgie Purcell 00:02:39 Discovering the vegan lifestyle 00:04:30 The power of the Earthlings documentary 00:07:06 The benefits and challenges of making the switch to veganism 00:10:30 Dealing with the challenges of growing up within a predominantly meat-eating environment 00:13:09 Culture and toxic masculinity inc. Gamechangers trailer clips and Pork On Your Fork ad 00:19:25 Getting involved in Politics 00:24:18 The Patriarchal System 00:30:05 Improving the lives of animals within abusive industries 00:35:28 International Women’s Day: Wearing Online Gendered Abuse 00:39:22 Sexism and Misogyny: How can this behavior be addressed? 00:45:37 Some of MP Georgie Purcell’s effective campaigns for animal welfare 00:53:45 Inspiring people to be more politically active 00:57:26 Stranded on a desert island

Today’s podcast is supported by Complement, our co-hosts of the Plantapalooza: Longevity Online Festival. Claim your free VIP ticket at https://plnt.news/Planta Welcome to The Plant Based News Podcast, in this episode we have a very special guest. She is a gastroenterologist, an author, and an expert on the role of inflammation, diet, and disease. Her name is Dr. Shilpa Ravella, and she has just published a fascinating book called A Silent Fire: The Story of Inflammation, Diet & Disease. Dr. Ravella is also a vegan herself and an advocate for plant-based nutrition. Buy Dr. Shilpa Ravella book 'A Silent Fire: The Story of Inflammation, Diet and Disease' here - https://amzn.to/45A0d1B Follow Shilpa on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/shilpa.ravella/ Host: Robbie Lockie Editor: Polly Foreman Audio Editor: Phil Marriott Social Media: Darrell Sawczuk 00:00:00 An introduction to Dr. Shilpa Ravella 00:01:08 The beginning of Dr. Shilpa’s vegan journey 00:02:30 Support from others during those formative years 00:04:49 Training in Gastroenterology 00:06:40 How the food you eat affects your gut (TED-Ed information) 00:07:50 How bacteria makes up our bodies 00:11:44 SPONSOR: Complement ad 00:12:42 The importance of Dietary Fibre (TED-Ed information) 00:14:40 How inflammation affects our health 00:21:10 Taking Inulin supplements 00:22:17 The benefits of fermented foods (TED-Ed information) 00:23:57 Leaky Gut Syndrome 00:27:10 Balancing vegan values with professional obligations 00:33:39 Fecal transplants 00:39:49 Celebrating veganism as a hobby 00:42:59 An amazing day of nourishing foods: What we should be consuming to reducing health issues 00:47:25 How to eat fermented foods 00:55:48 Stranded on a desert island

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast! This episode is sponsored by Complement, our co-hosts of the UPCOMING Plantapalooza: Longevity Online Festival. We've also teamed up to offer you the chance to win a dream vacation to the Mayan jungle - enter now at https://plnt.news/GetawayWin Joining us today is Drew Harrisberg, an exercise physiologist, sports scientist, and diabetes educator from Australia. Drew was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes aged 22. He says his “world shifted,” after his diagnosis, but that he made positive changes to the way he eats, lives, moves, and approaches life as a result. So positive were these changes, that he says that he’s happier and healthier than he was before his diagnosis. The PBN Podcast is hosted by Robbie Lockie, Edited by Phil Marriott and produced by Xisca Taylor, Social Media Darrell Sawczuk. Follow Drew on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/drews.daily.dose/?hl=en-gb 00:00:00 An introduction to Drew Harrisberg 00:04:03 Discovering the plant-based lifestyle 00:08:58 Michelle McMacken on the benefits of a plant-based diet to help combat diabetes 00:10:07 Researching the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle 00:12:07 Michelle McMacken on protein 00:13:12 What is diabetes and what causes it? 00:22:20 The frustrations of the health benefits of a plant-based diet being ignored by those suffering 00:26:48 *Complement ad* 00:27:40 The best thing you can do for your health 00:31:10 The Carnivore Diet: Talking With Docs - medical professionals, Dr. Zalzal and Dr. Weening on the dangers of a meat-only diet 00:32:56 Piers Morgan chats to Mikhalia Peterson to discuss her steak-only food regime 00:42:00 Toxic gender behaviour, stereotypes and bullying 01:01:45 Animals 01:04:35 Drew’s musical talents 01:05:30 Drew Harrisberg ‘My Two Hands’ clip 01:07:01 Stranded on a desert island

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast! This week I’m joined by Lou Hamilton, an author, artist, and creative director. Lou is the owner of a podcast guest agency, and she’s well-versed in the power of podcasts in raising awareness and spreading important messages. She also hosts her own podcast, named Brave New Girl, which brings together mission-driven leaders who are focused on the health and wellbeing of people and the planet. Follow Lou on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/brave_newgirl/ 00:00:00 An introduction to Lou Hamilton 00:03:10 Beginning the vegan journey 00:06:43 Childhood food 00:10:15 Brave New Girl podcast 00:16:00 Making social media a positive and inspiring place 00:24:30 Artificial Intelligence and Chat GPT 00:32:30 Finding your calm space & connecting with the Earth 00:40:32 Equality & powerful women in business 00:47:25 Greta Thunberg & Andrew Tate 00:49:45 Inspiring and educating men about feminism 00:56:15 The Venus Project - a platform for change 01:06:25 2040 Documentary 01:09:45 Nichiren Buddhism 01:19:54 Stranded on a desert island

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast. I am joined today by renowned American author, teacher, and vegan educator Camille DeAngelis, best known for her acclaimed novel "Bones and All”. Originally from New Jersey and currently based in Washington, DC, Camille considers herself a writer for all ages. Her previous work includes novels, practical philosophy, and the Moon Guide to Ireland, which she regularly updates. She is the author of two books of nonfiction: Life Without Envy: Ego Management for Creative People and A Bright Clean Mind: Veganism for Creative Transformation. Her best known work to date – the award-winning novel “Bones and All” – was first published in 2015 and was recently turned into a film, starring Timothee Chalamet, which premiered in 2022. The novel tells the story of a young woman named Maren, who is plagued by a compulsion to eat the bones of the people she loves. The book explores themes of love, obsession, and the nature of family, as the protagonist sets out on a journey to understand her condition and find a way to live with it. After being a longtime vegetarian, Camille became vegan in 2011. She pursued her interest in the vegan movement further and in 2013 became a certified vegan lifestyle coach and educator through Victoria Moran’s Main Street Vegan Academy. The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, edited by Phil Marriott and researched and scripted by Antonia Georgieva. Follow Camille on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/cometparty/ 00:00:00 An introduction to Camille De Angelis 00:03:00 Discovering the vegan lifestyle 00:07:45 Volunteering at Sadhana Forest 00:13:50 The fundamental shift 00:20:50 Don’t hustle - endeavor! 00:23:00 Social media 00:25:30 Becoming a writer 00:29:28 Originality 00:31:05 Experiencing Imposter Syndrome and staying focussed 00:37:02 Bones And All and the movie adaptation 00:41:30 Time travel and science fiction 00:51:00 Camille’s proudest achievements in writing 00:53:45 Artificial intelligence 01:10:35 Stranded on a desert island

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast. Today I have the pleasure of being joined by a truly remarkable guest – animal rights advocate, author, and President of Mercy for Animals, Leah Garcés. Leah is a visionary leader and a passionate advocate with nearly 20 years of leadership experience in the animal protection movement, and she has achieved great strides for the movement in that time. Currently based in Atlanta, Georgia, Leah Garcés is half Colombian and half American and has also lived in Spain, the US and the UK. In her impressive career, she spent 7 years at the World Society for the Protection of Animals, where she oversaw international campaigns in 14 countries and managed a multi-million dollar budget. This led her to launch the US chapter of Compassion in World Farming, where she spent 8 years further amplifying her efforts to reduce the suffering of animals on a massive scale. Find out more about Mercy For Animals here - https://mercyforanimals.org/ The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, edited by Phil Marriott and researched and scripted by Antonia Georgieva. 00:00:00 An introduction to Leah Garcés 00:04:05 An update on the Mercy For Animals organisation 00:05:55 Horrific Egg-Farm footage of chickens trapped in feces [clip] 00:07:00 The challenges that Mercy For Animals faces 00:11:40 Measuring the impact of the work that Leah and her team are doing 00:13:55 ‘Shining A Light on Bright’ by Leah Garcés - performed by Michelle Lauria [clip] 00:15:00 Deciding on where the campaign energy goes 00:22:05 The life of chickens on factory farms [clip] 00:24:00 Why are politicians blind to the destruction caused by animal agriculture? 00:34:20 The human cost of factory farming 00:35:00 Leah’s forthcoming book Transfarmation 00:38:42 The progress of the Transfarmation project 00:42:20 Inspiring young people 00:47:20 How people can involved with the movement

This week I’m excited to welcome to the show a very exciting guest - animal, climate, and human rights activist and founder of APEX Advocacy Christopher “Soul” Eubanks. After discovering the horrors of animal exploitation, Soul became vegan, began doing community organising, and helped co-organise Atlanta’s first-ever animal rights march. In 2021 Soul founded APEX Advocacy, a non-profit animal rights organisation that uses digital content creation and grassroots activism for animal advocacy. APEX Advocacy aims to increase the number of BIPOC individuals who participate in animal activism by empowering their activism, providing them professional and personal development, and building greater equity in the animal protection movement. Find out more about Christopher and APEX Advocacy here - https://www.apexadvocacy.org/ The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, edited by Phil Marriott and researched and scripted by Antonia Georgieva.

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast, where we discuss the latest innovations and the remarkable stories of the people who are changing the vegan world. Joining me today is Darko Mandich, CEO and Co-Founder of MeliBio - an award-winning food technology company based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Darko is an impact entrepreneur who is passionate about changing the way we produce and consume food in order to sustainably feed 10 billion people with nutritious foods while protecting the planet’s keystone species – the wild and native bees. Find out more about Melibio Foods here - https://www.melibio.com/ The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, edited by Phil Marriott and researched and scripted by Antonia Georgieva. 00:00:00 An introduction to Darko Mandich 00:02:18 CLIP: Saving The Bees (Flipbird Films interview) 00:04:00 The beginning of Darko’s vegan journey 00:07:37 CLIP: Game Changers Documentary 00:09:20 Deciding to work in the food industry 00:14:10 The inner world of the bee kingdom 00:17:50 CLIP: Saving The Bees (Flipbird Films interview) 00:19:07 The environmental impact of the honey industry 00:25:20 Why is the honey industry cruel? 00:31:10 What is honey? 00:39:20 The threat to bees caused by pesticides 00:43:10 Mellody: The world’s first plant-based honey 00:50:50 How will Darko get his product to millions of people? 00:57:00 Stranded on a desert island

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast! Today I am joined by David Bucca, founder and CEO of food-tech startup Change Foods - a precision fermentation tech company creating animal-free dairy products. David is a passionate food industry professional with expertise in alternative proteins. With close to a decade of experience in food innovation, David has been at the forefront of creating sustainable, ethical, and healthier alternatives to animal-based foods. David was motivated to launch Change Foods after becoming vegan overnight in 2017. Change Foods is at the forefront of using precision fermentation to create animal-free dairy products that taste and perform just like traditional dairy, without any of the negative environmental impacts. David's work at Change Foods has been recognized globally, and the company has been named one of the top food-tech startups to watch by Forbes. Follow David on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/davidbucca The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, edited by Phil Marriott and researched and scripted by Antonia Georgieva. 00:00:00 An introduction to David Bucca 00:03:05 Discovering the plant-based lifestyle 00:06:13 Making the transition from Aerospace to food 00:10:30 Change Foods / Precision Fermentation 00:16:23 The difference between plant-based cheese and a cheese made with Precision Fermentation 00:23:30 Consumer awareness 00:29:00 Milked documentary clip 00:30:00 Is Precision Fermentation cheese healthier than dairy cheese? 00:37:51 Is Precision Fermentation vegan? 00:45:00 Advice for entrepreneurs 00:49:40 What happens to cows in the dairy industry 00:52:55 Stranded on a desert island