Plant-Powered People Podcast
Toni Okamoto and Michelle Cehn
Life is always easier and more exciting when you have friends to share in your journey, and the path to plant-based living is no exception! On the Plant-Powered People Podcast, you'll hear from folks who've embraced plant-based living while they share their experiences overcoming obstacles in the most graceful (and sometimes not-so-graceful) ways.
Join hosts Michelle Cehn (founder of World of Vegan) and Toni Okamoto (founder of Plant Based on a Budget) every other week as they tackle challenges like being the only vegan in the family, what it's like to be plant-based while working at a non-veg restaurant job, and more!
Join hosts Michelle Cehn (founder of World of Vegan) and Toni Okamoto (founder of Plant Based on a Budget) every other week as they tackle challenges like being the only vegan in the family, what it's like to be plant-based while working at a non-veg restaurant job, and more!
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Dec 15, 2021 • 52min
Vegan Traveling Tips With World Traveller Lucas Spigel
How can you stay vegan while travelling the world? It's possible, and even exciting! Lucas Spigel joins us in this episode to share his international travelling tips, stories, and experiences. He serves as a great reminder that no matter where you are, you can eat vegan with some planning, communication, and care.
Dec 1, 2021 • 52min
Vegan Gift Guide—Our Favorite Holiday Gifts
What are the best ethical and conscious gifts to give to friends, family, and beyond? Toni and Michelle call upon their decades of vegan gift giving experience and share their favorite gifts to give. Hope this helps you treat your loved ones!
Nov 15, 2021 • 39min
Guide to Prepping for the Holidays for Plant-Powered People
How do plant-based eaters prep for the holidays? If you're planning on hosting a holiday gathering, we share all our tips—from grocery shopping for vegan roasts to planning a dinner menu. Let the vegan holiday celebrations begin!
Nov 1, 2021 • 57min
Mental Health
Nearly every human being struggles with mental health at some point in life, and for many it's an ongoing ever-present battle. In this episode we talk with Jason Wrobel, a vegan cookbook author and celebrity chef who has shifted his focus lately to supporting others along their mental health and wellness journeys. We talk about nutrition and supplements and how they can relate to our mental state and overall wellbeing, and he shares some misconceptions he had when he first went vegan.
Oct 15, 2021 • 45min
You Can Always Come Back
Have you slipped up, struggled to stay consistent, or just abandoned being vegan completely? This episode will be a great dose of inspiration and reminder that you can always come back! We welcome back Crystal Young, the "Weekday Vegan" from Season 1, who since abandoned vegan eating entirely before stepping back into it fully and even identifying as vegan!
Oct 1, 2021 • 38min
Season 4 is Here...Welcome Back!
Join us as we step back into season 4 of The Plant-Powered People Podcast! Michelle and Toni will be discussing what's been going on over the summer, plans for Halloween, gardening updates, and more!
Apr 15, 2021 • 27min
Ep. 46 - Answering Your Plant-Based Questions
We answer all your vegan questions! We usually spend an entire episode discussing a common plant-based struggle, but in this episode, we decided to make it a one-stop-shop for the answers to all your vegan questions.
Apr 1, 2021 • 45min
Ep. 45 - Intro to Gardening
Gardening is a great way to save money on food and practice a sustainable lifestyle. In today's podcast, our friend Farmer Nick shares his knowledge on topics such as the best soils to use, composting, vertical gardening, and his top hacks on how to plant the most fruitful garden!
Mar 15, 2021 • 47min
Ep. 44 - Why We're No Longer Vegetarian...
This episode is all about plant-based milk. We discuss the problem with dairy milk and why we choose vegan, how to transition to healthier, kinder, and more sustainable plant-based milks, how to make your own milk, and our favorite options out there today.
Mar 1, 2021 • 57min
Ep. 43 - Adoption—Is It A Good Choice for You?
Have you ever considered adoption? Michelle was adopted as a baby and this topic is near and dear to her heart. In this episode we bring on Marji Beach who adopted her daughter through the state foster-to-adopt system. Learn about the many wonderful reasons to choose adoption, the benefits of going with a public adoption through Child Protective Services instead of a private adoption agency, and see if this may be the route for you.
