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Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast! This time we're thrilled to be joined by activist, author, and consultant Emma Hakansson, whose work in the fashion industry has set the tone for ethical fashion, raising awareness around the deep-seated issues of the industry.

Emma is the founding director of ethical production agency Willow Creative and not-for-profit Collective Fashion Justice, working for a fashion industry that prioritises animals, people and the planet before profit.

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 Emma Hakansson
00:04:10 The beginning of Emma’s vegan story
00:07:00 The power of animal agriculture in Australia
00:10:30 How Emma avoids being depressed when fighting for animals
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00:14:23 Total Liberation for all
00:19:30 The horrors of the fashion industry
00:23:50 Clip from Willow and Claude fashion documentary
00:25:45 The environmental impact of the fashion industry
00:30:40 Green washing
00:33:30 The egotistical activist
00:40:00 The difficulty with finding sustainable fashion which is accessible and affordable
00:44:20 Slay - a documentary by Rebecca Cappelli
00:50:50 How Veganism Can Save Us - A book by Emma Hakansson
01:00:50 Stranded on a desert island

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast. We are joined today by Dr. Nitu Bajekal, also known as “the plant-based gynae”. Dr. Nitu is a gynaecologist with over 35 years’ experience in Women’s Health. She provides medical and holistic care for women with a variety of health concerns. Her expertise in menopause, fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome (or PCOS) and cervical cancer screening makes her one of the leading experts in the field.

The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, Edited by Phil Marriott.

00:00:00 An introduction to Dr. Nitu Bajekal
00:05:06 How Dr. Nitu discovered the plant-based lifestyle
00:10:30 What led Dr. Nitu to medicine and gynaecology
00:17:30 Being your own advocate and understanding your own body
00:20:30 Smashing myths and false information about medicine
00:26:00 Body autonomy and women’s health
00:36:00 Why does it seem like we’re in an uphill battle when it comes to encouraging people to adopt a plant-based lifestyle?
00:40:00 Understanding endometriosis: what are the signs that women should look out for?
00:45:20 Hormonal health: how common is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?
00:52:30 What are the facts about soy? Is it safe to eat soy?
01:00:55 Advice for medical professionals to encourage patients to embrace a plant-based diet
01:05:00 Stranded on a desert island

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Today we have the pleasure of sitting down with vegan cook, author, and creator of the popular vegan blog Rainbow Plant Life, Nisha Vora, whose intriguing life journey has led her from pursuing a career as a lawyer to teaching people how to master healthy and delicious vegan cooking at home.

At Rainbow Plant Life, which she has been running full time since 2019, Nisha teaches people how to create delicious vegan comfort foods. In 2019, she also published The Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook full of wholesome, indulgent, plant-based recipes, which she developed, wrote, and photographed herself.

Nisha’s work has been featured across publications including CNN, Buzzfeed, Forbes, Glamour, Elle, Refinery 29 and others. She is continuing to grow Rainbow Plant Life on Instagram and Youtube and is working towards her second cookbook. Welcome!

The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, Edited by Phil Marriott.

Show Notes:
00:00:00 An introduction to Nisha Vora
00:03:30 Discovering the vegan lifestyle
00:07:00 Learning how the food system works during childhood
00:09:30 Experiencing bullying and racism
00:11:45 Crafting recipes and learning how to cook
00:20:30 Advice for people who are stuck in a job they hate
00:26:36 Imposter syndrome
00:30:10 Starting up the Rainbow Plant Life brand
00:34:30 The challenges of being a woman in business
00:37:10 Dealing with negativity and hostility on social media
00:42:35 Where does Nisha’s food inspiration come from?
00:46:45 How has Nisha learnt about food pairings?
00:48:30 The sensitivities and respect shown when creating and sharing recipes
00:51:30 Advice for those new to veganism
00:55:00 Sustainability
00:56:50 Stranded on a desert island

Welcome back to another week of the Plant Based News podcast. We have a very special guest on today’s episode. Best known for her roles in cult classics such as Clueless and The Crush, our guest on the podcast today is none other than actress, entrepreneur, and vegan advocate Alicia Silverstone.

Becoming vegan in her early 20s, she first made the lifestyle change out of consideration for animal welfare. Since the early 2000s, she has been a strong advocate for animal rights and has participated in several PETA ad campaigns promoting veganism. Discovering the health benefits of a plant-based diet, she co-created myKind Organics vitamin line – a certified organic, non-GMO vegan supplement range. The supplements are crafted from real whole foods offering clean nutrition that is good for the environment and good for our bodies.

Alicia is now the host of The Real Heal with Alicia Silverstone from iHeartMedia, where she sits down with guests each week to talk candidly about health, healing, and cutting through the noise of our busy lives, covering topics like self-love, nurturing children, ocean conservation and more. She has also chronicled her journey towards a more conscious way of eating in her New York Times bestseller, "The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet" and her second book, "The Kind Mama." Her website, thekindlife.com, is a platform for health and eco-living.

I am thrilled to welcome Alicia to the Plant Based News podcast and talk about her vegan journey and all things wellness, nutrition, and self-care. Welcome, Alicia!

*Show Notes*
00:00:00 An Introduction to Alicia Silverstone
00:02:14 How Alicia discovered the vegan lifestyle
00:07:19 The Witness documentary and the impact the movie had on Alicia
00:12:50 The Kind Life books: The Kind Diet and The Kind Mama
00:24:40 How the media attention has affected Alicia with her vegan message
00:31:44 How Alicia has maintained her positive mental wellness
00:36:30 The Real Heal Podcast
00:45:43 The challenges that vegans face
00:47:30 How Alicia avoids the dangers of burn-out
00:50:30 Would Cher Horowitz (Alicia’s character in Clueless be a vegan?)
00:52:00 Stranded on a desert island

Produced and Presented by Robbie Lockie, Edited by Phil Marriott

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News podcast! This week I am delighted to welcome to the podcast animal advocate and founder of Barn Sanctuary Dan McKernan.

Dan’s journey of animal advocacy goes back a few years to when he decided to leave a successful, high-paying job in the tech industry in Austin, Texas. He decided to return to his home in rural Michigan and was intent on transforming his family’s 140-year-old farm into a safe haven for farmed animals. This is how in 2016 Barn Sanctuary was formed.

Barn Sanctuary in Chelsea, Michigan is dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating abused and neglected farmed animals in need. It is currently home to over 100 rescued farmed animals, which reside within the 70-acre property. Barn Sanctuary exemplifies Dan’s mission to change the way the world views farmed animals and help lead society towards a more compassionate and plant-based lifestyle.

The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, Edited by Phil Marriott.

Learn more about Dan and Barn Sanctuary here -https://www.barnsanctuary.org/

00:00:00 An Introduction to Dan McKernan
00:04:10 Discovering the vegan and plant-based lifestyle
00:06:48 Detaching from the misconceptions that being vegan is not masculine
00:14:45 The transition from being tech nerd to founder of Barn Sanctuary
00:19:35 What happens on the animal sanctuary
00:27:10 Stories of visitors at the sanctuary
00:31:00 Dealing with the loss of animals cared for at the sanctuary
00:38:21 Dreaming of the perfect future for animals
00:42:00 Mercy For Animals: Transfarmation
00:43:00 Saved By The Barn TV Show
00:51:35 This Farm is a Family - a book for children
00:58:40 Stranded on a desert island

Welcome back to another episode of the Plant Based News Podcast! We are joined by a familiar face, environmentalist, scientist, and educator Matthew Shribman.

Last time Matthew was on the podcast we talked about environmentalism and ways in which we communicate the scientific facts about the current state of our planet and the climate crisis. As an educator and a science communicator, Matthew has made significant strides in educating people on the importance of action and solutions.

Today we are sitting down to discuss more about his journey, his mission, and his continued work in education through his platform AimHi Earth. We will delve deeper into the role of science, education, and communication in mobilizing people in to taking action.

Follow AimHi Earth here - https://www.instagram.com/aimhilive/

Find out more about Matthew here - http://www.matthewshribman.com/

Image of Matthew is from the 'HalfCut Campaign' which raised awareness about how half of the world’s forests are GONE.

Find out more here - https://go.halfcut.org/abouthalfcutcampaign

The PBN Podcast is hosted and produced by Robbie Lockie, Edited by Phil Marriott.

00:00:00 An introduction to Matthew Shribman
00:03:19 What Matthew has been up to since the last PBN chat
00:07:45 Learning about Earth
00:10:55 The nature of Consciousness
00:21:00 The importance of connecting with nature
00:25:30 The challenges of educating / making information accessible
00:28:40 Creating content on TikTok and other platforms
00:33:16 Eco anxiety: how we can stay positive and hopeful
00:39:16 Predicting the future: what does the Earth look like?
00:43:55 Are we a parasitic species?
00:51:37 Rewriting the script for humankind