Plant Your Seed Fred Ferris

Passionate vegan and photographer since 2009, Kelly uses her photographs to invite viewers into the amazing and meaningful lives farmed animals live. She shows a kinder world for farmed animals is possible in her strikingly beautiful images captured through her work at Edgar's Mission Farm Sanctuary in Australia.

Mathilde Do Chi is an international food law consultant passionate about modernizing our global food system to tackle climate change, improve people's health and remove animals from our plates.

Show Notes for Plant Your Seed Podcast: Episode with Jennifer Calabria
In this episode of Plant Your Seed Podcast, we sit down with Jennifer Calabria, who shares her transformative journey from a traditional diet to adopting a fully plant-based lifestyle. Jennifer recounts her health scare that prompted her dietary shift, her challenges with quitting smoking, cheese, and alcohol simultaneously, and how she's now influencing the culinary world, including her involvement with a steakhouse that introduced vegan options.
What You'll Learn:
Jennifer’s Vegan Transition: Hear about Jennifer's transition to a plant-based diet, what triggered it, and her initial feelings during a difficult hospitalization. Embracing a Vegan Lifestyle: Learn about the significant lifestyle changes Jennifer made and how she managed the transition. Challenges and Overcoming Them: Discover the struggles Jennifer faced when quitting smoking, cheese, and drinking all at once and how she coped. Advice for New Vegans: Jennifer shares valuable tips for those starting on a plant-based path. Health and Wellness Improvements: Insights into the positive changes Jennifer experienced in her health and well-being after going vegan. Evolving Perspectives: How Jennifer's views have shifted since becoming vegan. Educational Resources: The role of documentaries in Jennifer's vegan education. Impact on Personal Relationships: Effects of Jennifer's vegan lifestyle on her family and social connections. Addressing Misconceptions: Strategies Jennifer uses to respond to common misconceptions about veganism. Professional Integration: Jennifer discusses her involvement in developing a vegan menu at a steakhouse and its reception. Culinary Innovations: Insights into why chefs might resist vegan options and the importance of texture in vegan food. Staff Training: How Jennifer helped train staff to be knowledgeable about vegan menu items. Career Transformation: The courage behind Jennifer's decision to change her career path towards veganism. Current Excitements: What's currently thrilling Jennifer in her vegan culinary projects. Timestamps:
0:55 - Transition to Plant-Based Diet 2:18 -  Hospitalization Experience 3:49 - The Change to Veganism 6:23 -  Dealing with the Vegan Transition 7:24 -  Quitting Smoking, Cheese, and Drinking 8:25 -  Advice for New Vegans 9:03 -  Health Improvements 9:42 -  Change in Perspective 11:16 -  Watching Documentaries 15:35 - Family and Social Life Impact 17:27 -  Responding to Misconceptions 18:45 - Vegan Menu at Steakhouse 23:53 - Chef’s Views on Vegan Items 27:23 - Vegan Menu Items 29:49 - Importance of Texture in Vegan Food 31:38 - Training Staff on Vegan Menu 33:50 - Courage for Career Change 34:50 - Exciting Current Projects 35:41 - Resources for Starting Vegan 36:59 - Contacting Jennifer Calabria Resources & Links:
Connect with Jennifer on Instagram Recommended vegan documentaries and resources mentioned by Jennifer The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted And the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss, And Long-term Health Subscribe & Review: If Jennifer's story has inspired you, please subscribe to Plant Your Seed Podcast on your favorite platform and leave a review. Your engagement helps us share transformative journeys like Jennifer's with a wider audience.
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Show Notes for Plant Your Seed Podcast: Episode with Areina Plowden

Introduction:
Welcome to a flavorful episode of the Plant Your Seed Podcast featuring Areina Plowden, affectionately known as @theveganfoodie on Instagram. Joining us from the historic and vibrant city of Istanbul, Turkey, Areina shares her enriching journey as a vegan expat. Through her adventures, she has mastered the art of navigating cultural challenges, sourcing vegan ingredients, and adapting traditional recipes for a plant-based lifestyle, all while documenting her remarkable journey towards health and wellness.

What You'll Learn:
Areina’s Journey to Veganism: Discover the motivations behind her transition to a plant-based diet and the health benefits she has experienced.

Navigating Veganism Abroad: Insights into how Areina sources vegan ingredients and adapts traditional recipes in a non-vegan country.

Overcoming Challenges: Areina discusses the hurdles of maintaining a vegan lifestyle in a new culture and her strategies for overcoming them.

Cultural Integration and Veganism: Learn how Areina has embraced the local culture while adhering to her vegan values.


Timestamps:
0:53 - Transition to a Plant-Based Diet

2:40 - Changes in Health and Wellbeing

3:36 - Motivation for Veganism

5:19 - Perspective Shifts After Going Vegan

6:23 - Challenges of a Vegan Transition

7:18 - Family and Social Life Dynamics

8:11 - Hesitations Before Going Vegan

9:24 - Responding to Vegan Misconceptions

10:18 - Decision to Become an Expat

11:33 - Expat Challenges

15:30 - Enjoying Life Abroad

17:43 - Favorite Vegan-Friendly Country

19:48 - Courage to Live Abroad

21:39 - Exciting Developments in Vegan Lifestyle

23:11 - Tips for Vegan Expats

27:03 - Resources for Starting a Plant-Based Diet

28:11 - Favorite Plant-Based Meals


Resources & Links:
Follow Areina Plowden on Instagram: @theveganfoodie

Areina’s recommended vegan resources: @happycow


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Show Notes for Plant Your Seed Podcast: Episode with Dr. Mari Mitrani

In this episode of Plant Your Seed Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Mari Mitrani, a physician-scientist and co-founder of Gattaca Genomics. With a passion for regenerative medicine and a vegan lifestyle, Dr. Mitrani shares her journey and insights into the world of preventive health and the power of plant-based living.

What You'll Learn:
Dr. Mitrani's transition to a vegan lifestyle and the motivations behind her choice.

The supportive role her family played in her vegan journey.

Advice for those curious about starting a plant-based diet.

The challenges Dr. Mitrani faced early in her vegan journey and how she overcame them.

How she addresses curiosity about her plant-based diet and educates others.

The importance of the motto "Dare to Fail" in Dr. Mitrani's personal and professional life.

Leading by example to help others understand cognitive dissonance regarding diet and lifestyle.

Dr. Mitrani's involvement in projects like Slay, They Are Trying To Kill Us, and Christspiracy.

The particular resonance of veganism with women and Dr. Mitrani's perspective on this connection.

The impact of being a vegan scientist-physician on Dr. Mitrani's life and career.

Dr. Mitrani's passion for regenerative medicine and its future.

Observations on the trend of doctors adopting plant-based diets and the responses from the medical community.

Dr. Mitrani's experiences with pushback regarding her child's vegan diet and navigating those conversations.

Recommended resources for those interested in exploring a plant-based diet.

Insights into maintaining physical fitness and understanding one's body on a vegan diet.

Strategies for staying committed to a plant-based diet amidst a busy schedule.

Exciting developments in Dr. Mitrani's practice and what she looks forward to.



Timestamps:
1:07 - Vegan Diet Transition

3:42 - Family Support for Veganism

4:49 - Beginning a Plant-Based Lifestyle

5:49 - Initial Struggles with Veganism

7:02 - Educating Others About Vegan Diet

8:00 - "Dare to Fail" Philosophy

9:03 - Leading by Example

10:34 - Involvement in Vegan Projects

14:32 - Veganism's Appeal to Women

15:23 - Veganism in Science and Medicine

16:24 - Love for Regenerative Medicine

17:43 - Doctors Going Plant-Based

20:05 - Navigating Pushback

21:09 - Resources for Starting Vegan

22:52 - Veganism and Physical Fitness

24:13 - Staying Vegan While Busy

25:34 - Excitement in Practice

28:03 - Contacting Dr. Mitrani



Resources & Links:
Follow Dr. Mitrani on Social Media: @marimitrani

Dr. Mitrani's Recommended Resources: Slay and They're Trying To Kill Us



Dr. Mari Mitrani's story is a fascinating blend of scientific rigor and compassionate living, demonstrating that health and wellness thrive on a foundation of plant-based nutrition and preventive care.

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Show Notes for Plant Your Seed Podcast: Episode with Anne Molina
Join us on this episode of the Plant Your Seed Podcast as we sit down with the compassionate Anne Molina, founder of Hogs & Kisses Farm Sanctuary. With nearly 13 years of living a vegan lifestyle, Anne has dedicated her life to rescuing farm animals and promoting a message of love and respect for all beings.
What You'll Learn:
The origins and inspirations behind Hogs and Kisses Farm Sanctuary.
Unexpected aspects and challenges of running an animal sanctuary.
Strategies and motivations for continuous operation in sanctuary management.
Practical advice for individuals aspiring to start their own sanctuary.
An introduction to the concept of micro sanctuaries and their significance.
Future ambitions and plans for the growth of Hogs & Kisses.
The most fulfilling aspects of life at the sanctuary.
Anne's personal journey to veganism and its impact on her life.
Effects of veganism on Anne’s social and family dynamics.
The driving force behind Anne’s passion for animal welfare.
Ways to connect with Anne and support Hogs & Kisses Farm Sanctuary.
Timestamps:
00:47 - Founding Hogs and Kisses Farm Sanctuary
3:02 - Surprises of Sanctuary Life
7:14 - Sustaining Sanctuary Operations
10:02 - Advice for New Sanctuary Founders
12:53 - Explaining Micro Sanctuaries
16:41 - Future Visions for Hogs & Kisses
23:55 - Joyful Moments at the Sanctuary
26:41 - Anne’s Vegan Transition Story
35:30 - Veganism’s Impact on Personal Relationships
40:44 - Anne’s Advocacy for Animals
47:07 - Connecting with Anne Molina
Connect with Hogs and Kisses:
Instagram: @hogskisses
Website: hogsandkisses.org
Resources & Links:
MicroSanctuary.org
OpenSanctuary.org