Main Street Vegan

Victoria Moran

Everybody knows that the future is vegan, but it can also be a grand adventure right now. On the Main Street Vegan Podcast, bestselling author and vegan OG Victoria Moran invites you to be in on conversations with the best and brightest in this space. You'll hear from physicians, philosophers, activists, athletes, chefs and celebrities on eating and living for optimum health, while protecting the planet and saving the lives and ending the suffering of animals. Whether you're a longtime vegan or just taking a look, Main Street Vegan will help you live with purpose, eat with joy, and craft a life that makes a difference. 

  1. 14h ago

    Radical Kindness: Living with Compassion for Animals, the Earth, and One Another with Anitha Rao-Robinson

    What does it really mean to live a life of kindness? Not simply kindness to the people we know, but to animals, the planet, ourselves, and future generations? In this heartfelt conversation, Victoria Moran welcomes author, conservationist, and Kindness Is Everything podcast host Anitha Rao-Robinson. Together they explore the transformative power of what might be called "radical kindness"—a way of living that extends compassion beyond our immediate circle and into every aspect of our lives. Anitha shares the story of her own vegan journey, inspired by her teenage daughter after watching Cowspiracy. The conversation also touches on her Indian heritage, her life in Canada, and how those experiences have shaped her understanding of compassion, conservation, and our responsibility to the natural world. Victoria and Anitha discuss the many meanings of the word "conservationist," the joys and challenges of eco-travel, and highlights from the AVA Conference in Toronto. At its heart, this episode is an invitation to live more consciously, to embrace kindness as a daily practice, and to recognize that even small acts of compassion have the power to change the world. ✨ In This Episode What "radical kindness" looks like in everyday life Anitha's journey to veganism after watching Cowspiracy Different perspectives on conservation and environmental stewardship The influence of Anitha's Indian heritage and Canadian upbringing The opportunities and challenges of eco-travel Highlights from the AVA Conference in Toronto How kindness benefits animals, people, and the planet alike 👤 About Our Guest Anitha Rao-Robinson is an author, conservationist, and creator of the Kindness Is Everything podcast. A former accountant, she now devotes her life to helping animals and writing children's books, including A Family for Faru, Sari Sisters, and Music of the Bells. Anitha lives on a hobby farm with her family—both human and non-human—and continues to inspire compassionate living through her writing, podcast, and advocacy. 🔗 Connect with Anitha Website: https://anitharobinson.com Instagram: @anitharobinson4 Kindness Is Everything Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindness_everythingpod/ Podcast: Kindness Is Everything (available on all major podcast platforms and through Anitha's website) 📚 Mentioned in This Episode Cowspiracy The Vegan Report with Rayane Laddi Oblivious: A Vegan Memoir by Sande Nosonowitz Anitha's books: A Family for FaruSari SistersMusic of the Bells🌱 Also Mentioned Main Street Vegan Academy — Cohort 39 begins this October via Zoom. If you've ever dreamed of becoming a vegan lifestyle coach or simply deepening your knowledge of plant-based living, we'd love to have you join us. Podcast listeners receive $250 off tuition with the code vegcoach250. Subscribe, rate, and review the Main Street Vegan Podcast to help more people discover the joy of living with vitality, spirituality, and compassion. Sign up for the Main Street Vegan blog and newsletter at https://www.mainstreetvegan.com and receive your FREE e-book, Recipes to Help You Age Like a Yogi. And become an insider by joining the Main Street Vegan Podcast Listeners Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/207997266555049   Complement are supplements made by vegans, Pamela Fergusson, RD, PhD, Matt Frazier, and Joel Kahn, MD, to enhance diet. Check our their new product Sulfora and enter 'MAINSTREET' in the discount box to save yourself 10%.

    59 min
  2. Jun 25

    Rowdy Girl: Confessions of a Vegan Cattle Rancher with Renee King-Sonnen

    Can a person raised in ranching culture have a change of heart so profound that it transforms not only their life, but the lives of countless animals? In this inspiring and deeply personal conversation, Victoria Moran speaks with Renee King-Sonnen, founder of Rowdy Girl Sanctuary and author of the memoir Rowdy Girl: Confessions of a Vegan Cattle Rancher. Renee shares the remarkable story of how she went from life on a Texas cattle ranch to becoming one of the most recognized voices in the animal rights movement. What began with a growing awareness of the individuality and emotional lives of the cattle in her care led Renee and her husband to make an extraordinary decision: save their herd from slaughter and transform their ranch into a sanctuary. Their story captured national attention when it aired on CBS Evening News and continues to inspire people around the world to rethink their relationship with animals. Renee reflects on the challenges of questioning long-held beliefs, the power of compassion to create unexpected change, and the movement she has helped build through Rowdy Girl Sanctuary. This episode is a testament to the fact that no matter where we begin, it is never too late to align our lives with our deepest values. ✨ In This Episode How Renee's life changed from cattle ranching to animal rescue The pivotal moments that led her to embrace veganism Saving a Texas cattle herd from slaughter The national attention that followed their transformation What ranching culture taught her—and what she had to unlearn The mission and impact of Rowdy Girl Sanctuary The story behind her new memoir, Rowdy Girl: Confessions of a Vegan Cattle Rancher Why compassion has the power to change hearts, families, and communities 👤 About Our Guest Renee King-Sonnen is the founder and executive director of Rowdy Girl Sanctuary. She became an international voice for animal protection after helping transform her family's Texas cattle ranch into a sanctuary for farmed animals. Her story gained widespread attention following a CBS Evening News feature in 2016 and helped propel Rowdy Girl Sanctuary into the forefront of the animal rights movement. A sought-after speaker and activist, Renee shares her journey in her memoir, Rowdy Girl: Confessions of a Vegan Cattle Rancher, published by Bloomsbury in June 2026. 🔗 Connect with Renee Website: https://rowdygirlsanctuary.org/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/rowdygirlsanctuary Instagram: instagram.com/rowdygirlsanctuary TikTok: tiktok.com/@rowdygirlsanctuary 📖 Also Mentioned Renee is currently traveling on a nationwide book tour for Rowdy Girl: Confessions of a Vegan Cattle Rancher. Watch for appearances at VegFests, conferences, bookstores, and special events across the country. Subscribe, rate, and review the Main Street Vegan Podcast to help more people discover the joy of living with vitality, spirituality, and compassion.

    47 min
  3. Jun 18

    Natural Health's Power Couple; Dr. Frank Sabatino and Jayney Goddard

    Has modern wellness lost touch with one of its most important truths? In this thought-provoking conversation, Victoria Moran welcomes two respected voices in complementary and integrative health: Dr. Frank Sabatino and Jayney Goddard. Together, they explore a perspective that was once central to the natural-health movement and remains deeply relevant today: the body is fundamentally a self-healing organism. When we provide the conditions for health — nourishing food, rest, movement, emotional balance, and connection with nature — the body often possesses a remarkable capacity to restore itself. Victoria reflects on her long friendship with Dr. Frank, whom she has known since the mid-1980s and trusted for decades as her personal health-consultant go-to. The discussion examines how the plant-based movement became increasingly medicalized over time and why complementary approaches to health, once closely aligned with plant-based living, have increasingly been embraced by communities promoting very different dietary philosophies. Grounded in science, experience, and a profound respect for the body's innate wisdom, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on health, healing, and human potential. ✨ In This Episode Why the body is designed to heal and regenerate The roots of complementary healthcare and lifestyle medicine How plant-based nutrition supports the body's natural healing processes The difference between treating disease and creating health Why complementary medicine is attracting new audiences today The role of personal responsibility in lifelong wellness How to cultivate vitality through everyday choices 👤 About Our Guests Dr. Frank Sabatino is a chiropractor, educator, and internationally respected authority on health science, therapeutic fasting, and plant-based nutrition. For decades he has helped individuals understand the body's remarkable capacity for healing through evidence-based lifestyle practices. A longtime educator with the National Health Association and Main Street Vegan Academy, Dr. Frank is widely admired for his clear, compassionate, and deeply informed approach to health. Jayney Goddard, MSc, PG Dip Ed, FCMA, FRSM, is the Founder and President of The Complementary Medical Association (CMA), one of the world's leading standards-setting organizations for complementary and integrative medicine. An internationally recognized speaker, author, and educator, she has spent more than three decades advancing evidence-based approaches to healthy aging, neuroplasticity, lifestyle medicine, and plant-based nutrition. She is the author of Rewind Your Body Clock. 🔗 Connect with Our Guests Dr. Frank Sabatino Website: https://healthscience.org Jayney Goddard Website: https://www.JayneyGoddard.org The Complementary Medical Association: https://www.the-cma.org.uk Facebook: Complementary Medical Association Instagram: Complementary.Med.Association YouTube: The Complementary Medical Association LinkedIn: Complementary Medical Association 🌱 Also Mentioned in This Episode Main Street Vegan Academy — Our 39th cohort begins in October via Zoom. Dr. Frank Sabatino is one of our beloved instructors. Podcast listeners can receive a tuition discount using code Vegcoach250. Questions? Reach out through the Contact page at MainStreetVegan.com. National Health Association Conference — Learn more about the upcoming conference, available both live in Cleveland, Ohio, and online via Zoom. Both Dr. Frank Sabatino and Jayney Goddard will be presenting. Visit: https://healthscience.org Subscribe, rate, and review the Main Street Vegan Podcast to help more people discover the joy of living with vitality, spirituality, and compassion. Sign up for the Main Street Vegan blog and newsletter at https://www.mainstreetvegan.com and receive your FREE e-book, Recipes to Help You Age Like a Yogi. And become an insider by joining the Main Street Vegan Podcast Listeners Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/207997266555049

    1h 9m
  4. Jun 11

    From Physician to Healer: Laurie Marbas, MD

    The conversation explores the remarkable success of The Habit Healers, now one of the leading health publications on Substack, and Laurie's mission to make scientific research accessible, actionable, and life-changing. This episode is packed with evidence-based insights and encouragement for anyone seeking better health through informed choices and daily habits. ✨ In This Episode How Laurie discovered the power of plant-based and lifestyle medicine The turning point that changed her approach to healthcare Common metabolic health mistakes even vegans can make Simple adjustments that can improve long-term wellness The inspiration behind The Habit Healers community Making science accessible and actionable for everyday life Why habits matter more than quick fixes 👤 About Our Guest Laurie Marbas, MD, MBA, is a double board-certified family and lifestyle medicine physician, U.S. Air Force veteran, author, and speaker. She co-founded The Habit Healers community with Chef Martin Oswald to help people reclaim their health through evidence-based lifestyle strategies. Through her Substack publications, podcast, and concierge medical practice, Dr. Marbas empowers people to make lasting changes that support lifelong well-being. 🔗 Connect with Laurie Website: https://drlauriemarbas.substack.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrLaurieMarbas/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlauriemarbas/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrLaurieMarbas Subscribe, rate, and review the Main Street Vegan Podcast to help more people discover the joy of living with vitality, spirituality, and compassion. Sign up for the Main Street Vegan blog and newsletter at https://www.mainstreetvegan.com and receive your FREE e-book, Recipes to Help You Age Like a Yogi. And become an insider by joining the Main Street Vegan Podcast Listeners Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/207997266555049 Complement are supplements made by vegans, Pamela Fergusson, RD, PhD, Matt Frazier, and Joel Kahn, MD, to enhance diet. Check out their new product Sulfora, and enter 'MAINSTREET' in the discount box to save yourself 10%.

    59 min
  5. Jun 4

    World Peace Yoga: Compassion, Practice, and Living Ahimsa with Anna Ferguson

    Can a yoga practice help create a more compassionate world?  World Peace Yoga: Compassion, Practice, and Living Ahimsa with Anna Ferguson In this thoughtful and inspiring episode, Victoria Moran speaks with yoga teacher, author, and activist Anna Ferguson about the deep connection between yoga, veganism, and living a life rooted in ahimsa, nonviolence toward all beings. Anna shares her personal journey into both yoga and vegan living, and how these paths naturally intertwined to shape her life’s work. She explains how the physical practice of yoga can embody compassion, not just as a philosophy, but as something we live through our movements, choices, and relationships. This episode offers a grounded and expansive look at how inner practice and outer activism can come together to support both personal transformation and collective healing. ✨ In This Episode Anna’s journey into yoga and veganism The meaning of ahimsa in everyday life How yoga postures can reflect compassion for all beings Sharing vegan values within yoga spaces The vision behind Compassion for All Yoga Teacher Training Parenting, practice, and raising the next generation with intention 👤 About Our Guest Anna Ferguson is the author of World Peace Yoga: Yoga for People Who Breathe, director of the Compassion for All Yoga Teacher Training, and founder of Our Collective Heart, a vegan nonprofit that organizes the annual Cincy VegFest. Her work brings together yoga, activism, and compassion, helping people align their practice with their values and contribute to a more peaceful world. 🔗 Connect with Anna Website: http://www.worldpeaceyoga.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldpeaceyogah Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldpeaceyoga/ Compassion for All Yoga: http://www.compassionforallyoga.com Yoga for the Common Good: http://www.yogaforthecommongood.com Subscribe, rate, and review the Main Street Vegan Podcast to help more people discover the joy of living with vitality, spirituality, and compassion. Sign up for the Main Street Vegan blog and newsletter at https://www.mainstreetvegan.com and receive your FREE e-book, Recipes to Help You Age Like a Yogi. And become an insider by joining the Main Street Vegan Podcast Listeners Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/207997266555049 Main Street Vegan Academy - (listeners can get $250 off with the VegCoach250 code) Complement are supplements made by vegans, Pamela Fergusson, RD, PhD, Matt Frazier, and Joel Kahn, MD, to enhance diet. Check our their new product Sulfora HERE, and enter 'MAINSTREET' in the discount box to save yourself 10%.

    51 min
  6. May 28

    Working WONDERS on Your Wellness: 7 Steps to Vibrant Living with Susan Jones

    What if vibrant health and lasting joy could be cultivated through a few simple, daily practices? In this uplifting and energizing episode, I welcome longtime colleague and renowned wellness expert Susan Smith Jones, PhD, for a conversation filled with wisdom, warmth, and inspiration. Susan and I were born in the same year and met in the 1970s when we called the health side of vegan living "Natural Hygiene" and when this was a very unusual life choice indeed! Drawing on decades of experience in holistic health, Susan shares her signature W.O.N.D.E.R.S. framework, seven powerful pillars designed to support healing, vitality, and a positive, balanced life at any age. With humor, heartfelt stories, and practical guidance, she reminds us that true wellness is both an art and a daily choice. This special episode also celebrates Susan and Victoria’s long-standing friendship and shared history in the wellness world, making for a truly joyful and meaningful exchange. ✨ In This Episode Susan’s journey into vegan living and holistic health The W.O.N.D.E.R.S. framework for total well-being Why mindset and outlook shape our health outcomes The healing power of nature and time outdoors How a whole-food, plant-based diet supports vitality Staying motivated with exercise and daily habits The importance of rest, sunshine, and joy in everyday life 👤 About Our Guest Susan is a globally recognized holistic health and lifestyle expert specializing in anti-aging, optimum nutrition, and balanced living. She taught at UCLA on being healthy and fit for 30 years and has been a passionate advocate of vegan living. Through her books, lectures, and media appearances, Susan inspires people of all ages to embrace vibrant health, inner peace, and joyful living. 🔗 Connect with Susan Website: https://SusanSmithJones.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SusanSmithJonesPhD X: https://x.com/SusanSmithJones 📚 Featured Books A Hug in a Mug Uplifted Joy & the Butterfly Mentioned Links The National Health Association (publishers of Health Science magazine), www.healthscience.org Main Street Vegan Coach Training Academy (www.mainstreetvegan.com) Subscribe, rate, and review our Podcast to help more people discover the joy of living with vitality, spirituality and compassion. Sign up for our blog and newsletter at www.mainstreetvegan.com and receive your FREE e-book, Recipes to Help You Age Like a Yogi. And become an insider by joining the Main Street Vegan Podcast Listeners Group on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/207997266555049   Complement are supplements made by vegans, Pamela Fergusson, RD, PhD, Matt Frazier, and Joel Kahn, MD, to enhance diet. Check our their new product Sulfora HERE, and enter 'MAINSTREET' in the discount box to save yourself 10%.

    53 min
  7. May 21

    Dr. Elisa Haransky-Beck on Seeing Clearly: Vision, Vitality, and Whole-Person Healing!

    Episode 555, air date May 21, 2026. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube or your favorite podcast app. Can improving your eyesight also deepen your insight into life?  In this expansive and heart-centered conversation, I speak with Dr. Elisa Haransky-Beck about the powerful connections between vision, consciousness, nature, and spiritual awakening. Elisa shares her decades-long journey as an optometrist and wellness practitioner, and how she came to integrate natural eyesight improvement with movement, nutrition, and spiritual practice. She explains how reconnecting with our inner and outer vision can help us rediscover purpose, presence, and alignment with our true path. This episode is an invitation to see more clearly, not just with the eyes, but with the whole self. ✨ In This Episode How natural eyesight improvement became her calling The connection between vision, awareness, and inner truth Why nature and groundedness are essential for healing How multiple disciplines weave into one life purpose Simple practices to support eyesight and overall well-being Her passionate outlook on leather and plastics 👤 About Our Guest Dr. Elisa Haransky-Beck is an optometrist and wellness practitioner, spiritual nutrition counselor, EmbodyVision somatic yoga teacher, educator, and speaker. She specializes in facilitating natural eyesight improvement to deepen insight and supports individuals in rising into their true mission in life, their “raison d’être” for being here at this extraordinary time. Her work integrates vision, movement, nutrition, nature, and spirit into a holistic path of awakening. 🔗 Connect with Elisa Website: www.EnliveningConsciousness.com Facebook: Dr. Elisa Beth Haransky-Beck Instagram: EmbodyVision LinkedIn: Dr. Elisa Beth Haransky-Beck (Elisa Beck) Subscribe, rate, and review the Main Street Vegan Podcast to help more people discover the joy of living with vitality, spirituality, and compassion. Sign up for the Main Street Vegan blog and newsletter at www.mainstreetvegan.com and receive your FREE e-book, Recipes to Help You Age Like a Yogi. And become an insider by joining the Main Street Vegan Podcast Listeners Group on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/207997266555049

    50 min
  8. May 14

    The World Peace Way: Food, Freedom, and Vegan Foundations with Dr. Will Tuttle

    Can our daily food choices shape not only our health, but the future of humanity itself?  In this conversation, I speak with bestselling author, former Zen monk, and longtime vegan advocate Dr. Will Tuttle about the deep spiritual, cultural, and psychological implications of the way we eat. Drawing from decades of teaching and writing, Will explores the ideas behind The World Peace Diet, Food for Freedom, and The World Peace Way, explaining how modern food culture reinforces systems of domination, disconnection, and violence and how compassionate living offers a path toward healing. This episode is both philosophical and practical, inviting listeners to consider vegan living not merely as a diet, but as a transformative spiritual practice rooted in peace, awareness, and compassion for all beings. ✨ In This Episode The central message behind Will’s life work and books How food choices affect cultural, ecological, and spiritual well-being The connection between freedom, health, and compassion How vegan living supports personal and collective transformation Why these ideas are often overlooked in mainstream culture What each of us can do to contribute to peace and healing every day 👤 About Our Guest Dr. Will Tuttle is the author of the international bestseller The World Peace Diet. Publishers have released the book in 18 languages. He also wrote Food for Freedom, The World Peace Way, and several other books on spirituality and healthful living. Will has followed a vegan lifestyle since 1980 and previously lived as a Zen monk. Alongside his spouse, visionary artist Madeleine Tuttle, he has lectured in all 50 U.S. states and in 50 countries. 🔗 Connect with Will Website: www.worldpeacediet.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/@WillTuttle Subscribe, rate and review the Podcast to help more people discover the joy of living with vitality, spirituality and compassion. Sign up to the Main Street Vegan newsletter at www.mainstreetvegan.com and receive a FREE e-book, Recipes to Help You Age Like a Yogi. Become an insider by joining the Main Street Vegan Podcast Listeners Group on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/groups/207997266555049

    45 min
4.8
out of 5
275 Ratings

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Everybody knows that the future is vegan, but it can also be a grand adventure right now. On the Main Street Vegan Podcast, bestselling author and vegan OG Victoria Moran invites you to be in on conversations with the best and brightest in this space. You'll hear from physicians, philosophers, activists, athletes, chefs and celebrities on eating and living for optimum health, while protecting the planet and saving the lives and ending the suffering of animals. Whether you're a longtime vegan or just taking a look, Main Street Vegan will help you live with purpose, eat with joy, and craft a life that makes a difference. 

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