Just So You Know

Just So You Know

Each week, Jamie and Justina — two funny, fierce, and almost scarily honest humans who love animals, could eat fruit all day — seriously they love fruit, and can't stop telling it as it is — compare what we're all being told about an important topic with ... the actual truth. It's refreshing! And empowering. And surprisingly fun? Stay tuned for season 2!

  1. 1d ago

    Why Chefs Can’t Ignore Animal Suffering

    In this episode of Just So You Know, Jamie and Justina sit down with legendary French chef Alexis Gauthier to talk about what it really means to be a chef in a world where animals are still treated like ingredients. What happens when a Michelin-starred French chef wakes up to the truth… and decides he can no longer profit from animal suffering? Alexis shares his powerful journey from serving foie gras, horse meat, and classical French cuisine built around animals… to completely transforming his restaurant, his career, and his voice into one rooted in compassion. This conversation goes deeper than food. It’s about ethics, courage, creativity, and the responsibility that comes with feeding people. We get into: • How Alexis went from traditional French chef to vegan advocate • The protestors who helped spark his transformation • Why chefs have a moral responsibility to rethink what they serve • How he turned a Michelin-starred restaurant fully vegan • The pushback he got from customers, staff, and the culinary world • Why some chefs are still too scared to change • Whether plant-based food can really be “fine dining” • The creativity required to cook without relying on animals • Why restaurants that go back to serving animals are missing the point • His message to chefs who know the truth but still won’t act This isn’t just about food. It’s about conscience, leadership, and what it means to stop hiding behind tradition. If you’ve ever wondered whether great chefs can lead real change… this episode is for you. ⸻  IF THIS EPISODE RESONATED 👍 Like 💬 Comment your thoughts (we read everything) 🔔 Subscribe to stay tapped in for Season 2 ⭐ Rate us on Spotify + Apple Podcasts ⸻ FOLLOW ALEXIS GAUTHIER: https://www.gauthiersoho.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/gauthiersoho/?ref=NONE_xav_ig_profile_page_web https://www.instagram.com/gauthierinsoho/ ⸻ FOLLOW JUST SO YOU KNOW: https://www.instagram.com/jsykpodcast/ https://open.spotify.com/show/7D38Vg8MJKTYD8TKQe3KfZ?si=71510dba30a04af5 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-so-you-know/id1726036677 https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@jsykpodcast⁩  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC48ZL4XeAHU17l0M7a9DF4A)  ⸻ FOLLOW US: Jamie:  itsjamiescorner.com https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@JamiesCornershow⁩  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC6IvbjvnCaYp3M-rHUAyULw)  https://www.instagram.com/itsjamiescorner/ https://www.tiktok.com/@itsjamiescorner    https://x.com/itsjamiescorner https://www.facebook.com/itsjamiescorner Justina:  https://www.instagram.com/justina.justina?igsh=NmhtbmhzZHRiMHZh&utm_source=qr https://www.instagram.com/justinaveganjourney?igsh=MTM0bDByMnZnZWdiaQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@Justinadayinmylife⁩  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCqaLAHOyrWAOF6nMKGpeW_A) ⸻ 🕒 CHAPTER MARKERS 00:00 Intro + Why Alexis Gauthier Matters 01:04 Why a Vegan French Chef Is So Powerful 03:11 Meet Alexis Gauthier 04:22 From Horse Meat to Michelin-Starred Chef 06:03 The Protest That Changed Everything 08:34 Rebuilding a French Restaurant Without Animals 11:41 The Challenges of Going Fully Vegan in Business 14:29 Would He Have Changed Without Protestors? 16:19 Why Some Restaurants Go Backwards 19:27 Why Lazy Chefs Hide Behind Animal Products 22:27 Why He Refuses to Hide the Word Vegan 24:58 Looking in the Mirror After the Change 27:08 What He Says to Curious but Fearful People 29:52 Why He’s Tough on Chefs Who Know Better 32:33 Why He Questions Their Humanity 36:53 Where to Find Alexis + His Work

    53 min

  2. Jun 15

    Wildlife Trafficking, Animal Rescue, and Conservation in the Wild | w/ Blake Moynes

    In this episode of Just So You Know, Jamie and Justina sit down with wildlife advocate and reality TV fan-favorite Blake Moynes to talk about the urgent realities of wildlife trafficking, rehabilitation, and conservation work happening around the world. This conversation goes deeper than surface level takes. We explore what it actually means to rescue animals in the wild, how trafficking and habitat destruction are affecting vulnerable species, and why conservation is far more complex than most people realize. We get into: • How Blake’s love for animals turned into a real conservation mission • The truth about wildlife trafficking and rescue work abroad • What animal rehabilitation actually looks like behind the scenes • Zoos, sanctuaries, and the ethical gray areas in conservation • The emotional and financial challenges of protecting wild animals • Why reconnecting people to nature could be part of the solution This isn’t just about loving animals. It’s about what it really takes to protect them in a world built on exploitation. If you’ve ever dreamed of working with wild animals… questioned the ethics of zoos and sanctuaries… or wondered what conservation really looks like on the ground, this episode is for you. ⸻  IF THIS EPISODE RESONATED 👍 Like 💬 Comment your thoughts (we read everything) 🔔 Subscribe to stay tapped in for Season 2 ⭐ Rate us on Spotify + Apple Podcasts ⸻ FOLLOW BLAKE MOYNES: https://thesosa.com https://www.instagram.com/blakemoynes?igsh=MTF0azRna2FhMXowMg== https://www.instagram.com/the.sosa?igsh=Znk5cGo5ZmVoMzNq ⸻ FOLLOW JUST SO YOU KNOW: https://www.instagram.com/jsykpodcast/ https://open.spotify.com/show/7D38Vg8MJKTYD8TKQe3KfZ?si=71510dba30a04af5 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-so-you-know/id1726036677 https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@jsykpodcast⁩  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC48ZL4XeAHU17l0M7a9DF4A)  ⸻ FOLLOW US: Jamie:  itsjamiescorner.com https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@JamiesCornershow⁩  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC6IvbjvnCaYp3M-rHUAyULw)  https://www.instagram.com/itsjamiescorner/ https://www.tiktok.com/@itsjamiescorner    https://x.com/itsjamiescorner https://www.facebook.com/itsjamiescorner Justina:  https://www.instagram.com/justina.justina?igsh=NmhtbmhzZHRiMHZh&utm_source=qr https://www.instagram.com/justinaveganjourney?igsh=MTM0bDByMnZnZWdiaQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@Justinadayinmylife⁩  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCqaLAHOyrWAOF6nMKGpeW_A) ⸻ 🕒 CHAPTER MARKERS 00:00 Cold Open + Bachelor Fangirl Energy 00:56 Season 2 Intro + Why This Episode Matters 01:18 Why Blake Was the Dream Guest 03:25 Meet Blake Moynes 05:00 How a Childhood Love for Animals Became His Mission 11:53 What “Conservation” Actually Means 17:58 How SOSA Adventures Supports Real Animal Rescue 20:35 Zoos, Sanctuaries, and the Ethics Debate 30:00 Wildlife Trafficking, Airports, and Where Rescued Animals Go 40:09 The Hard Truth About Animal Lovers Who Still Eat Animals 41:23 What People Don’t See Behind the Scenes of Conservation 46:26 Inside a Real Wildlife Rescue Operation 53:13 What Gives Blake Hope for the Future of Wildlife 58:49 Is Blake Vegan? The Honest Answer 01:06:05 Final Reflections + Why This Work Matters

    1h 8m
  3. How to win every vegan argument

    Jun 8

    How to win every vegan argument

    Confidence, Communication & Changing Minds | Justina & Jamie In this episode of Just So You Know, Jamie and Justina break down one of the most requested topics: how to confidently navigate vegan conversations without pushing people away. This isn’t about “winning” in an ego way. It’s about planting seeds, staying grounded, and learning how to actually reach people. We get real about the mistakes we’ve made, the emotions that come up, and the strategies that actually work when talking to non-vegans. We get into: • Why asking questions is more powerful than giving answers • How to stay calm when people challenge or trigger you • The biggest mistakes that push people further away • How to handle common arguments (protein, tradition, “personal choice”) • Using humor, relatability, and curiosity to open minds • How to make people think about the conversation long after it ends This episode is your toolkit for having better, more impactful conversations  without losing yourself in the process. Because real change doesn’t come from shouting louder… it comes from connecting better 🤍 IF THIS EPISODE HELPED YOU: 👍 Like 💬 Comment your go-to vegan response (we wanna learn from you too) 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations like this ⭐ Rate us on Spotify + Apple Podcasts FOLLOW JUST SO YOU KNOW: https://www.instagram.com/jsykpodcast/ https://open.spotify.com/show/7D38Vg8MJKTYD8TKQe3KfZ?si=71510dba30a04af5 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-so-you-know/id1726036677 https://www.youtube.com/@UC48ZL4XeAHU17l0M7a9DF4A  FOLLOW US: Jamie:  itsjamiescorner.com https://www.youtube.com/@UC6IvbjvnCaYp3M-rHUAyULw  https://www.instagram.com/itsjamiescorner/ https://www.tiktok.com/@itsjamiescorner    https://x.com/itsjamiescorner https://www.facebook.com/itsjamiescorner Justina:  https://www.instagram.com/justina.justina?igsh=NmhtbmhzZHRiMHZh&utm_source=qr https://www.instagram.com/justinaveganjourney?igsh=MTM0bDByMnZnZWdiaQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://www.youtube.com/@UCqaLAHOyrWAOF6nMKGpeW_A  ⸻ 🕒 CHAPTER MARKERS 00:00 Cold Open + Chaos Energy 00:56 Intro + What This Episode Is Really About 02:09 Why “Winning” Isn’t What You Think 06:14 The #1 Rule: Ask Questions First 09:10 How to Guide Conversations Without Attacking 11:57 Keeping It Simple (Don’t Overwhelm People) 16:14 Staying Calm When You’re Triggered 20:37 Finding Common Ground + Moral Alignment 23:38 Curiosity Over Judgment 27:05 The Most Common Vegan Arguments (And Responses) 31:00 Using Humor to Disarm People 36:01 Letting People Feel Like It’s Their Idea 40:09 “It’s My Personal Choice” — What to Say 42:18 “One Person Doesn’t Matter” — Debunked 44:05 “I Love Animals” — The Follow-Up Questions 48:25 What Love Really Means 01:00:33 Final Thoughts + Keep Planting Seeds

    1 hr

  4. 08/15/2024

    A Yoga Teacher on the Profound Benefits of a Compassionate Life

    As Season 1 of Just So You Know comes to a close, Jamie and Justina take a profound spiritual journey with Sharon Gannon — founder of Jivamukti Yoga — who knows a thing or two about yoga, veganism, and how to have compassion for yourself and for people you don’t see eye to eye with. But first, Jamie tells the story of a very different journey … that almost ended in a disaster at the airport.

    33 min

  5. 08/08/2024

    Why Vegan Fashion Is Easier Than Ever, With Raine Michaels

    Jamie and Justina sit down with vegan model and sports broadcaster Raine Michaels to get the inside scoop on her favorite vegan clothing brands, learn her fashion secrets, and pick up a few tips about cruelty-free skin care. Then they plan an improbable and (frankly) extremely ill-advised heist.

    33 min

  6. 08/01/2024

    The Most Absurd Beauty Trends People Are Actually Trying

    It’s the skincare episode! Jamie and Justina talk about absurd beauty trends, share personal stories that are not at all embarrassing, and chat with the fabulous beauty creator @BilintinaMakeup about her cruelty-free skincare routine and why she’s never looked back after giving up lucrative contracts with makeup brands that use animals.

    32 min

  7. 07/25/2024

    How to Stay Positive, With Wellness Expert Shaka Smith

    This week, Jamie and Justina get real about the importance of finding balance in order to be successful as an activist and a person. And to help them do it, they’re bringing on the brilliant Shaka Smith, a wellness expert, lawyer, actor, and vegan influencer who has a wealth of wise and practical advice about how to stay grounded, think about the long term, and develop a practice in your life that leads to mental well-being. You can follow Shaka Smith on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/shakastrong.

    30 min

  8. 07/18/2024

    The Heartbreaking Story of the Saddest Orca at SeaWorld

    This week Jamie and Justina check in to see what’s going on with the orcas at SeaWorld and, well … it’s a bit of a horror show. They’re joined by Jayde and Nia — the brilliant minds behind LA’s Sugar Taco — who share their stories about baring it all in a powerful protest to raise awareness about SeaWorld’s treatment of orcas, like Corky, who’s been held captive in abysmal conditions for decades. Follow Nia: https://www.instagram.com/niagatica/?hl=en Follow Jayde: https://www.instagram.com/jaydenicole/?hl=en

    32 min
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Each week, Jamie and Justina — two funny, fierce, and almost scarily honest humans who love animals, could eat fruit all day — seriously they love fruit, and can't stop telling it as it is — compare what we're all being told about an important topic with ... the actual truth. It's refreshing! And empowering. And surprisingly fun? Stay tuned for season 2!

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  • Creator
    Just So You Know
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Just So You Know
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