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Brooke interviews Lana Weidgenant, a climate justice activist and a voice for shifting to plant-rich food systems as a climate solution. In this interview, Brooke talks to Lana about her activism and work she is doing for climate change.  Brooke and Lana also discuss the different negative impacts eating meat and dairy is having on climate and how having a plant based diet or going vegan can help improve these effects. Lana gives tips on how to make small changes on a personal level to help with climate change.  If you enjoy this show, please leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sticher or wherever you are listening right now. Furthermore, if you would like to join in on the discussion of topics covered in our show with other fans and get free resources, please join our Facebook Group The Vegan viewpoint Podcast Discussion Group, follow along on instagram at @veganviewpointpodcast and like our page on Facebook The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast.

Brooke interviews Jennifer DiFrancesco, senior culinary specialist with the Humane Society . In this interview, Brooke talks to Jennifer about her work in the food service industry and what she is now doing with the humane society.  Brooke and Jennifer also discuss tips and tricks for baking vegan. Jennifer points listeners in an approachable way who are new to baking vegan.  If you enjoy this show, please leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sticher or wherever you are listening right now. Furthermore, if you would like to join in on the discussion of topics covered in our show with other fans and get free resources, please join our Facebook Group The Vegan viewpoint Podcast Discussion Group, follow along on instagram at @veganviewpointpodcast and like our page on Facebook The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast.

Brooke interviews Daniela Degrassi, the owner of The Kind Bride, an online resource to help couples with planning vegan weddings. In this interview, Daniela talks about her inspiration behind creating this resource and how vegan weddings are on the rise. Brooke and Daniela  also discuss how to incorporate vegan values into wedding planning. They also talk about why its helpful to have vegan wedding vendors if you are vegan and planning a wedding.  If you enjoy this show, please leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sticher or wherever you are listening right now. Furthermore, if you would like to join in on the discussion of topics covered in our show with other fans and get free resources, please join our Facebook Group The Vegan viewpoint Podcast Discussion Group, follow along on instagram at @veganviewpointpodcast and like our page on Facebook The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast.

Brooke interviews Iris Cohen, the owner of the blog Note to Iris chose to do a holistic vegan pregnancy and in home birth for her first child. In this interview, Iris  explains what it means to take a holistic vegan approach to pregnancy and shares her experience doing a holistic vegan pregnancy and in home birth.  Brooke and Iris also discuss the benefits she saw from doing both. They also talk about what her doctors thought of her taking this approach. If you enjoy this show, please leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sticher or wherever you are listening right now. Furthermore, if you would like to join in on the discussion of topics covered in our show with other fans and get free resources, please join our Facebook Group The Vegan viewpoint Podcast Discussion Group, follow along on instagram at @veganviewpointpodcast and like our page on Facebook The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast.

Brooke interviews Melissa Kramer, the owner of the blog Vegan Disney World which serves as a resource to inform vegans of their dining options at Disney World. In this interview, Melissa talks about how Disney World has become more vegan friendly since the start of her blog in 2014 and the strides they have taken. She always shares her favorite vegan options at Disney World and shares tips planning your food choices for your visit. Brooke and Melissa also what they would like to see Disney World do in the future to become more vegan friendly and how they can improve some of their food options. If you enjoy this show, please leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sticher or wherever you are listening right now. Furthermore, if you would like to join in on the discussion of topics covered in our show with other fans and get free resources, please join our Facebook Group The Vegan viewpoint Podcast Discussion Group, follow along on instagram at @veganviewpointpodcast and like our page on Facebook The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast.

Brooke interviews Kimberly Renee (@itskimberlyrenee)—founder of plant-based culinary group Might Be Vegan—who launched her newest program Food Love to help BIPOC families who are experiencing food insecurity have access to healthy plant-based food. In this interview, Kimberly shares her inspiration in starting Food Love and explains the impact of the lack of access to fresh produce and plant-based foods in some BIPOC communities. Brooke and Kimberly also discuss the health impacts that not having access to plant-based foods and healthier options has on these communities. They also talk about more ways to help BIPOC communities get more access to plant-based options in the future. If you enjoy this show, please leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sticher or wherever you are listening right now. Furthermore, if you would like to join in on the discussion of topics covered in our show with other fans and get free resources, please join our Facebook Group The Vegan viewpoint Podcast Discussion Group, follow along on Instagram at @veganviewpointpodcast and like our page on Facebook The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast.If you enjoy this show, please leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sticher or wherever you are listening right now. Furthermore, if you would like to join in on the discussion of topics covered in our show with other fans and get free resources, please join our Facebook Group The Vegan viewpoint Podcast Discussion Group, follow along on instagram at @veganviewpointpodcast and like our page on Facebook The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast.

Brooke interviews Dr. Peter Li, an associate professor at University of Houston, researcher on China’s animal welfare policies and the China Policy Specialist for Humane Society International. In this interview, Dr. Li shares a lot of information about the history and politics surrounding China’s wet markets and wildlife markets. He also clears up misconceptions about how they operate and how they fit into modern day Chinese culture. Brooke and Dr. Li also discussed the conditions that the animals in these markets are living in and how easy it is for zoonotic diseases such as COVID-19 to be spread. If you enjoy this show please subscribe now and leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sticher or wherever you are listening right now. Furthermore, if you would like to join in on the discussion of topics covered in our show with other fans and get free resources, please join our Facebook group, The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast Discussion Group, follow along on Instagram at @veganviewpointpodcast and like our page on Facebook The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast.

Brooke interviews Ashley Peters, the owner and lead hair stylist of The Stylist Abroad. The Stylist Abroad is a a traveling hairstylist company that styles hair for events, weddings and photoshoots. In this interview, Ashley gives tips on how be better haircare consumers by making more ethical and sustainable choices when purchasing hair care. She also clarified the difference between vegan and cruelty free labels. Ashley and Brooke also discussed the quality difference and what ingredients are in drug store vegan haircare vs professional vegan haircare. If you enjoy this show please subscribe now and leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sticher or wherever you are listening right now. Furthermore, if you would like to join in on the discussion of topics covered in our show with other fans and get free resources, please join our Facebook group, The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast Discussion Group, follow along on Instagram at @veganviewpointpodcast and like our page on Facebook The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast.

Brooke interviews Max Broad, the founder of DC Voters for Animals. Max talks about how it is his mission to make DC the best city for animals in the county He also shares some of the recent animal rights legislature that has been passed in DC and what we can do as ordinary citizens to keep up the momentum of seeing positive change for animals. If you enjoy this show please subscribe now and leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sticher or wherever you are listening right now. Furthermore, if you would like to join in on the discussion of topics covered in our show with other fans and get free resources, please join our Facebook group, The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast Discussion Group, follow along on Instagram at @veganviewpointpodcast and like our page on Facebook The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast.

Brooke interviews Thomas Goodman, the founder of Plant Dining Partnerships. Thomas discuss how his organization helps restaurants with getting vegan and plant based options on restaurant menus. Brooke and Thomas also chat about how what people want to see on menus has changed over the years and how we as restaurant goers can help with encouraging restaurants to keep adding more of these options to menus. If you enjoy this show please subscribe now and leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sticher or wherever you are listening right now. Furthermore, if you would like to join in on the discussion of topics covered in our show with other fans and get free resources, please join our Facebook group, The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast Discussion Group, follow along on Instagram at @veganviewpointpodcast and like our page on Facebook The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast.

Brooke interviews Nicole Stevens, Canadian vegan dietician and owner of the vegan nutrition and recipe website Lettuce Veg Out. Nicole tells her story of how she became a dietician and the training it takes to become one. She discusses what intuitive eating is, how you can honor your body eating intuitively and how it can be applied to plant based and vegan diets. If you enjoy this show please subscribe now and leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sticher or wherever you are listening right now. Furthermore, if you would like to join in on the discussion of topics covered in our show with other fans and get free resources, please join our Facebook group, The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast Discussion Group, follow along on Instagram at @veganviewpointpodcast and like our page on Facebook The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast.

Brooke interviews vegan animal sanctuary owner John Netzel of Peaceful Fields Sanctuary. They discuss the differences between an animal sanctuary vs an animal shelter along with how vegan sanctuaries operate differently than regular sanctuaries. John shares how Peaceful Fields operates day to day, what the rehabilitation and healing process looks like for animals brought there and good operating practices for sanctuaries. If you enjoy this show please subscribe now and leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sticher or wherever you are listening right now. Furthermore, if you would like to join in on the discussion of topics covered in our show with other fans and get free resources, please join our Facebook group, The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast Discussion Group, follow along on Instagram at @veganviewpointpodcast and like our page on Facebook The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast.

Welcome to The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast! In this episode, you will meet your host Brooke Silverman. Brooke discusses her story and experience so far with living a vegan lifestyle. She also discusses her vision for the podcast and what it's about. If you enjoy this show please subscribe now and leave a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Sticher or wherever you are listening right now. Furthermore, if you would like to join in on the discussion of topics covered in our show with other fans and get free resources, please join our Facebook group, The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast Discussion Group, follow along on Instagram at @veganviewpointpodcast and like our page on Facebook The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast.