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| 140. Welcome Back / Life Update / Things We're Loving | 15 Mar 2026 | 00:39:33 | |
New season and we're so excited to connect with you again! We're catching up our listeners, sharing behind-the-scenes, life updates, and some things we're loving. Since we've been on break extra-long (life's been crazy!), we have all the more to share! Your Hosts: Toni Okamoto (founder of Plant-Based on a Budget) & Michelle Cehn (founder of World of Vegan) Thanks for tuning in to the Plant-Powered People Podcast! Be sure to subscribe at PlantPoweredPodcast.com to get our podcast e-mail newsletters. Resources
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| 139. Season Finale Life Update and What's Keeping Our Summer Fresh | 19 Jun 2025 | 00:42:23 | |
Getting a little more personal, with behind-the-scenes of our lives. From personal growth & new beginnings, family & being present, friendships as adults (who knew they could be hard to find?!), and all our faves we want to share with you: reads, listens, foods, and life hacks galore! Your Hosts: Toni Okamoto (founder of Plant-Based on a Budget) & Michelle Cehn (founder of World of Vegan) Thanks for tuning in to the Plant-Powered People Podcast! Be sure to subscribe at PlantPoweredPodcast.com to get our podcast e-mail newsletters. Resources
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| 130. Lifechanging Tips to Improve Your Life & Achieve Fitness Goals | 01 Feb 2025 | 01:03:39 | |
Practical fitness tips to transform your health and mindset. We dive into how to make it easier when it feels like a challenge. We also explore how a plant-based diet supports fitness goals, boosts energy, and helps you build a strong, vibrant body as you prioritize self-care and embrace simplicity to reclaim your vitality and create lasting change. Your Hosts: Toni Okamoto (founder of Plant-Based on a Budget) & Michelle Cehn (founder of World of Vegan) Thanks for tuning in to the Plant-Powered People Podcast! Be sure to subscribe at PlantPoweredPodcast.com to get our podcast e-mail newsletters. Resources
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| Ep. 41 - What It's Like to Hit Rock Bottom & Rebuild With A Foundation Of Compassion With Vegan Athlete Dom Thompson | 01 Feb 2021 | 01:07:26 | |
Our guest Dom Thompson is a vegan athlete, wellness warrior, speaker, entrepreneur, medical field professional, dog-daddy, and so much more. In this episode we dive deep into his story of hitting rock bottom—going from dealing drugs on the streets of Chicago and landing in prison, to kneeling on the floor of his cell and choosing to do no harm, become vegetarian (and ultimately vegan), and change his life. | |||
| Ep. 40 - Debunking Health Myths | 15 Jan 2021 | 01:02:00 | |
Plant-based doctor Matt Nagra joins us to discuss popular health trends (like the keto diet, paleo diet, low-carb eating, collagen supplements, and more). He also dispels common myths about health and nutrition and provides his tips for eating healthfully and preventing disease. | |||
| Ep. 39 - 80-Year-Old Goes Vegan | 01 Jan 2021 | 00:40:59 | |
What happens when an 80-year-old goes vegan? Today's guest shares his journey from big time meat eater to herbivore, how he has lost over 25 pounds in a couple of months, and how his body feels better overall after embracing on a plant-based diet. | |||
| Ep. 38 - 10 Ways to Be More Eco-Friendly (Without Buying A Prius) | 15 Dec 2020 | 00:58:48 | |
Making sustainable and eco-friendly choices can be a lot easier than you may think. In this episode, we share how you can make a big environmental impact with the least amount of time, effort, and money. From shopping in bulk to reusable paper towels and even toilet paper, we talk about the swaps we've made and which ones we recommend for you. | |||
| Ep. 37 - Must-Have Kitchen Appliances for Plant-Based Cooking | 01 Dec 2020 | 00:29:14 | |
Stocking your kitchen with tools that will make your cooking and life easier is so important. With a million kitchen gadgets on the market, we go through our favorite must-haves in this episode. From Instant Pots to high-powered blenders, we'll help you figure out what is worth investing in. | |||
| Ep. 36 - Meet The Parents (Special Holiday Episode) | 15 Nov 2020 | 00:45:09 | |
What's it like when your child comes home and announces that they're vegan? In this special episode we're taking your deeper into our personal lives to meet our family—Toni's mom and Michelle's mom-in-law—who share what it was like being launched into a whole new culinary territory and have a sudden radical change in their family dinners. We hope this episode helps both the vegans and the family-of-vegans as we approach the holidays. | |||
| Ep. 35 - Behind The Scenes of The Friendly Vegan Cookbook | 01 Nov 2020 | 00:24:45 | |
Our new book, The Friendly Vegan Cookbook, is out! In this episode we'll give you the low-down on our new book, why we wrote it, what it has been like to publish a cookbook during covid, and some funny and emotional stories along the way. | |||
| Ep. 34 - Eating Vegan in Social Situations | 15 Oct 2020 | 00:50:01 | |
It can be challenging eating in social situations such as dining with your family, eating out with friends, and being the lone vegan in your workplace. In this episode, we discuss how to handle eating at restaurants, work events, birthday parties, holiday dinners, and more, with your non-vegetarian family and friends. Learn how to step into each of the situations with confidence and grace. | |||
| Ep. 33 - Season 3 is Here...Welcome Back! | 01 Oct 2020 | 00:11:01 | |
Welcome to Season 3! In today's episode we'll be giving a little life update and also sharing a sneak peek of what's to come in this season. We've got some great guests and topics coming...stay tuned! | |||
| Ep. 32 - Things We've Been Loving Lately (Bonus Episode!) | 10 Sep 2020 | 01:09:23 | |
While in quarantine during these pandemic times, here are some things we've been loving—eating, reading, watching, using, buying, and more. | |||
| 129. Inspiring Vegan Journey | 16 Jan 2025 | 00:56:21 | |
From food addict to health advocate, Chuck shares how embracing a plant-based lifestyle transformed his health and mindset, as he shed 280 pounds that were carrying him to an early grave. From overcoming personal struggles to breaking free from food addiction, Chuck's journey highlights the power of veganism in creating positive change, self-compassion, and the ability to inspire others. Your Hosts: Toni Okamoto (founder of Plant-Based on a Budget) & Michelle Cehn (founder of World of Vegan) Thanks for tuning in to the Plant-Powered People Podcast! Be sure to subscribe at PlantPoweredPodcast.com to get our podcast e-mail newsletters. Resources
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| Ep. 31 - Anti-Vegan Goes Vegan | 15 Apr 2020 | 00:38:14 | |
We step inside the mind of an antagonistic anti-vegan and learn about his journey to becoming a vegan activist! | |||
| Guided Meditation with Ari Nessel (10 Min) | 01 Apr 2020 | 00:10:57 | |
A bonus from Ep. 30, a 10 minute guided meditation with Ari Nessel. | |||
| Ep. 30 - Mindfulness & Meditation | 01 Apr 2020 | 00:43:49 | |
We can all benefit from taking time to slow down and calm the mind. In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of mindfulness and the practice of meditation with our guest, Ari Nessel. | |||
| Pandemic Pantry Prep—Plant Based Style! | 20 Mar 2020 | 00:46:22 | |
In this bonus episode we share our top tips on planning for the coronavirus and social distancing. We share our plant-based pantry must-haves and ideas infusing positivity into these difficult times. | |||
| Ep.28 - Vegan in London | 15 Mar 2020 | 00:44:46 | |
In this episode, we talk about the fast-growing vegan scene in London, with special guest Robbie Lockie from Plant-Based News! | |||
| Ep. 27 - Meal Prepping Tips to Save Time & Money | 01 Mar 2020 | 00:39:17 | |
In this episode, we talk all about meal planning and how to optimize your time in the kitchen and the grocery store! | |||
| Ep. 26 - Vegan Clothing & Fashion | 15 Feb 2020 | 00:38:19 | |
In this week's episode, we talk ALL about vegan clothing & fashion! From vegan and cruelty-free shoes, coats, wallets, belts, and suits! | |||
| Ep. 25 - Charity Work & Giving Back | 01 Feb 2020 | 00:39:27 | |
In this episode, Nikki Neretin shares her experience giving back to her community and spreading the plant-based message within. | |||
| Ep. 24 - Tips for Getting Healthy | 17 Jan 2020 | 00:30:31 | |
In this episode, Michelle and Toni share their top strategies for getting healthy in the New Year. | |||
| Ep. 23 - 150 Pound Weight Loss Journey to Health | 01 Jan 2020 | 01:00:23 | |
In this episode, we hear about Eric O' Grey's inspiring story and journey to health. | |||
| 128. Making Plant-Based Food More Flavorful | 01 Jan 2025 | 00:52:42 | |
Kick off healthy eating goals with simple, flavorful meals! In this episode, Amy shares easy ways to eat more veggies, infuse flavor into your dishes, and make healthy cooking stress-free. From meal prep tips, to inexpensive and accessible flavor bursts, get practical ideas to make this your healthiest, most delicious year yet! Your Hosts: Toni Okamoto (founder of Plant-Based on a Budget) & Michelle Cehn (founder of World of Vegan) Thanks for tuning in to the Plant-Powered People Podcast! Be sure to subscribe at PlantPoweredPodcast.com to get our podcast e-mail newsletters. Resources
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| Ep. 22 - How to Conquer Holiday Convos | 15 Dec 2019 | 00:55:34 | |
In this episode, we will talk to Bruce about how to handle tough conversations during the holiday season. | |||
| Ep. 21 - Remembering B'Pa (the Brand-New Vegan) | 01 Dec 2019 | 00:48:22 | |
In this episode, we remember Michelle's birth father Greg. | |||
| Ep. 20 - Vegan Home | 15 Nov 2019 | 00:31:00 | |
In today's episode, we will chat about creating a conscious home. | |||
| Ep. 19 - Non-vegan Family | 01 Nov 2019 | 00:54:37 | |
This episode discusses being vegan in a non-vegan family... | |||
| Ep. 17 - Life Updates | 15 Oct 2019 | 00:25:52 | |
Welcome back to season 2! We'd love to share our life updates with you! | |||
| Ep. 18 - Life in a Van | 15 Oct 2019 | 00:56:32 | |
On today's episode, we talk about life in a van as a vegan! | |||
| Ep. 16 - Being Plant-Based on a Budget | 01 May 2019 | 00:44:50 | |
On today's episode, we talk about being Plant-Based on a Budget! | |||
| Ep. 15 - The Filipino Vegan | 15 Apr 2019 | 00:44:27 | |
When we started this podcast, we knew we want to acknowledge that although you may be deeply rooted in your cultural foods, it's still possible to be plant-based! Our guest today shows just that! Maria not only transforms her favorite traditional Filipino dishes into plant-based goodness, she also shares her new lifestyle with her community and inspires them to try it too! | |||
| Ep. 14 - The Imperfect Vegan | 01 Apr 2019 | 00:43:39 | |
This week, we're talking about a topic that has seemingly become one of our favorites, and that is: Being an Imperfect Vegan. We've brought on Tobias Leenaert, author of the book How to Create a Vegan World: A Pragmatic Approach, to chat with us about utilitarianism, and how to change hearts and minds (and food choices) by modeling kindness, patience, and grace. | |||
| Ep. 13 - Plant-Based Beauty | 15 Mar 2019 | 00:39:26 | |
If you're like us, your plant-based journey started with being considerate of the foods you put into body. But have you considered all the ingredients you use on your skin for body care? In this episode, popular vegan beauty blogger and author of The Compassionate Chick's Guide to DIY Beauty, Sunny Subramanian, educates us on the differences between cruelty-free, vegan, DIY beauty products, and more! | |||
| 127. Protein-Packed Meal Planning Tips With a Registered Dietitian | 15 Dec 2024 | 00:36:17 | |
Want to make healthy eating work without spending hours in the kitchen? These simple meal prepping tips, from a registered dietician, will help you save time and stay nourished all week! If you're struggling to get your head in the meal prep game, listen in to discover how small tweaks can make meal planning feel effortless and fun—even with a busy schedule. Your Hosts: Toni Okamoto (founder of Plant-Based on a Budget) & Michelle Cehn (founder of World of Vegan) Thanks for tuning in to the Plant-Powered People Podcast! Be sure to subscribe at PlantPoweredPodcast.com to get our podcast e-mail newsletters. Resources
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| Ep. 12 - Zero-Waste Vegan | 01 Mar 2019 | 00:59:13 | |
For many of us, plant-based eating has been an introduction to a bigger shift of living more consciously. Conscious of how our decisions impact not only our health, but the health of our planet and all of its inhabitants. That's why we've been dying to do an episode about creating less waste! And who better to talk about it than someone who's inspired both of us to go further down the path of zero-waste consciousness: Colleen Patrick-Goudreau! | |||
| Ep. 11 - Plant-Based Weddings | 15 Feb 2019 | 00:51:41 | |
Fun news: Toni's getting married! And for anyone else who's planning a wedding, we're going to share the low-down on how to do it plant-based-style! We've brought our friend Taylor Wolfram on the show to share her experience planning a wedding with her non-vegan spouse, Michelle talks about some compromises she made to accomodate family, and Toni chats about what it's like to be currently going through the decision-making process. Mazel tov! Here's to wedding season! | |||
| Ep. 10 - The Christian Vegan | 01 Feb 2019 | 00:44:24 | |
In one of our recent podcast interviews, Karen Brockway talked about how her faith has been a big part of her journey in plant-based eating. It inspired us to cover this topic in its own episode! We brought on Deanne Thomsen, a lifelong Christian who is very active in her church community and also does faith outreach for The Humane Society of the United States, to talk about her experience in marrying her two passions. | |||
| Ep. 9 - Josie Steiger on Vegan Pregnancy | 15 Jan 2019 | 00:46:58 | |
With all the major changes happening to your body, being pregnant in general can be really stressful. But when you're vegan and everyone has an opinion about your pregnancy, it can be extra frustrating. In our latest episode, Josie Steiger shares her experience of having a healthy vegan pregnancy and baby, some of the resources she found most helpful, and how to be the best advocate for yourself and your baby. | |||
| Ep. 8 - Reclaiming Your Health | 01 Jan 2019 | 00:39:54 | |
The new year is the perfect time to set goals and make resolutions, but unfortunately, they're not always easy to see through once the hectic rush of life sets in. That's why we were eager to invite Karen Brockway on the show to share what happens when you actually stick to your new year's health goals. Last year, Karen joined in for our Plant-Based on a Budget New Year's Challenge and has had tremendous benefits by sticking with it. We hope that you'll enjoy this episode, and that she inspires you as much as she's inspired us to adopt healthier habits and reclaim good health. | |||
| Ep. 7 - Vegan in College | 15 Dec 2018 | 00:42:40 | |
Ah, college life! We remember it fondly because it was when we both decided to align our dietary choices with our values and full-on embrace plant-based eating. That's why we're so excited to bring on Felicia Falconer, the personality behind the YouTube channel By Felicia, to discuss what it's like becoming vegan in college and while being totally immersed in the college life (being on a budget, working on campus, easy and quick meals, etc.). Felicia also shares some funny stories about how her teenage fashion (as seen below), her dating life, and more! | |||
| Ep. 6 When Your Partner Isn't Vegan | 01 Dec 2018 | 00:50:31 | |
It can be frustrating when you've totally fallen in love with the plant-based lifestyle but your spouse isn't (and may never be) on board. That's why we're so excited to have Josie Morris on the podcast sharing her experience of being a full-time plant-based advocate who is married to a meat eater. Josie spends her days working for the Humane Society of the United States promoting vegan food at institutions around the country, but still accepts her husband (and father of her beautiful children) for who he is and what he chooses for himself. Hear more about Josie's on today's episode. | |||
| Ep. 5 - 5 Ways to Survive the Holidays | 15 Nov 2018 | 00:33:40 | |
We know that holidays can be a rough time when you're living the plant-based life, so we've put together the top five ways that we've learned to survive the holidays. In this episode, we share tips for hosting holidays meals, what to do when you're traveling to someone's house to celebrate, some of our favorite plant-based Thanksgiving products, and more! | |||
| Ep. 4 Shawn Remy talks about working in a non-vegan restaurant | 01 Nov 2018 | 01:01:25 | |
Just because you adopted a plant-based diet, doesn't mean that you can quit your job and start a whole new life. So, what happens next? In our latest episode, Shawn Remy shares how a positive attitude can not only get you through it, but it can also possibly influence what offerings the restaurant serves. Hear his story! Visit plantpoweredpodcast.com for full show notes. | |||
| Ep. 3 The New Vegan with Greg Hicks | 15 Oct 2018 | 00:28:18 | |
Did you know that Michelle was adopted? She had been on an over-a-decade long journey searching for her biological father, and thanks to the phenomenon of accessible genetic testing, she found him this year! We're thrilled to have her bio-dad (aka B'Pa) on this episode talking to us about how he met Michelle six months ago, how she inspired him to become vegan, and how the process has been along the way.
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| 126. How to Reuse & Repurpose Like a Pro | 01 Dec 2024 | 00:51:19 | |
In our disposable society, here's the advice to reuse & repurpose that you can actually put into practice. Discover ways to honor the integrity of what we own and invest in longevity. Lauren shares her inspiring journey to climate optimism and activism, offering listeners realistic and practical tips on how to get started making a positive impact on the planet, one small, achievable, and meaningful step at a time. Your Hosts: Toni Okamoto (founder of Plant-Based on a Budget) & Michelle Cehn (founder of World of Vegan) Thanks for tuning in to the Plant-Powered People Podcast! Be sure to subscribe at PlantPoweredPodcast.com to get our podcast e-mail newsletters. Resources
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| Ep. 2 Crystal Young discusses being a weekday vegan | 01 Oct 2018 | 00:34:56 | |
Saaaayyy what?! A weekday vegan?! We're thrilled to tell you all about it! Our friend and episode guest, Crystal Young, shares how a plant-based meal planning challenge changed her diet from meat-lover to eating plant-based 5 day a week (soon to be 6!). We talk about incremental progression, and how Crystal's meat-loving husband - who is also the chef in their kitchen - is handling the change. | |||
| Ep. 1 Olympic gold medalist Meagan Duhamel on being a plant-based athlete | 01 Oct 2018 | 00:33:53 | |
We're so honored to have Meagan Duhamel share her story with us today on the podcast! She's a plant-powered Olympian who has not only placed once, or twice, but THREE times -- earning gold this year in PeongChang. In this episode, Meagan talks about how she started skating at the age of three, how she left home as a teenager to train professionally, her introduction to plant-based eating, and how a plant-powered diet helped her thrive and heal faster as an extremely dedicated athlete. | |||
| Ep. 0 - Michelle & Toni: Plant-Powered People | 01 Oct 2018 | 00:26:00 | |
Welcome to the first episode of the Plant-Powered People Podcast, with your hosts: Michelle Cehn and Toni Okamoto. Today, we're discussing our hopes and dreams for our brand new podcast, and a brief background behind who we are -- but don't worry, you'll learn a lot more about us in future episodes. ;) Michelle shares her story about how she developed a strong love for animals as a child. And Toni talks about how her high school track coach introduced her to a life without red meat for better health and performance, which ultimately led her to veganism. We're so excited for this inaugural episode, and we'd love to see your review of it on iTunes! | |||