Explore every episode of the podcast The Veganuary Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Richa Moorjani | 17 Jan 2025 | 00:40:58 | |
Richa Moorjani is an actor best known for her roles in Netflix’s Never Have I Ever, and the fifth season of Fargo. Contact Wendy and Stuart at podcast@veganuary.com Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan. Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. With thanks to our Veganuary 2025 international sponsor The Vegetarian Butcher and our other sponsors in the UK, US and Germany: THIS, Field Roast, Lightlife, Vitacost, dmBio, Eleplant, Billie Green, Beyond Meat, Davert, Natumi, iChoc and Sojade. Recorded at Distorted Podcast Studios and produced by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions. | |||
| Kuntal Joisher | 10 Jan 2025 | 00:53:33 | |
Kuntal Joisher is a mountaineer and a nutrition and fitness coach. He is the first person to have climbed Everest while following a vegan diet. Contact Wendy and Stuart at podcast@veganuary.com Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan. Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. With thanks to our Veganuary 2025 international sponsor The Vegetarian Butcher and our other sponsors in the UK, US and Germany: THIS, Field Roast, Lightlife, Vitacost, dmBio, Eleplant, Billie Green, Beyond Meat, Davert, Natumi, iChoc and Sojade. Recorded at Distorted Podcast Studios and produced by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions. | |||
| The reasons why (with Chris Packham) | 04 Jan 2024 | 01:00:38 | |
The way we eat impacts animals, the planet and our health. How could we change our behaviour to better protect the animals and environment we cherish? Who better to discuss this than naturalist, TV presenter and advocate for the environment Chris Packham. Chris talks about his love of nature, his vegan journey, and the impact of our food systems. Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn To contact Wendy and Stuart email podcast@veganuary.com
This episode was recorded at Distorted Podcast Studio Produced by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions | |||
| Coming Soon: The Veganuary Podcast season 2 | 23 Dec 2023 | 00:00:52 | |
Join Stuart and new co-host Wendy for the new series of The Veganuary Podcast. Each week they’ll be joined by a guest who will discuss their vegan journey. Plus, Stuart and Wendy will discuss the most burning questions… How does vegan food compare in the UK and the US? What’s the most cliché thing you can do as a vegan? And which vegetable should be crowned the best ever? Subscribe today! Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn To contact Wendy and Stuart email podcast@veganuary.com Music by Music Unlimited from Pixabay This episode was recorded at Distorted Podcast Studio Produced by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions | |||
| The Veganuary 2023 highlights roundup | 23 Feb 2023 | 00:24:38 | |
As Veganuary 2023 has now come to a close, Kim & Stu take a look back at this year's Veganuary highlights & celebrate 10 years of Veganuary. Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn To contact Kim and Stuart email podcast@veganuary.com Music by Music Unlimited from Pixabay Production by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions | |||
| Vegan for the animals (with Michelin starred chef, Alexis Gauthier) | 29 Jan 2023 | 01:24:49 | |
Stuart and Kim discuss one of the main reasons why people choose to eat vegan: for the animals. They’ll outline some of the things that happen to animals in the food system. Plus they’ll be talking to the world’s first vegan Michelin-starred chef and Veganuary ambassador Alexis Gauthier. Alexis talks about his training as a chef, why he wanted to become vegan, and how he transitioned his London restaurant to a fully vegan menu. Alexis’ restaurants are Gauthier Soho and 123V. Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn To contact Kim and Stuart email podcast@veganuary.com Music by Music Unlimited from Pixabay Production by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions | |||
| Health and nutrition (with Ella Mills, founder of Deliciously Ella) | 26 Jan 2023 | 01:07:02 | |
Stuart and Kim outline some of the ways that eating a plant-based diet could be better for your health, as well as discussing some of the health pitfalls people encounter when they start eating vegan. They’ll also discuss how to meet your nutritional needs from plants, including getting enough protein, calcium, iron, vitamin B12, iodine, omega-3 and omega-6. Finally, they’ll recommend which supplements you should take. Plus we speak to Ella Mills, the woman behind Deliciously Ella, about how switching to a plant-based diet helped to remedy her health troubles. Ella also talks about her approach to cooking, and how she finds inspiration in the kitchen. Follow Deliciously Ella on Instagram (@deliciouslyella), TikTok (@_deliciouslyella), or buy the book ‘How To Go Plant-Based’. Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn To contact Kim and Stuart email podcast@veganuary.com Music by Music Unlimited from Pixabay Production by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions | |||
| Vegan food swaps (with Oggs founder & CEO Hannah Carter) | 15 Jan 2023 | 01:06:53 | |
What do you eat and cook when you’re vegan? Stuart and Kim discuss the best swaps for milk, cheese, eggs, chocolate, fish and meat. Plus they speak to Hannah Carter, the founder and CEO of Oggs, a plant-based egg alternative and sweet treats brand. Hannah talks about her vegan journey, building a plant-based food company, and the challenges of running an ethical business. Visit the Oggs website to learn more. Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn To contact Kim and Stuart email podcast@veganuary.com Music by Music Unlimited from Pixabay Production by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions | |||
| Slipping up and dealing with others (with former Eastenders star, Danny Hatchard) | 08 Jan 2023 | 01:18:30 | |
Stuart and Kim discuss what to do if you slip up and eat something that isn’t vegan. They’ll also share their tips for dealing with others: interacting with the vegan community, and responding to people who are confrontational about your vegan choices. Plus they speak to Danny Hatchard, the actor best known for Eastenders, Our Girl and Ridley Road about his vegan journey, his relationship with dogs, his fitness and his activism. Follow Danny on Instagram (@1danboy), Facebook (@MrDannyHatchard), Twitter (@1danboy) and TikTok (@dannyhatchard and @dannyandkerry). Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn To contact Kim and Stuart email podcast@veganuary.com Music by Music Unlimited from Pixabay Production by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions | |||
| The basics of eating vegan (with Made in Chelsea's Lucy Watson) | 01 Jan 2023 | 01:07:21 | |
Stuart and Kim discuss some of the basics for getting started with a vegan diet. How do you cook plant-based meals? What do you eat in restaurants? What snacks are great for vegans? What physical changes might you expect when you transition? How do you shop for vegan groceries? Plus they speak to Lucy Watson, star of Made in Chelsea, businesswoman, model and Veganuary ambassador about her vegan journey and her activism. Follow Lucy on Twitter (@imlucywatson), Instagram (@lucywatson) and TikTok (@imlucywatson) Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn To contact Kim and Stuart email podcast@veganuary.com Music by Music Unlimited from Pixabay Production by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions | |||
| The Veganuary Podcast Coming Soon!! | 20 Dec 2022 | 00:01:50 | |
Switching to a vegan lifestyle, or just trying plant-based eating? The Veganuary Podcast is for you! Presenters Stuart and Kim will discuss their experiences of transitioning to plant-based, discussing some of the challenges they encountered, sharing their tips, and even confessing to some of their biggest vegan fails. And each episode they’ll be joined by a special guest who’ll discuss their own vegan journey. The Veganuary Podcast is the perfect accompaniment if you’re taking part in Veganuary’s month-long vegan challenge. It’s full of great advice for new vegans and veg-curious people, plus there’s loads for people who have been vegan for a while to sink their teeth into. Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn To contact Kim and Stuart email podcast@veganuary.com Music by Music Unlimited from Pixabay Production by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions | |||
| India Reynolds | 01 Jan 2025 | 00:37:47 | |
India Reynolds is best known for appearing on Love Island. She’s an influencer with hundreds of thousands of followers, sharing her fashion collaborations, vegan recipes and details of her fertility journey. India has also fronted two campaigns for PETA. Contact Wendy and Stuart at podcast@veganuary.com Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan. Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. With thanks to our Veganuary 2025 international sponsor The Vegetarian Butcher and our other sponsors in the UK, US and Germany: THIS, Field Roast, Lightlife, Vitacost, dmBio, Eleplant, Billie Green, Beyond Meat, Davert, Natumi, iChoc and Sojade. Recorded at Distorted Podcast Studios and produced by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions. | |||
| Coming Soon: The Veganuary Podcast season 3 | 26 Dec 2024 | 00:00:45 | |
Join Stuart and Wendy for the new series of The Veganuary Podcast. Each week they’ll be joined by a guest who will discuss what life’s like when you’re powered by plants. Subscribe today! Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan. Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok or contact Wendy and Stuart email podcast@veganuary.com With thanks to our Veganuary 2025 international sponsor The Vegetarian Butcher and our other sponsors in the UK, US and Germany: THIS, Field Roast, Lightlife, Vitacost, dmBio, Eleplant, Billie Green, Beyond Meat, Davert, Natumi, iChoc and Sojade. Recorded at Distorted Podcast Studios and produced by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions. | |||
| From chicken farming to growing hemp (with Transfarmation) | 30 Apr 2024 | 00:33:44 | |
In this Choose Chicken-Free special Stuart meets Morgan Salis-Deany from Halley Farm who pivoted from farming chickens to growing hemp and rescuing animals. The farm was transformed with the help of Transfarmation, and Stuart also speaks to Ashley Niblett who is Transfarmation’s Business Engagement Specialist. Access resources for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn | |||
| Vegan nutrition (with Claire Lynch, dietitian) | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:41:59 | |
Vegan nutrition tips from an expert! Wendy and Stuart speak to Plant Based Health Professionals’ Education Lead, the dietitian Claire Lynch about how to follow the healthiest, most nutritionally-rounded vegan diet. Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn To contact The Veganuary Podcast email podcast@veganuary.com Music by Music Unlimited from Pixabay This episode was recorded at Distorted Podcast Studio Produced by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions | |||
| Overcoming challenges (with James Moore) | 29 Jan 2024 | 00:52:09 | |
The Emmerdale actor James Moore tells us about being vegan on a TV set, his love for pigs, and what it’s like following a plant-based lifestyle with cerebral palsy. Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn To contact The Veganuary Podcast email podcast@veganuary.com
This episode was recorded at Distorted Podcast Studio Produced by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions | |||
| Food, Energy & Transport (with Dale Vince) | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:44:56 | |
Dale Vince is the brains behind the UK’s first vegan football club Forest Green Rovers, and Ecotricity, the only UK energy company to be certified vegan. In this episode Dale tells us about how he discovered vegan food, what led him to become an energy entrepreneur, and how football has been a powerful tool for promoting a green message. Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn To contact The Veganuary Podcast email podcast@veganuary.com Music by Music Unlimited from Pixabay This episode was recorded at Distorted Podcast Studio Produced by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions | |||
| The Food System (with Henry Dimbleby) | 15 Jan 2024 | 01:12:09 | |
How should our government reform our food system to ensure it meets our health, climate and nature commitments? We speak to Henry Dimbleby, author of the UK’s National Food Strategy, about the UK’s Food System and how eating less meat and more fruit and veg could is crucial for our future. Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn To contact Wendy and Stuart email podcast@veganuary.com Music by Music Unlimited from Pixabay This episode was recorded at Distorted Podcast Studio Produced by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions | |||
| Green business (with Deborah Meaden) | 13 Jan 2024 | 00:58:10 | |
Donate to Veganuary Can business ever be truly green? What are some of the most exciting green business innovations happening now? And why are the cheap vegan sausages so good? Stuart and Wendy discuss this and more with entrepreneur Deborah Meaden who has taken time out of the dragon’s den to speak about her vegan journey. You can find Deborah on X: @DeborahMeaden Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn To contact Kim and Stuart email podcast@veganuary.com Music by Music Unlimited from Pixabay This episode was recorded at Distorted Podcast Studio Produced by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions | |||
| Freya Cox | 24 Jan 2025 | 00:46:56 | |
Freya Cox is a vegan baker from Scarborough who appeared on the twelfth season of the British reality television show The Great British Bake Off. Since then, Freya has released a cookbook called Simply Vegan Baking: Taking the Fuss Out of Vegan Cakes, Cookies, Breads, and Desserts and a range of vegan box mix bakes. Freya has also collaborated with Veganuary’s social media channels! Contact Wendy and Stuart at podcast@veganuary.com Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan. Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. With thanks to our Veganuary 2025 international sponsor The Vegetarian Butcher and our other sponsors in the UK, US and Germany: THIS, Field Roast, Lightlife, Vitacost, dmBio, Eleplant, Billie Green, Beyond Meat, Davert, Natumi, iChoc and Sojade. Recorded at Distorted Podcast Studios and produced by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions. | |||
| Maggie Baird | 30 Jan 2025 | 00:51:56 | |
Maggie Baird is a climate activist and mother of Grammy-Award-winning Artists Billie Eilish and Finneas. She is a co-producer of the climate summit that features youth activists from around the world. In 2020 she founded Support + Feed, a US nonprofit focused on developing innovative, intersectional strategies to ensure underserved communities have access to nourishing plant-based food. Contact Wendy and Stuart at podcast@veganuary.com Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan. Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. With thanks to our Veganuary 2025 international sponsor The Vegetarian Butcher and our other sponsors in the UK, US and Germany: THIS, Field Roast, Lightlife, Vitacost, dmBio, Eleplant, Billie Green, Beyond Meat, Davert, Natumi, iChoc and Sojade. Recorded at Distorted Podcast Studios and produced by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions. | |||
| Meat Alternatives with Dan Avery from THIS | 03 May 2025 | 00:26:10 | |
Ever wondered how meat alternatives are made? In this special episode for Choose Chicken-Free week, Wendy and Stuart speak to Dan Avery from the nutrition team at THIS about what goes into their products, their health profile, and how they can help people try a vegan diet. Contact Wendy and Stuart at podcast@veganuary.com Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan. Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. With thanks to our Veganuary 2025 international sponsor The Vegetarian Butcher and our other sponsors in the UK, US and Germany: THIS, Field Roast, Lightlife, Vitacost,dmBio, Eleplant, Billie Green, Beyond Meat, Davert, Natumi, iChoc and Sojade. Recorded at Distorted Podcast Studios and produced by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegan Productions. | |||
| Fatherhood, Masculinity and Veganism | 15 Jun 2025 | 01:03:32 | |
In a special Father's Day episode, Stuart and Andrew (two vegan dads) discuss the intersections between fatherhood, masculinity and veganism. How can we convince more men to try vegan? Why is meat-eating such a big part of performative masculinity? How do you try to raise vegan kids in a non-vegan world? Stuart and Andrew attempt to answer these questions and more. Contact The Veganuary Podcast at podcast@veganuary.com Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan. Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. With thanks to our Veganuary 2025 international sponsor The Vegetarian Butcher and our other sponsors in the UK, US and Germany: THIS, Field Roast, Lightlife, Vitacost, dmBio, Eleplant, Billie Green, Beyond Meat, Davert, Natumi, iChoc and Sojade. Recorded at Distorted Podcast Studios and produced by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions. | |||
| Ed Winters | 01 Jan 2026 | 00:43:29 | |
Wendy chats to Ed Winters – aka Earthling Ed – a YouTuber, podcaster, author, director and speaker. In 2016 Ed began uploading street interviews to YouTube in which he would interview members of the public on the ethics of eating animals. From there, Ed has become a powerful voice within the animal rights movement. He recently published his latest book ‘How to Go (And Stay) Vegan’. Contact Wendy and Stuart at podcast@veganuary.com Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan. Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. With thanks to our Veganuary 2026 sponsors in the UK, US and Germany: BioVegan, Davert, Grubby, Lightlife, Mummy Meegz, NotCo, nutri, The Vegetarian Butcher and Vivera. Recorded at Distorted Podcast Studios and produced by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegan Productions. | |||
| Samantha Renke | 08 Jan 2026 | 00:56:35 | |
Wendy and Stuart talk to Samantha Renke, a prominent disability rights campaigner, actress, and media personality. Born with brittle bone condition, she has become one of Britain's most influential voices in disability advocacy. Samantha consistently challenges ableist attitudes while promoting understanding and inclusion across all sectors of society. Contact Wendy and Stuart at podcast@veganuary.com Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan. Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. With thanks to our Veganuary 2026 sponsors in the UK, US and Germany: BioVegan, Davert, Grubby, Lightlife, Mummy Meegz, NotCo, nutri, The Vegetarian Butcher and Vivera. Recorded at Distorted Podcast Studios and produced by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegan Productions. | |||
| Rohini Bajekal | 15 Jan 2026 | 00:51:49 | |
Wendy and Stuart chat to Rohini Bajekal, a highly qualified nutritionist who has followed a vegan diet for 23 years! Rohini has a strong interest in hormonal health and how plant-based nutrition can help in the management of conditions such as fertility issues, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, perimenopause and menopause. Contact Wendy and Stuart at podcast@veganuary.com Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan. Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. With thanks to our Veganuary 2026 sponsors in the UK, US and Germany: BioVegan, Davert, Grubby, Lightlife, Mummy Meegz, NotCo, nutri, The Vegetarian Butcher and Vivera. Recorded at Distorted Podcast Studios and produced by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegan Productions. | |||
| Melanie Joy | 22 Jan 2026 | 00:49:43 | |
Wendy and Stuart meet Dr. Melanie Joy, a Harvard-educated psychologist and pioneering thought leader in the psychology of eating animals and social transformation. She coined the term "carnism" - the invisible belief system conditioning people to eat certain animals – and is the founding president of the organisation Beyond Carnism. Contact Wendy and Stuart at podcast@veganuary.com
With thanks to our Veganuary 2026 sponsors in the UK, US and Germany: BioVegan, Davert, Grubby, Lightlife, Mummy Meegz, NotCo, nutri, The Vegetarian Butcher and Vivera. Recorded at Distorted Podcast Studios and produced by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegan Productions. | |||
| Indy Kaur | 29 Jan 2026 | 00:45:33 | |
Stuart and Wendy talk to Indy Kaur who is Industry Movement Builder at Plant Futures, a pioneering UK-based consultancy supporting plant-based businesses and investors. Indy’s expertise spans product development, market trends, and sustainable food system transformation. Contact Wendy and Stuart at podcast@veganuary.com Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan. Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. With thanks to our Veganuary 2026 sponsors in the UK, US and Germany: BioVegan, Davert, Grubby, Lightlife, Mummy Meegz, NotCo, nutri, The Vegetarian Butcher and Vivera. Recorded at Distorted Podcast Studios and produced by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegan Productions. | |||