Hi, it's Brigitte! After a year-long hiatus, I am back to the podcast microphone and eager to bring you deep conversations with some of the most inspiring and thought-provoking authors and creators from the plant-based world.

The Vegan Family Kitchen Podcast is now the Plantwise Podcast, reflecting my channel's shift from vegan cooking education to a broader focus on lifestyle habits that foster healthy, long, and meaningful lives.

Make sure to subscribe to catch my upcoming conversations with:

• Victoria Moran, vegan Hall of Famer and author of 14 books including Age Like a Yogi
• Javant Benton, creator of Healthy Vegan Eating and author of Make Your Own!
• Leo Babauta, creator of Zen Habits
• Dr. Michael Greger of NutritionFacts.org
• Dr. Michael Klaper
• and more!

The Plantwise Podcast is the companion of the Plantwise Book Club, a welcoming community of plant-based people who want to turn knowledge into healthier daily habits. If you've been meaning to less time scrolling on social media and more time reading books that matters, it's the group for you!

Learn more about the Plantwise Book Club: https://brigittegemme.com/plantwise-book-club/ and use coupon code PODCAST for a discount.

This is a goosebumps episode! You're going to LOVE this conversation with Victoria Moran, a vegan icon for over 41 years, author of 13 books, and a recent inductee into the Vegan Hall of Fame. It's an honor to have Victoria in my kitchen to share her fascinating journey from being a solitary vegetarian in the 1960s Midwest to leading the Vegan Main Street Academy.

We go deep into her connections within the vegan movement, her upcoming 14th book 'Age Like a Yogi: A Heavenly Path to a Dazzling Third Act', and her feature film project 'Miss Liberty'. Whether you’re interested in the health benefits of a plant-based diet, in the spiritual roots of yoga, or in the history of vegan activism, you're going to wish this episode was twice as long!

👉 Pre-order Victoria's new book Age Like a Yogi: A Heavenly Path to a Dazzling Third Act from your favorite bookstore, then send your receipt to assist@victoriamoran.com to unlock the cool pre-order bonuses, including a day-long workshop with her in January.

Learn more about the Main Street Vegan Academy and connect with Victoria on her website.

Watch the trailer to Miss Liberty: The Movie!

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction to Victoria Moran 01:30 Early Vegan Journey in the 1980s 03:24 Influential Figures in Veganism 04:16 Challenges and Innovations in Early Veganism 07:39 Historical Events and Influencers 08:55 Personal Reflections on Vegan History 12:10 Yoga and Veganism: A Personal Journey 16:27 Aging Like a Yogi: The New Book 25:48 The Intersection of Yoga and Veganism 28:15 Yoga and Dietary Choices 28:57 Western Yoga and Secular Influence 29:53 The Importance of Ahimsa 30:13 Personal Stories and Veganism 31:57 Health Benefits of Veganism for Older Adults 33:04 Secrets to Vibrant Aging 35:29 The Role of Exercise 38:27 Miss Liberty: A Film Project 43:25 Encouragement for New Vegans 49:55 Pre-ordering 'Aging Like a Yogi'

How difficult is vegan and sustainable eating, travel, and living in Japan? Come in and listen as Brigitte discusses the topic with sustainable travel expert and Hiroshima tour guide Joy Jarman-Walsh, one of the forces behind Japan's sustainable travel improvements.

In this episode, we cover: - Joy's journey in discovering that it was possible to be vegan and thrive in Japan - Sustainability in Japanese tourism: What are positive trends in the industry? - Cultural insights on eating habits: Why is it so hard to modify items on the menu in Japan?!

Curious to learn how you can adopt more sustainable travel practices and enjoy plant-based eating while exploring Japan? Tune in to gain valuable insights from Joy's extensive experience and innovative approaches to promoting sustainability and health through her work and daily life.

Don't forget to subscribe for more discussions on healthy living, sustainability, and mindful travel.

CONNECT WITH JOY Catch her show : https://youtube.com/@seeksustainablejapan and on your favorite podcast platform Medium blog: https://medium.com/@jjwalsh Tours of Hiroshima - feel free to book directly via Socials, Google Biz page, or book on Tours By Locals: https://www.toursbylocals.com/hiroshima-tour-guide-joy-j Consulting work - Inbound Ambassador: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9Kjcc2Z4ta2CRU9t5 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjwalsh-inbound-ambassador/ Twitter: https://x.com/jjwalsh FB/Insta/Threads @inboundambassador

Jump to sections that interest you most! [00:00:00] Introduction to Joy Jarman-Walsh [00:02:00] Joy’s Early Influence and Transition to Vegetarianism [00:06:00] The Shift from Vegetarian to Vegan in a Family Context [00:10:00] Challenges of Finding Vegan Food in Japan [00:18:00] Navigating Cultural Sensitivities in Japanese Dining [00:25:00] Sustainability in Everyday Japanese Life [00:30:00] Impact of Domestic and International Tourism on Local Cuisine [00:35:00] Vision for a More Sustainable Japanese Food Culture

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