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It's time to shift our mental framework around our health and planet.

We look at wholesome approaches to better our health, heal the planet, and nurture all beings.

19/10/2022

Quick poll: As a vegan, is it easier to be anxious about the climate, or the way we treat our animal friends?

30/08/2022

I love the concept of minimalism.
It’s something that is both personally fulfilling and environmentally friendly!

No, you don’t have to live with 2 pairs of un**es and a top, but you can be intentional about what you possess!

Excerpt from the conversation with

16/08/2022

I think it’s about time I did another introduction post since there’s a fair new faces here! 👋

I’m Tom, I love running, and you’ll usually find me eating damn good plant foods! 🥘 🏃‍♂️
I host The Plant Paradigm podcast, a show about climate change, veganism, and how we can create a clean sustainable future together.

I’ve been vegan for 7 years, and before that I had no clue about how my actions impacted the environment or other beings. I just thought we couldn’t survive without animal products.

Through research, I figured out that wasn’t true, go figure right? That’s why you’ll find the podcast and the posts here to be a mix of entertaining and educational. They’re my way of publicising all the things we can do to create a clean future! 🌱

If there’s any particular posts you’d love to see or experts you’d love to see or hear from, drop a comment down below 👇

25/07/2022

I tend to limit my time on Twitter because of this exact reason.

NASA posting a satellite image of the current heat of our planet just seems to trigger a lot of climate denying humans.

I could break down and explain an alternative perspective to every person who doesn’t believe in climate change but I’m not sure if that’s the way to go, especially on Twitter 😂

Point is, the planets warming at an UNNATURAL and it’s our responsibility to do everything we can!

21/07/2022

Sometimes I can’t believe the posts I make 😂

This is the stuff that’s getting shared around as facts. People aren’t double checking the source. They just want to hear that their ‘steak’ is healthy and stay away from the vegan stuff.

This is a classic example of confirmation bias. Please do your research, and stay smart out there 🙌

28/06/2022

Yeap, there’s still climate denial out there!
I absolutely do not stand for it.

I saw this article by the ABC and then went on Twitter to continue the conversation.

Michael heads AgForce and says the science that links the cattle industry and methane is still not concrete. And then talks about an unproven “cow carbon cycle”

I had never heard of this and had a hunch that it was just industry bs. agreed. It’s important to not believe everything you see. Fancy infographics posted online aren’t always factual.

23/06/2022

Microplastics are a monster of a topic, especially for anyone finding out about them for the first time.

Hopefully this carousel can offer some basic information to help wrap your mind around it!

I’m getting some plastic experts on the podcast to dive into this issue further!

18/06/2022

Couldn’t agree more!
We all share one ecosystem!

16/06/2022

I’ve done posts previously on anitibiotics 101 but I thought it would be good to paint a picture as to how these animals go through life with different levels of dosage. Of course, this carousel is an oversimplification and I could make this a 100 page data sheet.

The main issue is that a sizeable fraction of antibiotics produced every year all over the world is used for non-therapeutic purposes. (Chattopadhyay 2014)

14/06/2022

If you’re anything like me, you’re not going to enjoy reading this, much like I didn’t enjoy writing it.
The concept of the banana going extinct scares the crap out of me. But we have to come to term with the reality and the very real gravity of the situation.

Right now, there is a disease killing off bananas at an accelerating rate in every single continent. The cavendish is not immune to this disease. It is a threat simply because we rely on one species of banana 🍌 It’s time to diversify.

09/06/2022

This is really just a nice sum up of the incredible research has done on this topic.

For consumers the main point is to turn your heating down, even just a tad. Even 1 degree makes a big difference is most people do it.

24/05/2022

You don’t have to be on the street marching every day to make a difference. It’s great if you are. But you don’t have to.

You make a difference 3 times a day when you sit down to eat. Sometimes we have to let that be enough.

17/05/2022

I found this advertisement recently and was super fascinated. This was published in The Australian Women’s Weekly on March 7, 1942

Look at the plethora of plant based food options at the bottom. Nut meats, nut cheese, soy beans, granola, weet-bix etc.
At the top it reads “Now more than ever, it is essential that we keep up consistent good health”
80 years later that saying is ever more crucial.

It’s also cool to note that Sanitarium started with the Seventh Day Adventists. A group more recently known as one of the blue zones in Loma Linda, California.

13/05/2022

I’ve gotta say, I bloody love good food 😍

That means, well flavoured, unique, healthy and rainbow foods.

When we eat out there’s nothing better than when places don’t rely on SOS - Salt, Oil and Sugar
Real flavour comes from herbs and spices

11/05/2022

I’m super grateful to platforms like Zoom, Skype etc. but nothing beats face-to-face connection

For those that listen to the show, I’m sure you can pretty obviously tell in both the quality and the dynamic.

This is a metaphor for life. You can text your friends and family, call every now and again, but if available, catching up for a walk, coffee, rock climbing etc. is always going to win 🏆

Also - couldn’t choose my fave photo of my recent chat with so here’s a few 😊🙌

10/05/2022

Some pretty solid financial advice coming from

Fossil fuels are a great way to deplete both your wallet and the planet of its resources!

09/05/2022

This topic boils my blood. It’s crucial to our survival as a species and yet our government (and others around the world) are completely blind to it due to industry funding.

People are dying. Animals are suffering.
If you don’t want to stop eating meat for your health, environment, or the animals, fine. But at least do it for you.

Superbugs are a genuine threat to the human species.

06/05/2022

The science coming out around ice baths and cold showers is pretty interesting. It definitely feels like it alters your physiology.

What do you think? Have you done an ice bath before?

05/05/2022

This is 100% not okay

I made a post about elephants dying from plastic ingestion due to poor waste management a few months ago, I wanted to give you an update.

The sad part is that there is no update. There is no plan. No strategy. Sri Lanka lacks waste management plans. Sri Lankan’s generate about 10,768 metric tons per day; the collection by local authorities were only 3,458 metric tons. One-half of the uncollected waste, which contains plastics, goes to open dumps and the environment.

In 2017, Sri Lanka was ranked fifth in the list of countries that release plastic and polythene waste to the ocean.

For such a beautiful country, this is a shame.

Source: CEJ & IPEN

04/05/2022

This hits very close to home.
A mass bleaching is something to take very seriously, especially if it involves the largest reef ecosystem in the WORLD!

Want to know what our government has done? Not very much at all 🙃

28/04/2022

To reduce our GHG emissions we need every possible solution. Food is something we eat 3 times a day so it’s only obvious that this is a low hanging fruit (pun intended) that we need to address.

This meta analysis by Poore and Nemecek is one of the most comprehensive deep dives into our current agricultural system and it’s environmental impact.

26/04/2022

Humans love overcomplicating things? Who relates to that? 🙋‍♂️ 😅

Climate change is complicated.
Nutrition is complicated.
Our bodies are complicated.
But one step at a time, work on you, get better, educate yourself, and we’ll all tackle issue like climate change, oppression, and everything else TOGETHER

One of my fave quotes from my conversation with

24/04/2022

Stoked to have PB’d my half marathon by over 10 minutes making it a sub 2 hour run (even though my Garmin says it was a few meters short 😅)

Great way to start the Sunday.
The next big goal is a sub 4 hour marathon 🏃‍♂️

Congrats to and for crushing their 5.5km run

14/04/2022

The fearless spitting some truth bombs!

If you’re putting yourself out there emotionally, spiritually, physically or any other way, you have to have confidence!

Loved this chat with Jocelyn around being fearless and breaking records as a female latina! 💪 👧

04/04/2022

This fact stands as the initial harmful impact of plastic production.

The next worry-some aspect is that a majority of this is used to produce products that are single use.

If you’re environmentally conscious you’ll do your values justice by trying to be as plastic free as possible.

03/04/2022

Doesn’t make sense does it?

You’re getting charged extra money for something that isn’t good for you. And if you’re not well off financially that means you don’t have the luxury of sustaining that up charge. That smells like injustice.

That’s why I loved the recent campaign surrounding

Such a great episode with if you haven’t yet listened to it 🙌

02/04/2022

Here’s a good one to think about.

“In the evaluation of processed protein food based on soybeans and meat protein, a variety of environmental impacts associated with primary production and processing are a factor 4.4–> 100 to the disadvantage of meat”

Reijnders 2013 https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcn/78.3.664S

01/04/2022

Do you find vegan labeling confusing?
I think it’s just the industries way of trying to control retail ✌️

Thanks to the team at for sharing this study with me!

29/03/2022

I’m hoping this doesn’t surprise anyone?!

Wealthy nations have a global dominance of industrialised fishing.
Does that mean buying or purchasing fish from these industrialised practices (after you know what goes on) condones a form or racism, prejudice and discrimination? Maybe.

25/03/2022

Sometimes pressure is needed to make change. Yes, it’s important to keep a certain level of compassion, but remember, we’re here to instigate change at a systemic level, and that requires big pushes and hard work!

Excerpt from my episode with the amazing .hurst from

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Quick poll: As a vegan, is it easier to be anxious about the climate, or the way we treat our animal friends? #vegans #vegansofinstagram #vegansofig #plantbased #animalrights #climatechange #climateanxiety

I love the concept of minimalism. It’s something that is both personally fulfilling and environmentally friendly! No, you don’t have to live with 2 pairs of undies and a top, but you can be intentional about what you possess! Excerpt from the conversation with @jhanneu #veganpodcast #minimalism #minimalistic #climatechange #sustainability #sustainableliving #sustainable

Straight up cavemen not believing in climate change! Have you ever been on #ClimateChange ? It’s just so weird, maybe it’s only when I go on 😅😂 #veganlife #climatechangeisreal #veganpodcast #plantbased #environmentallyfriendly #ecofriendly

Throwback to my chat with @robert.cheeke You have an opportunity today to eat beautiful nutritious plant foods that contribute to your health and longevity, exercise and build a resilient mind and body, spend time with friends and family and do whatever the heck you want. Finding motivation isn’t something we talk about a lot on the show. But it’s extremely important. You can’t look after this planet and the animals on it if your cup isn’t full. For you to be the best activist possible you need to look after YOU first and foremost.

“There’s always unknowns” I love this concept and advice from @nicoleharkinmd I totally agree. Anyone who says they have all the answers, I would take a step back to see if they have a hidden agenda or any bias that could stop them from seeing all the data. Surely we all know someone that thinks they know everything?

Huge congratulations to this legend @nickbutterrun Today marks the end of his record shattering run around Britain! Nick did 200 marathons in 128 days circumnavigating the whole of the UK 😅🙌💪 It’s been an absolute pleasure to watch it unfold and follow the journey! Can’t wait to see what’s next 👌 This is an outtake from our interview a few months ago - EP 88

Who’s guilty of over complicating nutrition and health? 🖐 Once you’re already pretty healthy I get that you want to maximise health and be the healthiest possible version of you, sometimes at the cost of a certain level of anxiety. My thoughts run parallel to @mindbody_plants in which; when it comes down to it, as long as you’re sticking to more whole plants than processed foods, you’re on the right path. The foundation is there. You’re on the right journey. Maybe it’s time you appreciate and be grateful for that 😊

I don’t think you shouldn’t be friends with or associate with someone just because they’re not vegan. But I understand this can be difficult at times, especially if you’re very connected to the animals. Be patient, just focus on being connected to your why. New conversation is live with Kate Galli from @strongbodygreenplanet We chat all things on being an effective activist and becoming the best version of yourself. The episode is linked in the bio 😊🙌

New episode is live with my good friend and fellow barefoot runner @thearcadianway It was so amazing to chat about something so unique and topical! Ever wondered why people are buying minimalist shoes or straight up running barefoot? In this episode Mitch and I dive into the science and history of it all! As always it’s linked in the bio and can be found on your favourite podcasts app 😊✌️

New conversation is live with Laura Reese from @agfairnessalliance I learnt so much in this episode about the struggles of pushing through new policies, how funding works and the low down on agra business! Creating a green future is more than just us eating more plants, the government and the power they have over industries play a huge part! The episode is linked in the bio 😊🙌

What an amazing conversation with my close friend and vegan Ironman athlete @plantstrongjans If you’re into mindset and fitness you CANNOT miss this episode. Jans is a well of knowledge and he drops golden nuggets that have never been dropped on the podcast before. We dive into getting a bulletproof mindset, becoming an Ironman and talk about being happy in life! As always, it’s linked in the bio 🙌🙌

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