The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast

21/09/2020

Episode 13 | Climate Change and Veganism is now live! 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 impacts eating meat and dairy is having on climate. Lana gives tips on how eating . 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 and like our page on Facebook The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast.

14/09/2020

Episode 12 | How to Bake Vegan is now live! 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 and like our page on Facebook The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast.

03/08/2020

Episode 11 | How to Plan a Vegan Wedding is now live! 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 and like our page on Facebook The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast. @ Washington D.C.

13/07/2020

Episode 10 | Holistic Vegan Pregnancy is now live! Brooke interviews Iris Cohen, the owner of the blog Note to Iris () who 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 and like our page on Facebook The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast. @ Washington D.C.

10/07/2020

Episode 8 | Racism in Our Food System is now live! Brooke interviews Kimberly Renee ()—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 and like our page on Facebook The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast. @ Washington D.C.

06/07/2020

Episode 9 | How to Eat Vegan at Disney World is now live! 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 and like our page on Facebook The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast. @ Washington D.C.

03/07/2020

Hi everyone! I took an unexpected break from the podcast for a few weeks. My personal life got a little crazy and I just did not have time to commit to the podcast. This Monday July 6th to make up for the past few weeks I will be releasing two new episodes... One episode will feature a bloggers who’s blog is about eating vegan at Disney World and the other an organization which is helping people (especially Black, Brown, and those living low-income communities) who are experiencing food insecurity, gain direct-to-door access to fresh, healthy plant-based food. I am so excited to get these episodes out to you and get back on track. Be on the look out for them Monday! 🌱🎙

08/06/2020

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 and like our page on Facebook The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast. @ Washington D.C.

03/06/2020

There is no new episode of The Vegan Viewpoint podcast this week. I am taking a week off to give my platform the black community and help educated my listeners / followers more on the issues they are facing. I stand with the black community now and always. I will be back next Monday, June 8th. 🖤

25/05/2020

Episode 6 | How to Find the Best Vegan Hair Products is now live! 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 and like our page on Facebook The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast.

18/05/2020

Episode 5 | Taking Political Action for Animals is now live! Brooke interviews Max Broad, the founder of . 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 and like our page on Facebook The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast.

18/05/2020

Episode 4 | Getting Vegan and Plant-Based Options on Restaurant Menus is now live! Brooke interviews Thomas Goodman, the founder of . 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 and like our page on Facebook The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast.

18/05/2020

Brooke interviews Nicole Stevens, Canadian vegan dietician and owner of the vegan nutrition and recipe website . 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.
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18/05/2020

Episode 2 | Vegan Animal Sanctuaries is now live! Brooke interviews vegan animal sanctuary owner John Netzel of . 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 and like our page on Facebook The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast.

18/05/2020

EPISODE 1 | Introduction is now live! 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 and like our page on Facebook The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast.

18/05/2020

It’s launch day for The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast! The first 5 episodes of the podcast are now LIVE! Yes you heard me right, the first 5 episodes for your binging pleasure! You can find The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast on Libsyn, Spotify and Sticher! iTunes is in the works and coming soon. Click the link in my bio to start your binging. If you have not done so already please go like The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast, join my discussion group The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast Discussion Group to connect with other fans of the show and get free resources and follow along on Instagram at podcast!
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18/05/2020

18/05/2020

It’s launch day for The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast! The first 5 episodes of the podcast are now LIVE! Yes you heard me right, the first 5 episodes for your binging pleasure! You can find The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast on Libsyn, Spotify and Sticher! iTunes is in the works and coming soon. Click the link in my bio to start your binging. If you have not done so already please go like The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast, join my discussion group The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast Discussion group to connect with other fans of the show and get free resources and follow along on Instagram at podcast!

04/05/2020

***COMING SOON ON MAY 18, 2020*** Welcome to the Vegan Viewpoint Podcast, your guide to ALL the different facets of veganism! Each week, your host Brooke Silverman will bring you exclusive interviews with leaders and organizations who are making major waves in the vegan community that will share their stories and knowledge on various parts of the vegan lifestyle. Like any subject, there is SO much to learn and Brooke wants to take you along for the ride as she continues her education as a vegan and get you excited about all the different things happening that are making our world a more cruelty free, ethical, sustainable and environmentally friendly place to live. Whether you are a new vegan who is learning the ropes, an experienced vegan or just “vegan curious” this podcast is for you. The first 5 episodes drop on May 18th for your “binging” pleasure. More information coming soon on where you can listen to episodes! In the mean, join The Vegan Viewpoint Podcast Discussion Group on Facebook to connect with other vegans and vegan curious folks and be able to discuss future episodes of the podcast! 🎙🌱

04/05/2020