Vegans Explore Articles
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Seasoned Vegans, We Need You: Why Your Experience Is the Movement’s Greatest Asset
If you have been Vegan for years, this episode is your invitation. Seasoned Vegans carry lived wisdom that cannot be replaced by trends, documentaries, or social media posts. In this heartfelt conversation, we explore why your experience is one of the most valuable…
The Nonprofit Survival Guide: Marketing and Communication That Actually Works
Nonprofits rarely struggle because their mission lacks meaning. More often, they struggle because their marketing and communication systems lack clarity, structure, and consistency. In this foundational episode, Sean A. Russell provides a high-level roadmap designed…
What’s Happening With Beyond Meat and What It Means for the Vegan Movement
In this episode, Sean A. Russell breaks down the lawsuits involving Beyond Meat, what the allegations mean, and how this moment reflects a maturing plant-based industry. He explores transparency, governance, and what it takes to build a resilient Vegan economy that…
The Psychology of Meat Cravings
Why do meat cravings feel so intense, even after you’ve decided to move toward plant-based living? In this episode, we unpack the science behind cravings and separate emotion from biology. Sean breaks down the neurological and psychological patterns that drive desire,…
What Happens If Veganism Wins? (20 Years Ahead)
What would the world actually look like if Veganism became the dominant global norm over the next 20 years? In this visionary and systems-focused episode, Sean A. Russell explores how a plant-based future could reshape food systems, environmental policy, health care…
Masculinity and Veganism: Why Is It Still Controversial?
Why does a man choosing not to eat meat still spark debate? In this episode, Sean A. Russell explores how meat marketing shaped modern ideas of masculinity, why strength myths persist, and how elite athletes continue to dismantle outdated narratives. As a Black male…
From Pre-Vegan to Advocate: What Actually Makes Someone Stick?
Why do some people try Veganism for a few weeks and drift away, while others evolve into confident, long-term advocates? In this episode, Sean A. Russell breaks down the psychology and structure behind sustainable transformation. This is not about perfection or…
Building a Vegan City: What Would It Actually Take?
What would it actually take to build a Vegan city? Not just a city with a few good plant-based restaurants, but a place where Vegan living is accessible, visible, supported, and economically sustainable. In this episode, Sean A. Russell breaks down the real…
The Business of Being Vegan: Who Actually Profits From the Movement?
Veganism began as an ethical movement rooted in animal liberation, environmental awareness, and moral conviction. Today, it is also a multi-billion-dollar global industry shaped by corporate acquisitions, venture capital investment, and expanding retail distribution….
Is the Word “Vegan” Helping or Hurting the Movement?
Is the word “Vegan” accelerating change, or unintentionally slowing adoption? In this episode, we explore the branding, psychology, and marketing dynamics behind one of the most powerful and polarizing words in modern culture. From its ethical origins with Donald…
Vitamin A5: The Nutrient You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Nutrition science is still evolving, and every so often, a new discovery adds clarity to what whole foods have been telling us all along. In this episode, we explore Vitamin A5, a newly identified vitamin-like compound that researchers are beginning to study for its…
Finding Love as a Single Vegan
Finding love is already vulnerable. Finding love as a single Vegan adds another layer that most people never have to think about. You are not just looking for chemistry. You are looking for alignment. Values. Ethics. Lifestyle. That instantly narrows the field. In…
100 Episodes: Our Vegan Origin Story
This milestone episode marks 100 consecutive days of the Vegans Explore Podcast. Sean A. Russell reflects on the journey from his earliest attempts at Vegan living to building lasting community through SoFlo Vegans and Vegans Explore. He shares the real reasons people…
Juicy Marbles and the Art of Familiar Food, with Vladimir Mićković
In this episode of the Vegans Explore Podcast, we sit down with Vladimir Mićković, co-founder and Chief Brand Officer of Juicy Marbles, for a thoughtful conversation about food, identity, and why familiarity plays such a powerful role in shaping what we eat. Vladimir…
Can AI Be Your Health Ally?, Dr. Klaper on ChatGPT, Research, and Responsibility
n the final part of our three-part conversation, Dr. Michael Klaper tackles a question many people are quietly asking: Can AI tools like ChatGPT actually help us make better health decisions? Dr. Klaper shares his grounded perspective on using AI as a research…
Founders Report: Narrowing the Focus, Strengthening the Mission
In this Founders Report, Sean A. Russell checks in from South Florida to share where Vegans Explore stands right now and where it is heading next. After nearly 100 daily podcast episodes, countless conversations, and on-the-ground travel, the direction is clearer than…
Brett Christoffel and the Rise of All Y’all’s Foods
In this episode of the Vegans Explore Podcast, we sit down with Brett Christoffel, founder and CEO of All Y’all’s Foods, to explore how a lifelong Texan raised on a meat-centric diet became a Vegan entrepreneur building a plant-based jerky brand in the heart of beef…
Vegan Hacks and Real Talk with Jason Kartalian
In this episode, we’re joined by Jason Kartalian, the voice behind Vegan Hacks, for a grounded, thoughtful conversation about Vegan living, content creation, and doing what you can without chasing perfection. Jason shares his decades-long journey toward Veganism, why…
Inside the Vegan Transformation with Dr. Angela Crawford
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Angela Crawford, psychologist, researcher, and author of The Vegan Transformation, to explore what really changes when someone goes Vegan. This conversation goes far beyond food. Drawing from interviews with hundreds of Vegans,…
Why Plant-Based Eating Works Across Cultures and Communities
Why does plant-based eating show up in so many cultures around the world? In this episode of the Vegans Explore Podcast, we speak with Dr. Michael Klaper and explore why plant-based eating works across cultures, communities, and generations. Long before modern food…
From Mexico to Miami: The Vision Behind Vgan Corner
In this episode, we sit down with Jacob Garcia, owner of Vegan Corner, to explore what it really takes to build a community-first Vegan market in South Florida. Jacob shares his journey from operating a Vegan market in Mexico to opening Vegan Corner in Wynwood, Miami….
Forever Fit, Building a Sustainable Plant-Based Fitness Blueprint with Maxime Sigouin
What does it really mean to be fit for life? In this episode of the Vegans Explore Podcast, Sean A. Russell sits down with Maxime Sigouin, founder of MAVY Wellness and author of Forever Fit, to unpack a sustainable, realistic approach to long-term plant-based fitness….
Out of Sight, The Reality of Slaughterhouses with Gail Eisnitz
In this powerful episode of the Vegans Explore Podcast, we sit down with Gail Eisnitz, one of the most influential undercover investigators in the animal protection movement. Gail is the author of Out of Sight, a gripping memoir that blends firsthand investigative…
What Is Creatine, Really? Breaking Down the World’s Most Researched Supplement
Creatine is often described as the most researched supplement on the planet, but many people still do not know what it actually is or how it works. In this episode of the Vegans Explore Podcast, we take a clear, science-based look at creatine, breaking down what it is…
Gratitude to Our Partners 💚
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