In this episode of the Vegans Explore Podcast, Sean A. Russell breaks down a historic policy shift that opens the door for plant-based milks in American schools. For nearly eighty years, federal law forced schools to serve cow’s milk even when most students could not…

In this episode of the Vegans Explore Podcast, host Sean A. Russell explores the history and impact of the Michelin Star system and how it has shaped global dining for more than a century. Sean breaks down what each Star level means, why Michelin remains one of the…

In this episode, Sean breaks down the latest versions of the Clean Fifteen and Dirty Dozen, two major lists that rank fruits and vegetables by pesticide residue levels and toxicity. We look at what changed this year, why some produce made the “clean” list, and why…

In this episode of the Vegans Explore Podcast, host Sean A. Russell breaks down the Top 10 Reasons Not to Go Vegan and provides calm, grounded, and evidence-based responses you can use in real conversations. Sean explains why communication posture matters, how…

This episode explores Jamaica’s deep cultural connection to the global Vegan movement. Host Sean A. Russell breaks down how Ital living, Seventh Day Adventist traditions, ancestral herbal medicine, and the island’s rich plant foods created a powerful foundation for…

In this episode of the Vegans Explore Podcast, host Sean A. Russell breaks down the top ten most respected superfoods in the plant-based world. Each section explores health benefits, cultural origins, availability, and how to use these nutrient-dense foods in everyday…

This episode explores the rich history, science, and wellness potential of Nigella sativa, better known as Black Seed Oil. Sean shares how this ancient remedy, found in King Tut’s tomb and praised in traditional medicine, continues to captivate the modern world….

In this heartfelt episode, we respond to a listener’s voicemail about living with osteoporosis while maintaining a Vegan lifestyle. This topic hits home for us because we also have a family member who was recently diagnosed. Together, we explore what osteoporosis is,…

In this episode, Sean A. Russell explores what happens when beloved Vegan brands are acquired by larger companies. The conversation centers on the breaking news of Happy Cow’s acquisition and the community’s concern about what this means for the future of the world’s…

What’s the most frustrating thing about being Vegan? For this episode, Sean A. Russell set out to find out. What listeners didn’t know at first was that this episode was actually an experiment. The title was designed to draw attention in a world that often reacts…

In this episode, host Sean A. Russell explores how what’s on your plate affects the planet, your health, and even the communities around factory farms. From Dr. Sailesh Rao’s groundbreaking research on animal agriculture’s global impact to new scientific data from…

In this heartfelt episode, Vegans Explore founder Sean A. Russell unveils the vision behind the Vegans Explore Community Manifesto. After more than a decade of building SoFlo Vegans and Vegans Explore, Sean shares how his mission has evolved into a global effort to…

When most people think of farming, they picture wide open fields, tractors, and endless rows of crops. But the truth is, farming today looks very different from what it used to be. And for those of us in the Vegan and plant-based movement, understanding that shift is…