The flagship show: honest conversations on building a sustainable vegan life, vegan business owners, and the community behind the movement.
Stepping back from the heavy headlines to count down 10 real animal-welfare wins from the past year, spanning fashion, entertainment, touris
Transformation isn't a straight line. Sean A. Russell traces his own path through weight loss, a first pass at performance-driven veganism,
The EU has provisionally agreed to restrict 31 meat-related terms, beef, bacon, steak, ribs, from plant-based labels. Sean A. Russell breaks
An unscripted check-in on where Vegans Explore actually stands. Sean A. Russell talks through the LESARUSS Blueprint, the systems-architect
If your kitchen isn't set up right, you'll struggle before you even start. Sean A. Russell walks through the exact foods he'd buy to build a
Most people start plant-based eating for personal reasons, then discover it connects to something much larger. Sean A. Russell closes the Pr
The biggest worry about eating plant-based usually isn't the food, it's the social situations. Sean A. Russell continues the Pre-Vegan Path
Food is information for the body, not just fuel. Sean A. Russell continues the Pre-Vegan Path with how plant-based meals affect energy, dige
Going plant-based does not require a full overhaul. Sean A. Russell continues the Pre-Vegan Path with the specific, low-effort swaps, milk,
The word vegan can feel like an all-or-nothing identity shift. Sean A. Russell opens the Pre-Vegan Path series with a pressure-free way to e
The movement we see today was built over decades by people navigating it with almost no support. Sean A. Russell closes the Seasoned Vegan s
What works in your 20s may need adjusting by your 50s. Sean A. Russell continues the Seasoned Vegan series with a practical rundown of prote
Seasoned vegans already have a strong foundation for long-term health. Sean A. Russell continues the Seasoned Vegan series with heart health
Being vegan stops feeling like an identity and starts feeling like a normal way of life. Sean A. Russell opens the Seasoned Vegan series wit
If a nonprofit only moves forward when its founder is energized, it's fragile. Sean A. Russell closes the five-part nonprofit series with th
If everything in your nonprofit depends on one or two exhausted leaders, burnout is inevitable. Sean A. Russell breaks down how defined role
Events are spikes, not systems. Sean A. Russell breaks down how small nonprofits can move from event-only donations to recurring monthly giv
For small grassroots nonprofits the real problem usually isn't reach, it's conversion. Sean A. Russell breaks down storytelling, clarity, an
Passion alone does not create sustainability. Sean A. Russell opens a five-part series on small grassroots vegan nonprofits with the three s
Is your personal brand an asset, or just attention tied to your personality? Sean A. Russell traces the path from personal brand to media br
Burnout around year three isn't random, it's structural. Sean A. Russell breaks down five causes, from identity fused to metrics to income w
Inspiration is emotional management, not operational management. Sean A. Russell breaks down the five components of a 90-day creator operati
Virality is unpredictable, belonging is engineered. Sean A. Russell explains how giving an audience a real role, not just a place to scroll,
Attention without direction disappears. Sean A. Russell breaks down what a funnel actually is, how lead magnets and entry offers work, and w
Visibility is not infrastructure. Sean A. Russell breaks down the four levels of creators and why posting consistently without a funnel just
Mission alone does not pay rent. Drawing on 28 years in marketing and communications, Sean A. Russell breaks down the structural gaps that s
Vegan communities pop up and disappear without infrastructure to hold them together. Sean A. Russell lays out why Vegans Explore exists, who
Kwame Terra, founder and CEO of bEHR Health, joins Sean A. Russell to trace his path from a UCLA mindfulness research lab to building a heal
If you have been vegan for years, your lived wisdom is exactly what a wave of newly curious pre-vegans needs right now. Sean A. Russell make
Animal cruelty is now a federal felony punishable by up to 7 years, but the law exempts "customary agricultural practices." Sean A. Russell
Most nonprofits aren't struggling because their mission is weak, they're struggling because their communication systems are unclear. Sean A.
Class-action lawsuits allege Beyond Meat misrepresented asset values to investors. Sean A. Russell breaks down what's alleged and why the mo
Cravings are not a moral failure, they are neurology. Sean A. Russell breaks down the habit loops, dopamine triggers, and cultural nostalgia
A systems thought experiment: Sean A. Russell imagines 20 years out if plant-based food became the default, and walks through the five domin
Why can a grown man skipping meat still register as a political statement in 2026? Sean A. Russell unpacks a century of marketing, the stren
There's a real difference between someone who tries veganism and someone who becomes an advocate. Sean A. Russell breaks down the five facto
Veganism started as an ethical movement and is now a multibillion-dollar industry. Sean A. Russell asks who actually profits, and what that
Vegans Explore's vision of 1,000 Cities by 2030 turns from theory into strategy. Sean A. Russell lays out the ingredients any city needs to
A branding question worth sitting with: does the word "vegan" open doors or close them, and what does the answer mean for a movement trying
A newly identified vitamin-like compound is giving science a fresh reason to explain something plant-based eaters already know: leafy greens
Dating as a vegan narrows the pool, but Sean A. Russell breaks down why that is a filter, not a limitation, and how to date with intention i
Sean A. Russell marks 100 straight days of the Vegans Explore Podcast, launched November 1, 2025, with his own vegan origin story, from a fi
Vladimir Mićković, co-founder and chief brand officer of Juicy Marbles, on why the plant-based whole-cuts brand launched with a marbled fill
In the final part of a three-part conversation, Dr. Michael Klaper takes on the federal food pyramid's new push toward more meat and dairy,
Sean A. Russell's latest Founders Report, recorded from South Florida as the daily podcast closes in on 100 straight episodes, on doubling d
Brett Christoffel, founder of All Y'all's Foods, on quitting antidepressants through diet, a zoo trip that made him swear off meat overnight
Jason Kartalian, the creator behind Vegan Hacks Pod, on 14 years of veganism, why he'd rather be "the clown" than a guru, and how staying me
Psychologist and author Dr. Angela Crawford on the seven emotional and spiritual transformations she found after surveying and interviewing
Jacobo Garcia on building Vgan Corner, a Wynwood vegan market and sandwich bar, through Too Good To Go food-waste partnerships and a shelf d
Fitness coach Maxime Sigouin, founder of Mavy Wellness, on why he rebranded away from the word "vegan" to reach more people, and the five-ph
Undercover investigator Gail Eisnitz, author of Out of Sight, details decades of factory farm and slaughterhouse investigations, and the win
Creatine is naturally found almost exclusively in animal products, but the synthetic supplement form is vegan, well-studied, and useful beyo
After PLANTA's customer survey sparked backlash, an honest look at why vegan restaurants consider adding meat, and why the pivot rarely save
How Dan Buettner's research into five long-lived regions turned into books, Netflix series, and citywide redesign projects, and why it reson
Should veganism stay singularly focused on animals, or is there room for vegans to speak on human rights and social issues too? A look at bo
From Lewis Hamilton to Tom Brady, elite athletes across F1, tennis, soccer, football, and ultrarunning are competing at the top of their spo
Founder Lindsay on building Noshy, a vegan protein popper line born from a fitness and nutrition background, recorded live at Fort Lauderdal
Recorded live at Fort Lauderdale's Flowin' Feast, a conversation with the mother-daughter founders of Kwaya Wines on clean, vegan, biodynami
Dr. Michael Klaper returns for part two of his Vegans Explore conversation, on why nutrition gets almost no real estate in medical school an
Yoga and veganism look like separate practices, one about movement, one about food. Both are actually rooted in the same principle: ahimsa,
Michael Dorfman, vegetarian since 1976 and plant-based for 17 years, shares the Blue Zones-inspired habits behind his thriving life at 84.
Sean A. Russell recaps a week of new guides, a shift to shorter standalone episodes, and a confirmed February return to New York City.
From plant-based cellulose plastics to plastic-eating fungi, this episode covers the global policy patchwork and innovations addressing ocea
Dr. Michael Klaper returns to discuss his new book, Moving Medicine Forward, and why chronic diseases like hypertension and type 2 diabetes
Physician Dr. Michael Klaper explains why nutrition still barely registers in medical school, and what his Moving Medicine Forward initiativ
Cats are obligate carnivores, dogs are more flexible. This episode lays out the strongest arguments on both sides of feeding pets plant-base
Diva Farms recalled all 14 varieties of its True Sea Moss gel over undocumented food safety processing. What the recall reveals about supple
From Gucci's 2017 fur-free announcement to mushroom leather, this episode traces how vegan values are reshaping the definition of luxury fas
Restaurants are closing and headlines say veganism has lost momentum. This episode argues the real story is an interrupted growth wave, not
Sean A. Russell launches the Vegans Explore Passport, a $11-a-month membership community built around five groups: pre-vegans, seasoned vega
Mushrooms are not animals and not plants either. This episode walks through the ethical case some vegans make against them, and why most sti
A viral study on centenarians in China is being read as proof meat is required for longevity. A closer look at the data tells a different, m
The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines simplify nutrition language but stop short of naming meat and dairy as the leading sources of saturated fat
From 3,300 UK sign-ups in 2014 to an estimated 25.8 million participants in 2025, this episode traces how Veganuary became a global movement
Nine trends shaping vegan culture in 2026, from wider outreach to pre-vegans to local ecosystems replacing global viral hype.
Sugar comes from plants, but bone char refining complicates the vegan question. This episode walks through the different lines vegans draw a
Sean A. Russell explains the mission behind Vegans Explore's daily podcast, its global tour, and the upcoming membership community launch.
Recorded around PETA's 40th anniversary, co-founder Ingrid Newkirk traces the personal encounters with animals that led her to found PETA in
Philadelphia content creator Keya, known as VeganKween, shares how she became a go-to guide for vegan food, events, and nonprofits across th
Co-founder An explains how a personal craving for vegan Vietnamese food in New York City became Sen Saigon, the city's only fully vegan Viet
Founder Sean A. Russell reflects on a year of scaling back to scale forward, and lays out the global tour, city directories, and daily conte
UK activist Earthling Ed, recorded in 2018, breaks down why calm, well-researched conversation has grown his platform and the Official Anima
Dr. Michael Klaper on how to gently raise plant-based nutrition with older relatives already managing chronic illness on medication, and pra
Rowdy Girl Sanctuary's Renee King-Sonnen, Animal Hero Kids' Susan Hargrave, and Main Street Vegan's Victoria Moran compare notes on family p
The directors behind Earthlings, The Cove, The Game Changers, and What the Health compare notes on funding, audience testing, and whether th
In this episode of the Vegans Explore Podcast, we sit down with Veronica Menin and Diego Tosoni, the co-founders of Love Life Cafe , to talk
Gwena Hunter, the first Black woman to open a brick-and-mortar vegan food bank in the country, shares the dream that pointed her toward it a
Date Night's virtual speed dating events for vegans, run in partnership with PETA, have already funded 19 backyard dog houses while helping
Badass Vegan founder John Lewis talks about his upcoming book, his protein shake brand NatureAid, hosting the Vegan Street Fair's nine-city
Olympic silver medalist Dotsie Bausch traces her path from a dairy-soaked Team USA training table to founding Switch4Good, and explains the
A look at Dr. Sebi's alkaline diet philosophy, the specific foods it embraces and excludes, and why his teachings keep resurfacing decades a
From Poland's plant-based school meal guidelines to expanding vegan menus on Lufthansa and Virgin Voyages, this week's roundup tracks the qu
Gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulsiewicz returns to talk about his new Fiber-Fueled Cookbook, why fiber is the key to a healthy gut microbiome
Animal Rights Foundation of Florida educator James Wildman has delivered his 101 Reasons to Go Vegan presentation to over 100,000 students i
Noah Hyams, founder of Vegapreneur and new owner of Vegan Cuts, talks with Sean A. Russell about why community, not content, is the unfair a
In a candid solo episode recorded after the NYC tour, Vegans Explore founder Sean A. Russell gives an honest status update on burnout, a new
A deep dive into the biology of type 2 diabetes argues the condition begins with fat-driven insulin resistance, not sugar, and explains why
Physician and researcher Dr. Neal Barnard runs through rapid-fire answers on reversing type 2 diabetes, blood pressure, soy myths, cholester
Veteran journalist Jane Velez-Mitchell traces her path from local news anchor to founder of Jane Unchained, and makes the case for using wha
Festival organizer Helene of VegFest Expos talks with Sean A. Russell about running vegan festivals across the southeast, a 2026 pivot towar
At Plant Based World Expo, Sean A. Russell talks with Maizly co-founder Tim Leclercq about turning corn, an ingredient with a bad reputation
Mariana of Bunny Cakes talks with Sean A. Russell about turning a home vegan bakery into a national brand shipping ready-to-bake cupcakes ac
The European Union is again debating whether plant-based brands can use terms like burger, milk, and cheese, reviving a labeling fight that
A viral Reddit AMA claiming to expose meat industry misinformation tactics gets a reenactment on the Vegans Explore Podcast, alongside a rem
Chef Babette of Stuff I Eat in Inglewood, California talks with Sean A. Russell about food as medicine, life philosophy, and building a rest
Sean A. Russell catches up with Dante, known online as The Southern Vegan, at VegFest Expo to talk about Richmond, Virginia's growing vegan
At Plant Based World Expo, Sean A. Russell sits down with Madai Rodriguez, founder of V Collective, a cruelty-free lifestyle shop and Vegans
Recorded during the NYC tour, Sean A. Russell breaks down the business model behind the Vegans Explore Passport, from a free founding-member
A dinner at Al Andalus in New York with the Southern Vegan sparks a clearer picture of who Vegans Explore is really built for, from pre-vega
A stranger's paid-forward meal at Veggie Castle in Queens sets the tone for day two of the Vegans Explore NYC tour, recorded live from Plant
Sean A. Russell packs up from Orlando and heads to New York City to kick off the first official Vegans Explore tour stop, previewing Plant B
Vegans Explore is launching the Passport, a global community for vegan explorers, on January 11. Until then, it is invite-only and free for
From soulful comfort food to gut-friendly high-fiber meals, ten cookbooks worth adding to your kitchen if you are tired of the same three pl
Torre Washington is set to become the first natural vegan bodybuilder to qualify for the Mr. Olympia stage in September 2026, a milestone ne
A daily podcast running through World Vegan Day 2026, city tours that started in South Florida and are headed to New York next, and an open
Around 39 trillion microbes live in your gut, shaping digestion, immunity, mood, and metabolism. The single biggest lever you control is fib
For every high-profile vegan who steps back and reinforces the myth that the lifestyle is unsustainable, there are long-term advocates who h
Cross-checking Happy Cow, PETA, and WalletHub's annual rankings to find where vegan life is actually flourishing in America, from Denver to
Many wines, beers, and spirits use animal-derived ingredients during a clarifying process called fining. Here is what to watch for, and whic
For nearly 80 years, federal law forced schools to serve cow's milk. A newly passed Senate bill would finally let districts offer fortified
A tour through the Michelin-starred and Michelin-recognized restaurants proving plant-based cuisine belongs at the highest level of fine din
More than 75 percent of non-organic produce carries detectable pesticide residue. The newest Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen lists show shoppers ex
Nutrient deficiency, cost, taste, convenience: the ten objections come up in almost every vegan conversation. Here are grounded, non-defensi
Long before vegan trends and documentaries, Jamaica had its own plant-powered culture, shaped by Rastafari ital cooking, a large Seventh-day
In this episode, host Sean A. Russell dives into the real challenges facing local Vegan restaurants and nonprofits. Many of these community
From hemp seeds to sea moss, a countdown of the ten most respected superfoods in the plant-based world, where they come from, what they do,
Found in King Tut's tomb, treasured by Cleopatra, praised in traditional Islamic medicine as the seed of blessing: black seed oil has travel
A listener asked how to strengthen her bones on a vegan diet after an osteoporosis diagnosis. Here is the nutrient by nutrient breakdown, sa
Happy Cow's recent acquisition has the vegan community asking hard questions about who controls the platforms we rely on. A look at eight br
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 fi
In this episode, host Sean A. Russell explores how what’s on your plate affects the planet, your health, and even the communities around fac
In this heartfelt episode, Vegans Explore founder Sean A. Russell unveils the vision behind the Vegans Explore Community Manifesto.
From Miami's Overtown to rooftop farms in Brooklyn, a tour of the urban agriculture projects redefining what farming looks like, plus the ho
Host Sean A. Russell launches the first-ever South Florida Vegan Thanksgiving Guide from Vegans Explore. Discover plant-based holiday menus,
California's SB 1383 and France's Loi Garot both mandate food waste donation. A comparison of what's working, what isn't, and what it means
From RZA to NLE Choppa, the hip-hop artists and organizations who've been quietly leading plant-based living for decades — and turning
Heading to New York City this December for the Plant Based World Expo, an animal sanctuary visit, and the launch of a brand-new Vegans Explo
A countdown of the films that opened millions of eyes to the truth about food, the environment, and compassion, ranked by cultural impact an
A new federal bill, the Plant-Powered School Meals Pilot Act, would fund a $10 million grant program letting schools add vegan entrees and n
From Miami to Punta Gorda, the animal sanctuaries and rescues giving rescued animals a second chance and building a statewide movement for c
The vegan cosmetics industry was valued at $3.6 billion in 2024 and is projected to hit $6 billion by 2030. A look at the cruelty-free brand
Reliable vegan orders at the fast food chains you'll actually find at airports, rest stops, and small towns when a dedicated vegan restauran
A Consumer Reports investigation found lead and other heavy metals in most tested protein powders. Here's what it means for vegan athletes,
In this episode of the Vegans Who Lift Podcast, John and Brooke tackle the #1 challenge for plant-based athletes—meal prep! They break down
🎙️ Ready to level up your fitness and Vegan lifestyle? Season 5, Episode 1 of the Vegans Who Lift Podcast is here!
Season 04, Episode 11 of the Vegans Who Lift Podcast dives into the challenges and hacks of traveling as a vegan, featuring hosts John Thoma
The holidays can be a challenging time for maintaining fitness goals, staying mindful about food choices, and balancing indulgence with disc
In this lively episode of Vegans Who Lift (Season 4, Episode 7), co-hosts John Thomas, the Bodybuilding Vegan, and Brooke Sellers, aka Miss
Welcome to Season 04, Episode 06 of the Vegans Who Lift Podcast ! Join the conversation with hosts John Thomas, a.k.a.
Want to know the real difference between online and in-person coaching? Join John Thomas, The Bodybuilding Vegan, and Brooke Sellers, Miss M
Join the Vegans Who Lift Podcast for an unscripted, fun, and insightful dive into veganism and fitness!
In the Season 04, Episode 03 of the “Vegans Who Lift” podcast, hosts John Thomas, aka The Bodybuilding Vegan, and Brooke Sellers, aka Miss M
In Season 04, Episode 02 of the Vegans Who Lift Podcast , co-hosts John Thomas (The BodybuildingVegan) and Brooke Sellers (Miss Meatless Mus
Dive into the Season 4 premiere of the Vegans Who Lift Podcast, where fitness, veganism, and inspiring stories collide!
In Season 03, Episode 11 of the Vegans Who Lift Podcast , hosts John Thomas, the BodybuildingVegan, and Brooke Sellers, aka Miss Meatless Mu
In Season 03, Episode 10 of the Vegans Who Lift podcast, John Thomas (The Bodybuilding Vegan) and Brooke Sellers (Miss Meatless Muscle) dive
In this episode of the Vegans Who Lift Podcast (Season 03, Episode 09), co-hosts John Thomas (The Bodybuilding Vegan) and Brooke Sellers (Mi
In Season 3, Episode 2 of the Vegans Who Lift Podcast, hosts John Thomas (The BodybuildingVegan) and Brooke Sellers (Miss Meatless Muscle) a
Welcome back to the Vegans Who Lift Podcast! As we kick off Season 03, Episode 01, join your favorite hosts, John Thomas, The Bodybuilding V
Welcome to the thrilling season finale of the Vegans Who Lift Podcast! In this special episode about Global Vegan Movement, hosts John Thoma
In this episode of the Vegans Who Lift podcast, John Thomas and Brooke Sellers provide invaluable insights and practical advice on how to bu
In Season 2, Episode 10 of the Vegans Who Lift Podcast, hosts John Thomas, aka The BodybuildingVegan, and Brooke Sellers, aka Miss Meatless
In Season 2, Episode 9 of the "Vegans Who Lift" podcast, hosts John Thomas, aka the Bodybuilding Vegan, and Brooke Sellers, known as Miss Me
In this episode of the Vegans Who Lift Podcast, hosts John Thomas (BodybuildingVegan) and Brooke Sellers (Miss Meatless Muscle) chat with ve
In Season 2, Episode 7 of the "Vegans Who Lift Podcast," hosts Brooke Sellers (Miss Meatless Muscle) and John Thomas (Bodybuilding Vegan) di
In this engaging episode, hosts John Thomas and Brooke Sellers chat with Greta, an OCB figure competitor who has recently turned pro.
In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Brooke Sellers and John Thomas are joined by Kaitlin, known as Buff Vegan Barbie, an NPC bikini com
In Season 2, Episode 4 of the "Vegans Who Lift Podcast," hosts Brooke Sellers (Miss Meatless Muscle) and John Thomas (the Bodybuilding Vegan
This episode dives deep into the world of vegan strength sports with Nick Squire, sharing insights from his journey as a powerlifter and a v