The Plantwise Podcast with Brigitte Gemme

Is going vegan enough? What Plant Powered Seniors say

Seniors live longer than before, but on average they spend 13 years in poor health. Do you really want to spend your retirement popping pills and chasing doctor appointme

How I stopped gaining weight in my 40s: boring habits that work for me

I avoided talking about weight management for 10 years. I'm finally talking about it. Not because I had a dramatic transformation story to tell, I didn't lose 50 pounds,

How I lowered my LDL cholesterol naturally with food: small tweaks, real results

On my 48th birthday, my mom reminded me that my grandmother died of a heart attack at the same age. That conversation sent me to review my cholesterol results... and chan

Dr. Greger on Changing His Mind, AI, and the Power of Defaults

Dr. Michael Greger — physician, bestselling author of How Not to Die, and founder of NutritionFacts.org — joins the Plantwise Book Club crew for a live fireside chat focu

Dr. Klaper: the HAPPIEST doctor... thanks to PLANTS!

Dr. Michael Klaper was raised on a dairy farm, became a physician in 1972, and spent his first decade in medicine watching his patients get sicker. Then, he connected the

Leo Babauta on the EMOTIONS behind our HABITS

What if the real reason why we can't change our habits has nothing to do with willpower? Leo Babauta, creator of Zen Habits and one of the original voices on mindfulness

Javant Benton's HEALTHY VEGAN recipes come from JOY and empathy

Javant Benton's healthy journey started when a possibly lymphoma diagnosis shook him to his core. Pre-diabetes and high blood pressure ran in his family but he wasn't pre

Victoria Moran on vegan aging, spirituality, and the urge to write books

Welcome to the first episode of the Plantwise Podcast! Host Brigitte Gemme sits down with legendary vegan advocate Victoria Moran, a 2024 Vegan Hall of Fame inductee, aut

Welcome to the Plantwise Podcast - A fresh start with Brigitte Gemme

Hi, it's Brigitte! After a year-long hiatus, I am back to the podcast microphone and eager to bring you deep conversations with some of the most inspiring and thought-pro

How to age like a yogi and other secrets from Victoria Moran after four decades of veganism

This is a goosebumps episode! You're going to LOVE this conversation with Victoria Moran, a vegan icon for over 41 years, author of 13 books, and a recent inductee into t

Eco-conscious eating, travel, and living in Japan: Conversation with Joy Jarman-Walsh of Seek Sustainable Japan

How difficult is vegan and sustainable eating, travel, and living in Japan? Come in and listen as Brigitte discusses the topic with sustainable travel expert and Hiroshim

Cooking to combat inflammation: A conversation with Linda Tyler, author of The Plant-Based Anti-Inflammatory Cookbook

Do you want to avoid suffering from swollen, achy, hot joints, feeling fatigue, or struggling with mobility? Or decrease your risk of cardio-vascular events? Those issues

The Gift of Life: From Plant-Based Advocacy to Kidney Donation - An interview with Elaine Perlman

This is a can't-miss episode! Join me in conversation with Elaine Perlman, Executive Director of Waitlist Zero, an advocacy group committed to ending the kidney shortage

Nourishing Relationships Through Food - A Conversation with Counselor Deborah McNamara

In this episode of the Vegan Family Kitchen podcast, host Brigitte Gemme talks with her guest, Deborah McNamara - a Vancouver-based counselor who is fascinated by the rel

Plant-based baking for all: An interview with Natasha and Ed Tatton, authors of BReD: Sourdough Loaves, Small Breads and Other Plant-Based Baking

Learn about plant-based baking from the professionals! In this episode of the Vegan Family Kitchen Podcast, Brigitte Gemme interviews Natasha and Ed Tatton, owners of Whi

How to store groceries to reduce food waste and cook faster

Most people could cook faster, waste less money and time, and be less stressed if they handle their grocery haul differently. In this podcast episode, Brigitte shares str

Lifestyle and mindset shifts for a blissful menopause: Conversation with Anna Pelzer, vegan menopause coach (podcast)

Can there be such a thing as a blissful menopause? Every woman's experience will be different, but certain lifestyle and mindset shifts will make it a smoother ride. Brig

Can cooking be a spiritual practice? 5 rituals that bring meaning and joy to my kitchen

Brigitte explores the idea of cooking as a form of spiritual nourishment and shares her current five rituals for a deeper and more meaningful cooking experience. These in

How to cook delicious homestyle vegan meals with Jean-Philippe Cyr The Buddhist Chef

With the charismatic Jean-Philippe Cyr, delicious and comforting vegan dishes are served with a side of self-deprecating humor... or is it the other way around? Jean-Phi

Veganizing familiar favorites: A conversation with Karla Salinari (The Latina Health Coach)

How to stay connected with our culinary heritage without sacrificing health? Let's talk about it with Karla Salinari, a.k.a. The Latina Health Coach and author of the rec