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NBSV 191: Actor, playwright, director, and public speaking coach Lynn Aliya shares her vegan journey
If you looked up “powerhouse” in the dictionary, you’d find a picture of Lynn Aliya. This multi-talented dynamo is an award-winning...


NBSV 190: Coach K's strategy sessions vol. 3 — metabolism, macros, calories, and strength training for endurance sports
About once a year, I open up my schedule to between 20 and 30 awesome folks on my email list. Each person gets a free strategy session,...

Dumbbells vs. Kettlebells: The Ultimate Showdown
Dumbbells vs. Kettlebells? Let’s break down the pros, cons, and what to think about when making your equipment purchasing decisions!


NBSV 189: Strength coach Meghan Callaway on training with (and bouncing back from) injuries
Time for a catch-up with strength coach extraordinaire and overall powerhouse Meghan Callaway! Cat news! Injury and recovery news (from...


NBSV 188: Chef Supreme Dow on how he set a Guinness World Record serving 1,008 vegan meals in 37 minutes, and his work serving LA’s unhoused community
1,008 vegan meals in 37 minutes: could you swing it? Chef Supreme Dow is one person who certainly can! Chef Supreme Dow is a former...


22 things I've learned in 22 years of being vegan
Today — January 1, 2025 — is my veganniversary! Here, in random order, are 22 things I've learned in 22 years of being vegan: 1. The most...


NBSV 187: Coach K's strategy sessions vol. 2 — staying consistent, and making the most of our workout time
About once a year, I open my schedule to 30 awesome folks on my email list for coaching calls. Each person gets a free 20-minute strategy...


Surviving holidays as a vegan: the ultimate, updated, go-to guide for making it through
A series of tips to navigate the holidays as a vegan, plant-based, or plant-forward person.


NBSV 186: Coach and gym owner Izzy Jacobus on running vegan businesses, his past as a pro musician, and poking trolls online
Izzy and I have been Facebook friends for years, but have never had a face-to-face chat…until now. Listen in as we talk about our...


NBSV 185: Coach K's strategy sessions vol. 1 — strength training and calculating protein requirements
About once a year, I open my schedule to 30 awesome folks on my email list for free coaching calls. Each person gets a free 20-minute...


NBSV 184: Kathleen Gage on growing a vegan business, thriving as a septuagenarian, and rescuing animals
Business consultant and overall vegan powerhouse Kathleen Gage is on the show today to discuss becoming vegan, thriving as a...

NBSV 183: Coach K and Coach Zoe on veganism, our own training, and 4 problems in the fitness industry right now
Coach Zoe and I get together for a "Coaches’ Corner” discussion about 4 problems in the fitness industry at the moment (and what to do...

NBSV 182: Catching up with vegan powerlifter Daniel Austin — adapting our training as we age, his new audiobook, and more
Time for a catch-up chat with v egan powerlifter Daniel Austin! He joins me to discuss approaches to vegan advocacy, adapting our...

What to bring to a vegan event: 10 ideas for sweet and savoury dishes
You get invited to a coveted potluck party where the stories that follow become legend. The catch? You have a day to prep, with nothing...

NBSV 181: Erika Hazel (a.k.a. The Bizerkeley Vegan) on running the biggest vegan food festival in Northern California, and making veganism enjoyable for everyone
This episode covers it all: running a large-scale vegan food festival, Erika’s vegan story, growing and supporting vegan businesses, and...

NBSV 180: Colleen Patrick-Goudreau on the power of language when we talk about veganism
Colleen Patrick-Goudreau joins me to discuss the power of language and identity when talking about veganism, the importance of...

NBSV 179: Nine vegan travel tips from Brighde Reed of World Vegan Travel
Brighde Reed is one of the founders of World Vegan Travel, a company dedicated to creating luxurious, immersive group travel experiences for


NBSV 178: Champion vegan bodybuilder Geoff Palmer busts omega myths and discusses meat and masculinity
We’re often told to take omega-3 supplements, especially as vegans. And non-vegans are often told to take fish oil. But are these...

The best vegan sources of protein, and why calorie density and protein density both matter
“Don’t worry about protein; just eat enough calories and you’ll be fine!” “All plant foods contain protein. Even spinach and broccoli!”...

NBSV 177: Sandra Nomoto on 4 ways the animal agriculture industry misleads the public about the healthiness of meat, dairy, and eggs
Expert marketer Sandra Nomoto speaks with me about the animal agriculture industry’s marketing tactics. Specifically: four ways they’ve...
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