Is the Algorithm Your Professor? Build Your Own Vegan Personal Curriculum
How much of what you “know” comes from deliberate study—and how much comes from whatever the algorithm decided to show you today? That question has been on my mind for a while. Social media is a wonderful way to discover new ideas, recipes, creators, and communities. But it’s also designed to keep us moving quickly […]
Vegan Backlash: What It Really Means for Social Change | Vedge Your Best 305
When resistance grows, it may be because change is gaining momentum. This week on Vedge Your Best, we revisit the proposed Save Our Bacon Act and the 2026 U.S. Farm Bill, asking an important question: What does the backlash against veganism, animal welfare, and plant-based eating really mean? If you haven’t yet contacted your Senators […]
Episode 304: “But Bacon Tho…” – The Save Our Bacon Act and What You Can Do!
The Save Our Bacon Act Could Change Animal Welfare Laws Across the Country The 2026 House Farm Bill is a $1.4 trillion piece of legislation that covers everything from nutrition programs to agricultural policy. Hidden within the bill, however, is a provision known as the Save Our Bacon Act, which could have sweeping consequences for […]
Ep 294: The Human Cost of Farming Animals – The Transfarmation Project.org
Factory farming is an animal issue, but it is also a story about debt, lost autonomy, pollution, and the pressure many farm families face when powerful companies control the terms. This week, Megan Hunter, Senior Program Specialist for Transfarmation joins the pod to talk about what happens when farmers want out — and what it […]
I’m Disappointed . . . 😞
Eleven Madison Park’s recent decision to reintroduce animal products—after four years as a groundbreaking, Michelin starred plant-based restaurant – is disappointing…. And yet..… This week, I find myself reflecting on what this announcement means for those of us who care about the future of plant-based dining. My husband and I ate at Eleven Madison Park […]
Episode 171: Crisis in the Closet — Avoiding Toxic Fashion with Alden Wicker
In this episode of the Vedge Your Best podcast, I’m pleased to welcome Alden Wicker, journalist, founder and editor-in-chief of Ecocult, and author of To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion Is Making Us Sick—and How We Can Fight Back. Avoiding toxic chemicals in clothing is important for both personal health and environmental […]
Episode 164: Vegan Marketing Success with Sandra Nomoto
In this episode of the Vedge Your Best podcast, I talk with vegan marketer Sandra Nomoto. Our discussion revolves around success stories in vegan marketing, highlighting the significant financial movements and developments. Sandra Nomoto, a notable figure in the vegan community, shares insights and experiences, shedding light on the dynamics and potential of vegan marketing. […]
Episode 162: When Vegetables Aren’t Vegan, with Erin Riley of Cabbage Hill Fertilizer Company
This episode of the Vedge Your Best podcast features an interview with Erin Riley, owner of Cabbage Hill Fertilizer Company. We discuss a lesser-known aspect of agriculture as it relates to veganism: the use of animal byproducts in fertilizers used for growing vegetables. Urban farmer Erin Riley shares her journey to becoming vegan, […]
Episode 159: What Is Vegan Design? with Cayla and Dave Pittman of Harmless Studio
One of my favorite things to discover on this podcast is how moving in a Vegan direction can open up your life. The practice of limiting and eliminating the use of animals as products can open up your awareness of what is happening all around us and how important our choices are. In this week’s […]
Episode 146: The “How I Vegan” Podcast with Matt & Wez
In this episode of the Vedge Your Best podcast, I’m excited to talk to Matt and Wez from the How I Vegan podcast. In our conversation, we discuss their personal journeys to veganism, the challenges they faced, and how they manage their vegan lifestyle alongside their other commitments. Matt and Wez discuss their podcast, which […]