Episode 289: “Plant Based People Are Hiding” – Nancy Albertson, Virtual Assistant!
What is plant-based in “real life?” This week Nancy Albertson—Michele’s long-time Virtual Assistant and behind-the-scenes right hand since the beginning—talks about her vegan practice, the health changes, and why she believes “plant-based people are hiding in their homes.” You’ll hear about everyday choices, the social hurdles, and the kind of community support that helps people stick […]
Episode #279: Staying Alive: Sherry Shrallow Talks Heart Disease, Food, and the Vegan Volunteer Corps!
What if a life-threatening health crisis wasn’t just a tragedy — but an opportunity? In this episode of Vedge Your Best, Michele talks with Sherry Shrallow, author of Staying ALive, plant-based educator, and longtime advocate for using food as a tool for prevention, healing, and service. At 56, Sherry was an active, fit woman eating […]
episode #275: Cut, Char, Season: Chef Ed Harris on Making Vegan Food Unforgettable!
Plant‑Powered Flavor Architect — Elevating Restaurants, Kitchens & Your Next Bite Aaward-winning plant-based chef Ed Harris joins Michele to share his journey from omni-chef to global plant-based innovator. Chef Ed breaks down the art of building flavor, why cutting and charring vegetables changes everything, and how simple techniques can transform everyday vegan cooking into unforgettable […]
episode 269: The Vision Thing — Back to Your Vegan Future!
In this solo episode, Michele invites you to look ahead to the final nine weeks of 2025 — and beyond — through the lens of “The Vision Thing.” Michele explores how vision keeps us growing when life feels settled or stuck. Drawing inspiration from author Tracy Goss, Michele shows how we can stop letting the […]
episode #266: Moderation – Decision or Excuse?!
Is moderation your strategy—or your excuse? In this episode of Vedge Your Best, Michele unpacks the sneaky ways “moderation” shows up in our lives—not as a well-thought-out plan, but as a default response when we don’t want to commit. You’ll learn: Why moderation isn’t a value—it’s a strategy. How default moderation leads to decision fatigue and […]
Episode 263: Stoic Vegans?: 2,000-Year-Old Advice for New Vegans, Writers, and Everyone Else!
I’m packing my battered Rimowa suitcase for a trip to Liverpool, Belfast, and Dundalk, Ireland. No matter how organized we are while traveling, there’s so much we can’t control—flights, weather, menus, other people. But the Stoics, have plenty to say about what we can control on a vegan journey of any kind: our choices, our […]
Episode 259: Not Enough Is WAY More Than Zero!
What if “not enough” action is actually the most powerful thing you can do? In this episode, Michele reflects on the overwhelm and discouragement that can come with new habits—especially in our 24 hour, performative culture. Drawing inspiration from her 30-day Substack challenge (How You Go Vegan Is How You Do Everything) and psychotherapist Britt […]
Your Vegan Support Network
Just for V-Mail subscribers, Angela Crawford, Ph.D has adapted an excerpt from her brand new book, The Vegan Transformation: A Journey to Heal Yourself and the World, Lantern Publishing & Media, 2025. One of the most important – but often overlooked – aspects of thriving with a vegan lifestyle is having a strong support network. Research suggests […]
Does “Aging Gracefully Just Mean “Shut Up?”
We’ve all heard the term “age gracefully.” But what does that even mean? Be quieter? Less ambitious? More agreeable? Less interested in change, growth – or advocacy? This week on the podcast, I ask: Does “aging gracefully” just mean making other people more comfortable with what THEY aren’t doing? Dr. Laura Carstensen, director of the Stanford […]