Ep 298: Email Apnea, Anxiety & Sleep with Henry & Henry – The Vegan Breathing Coaches!
Ever Noticed Yourself Holding Your Breath While Checking Email? Or reading the news? Or seeing a text notification flash on your phone? This week on Vedge Your Best, Annette and Graham Henry — AKA the Vegan Breathing Coaches — join the podcast for a conversation about something most of us assume we already know how […]
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 288: The V Word – The Psychology of Saying “Vegan”!
Does saying “I’m vegan” feel uncomfortable? Does “plant based” feel empty? This episode breaks down why that reaction is so common—and how a few behavioral science concepts can help you stay regulated in social situations, and keep moving forward without needing to be “audit-ready.” In this episode, you’ll learn: Why “vegan” can feel like an identity […]
Ep 282: Strategy or Tactics? Why Your Vegan Intentions Keep Stalling!
In this episode, Michele explores a powerful but often overlooked distinction that can make or break any meaningful change: strategy vs. tactics. Inspired by a coaching conversation with a client struggling through Veganuary, this episode unpacks why caring deeply—and even making a strong values-based decision—is often not enough to create consistent follow-through. Whether your goal […]
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 272: When Facts Backfire – Behavioral Science, Vegans, and the Holidays.!
If facts were enough, everyone would already be vegan, right? We think the facts are on OUR side — but no one’s listening — what then? This week, Michele explores why information alone so often fails to change hearts or habits, and what behavioral science says to do instead. Drawing on the research of cognitive […]
Episode 271: Are You Waiting to Vedge Your Best?!
Are you waiting to “start fresh” after Halloween? After Thanksgiving? After the holidays? So many of us tell ourselves we’ll get back on track when things calm down — but what if waiting is just another diet culture trick keeping us from living the life we want right now? In this episode, Michele explores how the mindset […]
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 […]