The Veganuary Podcast

Join Stuart and Wendy for the new series of The Veganuary Podcast. Each week they’ll be joined by a guest who will discuss what life’s like when you’re powered by plants. Subscribe today! Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan. Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok or contact Wendy and Stuart email podcast@veganuary.com With thanks to our Veganuary 2025 international sponsor The Vegetarian Butcher and our other sponsors in the UK, US and Germany: THIS, Field Roast, Lightlife, Vitacost, dmBio, Eleplant, Billie Green, Beyond Meat, Davert, Natumi, iChoc and Sojade. Recorded at Distorted Podcast Studios and produced by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions.

In this Choose Chicken-Free special Stuart meets Morgan Salis-Deany from Halley Farm who pivoted from farming chickens to growing hemp and rescuing animals. The farm was transformed with the help of Transfarmation, and Stuart also speaks to Ashley Niblett who is Transfarmation’s Business Engagement Specialist. Access resources for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn

Vegan nutrition tips from an expert! Wendy and Stuart speak to Plant Based Health Professionals’ Education Lead, the dietitian Claire Lynch about how to follow the healthiest, most nutritionally-rounded vegan diet.  Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn To contact The Veganuary Podcast email podcast@veganuary.com Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This episode was recorded at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Distorted Podcast Studio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by Jim Moore at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bloody Vegans Productions

The Emmerdale actor James Moore tells us about being vegan on a TV set, his love for pigs, and what it’s like following a plant-based lifestyle with cerebral palsy. Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn To contact The Veganuary Podcast email podcast@veganuary.com Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This episode was recorded at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Distorted Podcast Studio⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by Jim Moore at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bloody Vegans Productions

Dale Vince is the brains behind the UK’s first vegan football club Forest Green Rovers, and Ecotricity, the only UK energy company to be certified vegan. In this episode Dale tells us about how he discovered vegan food, what led him to become an energy entrepreneur, and how football has been a powerful tool for promoting a green message. Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn To contact The Veganuary Podcast email podcast@veganuary.com Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Unlimited⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠ This episode was recorded at ⁠⁠⁠Distorted Podcast Studio⁠⁠⁠ Produced by Jim Moore at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bloody Vegans Productions

How should our government reform our food system to ensure it meets our health, climate and nature commitments? We speak to Henry Dimbleby, author of the UK’s National Food Strategy, about the UK’s Food System and how eating less meat and more fruit and veg could is crucial for our future. Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn To contact Wendy and Stuart email podcast@veganuary.com Music by ⁠⁠⁠Music Unlimited⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠ This episode was recorded at ⁠⁠Distorted Podcast Studio⁠⁠ Produced by Jim Moore at ⁠⁠⁠Bloody Vegans Productions

Donate to Veganuary Can business ever be truly green? What are some of the most exciting green business innovations happening now? And why are the cheap vegan sausages so good? Stuart and Wendy discuss this and more with entrepreneur Deborah Meaden who has taken time out of the dragon’s den to speak about her vegan journey. You can find Deborah on X: @DeborahMeaden Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn To contact Kim and Stuart email podcast@veganuary.com Music by ⁠⁠⁠Music Unlimited⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠ This episode was recorded at ⁠⁠Distorted Podcast Studio⁠⁠ Produced by Jim Moore at ⁠⁠⁠Bloody Vegans Productions

⁠Donate to Veganuary⁠ The way we eat impacts animals, the planet and our health. How could we change our behaviour to better protect the animals and environment we cherish? Who better to discuss this than naturalist, TV presenter and advocate for the environment Chris Packham. Chris talks about his love of nature, his vegan journey, and the impact of our food systems. Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn To contact Wendy and Stuart email podcast@veganuary.com Music by ⁠⁠Music Unlimited⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠ This episode was recorded at ⁠Distorted Podcast Studio⁠ Produced by Jim Moore at ⁠⁠Bloody Vegans Productions

Join Stuart and new co-host Wendy for the new series of The Veganuary Podcast. Each week they’ll be joined by a guest who will discuss their vegan journey. Plus, Stuart and Wendy will discuss the most burning questions… How does vegan food compare in the UK and the US? What’s the most cliché thing you can do as a vegan? And which vegetable should be crowned the best ever? Subscribe today! Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn To contact Wendy and Stuart email podcast@veganuary.com Music by ⁠Music Unlimited⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠ This episode was recorded at Distorted Podcast Studio Produced by Jim Moore at ⁠Bloody Vegans Productions

As Veganuary 2023 has now come to a close, Kim & Stu take a look back at this year's Veganuary highlights & celebrate 10 years of Veganuary. Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn To contact Kim and Stuart email podcast@veganuary.com Music by Music Unlimited from Pixabay Production by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions

Stuart and Kim discuss one of the main reasons why people choose to eat vegan: for the animals. They’ll outline some of the things that happen to animals in the food system. Plus they’ll be talking to the world’s first vegan Michelin-starred chef and Veganuary ambassador Alexis Gauthier. Alexis talks about his training as a chef, why he wanted to become vegan, and how he transitioned his London restaurant to a fully vegan menu. Alexis’ restaurants are Gauthier Soho and 123V. Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn To contact Kim and Stuart email podcast@veganuary.com Music by Music Unlimited from Pixabay Production by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions

Stuart and Kim outline some of the ways that eating a plant-based diet could be better for your health, as well as discussing some of the health pitfalls people encounter when they start eating vegan. They’ll also discuss how to meet your nutritional needs from plants, including getting enough protein, calcium, iron, vitamin B12, iodine, omega-3 and omega-6. Finally, they’ll recommend which supplements you should take. Plus we speak to Ella Mills, the woman behind Deliciously Ella, about how switching to a plant-based diet helped to remedy her health troubles. Ella also talks about her approach to cooking, and how she finds inspiration in the kitchen. Follow Deliciously Ella on Instagram (@deliciouslyella), TikTok (@_deliciouslyella), or buy the book ‘How To Go Plant-Based’. Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn To contact Kim and Stuart email podcast@veganuary.com Music by Music Unlimited from Pixabay Production by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions

What do you eat and cook when you’re vegan? Stuart and Kim discuss the best swaps for milk, cheese, eggs, chocolate, fish and meat. Plus they speak to Hannah Carter, the founder and CEO of Oggs, a plant-based egg alternative and sweet treats brand. Hannah talks about her vegan journey, building a plant-based food company, and the challenges of running an ethical business. Visit the Oggs website to learn more. Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn To contact Kim and Stuart email podcast@veganuary.com Music by Music Unlimited from Pixabay Production by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions

Stuart and Kim discuss what to do if you slip up and eat something that isn’t vegan. They’ll also share their tips for dealing with others: interacting with the vegan community, and responding to people who are confrontational about your vegan choices. Plus they speak to Danny Hatchard, the actor best known for Eastenders, Our Girl and Ridley Road about his vegan journey, his relationship with dogs, his fitness and his activism. Follow Danny on Instagram (@1danboy), Facebook (@MrDannyHatchard), Twitter (@1danboy) and TikTok (@dannyhatchard and @dannyandkerry). Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn To contact Kim and Stuart email podcast@veganuary.com Music by Music Unlimited from Pixabay Production by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions

Stuart and Kim discuss some of the basics for getting started with a vegan diet. How do you cook plant-based meals? What do you eat in restaurants? What snacks are great for vegans? What physical changes might you expect when you transition? How do you shop for vegan groceries? Plus they speak to Lucy Watson, star of Made in Chelsea, businesswoman, model and Veganuary ambassador about her vegan journey and her activism. Follow Lucy on Twitter (@imlucywatson), Instagram (@lucywatson) and TikTok (@imlucywatson) Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn To contact Kim and Stuart email podcast@veganuary.com Music by Music Unlimited from Pixabay Production by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions

Switching to a vegan lifestyle, or just trying plant-based eating? The Veganuary Podcast is for you! Presenters Stuart and Kim will discuss their experiences of transitioning to plant-based, discussing some of the challenges they encountered, sharing their tips, and even confessing to some of their biggest vegan fails. And each episode they’ll be joined by a special guest who’ll discuss their own vegan journey. The Veganuary Podcast is the perfect accompaniment if you’re taking part in Veganuary’s month-long vegan challenge. It’s full of great advice for new vegans and veg-curious people, plus there’s loads for people who have been vegan for a while to sink their teeth into. Sign up for Veganuary’s month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan Get daily motivation in a super-short video each day in January at youtube.com/VeganuaryCharity Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn To contact Kim and Stuart email podcast@veganuary.com Music by Music Unlimited from Pixabay Production by Jim Moore at Bloody Vegans Productions