Tofu Talk Podcast

Friendchip Series Season Finale - This week's episode is the series finale of the Friendchip Series and features a special guest Arnav "Arnie" Roy. Arnie is the host of the Grateful Living Podcast and a new friend of ours. He is a mental health advocate who publishes weekly episodes to inspire you to be the best you that you can be. He is also a youtuber sharing moments of his life through fun and entertaining vlogs. We thought it would be a great opportunity for Arnie to share his experiences, regrets, and more when its comes to the importance of friendships and developing support systems. Please check out the links below to see Arnie's amazing content, and we truly appreciate your continued support of our show!  Arnie's Content: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gratefullivingpodcast/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Bo0LHtRJJNJBUYIceg27w/about Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hn4ttttmbWfVqAhWh4Jhi?si=_laVXIijQMyUvrvoTtM-KQ&dl_branch=1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/grateful-living/id1503185956 Contact us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tofutalkpod/ Email: TofuTalkPodcastt@gmail.com

Friendchips Series Part 2 - In this episode, we share our yin/yang of the week and then dive into an open discussion about the difficulties in maintaining friendships as we age. As we get older, careers, responsibilities and changing priorities cause many of us to drift apart. We hope you enjoy this fun conversation and thank you for the constant support. Please share any feedback you have! Contact Us: www.instgram.com/tofutalkpod

Friendchips Series Part 1 - Welcome to the Friendchips Series! Over the last 1.5 years, we've seen an increase in loneliness due to restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic (which were much needed!). In today's episode we explain why friendships are important to us, why we seek and build friendships, how it makes us feel as individuals, and what we look for when making new friends. Prioritizing these friendships not only has a direct link to a longer life, but the sense of community will also increase the quality. We hope you enjoy the episode and appreciate all of the feedback you provide! Contact us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tofutalkpod/

Empty Ocean Season Finale - In this week's episode, Asia and I list out our top 5 favorite badass ocean activists and explain why we chose these 5 to highlight. With their diverse backgrounds, platforms, and forms of activism - we truly think each of these resources provide helpful insight and share firsthand what is occurring in our oceans. We hope you all enjoy the episode, and make sure to check out additional resources and links below!  1. Madison Stewart aka Shark Girl Madison  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharkgirlmadison/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wFegzw6MswHd3VuVa6OH5?si=0qJigUSnTRKmai39p9NR_g&dl_branch=1 2. Dr. Sylvia Earle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.sylviaearle/ Website: www.mission-blue.com 3. Sea Legacy - Founded by Cristina Mittermeier (Photographer, National Geographic Photographer, Ambassador for UN SDG 14, Sony Artisan), Paul Nicklen (Nat Geo Contributor, Sony Alpha Artisan), and Shawn Heinrichs (Emmy Winning Cinematographer, photographer) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sealegacy/ 4. Earthrise Studio - Jack/Finn Harries+ Alice Aedy - A creative studio dedicated to communicating climate and imagining a new world. 🌏 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthrise.studio/ The BREAKDOWN: https://linktr.ee/earthrise.studio 5. Sea Shepard - The only international marine conservation organization using direct action and a fleet of ships to protect, conserve and defend marine wildlife. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seashepherd/ Website: www.seashepherdglobal.org/IG

Empty Ocean Series Part 2 - In this episode, we wanted to discuss a recent event that is having a devastating effect on our oceans. The "Dead Zone" that has been appearing in the Gulf of Mexico over the last 50 years has repeatedly reached record size in recent years due to a 30% higher increase in nitrogen and phosphorus from the Mississippi river runoff. We share our experiences handling the increase in climate tragedies and address some steps to deal with climate anxiety. We hope you all enjoy the episode because we sure enjoyed recording it!  Resources: https://thecounter.org/gulf-of-mexico-fishers-dead-zone-climate-change-algal-blooms/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBGZtNJAt-M - Is recycling even worth it anymore? Contact us at: https://www.instagram.com/tofutalkpod/

Empty Ocean Series Part 1 - Welcome to the Empty Ocean Series! We thought it would be a great idea to kickstart this series by sharing a review and our thoughts on the popular and recently released film Seaspiracy. Seaspiracy is a 2021 documentary film about the environmental impact of fishing directed by and starring Ali Tabrizi, a British filmmaker. The film examines various human impacts on marine life and advocates for ending fish consumption. Lastly, we provide a few action steps for ourselves and our society in order to make a meaningful impact on our planet. Please leave a rating/review and let us know what you think by messaging us over @TofuTalkPod on instagram!  Instagram accounts to check out and additional resources:  https://www.instagram.com/seaspiracy/  https://www.instagram.com/seashepherd/  https://foodispower.org/animals-of-the-sea-2/commercial-fishing/  https://www.greenpeace.org/usa/oceans/issues/overfishing-destructive-fishing/  Contact us at: https://www.instagram.com/tofutalkpod/

Innovation Series Finale - In today's episode we had the opportunity to sit down and chat with the one and only Erica Korff aka Vegan Kween! Erica is the founder of @vegan_kween and has been vegan since October of 2016. She has made it her mission to break the stereotype that eating & living vegan is difficult to do. Always being a bit of a foodie, Erica quickly adapted to a vegan diet by finding substitutes and goodies that were too delicious and colorful to not share on Instagram and her website. Her passion is helping people find their next meal, and helping promote plant-based products and restaurants around Boston and beyond. Now, with VeganZine, Erica has partnered with Kayla (interviewed on episode #27) to bring the veg Boston community together by sharing reviews, recommendations, spotlights, and more. Throughout this interview Erica shares how she got started on social media, her top 3 favorite vegan dishes in Boston, and SO MUCH MORE!  Where to find and connect with Erica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vegan_kween/ https://vegankween.com/ https://TheVeganZine.com/ Contact us at: https://www.instagram.com/tofutalkpod/

Innovation Series Part 2 - In part 2 of the innovation series we share with you our thoughts on the wording that is used plant based alternatives. Recently in the European Union, Amendment 171 also known a the Dairy Pride Act was tabled by the department of agriculture and rural development. This legislature will make it the vocabulary used in many plant based alternatives illegal to be used (example: Alternative to milk). We dive into the who, what, when, where, and why of this amendment, and share with you the impacts it may have on the plant based industry worldwide.  Amazing Article by Oatly - https://www.oatly.com/uk/stop-plant-based-censorship Earthling Ed Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzm07220K2Y&t=640s

Innovation Series Part 1 - Would You Eat Lab Grown Meat? In the premiere of the Innovation Series, we discuss plant based trends in the food industry and how innovation plays a critical role in exposing individuals to this sustainable and humane food system. We kick it off with our Yin/Yang of the week and then dive into a conversation about food innovation that we hope you'll all enjoy!  Please leave us a rating/review over on Apple and don't forget to share this episode with your friends and family! Contact us @TofutalkPod on Instagram! New Harvest Website: https://new-harvest.org/ - Global Nonprofit building the Field of Cellular Agriculture Omnipork Website: https://omnipork.co/about-us/ - Vegan Pork/Spam Brave Robot Website: https://braverobot.co/ - Animal Free Dairy

Rising Up Series Finale - In today's episode we have a good friend and supporter of the show Dan Kenary with us today. Dan is a graduate of Bridgwater State University in Exercise Science and Nutrition and Merrimack College for Masters in Exercise and Sports Science with a fellowship as a strength and conditioning coach at Boston College. Dan teaches Nutrition at Anna Maria College in Paxton, MA. He is also the founder of Dan Kenary Performance which is an online exercise and nutrition coaching platform where he customizes plans through educating them through the process. Lastly, he is also the co-host of the French Pressed Podcast which is available on Spotify (linked below). In this episode we discuss how movement can lead to improvement in all aspects of an individuals life, and get to hear about Dan's process as an online trainer and coach.  Dan's Kenary Performance: https://www.dankenaryperformance.com/ French Pressed Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5VXZBywfRr4vMcZxKL0XKL?si=HTVg8JeQRYKljxw3RSUNaA

Rising Up Series Part 2 - In episode 2 of the Rising Up Series, we wanted to share with you our thoughts on the relationship between physical and mental health. Through our experiences, physical health and activity makes an impact on our mental well-being everyday and we passionately believe that in order to "rise up" and create a better life for yourself, its important to have an understanding of this relationship. Physical activity looks different to all of us, it can be as extreme as running a marathon or as simple as a morning stretch, but the impact on our mental health is all the same. Thanks for your continued support and we hope you enjoy this episode. Please head over to Apple Podcast and leave a rating/review and share this episode with a friend, family member, or on your social media platform as it goes a long way in helping more people hear our experiences. We love the conversations we have with you all on a daily basis over @TofuTalkPod on instagram so please feel free to contact us!

Rising Up Series Part 1 - We are premiering this series with a special guest while we are out in San Diego! In this episode, we sit down with Rima Sheehab (@RiseWithRima on instagram and Asia's sister) as we discuss the importance of creating systems in order to achieve your goals and flourish in any environment. Rima recently began documenting her fitness journey, but has been constantly improving her health over the last 5 years and shares how she has able to create a lifestyle that is sustainable to her individual needs and goals. We hope you all enjoy the episode and as always, feel free to contact us with any feedback or topics you would like us to discuss @TofuTalkPod on Instagram!

Cultivating Creativity Series Finale - In the finale of the "Cultivating Creativity" Series, we had the opportunity to sit down and chat with longtime friend and full-time videographer/creative Connor Dever (based in San Diego). This interview has us learning from Connor about the creative process, free-lance career, and emotional impact of creativity, but leaves us inspired by his unwavering work ethic to make his dream into a reality. If you're looking for an example of somebody who took the unconventional route and is "riding the wave" make sure to tune into this episode. Also check us out @TofuTalkPod on Instagram, leave us a rating/review on Apple, and tune in everywhere you listen to podcasts! Thank you for the continued support and we hope to bring you more inspiring individuals onto the show in the future. 

Cultivating Creativity Series Part 2 - As we get older and face new challenges it's easy to lose the creativity we once had as children. In this episode, we talk about the importance of maintaining creativity throughout your life and how to reclaim your creativity if you lose it. We share our experiences and the different challenges we faced and how to actively work towards reclaiming your childhood creativity. Thank you for your support and check us out on instagram @TofuTalkPod!

Cultivating Creativity Series Part 1 - In part 1 of the Cultivating Creativity series, we wanted to get personal and share with you our thoughts and experiences when it comes to self-expression and creativity. Asia poses a great question, "Which comes first: creativity or confidence?" which leads to an intriguing conversation. Thank you for your support and if you enjoyed the episode connect with us @TofuTalk on instagram!

How to Act Series Finale - In the finale of the "How to Act" series, Kayla Kaplan M.S. (she/her) aka @VeggieKayla on instagram, joins the show to discuss all things veganism, activism, and social media related. In addition to being a wonderful human being, Kayla is the Co-CEO of @TheVeganZine and also co-host of the @Foodspacepod! She is an anti-oppression vegan and believes strongly in the need for intersectional advocacy for collective liberation. We discuss the introduction to Kayla's choice to go vegan and how it was deeply rooted in her Jewish culture, our individual thoughts on what an activist is, and how the innovation of social media allows us to cast a wider net by using our platforms. Thank you for your continued support and let us know what you think @TofuTalkPod on instagram! Instagram Accounts discussed: 1. @VeggieKayla 2. @TheVeganZine 3. @IyeLovesLife 4. @Veggiekins 

How to Act series Part 2 - In part 2 of the How to Act series we reflect on how our decision to go vegan opened our eyes to the plethora of social justice issues that are going on and how all of these issues are interconnected. We define intersectional veganism, cultural appropriation within the food blogging industry, and explain why silence can speak louder than words. Thank you for your continued support! Please leave us a rating and review on Apple podcasts and contact us @TofuTalkPod on Instagram. 

How to Act Series Part 1 - In part 1 of this series, we introduce the topic, provide our high-level understanding of what activism is, and share action steps you can take to get involved. With all of the issues going on around the world, it can sometimes feel like what we do as individuals is not enough which can lead us to inaction towards these causes. We share how we choose what causes to focus our time towards and how the growing popularity surrounding social media has led to an increase in activism and also allowed us to play a bigger role. Thank you for your continued support and please connect with us on Instagram @TofuTalkPod

PSA: Stop Asian Hate Crimes. Since the beginning of the pandemic, there has been a massive increase in Asian American Hate Crimes. In 2019, roughly 200 hate crimes were reported. That number has skyrocketed to 3000 since the beginning of the coronavirus due to dangerous rhetoric utilized by political leaders. In this episode, we discuss the recent rise in hate crimes, share our own experiences dealing with hate crimes, talk about why our communities need help, and share resources to help educate and inform ourselves and our audience about the ways we can help these communities. Check out the sources below and as always, please let us know any feedback/additional resources we can share to help stand in solidarity and assist our communities.  How to help: Report a hate crime at StopAAPIHate.Org Donate to HateIsAVirus.org, CAASF.org, AdvancingJusticeAAJC.org Educate Yourself IG accounts:  @HateIsAVirus - understand the recent hate that is growing since the beginning of the pandemic.  @Nextshark - Asian American News Resource @StopAAPIHate - national coalition addressing anti-asian hate amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Welcome to part 3 of The Side Effect Series! Every wonder how much of an impact your lifestyle has on the environment? In this episode, we discuss how a vegan lifestyle helped us become more aware of the impact we had on the environment and share plenty of experiences, facts, and resources to help emphasize the importance of this issue. Helpful Links:  @earthrise.studio @intersectionalenvironmentalist @chicksforclimate @venetialamanna @ssustainably_ @jackharries @earthlinged