The Healthification Podcast

Todays conversation is a change of pace to a degree however it also feels relevant and timely. For those of us who become vegan to align our actions with our values it feel like an entirely authentic decision. Yet then, we all too often slam up against the complexities of relationships with non-vegans. Of being effective and impactful – whether ... READ MORE

This conversation is in part a follow up to E856 with Lisa DeCrescente the writer and Executive Producer of The Next Girl film and E859 with Jamie Logan the film’s lead. Lisa gave us an a behind the scenes look at the making of this powerfully moving film that presents as a drama about a young girl born into a ... READ MORE

I have a new podcast recommendation for you! Just So You Know is a PETA production. Each week, Jamie Logan and Justina Adorno, compare what we’re all being told about an important topic with, the truth about what we do to animals.  This great concept is executed with both #truthbombs and enough fun that (I hope!) non-vegans will listen too. Today I’m ... READ MORE

At 34, Philip Wollen was Vice-President of Citibank. The Financial Press named him in the “Top 40 Brightest and Best” executives in Australia. During his travels, by age 40 he’d witnessed cruelty so egregious he decided to do all he could to alleviate suffering, and give away everything he owned, with warm hands, and die broke. Today, he is a ... READ MORE

On May 19th, 2016, Vegan Mountaineer Kuntal Joisher stood on the summit of Mt. Everest and accomplished his dream. Although as you will soon hear, guilt would follow. Because as passionate as Kuntal is about the mountains, he is at least as committed to speaking out for the animals, as an ethical vegan. Back in 2016, vegan food was the ... READ MORE

I was so caught up in the horrors of the dairy industry after prepping for this conversation with Lisa DeCrescente about her original screenplay The Next Girl film that I called it a documentary multiple times! It’s not. As Lisa shares, this is a drama about a girl born into a dystopian reality that cleverly prevents a non-vegan audience from ... READ MORE

For 4 years, Georgie Purcell worked as Chief of Staff to Victoria’s first Animal Justice Party MP – Andy Meddick, playing a key role in achieving legislative reform to better the lives of animals. However after entering a political role at just 26 years old, Georgie was disappointed to see how young women are not represented in our halls of ... READ MORE

Back when I did street activism as a fairly fresh vegan, I would return from events on an absolute high. Not purely because of the conversations I would have with non-vegan strangers… even more so because of the young people that would give up their Saturdays and Sundays to talk about animal rights. The young people I was spending time ... READ MORE

This conversation with Biomedical Scientist Dr Faraz Harsini covers A LOT. I am in awe at the multitude of ways in which Faraz advocates from both an evidence based and ethical framework for a vegan world where human and non-human animals alike, live free from oppression. Faraz, is the Founder and CEO of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection (ASAP), a ... READ MORE

Vegan Actress and Athlete Alicia Ziegler is a Certified Nutrition Specialist and Trainer who has devoted her life to fitness. As a former Bikini Competitor, Cross-fitter, and Sponsored Athlete, Alicia refused prescription medication when doctors diagnosed her with Chronic Fatigue and IBS around 20 years ago. She intuitively sought out a different modality. Alicia went on to obtain a Master ... READ MORE

I’m republishing this show with the amazing Chef Babette Davis because I can not imagine a more inspiring, warm and passionate guest to start 2024 with! If you want to get Stronger, Fitter and Healthier as You Age then Babette is your lady. This is a conversation that left me emotional in the best possible way. You will feel the ... READ MORE

I wish you a warm, joyful, Happy New Year! As I write part two of this solo podcast on, Start Of Year Reflections on Health, Happiness and Creating a Life You Love, I am sitting on a plane embarking on a chapter I’ve been working towards for over a decade. I thought I’d get here sooner. And yet, if I’d know in advance the ... READ MORE

As this 2-part solo podcast goes Live I’ll have started my new life! That sounds dramatic and it feels dramatic in the best possible way. At this time of year you are likely reflecting on the year that was and the year to come that you would like to see. You might be lucky enough to celebrate with people you love while also missing people you have ... READ MORE

I was introduced to my guest today, Rabbi Jonathan Jaffe Bernhard by Richard H Schwartz who I had the pleasure of speaking with in E842. Both men are dedicated to sharing with love and compassion the alignment between Jewish values and a vegan lifestyle. After 25 years at a wonderful congregation, Jonathan decided it was time for a change and a different way of serving ... READ MORE

Today I welcome the amazing Dr Michael Greger back to the podcast. Back in E664 of the Healthification podcast when it was my pleasure to interview Dr Greger for his book How Not To Diet, my most valuable take away, was the absolute 100% certainty that a whole food plant-based diet is not only the healthiest approach to eating, it is also the healthiest and most ... READ MORE