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Vedge Your Best, Vegan Ideas for Everyone At Any Age

Michele Olender
Veganism
Plant-Based Diet
Life Coaching
Plant-Based Nutrition
Nutrition
Health
Personal Growth
Vegan Lifestyle
Personal Development
Plant-Based Cooking
Healthy Eating
Animal Rights
Vegan Cuisine
Community Support
Self-Improvement
Mental Health
Self-Advocacy
Plant-Based Lifestyle
Stoicism
Food Architecture

There has never been a more important time to be Vegan. Vedge Your Best is the only podcast aimed at teaching midlife women how to limit and eliminate the consumption of animal products without feeling deprived, overwhelmed or unsupported, even if no one you know is Vegan. Life Coach Michele Olender will show you how living Vegan is the superpower that will unlock your possibilities and give you t... more

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Latest Episodes

Does your to-do list say things like doctor, camp, garden, library, tofu—or simply dump?

Those words may remind you that something needs attention, but they don’t tell you what to do next. Often, a vague item keeps moving from list to list because i... more

What happens when you stop letting the algorithm choose what you learn and start building your own course of study?

In the first installment of my summer" personal curriculum," I open Peter Singer’s Animal Liberation Now: The Definitive Classic Rene... more

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What would it look like to build your own Personal Curriculum around veganism, animal advocacy, and our relationships with other animals?

This week, Michele introduces a summer reading series centered around her Personal Curriculum for the summer of... more

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This week on Vedge Your Best podcast, we revisit the Save Our Bacon Act and the 2026 US Farm Bill, and ask what backlash against veganism, animal welfare, and plant-based change actually mean? There’s still time to communicate with the Senate here.

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Recent Guests

Annette Henry
Vegan Breathing Coach, half of the duo Henry and Henry
Henry and Henry – Vegan Breathing Coaches
Episode: 298: Email Apnea, Anxiety & Sleep with Henry & Henry - The Vegan Breathing Coaches
Graham Henry
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Henry and Henry – Vegan Breathing Coaches
Episode: 298: Email Apnea, Anxiety & Sleep with Henry & Henry - The Vegan Breathing Coaches
Erin Stanczyk
Plant-based lifestyle advocate, co-founder of EatMoveRest.com, author of The Happy Healthy Plant-Based Cookbook
EatMoveRest.com
Episode: 295: Plant Based With Kids: Erin Stanczyk from EatMoveRest.com
Megan Hunter
Senior Program Specialist from the Transformation Project
TransFarmation Project
Episode: 294: The Human Cost of Farming Animals - The Transfarmation Project.org
Joanne Kong
Leading, internationally known vegan advocate; professor of music; co-author of Vegan Made Easy
University of Richmond; Vegan Made Easy (Lantern Publishing & Media)
Episode: 292: Vegan Made Easy - A Practical Guide to Plant-Based Living with Joanne Kong
Gail Eisnitz
Chief Investigator for the Humane Farming Association, author and animal advocate
Humane Farming Association
Episode: 290: Out of Sight - An Undercover Investigator’s Fight for Animal Rights and Her Own Survival with Gail Eisnitz
Nancy Albertson
Virtual Assistant and plant-based community organizer
Pro Admin Virtual Assistant Services
Episode: 289: "Plant Based People Are Hiding" - Nancy Albertson, Virtual Assistant
Karina Inkster
Coach Kay, No BS Vegan podcast host
No BS Vegan
Episode: 287: Vegan Strength Training, Protein, and Healthy Aging With Karina Inkster
Athena Kugblenu
Comedian, author, podcaster, and commentator known for her wit and humor.
Episode: 284: Stop the Press: Athena Kugblenu on Veganism, Humor & the Media

Host

Michele Olender
Host of the show, Life coach and vegan advocate

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 87 ratings
  • Enjoyable & usegu

    Enjoyable & useful

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    veganman1961
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • My episode

    Michele was an amazing host. Thank you so much for the thoughtful convo we had. Wishing you much success in all you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chefboye
    United States8 months ago
  • Powerful and empowering

    Love Michele’s interview style and how she brings a unique slant to how we can thrive with a vegan lifestyle- in ways that truly empower and are doable in the real world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AngelaCrawford
    United States9 months ago
  • Love the Vedge YOUR Best message.

    Grateful to have found this show. Michele creates a safe space for inspiring guests and also, high values solo shows.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kate Galli
    Australia9 months ago
  • Great ideas for anyone but specifically translated to those making g a big change like plant based living

    Audible
    5
    Michele P. Olender
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests and topics are described as solid and relevant to vegan living today.
Listeners consistently praise the host's warm, engaging coaching style and depth of practical tips.
The show is viewed as a safe, empowering space that helps midlife listeners move forward with confidence.

Chart Rankings

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#46
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#205
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#226
Australia/Arts/Food
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#149
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Talking Points

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294: The Human Cost of Farming Animals - The Transfarmation Project.org
Q: What is the practical process for a farmer to start a transition with you?
Farmers share their current situation, then the approach is tailored to goals and capacity, focusing on repurposing existing spaces, starting with small-scale production like mushrooms or greens, then scaling and diversifying as they gain autonomy and stability.
294: The Human Cost of Farming Animals - The Transfarmation Project.org
Q: Can you tell me what the Transformation Project is?
Transformation works with farmers to solve the problems of factory farming by addressing debt loops, loss of autonomy, and waste management, and by helping them transition to specialty crops and mushrooms, with grants and technical assistance to support these transitions.
292: Vegan Made Easy - A Practical Guide to Plant-Based Living with Joanne Kong
Q: How should someone approach talking to non-vegans, like family members, with kindness and clarity?
Lead with personal benefits and experiences, stay patient, and avoid shaming; recognize that cultural and emotional factors are involved, and keep the focus on compassionate choices rather than strict perfection.
292: Vegan Made Easy - A Practical Guide to Plant-Based Living with Joanne Kong
Q: Why isn't it easy?
The idea that veganism requires expensive, special ingredients is a misconception; in reality, most people are already partly vegan by eating fruits, vegetables, and staples, and simple swaps can make meals vegan without sacrificing flavor or cost.
289: "Plant Based People Are Hiding" - Nancy Albertson, Virtual Assistant
Q: Tell me a little bit about what brought you into Vedge Your Best orbit?
Nancy describes how she started supporting Michele's work, moved into the plant-based direction herself, and began building a community around plant-based living in Rockport, Maine, including coordinating classes and talks.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show targets midlife women exploring plant-based living without sacrificing enjoyment or social ease. Episodes center on practical veganism, mindset coaching, and accessible wellness, often blending personal growth with strategies for sustaining plant-based choices in real life, aging, and midlife transitions. A consistent thread is turning small steps into durable change, with guests ranging from vegan advocates and fitness coaches to researchers and writers who explore representation, nutrition, and culture. Notable is Michele Olender's coaching-forward approach and emphasis on compassionate, doable progress, making the content feel practical, supportive, and empowering for listeners navigating midlife vegan journeys.

Overall, the p... more

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