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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
Mental Health
Self-Advocacy
Self-Improvement
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

This week on Vedge Your Best, Erin Stanczyk of EatMoveRest.com shares the health struggles that pushed her to question the standard American diet and eventually build an entirely different life around food, movement, and rest.

Symptoms like anxiety... more

Factory farming is an animal issue, but it is also a story about debt, lost autonomy, pollution, and the pressure many farm families face when powerful companies control the terms. This week, Megan Hunter, Senior Program Specialist for Transfarmation... more

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What if the thing that helps you stay vegan isn’t more willpower, more discipline, or a more perfect plan?

This week we talk about resilience — not as a trait you either have or don’t, but as something you build. Just like a muscle.

After a stretch... more

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What if veganism is not as complicated as people think?

This week Joanne Kong, co-author of Vegan Made Easy: A Practical Guide to Plant-Based Living, visits to discuss what makes veganism more approachable and practical,

Joanne explains why she and... more

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Recent Guests

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
Sherry Shrallow
Author of 'Staying Alive' and heart disease survivor
Episode: 279: Staying Alive: Sherry Shrallow Talks Heart Disease, Food, and the Vegan Volunteer Corps
Chef Ed Harris
Food Network's Chopped Champion, award-winning plant-based chef, global culinary explorer, entrepreneur
The Rich Life community
Episode: 275: Cut, Char, Season: Chef Ed Harris on Making Vegan Food Unforgettable
Angela Yvonne
Journalist and creator behind Vegan Pop Eats, blending vegan living with pop culture and conversation.
Vegan Pop Eats
Episode: 270: From Veganuary to Everyday - Angela Yvonne and VeganPopEats.com.
Kate Galli
Vegan health coach and host of the Healthification Podcast
strongbodygreenplanet.com
Episode: 268: Angry Vegan to Leading with Love: Kate Galli on Protein, Muscle & Mindset

Host

Michele Olender
Life coach, vegan mentor, ADHD matriarch, travel enthusiast; host and driver of conversations.

Reviews

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

    Enjoyable & useful

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    veganman1961
    United Kingdom4 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 States5 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 States6 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
    Australia6 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 States10 months ago

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The show delivers solid guests and clear, actionable vegan tips.
The host creates a safe space for inspiring guests and practical coaching.
Listeners praise its clear, practical guidance on thriving plant-based living.

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#169
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#159
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Talking Points

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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.
290: Out of Sight - An Undercover Investigator’s Fight for Animal Rights and Her Own Survival with Gail Eisnitz
Q: What are some of the dramatic depopulation methods you describe, and why are they so controversial?
Gail explains methods like Ventilation Shutdown Plus and water-based foam, detailing how they are used to rapidly kill large numbers of animals during outbreaks, raising questions about humane treatment, worker safety, and policy gaps in animal welfare law.
290: Out of Sight - An Undercover Investigator’s Fight for Animal Rights and Her Own Survival with Gail Eisnitz
Q: Can you tell me a little bit about Tim Walker and his work with the USDA?
Tim Walker was a USDA brucellosis tester who witnessed cows being skinned while conscious and reported it up the chain; after whistleblowing, he faced retaliation, which Michele and Gail discuss as an example of courageous vigilance and the hurdles whistleblowers face within regulatory systems.

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A practical, psychology-informed wellness show focused on helping midlife women embrace a plant-based lifestyle without guilt or burnout. Episodes blend personal journeys, coaching strategies, and expert guests to address habit formation, language around veganism, and sustainable how-tos—from protein planning and strength training to navigating social situations and media narratives. Noteworthy is the host's emphasis on autonomy and compassionate progress, with a strong coaching perspective that translates vegan living into achievable daily actions.

Fresh angles include translating behavioral science into relatable steps, exploring the tension between strategy and tactics, and using humor and real-world examples to normalize a vegan lifest... more

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2. Gail Eisnitz
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