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Vedge Your Best, Vegan Ideas for Everyone At Any Age

Michele Olender
Veganism
Life Coaching
Plant-Based Diet
Plant-Based Nutrition
Outrage Addiction
Personal Development
Social Media
Mental Health
Health
Chronic Diseases
Kindness
Compassion
Political Polarization
Podcasting
Behavior Change Models
Community Support
Anne Lamott
Whole Foods
Coaching
Self-Improvement

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

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

What if the story making you feel stuck isn't wrong — it's just incomplete?

War, inflation, outrage and doomscrolling. This week Michele shares one of her favorite coaching tools — a single question that interrupts that tunnel vision and opens up wh... more

What does an undiagnosed neurological disorder and the hidden cruelties of American factory farming have in common?

More than you'd think.

Gail Eisnitz spent most of her life unable to get answers about a visual processing condition that doctors d... more

What is plant-based in “real life?"

This week Nancy Albertson—Michele’s long-time Virtual Assistant and behind-the-scenes right hand since the beginning—talks about her vegan practice, the health changes, and why she believes “plant-based people are... more

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Recent Guests

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
Terri Chrisman
Nutritionist, Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional, and author of 'Fabulous Health'
Episode: 265: Absolutely Fabulous: Terri Chrisman, Lifestyle Medicine and Fabulous Health
Kim Giovacco
Founder of Vedge Jaunts & Journeys, a boutique tour company specializing in vegan travel.
Veg Jaunts & Journeys
Episode: 262: Veg Jaunts & Journeys: How Kim Giovacco Built a Thriving Vegan Travel Community
Day Radley
Founder of the Vegan Chef School
Vegan Chef School
Episode: 253: Plant-Based Cooking As An Act of Personal Liberation: Chef Day Radley from The Vegan Chef School

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 States4 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 States5 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 States9 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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#46
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Apple Podcasts
#176
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284: Stop the Press: Athena Kugblenu on Veganism, Humor & the Media
Q: What spurred you on to start doing comedy for money?
Athena became motivated after noticing that comedians who she found unfunny were making millions, leading her to realize she could pursue comedy seriously.
284: Stop the Press: Athena Kugblenu on Veganism, Humor & the Media
Q: How did you crack the veganism code?
Athena explains that her multicultural background and familiarity with cooking from scratch made the transition to veganism seamless.
279: Staying Alive: Sherry Shrallow Talks Heart Disease, Food, and the Vegan Volunteer Corps
Q: What advice do you have for someone suddenly facing health issues?
Sherry suggested finding doctors aligned with lifestyle medicine principles and doing personal research to understand dietary choices.
279: Staying Alive: Sherry Shrallow Talks Heart Disease, Food, and the Vegan Volunteer Corps
Q: Tell us a little bit about what happened, the abridged version?
Sherry shared her experience of having a heart attack unexpectedly at work and how that led her on a journey to recovery and discovery of plant-based nutrition.
275: Cut, Char, Season: Chef Ed Harris on Making Vegan Food Unforgettable
Q: Tell me a little bit about how you came to a Plant-Based Vegan Lifestyle.
Chef Ed describes his family's journey into veganism after watching documentaries that changed their perspective on meat consumption, leading to a deep emotional connection to animal welfare.

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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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1. Karina Inkster
2. Athena Kugblenu
3. Sherry Shrallow
4. Chef Ed Harris
5. Angela Yvonne
6. Kate Galli
7. Terri Chrisman
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