Podcasts about asheville veganfest

Here is my final episode from the 2019 Asheville VeganFest. As you’ll here me say in this episode, this was the talk that made me think “I should have recorded that!” So Dr. Naik and I have been trying to schedule this talk for many months. Finally, here it is! If you’d like to follow … Episode 117 – How to Talk to Your Doctor About Being Vegan (Dr. Priyumvada Naik) Read More »

Here’s another episode from the 2019 Asheville VeganFest. This episode is really about 6 years in the making, as I met Dr. Betty Smith back in 2013 at the Acorns A Go-Go Groovy Vegan Fest in Greenbelt, Maryland. We had dinner that night and I found myself under her spell. She is such a wonderful … Episode 116 – Dr. Betty Smith (Lifestyle By Nature) Read More »

Episode 115 (Air Date: September 20th, 2019) Here's another episode from the 2019 Asheville VeganFest. This episode features a talk from a vegan athlete panel including bodybuilder Erin Fergus, runner Dr. Betty Smith, powerlifter Daniel Austin, and lifestyle coach Brittany Sadé. Follow those of them who are on Instagram: Erin Fergus: @veganfergiefitness Daniel Austin: @veganxmeathead Brittany Sadé: … Episode 115 – Vegan Athletes (at Asheville VegFest) Read More »

Episode 115 (Air Date: September 20th, 2019) Here’s another episode from the 2019 Asheville VeganFest. This episode features a talk from a vegan athlete panel including bodybuilder Erin Fergus, runner Dr. Betty Smith, powerlifter Daniel Austin, and lifestyle coach Brittany Sadé. Follow those of them who are on Instagram: Erin Fergus: @veganfergiefitness Daniel Austin: @veganxmeathead Brittany Sadé: … Episode 115 – Vegan Athletes (at Asheville VegFest) Read More »

Episode 114 (Air Date: July 18th, 2019) So there I was hosting the 2019 Asheville VeganFest, introducing speaker after speaker, when I got the idea: Why not record these speakers and share their talks on the podcast? The first person I asked was Lisa McDonald of Sanctuary Brewing Company and Sweet Bear Rescue Farm.  She was … Episode 114 – Balancing Animal Care, Self Care & Work Life (Lisa McDonald) Read More »

Episode 114 (Air Date: July 18th, 2019) So there I was hosting the 2019 Asheville VeganFest, introducing speaker after speaker, when I got the idea: Why not record these speakers and share their talks on the podcast? The first person I asked was Lisa McDonald of Sanctuary Brewing Company and Sweet Bear Rescue Farm.  She was … Episode 114 – Balancing Animal Care, Self Care & Work Life (Lisa McDonald) Read More »

This week, Paul and Andy discuss vegan food adventures in NC, CT and NYC, give a review of the Asheville Veganfest, break down the latest news, and move on to […]

While you're at it, support the show, grab a book with Audible, or start shopping at Thrive Market. Recently we had the opportunity to work with Brother Wolf Animal Rescue at Asheville Veganfest. While there we managed to steal away some speakers for a quick two on one chat. One of the speakers, Renee King-Sonnen, stole the show with her amazing story and amazing energy. After spending sometime talking with her during and after recording we couldn't pass up a chance to have her on the show for a long form interview. Renee's story is not like any other. After marrying her now husband and cattle rancher, Renee settled in to be a typical rancher's wife. Though she always had animal rights and welfare buzzing around in her mind she suppressed the urge to succumb, something many of us have felt and done. In an attempt to follow tradition she purchased a calf with intention to raise to market weight and to be sold for food. While going through the process something began to wake within her and she wasn't able to keep what she knew to be true and decided she'd had enough. Renee was able to recognize what she and the other ranchers were doing wasn't right and decided to make a change. The calf that she raised leant her name to her new home, "Rowdy Girl Sanctuary". We talked with Renee King-Sonnen about her waking up, working with other ranchers and rancher wives to further the cause, and a very moving story about a strong calf that thought her, and I'm sure you, a lot about the future of animal welfare and the future of sanctuaries. If you can, please take some time and support the efforts of Rowdy Girl Sanctuary. You can also become a member or adopt an animal and get some great perks while supporting the sanctuary and help some amazing animals. ABOUT RENEE KING-SONNEN Renee, a native Houstonian, is the Executive Director and Founder of Rowdy Girl Sanctuary in Angleton, Texas. She remarried her husband Tommy Sonnen, a multi-generational cattle rancher in 2009 and moved to the ranch. She fell in love with farm animals, having no idea her life was about to transform. After witnessing time and again the baby calves going to the sale barn she became extremely depressed. In October 2014, she went vegan as a result and began researching factory farming and the compassionate alternative, farm sanctuaries. She desperately consulted with leaders in the vegan movement, determined to do whatever she could to create sanctuary out of what was once a beef cattle operation in the heart of cattle country. VEGAN: EVERYDAY STORIES The documentary Vegan: Everyday Stories features Renee King-Sonnen along with other prominent figures in the plant based movement. The movie focuses on a set of very different vegans, their journey, and their everyday lives. A great movie free of graphic imagery to inspire others that they too can make an amazing life change and be happier and healthier than ever before. EPISODE RESOURCES Rowdy Girl Sanctuary's website Rowdy Girl Sanctuary's Facebook Rowdy Girl Sanctuary's YouTube Vegan: Everyday Stories CHECK OUT OUR STORE Interested in getting some awesome CV swag? Visit CuriouslyVegRadio.com/cvdesigns for awesome CV swag and make sure to stop by MattHughesArt.com for a limited edition, signed print made exclusively for Curiously Veg! Curiously Veg Art Nouveau Curiously Veg Art Nouveau 2 "Find Your Why" - White Text "Find Your Why" - Black Text You can even pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, or a mug with some great artwork printed on it.

Find out how to subscribe on your device now! While you're at it, support the show, grab a book with Audible, or start shopping at Thrive Market. If you're able to help support Brother Wolf Animal Rescue please view their wishlist or make a donation directly. If not then we ask that you follow them on Facebook and share their efforts with others. Hope, Dave, and Matt had an amazing weekend at the Asheville VeganFest presented by Brother Wolf Animal Rescue. Though we were only able to spend one of the two days at the event we saw some amazing speakers, heard some inspiring stories, and our very own vegan renegade was called into action to speak on the vegan athlete panel. We had some minor technical difficulties but streamed the event over Facebook, it was a great success with a lot viewers. If you somehow missed our streaming you can view them on our Facebook video page. A few of the speakers were able to make to the pre-party as well and we snagged them for a quick chat. Renee King-Sonnen: Rowdy Girl Sanctuary Matt Frazier: No Meat Athlete Jen Peer Patrik Baboumian: Strongman and world record holder We were also honored to have a few of these speakers sit down with us for a quick "one on two" after their talks. RENEE KING-SONNEN Renne from Rowdy Girl Sanctuary has an amazing story. She married into the Texas rancher way of life and in an attempt to find solidarity with her rancher husband she raised a calf. While doing so she became aware of it's sentience and began educating herself. Though she struggled to find balance with her internal battles and her marriage she hit a breaking point. Instead of he choice for compassion breaking down her relationship she turned her husband around and converted their cattle ranch into an animal sanctuary. MATT FRAZIER Matt Frazier is well known as the No Meat Athlete and has a popular podcast (just like us). Matt's transition was slow as he worked his way into a plant-based life. Our short chat with Matt ended up focusing on making small changes and working toward gradual improvement. He also shared how he raises his young children on a vegan diet but at the same time, not sweating the small stuff. PATRIK BABOUMIAN Patrik Baboumian is just as powerful as his name sounds. Considered the strongest man in German, one of the strongest in the world, and holding multiple world records you would assume he would be a meat eating powerhouse. Instead he's a plant eating vegan badass. After Dave fangirled we were still able to get a glimpse into Patriks view on diet, training, how his journey from a meat eater, vegetarian (eating 6lbs of cottage cheese), and finally a vegan was the best decision he's ever made. ASHEVILLE VEGANFEST WRAP UP We can't state how much we enjoyed our time at VeganFest and we look forward to working with Brother Wolf Animal Rescue more next year. From the speakers, to the vendors, to the companionship of other compassionate minded people we know you'll have a great time as well. We'll see everyone there next year! CHECK OUT OUR STORE Interested in getting some awesome CV swag? Visit CuriouslyVegRadio.com/cvdesigns for awesome CV swag and make sure to stop by MattHughesArt.com for a limited edition, signed print made exclusively for Curiously Veg! Curiously Veg Art Nouveau Curiously Veg Art Nouveau 2 "Find Your Why" - White Text "Find Your Why" - Black Text You can even pick up a t-shirt, hoodie, or a mug with some great artwork printed on it.

Find out how to subscribe on your device now! While you're at it, support the show, grab a book with Audible, or start shopping at Thrive Market. We have been nominated for the Podcast Awards in the health category. We are very excited and with your help we have a chance to win. You can vote everyday at podcastawards.com until June 12. Scroll down to the health category and submit your vote for Curiously Veg Radio. Follow us at facebook.com/curiouslyveg for reminders while voting is open. Thanks for your help and enjoy the show. We have a double-delight for our listeners in this episode! We are super excited to announce that Curiously Veg has partnered up with the Asheville VeganFest to bring you live coverage and interviews with the speakers! Your favorite hosts will be livin la vida veggie in Asheville this Friday and Saturday for the pre-party and a day of speakers and vendors! Come out and enjoy Asheville VeganFest in person or watch the panels live on our Facebook page! Make sure you like our page and turn on the notifications so you don’t miss one minute of the fun! We'll also be streaming behind the scenes as well as getting personal on Snapchat and Twitter. If you can't make it to the event, like and follow us for the live stream. For the second half, we had the absolute pleasure of interviewing one of Hope’s health heros, Dr. Howard Jacobson, or Dr. J! We chatted about what put him on the plant-based path, being an evidence-based consultant, motivating people to take charge of themselves, and the journey to becoming an ultramarathoner. We delve in how our comfort has become our biggest enemy to our health, how to overcome that safe zone by getting your daily dose of vitamin P(ain). Dr. J fills us in with why we, as a society, needs to become comfortable with being uncomfortable if we are going to thrive. ABOUT HOWARD JACOBSON, PHD Howard Jacobson, PhD is a health educator, author, and broadcaster from Pittsboro, North Carolina. He is host of the Plant Yourself Podcast and founder of TribeWell.us. He is contributing author to Proteinaholic, by Garth Davis, MD, and Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition, by T. Colin Campbell. Howard coaches, consults, and speaks on health and fitness for individuals, families, organizations, and communities. BOOKS MENTIONED Being Wrong By Kathryn Schulz Diet for a New America By HJ Kramer Your Survival Instinct is Killing You By Marc Schoen The Power of Fifty Bits : The New Science of Turning Good Intentions Into Positive Results By Bob Nease