Climate & Cuisine Podcast
Welcome to the Climate & Cuisine Podcast, where we explore the intersection of food choices and environmental impact. We delve into the profound benefits of veganism for our planet. Join us as we uncover how adopting a plant-based lifestyle can positively influence our environment, from reducing greenhouse gas emissions to preserving biodiversity. Discover the delicious world of vegan cuisine and its potential to shape a sustainable future for generations to come. Tune in to learn how small changes in our diets can make a big difference for the health of our planet
Episodes
Are we treating the root cause of chronic illness, or just handing out more pills? In this eye-opening interview, we sit down with Dr. Michael Klaper, a medical pioneer with over 50 years of experience, to uncover the undeniable power of a whole-food, plant-based diet.
Dr. Klaper breaks down how we can actively reverse conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, and type 2 diabetes simply by changing what we put on our plat...
If you’re searching for plant-based fitness, vegan longevity, or how to build muscle after 50, this episode is a must-watch.
In this powerful and deeply human conversation on the Climate and Cuisine Podcast, we sit down with bestselling author and plant-based fitness coach Maxime Sigouin, whose journey spans farm life, bodybuilding, elite modeling, caregiving through cancer, and helping thousands reclaim their health.
This episode ...
What if one of the most powerful climate actions was already on your plate?
In this episode of Climate & Cuisine, host Jane DeMarines sits down with Addison Chantz, Associate Executive Director of the Farm Animal Rights Movement, for an honest and hopeful conversation about how everyday food choices impact the climate, our health, and the future of our planet.
From navigating holiday indulgences to building sustainable, plant-f...
How can local leadership and food choices accelerate real climate solutions?
In this episode of Climate & Cuisine, hosted by Jane DeMarines, we’re joined by Sarah Kogel-Smucker, Montgomery County’s Climate Change Officer, to explore how communities can lead the fight against climate change—starting with policy, resilience planning, and what’s on our plates.
🌍 In this conversation, we discuss:
How Montgomery County aims to cut ...
In this thoughtful and timely episode of Climate & Cuisine, host Jane DeMarines sits down with restaurateur, caterer, and musician-turned-entrepreneur Michael Jantz-Moon for an honest conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the climate power of plant-based food.
Michael shares the behind-the-scenes realities of navigating economic disruption in the Washington, DC area—from widespread job losses and neighborhood restaura...
In this inspiring episode of Climate & Cuisine, host Jane DeMarines sits down with filmmaker, journalist, and vegan advocate Ray Kowalchuk to explore the powerful intersection of food, film, and climate action.
Ray shares his journey from film student to Executive Director of the International Vegan Film Festival, which began in 2018 and has since grown into a global, multi-day celebration around World Vegan Day. Together, Jane...
In this episode of the Climate & Cuisine Podcast, host Jane DeMarines sits down with filmmaker, YouTube creator, and long-time vegan activist Chris Cooney, best known for his viral brand The Vegan Zombie and his new feature film, Vegan Zombies A44.
Chris shares the fascinating journey that led him from an unfulfilling day job to creating a zombie-themed vegan cooking show, a bestselling cookbook published in multiple languages,...
In this powerful episode of Climate & Cuisine, host Jane DeMarines sits down with award-winning journalist and bestselling author Michael Grunwald, whose latest book We Are Eating the Earth: The Race to Fix Our Food System and Save Our Climate exposes one of the biggest truths about climate change—our food system is at the center of it all.
Grunwald shares compelling insights from his book, built around the groundbreaking work ...
How do we turn facts into feelings—and data into action? In this compelling episode, host Jane DeMarines sits down with Dr. Garrett M. Broad, Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Rowan University and Provost’s Fellow for Sustainability, to explore the art and science of environmental communication.
Together, they dive deep into how stories shape sustainability movements, why emotional connection is essential to inspire c...
In this inspiring episode of Climate & Cuisine, host Jane DeMarines sits down with Saurabh Dalal, a lifelong ethical vegan, physicist, and environmental advocate, to explore how shifting to a plant-based lifestyle can transform our planet’s future.
Saurabh shares his journey from multi-generational vegetarian roots to becoming vegan in 1991 — a decision grounded in compassion and science. Together, Jane and Saurabh dive into th...
At one time, Chuck Carroll — now known as The Weight Loss Champion — weighed 420 pounds on a 5’5” frame, consuming nearly 10,000 calories of fast food every day. With a 66-inch waist and a 6XL shirt, he was on a path toward an early grave. But after confronting his food addiction, Chuck turned his life around — losing over 270 pounds and keeping it off for more than 15 years through the power of a plant-based lifestyle.
In this ins...
Are the “healthy” foods in your pantry secretly fueling your inflammation? 🧐 In this eye-opening episode, author and nutrition expert Cyd Notter — age 70 and thriving — breaks down the hidden truths behind refined sugars, food labels, and how what we eat every day silently shapes our health.
Discover: 🍭 The shocking reasons refined sugar triggers inflammation in your gut and brain. 🥣 How to read nutrition labels like a pro (and s...
Are the “healthy” foods in your pantry secretly fueling your inflammation? 🧐 In this eye-opening episode, author and nutrition expert Cyd Notter — age 70 and thriving — breaks down the hidden truths behind refined sugars, food labels, and how what we eat every day silently shapes our health.
Discover: 🍭 The shocking reasons refined sugar triggers inflammation in your gut and brain. 🥣 How to read nutrition labels like a pro (and s...
What happens when a single conversation changes the course of your life — your health, your family, and even the planet? In this powerful and heartwarming episode, Erin DeMarines and Jane DeMarines share their vegan origin story, the health breakthroughs that inspired them, and the creation of their podcast Climate & Cuisine under the nonprofit Climate Diet.
🔥 You’ll discover:
* How Erin’s triathlon coach sparked her plant-bas...
From Texas cattle rancher’s wife to vegan activist, Renee King Sonnen—known worldwide as The Rowdy Girl—shares her extraordinary journey of courage, compassion, and transformation. 🌱🐄
In this powerful episode of Climate & Cuisine, hosted by Jane DeMarinis, discover: ✨ How Renee went from ranch life to rescuing her husband’s entire cattle herd. ✨ The shocking Halloween moment that turned her vegan overnight. ✨ The creation of ...
What’s the real cost of the food on your plate? In this powerful episode of Climate and Cuisine, Jane DeMarinis, Executive Director of Climate Diet, speaks with Labor Justice Advocate, Chair of Climate Diet and Workplace Fairness Executive Director Edgar Ndjatou about the hidden human toll of climate change—especially on farmworkers and outdoor laborers.
🌡️ As temperatures soar and extreme heat becomes the new normal, thousands of...
Discover the inspiring story behind PLNT Burger with co-founder & marketing director Jonah Goldman! 🌍✨ From going vegetarian at age 10 after bonding with a rooster named George 🐓, to launching a mission-driven, chef-crafted, plant-based fast food revolution 🍔🥤—this episode dives deep into Jonah’s passion for compassion, sustainability, and conscious eating.
Hear how PLNT Burger partnered with Whole Foods, why plant-based di...
Are you ready to discover how what’s on your plate could change the future of our planet? In this episode of Climate Diet's "Climate and Cuisine" podcast, Executive Director Jane DeMarines sits down with Megan Jones from Friends of the Earth to unpack the surprising connections between school food, climate change, and the power of plant-based eating! 🌍🥗
What you’ll learn in this episode:
* How a childhood documentary sparked Mega...
Join us on Climate and Cuisine, the podcast for Climate Diet, as Executive Director Jane DeMarines sits down with Dr. Sydney Pryor, a postdoctoral research associate and lecturer at George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health.
In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the critical link between the US agri-food system, human health, and our planet. Dr. Pryor shares her groundbreaking research on how high...
🎙️ In this powerful episode of Climate and Cuisine, host Jane DeMarinas welcomes back Dr. Janet O’Shea, UCLA professor and co-author of the groundbreaking Newsweek op-ed, "Even One Person's Food Choices Affect the Whole Planet." They dive deep into how our everyday food decisions—from what's on our plate to what's in our grocery carts—directly impact climate change. 🥦🌍 With timely discussions around Passover, Easter, and the cli...
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