Best The LAB Miami Podcasts (2025)

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Farmed Animal Sanctuaries 2025 57:25

3d ago57:25

57:25

As Kathy Stevens, at the helm of Catskill Animal Sanctuary for over 25 years, moves to her next chapter, she gives up the inside scoop on what it's like to run a sanctuary, what the sanctuary movement means in the overall animal rights movement, and how we can save the most animals and move the most people veganward during these challenging times. …

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The Omnivore's Deception 59:47

9d ago59:47

59:47

Regenerative agriculture. Farm to table. Humane meat. These are buzzwords of a movement led by Michael Pollan, Joel Salatin, and others who believe that animal foods are fine if they come from the "right" farms. Today's guest, Professor John Sanbonmatsu, excoriates their argument in his new book The Omnivore's Deception, making an on-target and hea…

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Rip Esselstyn, from Engine 2 to Plant-Based Superstar 48:41

18d ago48:41

48:41

World-class triathlete, #1 NYT bestselling author, host of the Plant-Strong Podcast, and Plantstrong Foods CEO Rip Esselstyn shares some "inner Rip" plus health hacks for eating whole plants foods and enjoying life to the max. Website/company: https://www.plantstrong.com Retreats: https://www.liveplantstrong.com/retreat (the next one is in North Ca…

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Food Whisperer Ellen Kanner and Miami Vegan 40:57

25d ago40:57

40:57

You know Ellen Kanner for her Substack, Broccoli Rising, her years as HuffPo's Meatless Monday columnist, and as the "soulful vegan" whose previous book was Feeding the Hungry Ghost: Life, Faith & What to Eat for Dinner. She's back in author mode with Miami Vegan: Plant-Based Recipes from the Tropics to Your Table. Website: https://www.soulfulvegan…

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Yoga for Osteoporosis 49:43

1M ago49:43

49:43

Guest Loren Fishman, MD, is a yogi who studied under B.K.S. Iyengar in India and long practicing doctor of physical medicine in New York City. He is also the undisputed expert on using yoga to prevent and reverse osteopenia and osteoporosis, the subject of his newly revised and updated book, Yoga for Osteoporosis. Website: https://www.manhattanphys…

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American City That DEFIES the Haters & STANDS with ISRAEL | Miami Beach’s Mayor Tells All 10:53

1M ago10:53

10:53

While much of the world stays silent, one bold American city is taking a stand—loud, proud, and unapologetically pro-Israel. In this explosive episode, Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner pulls back the curtain and reveals how his city became a beacon of courage and conviction during Israel’s darkest hour. 🔥 What really happened behind the scenes after…

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Game-Changing Peta Lawsuit for Animals in Labs 39:22

1M ago39:22

39:22

Game-Changing Peta Lawsuit for Animals in Labs The First Amendment promises not only freedom of speech but freedom to hear speech. In this landmark suit against the NIH and NIMH, today's guest, Jeff Kerr, and other Peta attorneys are demanding that Americans be allowed to hear the protestations of macaque monkeys involved in 40 years of painful, ir…

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Israel’s Food Rescue Blueprint: Turning Surplus into 400,000 Meals Weekly-A Scalable Model for Your City 22:21

2M ago22:21

22:21

From Food Waste to Lifesaving Meals. In this episode of The Israeli Trailblazers Podcast, host Jennifer Weissmann sits down with Joseph Gitler, founder of Leket Israel, to explore how one bold idea turned into a national model for fighting hunger and climate change. Leket rescues surplus food—from hotel buffets to corporate cafeterias—and delivers …

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Not Protein Again! 41:14

2M ago41:14

41:14

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine's Xavier Toledo, registered dietitian, specializing in the intersection of nutrition and communications, tackles the current social media trend of bashing plant-based eaters on the protein question. Website: https://pcrm.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitianxavier/…

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Chef Bai on Breaking Up With Dairy 37:05

2M ago37:05

37:05

In this episode: the dope on dairy, some fab recipe guidance on making cheeses, milks, creams, yogurts, even cottage cheese and crème brûlée, and the reason why we're seeing so much anti-vegan venom on social media with Bailey Ruskus (Chef Bai). She's Cordon Bleu-trained but these recipes are for those of us who aren't. Now a brilliant vegan influe…

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Love Meat but Hate Emissions? How Israel’s Lab-Grown Meat Is Reshaping Climate & Food Futures 9:32

2M ago9:32

9:32

How Science Is Rethinking Protein to Save the Planet. And Israel’s Bold Mission to Solve Global Food Insecurity. Is lab-grown meat the real food future or just another tech fad? In this episode of Israeli Trailblazers, we explore how Israeli scientists and startups are revolutionizing how we feed a growing planet through cutting-edge food tech inno…

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Lifelong Vegan on Ex-Vegans & the State of the Movement Now 1:06:24

2M ago1:06:24

1:06:24

TEDx speaker and fulltime vegan advcate Sarina Farb grew up vegan in Kansas and is now carrying the message far and wide with insightful presentations on topics including "The Ex-Vegan Phenomenon," on which she has some fascinating ideas. Sarina is also at the helm of a unique festival slated for Sept. 18-22 in, yes, Kansas: Thrive Alive Vegan Fest…

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What Happens Psychologically When You Go Vegan? 48:36

2M ago48:36

48:36

Veganism isn't just a change of diet. It's a change of heart, one that clinical psychologist Angela, Crawford, PhD, studied at length for her new book, The Vegan Transformation. Based on a large number of questionnaires submitted and interviews conducted, Crawford has determined pyshcological shifts––some of them quite surprising––that take place w…

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The Jewish Narrative War—And the Brand Fighting Back. 22:10

2M ago22:10

22:10

Write Your Story—Before the World Rewrites It for You. In this eye-opening episode, branding powerhouse Eitan Chitayat breaks down the viral “I’m That Jew” movement—a bold campaign reclaiming Jewish identity from media distortion and cultural erasure. From Albert Einstein to rising influencers, discover how one tagline became a rallying cry for glo…

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Food, Culture, Community 57:36

2M ago57:36

57:36

Yoga teacher, ayurvedic educator, and culinary instructor Christina Gdisis (pronounced Dee-sis) alchemically blends her Greek heritage, animal rights sensibilities, spiritual path, and deep appreciation of both food and nature in her work as The Conscious Vegan Kitchen and in this conversation. Website: https://www.consciousvegankitchen.com Faceboo…

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Can a Damaged Heart Heal Itself? Israel Says Yes. 17:16

3M ago17:16

17:16

🫀What if heart attack damage wasn’t permanent? In this mind-blowing episode, discover how Israeli scientists are defying biology—using cutting-edge molecules to regenerate heart tissue and restore function once thought lost forever. But that’s just the beginning. Meet Network 8400—Israel’s secret weapon in global health innovation. Modeled after th…

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A Year of Compassion with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau 48:58

3M ago48:58

48:58

A vegan luminary for over 30 years, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau makes compassion accessible and joyful in this interview and in her new book, A Year of Compassion: 52 Weeks of Living Zero-Waste, Plant-Based, and Cruelty-Free. Website: JoyfulVegan.com Instagram: @Joyfulvegan Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/colleenpatrickgoudreau…

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Veganism, Yoga & Newsweek's Pet of the Year 56:46

3M ago56:46

56:46

You know the universe has something big in store when your first job out of college is personal trainer for Dr. Deepak Chopra. That's how it was for today's guest, Kathleen Kastner, yoga instructor and former studio owner, children's book author, and cat-mom of Noah, the rescue voted Newsweek's first Pet of the Year. Website: https://www.kathleenka…

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From Baghdad to Tel Aviv: A Filmmaker’s View on Israel’s Soul 25:23

3M ago25:23

25:23

Award-winning Israeli filmmaker Duki Dror joins us to explore the untold stories shaping Israel, Jewish identity, and the fragile line between freedom and extremism. In this powerful episode, Dror shares the inspiration behind SuperNova—his gripping new documentary capturing the 24 hours following the October 7 Hamas terror attack at the Nova music…

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Good Sense Nutrition for Real-World Vegans 55:07

4M ago55:07

55:07

Ginny Messina, RD, MPH, is a breath of fresh air on the nutritional landscape, based as she is in science, ethics, and common sense. Get Ginny's take on controversies such as seed oils and beef tallow, her expertise on calcium and B12 for vegans, and thriving as a vegan in a not-yet-vegan world Website: https://www.theveganrd.com Books: Vegan for L…

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Israel’s Deep Sea Secrets: Could This Be Earth’s Alien Frontier? 16:09

4M ago16:09

16:09

What if the next giant leap for science isn’t in space—but hidden beneath the waves off Israel’s coast? In this mind-expanding episode of Israeli Trailblazers, we plunge into the abyss with Israeli scientists uncovering life thriving in total darkness, freezing temperatures, and crushing ocean pressure. From methane seeps to climate clues to radica…

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Dying Dead Sea: Why This Natural Wonder Is Disappearing. 15:15

4M ago15:15

15:15

The Dead Sea is vanishing. Will you stand by and watch history disappear? One of the world’s greatest natural wonders—sacred to billions across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—is shrinking by four feet every year. The Jordan River is its lifeline, and the world isn’t doing enough to save the Dead Sea. Oded Rahav, founder of Dead Sea Guardians, swa…

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Grief, Gratitude & Marching Forth 46:56

5M ago46:56

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Rather than focusing on veganism, today's show looks at a vegan doing something remarkable. Writer Deborah Shouse experienced the death of her adult daughter and, at the urging of a grief counselor, wrote letters to her daughter -- and transcribed the messages that came back. Deborah's Books: Letters From the Ungrateful Dead: A Grieving Mom's Surpr…

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Humane, Non-Lethal "Pest" Control 1:05:03

5M ago1:05:03

1:05:03

If mice, ants, or other little folks are a problem, Kevin Newell of Humane Wildlife Solutions has the answer. While his award-winning company is based in Scotland, vegan and animal advocate Newell works with individuals and businesses around the world. In this episode he shares practical solutions for getting your home back -- and nobody gets hurt.…

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Boom! The Israeli AI Startup Taking Over Vacation Rentals. 17:22

5M ago17:22

17:22

Uncover how Israel's culture of innovation is reshaping the vacation rental industry! On this episode of Israeli Trailblazers, we’re joined by Shahar Goldboim, founder of Boom—the world’s first AI-powered property management system designed for short-term rentals. Shahar shares how his IDF training prepared him to navigate and thrive in the fast-pa…

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PBD Grey: Vegan Hip Hop Artist, Foodie, Entrepreneur 41:49

5M ago41:49

41:49

Grey is a Renaissance man who rose to prominence when his Vegan Thanksgiving music video went viral eight years ago. He is still a force in Hip Hop, a restaurateur, founder of Plant-Based Dripping (vegan message wear), and an integral part of Vegan and Friends, Atlanta's weekly vegan market. We talk about how all these aspects converge with his str…

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Adair Moran: Stuntwoman, Aerialist, Lifelong Vegan 40:23

5M ago40:23

40:23

For this special 500th episode, Victoria's daughter, Main Street Vegan coauthor, and cohost in the early days of the the Main Street Vegan Podcast, returns to the program to talk about growing up vegan and working in the physically demanding fields of stunts, aerial performance, and stage fighting. Instagram: @AdairStunts Facebook: https://www.face…

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Middle East’s Greatest Threat in 27 Minutes. 27:06

6M ago27:06

27:06

Why should the Middle East conflict matter to you? Qatar mediating 'peace' talks with Hamas? Its impact reaches far beyond the region, affecting global stability (shipping lanes, technology, trade, etc) and your daily life. In this urgent episode, Michael Rubin, American Enterprise Institute Senior Fellow and Middle East expert, explains why Israel…

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From Award-Winning Journalist to Dog Rescuer 57:47

6M ago57:47

57:47

Karen Asp is a veteran magazine writer and author specializing in health and fitness (and she holds world records in Nordic Walking). She is also an animal rights advocate who has met the near demise of magazines by immersing herself in dog rescue. We talk about the state of journalism, the digital world, and how hands-on work with dogs enriches th…

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Yoga, Life & Caring with Tara Stiles 44:32

6M ago44:32

44:32

Bestselling author and wellness expert Tara Stiles shares her yogic journey and a lifestyle based on caring for ourselves and each other. A vegan, and a former dancer and model, Tara is founder of Strala Yoga, supporting ease and well-being. Tara's website: https://www.stralayoga.com Instagram: @TaraStiles Select books: Yoga Cures: Simple Routines …

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