Climate & Cuisine Podcast

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...

Join us for a powerful and eye-opening conversation with Captain Paul Watson, co-founder of Greenpeace and founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. For over 50 years, he has led the fight against illegal whaling, overfishing, and marine destruction, standing up to governments, corporations, and industries threatening marine life.

Key Highlights -  ✅ The Real Story Behind Sea Shepherd – What led to its success. ✅ Untold Sto...

In this eye-opening episode of Climate & Cuisine, host Jane DeMarines sits down with scientist and activist Gerard Bisshop to uncover groundbreaking research that challenges everything we’ve been told about emissions. From deforestation accounting tricks to the true impact of methane, Gerard exposes why the meat industry is more harmful to the planet than we think. Plus, he shares insights on why the shift to plant-based eating...

Join us for a powerful conversation with Chloe Sorvino, Forbes journalist and author of Raw Deal, as we expose the shocking realities of the meat industry. From corporate greed and price-fixing to worker exploitation and environmental destruction, a handful of billionaires control what’s on our plates—while consumers pay more and farmers earn less.  

But change is possible! Chloe shares how we can break this cycle through ethical f...

In this powerful episode of Climate and Cuisine, we dive deep into the undeniable connection between food and the environment with the incredible Jane Velez-Mitchell—former CNN anchor, bestselling author, and founder of Unchained TV, the world’s only free nonprofit streaming network for plant-based living. 🌎✨

Jane exposes the hidden truths behind animal agriculture, its impact on climate change, and how the media keeps us in the d...

Join us as we sit down with Mark Rifkin, a registered dietitian with expertise in plant-based diets, sustainability, policy, and health. With master's degrees in health education and environmental science, Mark dives deep into the connection between diet, chronic disease, and climate change.

In this episode, we discuss: ✅ The role of nutrition policy in environmental sustainability ✅ How chronic diseases and climate disasters affec...

🌍 Ready to take action for a better planet? In this episode Jane DeMarines sits down with journalist Carolyn Fortuna from CleanTechnica to discuss the powerful intersection of food choices, climate change, and societal shifts. Discover how reducing meat consumption and embracing plant-based diets can positively impact methane emissions and deforestation, while also exploring the role of younger generations in driving climate aware...

🎙️ Join us for an inspiring episode featuring the multifaceted Robert Cheeke—renowned author, bodybuilder, and vegan advocate. 🌱 In this authentic and heartfelt conversation, Robert shares his transformative journey of scaling back from social media to focus on deeper connections, creative work, and living with purpose.

💡 Discover how Robert’s disciplined approach to writing—powered by the simple yet profound advice to “write tw...