Best Matt Inkster Podcasts (2025)

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Happy holidays, and join our free 5-day No-B.S. Health Reset! 4:07

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Thank you so much for tuning in to this show! A short holiday message from me, and an invitation to join something exciting: The 5-Day No-B.S. Health Reset, which runs from January 4-8, 2026. Sustainable change comes from small behaviours, not January shame spirals. Learn more and reserve your spot at karinainkster.com/reset.…

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NBSV 212: Vystopia: the anguish of being vegan in a non-vegan world, with psychologist and author Clare Mann 54:13

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Vystopia is the profound anguish many ethical vegans experience when living in a non-vegan world. Clare Mann explains why this response is normal rather than pathological, how the burden of knowing affects mental health, and why vegans are often misunderstood by families, professionals, and society at large. We explore compassion fatigue, burnout, …

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NBSV 211: Strength at 72 — Vegan powerlifting nun Pat Farrell and Coach Katya Gorbacheva 44:33

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At 72, Pat Farrell is turning heads in the powerlifting world. Pat is a Dominican sister, a longtime advocate for social justice, and a dedicated vegan who has recently taken the strength community by storm. She joins me to share her journey into competitive powerlifting, her rapid progress in training, and what it feels like to become known as the…

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NBSV 210: Minimal time, maximum strength — Coach Matt Taylor on training that fits your life 55:02

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In this episode, I'm joined by strength coach Matt Taylor to talk about what it really takes to get stronger when life is busy. We dig into the concept of bare-ass minimums: the essential actions that keep you progressing even during chaotic weeks—and how to build a training routine that fits into real life. Matt shares how he coaches lifters to ma…

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NBSV 209: What a fish knows (and feels) — animal sentience and vegan ethics with Jonathan Balcombe 52:58

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Biologist and bestselling author Dr. Jonathan Balcombe joins me to discuss fish sentience, the surprising intelligence of fishes, and what science reveals about how they think and feel. Jonathan holds a PhD in ethology, the study of animal behaviour, and has dedicated his career to understanding and communicating the inner lives of animals. He's th…

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NBSV 208: Matthew C. Halteman on the joyful case for going vegan 57:49

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Veganism isn't about saying no; it's about saying yes. Philosophy professor and author Matthew C. Halteman joins me to make the joyful case for going vegan. It's an invitation to live in alignment with your values — and eat ridiculously good food while you're at it. We dig into why most people already want a more vegan world (even if they don't cal…

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NBSV 207: Multisport coach Saskia Bjornson on vegan endurance, open-water confidence, and beginner-friendly triathlons 47:57

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Vegan triathlete and coach Saskia Bjornson joins me to talk about endurance on plants, building confidence in open water, and why her sold-out beginner triathlon is changing the game. We dive into the power of food as a gateway to change, how to tackle fear and anxiety in sport, and what it means to make endurance events inclusive, low-waste, and f…

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NBSV 206: Busting fitness & menopause myths with Christopher Barker 56:01

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Coach and clinical nutritionist Christopher Barker (author of Mansplaining the Menopause) is here for a no-B.S. tour through female health, strength, and longevity. We tackle the most persistent menopause myths (including HRT fears), what habits *actually* affect body composition, RED-S and under-fuelling, sane protein targets on a plant-based diet…

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NBSV 205: Muscles, myths, and macros: A no-B.S. guide to vegan strength training 20:33

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What really matters for getting stronger on a vegan diet? Spoiler: it's not spending hours on cardio or obsessing over tiny details. In this episode, I break down the 4-part health and body composition hierarchy we use with our coaching clients. It's a simple pyramid that shows where to focus your energy for the biggest results. You'll learn why nu…

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NBSV 204: Athlete. Advocate. Changemaker. Candace Burton on building a global plant-based future 28:51

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From rowing as part of the first all-Black women's 8 at the world's largest regatta, to helping steer over $8 million in grants that fuel plant-based change, Candace brings the same grit from the boat to her work in philanthropy. We dive into her journey to veganism while training as an athlete, the lessons she's carried from sports into leadership…

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NBSV 203: Author Anne Broyles on empowering kids to tackle climate change with veganism 42:24

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We discuss Anne's new children's book, Eating to Save the Planet: How Veganism Helps Fight Climate Change. We also explore how Anne's Cherokee heritage and commitment to diversity shape her writing, why kids need books that act as "windows and mirrors," and how young readers (and the rest of us) can take climate action through our food choices. Fro…

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NBSV 202: Iain Tolhurst on how the world's first stock-free farm grows 120 tons of food annually with zero animal inputs 46:49

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Iain Tolhurst is a pioneer of stock-free organic farming who's been growing vegetables for nearly 40 years without a single animal input. No manure, no bone meal, no grazing animals—just thriving soil, rich biodiversity, and 120 tons of vegetables per year. You'll learn how this groundbreaking system works, why it's more climate-resilient than conv…

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NBSV 201: John Sanbonmatsu on The Omnivore's Deception — the myth of ethical meat 45:44

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Is "ethical meat" just a comforting bedtime story for omnivores? Philosopher and author John Sanbonmatsu joins me to unpack the myths that keep animal exploitation hidden in plain sight — from the illusion of "humane" farming to the deep cultural stories we tell ourselves to feel morally innocent. Drawing from his new book The Omnivore's Deception,…

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NBSV 200: Live from my studio—chats with listeners, team call-ins, and kitten shenanigans 52:12

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For the first time ever, The No-Bullsh!t Vegan Podcast goes LIVE! Join me in my Powell River recording studio (with a tiny kitten desperately trying to break in) as we celebrate 200 episodes of myth-busting, strength-building, and plant-powered badassery. I'm joined by amazing listeners, clients, and members of the K.I. team for an unscripted, comm…

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NBSV 199: More than a diet — The psychological shifts of vegan living with Dr. Angela Crawford 49:50

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What happens when going vegan transforms more than just your plate? In this episode, I'm joined by psychologist and author Dr. Angela Crawford to explore the emotional, psychological, and even spiritual shifts that often come with the vegan journey. We talk about the myth of deprivation, the reality of abundance, and the inner alignment that comes …

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NBSV 198: Thom Norman on ending factory farming through evidence-based giving 35:03

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I speak with Thom Norman, co-founder of FarmKind, a nonprofit organization working to end factory farming through evidence-based giving. Thom shares his personal journey to veganism and why he left a legal career in nuclear energy policy to pursue systemic change for animals. He discusses the unique approach FarmKind takes in identifying and suppor…

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NBSV 197: Coach K's strategy sessions vol. 4 — Muscle recovery, high-protein foods, meal prep, and outsmarting our own brains 49:16

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In this final volume of my free strategy call series, you'll listen in on two coaching sessions packed with plant-based problem solving, strength training tweaks, and behaviour hacks. Anna wants to build muscle alongside MMA and dance without being sore for days, while Rebecca's focused on navigating menopause, portion sizes, and protein goals (wit…

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NBSV 196: Fitness, veganism, and social justice: why politics belong in plant-based health 26:55

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I dive into why fitness and veganism aren't just personal choices—they're political whether we realize it or not. Based on a recent article I wrote, I'm exploring how things like race, class, and ability shape who gets access to fitness and plant-based foods, and why pretending otherwise is itself a political act. This episode was sparked by a podc…

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NBSV 195: Environmental benefits of plant-based agriculture with agrologist Cory Davis 54:23

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Agrologist Cory Davis joins me to unpack the environmental toll of animal agriculture—and the enormous potential of plant-based food systems to reduce emissions, reclaim land, and restore ecosystems. Cory brings a systems-level perspective that blends science, ethics, and practical solutions. He also does some serious myth-busting about "sustainabl…

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NBSV 194: Renowned dietitian Brenda Davis on powering health with plants 52:45

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I'm joined by renowned registered dietitian and plant-based pioneer, Brenda Davis. With decades of experience and 13 books to her name, Brenda shares powerful insights on fine-tuning plant-based diets for every stage of life, and using nutrition to prevent and treat chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes and heart disease. We explore the role of p…

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NBSV 193: How much protein do you really need? A deep dive with Vesanto Melina 54:07

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Registered dietitian and award-winning author Vesanto Melina returns to dive deep into all things vegan protein. With decades of experience in plant-based nutrition, Vesanto shares insights from her latest book, Plant-Powered Protein, debunking common myths about protein intake and addressing how different populations—from strength trainers to olde…

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NBSV 192: Kettlebell training for every body with Coach Damali Fraiser 41:02

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Kettlebell training should be for every body. Coach Damali—kettlebell expert, speaker, and owner of Lift Off Strength & Wellness—joins me to challenge diet culture in the fitness space and share how to make kettlebell coaching more inclusive. She breaks down what it means to approach training from a size-inclusive, trauma-informed, and judgement-fr…

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NBSV 191: Actor, playwright, director, and public speaking coach Lynn Aliya shares her vegan journey 53:24

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If you looked up "powerhouse" in the dictionary, you'd find a picture of Lynn Aliya. This multi-talented dynamo is an award-winning actor, playwright, director, public speaking coach, country radio broadcaster, and now—author of a brand-new book! In this episode, Lynn shares her vegan journey, discusses her latest book, and (drumroll, please) annou…

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NBSV 190: Coach K's strategy sessions vol. 3 — metabolism, macros, calories, and strength training for endurance sports 49:13

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About once a year, I open up my schedule to between 20 and 30 awesome folks on my email list. Each person gets a free strategy session, where they can chat about whatever they'd like! Creating an effective workout plan, brainstorming vegan meal prep, calculating protein requirements, plotting vegan world domination… anything goes! In today's instal…

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NBSV 189: Strength coach Meghan Callaway on training with (and bouncing back from) injuries 54:02

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Time for a catch-up with strength coach extraordinaire and overall powerhouse Meghan Callaway! Cat news! Injury and recovery news (from both Meghan and me)! Business news! We cover it all. Meghan Callaway is a coach with 21 years of experience, a life-long athlete, and an animal lover. Her Ultimate Pull-Ups program has been featured in the New York…

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Happy holidays, and join our free 5-day No-B.S. Health Reset! 4:07

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NBSV 212: Vystopia: the anguish of being vegan in a non-vegan world, with psychologist and author Clare Mann 54:13

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NBSV 211: Strength at 72 — Vegan powerlifting nun Pat Farrell and Coach Katya Gorbacheva 44:33

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NBSV 210: Minimal time, maximum strength — Coach Matt Taylor on training that fits your life 55:02

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NBSV 209: What a fish knows (and feels) — animal sentience and vegan ethics with Jonathan Balcombe 52:58

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NBSV 208: Matthew C. Halteman on the joyful case for going vegan 57:49

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NBSV 207: Multisport coach Saskia Bjornson on vegan endurance, open-water confidence, and beginner-friendly triathlons 47:57

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NBSV 206: Busting fitness & menopause myths with Christopher Barker 56:01

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NBSV 205: Muscles, myths, and macros: A no-B.S. guide to vegan strength training 20:33

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NBSV 204: Athlete. Advocate. Changemaker. Candace Burton on building a global plant-based future 28:51

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NBSV 203: Author Anne Broyles on empowering kids to tackle climate change with veganism 42:24

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NBSV 202: Iain Tolhurst on how the world's first stock-free farm grows 120 tons of food annually with zero animal inputs 46:49

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NBSV 201: John Sanbonmatsu on The Omnivore's Deception — the myth of ethical meat 45:44

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NBSV 200: Live from my studio—chats with listeners, team call-ins, and kitten shenanigans 52:12

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NBSV 199: More than a diet — The psychological shifts of vegan living with Dr. Angela Crawford 49:50

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NBSV 198: Thom Norman on ending factory farming through evidence-based giving 35:03

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NBSV 197: Coach K's strategy sessions vol. 4 — Muscle recovery, high-protein foods, meal prep, and outsmarting our own brains 49:16

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NBSV 196: Fitness, veganism, and social justice: why politics belong in plant-based health 26:55

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NBSV 195: Environmental benefits of plant-based agriculture with agrologist Cory Davis 54:23

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NBSV 194: Renowned dietitian Brenda Davis on powering health with plants 52:45

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NBSV 193: How much protein do you really need? A deep dive with Vesanto Melina 54:07

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NBSV 192: Kettlebell training for every body with Coach Damali Fraiser 41:02

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NBSV 191: Actor, playwright, director, and public speaking coach Lynn Aliya shares her vegan journey 53:24

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NBSV 190: Coach K's strategy sessions vol. 3 — metabolism, macros, calories, and strength training for endurance sports 49:13

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NBSV 189: Strength coach Meghan Callaway on training with (and bouncing back from) injuries 54:02