<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Real Men Eat Plants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Men Eat Plants goal is simple, to end the stigma that surrounds men choosing to live a plant-based lifestyle.]]></description><link>https://realmeneatplants.nextwavesites.com/home</link><generator>EmDash</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 21:26:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://realmeneatplants.nextwavesites.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[From Classroom to CPG: How K.C. Sullivan Built a National Mushroom Empire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Casey Sullivan, a veteran environmental science teacher, shares the decade-long journey of scaling Two River Mushrooms from a local organic farm into a national award-winning functional broth brand.
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This approach, combined with understanding your eating habits and adjusting one element at a time can lead to lasting health improvements.]]></description><link>https://realmeneatplants.nextwavesites.com/post/the-only-nutrition-question-that-finally-helped-me-what-actually-matters-enough-to-change</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4ae06b67-0f03-43ff-8453-d0d0bccb5984</guid><category><![CDATA[Quote]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:11:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://realmeneatplants.nextwavesites.com/_emdash/api/media/file/01M5MYM94Q7A1MMSVP6JND7M5J.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Dennstedt</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decoding the Food System: Who's Really Controlling Your Choices?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Individuals often assume food choices are personal, but food systems prioritize manufacturer, retailer, and regulatory incentives over consumer health. Implement practical strategies, like label scrutiny and strategic shopping, to regain control over personal dietary decisions.]]></description><link>https://realmeneatplants.nextwavesites.com/post/decoding-the-food-system-who-s-really-controlling-your-choices</link><guid isPermaLink="false">26afa22a-31c1-4440-b931-2eb55ae0d8b0</guid><category><![CDATA[Journal]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:53:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://realmeneatplants.nextwavesites.com/_emdash/api/media/file/01M5MYMAR4MW8QR86SCXB33AC4.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Bryan Dennstedt</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop Thinking Veganism Has to Be Perfect: Why Compassion and Progress Matter More]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people are curious about plant-based living but feel overwhelmed by the idea of “doing it right.” In a thoughtful episode of The Glen Merzer Show , author Glen Merzer  sits down with classical pianist, educator, and author Joanne Kong  to remind us that going vegan does not require perfection, just compassion and curiosity. Joanne is the co-author of Vegan Made Easy , a practical guide designed for people exploring plant-based eating at their own pace. She explains that most of us were...]]></description><link>https://realmeneatplants.nextwavesites.com/post/stop-thinking-veganism-has-to-be-perfect-why-compassion-and-progress-matter-more</link><guid isPermaLink="false">53ed04fe-7b90-401c-a982-cb50e28c0477</guid><category><![CDATA[Glen Merzer Show Podcast]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:26:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://realmeneatplants.nextwavesites.com/_emdash/api/media/file/01M5MYMC23RV8TNKDP05BTQDCW.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Klause</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop Chasing Imitation Foods: Why Real Change Starts With Community, Not Corporations]]></title><description><![CDATA[For years, many of us believed that replacing animal products with plant-based versions would be the key to transforming the food system. But in a recent episode of The Glen Merzer Show , bestselling author Glen Merzer  sits down with vegan pioneer Miyoko Schinner  to explore why that strategy may have reached its limits. Miyoko, founder of the iconic plant-based cheese brand Miyoko’s Creamery, opens up about her very public and painful departure from the company she built. While the story...]]></description><link>https://realmeneatplants.nextwavesites.com/post/stop-chasing-imitation-foods-why-real-change-starts-with-community-not-corporations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">b8d113fb-201e-40eb-83bc-04ce511120d3</guid><category><![CDATA[Glen Merzer Show Podcast]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:13:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://realmeneatplants.nextwavesites.com/_emdash/api/media/file/01M5MYMC4XJR8KVGJ8VKPTY0C9.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Klause</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop Chasing Perfection: Why Consistency Beats Diet Trends Every Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many people, health feels like a moving target—new diets, extreme workouts, and unrealistic timelines that rarely stick. In a recent episode of The Glen Merzer Show , Glen sits down with Maxime Sigouin , founder of Mavy Wellness , to explain why lasting health isn’t about hacks or labels—it’s about consistency, mindset, and meeting people where they are gms-maxime-sigouin. Maxime’s journey is anything but linear. He grew up on a farm in Quebec, became a competitive bodybuilder,...]]></description><link>https://realmeneatplants.nextwavesites.com/post/stop-chasing-perfection-why-consistency-beats-diet-trends-every-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4052ade2-9c56-4311-a5b1-8628c6e1cfff</guid><category><![CDATA[Glen Merzer Show Podcast]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:17:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://realmeneatplants.nextwavesites.com/_emdash/api/media/file/01M5MYMD0NYEJ4AAG5AQ4GY581.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Klause</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embracing a Plant-Based Lifestyle: Highlights from the Thrive Alive Fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world increasingly leaning towards health-conscious choices, the Thrive Alive Fest stands out as a unique gathering of like-minded individuals celebrating a vegan lifestyle. In this episode of The Glen Merzer Show, Glen and Sarina Farb, a lifelong vegan, discusses the festival's remarkable experiences, workshops, and speakers that aim to inspire both seasoned vegans and curious newcomers alike. 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As the host of the Better Life for Animals  podcast and a mission-driven children’s author, Cheryl is leveraging her two decades of financial expertise to solve one of the biggest challenges in the vegan space: sustainability . In our latest episode of the...]]></description><link>https://realmeneatplants.nextwavesites.com/post/banking-on-compassion-strategic-growth-for-plant-based-advocacy-with-cheryl-moss</link><guid isPermaLink="false">b11a84cd-8b66-4106-a31d-c36ee8cd0f78</guid><category><![CDATA[Plant Based On Fire Podcast]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:04:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://realmeneatplants.nextwavesites.com/_emdash/api/media/file/01M5MYMDNR946WWK4BQR5MAZDW.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ximena Diaz Velazquez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[💥 Uncompromising Truth: Gary Yourofsky on Speciesism, Masculinity, and the Ethical Imperative to Go Vegan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vegan activist Gary Yourofsky reveals the brutal truth behind our food, defining speciesism as the ultimate injustice and challenging notions of masculinity. Learn his uncompromising approach and the single most powerful action you can take to dismantle animal agriculture.]]></description><link>https://realmeneatplants.nextwavesites.com/post/uncompromising-truth-gary-yourofsky-on-speciesism-masculinity-and-the-ethical-imperative-to-go</link><guid isPermaLink="false">f5dae5c7-7bc0-4d34-b5e1-baa16d3a6a92</guid><category><![CDATA[Real Men Eat Plants Podcast]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:10:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://realmeneatplants.nextwavesites.com/_emdash/api/media/file/01M5MYMDRRWQ7TPHYWC8MSQK9C.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ximena Diaz Velazquez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Igniting Your Niche: How Karine Lang Mastered the Art of Plant-Based Business]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the dynamic world of vegan entrepreneurship , true success often hinges on an unwavering commitment to a mission and the mastery of a specific niche. In the latest episode of the Plant Based on Fire podcast , host Bryan sat down with Karine Lang , a 20-year vegan, serial entrepreneur, and the visionary founder of Lang Signature Travel  and Fine Veg Love . Her story offers a powerful blueprint for plant-based business  owners seeking to maximize profit and impact within the industry. The...]]></description><link>https://realmeneatplants.nextwavesites.com/post/igniting-your-niche-how-karine-lang-mastered-the-art-of-plant-based-business</link><guid isPermaLink="false">911f506b-9c5f-4bce-8186-bb760201d48a</guid><category><![CDATA[Plant Based On Fire Podcast]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:19:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jEsCaUkpWiQ/maxresdefault.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><dc:creator>Ximena Diaz Velazquez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forging the Unbreakable Mind: A Psychologist's Guide to Plant-Powered Mental Toughness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stop Fearing Change: True Masculinity is Found in Courage and Compassion The journey to a plant-based life for men is often less about physical strength and more about mental toughness. Despite undeniable proof that a plant-powered diet fuels peak performance (from ultra-marathoners to world-class bodybuilders) a deep-seated social conditioning persists, wrongly linking masculinity to meat consumption. This psychological barrier is the real challenge. 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In our latest podcast episode, host Bryan welcomes two...]]></description><link>https://realmeneatplants.nextwavesites.com/post/real-men-eat-plants-podcast-wisdom-courage-the-vegan-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3e0d961a-30de-4861-97eb-27dd80b7bdc9</guid><category><![CDATA[Real Men Eat Plants]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:19:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://realmeneatplants.nextwavesites.com/_emdash/api/media/file/01M5MYMFWFSPY6JZABPGWV3J80.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Klause</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tess Challis Stops Aiming for Perfection and Gets Healthier!]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this inspiring episode of The Glen Merzer Show , nine-time vegan cookbook author Tess Challis  opens up about her decades-long journey...]]></description><link>https://realmeneatplants.nextwavesites.com/post/tess-challis-stops-aiming-for-perfection-and-gets-healthier</link><guid isPermaLink="false">be13cfa5-6fe4-4273-b4e2-b44dab849244</guid><category><![CDATA[Glen Merzer Show Podcast]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:30:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://realmeneatplants.nextwavesites.com/_emdash/api/media/file/01M5MYMFXQYC8CASMBESHPPJSM.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Klause</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Angela Crawford on The Vegan Transformation]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this powerful episode of The Glen Merzer Show , psychologist and advocate Dr. Angela Crawford  shares an intimate look into the...]]></description><link>https://realmeneatplants.nextwavesites.com/post/dr-angela-crawford-on-the-vegan-transformation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3d39e32d-863f-455f-9c48-8ca088e4d01e</guid><category><![CDATA[Glen Merzer Show Podcast]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 03 Aug 2025 21:00:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://realmeneatplants.nextwavesites.com/_emdash/api/media/file/01M5MYMG9H66VNR7C6KQ2P5NC2.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Klause</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vance Lehmkuhl on Veg History in Philadelphia]]></title><description><![CDATA[On this episode of The Glen Merzer Show , Glen sits down with longtime vegan advocate and historian Vance Lehmkuhl  for a fascinating...]]></description><link>https://realmeneatplants.nextwavesites.com/post/vance-lehmkuhl-on-veg-history-in-philadelphia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">910f3291-8960-4a38-b539-49244cf2e764</guid><category><![CDATA[Glen Merzer Show Podcast]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 21:30:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://realmeneatplants.nextwavesites.com/_emdash/api/media/file/01M5MYMGZSYA7N0CWSF89S43R7.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Klause</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>