Cycles of change: from plant-based athlete to climate advocate, with Kate Strong

In this episode, we sit down with Kate Strong - multiple record-breaking cyclist, age-group World Champion triathlete, climate-activist adventurer, motivational speaker, ex aerospace engineer and of course Plant-Based Health Professionals UK Ambassador.Kate shares her journey from competitive sport and plant-based performance to becoming a leading voice in sustainability and systems thinking.Amongst her many achievements, in 2023 she completed Climate Cycle, a 3,300 mile bike ride around mainland Britain on a hand-made bamboo bike. During these three months, she visited 50 communities, charities, companies, initiatives and projects that are working towards mitigating climate change.Kate explains how lessons learned through endurance sport mirror the mindset needed to address climate challenges - and why collective action begins with individual awareness.This conversation is both energising and practical, offering listeners a fresh perspective on how small steps can create meaningful change.To find out more and connect with Kate:https://katestrong.global/https://katestrong.global/contact/Study on hypertension:https://nutrition.bmj.com/content/early/2026/05/04/bmjnph-2025-001449https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/plant-power-soy-and-legumes-connected-to-lower-hypertension-riskIf you'd like to support our work and be part of a growing community of like-minded people working towards creating a healthier and more sustainable future please join the Plant-Based Health Professionals UK following the link below:https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/membershipYou don't have to be a health care professional to join, but by doing so you’re not only supporting our work, you'll be improving your own health;  with membership starting from as little as £15 a year, join us now and be part of the change you want to see.And if you liked this episode please consider leaving us a rating or a review, it helps more people discover the podcast and supports our mission to share evidence-based nutrition.