FFP 094 | The Vegetarian Myth | Veganism & Fertility | Reflections After 20 Years of a Vegan Diet | Lierre Keith

Lierre is a writer, small farmer, and radical feminist activist. She is the author of six books, including The Vegetarian Myth: Food, Justice, and Sustainability, which has been called “the most important ecological book of this generation.” She is the coauthor,
with Derrick Jensen and Aric McBay, of Deep Green Resistance: Strategy to Save the Planet. She’s also been arrested six times.

In today’s show, we delve into the topic of veganism and the impact it can have on fertility. We also tackle the idea that veganism is going to save the world, and eating meat is going to destroy it.

Topics discussed in today's episode

Why our modern culture makes us more susceptible to extreme ideologies and dietary practices like veganism The flawed idea that veganism via eliminating the use of all meat products will "save the world" Veganism as modern-day starvation often leading to significant nutritional deficiencies and serious health conditions Why we are so disconnected from what our bodies need The link between amenorrhea and veganism in Lierre's case How modern process food has impacted our culture & our relationship with food The loss of traditional wisdom and ancestral practices The way veganism ignores the historical kinship between human beings and animals The relationship between vegan diets and fertility The dangers of incorporating too much soy in the diet for fertility and overall health Will veganism save the world? The reality of farming - what is needed for healthy soil The impact of agriculture in our industrialized world The alternative to agriculture and veganism that will actually help to improve our planet

Connect with Lierre

You can connect with Lierre on her website

Resources mentioned

Lierre Keith | Writer, Radical Feminist, Food Activist, and Environmentalist The Vegetarian Myth: Food, Justice, and Sustainability (book) | Lierre Keith Deep Green Resistance: Strategy to Save the Planet (book) | Derrick Jensen & Lierre Keith

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Music Credit: Intro/Outro music Produced by J-Gantic