Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan
483 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsFood for Thought is THE resource for living compassionately and healthfully. Listen to insightful, common sense perspectives about food, animals, cooking, eating, health, language, politics, zero waste living, literature, film, advocacy, and so much more from the Joyful Vegan herself, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau.
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Vegan in Japan (Part One)
April 12, 2024 20:29 - 1 hour - 126 MBWe made history running the very first vegan group trip to Japan, and it was a huge success. While Buddhism-inspired vegetarianism has been part of the Japanese culture since around the 6th and 7th centuries, "veganism" as a concept is very new. In this first episode, I provide a frame through which to understand the challenges and the threads of eating plant-based in Japan, including the influence of Buddhism and other factors that resulted in a mostly plant-based culture for most of its ...
Pretzels Were Made for Vegans: The History of the Holy Knot
March 01, 2024 12:24 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBThe history of the delicious, soft, pillowy pretzel goes back hundreds of years and demonstrates once again that we have more food traditions that reflect abstaining from animal products than indulging in them. Take a listen to the Medieval origins of this food, how it saved a city, and why it's associated with Easter. —————— Don't forget to support this podcast through Patreon or as an Apple Subscriber for bonus material, early access to episodes, and other perks, depending on the optio...
Herbs and Spices: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know But Didn't Know to Ask
February 16, 2024 14:00 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBHow do you store spices? How long do dried herbs keep? Can you freeze fresh herbs? How do you infuse oil, water, or vinegar with fresh herbs? What are the health benefits? How do you substitute one spice for another? When do you use fresh vs. dried. These are just SOME of the questions host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau tackles in today's episode. —————— Don't forget to support this podcast through Patreon or as an Apple Subscriber for bonus material, early access to episodes, and other perk...
Meaningful Life: Morning Routines
February 02, 2024 11:13 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBIn today's episode, host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau talks about the joys and benefits of having a morning routine, which — ironically, perhaps — begins at night! —————— Don't forget to support this podcast through Patreon or as an Apple Subscriber for bonus material, early access to episodes, and other perks, depending on the option you choose. Try Ridwell FREE for 30 days using this link: https://get.ridwell.com/joyful-vegan Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Vi...
Aphrodisiac Foods and Love Potions (Valentine's Day Special)
January 26, 2024 10:22 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBDerived from the name of the Goddess of Love, Aphrodite, aphrodisiac foods and beverages are said to have qualities that provide amorous inspiration for bewitching and beguiling your beloved. In this episode, I cover them all — for Valentine's Day or any romantic occasion. Resources for living compassionately and healthfully at joyfulvegan.com, including my books, online cooking classes, and all-inclusive vegan trips. —————— Don't forget to support this podcast through Patreon or as an...
Zero Waste Living: Triumphs and Failures
January 12, 2024 11:11 - 1 hour - 135 MBAspiring to live sustainably has its challenges as well as its triumphs. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN20 and get 20% off my favorite juicer. Plaine Products — Use this link and coupon code "compassion" for 15% off my favorite zero waste bath and body products. Complement — Use this...
Ethical Tourism: Avoiding Animal Cruelty When Traveling (Rebroadcast)
January 05, 2024 10:20 - 1 hour - 102 MBA desire to be close to animals compels us to seek out ways to interact with them, but unscrupulous agents and lack of awareness can also lead to us supporting animal cruelty and exploitation. Listen to today's episode about the tourist attractions and travel activities that may be harmful to animals when traveling to Thailand in particular or anywhere else in the world. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-in...
Stop Doom-Scrolling and Start Joy-Browsing: Good News for Animals from 2023
December 29, 2023 09:22 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBWARNING: This podcast episode contains only good news! Despite the tragedies of 2023, there were also numerous reasons to celebrate. And I’m here to share some with you, especially as they relate to animals and nature. So, stop doom-scrolling and start joy-browsing as we explore some good-news stories from this past year. The term "doomscrolling" was coined in 2020 to describe the habit of compulsively consuming distressing news. Not surprisingly, research spanning several decades has cons...
It Would Be So Much Easier to Not Care (But Here's Why I Still Do)
December 22, 2023 22:00 - 41 minutes - 57 MBIn this end-of-year episode, I reflect on how much easier it would be to not care — to choose convenience over compassion, to get what we want when we want it without having to think about the effects of our choices. I also share why I continue to make the choices I do, 24 years later. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this...
Forbidden Meat: Fasting and Abstinence During Advent (rebroadcast)
December 08, 2023 10:09 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBAbstaining from meat, dairy, and eggs during religious holidays has been a tradition for centuries in many religions. In Christianity, for example, during Lent (40 days prior to Easter) and Advent (40 days prior to Christmas), Christans were once forbidden to consume ANY animal flesh as well as as dairy, cheese, and eggs. In today's episode, we explore this history and demonstrate that not eating animal products was more common than not, especially during the period of contemplation and c...
Jewish Cuisine: Celebrating Diversity, Continuity, and Resiliency
December 01, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBOn the one hand, "Jewish cuisine" or "Jewish food" is difficult to define, because it is influenced by the foods in the many countries where Jews have emigrated to, and it's as diverse and adaptive as the Jewish people themselves. On the other hand, there is indeed something we can call "Jewish food," characterized by a rich tapestry of flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques, and influenced by the dietary laws and culinary traditions found in Jewish religious texts. Jewish cuisi...
2,500 Years Vegan: An Ancient Call to Compassion
November 24, 2023 08:06 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBMany people think of “veganism” as a new reactionary trend against what we call factory farming, but for centuries, men and women have been thinking about, writing about, and expressing distress over the violence inherent in killing animals for human use and consumption. My personal veganism is part of a long continuum of men and women – from ancient times until today – who stopped eating animals (and their eggs and milk) not because they witnessed a modern, mechanized, industrialized fact...
Magnanimity: How to Live with Greatness of Spirit
November 20, 2023 14:36 - 1 hour - 117 MBIn today's (as always ad-free) podcast episode, your host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau explores the profound concept of magnanimity and its application to everyday living, drawing inspiration from the teachings of Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas. Delving into the philosophical roots of magnanimity, we unravel its significance in fostering personal growth, resilience, and compassion in our daily lives. Drawing inspiration from historical figures and modern examples, we explore how magnanimity —...
Rescue Mission: Save a Book, Help an Animal, Empower a Human
November 10, 2023 09:32 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBIf you can help, please purchase The 30-Day Vegan Challenge at https://bit.ly/47q1TMr or reach out to [email protected] to buy 100 or more to donate. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite juicer. Plaine Products — Use this link and coupon code "compassion" ...
Black Cats and Halloween: The History Behind the Superstition
November 01, 2023 17:01 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBWhy are certain animals synonymous with Halloween — bats, rats, owls, spiders, ravens, crows, toads, wolves, and...black cats? Why are black cats associated with witches? Did Pope Gregory IX issue a papal bull during the 13th century that called for the mass extermination of black cats? What’s the history behind all of this, and what does it mean for us (and the animals) today? Join Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, your host, who explores all of this in today’s episode. —————— Support this ...
Halloween and Plant-Based Food Traditions
October 30, 2023 21:10 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBIn this Halloween-themed podcast episode, we delve into the origins of All Hallow's Eve and the rich tapestry of traditions that surround this enchanting holiday. Join your host, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau as she uncovers the deep connections between Halloween and plant-based foods — from pumpkin carving and apple bobbing to yet another meat-free Christian holy day. —————— PLEASE support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-in...
Veganism is not a diet
October 25, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes - 7.22 MB"Is veganism healthy? Is veganism not healthy?" These are very difficult questions to answer, because there is a huge spectrum of how to eat when you eliminate meat, dairy, and eggs. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite juicer. Plaine Products — Use this link and...
I tried being vegan, but I craved meat.
October 18, 2023 09:25 - 4 minutes - 6.47 MBHere is my solution for this very common experience. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite juicer. Plaine Products — Use this link and coupon code "compassion" for 15% off my favorite zero waste bath and body products. Complement — Use this link and coupon cod...
Should vegans date non-vegans?
October 11, 2023 09:22 - 3 minutes - 4.87 MBListen to today's episode about my answer to this very subjective and personal question. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite juicer. Plaine Products — Use this link and coupon code "compassion" for 15% off my favorite zero waste bath and body products. Comple...
How to increase vegan options in restaurants
October 04, 2023 20:17 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MBBased on years of research, it's clear that there are strategies restaurants can implement to successfully sell plant-based menu items to the general public. Vegans can help make this happen, but they have to forego their desire to have their own special menu. Listen to this longer small bite sound bite for ways to effectively advocate to restaurants. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: ...
Cows have to be milked, or they would get sick and die
September 27, 2023 11:38 - 2 minutes - 4.06 MBWhen the udders of cows become filled with milk, the natural response is to express the milk, which the offspring would take care of in nature by nursing. If this milk is not expressed, then the udders may become engorged, they may swell, and they may throb. All that is true. Here's what's not true. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama ...
Vegan and Plant-Based in Bordeaux, France
September 22, 2023 19:01 - 1 hour - 88 MBIt's no secret that food in France is overwhlemingly animal-based, but more than ever, vegans are having an easier time finding plant-based foods, restaurants, and snacks. Especially in the cities. Join me on a journey to Bordeaux for tips, tricks, and suggestions for staying a joyful vegan in this historic city. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTN...
If everyone stopped eating chickens, cows, and pigs, they’d go extinct
September 20, 2023 11:39 - 3 minutes - 4.22 MBIs that what you want, vegetarians and vegans? You don’t care if these animals go extinct? Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite juicer. Plaine Products — Use this link and coupon code "compassion" for 15% off my...
Why Vegans Become Ex-Vegans (Re-Broadcast)
September 15, 2023 22:37 - 1 hour - 121 MBEx-Vegan celebrities and ex-vegan non-celebrities (friends, family members, co-workers) leave vegans feeling disappointed and perplexed. In this episode I address why people stop being vegan in the first place. Is it because: *they lack willpower? *they lack compassion? *you can't get protein and Omega-3s from plants? *because there's nothing to eat? And I address the responses vegans have to ex-vegans: *"they were never vegan in the first place." *"they didn't do it for ethics ...
Animals were put here for humans to eat.
September 13, 2023 11:46 - 2 minutes - 3.89 MBA LOT of people argue that we should eat animals because animals were put on this planet for humans to eat! Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite juicer. Plaine Products — Use this link and coupon code "compassi...
Do you support the Native American practice of praying over the animal you kill?
September 06, 2023 11:44 - 3 minutes - 4.2 MBWhen someone asks me, "What about Native Americans who honored the animals they killed by praying over them?" I have to ask, "Which Native Americans are you talking about?" Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite jui...
When culture and tradition excuse cruelty
August 30, 2023 11:30 - 2 minutes - 3.75 MBYou can't ban cruel products and practices such as bullfighting, foie gras, and shark fin soup! They're part of culture and tradition! Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite juicer. Plaine Products — Use this link...
Why don't animal advocates care about humans?
August 23, 2023 11:45 - 2 minutes - 3.44 MBThere’s an assumption that because animal advocates care about animals, they don’t care about humans, as if compassion for one species means lack of compassion for another. Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite jui...
Public Monuments and Memorials to Animal Advocates — Part Two
August 18, 2023 20:29 - 1 hour - 101 MBOver the centuries, countless men and women have dedicated their lives to the protection of animals, and their legacy is honored in the form of statues, plaques, fountains, parks, benches, monuments, poems, organizations, stories, and memories. In today's podcast episode, I continue our journey into the stories of remarkable individuals who pioneered the modern-day animal protection movement in the United States — the lives and legacies of these compassionate trailblazers who tirelessly fo...
Cognitive dissonance and willful blindness
August 16, 2023 11:45 - 4 minutes - 5.49 MBCognitive dissonance is a good thing. Willful blindness is the problem. Here's why. Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite juicer. Plaine Products — Use this link and coupon code "compassion" for 15% off my favor...
You don't have to kill a cow to get her milk, so what's wrong with it?
August 09, 2023 11:05 - 2 minutes - 3.71 MBA very common question when it comes to drinking cow's milk is "You don’t have to kill cows to get their milk, so what’s the ethical issue with drinking it?" Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite juicer. Plaine P...
Why we make excuses and rationalize our consumption of animal products
August 02, 2023 10:40 - 3 minutes - 5.24 MBI get it. I made them, too. Until I stopped. Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite juicer. Plaine Products — Use this link and coupon code "compassion" for 15% off my favorite zero waste bath and body products. ...
Vegans are taking away jobs from people who work in the meat, dairy, and egg industries
July 26, 2023 11:04 - 3 minutes - 4.19 MBI’ve been told that since I’m vegan and an animal advocate, clearly I don’t care about people because I'm taking away jobs from people. Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite juicer. Plaine Products — Use this lin...
Public Monuments and Memorials to Animal Advocates — Part One
July 21, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBIn today's podcast episode, I delve into the stories of remarkable individuals who pioneered the modern-day animal protection movement in the United States — the lives and legacies of these compassionate trailblazers who tirelessly fought for the welfare and rights of animals. Because there is so much to say, this episode is just the first part of two! Collectively, this duo of episodes will celebrate unsung heroes and iconic figures; look at the challenges they faced and the victories ...
How to talk about wild animals
July 19, 2023 10:49 - 4 minutes - 6.2 MBThe animals who live among us are part of our communities; they’re residents and contributors — not outsiders or intruders. Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite juicer. Plaine Products — Use this link and coupon...
Veganism is for the wealthy, privileged elite.
July 12, 2023 10:47 - 3 minutes - 5.04 MBAn argument against being vegan is that “vegan food” is expensive and accessible only to the wealthy. Let’s unpack this and start with the fact that… Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite juicer. Plaine Products...
If you care about wildlife...
July 05, 2023 12:51 - 2 minutes - 3.71 MBMany people who say they don’t care about what happens to farmed animals bred and killed for meat, dairy, and eggs are people who DO care about wildlife. Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite juicer. Plaine Produ...
50 Ways to Create a Meaningful Life: Everything I Know I’ve Learned from Living (REBROADCAST)
June 30, 2023 21:34 - 51 minutes - 70.3 MB“Those who have a ‘why’ to live, can bear with almost any ‘how,” wrote Viktor Frankl, author of Man's Search for Meaning. The question isn't "how can I be happy in my life?" but rather "how can I create meaning and purpose in my life?" When we seek meaning, happiness follows. Here is a list of 50 ways to create a meaningful, purposeful life that have worked for me. May it be a guide for you. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com ...
Don't you agree that veganism is a bit extreme?
June 28, 2023 10:46 - 2 minutes - 3.61 MBAt some point, we started believing (and telling each other) that eating only plant foods (i.e. being vegan) is extreme. We started believing that there’s something radical about eating fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, seeds, beans, mushrooms, herbs, and spices. Here's what's extreme. Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrip...
Demonizing soy. It's just a bean!
June 21, 2023 10:15 - 3 minutes - 5.28 MBCountless conclusive studies point to the benefits of plant foods, including versatile soy beans in their myriad forms, and yet fear mongering persists about this ancient food. Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite...
Eating meat is a personal choice.
June 14, 2023 10:43 - 4 minutes - 5.65 MBThe problem with this justification is that it implies there’s no victim and that our desires or preferences take precedence over anything — or anyone — else. Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite juicer. Plaine ...
There is no such thing as a vegan banana
June 07, 2023 10:41 - 3 minutes - 4.46 MBWhen we take food out of the box called vegan, we go a long way to normalizing the plant foods we eat. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite juicer. Plaine Products — Use this link and coupon code "compassion" for 15% off my favorite zero waste bath and body produ...
How to Eat Like a (Vegan) Italian: Food Rules You Can Implement Wherever You Live
June 03, 2023 21:44 - 1 hour - 98 MBWhether you are traveling to Italy, frequently dine in authentic Italian restaurants, or simply want to experience la dolce vita like Italians, this episode covers all of the most essential rules related to food, beverages, eating, and dining in this beautiful country. I can't wait to hear which rules you want to implement in your own life and which you will gladly break! Enjoy, and let me know your thoughts. Patreon supporters receive written transcripts of each episode. Become a supp...
Nature is Cruel. Animals Deserve Better.
May 31, 2023 10:15 - 3 minutes - 5.35 MBSome people justify their consumption of animals by pointing out how brutal nature is: "Have you ever seen an animal killed by a carnivore? It’s brutal. I would rather be killed humanely by a human rather than die violently in the wild.” Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use th...
"Natural" Food Chain vs. "Artificial" Animal Agriculture
May 24, 2023 10:37 - 3 minutes - 5.21 MBWhen we justify our consumption of animals by saying it’s a “natural part” of the food chain, we’re simply ignoring the fact that animal agriculture isn’t close to ANYTHING that happens in nature. Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get...
Is it Vegan to Wear Second Hand Leather, Wool, or Silk?
May 19, 2023 16:03 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBA dilemma a lot of new vegans grapple with is what to do with all the animal-derived products they have from their pre-vegan days — leather shoes, wool sweaters, down-filled pillows, etc. — and a question a lot of people ask is "is it vegan to wear / buy second hand leather, wool, silk, etc. In both cases, the harm has been done, but there are a lot of arguments for and against wearing these items, including being vegan means not wearing any animal products at all, so you can't be vegan and...
Losing Your Veganity: When Vegans Accidentally Eat Animal Products
May 17, 2023 10:34 - 4 minutes - 6.6 MBEvery vegan or vegetarian has likely accidentally eaten an animal product, and while it is not ideal, it is inevitable. But that's not reason to give up. It's reason to keep on. Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favori...
Effective Communication and Advocacy + VegFest (Announcement)
May 12, 2023 17:38 - 3 minutes - 5.21 MBJoin me for a special 3-hour-long online workshop on Saturday May 27, 2023 by registering and taking advantage of the Early-Bird special! Also, I hope to see you in Denver, CO and in France! All new events are listed on the new Events page. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% of...
What is a Joyful Vegan?
May 10, 2023 11:30 - 3 minutes - 4.6 MBBeing a joyful vegan doesn't mean you're joyful all the time. It doesn't mean you're Pollyanna. It doesn't mean you're never angry. But it does mean this. Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite juicer. Plaine Pr...
Religious, cultural, physiological, historical justifications for eating animals.
May 03, 2023 11:09 - 2 minutes - 3.34 MBHumans have all sorts of justifications for eating animals, all of which turn out to be pretty arbitrary. Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicers — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite juicer. Vitamix Blenders — Use this link for my favorite blenders...