On Episode 4 of The SmartyPlants Podcast, Judi and Phill discuss Navigating Social Events and Situations—dinner parties, cocktail parties, summer BBQ’s, restaurants, weddings—you know, the fun stuff! And, all of the challenging and funny situations that come along with them when you eat a plant-based diet.

They share personal stories, uncomfortable situations they’ve been in, how to handle questions from others–things like:

Where do you get your protein?

I could never give up bacon.

I can’t live without cheese!

I would be so bored eating salad and tofu all day.

My body needs meat.

It’s too expensive to eat that way.

I don’t have time.

It’s too extreme!

Can’t you have just one bite?

Judi talks about hiding her plant-based lifestyle at first and why this was probably not a good idea (it can lead to even more uncomfortable situations!) and how as her confidence grew, she realized why speaking up was important.

They talk about how they use humor to diffuse awkward situations, how to handle receiving gifts containing animal products (Judi learned the hard way!) And, Phill shares a whopper of a meltdown he had at a pizza place after his patience was repeatedly….and repeatedly tested.

This is a fun one, so tune-in!

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