The Jealous Vegan Podcast: Recent Episodes
The Jealous Vegan - Raising the bar on plant-based dialogue
We believe that plant-based eating is better for all humans and for our planet yet we recognize how hard it is to transition and maintain. The Jealous Vegan podcast exists to:
1) support, encourage, and cheer for those who want or need to sustainably change their way of eating, lifestyle, mindset, and habits.
2) raise the dialogue about plant-based living from dogma to honest discussion.
3) uphold our body’s unique wisdom as the ultimate authority on what we should eat.
Growing up, she watched her grandmother's health gradually deteriorate, progressing to injections in her belly in order to manage diabetes. When she learned that diabetes and many other common ailments were naturally treatable and reversible, she became an advocate for raw vegan. In this episode, we invite you to meet Samantha Salmon, creator of the Raw Food Empowerment podcast, in which she explores with us her compelling story of how she became a plant-based zealot and how she is helping many others to make perhaps the most important habit change of their lives - to save their lives - in choosing raw vegan.
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Every year, you hear it. "New year, new me." It's nice to say but how do you actually change and become the "you" that you always wanted. In this episode, we break down our takeaways from the book, Atomic Habits by James Clear, and how we're putting the tools, tricks, and insights from the book into practice to truly make 2021 be the year that we made ourselves over, once again.
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It has been said that music calms a savage beast. In this episode, we explore the value of healing through the power of high-vibe living using the tools that everyone has at their disposal. Yes, you can clear the emotional clutter and shift into a higher vibe at any moment. Listen in to discover how.
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In this episode, we discuss the effects of COVID on our modern lives and dish on what we think is permanent and what's not. As we round out the year, we hope to make you think and make you laugh in pure The Jealous Vegan style.
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We welcome back vegan twins and the creators of Veecoco Academy to talk about vegan comfort food including delicious pizza, brunch, and more. Get the inside scoop on great, plant-based foods from the gentlemen who are partnering with the world's most prolific vegan chefs to bring you inspirational and practical cooking knowledge of the international foods that you know and love. The plant-based download is not to be missed!
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As we close out 2020 - whew! - we're thinking about what we're leaving behind and what we're carrying forward. As a part of leaving baggage behind, we discuss what forgiveness is, what it isn't, and why it's a powerful choice to let go. This one is personal for each of us.
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These next two episodes are personal. We've each had to manage our definition of belonging as we navigate the uncertain terrain of friendships, family, love and food. How do you know that you belong? Why does it matter? And how does belonging powerfully influence how you show up in the world?
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Dr. Dae returns to dish on the power that you have to strengthen your immune system as we descend into cold & flu season in a time of COVID. It's surprisingly easier and more accessible than you might think. Spoiler alert: Taste the rainbow! And find out the secret weapon that you have right now to maximize your immunity. Show Notes
What humans designed to unite us has, in some important ways, become an agent of our downfall. The product is YOU and your attention. In this episode, we discuss the Social Dilemma, the Netflix documentary, and our impressions on this arresting docu-drama.
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Adaptogens - have you heard of them? Would you like support with anxiety and stress? Then adaptogens are your plant friends - natural, herbal, gentle, and deeply supportive. In this episode, Lisa and April dish on our experience with adaptogens and Lisa shares her Deep Slumber tea adaptogen cocktail that is helping her to experience radiant mornings like never before.
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It's been 2 years since we created The Jealous Vegan and began the journey of plant-based as a team. In this episode, we check in on our progress and share who we are now - there's a lot that's changed! And there are things that are the same. As always, we share our journey to inspire yours.
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We're excited to introduce you to the Carroll family, members of our podcast audience and personal friends, who share how they navigate the varying needs and proclivities of each member of the family. Bonus: listen in to learn how mom, Debbie, @abrandnewfree1, teaches her son, Davin, how to cook healthy meals in preparation for the new school year - COVID-19 style.
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According to one statistic, in developed countries, the average person consumes 73 pounds of sugar in a year. Just try to visualize 73 pounds of sugar! But, is that a bad thing? The science indicates that yes, too much sugar is bad - if we're not careful. We share the science behind the argument and what a plant-based eater can do to make better choices.
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You know that this is The Voice's favorite topic: the world's water crisis. Seriously though, there is compelling evidence to check in on the water that you drink, where it comes from and why you should care. Check the facts. It DOES matter.
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What's the difference between plant-based and vegan? Does it matter? When should you use either term? And why is there sometimes judgment implied when asked about our food choices? The team dishes on what it's like to walk the PB and vegan line in public. As always, our aim is to inspire dialogue at the dinner table and beyond.
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Spoiler alert: this episode is personal. It goes without saying that 2020 has been lit, no? In this episode, the team shares what we've learned about ourselves so far in 2020 about love, ourselves, why we do things, what has made this year special for each of us, and how well we adapt to uncertainty and unforeseen change. It gets real in this one. We share our journey, as always, to inspire yours and to help you know that you are not alone.
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It's no secret that The Pandemic has created a moderate meat scarcity in the U.S. Have you noticed this at your supermarket? In this episode, we explore why this is a great time to consider making a switch to a plant-based way of eating and what the delicious strategies and possibilities are for eating plants anytime, especially in a meat scarcity. The facts may surprise you...
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Jendayi poses the question, sparked by a friend's sheer displeasure of gaining 20 lbs during the Pandemic: How can we gain control of emotional eating during this extremely stressful time? In this episode, we share with you our compassion, tools, and support to help you navigate forward. Healthfully. And we won't lie - this episode is hilarious and chock full of good insights from our own unique journeys.
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We warmly welcome DC-based Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Daemon Jones, to the podcast this week. Naturopathic...what?! How is it different from conventional medicine? Most importantly, how can it help YOU? In this episode, we're talking with Dr. Dae about when to juice and when to smoothie, her signature 4 pillars of radiant health, how and why she became a naturopathic doc, and she can help you reclaim your best health ever!
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In this episode, we explore how our early experiences shape our food choices and our food experiences even now as adults. It is true: consciousness is king. We share our journey in hopes that it inspires yours. And spoiler alert: April, co-founder of The Jealous Vegan and vigorous plant-based advocate, got married last month. She dishes on her own journey and challenges as a plant-baser who is helping her new husband to transition to plant-based.
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The evidence is compelling. Eating plants makes you a better athlete and potentially a better lover (ahem, gentlemen!) Let the myths be debunked - plants build strong muscle. In this episode, we discuss the documentary, Game Changers (available on Netflix), and the impact that it has had on us and our loved ones. Listen and get inspired!
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Everybody on The Jealous Vegan team is an exception when it comes to our choices in food and health care. Statistically, we are an anomaly. We are also a collective of hope that aims to inspire you that in spite of your circumstances, race, location, genetics, or past food choices, you have the power to eat healthier, to be healthier, and to thrive forward. In this episode, we share what helps us to make wiser health decisions and why it's important to do so consciously.
Each of us faces our own unique challenges when changing a habit such as our way of eating. In this episode, we invite you to peer into personality profile and how love reveals our unique challenges and strengths when negotiating sustainable habit change.
In this episode, we get real about why major life changes call for giving ourselves grace, space, and time to adapt. Lisa opens up about getting married and what she noticed about herself, how she showed up, and what she needed to change during the change.
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Jen is stockpiling food & hand sanitizer. April and Lisa are thinking about how to care for their grandmother and maintain social distancing with her. Jendayi is doing her best to conduct business as usual. What are you doing to cope? In this episode, we share our stories, coping mechanisms, and hopefully comfort you that yes, we will all get through this. Together.
We're talking all about plant-based reinterpretations on classic meaty dishes! Lawrence and Jen dish on how to make delicious vegan tacos and nachos, what Jen served at her SuperBowl party for a mixed crowd of eaters while ensuring the menu was deliciously 100% vegan, our opinions on how to successfully achieve plant-based on a tight schedule and more.
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In this episode, we bring you into an intimate conversation between April and Jen about the complexity of emotions and how it influences the choices we make in all areas of life. Peek into our world, get an update from April about how things are going since she opened up about divorce in Episode 4, learn more about the two humans who founded The Jealous Vegan and what their journey has been like.
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Have you tried to go vegan or plant-based for a time but failed to stick to it? This episode is for you! We all have tried to change a habit and found it stinkin' hard. If you want to sustainably change anything about your life - including your food choices, you're gonna need a plan. We offer you a few golden nuggets in this episode that will open your eyes to getting unstuck and to propel you forward.
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Wanna meet a ripped vegan athlete? Why should you look for "10 shades a day"? What's the 1% principle? We're excited to introduce you to Rebecca Clements, vegan athlete and nutrition coach who is a competitive vegan bodybuilder, works out twice a day, gets plenty of only plant-based protein, and guides others to a sustainable 100% plant-based eating plan that powers your body.
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Inspired by the Netflix docu-series, Rotten, we're discussing the ubiquitous, delicious, sometimes sordid story of the rise of almighty avocado. On this team, we're in love with avocados for their creaminess and the decadence that they add to a dish. Listen in as we dish on the fun facts about avocados, how and when we eat them, and what we learned from the episode: The Avocado War.
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We create an intimate episode this week as Lisa and April bring you into a conversation already in progress that was sparked by the quote: "Your genetics load the gun, but your lifestyle pulls the trigger." If you have ever felt that you are a victim of your genes, we invite you into this encouraging discussion that we hope will inspire you to reevaluate your lifestyle decisions and diet. You are more powerful than you may realize to positively influence your health.
If you enjoyed the Death Of The Diet episode then this is part II. In it, the team discusses why you have to decide for yourself - according to your unique biology - which way of eating is best suited for you. What factors should you consider? How can you learn to listen to your body? What's the benefit of crafting your own eating plan?
Bonus: Jen talks about her own journey and how health coaching benefited her. We're proud to offer you the opportunity to work with April Cunningham, who is trained as a Health Coach, so that you can clarify what's holding you back from the health that you deserve, craft a unique plan just for you, and learn your body.
Meatless meat has gone fast food. A veggie burger is now a juicy, marbled, meat mimicking, stand on its own on a bun with pickles, fries, and a soda. This means more delicious, uncompromising options for eating more plants. What ELSE does it mean? Does eating a meatless meat burger mean eating more plants? The team heartily dishes on this topic and the conversation is as fiery as a flame-grilled meat patty.
Can you be fit, toned AND vegan? Is going plant-based an American trend? Have you ever wanted to eat vegan and enjoy classic Italian dishes without guilt? In this episode, the team talks to Lukas and Samuel, co-founders of Veecoco, who are on a mission to demonstrate the possibilities of sustaining a plant-based lifestyle without compromise on taste, fitness, or belonging. We love how genuine and committed they are to raising the expectations on what plant-based can be.
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Bonus: The Jealous Vegan audience receives 10% off of membership to the Veecoco catalog! Use this link.
Earthlings, a documentary that we CANNOT recommend but that broke our brains, opened our consciousness, and changed us forever provides the context for this episode's discussion. There are so many layers to unpack about our choices and sustainable habit change that this conversation is so very real and human that we think it's one of our most subversively delicious discussions to date. Tune in to wake up. (P.S. Although we cannot recommend the documentary, you are probably going to watch it now, aren't you?)
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In this episode, the team talks with Janani Kumar, creator of The Vegetarian Carnivore, about growing up as a vegetarian and why she chose to become plant-based. She shares her love of delicious, plant-based food along with why she is choosing to spread the message about the importance of eating consciously and giving yourself grace in the journey.
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What do you Bill Maher, James Corden, and John David Glaude have in common? An opinion on fat shaming. In this episode, the team discusses this hot topic and weighs in from our own experience. It's lit, lively, and full of wisdom for your healthy journey.
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We interrupt your busy schedule for an ardent call to action: let all dieting die! Listen into this lively, hilarious, value-packed episode for the reasons why we think that dieting is evil, when it might make sense to diet, what alternatives there are, and why dieting should ultimately be discontinued forever.
Have you ever had to make a decision that in spite of your conscious choices and best efforts, there was an undesirable consequence? In this episode, the team shares our journeys around making "impossible choices" for our wellbeing while doing the best that we can and doing our best to manage the unintended consequences of our choices. Listen in to know that you are not alone.
What's the difference between a vegan dinner and a delicious dinner that just happens to be vegan? The distinction is subtle but powerful. In this episode, the team shares our ideas, principles, and elements that we think are key for making any plant-based meal AMAZING for vegans and others alike.
The seasons are changing and the team has been sick recently. In this episode, we discuss why comfort foods are important, what it feels like when an illness is coming on, and how we individually manage the symptoms while giving our bodies optimal space to heal.
Have you ever wanted to change a habit, such as become a morning person who runs before breakfast, only to find the new routine impossible to sustain? In this episode, the team invites guest, Alice Quist, friend and psychology geek, into the discussion as we loosely explore the book, Predictably Irrational, to uncover why we get stuck and how to sustainably shift our habits to align with our intentions.
Have you ever knowingly did something just because others were doing it although you knew absolutely that you would regret it? Yep, FOMO is real, dangerous and not to be trifled with. In this episode, the team discusses the infamous twitter war between Popeye's and Chick-Fil-A that ignited chicken sandwich FOMO across the U.S. We too, although confirmed plant-based eaters, were not immune. This discussion is one of our most hilarious yet and perhaps, more importantly, we examine the often unspoken implications of FOMO in the battle for healthy eating and habit change.
Is veganism a diet? Who do you picture when you think of a vegan? In this episode, we welcome Ruthie Flynn, a medical anthropology student in recovery from an eating disorder. We discuss how our relationship with food informs our choices, our expectations, and our body image. Warning: this episode is long because it's chock full of wisdom and we just couldn't stop the delicious, dynamic dialogue!
Any plant-based eater who has dined with omnivores has heard the incredulous question: "so, you don't eat meat?" But, why doesn't anyone ask: "are you going to eat any broccoli?" In this episode, we take up the topic of Tolerance at The Table and discuss what it's like for both meat-eaters and veggie-eaters to exercise compassion and empathy for the dietary choices and preferences of others so that everyone can feel comfortable at the table.
Are you motivated to eat a plant-based diet to address a health concern? Then this episode is for you! We talking about the challenges of taking control over our individual health and why it's important to do so.
We're talking about plant-based longevity and vitality with Victoria Moran, of Main Street Vegan, who has been a vegetarian for 30+ years and has raised a child completely on a vegan diet. She shares so many nuggets in this episode like: the sinister myth about protein, the challenges and advantages of raising a child as a vegan, why she became a vegan, what it was like for her to transition to a vegan diet and why she hasn't looked back! We promise you that this episode will inspire you and your plant-based journey.
We all know that we need more plants on our plate. Yet, in many areas, to buy fresh, healthy produce costs more than meat and processed foods. What if your budget is limited? How do you navigate the tough choice between buying what's accessible and buying what's healthier? In this week's episode, the team dines on this topic.
We're back with more about what we learned from the juice cleanse that the team did together in April 2019. We're talking in more detail about what we noticed about our biology such as, ahem, a change in potty habits, sleep, alertness, and more. As usual, this conversation is real and hilarious.
What is it like to do a juice cleanse? What are the benefits? What are the challenges? Is it worth it? The team welcomes back to the podcast, Lawrence Rassaw, The Weekend Chef as we discuss what we loved, lacked, and longed for our juice cleanse in April. The discussion was so good that we divided into two episodes.
Do you know what a fiddlehead is? (Hint: It's a plant.) In this episode, we're talking with personal chef, Lauren Cummings, owner of Fiddleheadchef about the versatility of plants, what a fiddlehead is, practical steps to take to progress towards plant-based (she has several creative ideas!), why she does NOT identify as plant-based and how she helps her clients find delicious solutions for whatever their plant-based persuasion may be. Caution: Your plant-based palette is about to level up.
Have you ever struggled to lose weight? Have you ever felt that you were in your OWN way, seemingly unable to accomplish your goals or to permanently implement the changes that you want? Can you say that you know and understand your triggers? In part II of our conversation on sabotage, we explore how your own feelings, consciously or unconsciously, could be the reason why you are sabotaging your own efforts to progress. Learn how to get out of your own way.
"Procrastinators will rule the world tomorrow." Did you know that procrastination is a form of self-sabotage? What keeps you from keeping your intention toward your health, life, work, or finance goals? In this episode, we hilariously explore the many forms of self-sabotage and how to free yourself to create the life of your dreams - once and for all.
Potato chips and Oreos are vegan. Yet, it's pretty obvious that neither should be a regular part of a healthy diet. The Jealous Vegan rejects the notion of labels as lifestyle indicators. There is no "one size fits all" to health because each human is designed differently. We believe in embracing the uniqueness of yourself and others. So, what is the lifestyle principle that we recommend? It defies labels. Tune in to be inspired to take your personal health into your own hands and up to the next level.
How does the vegan lifestyle differ from plant-based? The difference is freedom. In this episode, April calls one of them the "designer diet". Listen in to hear the discussion on which term we prefer, why, and how we are each finding our path to alignment to our body's wisdom, our feelings on the impact of diet on the environment, animal husbandry, and the past that has brought each of us to the journey of plant-based. As usual, we get passionate and personal in our conversation.
In this episode, we are pleased to welcome Jason Winters, Health Coach and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Practioner. He and fellow Health Coach, April Cunningham, discuss his participation in The Jealous Vegan team's spring juice cleanse, the concept of "thriving forward", letting go, and what's in their personal emotional hygiene cabinets. The "meaty" conversation is chock full of wellness wisdom, experience, and perhaps most importantly, the journey of personal progress.
Gentlemen: you might want to skip this episode. The ladies of The Jealous Vegan team engaged in serious, real and unfiltered conversation about various forms of toxicity including the sticky choices that women must make to support our ladyship. (hint, hint) Here's our team commentary on slaying toxicity in all the forms that matter to us.
How does a parent navigate a child's differing digestive needs or preferences? What are things to consider when parenting a plant-based child? Parents and anyone who was a child will find this episode thought-provoking around what are signs that child may need different dietary options and how a family can find a path forward together while being conscious of the needs of each member - parents and children.
This episode's topic was scheduled to be about juice cleansing. But, we went off hilariously off of the rails discussing biological cleansing in all forms, how to de-normalize pain and symptoms that we've grown accustomed to, and the mindsets that hold us in patterns that don't serve our bodies. Prepare to learn, be inspired, and laugh your face off.
What's the best plant-based protein? What do we think about combining plant-based and keto? What about plant-based and dating a carnivore? These are some of the questions that we answer in this week's episode. It's hilarious, passionate and oh so true to how we #realtalk on this team!
Have you ever been concerned about something new that starts happening with your body? Did you know what to do and where to go for advice? Or did you keep it to yourself? Listen as Jennifer interviews her niece, Malyssa, to find out how she dealt with a scary change she noticed in the bathroom one day and how plants came to the rescue.
Do you know if your food intolerances or allergies are more or less severe when you travel? Two members of the team tested this question while traveling in Spain and Italy. Lisa, who has a dairy intolerance, ate her face off in cheese. Jen, who has a dairy and GF intolerance, finished her pasta with ease. What happened to their digestive issues when they crossed the Atlantic? In this episode, we share our food journeys. Literally.
Do you know what ingredients are in your beauty and health products? We are so excited to welcome Dr. Kristian Henderson, creator of Blk+Grn to this episode of The Jealous Vegan podcast. We’re talking all things women's health: toxins in our products, plant-based beauty solutions, and more! This discussion is full of wisdom and information to power up your plant-based journey. And as a special gift, newsletter subscribers and private FB group members get 10% off of any Blk+Grn products!
This episode is juicy. The team discusses what we are grateful for, what we are looking forward to, and what lies we regularly tell ourselves about what is going to be different in our lives. We reveal the struggles and pains that we carry in a real and vulnerable way. The truth is that the expectations that we put on ourselves are sometimes unrealistic and disconnected from the REAL reason that we want to make a change. And that is why we are often stuck in a habit that we don't want. Listen in and learn how to get what you really want for your life, love, health, and body.
The story of this episode begins with a fiery conversation about whether a creamy, baked pasta dish that contains non-dairy cheese should be called "mac-n-cheese". Is it really mac-n-cheese if the "cheese" isn't truly cheese in the sense that we have always known it? Is this a malicious deception? What does "vegan" mean anyway in the common, social understanding? The team explores this topic and uncovers the real goal of going plant-based, ignoring titles and as is our custom, pursuing progress over perfection.
Have you ever tried to sustainably lose weight or overcome a health issue (such as high blood pressure) and found it to be a real challenge? You are not alone. Why is your health goal so difficult to achieve? The answer is more complex than just food and exercise! Co-founder and Health Coach, April Cunningham, answers the question in this episode, speaking from her practice and her own experience in her journey to find her best health. Her insights may surprise you and inform your own journey.
Have you ever decided to eat healthier, started out doing well, only to get sabotaged while traveling? How do you sustain a plant-based diet when your "cheese is moved"? That's the subject in this episode and we promise it's packed with good tips and tricks for any travel plan. For example, prepare ahead and pack nuts. We share our insights and our personal ways of navigating plant-based on the move. We hope to inspire your journey. #punintended
Spoiler alert: this episode is emotionally charged. The team invites The Weekend Chef back for a discussion about the Keto diet and it's so riotously funny that you might find it hard to keep up. Have you ever tried this diet? Are you considering it? Tune in to hear us weigh in before you dive into this high-fat diet. We hope to inform you, empower you, and propel you forward.
The Weekend Chef explores plant-based food options with intuition, creativity, and passion. Meet a man who gets excited to go into the produce section of the grocery store! We have tasted his beautiful creations in the kitchen and we promise you - he’s 100% on point and does not disappoint!
Several popular diets extol the virtues of lowering the percentage of carbohydrates in on our plate. It is not uncommon to hear people say that they are watching their carbs, as if they are trying to reform from bingeing on carbs. Are carbs really that bad? Does limiting carb work as a weight-loss plan? How does this strategy affect plant-based eaters? We're dishing on carb deprivation - how we feel about it, what we've found, and how we approach our own plates.
Our discussion on shame and honoring our truth was SO good that we had to split the conversation into two episodes. This is part II of the discussion. If you missed part I, may we suggest listening to it first so that you can catch up on all the goodies dispensed on this topic? You won't be disappointed!
What does shame have to do with plant-based living? Going plant-based requires a transition, a transition implies habit change, habit change requires that we acknowledge the triggers and inhibitors to sustainable progress.
Brilliant multi-hyphenate author-speaker-researcher, Brene Brown, calls shame triggers gremlins. “Gremlins die when exposed to the light.” In this episode, we discuss her audiobook, “The Power of Vulnerability”, talking authenticity, what our shame triggers are, how they affect us and how to harness the power of vulnerability to change our lives and our relationships (with people and with our health) forever.
We think that this is probably our best episode yet - full of vulnerability, realness, compassion, and truth!
Have you ever been to a family BBQ while trying to eat plant-based? Was there anything that you felt was safe to eat? Did you feel pressure or desire to eat meat? Why or why not? These are the matters that the team examines in this episode. What are the cultural factors that influence us to fall off of the plant-based wagon? We aim to show you that you are not alone in the struggle. And that you can be victorious!
What special challenges are presented when it is necessary or preferred to eliminate dairy, eggs, meat, AND wheat from your diet? We think that avoiding gluten is even harder than dairy or meat. In this episode, teammate, Jennifer, discusses the challenges that she has faced learning how to eat for her body and stick to a plant-based lifestyle while addressing the emotional, environmental and social triggers that stand in the way of whole-hearted adoption. This episode is authentic, down-to-earth, and as real as it gets in the dialogue about healthy habit change.
Is going plant-based a list of limitations (i.e. things we can't eat) or a journey of exploration (i.e. things we can eat)? Lisa and Jennifer, two members of the team, discuss how deciding to deprive oneself of something often prompts an immediate desire for it. Why is that? How is it relevant to a plant-based lifestyle? Heard in this episode: "The way that you talk to yourself has power". Listen to hear about their personal journeys. Our hope is to inspire you to examine how you think about your plant-based journey.
Have you ever been on a diet? Ever gone vegan? Or no/low carb diet? Paleo? Did it work for you? Were the results sustainable over 1 year, 5 years, 10 years? The team comments on the Netflix documentary "Why Diets Fail" and shares their thoughts on why sustainable health improvements and weight loss are difficult on any diet. This episode is thoughtful and sobering.
Wondering how to replace your favorite comfort foods with plant-based alternatives? Is there really a substitute for real bacon? What are the pros and cons of vegan cheese? Most importantly, what tastes good enough to actually eat? The team dishes on what plant-based substitutions they like, don't like, and how they each have approached the problem of desiring nostalgic comfort food that isn't traditionally plant-based.
One of the most common questions that a vegan will get: Where do you get your protein? We don’t know when or exactly why protein became the Almighty Ingredient that we must be careful to get. Are plant-based eaters in danger of becoming protein deficient? We take this episode to challenge this common misconception. Spoiler alert: YOU CAN GET ALL THE PROTEIN YOU NEED ON A PLANT-BASED DIET. Listen in to learn how.
(Editor's correction: 1 cup of cooked kidney beans = 15g of plant-based protein)
Would you like a smoother, more regular visit to the bathroom? You should because as heard in this episode: "Death begins in the bowels". The team has a comical, frank discussion about what's changed for each of them since transitioning to plant-based eating and what they've noticed in the bathroom. We promise that it's a hilarious episode and full of #realTalk!
Has an emotional event (death, loss of a relationship, a health issue of someone that you love) ever changed how you eat? Our relationship with food is influenced by our mindset, the quality of food available, our social circle, and - believe it or not - our emotional state. In this episode, April shares her story about how she coped, how she ate, and what she learned when she went through divorce. Listen in as she and Jendayi, another member of the team, engage in a thoughtful discussion about the effect of divorce on her diet.
Have you ever dined with friends, while on a mission to eat healthy, only to find that your choices are limited and undesirable? For example, you order the salad and your friend orders the amazingly juicy pork chop. Do you regret your healthy choice? Do you feel satisfied with your meal? You are not alone. The social factors that influence our choices are real - including the choices that we make about food. Get inspired. Listen in as the team has a lively and comical discussion on this topic.
When you are a woman of a certain size, starting a new training program can be daunting even when you have support. What are the obstacles? What are the lessons? Listen in and be inspired as The Voice offers insightful lessons from her own journey to conquer a 5K.
A podcast about healthy eating, habit change and the hurdles that we all need help overcoming.