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Travelling as a vegan can be dauting, and full of "what ifs": What if I can't find anything to eat? What if I can't eat any authentic food? What if the only option is to dine at fancy vegan restaurants? Today we are joined by Anna from Annathingbutanimals, who is here to share how easy, authentic, and ethical travelling as a vegan can be! Not only is Anna an experienced traveller and long time veg...

Welcome back to the podcast! In this highly anticipated episode I catch up with my friend Jonah — a vegan abolitionist at heart — who has dated, fallen in love with, and now married a non-vegan! We discuss how Jonah first went vegan out of spite, how he sets boundaries in his relationship, and his experience being vegan in Hong Kong. Note: we had an issue with the audio for this podcast so please...

Is lab grown meat ethical? It depends on who you ask. But does it matter? Lab grown meat is only one such vegan meat alternative. in this episode, we’ll talk about the concept and ethics of meat alternatives that are: Vegan, and plant based. Not vegan, and are not plant based. Vegan, but are not plant based. This third category is what I find the most interesting, and the most promising. // 💡NEWS...

Nutritionists love lean meats. But why? In this episode I’m joined by Dani Linavi, a vegan activist who is currently studying for their Masters in Nutrition Sciences. In this episode, we cover the following main themes: How Dani first went vegan to be popular and impress a high school crush - but spoiler alert - they didn’t actually stay vegan at that time. The myth of the complete protein. The sc...

This is gonna be a vulnerable one, friends! This is pretty much a self-therapy session, so I hope you enjoy. Specifically, we'll talk about: Social anxiety and its connection to veganism. How MY social anxiety gets in the way of things in my life, both when it comes to veganism and other things A reframing: how to take your strong stance about veganism and apply that confidence to other parts of y...

Vegan content creation and monetization! Jacqui, aka @thesimplesprinkle joins us and tells us all about how she went from zero experience to a full time food blogger ! If you're a creator, you'll love this episode for Jacqui's tips for monetization and self compasssion. If you're not a creator, you'll love this episode because you'll learn what an influencer actually does. Spoiler: it's a LOT of w...

Hate is a strong word, and I try to avoid saying that I hate something. But I think it’s ok to talk about people hating on others. And that’s exactly what this episode is about. Because vegans get a lot of hate. And I HATE that. Why can’t we all be nice to each other? In this episode we’ll talk about: How cognitive dissonance explains why vegans get so much hate. Why vegans hate on other vegans. H...

White sugar is, in the US and Canada, often processed with bone char, aka “bone charcoal”, which is made from cow bones. Can you believe that!? In this episode, we’ll unpack this, and will talk about 3 major topics: First: white sugar. Is it vegan? Arguments for AVOIDING white sugar. Arguments for CONSUMING white sugar. Or better phrased: why you should look at veganism from the perspective of wha...

Mo aka @vegankungfu joined us for an episode! Mo is an incredible, kind human, and he was one of the first friends I made on TikTok! Mo is an entrepreneur and runs his own Kung Fu school: The Chinese Shao-Lin Center of Raleigh (@cscraleigh) He also has a great sense of humour which he uses to disarm vegan trolls, and he’s an experienced vegan activist. In this episode, we discuss: How activism bur...

Should you split the bill with non-vegans when you go out to eat? Ask any non-vegan this, and they'll most likely shrug and say "ya, why not?". But ask any vegan this question, and you've started a conversation! It's not a big deal for non-vegans to split the bill, but when you go vegan, even little things like going out to eat with friends can suddenly become an anxiety inducing event. In this ep...

I tried going vegan, but I was always hungry. This is one of the most common responses I get when people learn that I'm vegan. It's like this is one of the set of 3 possible responses people will say! Whether it's an excuse for stopping veganism or not, it's VERY common to feel hungry when you first go vegan. But with a few small adjustments, you will never go hungry again! This episode has 3 main...

84% of vegans quit. This is a huge number. On the one hand, it's sad. On the other, it's comforting. Going vegan is HARD! In this episode, we'll discuss my hypothesis of why vegans quit: they're burnt out! Burn out is a real phenomenon. Recognizing that it exists is an incredible first step in treating and ideally PREVENTING it. This episode has 3 main takeaways: 1. If you're thinking of quitting...

Going vegan overnight is a bad idea. Do this instead. Going vegan is a radical lifestyle change. For some people, it’s possible to make the change overnight. But for most of us, making such a huge lifestyle change can take months (and even years in Serena’s case!). In this episode, Serena discusses why trying to go vegan overnight sets you up for failure. And she shares here tips on how to slowly...

Will being vegan hurt your career? The majority of your day is spent at work. Around colleagues who are (most likely) NOT vegan. If you have anxiety about sharing your veganism with your colleagues, that's normal! Their impressions of you are important for your career. Tim and Serena understand that. In this episode they share their experiences in the corporate world and advice on how to navigate...

You’re familiar with the “militant vegan” stereotype. But are you familiar with the “friendly vegan” ? In this episode, Serena discusses how you can hang out with non-vegans without losing your mind. She discusses how you are so much more than your veganism, why it’s important to have empathy for our non-vegan friends and family, and how being gentle and friendly is (somewhat surprisingly) a great...

Travelling internationally is exciting, but it’s especially stressful if you’re vegan. Where can you eat? Will there be enough food for you? And (gasp) what if you eat something non-vegan!? Serena discusses how you can enjoy a stress free trip by planning, managing your expectations, and being kind to yourself. // 💡EMAIL LIST - Tips, Q&A, and recipes. Sent to your inbox. Every 2 weeks. https:...

Do you have that one family member (or multiple) who won't accept your veganism? Because Serena sure does: her grandparents. Despite having been meat-free for 16 years and vegan for 11, Serena's grandparents still on occasion ask her to eat "just a little bit of meat". But it comes from a place of love. In this episode, Serena and Tim discuss why going vegan is a big change for your family, how to...

There is a tendency in some vegans to cut ties with their non-vegan friends. It's hard being around people who eat meat, right? Well, it doesn't have to be. This this episode, Serena and Tim discuss how being vegan can alienate yourself from your friends, the rejection of friendship that can come from both sides of the relationship, and the importance of building vegan community. // 💡EMAIL LIST -...

You've heard of ex-vegans, but have you ever heard of ex-ex-vegans? In this episode Serena shares the path that has led her to 11 years of veganism, and counting! Having faced social pressure to stop being vegan, including being bullied by cafeteria staff in university, Serena shares why she went vegan in the first place, why she stopped, and what made her find her way back to the lifestyle in a s...