Did You Bring the Hummus? with Kimberly Winters

In today’s episode, you’ll meet my friend Laura Conway. Laura is a vegan mom in a non-vegan family. She’s been vegan for almost 4 years and lives in Pennsylvania with her husband of 13 years, Chris, their 2 daughters, Peyton and Riley, 2 cats, Bailey and Killian, and 3 rats Rhys,, Pepper and Brownie. Her cats and rats are all rescues! Laura was a stay at home mom for 7 years, and previously worked...

Happy Earth Day Friends!! Join me for this quick 20 minute episode where I talk about the waste we generate when we have our periods and how we can reduce or eliminate the excessive garbage.  Also, I'm holding an Earth Day Celebration tonight via Zoom, please join me! Attendees must be registered to be let into the Zoom call, please do not forward the Zoom details, forward the registration li...

Hello friends! It's just me this week, no guest! In today's episode I talk about how to engage with your immediate family now that you have decided to go vegan. I'll offer some tips, but more than anything, set an example. Don’t force anything, when the people around you see how much your life has changed and the joy the simple decisions in your life brings to your day, they’ll at least ask questi...

In today’s episode, I am joined by Susheila Utterback. Originally from California, Susheila moved to North Carolina in 1999 with a long-term goal to buy a house and adopt dogs. She did just that, she currently lives with 3 dogs - Cinnamon, Whitney, and Digda and 1 cat, Hello Kitty. As you’ll hear, Susheila’s journey to veganism was propelled by North Carolina’s AG-Gag laws, as a human and a busine...

Today I am joined by Dave Baldwin. Dave has been a vegan since 2016, and as you’ll hear, his vegan journey was influenced by living with a Vegfest organizer for nearly six years. Dave has a passion for psychology, inspired by his own journey with overcoming compulsive overeating and weight loss. He also has a long-term vision for building new communities. Dave and I discuss the power of food to br...

In today's episode, I am joined by Marisa Sweeney and Kendra Arnold, co-founders of the New Jersey Vegan Food Festival and the online marketplace, The Vegan Local. Additionally, Marisa is the owner and creator of Be Well Integrative Health Services, with 13 locations throughout NY, NY, and PA. Marisa is a registered dietitian nutritionist as well as a registered yoga teacher with over 700 hours of...

In today's episode, I am joined by Karen Sammer, CNC, CHHC.  Karen is a more than ten year breast cancer survivor and a three year spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) heart attack survivor. In 2010, after dealing with breast cancer and the effects of chemo and radiation, she decided to take control of her health. In the process of making significant lifestyle changes and losing 135...

In today's episode, I am joined by David Williams. David, now in his mid-60s, is a New Jersey native currently living at the northern Jersey Shore.  He has an MBA and spent his career working for well-known brands in the New York City metro area.  He became a vegetarian in May 1979 and a vegan in January 2012.  He has traveled widely in Europe, East Asia and Southeast Asia and makes...

In today's episode, I am joined by Nancy Ehrlich, vegan, animal rights activist, and environmental steward. Nancy lives at the Jersey Shore with her husband and 3 crazy, neurotic, warped, wall climbing cats. She has been vegetarian for 25 years and vegan for about 3. She is an advocate for animal rights and environmental stewardship and volunteers her time working with animal rescue and local wate...

In today's episode I am joined by my husband, JP, who discusses how outside factors, such as cultural beliefs around what makes a man, influenced his journey to veganism.  As always, if you have questions, please drop me an email at didyoubringthehummus@gmail.com. Questions addressed to JP will be directed to him and responded accordingly.  Music by JP Winters @musicbyjpw © 2020 Did You...

Animal products can and do show up in some of the most surprising foods and products which it is so important to read and understand labels. In this episode, I'll touch on some of the most comment hidden animal ingredients including honey, milk and milk derivatives, and lanolin.  Have questions, feedback, or would you like to be a guest on a future episode? Email me at didyoubringthehummus@gm...

Worried about what the holidays will look like as a vegan, fret not, I have you covered! In this episode I share the story of my first Thanksgiving, talk about some of the emotions you can expect, and offer some food ideas.  Have questions? Email me at didyoubringthehummus@gmail.com Music by JP Winters @musicbyjpw © 2020 Did You Bring the Hummus, LLC

Big news! We have a theme song! Composed and produced by my vegan hubby, JP! In this episode, we'll discuss self-care tips and through a lively interview with my husband, we touch on many vegan food options and some of our favorite vegan products. At the 41 minute mark, you'll hear our impassioned plea for a Cory Booker Ben & Jerry's vegan flavor, we'll make some jokes, and just overall have a...

Deciding to go vegan is a huge step, sharing that information with your loved ones can sometimes be as monumental. In this brief episode, I'll share some thoughts on what to expect when you do share. Have a question, need extra support? Reach me at didyoubringthehummus@gmail.com. © 2020 Did You Bring the Hummus, LLC

In episode three, I will touch on animal testing, animals and clothing, and animals as entertainment.  © 2020 Did You Bring the Hummus, LLC

In this episode we'll explore our why around going vegan. I'll talk about how to find it and what it means once you do.  Have questions or comments? Send 'em here: didyoubringthehummus@gmail.com. © 2020 Did You Bring the Hummus, LLC

Welcome to the Did You Bring the Hummus, the podcast to help you go vegan! Each week we'll discuss various aspects of veganism. This week is a quick intro to your host, Kimberly Winters, her story, why she decided to start a podcast, and the definition of veganism.  © 2020 Did You Bring the Hummus, LLC