Why Vegans Become Ex-Vegans (Re-Broadcast)
Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan
Release Date: 09/15/2023
Beef is Bull: The Environmental Impacts of Meat Labeled Grass-Fed, Sustainable, and Regenerative
Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan
When a vegan restaurant announced they were going to start serving beef, bison, chicken, and eggs, because they believed regenerative animal agriculture and not plant-based eating would reverse climate change, I knew I had to bump this topic up to the top of the queue. Join the conversation in my LIVESTREAM on Monday, April 29th, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. PT! All Patreon supporters welcome at every level. . —————— Join our awesome community and support this podcast through or as an Apple Subscriber for bonus material, early access to episodes, and other perks, depending on the...
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Vegan in Japan (Part One)
Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan
We 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 history how the move toward modernizing Japan — as of 1868 — contributed to the increase...
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Pretzels Were Made for Vegans: The History of the Holy Knot
Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan
The 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 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: Support this podcast today...
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Herbs and Spices: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know But Didn't Know to Ask
Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan
How 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 or as an Apple Subscriber for bonus material, early access to episodes, and other perks, depending on the option you choose. Visit my website: Join me on an all-inclusive vegan...
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Meaningful Life: Morning Routines
Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan
In 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 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: Support this podcast today at Visit my website: Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — and coupon code COLLEEN20 and get 20% off my...
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Aphrodisiac Foods and Love Potions (Valentine's Day Special)
Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan
Derived 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 , including my books, online cooking classes, and all-inclusive vegan trips. —————— Don't forget to support this podcast through or as an Apple Subscriber for bonus material, early access to episodes, and other perks, depending on the option you...
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Zero Waste Living: Triumphs and Failures
Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan
Aspiring to live sustainably has its challenges as well as its triumphs. —————— Support this podcast today at Visit my website: Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — and coupon code COLLEEN20 and get 20% off my favorite juicer. Plaine Products — and coupon code "compassion" for 15% off my favorite zero waste bath and body products. Complement — and coupon code "joyfulvegan" and get 10% off my favorite supplements. Thank you for listening.
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Ethical Tourism: Avoiding Animal Cruelty When Traveling (Rebroadcast)
Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan
A 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 Visit my website: Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — and coupon code COLLEEN20 and get 20% off my favorite juicer. Plaine Products...
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Stop Doom-Scrolling and Start Joy-Browsing: Good News for Animals from 2023
Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan
WARNING: 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 consistently cautioned against the potential detrimental effects of excessive exposure to negative...
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It Would Be So Much Easier to Not Care (But Here's Why I Still Do)
Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan
In 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 Visit my website: Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: AFFILIATE PARTNERS: Nama Juicer — and coupon code COLLEEN20 and get 20% off my favorite juicer. Plaine Products — and coupon code "compassion" for 15% off my favorite zero waste bath and...
info_outlineEx-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 — only health."
*"they were fake vegans; real vegans don't go back."
Join me for this extended episode as I tackle the excuses and the reasons behind ex-vegans and the assertions made by vegans who "just don't understand" how vegans can stop being vegan.
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