Podcast Episodes

There is no such thing as a vegan banana

When we take food out of the box called vegan, we go a long way to normalizing the plant foods we eat.

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2 years, 9 months ago

How to Eat Like a (Vegan) Italian: Food Rules You Can Implement Wherever You Live

Whether you are traveling to Italy, frequently dine in authentic Italian restaurants, or simply want to experience la dolce vita like Italians, this …

2 years, 10 months ago

Nature is Cruel. Animals Deserve Better.

Some people justify their consumption of animals by pointing out how brutal nature is: "Have you ever seen an animal killed by a carnivore? It’s brut…

2 years, 10 months ago

"Natural" Food Chain vs. "Artificial" Animal Agriculture

When we justify our consumption of animals by saying it’s a “natural part” of the food chain, we’re simply ignoring the fact that animal agriculture …

2 years, 10 months ago

Is it Vegan to Wear Second Hand Leather, Wool, or Silk?

A dilemma a lot of new vegans grapple with is what to do with all the animal-derived products they have from their pre-vegan days — leather shoes, wo…

2 years, 10 months ago

Losing Your Veganity: When Vegans Accidentally Eat Animal Products

Every vegan or vegetarian has likely accidentally eaten an animal product, and while it is not ideal, it is inevitable. But that's not reason to give…

2 years, 10 months ago

Effective Communication and Advocacy + VegFest (Announcement)

Join me for a special 3-hour-long online workshop on Saturday May 27, 2023 by registering and taking advantage of the Early-Bird special! Also, I hop…

2 years, 10 months ago

What is a Joyful Vegan?

Being a joyful vegan doesn't mean you're joyful all the time. It doesn't mean you're Pollyanna. It doesn't mean you're never angry. But it does mean …

2 years, 10 months ago

Religious, cultural, physiological, historical justifications for eating animals.

Humans have all sorts of justifications for eating animals, all of which turn out to be pretty arbitrary.

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2 years, 11 months ago

When animal advocates are called "anti-human."

There’s an assumption that because animal advocates care about animals, they don’t care about humans, as if compassion for one species means lack of …

2 years, 11 months ago