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The Meaning of Compassion
Enjoy this brief talk about the meaning of compassion, a presentation I was invited to give for a special event by Rancho Compasion, a farmed animal …
5 years, 4 months ago
Creating an Extra Special Thanksgiving / Holiday During the Pandemic
People. Atmosphere. Beverages. Food. That's all we need to create a special event, holiday, or meal — but this year, we deserve to go just a little a…
5 years, 4 months ago
Plant-Based Holiday Menus (Special Announcement)
A special announcement about our holiday online vegan cooking classes and how you can bring a friend for free.
JoyfulVegan.com/Classes
This is a pub…
5 years, 5 months ago
Animal-Related Scary Movies
Don't worry! I don't recommend films in which animals are the victims of gruesome violence. So, grab some popcorn, get a pen and paper, and settle in…
5 years, 5 months ago
They Were Never Really Vegan in the First Place: Ex-Vegans and Ex-Vegan Celebrities
Ex-Vegan celebrities — Miley Cyrus, Ellen DeGeneres, Joaquin Phoenix (just kidding, calm down) — and ex-vegan non-celebrities (friends, family member…
5 years, 6 months ago
Animal-Friendly Gardens: Plants, Flowers, and Trees Named After Animals
The thousands of animal-related words and expressions we have in our English language illustrate how deeply connected we are to animals, and that's n…
5 years, 7 months ago
Staying Healthy — Physically, Emotionally, Mentally — During (and After) a Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lock-down have added stress and strain to our bodies, hearts, and minds. Listen to this episode for ideas for st…
5 years, 8 months ago
How to Reduce Plastic Pollution
Plastic consumption and plastic pollution have skyrocketed during the pandemic because of the increase in the use of disposable gloves, masks, and go…
5 years, 8 months ago
Heat of the Moment: Coping with Anxiety and Anger in Turbulent Times (Such as a Pandemic)
A deadly pandemic, job loss, economic turmoil, social isolation, fear, insecurity, debt, disparity, civic unrest, and confronting centuries-long raci…
5 years, 9 months ago
Humane Critter Control: Managing Uninvited House Guests (REBROADCAST)
Every one of us has had to manage what to do when uninvited guests take up residence in our attics, walls, or basements. Sadly, we're too quick to co…
5 years, 9 months ago