Podcast Episodes

Game-Changing News To Better YOUR Life and MINE

I feel as giddy as when I started Food for Thought Podcast 18 years ago. I have more clarity, control, and calm than I've had in a long time. Listen to today's exciting announcements, and make sure y…

Published on 8 months ago

Vegan Japanese Cuisine (Part Two)

In Part Two of our exploration of Japanese cuisine (See Vegan in Japan: Part One), we’re diving deep into the specific foods, restaurants, and street food options that Joyful Vegans can enjoy when vi…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

Valentine’s Day: A Love Story Written by Birds

Love is for the Birds! In this episode, we explore the fascinating (and feathered) origins of Valentine’s Day. Long before Hallmark, medieval poets and BIRDS played a role in shaping this holiday of …

Published on 9 months ago

Hair Loss and Hormones

Do I have a nutrient deficiency? Am I eating the wrong foods? Did I experience a stressful life event? Am I experiencing hormonal changes? Are my genes responsible? Do supplements work? Are treatment…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

10 (More) Ways to Live a Meaningful Life

In this 18TH YEAR OF THE PODCAST, Colleen shares ideas, tools, and practices we can implement to live joyful, meaningful, healthy, compassionate lives. Today is the best day to start, whether or not …

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Good News for Animals (2024 Edition)

WARNING: This podcast episode contains only good news, especially stories that relate to animals and nature. So, stop doom-scrolling and start celebrating 20 good news stories from 2024 — from across…

Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Forbidden Meat: Fasting and Abstinence During Advent (Re-Broadcast)

ANNOUNCEMENT: You can now PREORDER A Year of Compassion: 52 Weeks of Living Zero-Waste, Plant-Based, and Cruelty-Free! VISIT JOYFULVEGAN.COM/PREORDER for links to bookstores and to enter to win gifts…

Published on 11 months ago

Why People Vote the Way They Do

In this episode, host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau dives into the complex but crucial task of understanding why people vote the way they do—and what that means for how we advocate for animals. …

Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago

Omega-3s: Skip the Fish, Boost Your Brain

In today's episode, host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau talks all about omega-3s—those essential fats we all need for heart, brain, and overall health. But here's the catch: instead of getting them through…

Published on 1 year ago

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

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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 —…

Published on 1 year ago