Taking A Break...
Back in May, I decided to take a break from the podcast to regroup and improve the quality of the show.
Even though I didn’t announce a relaunch date at the time, I was planning to come back in mid-August.
After months of consideration, I’ve decided to not bring the show back for the rest of 2019.
I talk about this more on my other podcast.
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100. About to Tell All My Business…
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This is the hardest podcast episode I’ve ever done…but it’s necessary.
In this candid episode, I talk about my vegan story (started back in 2010), struggles with being vegan last year, insecurities about not having the life & relationships I want (yet), and being held back by shame.
I have to admit, I almost didn’t post this.
I recorded it with Nory Pouncil back in February, and it felt too raw...too real for me.
It’s so hard to come to terms with your life not being where you want it to be...BUT releasing my truth is a part of my healing.
This level of candor will help me do the REAL work necessary to help myself and others have the lives we’ve always wanted.
Shout out to Nory Pouncil for making it so easy for me to share MY TRUTH (that shrimp quesadillas story was supposed to go to the grave tho😭🙈).
I truly appreciate all of the love & support I’ve received over the last several days.
I have THE BEST audience on the internet. I’m overwhelmed by the kindest emails, DMs, voice memos & videos.
I still have so much work to do, but I’m up for the challenge.
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Resources mentioned:
Sistah Vegan: Black Female Vegans Speak on Food, Identity, Health, and Society
99. The Invisible Vegan with Jasmine Levya
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We chat about:
The importance of black representation in the vegan community.
Why she decided to produce her documentary The Invisible Vegan to dispel many of the myths that stop black folks from going vegan (taste, body image, etc.).
How to start a vegan lifestyle in a practical way.
Reach Jasmine:
Resources mentioned:
Stuff I Eat restaurant
Aphro-ism: Essays on Pop Culture, Feminism, and Black Veganism from Two Sisters by Aph Ko
Dr. A Breeze Harper’s book, Sistah Vegan
What the Health? documentary
Detox podcast episode with Dr. Bobby Price
Shout out to Sweaty Betty for sponsoring this episode of the podcast. Go to https://www.sweatybetty.com/podcast and use my code brownvegan to receive 20% off your purchase of full priced items!
98. How to Get Your Family to Eat More Vegan Meals...Even if No One is Interested
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In this solo episode, I share eight tips that helped me get my family to eat more vegan meals in the early days.
Tips mentioned in this episode:
Make sure school lunches are familiar, delicious, and appealing for your kids.
Have a chat about your plans (you don’t have to use the word “vegan")
Let majority rule when it comes to meal planning and whether or not a recipe/meal is good.
Test out new recipes on the days you have leftovers.
Ask your significant other to give you feedback on meals when the kids aren’t around.
Incorporate smoothies and fresh juice
Use meat alternatives when necessary
Get your family involved in grocery shopping and cooking
Resources:
BUY my 10-vegan family challenge
3 Easy & Affordable Vegan School Lunches from my YouTube channel
How to Plan A Vegan School Lunch For Kids from my YouTube channel
Podcast episode with Dr. Bobby Price
BUY the vegan family challenge
96. Marathon Training, Raw Food, & Embracing the Journey with Melana.Joy.Freelove
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We chat about:
Melana’s journey to veganism and marathon training.
How to keep food and life simple as a vegan.
How Melana was able to finally ditch her allergy and asthma medication once she went vegan.
Being a black ethical vegan.
How Melania maintains a social life while running two businesses and working a corporate job.
How to let go of being a “perfect” vegan and learn to embrace the journey instead.
The ups and down of juicing cleansing.
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Resources mentioned:
Cowspiracy (you can watch on Netflix)
Dr. Holistic’s parasite detox (listen to his podcast episode here)
Shout out to Daily Harvest for sponsoring this episode of the show!
Go to https://www.daily-harvest.com and enter promo code 'brownvegan' to get three cups for FREE in your first box!