Brown Vegan

Why good food is incredible vegan activism What dishes you should bring to your family's Thanksgiving table How to replace ingredients to serve a traditional vegan Thanksgiving How to deal with family backlash Why Thanksgiving is all about the side dishes - no need for turkey! Get the show notes and everything mentioned in this episode here Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-vegan/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It was so dope having my girl B on the show! We connected on Instagram a while ago, and I really love talking to her offline about veganism and business (my fave subjects!). In our podcast episode, we discussed: How is she using her writing and YouTube to show representation in the vegan community -- recipes and injustice How to be vegan if you live in a food desert Why veganism is a mindset and NOT just food How our love of meat and dairy affects the rest of the world Why you need to stop watching on the sideline and finally just go vegan! Why you shouldn't let the internet food shame you Get all the resources mentioned in this episode here  http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/herbanisticSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-vegan/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, I chat with Jos Ryder about: Being vegan with teenagers Why it doesn't have to be "all or nothing" to start a vegan journey Our views on What the Health The cruelty of the dairy industry Eating out as a vegan Is health enough of a reason to stay vegan? Being a social vegan The importance of being gentle with yourself as you navigate a new vegan life   Get the show notes and resources mentioned in this episode here. http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/58Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-vegan/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I love doing this podcast because I get to connect with so many amazing people. Here's the blog post that goes with the episode. http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/57 In this episode, I chat with Johanna Ramos about: How the loss of her baby led to a plant-based lifestyle How she was able to get her meat-loving hubby to embrace plant-based meals. The difference between plant-based & vegan (Yep, there's a difference) Why Johanna does a raw food cleanse 10 days a month The secret to making affordable & tasty green juice How to choose a juicer that doesn't cost hundreds of dollars Her experience with being vegan in the deep south Reach Johanna: Website Instagram Earthly Bodies Natural Living Facebook group Earthly Bodies products  Resources mentioned: Jack LaLanne Fusion Juicer Breville Cold Juice Fountain Juicer Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-vegan/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of the show, I chat with Stephanie Sunshine about so much more than vegan life. It truly is an insightful conversation. We covered: How the Daniel Fast led her to a vegan journey How she ditched the cheese *How to co-parent vegan kids in a way that doesn't cause you to pull out your hair Why and how to start a yoga practice The importance of a self-care practice Why you should unplug from social media often *How to prepare for retreats/live events Get all the show notes http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/56Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-vegan/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, I chat with my girl #chefnikkiinthemix about why black vegan activism is so important, vegan dating & why she decided to start her journey in 2016.  This convo is soooo important!   Reach Nikki and see all the show notes here http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/55Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-vegan/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Good times with my girl Shawnte Parks on the podcast! We covered so much in 30 mins (lol): The importance of having a vegan community, why it's okay to start over if you tried to go vegan before, why intersectionality is important in veganism, vegan meal planning for families, and why every vegan should have a YouTube channel and tips on how to start one. Get all the resources mentioned and contact Natural Vegan Mama here.  Download the free vegan starter kit with more tips and a grocery list at brownveganvip.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-vegan/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Have you ever met someone and instantly vibe with their energy? This is what happened when I connected with Carrie of So Freakin Vegan for our podcast convo. She's warm, funny and compassionate about animals and good health. What We Talked About: How she used food to treat PCOS Why it's important to plant the seed of veganism to her elementary school students How Carrie uses YouTube to connect with people in a compassionate and fun way How she handles being a social vegan   Get show notes for this episode at brownvegan.com under episode #52Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-vegan/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, I chat with my girl DeChantell from Living Well with DeChantell about her vegan journey. Topics covered: The struggles of vegan dating How she makes raw vegan life easy  How seeing so much fast food in her community and her dad's death led to her vegan journey Reach DeChantell: Her website Instagram Facebook Buy her ebook! 10 Step Clean Eating Guide To Living Well   Get full show notes at brownvegan.com Get the free vegan starter kit at brownveganvip.com  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-vegan/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, I chat with Stephanie of Vegan What about her vegan journey.   Get show notes and resourced mentioned in the episode here Topics covered: What motivated Stephanie to start a vegan journey. How she was about to get her hubby to become more vegan-friendly after he resisted the change. How to use vegan life to lose weight and maintain the weight loss. Why finding balance in your vegan journey is so important. How her life and business changed after she decided to become vegan. Reach Stephanie: Instagram YouTube Website Stephanie's Raw Vegan Dessert Book Stephanie's t-shirt line Resources mentioned: The Kind Diet by Alicia Silverstone Quarrygirl's website   Download the free vegan starter kit here Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-vegan/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Check out the blog post for resources mentioned here  (brownvegan.com) Download the free vegan starter kit with tips and resources here (brownveganvip.com) Follow me @brownvegan on Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-vegan/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, I chat with Joshua Black of Urban Black Vegan about how he lost 50 lbs on a 21-day juice cleanse, why he decided to avoid oil as much as possible, what it's like to be a vegan YouTuber and what motivates him to keep going. Get the full show notes at brownvegan.com  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-vegan/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Show notes are at brownvegan.com Get the free vegan starter kit at brownveganvip.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-vegan/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, I share tips on how to save money on your vegan grocery bill. Tips mentioned: Shop at your regular grocery store for essentials like spinach, potatoes, etc and only shop health food stores for harder to find items like nutritional yeast, meat alternatives, etc.  Get your butt in the kitchen and cook Plan for leftovers -- I usually plan 4-5 dinners each week then stretch those out to save money and time Just because you're eating vegan, it doesn't mean everything has to be organic --- buy what you can afford. Check out the Environmental Working Group's list of produce that are sprayed with pesticides the most. Just get started and make adjustments as you move forward. Keep it simple. There's no need to be a gourmet chef every night. Simple meals like tacos, spaghetti, and stew are simple and filling. Save the elaborate meals for the weekend. Plan your meals   Get show notes at brownvegan.com Sign up for Zero to Vegan at zerotovegancourse.comSupport this podcast at — https://

In this episode, I start some basic tips for people who want to go vegan in the new year. Visit brownvegan.com for show notes and download the Vegan Starter Kit at brownveganvip.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-vegan/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One of the most common questions I get is, "how to get rid of dairy and/or eggs?" The good news is, you don't have to eliminate all of your dairy products overnight. You can begin by just replacing your cow's milk and butter with plant-based milk (almond, coconut, cashew, etc.) and vegan margarine (Earth Balance & Smart Balance are popular brands). 4 Reasons You Don't Need Dairy: Health risks -- high blood pressure, heart disease, high cholesterol & certain cancers. Get your calcium from green leafy vegetables opposed to animal byproducts Protest factory farming and animal cruelty. Read this: Factory Farming: Misery for Animals Environmental concerns -- global warming & pollution. Read this: The Shocking Truth About the Dairy Industry and the Environment   How to use plant-based dairy and vegan margarine: Plant-based milk (almond, coconut, cashew, soymilk, rice, etc) can be used in cereal, oatmeal, cooking, smoothies, etc. Vegan margarine can be used on toast, cooking, grill

In this episode, I talk about how to get back on track when you are struggling with your vegan journey.   Tips Mentioned: Get clear on your why  Start replacing your struggle ingredients with vegan options Make vegan life a priority -- meal planning, research, look for recipes, grocery shopping Reflect and change things in your personal life, so that you can move forward Stop beating yourself up Resources Mentioned: Field Roast vegan cheese slices Ener-G egg replacer Download the free vegan starter kit with more tips and a grocery list at brownveganvip.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-vegan/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It was a lot of fun having Donta on the show to discuss his vegan journey, being vegan while traveling, vegan fitness, finding a vegan community, how he inspired his family to make changes to their own diets and mastering the art of tofu. He's on a mission to scatter the stereotype of what a vegan looks out. Check out his video entry for the Vegan Smart contest and vote for him using the link on his Instagram bio  Contact Donta on Instagram hereSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-vegan/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In April, I celebrated 6 years as a vegan!  In this podcast episode, I share some of my lessons from the last 6 yrs and get candid about this misconception of a "perfect" vegan. Check out the full blog post and all resources mentioned for this episode here... http://www.brownvegan.com/podcast/41   Quick recap of the 6 lessons: Didn't expect my family to get on board with me -- so grateful! Cooking is required...especially if you have a family. Don't worry, I offered some advice and encouragement for this subject You will get used to reading ingredient labels You will find a vegan cheese that works for you -- so many options these days Why this lifestyle hasn't been "perfect" for me My struggle with losing and gaining weight  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/brown-vegan/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy