We’re back with another podcast episode of our “Why Vegan” series, newly revamped and updated, exploring the reasons why making more vegan choices, and of course going vegan, can have such a positive impact in the world we live in. In this series on the benefits of eating a vegan diet we've covered the impact on our health, the environment and finally we've reached the reason I made this change over a decade ago, the animals. In our last installment we talked about meat, and how our food...

As you know, we’ve started a brand new series in the podcast titled the “Why Vegan” Series, a newly revamped, re-recorded and updated version of our most beloved and downloaded series in the podcast. Through these episodes we’re going to share those big reasons why more and more people are deciding to move towards a more plant-based way of eating and going vegan. We've discussed the effects on going vegan when it comes to our health, our environment, and now it's finally time to begin with...

Today's episode (and a slight and only temporary interruption of our newly revamped Why Vegan Series) comes as a more informal conversation in which I share some news, updates and big announcements about the future of Brownble, and I give you a little glimpse behind the curtain of what life is like right now. I hope you enjoy it and we'll be back to our Why Vegan series in no time at all!

In today's episode of our "Why Vegan" series, we're talking about the impact eating a meat and dairy based diet has on our environment. Until I began to read about these issues, I had never really sat down to think about the chain of production of the foods I consumed, the resources these products required to land on supermarket shelves, let alone the huge consequences they had on our environment and our fellow humans and animals in turn. Today we explore all of these issues and I share some...

One of our most downloaded series in the podcast is back! Our "Why Vegan" series is meant to give you all the information on why so many people are switching to a plant-based diet and a vegan lifestyle. Newly updated, revamped, including new information and data, all in the hopes that it continues to inspire you, or it serves to arm you with information and knowledge on some of these issues, or it serves as a great place to point people to who have questions and want an opener into these...

So many of the topics we discuss at Brownble have to do with the changing of habits, the quitting of habits and the creation of new habits. Today I’ll be sharing some simple tools, habit basics and motivation basics all in the hopes that these support you on your efforts if you’re on this journey to eating more plants or going vegan, as well as some of the tools, exercises and resources that have helped countless of our students through the years when transitioning to a vegan or plant based...

In part 2 of our Holiday series I thought I would give you a bit of support, not in culinary and meal planning terms (we covered all of that in part 1, our previous episode), but in the emotional and relationship side of things so that you can have the most joyful time this holiday season no matter how you eat, or how differently you do so when compared to your family members and friends. If this is your first Holiday Season or Christmas as a Vegan, the tips I share today will help you during...

It’s that time of year folks! Today I’m starting what will be a series of episodes on spending Thanksgiving, Christmas or any Holiday you partake in where lots of food is served and lots of family is gathering. It’s a common time for questions to come up among new vegans (even seasoned vegans), and since it’s an emotionally charged time for most (as in the Holiday Season makes you hyperventilate with all the excitement if you’re someone like me), all the tips shared will be helpful for many...

Today we’re continuing where we left off in part 1 in talking about perspectives, tips and mindsets when sharing your life with a non vegan partner or when being vegan, single and in the dating scene, and of course, all of the tips I’ve shared in part 1 and the ones I’ll be sharing today in part 2, can apply in different ways to friends and family members even if they aren’t romantic partners. Start with part 1 if you haven’t read or listened yet, and today we’re heading right into more...

In today's episode we're going to start tackling all the ins and outs of being vegan and in a relationship with someone who isn’t vegan. Although I’ll be mostly focusing on romantic relationships as this is the area where people struggle the most, all of the tips I’ll be sharing can apply to all our social and family relationships as well. We're going to talk about some of the most common concerns, and I'll give you some tips for living with an omnivore after going vegan. We're going to talk...

In today’s post and episode I’ll be sharing some beginner tips, suggestions and practices that can be helpful when you’re first getting started on this journey to eating more plants, to going vegan, to making as many plant-based choices and animal friendly choices as you can. It’s important to remember that veganism, or the choice to go vegan extends well beyond the plate. If you’ve listened to our previous episodes you know that I always bring it back to the animals, because it was my own...

Today's podcast episode is part 2 of our series on some of the most common questions vegans get asked, and some of the most common questions vegans have when they first make this change. In this installment I’ll be answering the questions “can anyone be vegan (is it safe for athletes, pregnancy, and raising infants and kids)?”, “is a vegan diet possible for people who have struggled with an eating disorder or are in recovery?” “Is a vegan diet safe if I have an underlying medical condition?”,...

In today's post and podcast episode, part 1 of a two part series, I’ll be talking about some of those frequently asked vegan questions we get, and the tips and resources that have helped so many of you and that helped me on my journey into veganism. Our answers to these will not only help you on your journey, but they might help you be able to answer the many questions you’ll get as you share with people that you’ve embarked upon this change. Today we'll cover the first 9 questions with...

In last week’s episode and post I talked a lot about the physical changes or common vegan side effects you might experience when going vegan, and today we are again talking about those initial days, weeks or months as a new vegan when it comes to emotional changes you might go through, whether or not it's normal to experience difficult emotions, sadness or anxiety when you first switch to a plant based diet. There are so many resources when it comes to our health and some of those physical...

When we talk about the basics regarding vegan diets and making the transition, it's important to talk about those first few days, weeks and months into going vegan. I know that I personally had so many questions regarding some of the physical symptoms I was experiencing when I went vegan, and this is completely understandable, as with any dietary change, we are bound to experience differences in the way we feel especially those first few weeks as a vegan. Today I’ll be talking about the side...

Have you ever wondered what it means to be a vegan, a vegetarian, a flexitarian or a pescatarian? What about the difference between a vegan diet, a plant based diet or a plant forward diet? Welcome to our latest podcast episode where we explore the world of all the diets that are trying to reduce or eliminate animal products. Today we'll dive deep into each of them and explain their differences, similarities, and why imperfection is part of the process of making more plant based choices or...

We are so excited to introduce you to our new podcast "More Plants", a revamped, updated and fresh new version of our old show The Brownble Podcast. In today's episode I share what you'll be able to find in upcoming episodes of the podcast, what brought on this big change, as well as what this journey to eating more plants has brought into our lives. I hope you enjoy this brief introduction and that this podcast will help you with all the tools you'll need when being vegan, when switching to...

Hi everyone! I come bearing some news today about the future of our podcast. Listen in for this quick announcement before something new begins! To tide you over with more content while you wait, make sure to visit brownble.com 

Last week I left an open question in episode 240, and today, I share my answer and resources for it: "Can we practice intuitive eating and be vegan?". After discussing the differences between mindful eating and intuitive eating last week, and explaining the role that diet culture plays in our relationship with food, today we discuss whether that intersection between veganism and intuitive eating is possible. I share the changes I've seen within the vegan movement and community and why dieting...

In today's episode we explore two of the big pillars of the work we do at Brownble and talk about the differences and similarities between mindful eating and intuitive eating. Both approaches encourage a healthier relationship with food and your body, but they have distinct techniques and philosophies (and lots of intersections). We break down the principles of each approach and discuss how they can be beneficial in healing your relationship with food and body, talk about internally led...

In today's podcast episode and video I talk about some of the pressures vegans often feel when making this change, some coming from external expectations of how vegans should or shouldn't eat, how they should and shouldn't look, and many coming from our own internal expectations based on what we've seen around us. We discuss the pressure to lose weight, have a certain body size, expectations when it comes to what our meals will look like, pressures when it comes to the appearance of our skin,...

In today's episode, we dive into the wonderful world of hummus and explore creative ways to use this versatile dip in meal ideas! We'll cover everything from traditional hummus recipes to unique and innovative ways to incorporate hummus into your meals. Whether you're a seasoned hummus lover or just looking for new meal ideas, this episode is for you! We talk about the importance of toppings and sides in Middle Eastern cooking and I give you a key reminder for vegans when it comes to meal...

In this episode of The Brownble Podcast, we delve into the fascinating concept of cognitive dissonance and how it relates to veganism, our relationship with food, habit changes and more. We'll explore the psychological discomfort that arises when our beliefs and actions don't align and how this can bring up challenges when attempting any changes that are so deeply linked to our value systems (veganism and our love of animals is one example but not the only one we discuss in this episode)....

Welcome to our latest podcast episode where we'll be talking about all things vegan snacks! In this episode, I'll share some of my go-to's when it comes to delicious and satisfying vegan snack options that are perfect for any time of day. From savory to sweet, we've got you covered with a variety of recipes that you can take to work or school and that you'll keep coming back to again and again. This is an add on to last week's episode where we talked all about how incorporating snacks can...