In today's episode I'll be answering a listener question all about mindful eating, intuitive eating and snacking. If you've been on this journey of tuning into your internal signals, if you're on a mission to improve your relationship with food and let go of the external rules of dieting, it's common to wonder if you're "doing it right". Questions can come up when it comes to when to eat, how much to eat, what to eat, and it can feel like a bit of a minefield to suddenly have the reigns back...

If going vegan has come along with struggles and disagreements with non vegan family members, friends or in your romantic relationships you're not alone, it's common, it can happen, and there are so many things that can help you keep the peace and get support. In today's episode, we'll be talking about the social struggles you may encounter when making the switch to a vegan lifestyle. Going vegan can be a big change, not just for you but also for those around you, and it can sometimes be...

Today I'll be sharing some insights on the challenges you may face when transitioning to a vegan diet. Switching to a vegan lifestyle can be a big adjustment, and it's normal to encounter some obstacles along the way. You might find yourself struggling with cravings, feeling like you're missing out on certain foods, or facing social pressure from friends and family who don't understand your new diet. In part 1, today's video, I'll be sharing some tips and tricks to help you overcome some of...

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...

Our first episode of season 10 is a personal one. I give you a big life update and explain why our between season break was so long, I talk about big changes in our lives and business including moving to a new home, and I share the biggest change in my personal life in years and all the joy and also fear and difficult moments that have come with it. I'm so glad to be back to this space recording our podcast and now with the added bonus that you can enjoy it on video as well in our YouTube...

It's finally here! Season 10 comes with a big surprise and so much more of the content you know and love from The Brownble Podcast. This season, we're taking a deep dive into the topics of veganism, your relationship with food, intuitive and mindful eating, body image, and how they can intersect with a plant-based lifestyle. I answer so many listener questions and add a special feature that we hope you'll love. New episodes will air every Friday and we can't wait to spend this time with...

There are hundreds of ways to introduce Victoria, and I’m about to share so many of the incredible things she’s done, but to me, she was the very first author that made me see that there was a connection between my relationship with food, my values, spirituality, ethics, that every step I took had meaning, that even my messy past with food and emotional eating could find healing, and that most of the work with my issues had to start internally, not externally. She got me started on a path...

In today’s episode of the podcast I have such a special guest joining me to talk about finding a style of movement that is all about the joy. If you've ever said the words "I hate working out", "I hate going to the gym", "I hate exercise", "I hate cardio", "I hate working out at home", this episode is for you. Today’s episode is less interview style, and more so a conversation between friends, where we both talk about the movement loves of our lives, how to enjoy exercise, how to practice...

Today's guest on the podcast is International flight attendant and on board manager for one of the world's largest airlines, and my friend, Simon. Today he shares his stories of becoming an International flight attendant at age 19 (cabin crew for all our UK listeners and readers), what it's like to live life "up in the air" style, and he gives us all his best tips and tricks for flying in commercial airlines as vegans, answering a question about vegan air travel by one of our Sams. We...

In today's episode, our 200th and the first of 2022, we have one of my favorite people on this planet as a special guest. My best friend, clinical psychologist Verena Kacinskis is with us to talk about the wounds behind perfectionism, psychological defence mechanisms and what they are, whether perfectionism works as a distraction or a way to control. Verena shares how perfectionism begins to appear in her life and how to catch herself before it takes root (list makers, you're going to LOVE...

I thought it was the perfect way to close off our intuitive eating series by sharing some of the frameworks that I believe can go hand in hand with intuitive eating. These are frameworks and practices that helped me on my journey whenever I got stuck along the way, and that I think can go hand in hand with the process of intuitive eating. We'll be talking about mindfulness and mindful eating, self compassion and the work of Dr. Kristin Neff, size inclusivity, veganism and intuitive eating as...

In today's episode we continue our exploration of the principles that are at the core of Intuitive Eating. We'll be talking about emotional eating, how to cope with your emotions through a new, kinder, approach. We'll talk about the importance of body respect, making choices that help your "here and now" body, as well as the importance of buying clothes that fit comfortably, no matter what size you are right now. We also discuss intuitive exercise and movement, and the positive impact it can...

Welcome back to another edition of our intuitive eating series of episodes and posts! After discussing some common misconceptions about intuitive eating, the wonderful framework created by registered dietitians Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole, and briefly introducing the first two principles of intuitive eating, today, I continue to give you a brief rundown of a few others. My hope is that this introduction to intuitive eating inspires you to get the book and learn directly from the pros....

As we continue to dive into the wonderful framework that is intuitive eating, and since we’ve already discussed what the intuitive eating framework is and what it isn’t in our first two episodes in the series, today, I’ll briefly introduce you to the first few of its principles, all in the hopes that they inspire you to get the book and learn from its wonderful creators, Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole. As we'll be doing in the rest of our intuitive eating series of episodes, I'll be sharing...

Today in part 2 I’ll share a few more misconceptions about intuitive eating, and within them, we finally get to talk about two aspects I know you’ll be especially curious about: “is there any science behind intuitive eating and its principles?”, as well as whether or not we can be ethical vegans or have other philosophical or religious dietary choices and practice intuitive eating, and much more. Let’s get straight to it! I highly recommend reading or listening to part 1 first before...

In today's episode I'll be introducing you to the wonderful framework of intuitive eating by discussing what it is and what it isn't, in the hopes that you'll be inspired to find out more, read the book and use its wonderful wisdom to help improve your relationship with food and find peace with it. There are so many misconceptions about intuitive eating out there, and it can be so helpful, especially if you've struggled through years of dieting, or the restrictive-binge eating/emotional...

In today's episode I'm answering a listener question I've received in many different versions through the years, but especially in the past few weeks, how to handle criticism about the way you eat, the way you call certain vegan foods, the way you do animal activism, or how to handle criticism and take it like a champ in general, are topics that all of us have to deal with one way or another. Today I give you some support in this regard, I share some stories on criticism in the age of social...

In today’s Q and A episode I answer a listener question all about a common conversation vegans have amongst themselves, but even more so, that non-vegans have with vegans regarding how mainstream this movement has gotten, and the availability of many alternatives to meat and dairy, such a vegan meats, vegan cheeses, etc. I’ve addressed this question in the past in other Q and A episodes but never on its own and I thought it was the perfect opportunity to give you my perspective on processed...

I’m very excited to introduce you to our special guest, registered dietitian, anti diet dietitian and certified intuitive eating counsellor, Charline Adriens. An expert on the intersection between eating a vegan diet and practicing intuitive eating, being plant based and also having an anti diet and non restrictive approach. I find it so helpful when professionals in the field of dietetics, health and mental health open up conversations about this very gentle approach that as you know has...

In today’s episode I answer a listener question that came from a very different point of view. I’m usually here to give you support on your journey to making more vegan choices (among the many other topics we discuss in our blog and podcast), but this time around, the person who needed support was a non-vegan, trying to find peace and balance with their vegan partner. The question by our “Sam” goes as follows: “I’d appreciate if you could introduce tips to help a non-vegan partner who is...

Today it’s just me on the podcast for a shorter episode to bring you support on your journey, and we’ll be talking about our relationship with food, especially as it relates to portion sizes, serving sizes and re-connecting to what your body needs. We'll be discussing "portion sizes" as established by our past history with dieting, serving sizes as they appear in the label of food products, yield and number of servings in recipes, blogs and cookbooks, and why sticking with these keeps us...

Today I’m going to give you what I consider the best 5 ways to get organized in the meal planning department, both when shopping and when coming home from the store. The first four are ones I’ve talked about before, but the last one is new, one that might be the biggest twist in the current plot, the French twist to be more precise, and also a great one when practicing intuitive eating, trying to reduce food waste and lower food expenses. It won’t be for everyone, which is why I’m including...

In today’s mini Q and A, I answer a question I received from one of our Sams, all about the familiar feelings of guilt around food, especially when we’re trying to improve our relationship with food and have a neutral approach to foods and ingredients we perhaps once labelled as “bad”, “forbidden”, “unhealthy”, “high calorie”, “high carb”, “highly processed”, or whatever the food fear du jour is, all stemming form the wonderful framework that is intuitive eating. Today I answer this question...

Time to talk about snacking and eating between meals, how I incorporate snacks into my day, the many things that you can take into account when eating between meals if you've had a guilt-ridden or tumultuous relationship with snacking in the past. I also share lots of delicious vegan snack ideas as well as our yummy "1 month of vegan snacks" printable, a great resource you can print and stick to your fridge or keep in your phone for quick ideas throughout the week. For all the links...

Today in our imperfect vegan series, we’ll be talking briefly about a question I get often: “What should we do about foods that DON’T contain animal products in their ingredients, but that DO use animal by-products in their production process?” Or in another way: “Is sugar vegan?”, “Is beer vegan?”, “Are wine and other alcoholic beverages vegan?”. Today I’ll be sharing my perspective on these questions, from a simple and practical angle to help you make the choice that is right for you, and...