The Minimalist Vegan Podcast is coming to an end (indefinitely). Tune in to the episode to find out why we’re moving on and what we have planned for the future (some exciting news!). We also share raw behind-the-scenes of the ups and downs of producing the show. A special thanks to our wonderful listeners. Your attention means a lot to us 💚 This episode is brought to you by Bhumi. Bhumi is a bedding, bath, and apparel brand that uses organic cotton and fair trade practices. Browse their...

Are you overwhelmed by the idea of cooking? Or wish you had a few more go-to recipes? Then this episode is for you. We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again. Learning how to cook is one of the most valuable skills you can understand, and preparing a meal is one of the creative and thoughtful ways to impress others and show love. And if you’re not cooking for others, you’re still cooking for yourself. In this conversation, Maša, the powerhouse responsible for all the recipes on our...

One of our fondest memories is having a family outing at the zoo. It was surreal to see lions, tigers, elephants, and monkeys in person. Not only that, but zoos are critical for conservation and public education. At least so we thought… There’s a dark side to the zoo industry to suggest it’s more entertainment than conservation. But is it? In this conversation, we discuss the ethical considerations of zoos and some alternative ways to connect with animals. This episode is brought to you...

On the surface, it appears that minimalism has reached the mainstream. Minimalism is more widely accepted and, as a result, has lost its flair. Back in episode 46, we discussed what the future of minimalism would look like and pontificated on the trendiness of the movement. Well, almost two years on—where does it stand? More importantly, how do we feel about minimalism today? The answer might surprise you… In this conversation, we share our reflections on minimalism from people who...

Studies show that vegans are viewed more negatively than atheists, immigrants, homosexuals, and asexuals. In fact, the only group viewed more negatively than vegans were drug addicts! Beyond the surveys, we’ve felt it too. Whether it’s eating out with friends or meeting someone for the first time, veganism comes with an air of inconvenience, stigma and sometimes hate. Why is that? Why do so many people seem to dislike vegans? In this episode, we step outside of our vegan-friendly algorithms...

When you meet someone for the first time, consciously and unconsciously, you’re assessing their status based on their job, education, where they live, the clothes they wear, the car they drive, and their cultural background. And you know what? They’re doing the exact same thing to you. But how healthy is status classification? Why does it matter so much to us? Whether we want to admit it or not, we have a deep desire to prove ourselves and feel important. And what’s scary is that we place...

The combination of automation and a global pandemic has pushed society into a new norm of work. There’s no escaping the digital revolution as it impacts every industry. Lockdowns have given us some time to take a step back to evaluate what’s essential and what work-life balance should look like. In this episode, we share our reactions to some pretty compelling statistics about the future of work before sharing our approach to navigating these changes. This episode is brought to you by...

As we recently celebrated our 7th vegan anniversary, we thought it would be interesting to share what we’ve learned. In this conversation, we compare what we expected to experience when we first transitioned with how things have panned out. Whether you're veg-curious, a new vegan, or have been living cruelty-free for decades; we trust you’ll be able to relate to some of our lessons so far. This episode is brought to you by Woron. Woron is a sustainable and ethical underwear & everyday...

Wool is one of the oldest and most popular fabrics in human history. What was once a resource used for survival has evolved into a commercial behemoth leading to the exploitation of sheep and lambs worldwide. However, is the wool industry really all that bad? Can we still buy products using wool as ethical consumers? Is there such thing as vegan-friendly wool? We discuss all these questions and more in this episode in an attempt to bring some clarity to an often confusing area of...

It’s no secret; mindful meditation is officially mainstream and a particularly prevalent practice that you’ll see many high performers (in all fields) starting their day with. If you don’t currently meditate, you may wonder if it really lives up to the hype. I mean, it must if you’re to allocate time in your busy day to connect with your breath. We’ve been there! Trust us. You can listen to and read about meditation in many places, but you don’t often hear about people’s personal struggles...

Minimalism and environmentalism, while sometimes at odds—make for a powerful dual-value lifestyle that fights the good fight against consumerism. In this conversation, we share some interesting statistics, like how many things we own versus the household average, before diving into some actionable tips to help you along your eco-minimalism journey. This episode is brought to you by Bhumi. Bhumi is a bedding, bath, and apparel brand that uses organic cotton and fair trade practices. Browse...

Crop pollination is a polarising topic when it comes to assessing the ethics of the beekeeping industry. Non-vegans claim that vegans are hypocritical not to consume honey when they support migratory beekeeping. And vegans respond by re-explaining the definition of veganism. In this conversation, we move beyond honey and beeswax and dive into the cruelty of the crop pollination business. The topics that we cover are: - The challenges of pollinating certain crops - An overview of migratory...

Many of us have learned that supporting local beekeepers and buying honey is good for us and good for the local bee population. Even though this has some truth to it, there’s much more that needs to be unpacked. In this conversation, we discuss the ethics of beekeeping on both a commercial and local level. Why it’s not as straightforward as we may think, and what we can do to help. Topics covered are: - What is honey, and how is it made - How bees make honey - How is honey harvested and...

The kitchen is one of the most trafficked areas in any household. It’s also a potential dumping ground for clutter, whether on the bench surfaces or in storage. Not many situations are more frustrating than trying to get dinner made in a cluttered kitchen. Then throw in family or roommates, and you have a recipe for conflict, overwhelm and toxic habits. In this conversation, we take you behind the scenes of how we transitioned to a minimalist kitchen and created a much more peaceful kitchen...

In this episode, we give you an update of what's working and what isn't with our new approach to nutrition and exercise. In the second half of our conversation, we get vulnerable and share how our mindset has perhaps been the biggest contributor to better overall health. Specifically, we discuss: The impact of trying to introduce more protein into our diet Bringing fun to exercise An overview of growth versus fixed mindset Breakthroughs from adopting a growth mindset Looking for...

When it comes to ecological impact, the ocean often gets overlooked—despite representing the lion’s share of the worlds environmental issues. Commercial fishing has a devastating effect on animals, plants, CO2, and even the fishing workforce's well-being and safety.  In this conversation, we share our thoughts and reactions to the new documentary Seaspiracy and some findings on the ethics of consuming sea animals.  Specifically, we discuss: - Initial reactions to Seaspiracy -...

Does the effort of buying secondhand things outweigh the potential destruction of buying something brand new? These two approaches represent a few grey areas as we consider the philosophies of minimalism, frugal living, sustainability and gentrification.  In this conversation, we debate both sides of the equation, including some personal experiences along the way. Specifically, we cover: - The pros and cons of thrifting - The pros and cons of buying new - Finding the balance between both...

As plant-based recipe creators, we spend copious amounts of time and energy trying to show folks that you don't have to miss out when it comes to food. There's an abundance of curries, cakes, cookies, pasta and pastries that you can make from the comfort of your home. However, we're quickly closing in our 33rd birthdays, and we acknowledge that what used to work for us even a couple of years ago to stay healthy, doesn't do it anymore. Our metabolisms have slowed down, and with that, we've...

When you live your life with certain values, it can be hard to get others on board. In this week's podcast episode, we discuss how we can encourage minimalism without being pushy. It's a sensitive topic for many to bring up as we're mostly met with a defensive front and a sense of dismissiveness. Only when we learn to put ourselves in their other's shoes, can we have an honest and open discussion.  In this conversation, we talk about the issues that can come up with living or being around...

In this episode, we break down the misconceptions and truths about how much vegans spend on food. More specifically, we share exactly how we spent on food in the last 30 days as a little case study. Being the start of a new year, we also touch on Veganuary and how you can get involved.  If you've always wondered how much vegans spend on food and have thought that it's only a lifestyle for the "privileged", this conversation will help broaden your perspective and see how food, vegan or not,...

Veganism is one thing, and 2020 is something entirely different. But one theme that overlaps is the challenge of accepting other people’s perspectives. This at least has been hard for us, and we want to use our experiences of being vegan in a non-vegan world to help us connect and love others who fundamentally disagree with us, and vice versa. Specifically, we discuss: ~ The deep desire to feel accepted ~ The trap of the vegan bubble and confirmation bias in general ~ How being vegan...

Even as minimalist’s, we can admit, splurging on nice things can be exciting. We sometimes get a temporary high from a purchase, especially if it gives us “joy”. But with such a feeling, we risk giving all the power to our possessions and take power away from who we are as individuals. So how do we toe the line between enjoying a purchase, seeing the value in what we have while simultaneously detaching ourselves from our things? That’s what we discuss in this episode. We share our internal...

Creating content while at time glamorous, can be incredibly labour-intensive. The constant cycle of ideation, planning, editing, publishing and sharing can take a toll, and before you know it, you burnout. We’ve been creating for a living for a few years now, and we have lots of experiences to share as it relates to crafting a life that’s personalised and empowering. In this conversation, we discuss how we’ve built a content creation practice that’s built with longevity in mind. This...

We live in a world where it’s never been easier to buy things. Between Amazon, the extinction of cash and excessive supply, there’s no resistance or friction to purchase what we want when we want. Sure, it can be exciting to grab something impulsively, but that approach leaves you more vulnerable to buyers remorse or a wasted purchase altogether. Minimalist or not, at some point you’re going to need to buy something. In this conversation, we break down our approach to slow purchasing, and...