Friendly Veg | Vegan Tips
Serena
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Being vegan comes with SO many questions. What if I eat something non-vegan? Why am I always tired? How do I deal with criticism from family members? Join Serena -- a vegan of 12 years and former ex-vegan -- as she answers these questions, and more! If you're looking for a welcoming, non-judgemental show with pragmatic tips, then this podcast is for you. // @friendlyvegpodcast. friendlyveg.com
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S2E2 Authentic and ethical vegan travel with @annathingbutanimals
Travelling as a vegan can be dauting, and full of "what ifs": What if I can't find anything to eat? What if I can't eat any authentic food? What if the only option is to dine at fancy vegan…
S2E1 Can vegans date non-vegans? A conversation with Jonah
Welcome back to the podcast! In this highly anticipated episode I catch up with my friend Jonah — a vegan abolitionist at heart — who has dated, fallen in love with, and now married a non-vegan!We…
S1E17 Why lab grown meat isn’t ethical.
Is lab grown meat ethical? It depends on who you ask. But does it matter?Lab grown meat is only one such vegan meat alternative.in this episode, we’ll talk about the concept and ethics of meat…
S1E16 Lean meats, ghost poops, and the myth of the complete protein with nutrition student and activist Dani Linavi
Nutritionists love lean meats. But why? In this episode I’m joined by Dani Linavi, a vegan activist who is currently studying for their Masters in Nutrition Sciences. In this episode, we cover the…
S1E15 Did going vegan give me social anxiety?
This is gonna be a vulnerable one, friends! This is pretty much a self-therapy session, so I hope you enjoy.Specifically, we'll talk about:Social anxiety and its connection to veganism.How MY social…
S1E14 Zero to FULL TIME food blogger: How @thesimplesprinkle's vegan business keeps her accountable.
Vegan content creation and monetization! Jacqui, aka @thesimplesprinkle joins us and tells us all about how she went from zero experience to a full time food blogger! If you're a creator, you'll love…
S1E13 Why vegans get hate — from everyone. 8 tactics to deal with hate. Plus: an announcement!
Hate is a strong word, and I try to avoid saying that I hate something. But I think it’s ok to talk about people hating on others. And that’s exactly what this episode is about.Because vegans get a…
S1E12 Is white sugar vegan? Plus: I'm a fake vegan.
White sugar is, in the US and Canada, often processed with bone char, aka “bone charcoal”, which is made from cow bones.Can you believe that!?In this episode, we’ll unpack this, and will talk about 3…
S1E11 How Mo (@vegankungfu) educated 120 colleagues about veganism! His rules for dealing with trolls. How white supremacy impacts our view of vegan activism.
Mo aka @vegankungfu joined us for an episode! Mo is an incredible, kind human, and he was one of the first friends I made on TikTok! Mo is an entrepreneur and runs his own Kung Fu school: The Chinese…
S1E10 Are you contributing to animal cruelty if you split the bill? On sharing a meal with non-vegans.
Should you split the bill with non-vegans when you go out to eat?Ask any non-vegan this, and they'll most likely shrug and say "ya, why not?". But ask any vegan this question, and you've started a…
S1E9 I tried going vegan but I was always hungry. A common excuse to keep eating meat?
I tried going vegan, but I was always hungry.This is one of the most common responses I get when people learn that I'm vegan. It's like this is one of the set of 3 possible responses people will…
S1E8 Why 84% of vegans quit. Plus: non conventional tips on how to actually stay vegan!
84% of vegans quit. This is a huge number. On the one hand, it's sad. On the other, it's comforting. Going vegan is HARD!In this episode, we'll discuss my hypothesis of why vegans quit: they're burnt…
S1E7 Going vegan overnight is a bad idea. Do THIS instead.
Going vegan overnight is a bad idea. Do this instead.Going vegan is a radical lifestyle change. For some people, it’s possible to make the change overnight. But for most of us, making such a huge…
S1E6 Will being vegan hurt my career? It actually might help you!
Will being vegan hurt your career?The majority of your day is spent at work. Around colleagues who are (most likely) NOT vegan. If you have anxiety about sharing your veganism with your colleagues,…
S1E5 Don’t let your veganism define you.
You’re familiar with the “militant vegan” stereotype. But are you familiar with the “friendly vegan” ?In this episode, Serena discusses how you can hang out with non-vegans without losing your mind.…
S1E4 International travel: it’s ok if you eat something not vegan.
Travelling internationally is exciting, but it’s especially stressful if you’re vegan. Where can you eat? Will there be enough food for you? And (gasp) what if you eat something non-vegan!?Serena…
S1E3 My family won't let me go vegan.
Do you have that one family member (or multiple) who won't accept your veganism? Because Serena sure does: her grandparents. Despite having been meat-free for 16 years and vegan for 11, Serena's…
S1E2 Non-vegan friendships: Why do we reject our closest friends?
There is a tendency in some vegans to cut ties with their non-vegan friends. It's hard being around people who eat meat, right? Well, it doesn't have to be. This this episode, Serena and Tim discuss…
S1E1 I was an ex-vegan. Now I’ve been vegan for 11 years.
You've heard of ex-vegans, but have you ever heard of ex-ex-vegans? In this episode Serena shares the path that has led her to 11 years of veganism, and counting! Having faced social pressure to stop…
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Friendly Veg | Vegan Tips has published 19 episodes since February 2023, covering topics in Arts, Food.
Friendly Veg | Vegan Tips is currently dormant with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 22m.
