January 21, 2025

229: Why Does 'Vegan' Trigger People? A conversation with therapist Deborah Gonzales

42 minutes

Plant Based / Vegan Life Coaching. If you’ve ever thought that avoiding or eliminating animal products would be a great idea, but you didn’t know where to start, this Podcast is for you.

In This Episode:

Deborah’s journey from vegetarian to vegan in her 60’s.

Why the term "vegan" triggers strong emotional reactions and how to navigate those conversations with grace.

Practical tips for bringing vegan dishes to social gatherings that win over even the skeptics.

Insights on creating a supportive mindset for sustainable dietary changes.

How Deborah uses her Facebook group and cooking challenges to inspire a community of 12,000+ plant-based enthusiasts.

The importance of planning and mindset when transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle, even in less vegan-friendly areas like Alaska.

Deborah’s advice for making plant-based eating accessible and delicious, including her love for the "Be a Plant-Based Woman Warrior" cookbook.

Connect with Deborah Gonzales:

Website: www.deborahgonzales.com

Facebook Group: Cooking Through All the Recipes in Be a Plant-Based Woman Warrior

Instagram: @deborahgonzalesvcle

Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

Diet for a New America by John Robbins

Be a Plant-Based Woman Warrior by Jane and Ann Esselstyn

Tips for no-oil cooking and transitioning to a whole food, plant-based lifestyle

Recommendations for meal planning and prepping, including her commercial-grade salad bar setup at home

Deb’s article on Mainstreetvegan.com where I first learned about her work.

Episode Challenge:
This week, make a vegan dish to share at your next gathering. Focus on creating something visually appealing and delicious that could win over even the biggest skeptics. Use one of those plant based cookbooks on your shelf or websites you follow and share your creations with us on Instagram by tagging @Vedge_Your_Best

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