Dairy-Free State

On episode 3 of Dairy-Free State, I talk with Ariel about her transition to veganism. A segment on Oprah piqued her interest years ago, and since then, she has been moving towards a vegan diet that makes sense for her body. We talk about how our families receive the news when we change our diets, how we strive to be the "chillest" people with special diets, and how to handle food when you have a love/hate relationship to it.

We mention a lot of resources on this episode, so here are the links for some of the things we talk about:

If you want to learn more about Ariel, check out her podcast, Twenties and Confused, on Apple Podcasts.

And if you have a food story that you'd like to talk about on the podcast, I'm all ears! Email me at [email protected].

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This podcast, for as many episodes as I've recorded so far (seven at the time of this writing), has evolved and taken shape quickly. I'm starting to see where the conversations can and should go, and how many places food and health intersect.

It was a pleasure talking to my friend, Stephanie, about her experience of managing PCOS and a gluten-free life with alterations to her diet. We definitely have a lot in common, and a lot to talk about!

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I can't believe it's taken me so long to get this podcast off the ground, but now that it is, I can't wait to keep going! I have had this idea rolling around in my head for a while now, and Mary was the perfect first guest to have on the show.

For years, I have thought about making a separate site to talk about chronic pain and chronic health issues. It always felt like a different side of myself - something that didn't quite belong on Dairy-Free State. But after talking with lots of people about how often the choices they make with their diets intersect with how they're managing their various health conditions, I had the realization that it's all connected for so many of us.

I kept trying to compartmentalize parts of my life, even though they flowed into each other behind the scenes every day. Putting chronic health topics front and center on Dairy-Free State feels more appropriate than ever.

Mary and I had an awesome conversation in March, before we had both been on self-quarantine for a while. Since then, she's really kept me inspired with cute mask photos, updates on her garden, and of course, delicious and inspiring meals almost every day. If you're looking for someone who has a curious and adventurous approach to food, look no further!

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