With the popularization of veganism, more people who suffer with eating disorders are using it as a socially acceptable cover for restricting their eating. Dallas and Ryan discuss this distressing trend, share personal stories, and explore whether or not someone can go vegan “for the wrong reasons”.

Documentaries are powerful tools for changing hearts, minds, and society and the product review is one movie lovers won’t want to miss. Peaceable Kingdom is the new documentary from the fine folks at Tribe of Heart. Yes, we said NEW! If you think you’ve seen PK already, think twice, because the new one is an entirely new film and well worth watching. Designed to be used as an outreach tool and shown to small groups in a home setting, this film highlights the relationships between individual people and individual animals in a way that will appeal to a wide audience and provide a perfect opportunity to discuss veganism.

We dare you to listen to this episode of Midwest Vegan Radio and NOT come away feeling better about the world. Dallas and Ryan kick back and chat with co-owner of multiple Moksha Yoga franchises. vegan dad, and motivational speaker, Phil Doucett. Listen in as they delve deeply into topics such as what really matters in life, how to embody compassion, and the power that comes with being able to choose how to respond to events in life as opposed to being run by them. Oh, and the power of Daiya’s new vegan cheese wedges, we can’t forget those! Keep listening for a technique any civilian can borrow from the Navy that can help conserve water, and as always: shout outs to awesome people and things. Contact MVR with your shout out today at Midwest Vegan Radio on Facebook.