Val describes the unexpected challenges of living vegan with diasporic identity, and her recent travel to Mexico. Part two of the two-part story. *This is a reflection of personal experiences traveling where few to no vegans exist and an honest look at its effect on morale. Not about the country or its people.

Val describes the unexpected challenges of living vegan with diasporic identity, and her recent travel to Mexico. Part one of the two-part story. 

*This is a reflection of my experiences traveling where few to no vegans exist and an honest look at how morale can change as a result. Not about the country, not about the people. Nothing more.

Val discusses the effects of the meat and dairy industries on climate change, the politics surrounding the rise in plant-based living, and the portrayal of vegans in the media.

Pick up from the last episode illustrating common social scenarios while vegan, with suggestions on how to navigate them. If you already know all there is to know about veganism but the social stuff is still new territory--this is the right episode for you! Make sure to listen to Part I first for the entire topic! P.S. No one can tell you what to say or do in every situation--it's ultimately up to you in your own unique journey <3

Val illustrates common social scenarios while being vegan, and suggests some (semi-helpful) tips on how to navigate them. 

Corrections:

10 times more grain is consumed on an omnivore diet than a vegan diet.

An average of 100 animals are saved per year per person on a vegan diet.

Val shares with you what she eats from day to day!

Some tips on what is mentioned in this episode:

Joumou in English: Calabaza

Haitian spelling of bouillon: Bouyon

Haitian dumplings: Doumbrey

Haitian pickled cabbage condiment: Pikliz

*Luanne's Wild Ginger does not only sell ramen! 

Favorite vegan cup ramen: Soon Veggie

Val shares how and why she became vegan, and everything that came with it--physically, socially, mentally.