REIMAGINED

Transitioning to Veganism, Attachment to Labels, Dealing with Judgement, and Intuitive Eating

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Today’s Reimagined session is a SOLO episode by yours truly! I will be diving into the details around my experience transitioning into a plant-based diet. This episode is not set with the intention to convert anyone to Veganism - so do not worry! I am not a vegan extremist and I will not force you, or shame you, into doing something that does not YET make sense for you ( but yes, I am an advocate for the animals, environment, etc, and think we should all strive to integrate plants into our lives frequently and often)! You’ll likely find relatable bits of information and insight around the challenges I faced due to lack of preparation, lack of patience, not starting when I was grounded or educated, and jumping into this process overnight. Other tidbits you can expect from this podcast:

  • Why I decided to transition into a plant-based lifestyle, and how long it took for me to find my own success with this type of lifestyle change 
  • The details around my transition from a more “healthy standard American diet” such as lean proteins, veggies, “healthy” packages snacks, etc… into plant-based eating including but not limited to: the difficulties, the food prep options, the resources, the failures, etc.
  • My hot take on the vegan extremist communities, judgment around & from both vegans and non-vegans, and the type of attitude needed amongst vegans and non-vegans for there to be a more loving and supportive community as the movement and lifestyle grows
  • How to continue to cultivate a strong community as a vegan amongst non-vegan family, co-workers, friends, peers
  • The danger of attaching too much to labels, such as the LABEL of being VEGAN and how constant self-assessment is needed when it comes to your overall body, health, and dietary needs, and ethics 
  • What is intuitive plant-based eating? Is this OKAY? Can you still be MOSTLY Vegan, and call yourself Vegan without feeling shameful or guilty? 
  • Integrating eggs from a farm with happy hens  
  • How to have impactful conversations as a passionate vegan with others, without forcing your opinions or beliefs onto someone else and vice versa. 

    • Stay tuned and follow me on IG at @reimaginedthepodcast for updates!

    Some of my favorite resources for transitioning to Veganism are as follows:

    John McDougall, MD - The Starch Solution (audiobook or hardback)

    IG: Plantifulkiki - ebook & recipes (starch solution based)

    Fresh, Funky, & Raw - JP Alfred - owner of Peace Pies in San Diego (plant-based, gf, soy-free, raw recipes!)

    Thistle - @thistleco - ready-to-eat, delivered to your door weekly!

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    REIMAGINEDBy Kaylyn Loree
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