In this week's podcast Carrie Harrison, M.Ed., BSc. Psych., interviews Carol McLeod, a 70 year-old retired teacher from Scotland. Carol helped to edit and review Vegan Online Academy, as such she undertook our transition to veganism course, Vegan 101, not with an eye to transitioning, but with her virtual red pen in hand to make sure that the whole class worked from an educational perspective. Carol ate a traditional western diet while undertake this work and had no intention of becoming vegan. We find out how Vegan 101 affected her and if she felt any unintended lasting impact from reviewing the course.If you are interested in undertaking your own vegan journey, Vegan 101 is the perfect place to start. Check out our website for more information https://veganonlineacademy.com

This week's podcast is presented by Carrie Harrison, an educator with an M.Ed., a BSc. Psych., and a certificate in plant-based nutrition.Being vegan in a non-vegan world can create some challenges. In this podcast, via Skype with fellow vegan and bibliophile Brad Wheeler, we look at what other people think of when they hear the word 'vegan' and why that can present us with difficulties and opportunities. We also think about how we negotiate relationships with friends and family, as well as discussing how we manage the challenges involved in sharing meals with non-vegans.If you are interested in starting your own vegan journey log onto https://veganonlineacademy.com for information about our courses.

This week Carrie Harrison, M.Ed., BSc. Psych., talks to Soraya Perez, an actress who lives in Houston, TX. Soraya first tried to go vegan as a teenager, then tried again a couple of decades later. Soraya is now successfully living a happy, vegan life. Carrie finds out what changed and how Soraya went from constantly battling with food choices through to totally transforming her life.If you would like to follow in Soraya's footsteps log onto https://veganonlineacademy.com and check out our Vegan 101 class, and get started with your new life today.

In this week's episode I talk to Kim Schwartz Smith, a person trainer and long-term vegan. Kim talks about her vegan journey and why she recommends a vegan diet to her clients. We also talk about life with her rescue dogs and her beautiful rescue pig, Miles.Kim mentions the sanctuary Houston Mini Pig Rescue and you can find out about rescuing and donating at https://www.houstonminipigrescue.org  Kim also mentions the American Belgium Malinois Association and you can find out about rescuing and donating at https://www.malinoisrescue.org If you have been inspired by Kim's story and want support in order to easily transition to a vegan lifestyle, check out our comprehensive online courses available at https://veganonlineacademy.comDesigned by an educator with an M.Ed., a BSc. Psych., and a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from eCornell University, Vegan Online Academy is designed to feed both your body and mind.

In this week's episode I chat via Skype with my sister, Elaine Bryan.Elaine has been vegan for over two years and has gone through an amazing fitness and weight-loss journey. In the pictures you can see Elaine on the left about 5 years ago, and on the right plant-powered and running a 7k in the Scottish countryside.She now runs multiple times a week, including many timed runs at the weekend, as well as undertaking strenuous HITT classes, pilates, and anything else she can get her hands on. Since becoming vegan she has increased her energy levels and feels that the auto-immune condition that she has suffered with since childhood, Eczema, has also benefited from her change of diet.We chat about how she manages everything, especially being mum to four strapping teenage lads.https://veganonlineacademy.com

Vegan Online Academy creator, Caroline Harrison M.Ed., BSc. Psych., talks to Mildred Van Den Boom about her excitement and her concerns as she transitions to a vegan diet.Mildred, a marketing professional, has already taken the huge step of becoming vegetarian, and we learn about what prompted her to make that change in her life and why she now wants to take the next step into veganism. We also discuss her concerns about being successful as a vegan, what she has learned on her journey so far, and what she is excited about for the future.Vegan Online Academy is going to be working with Mildred as she takes this journey providing information, support, and encouragement along the way. If you resonate with the discussion and would like to be coached in-person or online via Vegan Online Academy check out veganonlineacademy.com

Welcome to Vegan Online Academy's first ever podcast - providing food for body and mind.In this week's episode, I interview fellow educator, Chloe Ventura. Chloe has suffered from the ongoing repercussions of Lyme Disease since being infected by a tick bite in the 5th grade. By the birth of her second child, Chloe was in and out of hospital suffering from a variety of chronic problems stemming from the initial Lyme Disease infection.  Chloe discusses how a plant-based diet has helped her heal, and how she balances working full-time as a 2nd grade teacher with being a mom to two kids under 5, all the while feeding her family a delicious vegan diet.If you would like to follow in Chloe's footsteps visit our website to find out about our wonderful courses that provide in-depth help and support to not only get you started on your vegan journey, but to help you be happy and healthy for life.https://veganonlineacademy.comVegan Online Academy has been created by Caroline L. Harrison, an educator with an M.Ed. and a BSc.Psych. Food for body and mind.