Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan (with Compassion and Health)

When a vegan restaurant announced they were going to start serving beef, bison, chicken, and eggs, because they believed regenerative animal agriculture and not plant-based eating would reverse c...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/beef-is-bull-the-environmental-impacts-of-meat-labeled-grass-fed-sustainable-and-regenerative

We made history running the very first vegan group trip to Japan, and it was a huge success. While Buddhism-inspired vegetarianism has been part of the Japanese culture since around the 6th and 7...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/vegan-in-japan-part-one

The history of the delicious, soft, pillowy pretzel goes back hundreds of years and demonstrates once again that we have more food traditions that reflect abstaining from animal products than ind...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/pretzels-were-made-for-vegans-the-history-of-the-holy-knot

How do you store spices? How long do dried herbs keep? Can you freeze fresh herbs? How do you infuse oil, water, or vinegar with fresh herbs? What are the health benefits? How do you substitute o...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/herbs-and-spices-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-but-didnt-know-to-ask

In today's episode, host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau talks about the joys and benefits of having a morning routine, which — ironically, perhaps — begins at night!  —————— DON'T ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/meaningful-life-morning-routines

Derived from the name of the Goddess of Love, Aphrodite, aphrodisiac foods and beverages are said to have qualities that provide amorous inspiration for bewitching and beguiling your beloved. In ...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/aphrodisiac-foods-and-love-potions/

Aspiring to live sustainably has its challenges as well as its triumphs.  —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/zero-waste-living-triumphs-and-failures

A desire to be close to animals compels us to seek out ways to interact with them, but unscrupulous agents and lack of awareness can also lead to us supporting animal cruelty and exploitation. Li...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/ethical-tourism-avoiding-animal-cruelty-when-traveling-rebroadcast

WARNING: This podcast episode contains only good news! Despite the tragedies of 2023, there were also numerous reasons to celebrate. And I’m here to share some with you, especially as they rela...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/stop-doom-scrolling-and-start-joy-browsing-good-news-for-animals-from-2023

In this end-of-year episode, I reflect on how much easier it would be to not care — to choose convenience over compassion, to get what we want when we want it without having to think about the ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/it-would-be-so-much-easier-to-not-care-but-heres-why-i-still-do

Abstaining from meat, dairy, and eggs during religious holidays has been a tradition for centuries in many religions. In Christianity, for example, during Lent (40 days prior to Easter) and Adven...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/forbidden-meat-fasting-and-abstinence-during-advent-rebroadcast

ON THE ONE HAND, "JEWISH CUISINE" OR "JEWISH FOOD" IS DIFFICULT TO DEFINE, BECAUSE IT IS INFLUENCED BY THE FOODS IN THE MANY COUNTRIES WHERE JEWS HAVE EMIGRATED TO, AND IT'S AS DIVERSE AND ADAPTI...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/jewish-cuisine-celebrating-diversity-continuity-and-resiliency

Many people think of “veganism” as a new reactionary trend against what we call factory farming, but for centuries, men and women have been thinking about, writing about, and expressing distr...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/2500-years-vegan-an-ancient-call-to-compassion

In today's (as always ad-free) podcast episode, your host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau explores the profound concept of magnanimity and its application to everyday living, drawing inspiration from th...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/magnanimity-how-to-live-with-greatness-of-spirit

If you can help, please purchase The 30-Day Vegan Challenge at https://bit.ly/47q1TMr or reach out to support@joyfulvegan.com to buy 100 or more to donate.  —————— Support this ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/rescue-mission-save-a-book-help-an-animal-empower-a-human

Why are certain animals synonymous with Halloween — bats, rats, owls, spiders, ravens, crows, toads, wolves, and...black cats? Why are black cats associated with witches? Did Pope Gregory IX is...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/black-cats-and-halloween-the-history-behind-the-superstition-0

In this Halloween-themed podcast episode, we delve into the origins of All Hallow's Eve and the rich tapestry of traditions that surround this enchanting holiday. Join your host, Colleen Patrick-...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/halloween-and-plant-based-food-traditions

"Is veganism healthy? Is veganism not healthy?" These are very difficult questions to answer, because there is a huge spectrum of how to eat when you eliminate meat, dairy, and eggs. ———�...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/veganism-is-not-a-diet

Here is my solution for this very common experience.  —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com Join me on an all-inclus...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/i-tried-being-vegan-but-i-craved-meat

Listen to today's episode about my answer to this very subjective and personal question.  —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: JoyfulV...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/should-vegans-date-non-vegans

Based on years of research, it's clear that there are strategies restaurants can implement to successfully sell plant-based menu items to the general public. Vegans can help make this happen, but...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/how-to-increase-vegan-options-in-restaurants

WHEN THE UDDERS OF COWS BECOME FILLED WITH MILK, THE NATURAL RESPONSE IS TO EXPRESS THE MILK, WHICH THE OFFSPRING WOULD TAKE CARE OF IN NATURE BY NURSING. IF THIS MILK IS NOT EXPRESSED, THEN THE ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/milking-cows-helps-them

It's no secret that food in France is overwhlemingly animal-based, but more than ever, vegans are having an easier time finding plant-based foods, restaurants, and snacks. Especially in the citie...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/vegan-and-plant-based-in-bordeaux-france

IS THAT WHAT YOU WANT, VEGETARIANS AND VEGANS? YOU DON’T CARE IF THESE ANIMALS GO EXTINCT? Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. —————— Support this podcast today ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/animals-going-extinct

Ex-Vegan celebrities and ex-vegan non-celebrities (friends, family members, co-workers) leave vegans feeling disappointed and perplexed. In this episode I address why people stop being vegan in...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/why-vegans-become-ex-vegans-re-broadcast

A LOT OF PEOPLE ARGUE THAT WE SHOULD EAT ANIMALS BECAUSE ANIMALS WERE PUT ON THIS PLANET FOR HUMANS TO EAT!  Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. —————— Support th...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/animals-put-here-for-us

When someone asks me, "WHAT ABOUT NATIVE AMERICANS WHO HONORED THE ANIMALS THEY KILLED BY PRAYING OVER THEM?" I HAVE TO ASK, "WHICH NATIVE AMERICANS ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?" Listen to today's sm...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/native-americans-pray-after-they-kill

YOU CAN'T BAN CRUEL PRODUCTS AND PRACTICES SUCH AS BULLFIGHTING, FOIE GRAS, AND SHARK FIN SOUP! THEY'RE PART OF CULTURE AND TRADITION! Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. ——...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/cruel-traditions

THERE’S AN ASSUMPTION THAT BECAUSE ANIMAL ADVOCATES CARE ABOUT ANIMALS, THEY DON’T CARE ABOUT HUMANS, AS IF COMPASSION FOR ONE SPECIES MEANS LACK OF COMPASSION FOR ANOTHER. Listen to today'...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/animal-advocates-dont-care-about-humans

Over the centuries, countless men and women have dedicated their lives to the protection of animals, and their legacy is honored in the form of statues, plaques, fountains, parks, benches, monume...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/public-monuments-and-memorials-to-animal-advocates-part-two

Cognitive dissonance is a good thing. Willful blindness is the problem. Here's why.  Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. —————— Support this podcast today at Joyf...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/willful-blindness-part-two

A very common question when it comes to drinking cow's milk is "YOU DON’T HAVE TO KILL COWS TO GET THEIR MILK, SO WHAT’S THE ETHICAL ISSUE WITH DRINKING IT?" Listen to today's small bite so...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/whats-wrong-with-milk-cows-arent-killed

I get it. I made them, too. Until I stopped. Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my website: J...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/willful-blindness-part-one

I’ve been told that since I’m vegan and an animal advocate, clearly I don’t care about people because I'm taking away jobs from people. Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/animal-agriculture-creates-jobs

In today's podcast episode, I delve into the stories of remarkable individuals who pioneered the modern-day animal protection movement in the United States — the lives and legacies of these com...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/animal-advocate-monuments-and-memorials-part-one/

THE ANIMALS WHO LIVE AMONG US ARE PART OF OUR COMMUNITIES; THEY’RE RESIDENTS AND CONTRIBUTORS — NOT OUTSIDERS OR INTRUDERS. Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more. ————�...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/how-to-talk-about-wild-animals

AN ARGUMENT AGAINST BEING VEGAN IS THAT “VEGAN FOOD” IS EXPENSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE ONLY TO THE WEALTHY. LET’S UNPACK THIS AND START WITH THE FACT THAT… Listen to today's small bite sound ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/veganism-is-for-the-wealthy-privileged-elite

MANY PEOPLE WHO SAY THEY DON’T CARE ABOUT WHAT HAPPENS TO FARMED ANIMALS BRED AND KILLED FOR MEAT, DAIRY, AND EGGS ARE PEOPLE WHO DO CARE ABOUT WILDLIFE. Listen to today's small bite sound bi...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/if-you-care-about-wildlife

“Those who have a ‘why’ to live, can bear with almost any ‘how,” wrote Viktor Frankl, author of Man's Search for Meaning. The question isn't "how can I be happy in my life?" but rather ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/50-ways-to-create-a-meaningful-life-everything-i-know-ive-learned-from-living-rebroadcast

AT SOME POINT, WE STARTED BELIEVING (AND TELLING EACH OTHER) THAT EATING ONLY PLANT FOODS (I.E. BEING VEGAN) IS EXTREME. WE STARTED BELIEVING THAT THERE’S SOMETHING RADICAL ABOUT EATING FRUITS,...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/dont-you-agree-that-veganism-is-a-bit-extreme

COUNTLESS CONCLUSIVE STUDIES POINT TO THE BENEFITS OF PLANT FOODS, INCLUDING VERSATILE SOY BEANS IN THEIR MYRIAD FORMS, AND YET FEAR MONGERING PERSISTS ABOUT THIS ANCIENT FOOD. Listen to today'...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/demonizing-soy-its-just-a-bean

THE PROBLEM WITH THIS JUSTIFICATION IS THAT IT IMPLIES THERE’S NO VICTIM AND THAT OUR DESIRES OR PREFERENCES TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ANYTHING — OR ANYONE — ELSE. Listen to today's small bit...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/eating-meat-is-a-personal-choice

WHEN WE TAKE FOOD OUT OF THE BOX CALLED VEGAN, WE GO A LONG WAY TO NORMALIZING THE PLANT FOODS WE EAT. —————— Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate Visit my webs...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-vegan-banana

Whether you are traveling to Italy, frequently dine in authentic Italian restaurants, or simply want to experience la dolce vita like Italians, this episode covers all of the most essential rules...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/how-to-eat-like-a-vegan-italian-food-rules-you-can-implement-wherever-you-live

SOME PEOPLE JUSTIFY THEIR CONSUMPTION OF ANIMALS BY POINTING OUT HOW BRUTAL NATURE IS: "HAVE YOU EVER SEEN AN ANIMAL KILLED BY A CARNIVORE? IT’S BRUTAL. I WOULD RATHER BE KILLED HUMANELY BY A H...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/nature-is-cruel-animals-deserve-better

WHEN WE JUSTIFY OUR CONSUMPTION OF ANIMALS BY SAYING IT’S A “NATURAL PART” OF THE FOOD CHAIN, WE’RE SIMPLY IGNORING THE FACT THAT ANIMAL AGRICULTURE ISN’T CLOSE TO ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/natural-food-chain-vs-artificial-animal-agriculture

A dilemma a lot of new vegans grapple with is what to do with all the animal-derived products they have from their pre-vegan days — leather shoes, wool sweaters, down-filled pillows, etc. — a...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/is-it-vegan-to-wear-second-hand-leather-wool-or-silk

EVERY VEGAN OR VEGETARIAN HAS LIKELY ACCIDENTALLY EATEN AN ANIMAL PRODUCT, AND WHILE IT IS NOT IDEAL, IT IS INEVITABLE. BUT THAT'S NOT REASON TO GIVE UP. IT'S REASON TO KEEP ON.  Listen to tod...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/losing-your-veganity-when-vegans-accidentally-eat-animal-products

Join me for a special 3-hour-long online workshop on Saturday May 27, 2023 by registering and taking advantage of the Early-Bird special ! Also, I hope to see you in Denver, CO and in France! All...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/effective-communication-and-advocacy-vegfest-announcement

BEING A JOYFUL VEGAN DOESN'T MEAN YOU'RE JOYFUL ALL THE TIME. IT DOESN'T MEAN YOU'RE POLLYANNA. IT DOESN'T MEAN YOU'RE NEVER ANGRY. BUT IT DOES MEAN THIS.  Listen to today's small bite sound ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/what-is-a-joyful-vegan

HUMANS HAVE ALL SORTS OF JUSTIFICATIONS FOR EATING ANIMALS, ALL OF WHICH TURN OUT TO BE PRETTY ARBITRARY. Listen to today's small bite sound bite for more.  —————— Support this...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/religious-cultural-physiological-historical-justifications-for-eating-animals

THERE’S AN ASSUMPTION THAT BECAUSE ANIMAL ADVOCATES CARE ABOUT ANIMALS, THEY DON’T CARE ABOUT HUMANS, as if compassion for one species means lack of compassion for another. Listen to today'...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/when-animal-advocates-are-called-anti-human

Now that it's spring (READ: BABY SEASON!), well-meaning humans often assume that because a fawn is alone she must be an orphan, leading to numerous fawn “kidnappings” each year. In today's ep...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/help-or-hinder-understanding-when-baby-fawns-need-human-intervention

There’s a perception that being vegan is about refusing things, rejecting things that are offered. Though being vegan does involve saying no to some things—namely unhealthy foods, destructive...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/being-vegan-is-about-saying-yes

Some people cite as a reason to keep eating meat, dairy, and eggs the environmental crisis we would face if all the animals were liberated. Listen to today's small bite sound bite for my food f...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/if-everyone-stopped-eating-meat-we-would-be-overrun-with-animals

We often hear that being vegan is incongruent with being . . . well, name it. I’m German, Irish, Mexican, Danish…There isn’t one cultural group I haven’t heard cited as one whose food t...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/i-cant-be-vegan-because-of-my-cultural-heritage

People are open. People are curious. People want to learn. They want to know. Every time I talk with strangers, that's what I find. Every time I walk away from those conversations, that's what I ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/how-to-talk-to-strangers-a-masterclass-in-conversations-and-communication

In the 23+ years I’ve been guiding people on the vegan journey, I have rarely met one person who doesn’t say “I don’t eat a lot of meat, dairy, and eggs.” Listen to today's small bite...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/i-dont-eat-a-lot-of-meat-dairy-and-eggs

How many times have I heard “Why don’t you care about plants, Little Miss Vegan?? PLANTS FEEL PAIN, TOO!” Listen to today's small bite sound bite for my response.  —————— ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/plants-feel-pain-too

Whether you're traveling for work or pleasure, finding abundance and sustenance while on the road is easy once you know where to look and if you plan ahead (which I argue should be done even when...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/vegan-travel-ireland/

It's often said that it's hard to stay vegan while traveling on the road — either domestically or internationally. Listen to today's small bite sound bite for my response.  —————...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/its-hard-to-find-vegan-food-when-traveling

The plant-based foods market recently topped $3.1 billion in sales and is slated to reach over $5 billion in just a couple years. As a result, the animal-based meat, dairy, egg, and other large c...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/buying-in-or-selling-out-when-meat-and-dairy-corporations-buy-vegan-companies-0

Determined to signal that we oppose bad behavior, we declare that we’re not going to have compassion for someone because they don’t "deserve" it. The irony is that the people we think are the...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/compassion-has-nothing-to-do-with-someone-elses-behavior-it-has-everything-to-do-with-our-own

I don’t take credit for people becoming vegan from my work—just as I don’t take the blame for people who don’t become vegan despite my work. Do your work, then step back.  The only path ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/my-goal-is-not-to-make-the-world-vegan

A COMMON QUESTION VEGANS (AND VEGETARIANS) ARE ASKED IS “WHAT IF YOU WERE STRANDED ON A DESERT ISLAND, WOULD YOU EAT ANIMALS THEN?” Listen to today's small bite sound bite for my response.�...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/if-you-were-on-a-desert-island-would-you-eat-animals-then

THE SEDER DINNER, THE PASSOVER HOLIDAY, AND THE SIX SYMBOLIC FOODS ON THE SEDER PLATE ALL COMBINE TO COMMEMORATE THE EXODUS OF THE HEBREW SLAVES FROM EGYPT AND CONVEY THE POWERFUL MESSAGE OF PASS...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/vegan-passover-seder-honor-tradition-without-compromising-your-values

People often say, “ANIMALS EAT OTHER ANIMALS, SO IT’S NATURAL FOR HUMANS TO DO SO, AS WELL." Listen to today's small bite sound bite for my response.  —————— Support this p...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/animals-eat-other-animals-so-its-natural-for-us-to-as-well

Derived from the name of the Goddess of Love, Aphrodite, aphrodisiac foods and beverages are said to have qualities that provide amorous inspiration for bewitching and beguiling your beloved. In ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/plant-based-aphrodisiacs-and-love-potions

We know a high consumption of vegetables is Life-saving and Disease-preventing. And yet, most people are not meeting the most basic, minimal recommendations to eat two to three cups of vegetables...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/i-want-to-eat-healthy-but-it-takes-so-long-to-chop-vegetables

Vegan travel is more popular than ever, and in this episode I tantalize you with all the adventures you can have in 2023, including a new "destination retreat" we are working on that combines the...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/vegan-trips-and-retreats

One of the criticisms often leveled at vegans is that we tell people what to eat and it’s not our business to do so. Listen to today's small bite sound bite for my response.  ————�...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/vegans-should-stop-telling-people-what-to-eat

This perspective shows up in many forms, but at it's heart, it is a criticism of advocates working on behalf of one group over another. The problems we have in this world are not because of the p...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/with-so-many-humans-suffering-in-the-world-why-spend-time-advocating-for-animals

Today's title is a bit tongue in cheek, but it is — nonetheless — accurate. A new addition to Food for Thought's weekly podcast is a mid-week "small bite" in which I address a common question...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/small-bites-for-big-appetites-announcement

Join me today in conversation with Tim Anderson, animal advocate, co-founder and board member of the East Bay Animal PAC, and engaged citizen. We met over a decade ago working to stop backyard an...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/civic-engagement-for-animals/

Today I want to talk to you about an animal who has, over the centuries, gone from exalted to vilified. ...an animal many people have never met but one who has been much maligned and humiliate...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/the-burden-of-burros-and-the-plight-of-donkeys

Welcome to the first Food for Thought episode of 2023 — the 17th year of this podcast! Let's kick this new year off with recommendations of the best films and books enjoyed this past year. You ...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/best-films-2022/

As another year comes to a close, I wanted to give you 10 reasons to be hopeful for animals and nature by focusing on some good news from 2022.  There are many reasons to celebrate, and I hope...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/good-news-for-animals-and-nature-10-reasons-for-hope

The problems we have in this world are not because we have so much compassion we don’t know what to do with it. The problems we have are because people aren’t living according to their own va...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/principles-of-compassion-2/

IN CONVERSATION WITH BRIGHDE REED OF WORLD VEGAN TRAVEL, THE TWO OF US SHARE ALL THE REASONS WHY ALSACE FRANCE IS A MAGICAL PLACE TO VISIT ANYTIME OF YEAR, BUT ESPECIALLY AT CHRISTMASTIME:  QUAI...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/a-magical-fairytale-christmas-in-alsace-a-conversation

Whereas the period BEFORE Christmas has historically been about contemplation and self-reflection, the period starting AT Christmas and going for 12 days thereafter is all about feasting, revelry...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/feasting-and-festivities-of-the-12-days-of-christmas

Abstaining from meat, dairy, and eggs during religious holidays has been a tradition for centuries in many religions. In Christianity, for example, during Lent (40 days prior to Easter) and Adven...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/forbidden-meat-fasting-and-abstinence-from-animal-products-during-advent

In this special episode, my travel business partner Brighde Reed (of World Vegan Travel) and I chat with some of the travelers from our Tour of Northern Italy trip, called Mountains, Lakes, and C...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/northern-italy-tour-a-conversation

Last but not least — to use a hackneyed phrase — in our series on horse-related animalogies is our second and last episode on horse-related words: UNBRIDLED ANIMALOGIES. You may be surprised ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/unbridled-animalogies-horse-related-words-part-two

It's that time of year for scary films, and there are a number that involve animals! But don't worry! I DO NOT recommend films in which animals are the victims of gruesome violence. Trust me.  ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/animal-themed-halloween-films-re-broadcast

It's easy enough to find vegan candy for Halloween, but what about plastic-free, package-free, eco-friendly options? That's what today's episode is all about! I also include thoughts about eco-fr...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/eco-friendly-zero-waste-halloween-treats-for-trick-or-treaters

In this special episode, my travel business partner Brighde Reed (of World Vegan Travel) and I chat with some of the travelers from our Tour of Tuscany trip. First airing on the World Vegan Trave...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/a-tour-of-tuscany-a-conversation

Maybe 100 years ago it would have been a joke, but not today. Today, the issue of animal cruelty is being heard at the highest court in the nation, and it's no laughing matter. Join me in convers...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/animal-cruelty-at-the-supreme-court

I may not have all the answers, but after a year of soul searching, I have some clarity. I share it in today's brief episode.

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/bad-news-good-news

"Do you think it’s vegan to have service dogs?" "Do you think it’s ethical to have service dogs?" "Do you think using service animals is a form of exploitation?" These are the questions I've ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/service-dogs-unwilling-slaves-or-helpful-companions

“What would happen to all the animals if we stopped eating them? Wouldn’t we be overrun with cows and pigs and chickens if we stopped?” “If everyone stopped eating these animals, they wou...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/rebroadcast

Because of our long history with and connection to horses, there are hundreds of horse-related words in the English language. Part one of two.  Support this podcast today at Patreon.com/Collee...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/equestrians-cavalries-and-hippos-horse-related-words-part-one

In this re-broadcast of one of our most popular episodes, I share what I believe are 10 Habits of Highly Effective Advocates. As an advocate for animals and compassionate living for over 30 years...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/10-habits-of-highly-effective-advocates-3/

Enjoy another installment of my 50 Ways to Live a Meaningful Life — this time we focus on creating surprise experiences. I share some ideas, inspiration, and FAILS! Take a listen. Support thi...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/living-a-meaningful-life-creating-surprises

We are deep in the Food for Thought archives with this episode! A re-broadcast of an episode that aired in 2006 (!), it may be the first time I shared my motto: "Don't do nothing because you ca...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/vegans-kill-more-animals-than-meat-eaters-rebroadcast

Join me as I excavate dozens of horse-related expressions, idioms, and phrases that you use in your everyday speech. Some will be familiar, but some will blow your mind.  Food for Thought is 1...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/horse-related-expressions-the-obvious-and-the-obscure

If you call yourself vegan or have ever been told you can't call yourself vegan, this episode is for you. In it, we discuss: *the overuse of the word vegan *the use of "vegan" to refer to peo...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/do-vegans-overuse-the-word-vegan

How do we talk about the way we eat? Looking at the wonderful world of words related to eating based on physiology, I share my thoughts about why elephants aren't vegan, why vegans aren't herbivo...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/are-elephants-vegan-no-they-are-not

In this episode, I discuss how to be vegan with passion, purpose, and power rather than anger, outrage, and indignation. —————— Support this podcast today at Patreon.com/ColleenPa...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/angry-vegan-vs-joyful-vegan/

Travel zero waste and stress-free without ever checking bags again! Sharing all of my zero waste principles and products, I've got tips, tricks, and hacks for traveling with only a carry-on — w...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/zero-waste-travel-packing-and-hacking-hint-never-check-bags-again

Ex-Vegan celebrities and ex-vegan non-celebrities (friends, family members, co-workers) leave vegans feeling disappointed and perplexed. In this episode I address why people stop being vegan in...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/ex-vegans-and-ex-vegan-celebrities-why-and-how-people-stop-being-vegan/

We go to the north of Italy for the 4th and last episode in our series on the cusine of the regions of Italy! Learn about the history (and preparation) of some famous Italian dishes in the north,...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/northern-italian-cuisine-polenta-focaccia-and-tiramisu

Whether you call them by their botanical name cicer arietinum or by their common names — ceci, chickpea, garbanzo, hummus, or chana, I think you'll agree that they are indeed to most magical of...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/chickpeas-the-magic-bean

Our culinary tour of Italy continues as we finish up central Italy by focusing on its most famous region: Tuscany / Toscana. Famous for its olive oil, wine, beans, bread, and treats like biscotti...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/tuscan-italian-cuisine-beans-biscotti-breadand-olive-oil-part-3

Should I eat foie gras because my organic kale was grown in soil amended with chicken manure? Should I eat steak and chicken wings because fruits and nuts are pollinated by insects? The idea that...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/are-almonds-suitable-for-vegans

Today is part two of our culinary tour of Italy — this time in Central Italy, characterized by rolling hills, agriculture, viticulture, and forests. In this episode, we cover the cuisines of Ro...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/central-italian-cuisine-forests-farms-and-funghi-foraging

A culture’s language reflects the values of that society, and our shared use of that language reflects our agreement with those values. Today I examine how our use of common idioms and prover...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/animal-related-expressions-choosing-compassionate-cliches-over-violent-idioms

We begin our 4-part culinary tour of Italy in the south — characterized by sunshine, rich soil, and the Mediterranean Sea, all of which influence this region's cuisine. Eat first, take notes, a...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/southern-italian-cuisine

Being part of a supportive community of people who share the same joys and heartaches, victories and challenges, pleasures and concerns is critical to staying vegan – and to staying a joyful ve...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/we-are-not-a-single-movement-plant-based-radicals-and-vegan-extremists/

I know it's hard enough to plan your day to day LIFE without thinking about your eventual DEATH, but putting plans in place for the unexpected and the inevitable will give you peace of mind now a...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/pet-trusts-and-bequests-planning-for-the-care-of-our-animals/

In this follow-up episode to Plant-Based Options at Fast Food Restaurants: Not Suitable for Vegans? I continue our discussion about what makes something or someone vegan. It's a lot simpler than ...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/vegan-purity-the-problems-and-the-pitfalls/

Plant-based options are exploding in such fast food restaurants as Burger King, KFC, Carl's Jr., and White Castle as well as fast casual  restaurants like Chipotle, Pizza Hut, and Panda Express....

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/kfc/

Join me as I address the charge that a vegan diet is accessible only to the privileged, wealthy elite who have enough money to buy overpriced produce and expensive vegan products. It's not as cle...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/vegan-food-is-expensive-veganism-is-for-the-wealthy-elite

As we cross the threshold from one year to the next and close out the 15th year of Food for Thought Podcast, I wanted to wrap up 2021 with a look back, a look inward, and a look forward to how we...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/looking-backward-inward-and-forward-happy-new-year

Join me for an exploration of the beautiful monuments that pay tribute to animals for their bravery, loyalty, strength, love, selflessness, endurance, and intelligence. These memorials — in the...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/animal-monuments-around-the-world/

Many types of pasta are named for their resemblance to things we see or interact with every day, and so it should be no surprise several of those names are inspired by animals. Can you guess any ...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/pasta/

What do white elephants have to do with the popular holiday swap parties? All is revealed in this episode of Food for Thought. And I throw in a bonus about pink elephants and what they have to do...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/white-elephants/

What does it mean for a wine to be labeled "sustainable," "organic," "natural," "biodynamic," or "vegan"? Can you be one without the other? What are the most important considerations when buying ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/a-guide-to-wine-sustainable-organic-vegan-oh-my

You don’t have to get married or be in a romantic relationship to create intentions for how and who you want to be in relationship.  A vow is a promise and a pledge, but more than that, it’s...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/make-a-vow-and-renew-it-regularly

It's that time of year for scary films, but don't worry! I don't recommend films in which animals are the victims of gruesome violence. So, grab some popcorn, get a pen and paper, and settle in...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/animal-related-halloween-movies/

Let’s talk about words we get from a food staple that has helped shape who we are as humans and how we talk as English-speakers.  Support this podcast today at Patreon.com/ColleenPatrickGoud...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/bread/

Aspiring to live lightly on this planet can be a pain in the butt, but it can also be incredibly rewarding. Listen to this episode about how to take responsibility for the things, the STUFF, we h...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/zero-waste-only-humans-produce-garbage-and-how-not-to

Americans (vegan and non-vegan) throw away 40% of the food we bring into our homes — leading to greenhouse gas emissions in landfills, wasted money, human / animal conflicts, and squandered res...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/food-waste-part-two-food-is-not-garbage/

Listen to this episode about pet cemeteries and animal burials old and new and what they tell us about the human-animal connection.  Support this podcast today at Patreon.com/ColleenPatrickGou...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/pet-cemeteries-and-animal-burials-how-we-memorialize-those-we-love

There has been such a proliferation of such terms as "eco-tourism," "wildlife tourism," and "sustainable tourism" that one wonders what is legitimate and what is just greenwashing. But is there s...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/is-wildlife-tourism-good-or-bad-for-animals-rebroadcast

Don't worry if you didn't plan on making some changes this month. I've got you covered.⁠⁠ Whether you're consciously following #plasticfreejuly  or just want to reduce (or be aware of) the ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/plastic-free-july-how-to-reduce-your-plastic-use

What is the problem with zoos if they support conservation efforts, save endangered species, educate the public about wildlife, instill a love of animals, and foster appreciation for the natural ...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/the-problem-with-zoos/

There are more than 25,000 bee species globally, but when most people think about "saving bees," they tend to think only of the European honeybee — a species not native to the U.S. — that has...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/keep-flowers-not-bees-how-to-save-bees-without-eating-honey/

What is one of the biggest culprits hindering the “zero” part of my zero-waste journey? MAIL! Junk mail, flyers, catalogs, credit card offers, charity solicitations, and just...mail in genera...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/zero-waste-catalogs-junk-mail-and-envelopes-with-plastic-windows/

Ravens, the most intelligent of all birds, live deep in our consciousness and language. Today we explore all the words and expressions with "raven" as their root. GAME OF THRONES FANS: take note!...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/a-kindness-of-ravens-words-from-our-black-feathered-friends/

"I wish this hadn't happened in my time." "So do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us." My ins...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/time-is-passing-how-do-you-want-to-spend-it

One of my goals has always been to take the word "vegan" out of the box called "vegan." My goal is constantly thwarted by *the overuse of the word vegan *the use of "vegan" to refer to people...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/when-to-use-and-not-use-the-word-vegan

Food-related rituals, particularly those involving animals, are likely to be so revered that they supersede consideration for anything or anyone else. Join me today for a discussion of how to hon...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/foods-easter-and-passover-honoring-tradition-and-our-values-re-broadcast

Listen to my conversation with World Vegan Travel founder about how joyful and abundant it is to travel when compassion is your compass. Vegan travel to Italy, Rwanda, Vietnam, Cambodia, Botswana...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/worldvegantravel/

Jim Crow has become such a familiar term — as in Jim Crow Laws or the Jim Crow South or the Jim Crow Era — that it’s easy to miss the animal — in this case...the crow inside the phrase....

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/jimcrow/

In today's episode, I share my experience setting up 1,000-gallon rain catchment tanks and diverting the grey water from our sinks and showers to our gardens — instead of the sewer. A must-list...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/zero-waste-rain-tanks-and-grey-water

In today's episode, I answer such questions as, "Are vitamin/mineral supplements necessary?" "Are there any risks to taking supplements?" "Are supplements just a waste of money?" "Is it necessary...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/multivitamin/

The act of memorizing something — anything: a poem, a literary passage, a speech, a prayer, a philosophical treatise — is one of the most meaningful things we can do. In this episode, I expla...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/memorizing/

Derived from the name of the Goddess of Love, Aphrodite, aphrodisiac foods and beverages are said to have qualities that provide amorous inspiration for bewitching and beguiling your beloved. In ...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/aphrodisiac-foods-and-love-potions/

That's a mouthful!! In this episode, I offer some thoughts and suggestions for sustainable, animal-free, zero-waste gifts — whether they're for your romantic partner or platonic pal. Whether we...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/zerowastevalentine

Letting others know you appreciate and value them is one of the greatest gifts you can give. In today's episode, I recount personal stories of appreciation and the bonuses I experienced as a resu...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/appreciation/

On Inauguration Day, not everyone will be talking about the inauguration of the next U.S. president; some (like me) will be talking about the animals hidden within the word itself. Join me for a ...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/inauguration-on-a-wing-and-a-prayer-2/

WARNING: Life-changing revelation! In this episode, I explain why it's fruitless to be surprised that a fig tree produces figs. Trust me. You'll want to hear this.  —————— Suppor...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/cynical/

I have been an animal advocate for more than 25 years, and I see enough cruelty every day to have a pretty bleak view of the world: And yet, I have hope. No, I’m not a mythical creature. No, I�...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/yes-i-have-hope-no-im-not-a-mythical-creature

In this episode in our 15th year of Food for Thought Podcast, I explain how the hindsight of history can give us the insight of sages.  —————— Support this podcast today at Patre...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/history/

When it comes to human nutrition, the bottom line is: the nutrients we need are plant- (and bacteria-) based. Not animal-based. When it comes to healthy soil: the same is true. The nutrients that...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/animal-free-fertilizers-for-healthy-gardens

In this episode, I explain the benefits of eating with awareness and provide suggestions for mindful eating.  —————— Support this podcast today at Patreon.com/ColleenPatrickGoudr...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/mindful-eating/

In today's episode of the 15th year of the Food for Thought Podcast, I provide the optimal numbers experts recommend for your total cholesterol, LDL ("bad cholesterol"), HDL ("good cholesterol"),...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/know-your-numbers-cholesterol/

We're hopeful that we will be traveling again as of September 2021 with incredible vegan trips to France, Italy, Botswana, and South Africa. Here's what you can expect.  As always, find resour...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/vegan-travel-vegan-trips

In this episode I explain why my message for eating healthfully can be narrowed down into three little words: eat by color. —————— Support this podcast today at Patreon.com/Collee...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/eat-by-color/

In this episode of the 15th year of the Food for Thought podcast, I provide a brief, basic overview of what experts say are the ideal blood pressure levels for optimal health and disease preventi...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/know-your-numbers-blood-pressure/

In this episode, I share something with you that enriched my life and thought it might do the same for you.  —————— Support this podcast today at Patreon.com/ColleenPatrickGoudre...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/a-powerful-non-verbal-greeting/

In this episode, I address a few of the typical excuses people have when it comes to becoming vegan — from "I don't really eat a lot of meat, dairy, and eggs" to "You can't teach an old dog new...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/from-excuse-itarian-to-vegan/

In this episode, I share my thoughts about why going vegan for 30 days can change everything. —————— Support this podcast today at Patreon.com/ColleenPatrickGoudreau Visit my w...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/why-30-days-vegan/

In this New Year's episode, we celebrate the 15th year of Food for Thought podcast with some plant-based food rituals from around the world to bring in the new year.   As always, you can find...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/plant-based-food-rituals-for-the-new-year/

Changing the way we talk about animals may not change animals, but it might just change us, and it could just change the world. That is how I wrap up my new (and first) TEDx talk called ANIMALOGY...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/tedx-talk-for-the-animals

Every single person who has ever written me an email or a kind comment has shaped who I am, has provided me with hope, and has guided the work I do to help create a compassionate world. May the s...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/14-year-podcast-anniversary-a-humble-love-fest/

Exceptional times require an exceptional response. While every day is special, here are some suggestions for making this challenging holiday season a little brighter. Happy holidays, happy new ye...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/covid-christmas-how-to-make-the-2020-holidays-a-little-brighter/

This end-of-year episode is based on my motto that life is made up of a series of lessons and gifts, an appropriate topic as we reflect on the lessons of the past year, create plans for the next,...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/lessons-and-gifts-meaningful-holiday-gifts

Enjoy this brief talk about the meaning of compassion, a presentation I was invited to give for a special event by Rancho Compasion, a farmed animal sanctuary founded by Miyoko Schinner.  —�...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/the-meaning-of-compassion/

People. Atmosphere. Beverages. Food. That's all we need to create a special event, holiday, or meal — but this year, we deserve to go just a little above and beyond to make it EXTRA special. ...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/creating-an-extra-special-thanksgiving-holiday-during-the-pandemic/

A special announcement about our holiday online vegan cooking classes and how you can bring a friend for free.  JoyfulVegan.com/Classes

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/plant-based-holiday-menus-special-announcement

Don't worry! I don't recommend films in which animals are the victims of gruesome violence. So, grab some popcorn, get a pen and paper, and settle into this episode where I share my suggestions f...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/animal-related-halloween-movies/

The thousands of animal-related words and expressions we have in our English language illustrate how deeply connected we are to animals, and that's never more apparent than in the names of plants...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/animal-friendly-gardens-plants-flowers-and-trees-named-after-animals

The Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lock-down have added stress and strain to our bodies, hearts, and minds. Listen to this episode for ideas for staying healthy physically, emotionally, and men...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/staying-healthy-physically-emotionally-mentally-during-and-after-a-pandemic/

Plastic consumption and plastic pollution have skyrocketed during the pandemic because of the increase in the use of disposable gloves, masks, and gowns; online shopping, restaurant take-out; and...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/how-to-reduce-pandemic-related-plastic-pollution/

A deadly pandemic, job loss, economic turmoil, social isolation, fear, insecurity, debt, disparity, civic unrest, and confronting centuries-long racial tensions, systemic racism, and injustice. N...

http://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/heat-of-the-moment-coping-with-anxiety-and-anger-in-turbulent-times/

Every one of us has had to manage what to do when uninvited guests take up residence in our attics, walls, or basements. Sadly, we're too quick to consider them "pests" and take lethal measures t...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/pest-control/

If you’ve ever doubted the power of voting, all you need to do is take a look at the history of and struggle for suffrage — the right to vote — in this country, because the power of voting ...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/pig-laws-and-black-codes-why-voting-matters/

As advocates for the causes we care about — whether it’s racial justice, environmental sustainability, animal protection, reproductive rights, or all of the above — it can be difficult to d...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/a-guide-to-being-politically-engaged/

Today's episode is not as gruesome as it sounds — aside from the fact that killing animals and eating their body parts is kinda gruesome — but it IS fascinating. It's all about words with ani...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/gut-wrenching-common-words-with-surprising-animal-origins/

In this episode about my zero waste journey, I share the principles that have absolutely changed my thinking and way of living. Zero Waste is not simply about my making YouTube videos about how...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/zero-waste-it-aint-about-recycling/

While it's true that countertop appliances require some space, it's also true that they make it easy to prepare and eat delicious, nutrient-dense, animal-free, plant-based dishes. While you can g...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/favorite-countertop-appliances-lessons-from-a-kitchen-remodel/

Creating a daily routine is essential even if we weren't quarantined, sheltering in place, and physically distancing from one another. (Has anyone coined "Quar-routine" yet?)  In a previous ep...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/how-to-create-an-intentional-daily-routine-during-quarantine-or-anytime

No, this episode is not about denying the life-saving efficacy of vaccinations; it's about all the animal-related words we have for diseases and cures, including the word VACCINE, which comes fro...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/vaccines-are-a-bunch-of-bull/

What does the Covid-19 / coronavirus virus mean for non-human animals and the laws and policies that affect our treatment of them? Join me for the first episode in the series, which focuses on wi...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/animals-and-the-coronavirus-pandemic-part-one-poaching-farming-and-eating-wild-animals

Just a couple quick announcements: There is a NEW episode of Animalogy Podcast called Vaccines Are a Bunch of Bull: Animal-Related Words for Diseases and Cures. Listen and subscribe to Animalogy ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/vaccines-are-a-bunch-of-bull-online-vegan-cooking-class-announcement

Having a well-stocked kitchen is essential whether you’re looking to throw together a last-minute meal, a well-planned meal (which I recommend should be the default), or if you’re just not ab...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/essentials-for-a-well-stocked-kitchen/

Whether you care about human rights, food safety, wild animals, the environment, world hunger, farmed animals, or your own health, just a cursory look at these issues demonstrates how intricately...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/why-vegan-pick-a-reason-any-reason/

Being animals ourselves, it makes sense that we share many of the same diseases as our non-human cousins. We aren’t – after all – plants. We aren’t at risk for catching aphids or sooty mo...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/the-lethal-gifts-of-livestock/

“Those who have a ‘why’ to live, can bear with almost any ‘how,” wrote Viktor Frankl, author of Man's Search for Meaning. The question isn't "how can I be happy in my life?" but rather ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/50-ways-to-live-a-meaningful-life

In other words, if someone is vegan in every other way, but they eat the eggs of their rescued hens (who live in their backyard or at an animal sanctuary):  Is that unethical / problematic / per...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/can-you-eat-eggs-and-still-be-vegan/

I love books. My love of reading goes back to my childhood, I have fond memories of the annual Scholastic Book Fair at my grammar school, I worked in bookstores (where I met my husband!), studied...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/life-changing-books/

How do you love someone and let them go? How do you make sure the good intentions you have lead to good results? How do we help the scores of rescued animals who are looking for forever homes? In...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/better-is-better-the-emotional-and-practical-aspects-of-fostering-animals

Once you decide to make zero-waste, plastic-free, low- or no-packaging a priority in your life, you learn very quickly you have to make some changes when it comes to what you buy, how you shop, w...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/how-zero-waste-changed-the-way-i-eat-and-why-baby-carrots-are-evil

When is a banana not simply a banana? Which food (on my least-favorite food list) is an animalogy? How many ways can you eat cauliflower? Which olive was my "gateway olive" to loving olives? How ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/five-favorite-foods-bananas-cauliflower-japanese-sweet-potatoes-popcorn-olives

This end-of-year episode is based on my motto that life is made up of a series of lessons and gifts, an appropriate topic as we reflect on the lessons of the past year, create plans for the next,...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/lessons-and-gifts-making-meaningful-holidays-and-lives

Every year as Thanksgiving approaches, it seems there isn’t a magazine, newspaper, or website that doesn’t feature recipes for every means and method of stuffing, brining, and roasting turkey...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/the-last-thanksgiving-turkey

I'm gobsmacked by the number of people who think traveling while vegan is difficult or who tell me they just accept "good enough" because they don't want to put anyone out. If you're staying at a...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/ask-for-what-you-want-vegan-on-vancouver-island

What does it take to become (and stay) a joyful vegan? The answer is in ... The Joyful Vegan. Listen to today's podcast episode. JoyfulVegan.com

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/the-joyful-vegan

One of my goals has always been to take the word "vegan" out of the box called "vegan." My goal is constantly thwarted by *the overuse of the word vegan *the use of "vegan" to refer to people...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/when-vegans-should-not-use-the-word-vegan

There has been such a proliferation of such terms as "eco-tourism," "wildlife tourism," and "sustainable tourism" that one wonders what is legitimate and what is just greenwashing. But is there s...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/is-wildlife-tourism-good-or-bad-for-animals

Remember when Lisa Simpson proudly declared to her eco-warrior idol that she was vegetarian? He poo-pooed her. When she said she was thinking of becoming vegan, he haughtily responded that he "do...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/confessions-of-a-level-5-zero-waste-vegan

"When creatures don't have an extraordinary beauty, it's because the person in contact with them is not seeing it," said pulitzer-prize winning poet Galway Kinnell, whose poem about pigs ends thi...

https://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/peace-for-pigs/

Just coming up for air as I finish re-writes and edits on The Joyful Vegan: How to Stay Vegan in a World That Wants You to Eat Meat, Dairy, and Eggs . Here are some updates with light at the end ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/summer-is-coming-a-food-for-thought-update

Being animals ourselves, it makes sense that we share many of the same diseases as our non-human cousins. We aren’t – after all – plants. We aren’t at risk for catching aphids or sooty mo...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/lethal-gifts-of-livestock-rebroadcast

There’s a presumption among some vegans that if you’re vegan, you’re also liberal, socialist, atheist, feminist, intersectionalist, progressive, and leftist, that you’re pro-choice, anti-...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/im-not-evil-and-neither-are-you-tribalism-ideology-and-a-call-for-compassion

Though we tend to forget, cattle (cows, bulls, and steers) did exist first as wild animals before humans began domesticating them for our own purposes. Before we got our hands on them and turned ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/the-taming-of-the-cattle-rebroadcast

The world lit up on fire with stories (from vegans and non-vegans, including on the BBC TV show QI) that these plants — and more — are "not vegan" because of the way they're pollinated. Liste...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/are-avocados-almonds-and-figs-vegan

Starting in Paris, then moving onto Alsace (which included day trips to Germany and Switzerland), then back to France to the Normandy region and a stop-over in the Swiss Alps, our recent travels ...

http://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/vegan-france/

CPG Vegan Trips creates one-of-a-kind travel experiences with a focus on the interest and needs of adventurous and compassionate vegans and their vegan-friendly friends and family members. It's a...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/vegan-travel-around-the-world

A small subset of opinionated, passionate, well-intentioned people perpetuate the stereotype of the angry, self-righteous, perfection-focused animal rights vegan when they spew invective at anyon...

http://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/the-vegan-police-speaking-up-for-animals-without-talking-down-to-people/

Raising cattle for beef is the number one cause of the destruction of rainforests and global warming, but today we're going to talk about palm oil. Grown in tropical regions, palm plantations are...

http://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/palm-oil-earth-balance-and-rainforest-destruction-straw-man-argument-or-legitimate-connection/

It’s one thing to opt out of eating animal products at home and in our personal lives, but what about adhering to our values in the trickier, grayer areas of our lives, such as in the workplace...

http://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/vegan-at-work-when-your-job-conflicts-with-your-ethics/

I’ve heard every justification for the consumption of animals, but I was a bit stunned when I heard someone claim that vegans should eat oysters because bivalves are “basically plants.” No ...

http://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/are-oysters-vegan/

There is a prevailing myth in our culture, played out in our language and in marketing, that meat is masculine and plant foods are for wimps. Meat is a metaphor for strength, virility, and manlin...

http://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/masculinity-and-meat-re-defining-what-makes-a-real-man/

However much we want to believe it, hens don’t produce eggs because they figured out they were good binding ingredients for baked goods. Products of a chicken's reproductive cycle, eggs are sim...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/whats-wrong-with-eggs-if-chickens-dont-have-to-be-killed-rebroadcast

Rich in history, sophisticated cuisine, stunning scenery, pulsating cities, fascinating culture, Vietnam is consistently rated one of the top best countries to visit, and today I take you on a jo...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/vegan-travel-vietnam

In today's episode I share with you the ways I try to reduce the ecological footprint of living with cats from a zero-waste perspective. I cover toys/enrichment, food, and litter! Support this ...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/zero-waste-vegan-and-living-with-cats/

Wherever you live — whether in a house or an apartment, whether you have outdoor access or not, whether you garden or not — you will get SOMETHING out of this episode. (WARNING: I get pretty ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/food-waste-part-3-make-soil-not-trash-the-ins-and-outs-of-composting

Zero waste is not about waste DIVERSION; it's about waste PREVENTION! Americans throw away 40% of the food we bring into our homes — leading to greenhouse gas emissions in landfills, waste mone...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/foodwaste

We can't talk about Zero Waste living without talking about the big picture: the amount of food that gets wasted at the front end of the food chain: during production, harvest, and processing. An...

http://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/food-waste-part-1-how-animal-products-hinder-zero-waste-goals/

In this first episode about my zero waste journey, I share the principles that have absolutely changed my thinking and way of living. Zero Waste is not simply about my making YouTube videos abo...

http://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/zero-waste-it-aint-about-recycling/

The intention in my work on behalf of animals and veganism has always been to guide people to live compassionately and healthfully with joy and confidence — and without deprivation. And that's ...

http://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/the-vegan-experience-abundance-joy-and-compassion/

Have you ever been "fleeced"? Have you ever "gone in search of the golden fleece" or "pulled the wool over someone's eyes"? Are your political opinion "dyed in the wool"? While I work on new epis...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/dont-get-fleeced-check-out-this-episode

Animal agriculture is wreaking havoc in every way imaginable; unfortunately, the consumption of meat, dairy, and eggs is on the rise. Of course, people can stop eating animal flesh and fluids and...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/clean-meat-slaughter-free-and-sustainable

If you ever once thought that “people don’t change,” then you’re in for quite a surprise. The stories you’re about to hear in this TWELVE-YEAR-ANNIVERSARY episode are as diverse as the ...

http://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/12-year-podcast-anniversary-a-love-filled-love-fest/

The plant-based foods market recently topped $3.1 billion in sales and is slated to reach over $5 billion in just a couple years. As a result, the animal-based meat, dairy, egg, and other large c...

http://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/buying-in-or-selling-out-when-meat-and-dairy-corporations-buy-vegan-companies/

As an advocate for animals and compassionate living for over 25 years, you can imagine I’ve made mistakes, I’ve learned a bit, and I’ve thought a lot about what is effective — and what is...

http://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/10-habits-of-highly-effective-advocates-3/

The TRUE carnivores of the world provide SO much benefit to our ecosystems, but they're misunderstood, maligned, and systematically killed, mostly because of the HUMANS who pose as carnivores. An...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/the-benefits-of-co-existing-with-predators-a-conversation-with-project-coyotes-camilla-fox

WARNING: Radical ideas fill this episode, centering around the suggestion that we try to have compassion for people with whom we disagree or who participate in behavior we find abhorrent. That’...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/how-to-talk-to-hunters-or-anyone-with-whom-you-disagree/

Most people don’t know that our contemporary customs at Thanksgiving, namely the serving of turkeys, were shaped and popularized by a magazine editor, Sarah Josepha Hale, in the mid-1800s. What...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/thanksgiving-for-the-birds-rebroadcast

If you’ve never met them, turkeys are magnificent animals, full of spunk and spark and affection. I’ve introduced many people to the critters at farmed animal sanctuaries, and the animals wit...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/talking-turkey-rebroadcast

A desire to be close to animals compels us to seek out ways to interact with them, but lack of awareness compels us to support industries that exploit and hurt animals for our own entertainment b...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/ethical-tourism-avoiding-animal-cruelty-when-traveling-thailand-edition/

I discovered an ancient story about justice brought to an abused horse, then found out it was turned into a poem by a well-known American poet in the 19th century. Then I discovered that poem was...

http://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/novels-and-advocates-inspired-by-animals/

We have many words built from the English word for “bear,” the Latin word for “bear,” and the Greek word for “bear,” and we have many expressions and phrases built from the same furry...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/special-episode-berserk-for-bears-vegan-vietnam-trip-with-cpg

The first animal anti-cruelty law in the United States was passed in 1867, and though there is much work to be done, much work has been done to protect animals under the law since then. Join me ...

http://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/my-client-is-innocent-the-history-and-significance-of-protecting-animals-under-the-law/

They said we'd starve being vegan in southern Germany. They said we'd starve being vegan in Rwanda. They said we'd starve in the Highlands. They were wrong, and we lived to tell about it. Join...

http://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/100-mile-trek-in-the-scottish-highlands/

Just because you don't consider yourself a "gardener" doesn't mean this episode isn't for you. Humane gardening is about looking through the lens of the millions of species on this planet and cre...

http://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/compassion-for-all-creatures-great-and-small-in-conversation-with-nancy-lawson-author-of-the-humane-gardener/

“What would happen to all the animals if we stopped eating them? Wouldn’t we be overrun with cows and pigs and chickens if we stopped?” “If everyone stopped eating these animals, they wou...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/if-the-world-went-vegan-we-would-be-overrun-with-animals-and-other-hypotheticals/

I believe that shifting the way we talk about, think about, and behave towards other animals will impact them positively in the long term. But I also believe that as people who care about animal...

http://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/laws-for-animals-effective-political-activism/

Research has found that the way we name animals is intimately tied to our ability to eat them. Listen to this excerpt, then head over to Animalogy for the full episode. This topic is relevant for...

http://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/old-english-pigs-and-old-french-pork-the-linguistic-cleaving-of-animals/

Having been to Rwanda, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and South Africa, I can now share with you the details of our adventure. For information on what you need to do before visiting these countries, check ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/vegan-in-africa-animals-food-and-nature-in-four-countries

Easing you into the new ANIMALOGY podcast, enjoy this SPECIAL episode, and be sure to subscribe to ANIMALOGY today on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Semantics play a significant ...

http://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/the-semantics-of-meat-with-paul-shapiro/

Help celebrate the ELEVEN-YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the Food for Thought podcast by sitting back and taking in the love letters I’ve received from listeners and supporters this past year. The stories...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/11-year-anniversary-another-amazing-love-fest/

Easing you into the new podcast, enjoy this episode of ANIMALOGY, and be sure to subscribe to ANIMALOGY today on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts.  If you’ve made a serious faux pas...

http://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/eating-crows-and-humble-pie-try-eating-dirt-instead/

Easing you into our new podcast, enjoy this episode of ANIMALOGY, and be sure to subscribe to ANIMALOGY today on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Of the 88 constellations officiall...

http://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/zodiac-a-circle-of-animals-literally

Easing you into the new podcast, enjoy this episode from ANIMALOGY, and be sure to subscribe to ANIMALOGY today! Coccyx is a small triangle-shaped bone at the base of the spinal column in humans...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/special-episode-coccyx-please-dont-sit-on-the-cuckoo

Easing you into the new Animalogy Podcast, please enjoy this SPECIAL episode; in exchange, please listen and subscribe to Animalogy Podcast! As Inauguration Day approaches, not everyone is talkin...

http://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/inauguration/

Just a quick announcement to let Food for Thought listeners and subscribers know that the Animalogy Podcast is now live! Please follow our 5-point plan!: 1. subscribe 2. download 3. rate & ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/announcement-animalogy-is-live

Today's episode is all about Animalogy, whose timing could not be more perfect not only because of the urgency of the need to transform our negative perception and ill treatment of nonhuman ani...

http://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/animalogy-our-animal-related-words-and-phrases/

Vegan options in L.A. continue to grow, as does my Northern Californian envy for the delicious restaurants and pop-ups in this city that has grown close to my heart over the years. Take a listen ...

http://www.colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/vegan-weekend-in-los-angeles/

Did you know that some seemingly animal-related words and phrases have origins that have nothing to do with animals? In today's episode, I offer up the backstory to words such as piggyback, mon...

https://soundcloud.com/colleen-patrick-goudreau/animal-words-with-no-animal-origins

Get ready to geek out on language and animals! We've talked a lot about animals hiding in familiar words and phrases, but did you know animals are lurking in the very letters that make up these w...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/animals-in-the-alphabet

A collective noun is “the name of a number (or collection) of people, animals, or things taken together and spoken of as one whole.” There are hundreds of these nouns of multitude, including ...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/a-gaggle-of-geese-a-pride-of-lions-a-school-of-fish-and-more-collective-animal-nouns

As an advocate for animals and compassionate living for over 25 years, you can imagine I've made mistakes, I've learned a bit, and I've thought a lot about what is effective -- and what is not. A...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/10-habits-of-highly-effective-advocates

The weight of a word doesn’t simply lie in its dictionary definition. Words don’t simply have denotations — they also have connotations: a number of associations and attributes that stretch...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/in-defense-of-butchers-a-semantic-justification

Whether you're interested in a visit to Africa or not, check out this episode that not only provides details about traveling to Rwanda to see the mountain gorillas and Botswana to go on a safari ...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/traveling-to-africa-planning-and-preparing-for-a-dream-trip

Journey with me through the Sonoma Wine Country as I share my experience eating vegan food, drinking wine, and talking to a wine-making hunter, who invited me to join him on one of his hunts. In ...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/of-vegan-wine-and-hunters

The well-intentioned rallying cry to “change the world” becomes louder and more hashtag-worthy, especially as Earth Day approaches. A search on Google garners millions of results for articles...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/30-things-you-can-do-to-stop-changing-the-world

On my last visit to Seattle, WA 12 years ago, there were just a handful of vegan restaurants. Vegan donuts? Yes. (Yay!) A 100% vegan store? Yes. (Yay!) But vegan restaurants. Just a few. Of cour...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/vegan-in-seattle

I’ve heard every justification for the consumption of animals, but I was a bit stunned when I heard someone claim that vegans should eat oysters because bivalves are "basically plants." No doub...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/are-oysters-vegan

Cat cafes have become a popular trend all around the world, but who do they ultimately serve? Are they just about the schtick, or can they play a role in helping people adopt homeless cats? Today...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/cat-cafes-helpful-or-harmful

Today's episode concludes a 3-part series on Animals in Film. In Part One, I talk about the history behind the American Humane Association and its “no animals were harmed in the making of this ...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/animals-in-film-part-three-how-to-help/

Today's episode is framed around a conversation I had with a non-vegan German (who lives in the U.S.), who was not only doubtful we'd be able to eat while visiting southern Germany (as vegans) bu...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/vegan-in-germany

Help celebrate the TEN-YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the Food for Thought podcast by sitting back and taking in the love letters I've received from listeners and supporters this past year. The stories are ...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/10-year-podcast-anniversary-a-crazy-love-fest

Having experienced all these benefits of getting meat, dairy, and eggs out of our lives and having found our own voice, it's natural to next ask “Where do I fit into this whole thing?” “How...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/advocacy-and-adaptation-fitting-in-and-living-joyfully-in-a-non-vegan-world

Every one of us has had to manage what to do when uninvited guests take up residence in our attics, walls, or basements. Sadly, we're too quick to consider them "pests" and take lethal measures t...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/humane-critter-control-managing-uninvited-guests

We already impact animals so much in our every day lives: we eat them, we destroy their homes, we make them perform for us, we shoot them for sport, we use and hurt them in so many ways. So how c...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/5-ways-to-help-animals-in-our-every-day-lives

In Animals in Film: Part 1, we talked about the history behind the American Humane Association and its “No Animals Were Harmed” disclaimer. Today, in Animals in Film: Part 2, we discuss where...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/animals-in-film-part-two-animals-were-harmed

Every regular filmgoer is familiar with the disclaimer at the end of film credits that states “no animals were harmed in the making of this film.” This message is given with the approval of t...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/animals-in-film-part-one-the-history-of-the-animals-were-not-harmed-disclaimer

There are a lot of opinions and theories about whether it’s better to eat more cooked veggies or more raw veggies -- or about whether it's more beneficial to eat 100% raw fruits and veggies an...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/raw-vs-cooked-foods-which-is-better/

In today's episode, I review a Hungarian film called White God by director Kornél Mundruczó. The film won the Un Certain Regard award at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival, and the main canine actor...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/white-god-a-film-for-the-animals/

Please enjoy this compilation of editorials I've written and recorded over the years for my local national public radio station. With over 10 2-minute episodes heard back to back, you'll enjoy to...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/a-compilation-of-compassion/

Living according to your ethics in a complicated world certainly comes with challenges, but it's not impossible. For vegans trying to do the right thing, it's one thing to opt out of eating the o...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/vegan-ethics-at-work

It’s in this stage that we might buy our first food processor or high-powered blender or we garden for the first time or we cook for the first time or we try new foods or cuisines or restaurant...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/expansion-of-awareness-and-skills-stage-8-of-what-happens-when-you-stop-eating-animals

The question I get more than any other is “What do you feed your cats?” Many years ago, I produced a podcast episode that addressed this issue but included additional unrelated information. A...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/vegan-with-cats-and-dogs-what-to-feed-our-companion-animals

Travel with me to southern Italy and France, as I share details of our most recent trip as part of the "Vegan Travel with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau." My intention is to demonstrate how enjoyable ...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/vegan-in-the-south-of-italy-and-france

In celebration of our nine-year anniversary of the podcast, I feature the letters of listeners who have been transformed by "Food for Thought." The stories are as diverse as the listeners and r...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/nine-year-podcast-anniversary-a-super-duper-love-fest

In celebration of our nine-year anniversary of the podcast, I feature the letters of listeners who have been transformed by "Food for Thought." The stories are as diverse as the listeners and re...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/nine-year-podcast-anniversary-a-super-duper-love-fest

Some people say: “Just because you’re vegan, doesn’t mean you’re healthy. Vegans eat a lot of processed foods. Processed foods are killing people. Processed foods are evil.” In today'...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/processed-foods-are-evil-or-are-they

There is a prevailing myth in our culture, played out in our language and in marketing, that meat is masculine and plant foods are for wimps. Meat is a metaphor for strength, virility, and manlin...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/the-masculinity-of-meat-re-defining-what-makes-a-real-man

When it comes to human and non-human animals, we are more alike than different, especially when it comes to mothering. In today's special episode, I share my thoughts about what it means to be a ...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/the-best-animal-mothers-human-and-non-human

Returning to the 10 Stages of What Happens When You Stop Eating Animals, today we wrap up Stage 7: Effective Communication. In Part One, I covered our first five strategies: *Creating Intent...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/10-strategies-for-effective-communication-part-two/

Returning to our 10 Stages of What Happens When You Stop Eating Animals, today we tackle Stage 7: Effective Communication. This is the stage at which you begin to feel more comfortable in your o...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/10-strategies-for-effective-communication-part-one

Often when you tell someone you’re vegan, the response is: “Why are you vegan? Is it for health or ethics?” Somehow, the answer matters, and depending on your answer, people respond differ...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/vegan-for-health-vs-vegan-for-ethics-is-there-a-difference-and-does-it-matter/

The idea of not meeting a deadline or being late for an appointment or letting someone down is the stuff of nightmares for me. Traveling with The 30-Day Vegan Challenge and speaking all around th...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/blog/podcast-episode-32415-a-note-to-excuse-me-natural-foods-expo-holistic-holiday-at-sea-vegan-cruise

One misconception about veganism I’ve encountered more than once is the assumption that in honoring our values, we must forego tradition - as if these two things are mutually exclusive. Food-re...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/the-symbols-of-easter-and-passover-honoring-tradition-as-well-as-our-values

A small subset of opinionated, passionate, well-intentioned people perpetuate the stereotype of the angry, self-righteous, perfection-focused animal rights vegan when they spew invective at anyo...

http://www.joyfulvegan.com/podcast-radio

When you look at the arc of history in terms of human violence against animals, there is no doubt that things are significantly better than they were in the past. We've still got a lot of work t...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/animals-and-the-age-of-enlightenment/

Many of us happen upon wildlife in distress in our daily lives, but we don't often do anything about it. We may be afraid, we may not know what to do, we may be too busy. Today I share my brief ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/raccoon-rescue

For millennia, humans have engaged in rituals with the intention of achieving a wide variety of desired outcomes: reducing anxiety, alleviating grief, deepening faith, or even making it rain. Th...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/rites-and-wrongs-when-animal-slaughter-rituals-mask-discomfort/

The 30-Day Vegan Challenge is the ULTIMATE guide for transitioning to a healthy, compassionate lifestyle, and it's the ULTIMATE resource for vegans. Packed with tools, tips, recipes, and menu id...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/how-to-make-a-vegan-mainstreaming-the-30-day-vegan-challenge

According to a recent study, the majority of people who become vegetarian / vegan go back to eating meat and animal products after a short time. One reason seems to be the lack of support or com...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/seeking-a-sense-of-community-belonging-stage-6-of-what-happens-when-you-stop-eating-animals/

Join me today as I discuss the bullhook ban victory in my own city of Oakland, CA and how it is a small step indeed. I believe there will come a day in my lifetime when we see the end of animals ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/victory-for-elephants-in-circuses

Excited to share my trip to Ireland in today's podcast episode, including my meals at vegan (and non-vegan) restaurants, my visits to an animal sanctuary, and everything in between. So, sit back...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/vegan-traveling-in-ireland-plant-based-eating-in-my-ancestors-land/

Excited to share my trip to London with all of you, including my meals at vegan (and non-vegan) restaurants, my visits to animal memorials, and everything in between. In the next episode, I'll ta...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/american-vegan-in-london/

  I’m fascinated by the origins of words in general and how they relate to our perception of and thus treatment of non-human animals in particular. And so today, we take a look at five commo...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/animal-word-origins

In addition to sharing with you some exciting news in today's episode, I feature questions from callers all of which have to do with dealing with real-world issues. Of course, this is what I addr...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/practical-answers-to-real-world-vegan-concerns

The urban agriculture trend is sexy, hot, and extremely popular. It also has the potential to negatively affect thousands of individuals when farming and killing animals is part of the plan. In...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/animals-are-not-plants

Join me for today's episode filled with wonderful questions from callers, such as what to do when a butcher shop moves in across the street; how to deal with "compassion fatigue": coping with th...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/the-power-of-compassion

Because I shamelessly share photos of my beloved cats on a daily basis, many of which depict them outside with me, I'm often asked how I'm able to let them experience the outdoors in a way that's...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/indoor-cats-with-outdoor-access-is-it-safe

Today’s episode focuses on the fourth stage of what happens when you stop eating animals: Evangelizing (Vegangelizing?). Join me as I talk about the difference between evangelizing and proselyt...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/what-happens-when-you-stop-eating-animals-stage-three-evangelizing

In today's episode, I share with you a number of recent scenarios I found myself in where I had the opportunity to represent veganism and chose (choose) to do so in a positive way, whether it's o...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/being-the-vegan-in-the-room-representing-veganism-in-a-joyful-way/

Public awareness is growing about the relationship between the production of palm oil and the loss of rainforests. And that's a good thing (though much work needs to be done between the relations...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/palm-oil-earth-balance-and-rainforest-destruction-straw-man-argument-or-legitimate-connection

Italy is one of my favorite places in the world - the people, the beauty, the language, the art, the history, the music, the food. Listen to this episode in which I share the details of our first...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/vegan-in-italy

In this episode, I answer a number of questions from callers who ask: *what do I say to people who bring up abortion when I talk about animal rights? *how do I not make everyone uncomfortable...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/feeding-wildlife-is-it-ever-okay

Many people think of “veganism” as a new reactionary trend against what we call factory farming, but for centuries, men and women have been thinking about, writing about, and expressing distr...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/2500-years-of-veganism-a-brief-history

In today's episode, I talk about my favorite personal care and cosmetics products and how to determine if a company doesn't test their final products or their ingredients on animals. I also discu...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/beauty-without-animal-cruelty

The centerpiece of today's episode is how to be the best advocate for animals and veganism in the age of social media. One of the most common questions I receive is about how to respond to people...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/advocating-for-animals-in-social-media

Join me in this episode in which I share with you my recent journey to the Big Apple, lauding the vegan restaurants I frequented and the animal activist/friends I cavorted with. And, amazingly, t...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/vegan-in-new-york-city

Join me for a great episode in which I answer some really common but important questions about how to deal with people who poke fun at or ignore your concern about animals. I also answer a great ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/what-do-you-say-when

The first edition of The 30-Day Vegan Challenge book sold almost 20,000 copies before going out of print. Help me bring back a new (improved) edition so it can resume changing and saving lives. L...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/the-30-day-vegan-challenge-is-coming-back-all-i-need-is-you

So many vegans have been conditioned to be apologetic, self-effacing, or even ashamed for manifesting their values. Lest they be called selfish, rigid, or unreasonable, many compromise what they ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/vegan-weddings-how-dare-you-reflect-who-you-are-on-your-special-day

I get a lot of questions from both men and women about finding compassionate clothing and shoes made without animal skins, fur, hair, or other body parts(!) - that are both fashionable as well as...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/compassionate-fashion

My love of film began when I was very young and my parents took me to the movies every Friday night. Granted, some of the films I saw were incredibly inappropriate for my age, but I'll always be ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/benji-my-gateway-film-into-animal-advocacy

In today's episode, I discuss the origins of the word "animal," whose root word means "soul" - something humans are in danger of losing if we keep denying non-human animals theirs. Thanks to toda...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/i-am-not-an-animal

In this episode, I share my experience sleeping in my 20th county in California (Napa), booking an Air B&B for the first time, eating vegan in Napa Country (particularly in the towns of Napa and ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/vegan-in-napa-cruelty-free-antibacterial-soap-why-its-unnecessary-and-holy-roaches

In today's episode, I share my recommendations for some kitchen design elements that might be helpful to you whether you're remodeling or not, and I answer several of your questions, including ho...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/lessons-from-a-kitchen-remodel-the-links-between-animal-advocacy-and-all-social-justice-issues

Join me for today's episode as I tell the story of intervening when I found a sick raccoon while traveling and as I answer questions related to my favorite teas, to changing the barometer by whic...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/valuing-one-life-changing-the-barometer-and-knowing-you-can-t-please-everyone

Eight years. Eight years of food for thought! In celebration of the eight-year anniversary of the podcast, I feature the letters of listeners who have been transformed by “Food for Thought.” ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/eight-year-anniversary-an-uber-love-fest

In today's episode, I relate my interaction with a non-vegan neighbor about whether it's ever possible to keep and kill animals "humanely," and I talk to a couple listeners about how best to repr...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/the-shame-of-overweight-vegans

Join me today as I talk about the importance of knowing where we end and another person begins, which is also today's tweetable! This theme runs through my week's re-cap, as well as in this episo...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/setting-boundaries-reading-chaucer-and-talking-bees

Join me today as I talk about my goal of sleeping in every county in California, about writing my next cookbook, and about my experience demystifying “vegan food” with a bed-and-breakfast pro...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/creating-a-foundation-of-compassion

In today's episode, I share my experience - and a fun audio clip - from my recent visit to Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary, the Albany (NY) VegFest, and Red Robin Song Animal Sanctuary (and vegan...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/being-vegan-is-a-means-to-an-end-it-is-not-an-end-in-itself

Food for Thought has been running for almost 8 years, which is fantastic and incredible – and possible because of the support of my amazing listeners. However, it's time for a change, and chang...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/a-new-era-for-food-for-thought

Today’s episode focuses on the third stage of "what happens when you stop eating animals"): Coming Out. Join me as I talk about what it means to “come out.” What does it mean to be in the c...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/what-happens-when-you-stop-eating-animals-stage-three-coming-out

After providing an overview of The 10 Stages We Go Through When We Stop Eating Animals (check out the previous episode called From Consumption to Compassion, as well as Stage One: Validation), to...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/what-happens-when-you-stop-eating-animals-stage-two-guilt-remorse/

In this episode, I'm thrilled to share with you a very special person named Michele de Montaigne, who lived from 1533 to 1592. He was a writer, philosopher, and inventor of the essay as a proper ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/humane-montaigne-mon-tayne

After providing an overview of The 10 Stages You Go Through When You Stop Eating Animals (check out the previous episode called From Consumption to Compassion), today's episode focuses on the fir...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/what-happens-when-you-stop-eating-animals-stage-one-validation-and-the-voracious-consumption-of-information-1

Without a doubt, this podcast has saved and changed thousands of lives, and it's imperative it stay on the air. Listen to this short episode about how to make this possible, how to get a free cop...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/the-end-of-the-food-for-thought-podcast

Today, I read a very special story called "¡Adiós, Cordera!", written in 1892 by Leopoldo Alas (also known as Clarín). “¡Adiós, Cordera!" is a touching story of two children, named Rosa an...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/-adi-s-cordera-an-1892-spanish-short-story-read-in-english

I love language, and I advocate being thoughtful about the words we use – not in a way that is derisively called “politically correct” but in a way that reflects the truth and doesn’t hid...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/verbal-vivisection-how-euphemisms-oxymorons-and-doublespeak-disguise-our-violence-against-animals

I believe that the process of becoming vegan is the process of reclaiming our true compassion and becoming reawakened to it, and I think understanding the journey of going from innately compassio...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/from-consumption-to-compassion-the-stages-we-go-through-when-we-stop-eating-animals-and-what-we-need-to-know-to-stay-hopeful-and-joyful

Finding a compatible romantic partner is an age-old desire and one that comes with challenges, hopes, fears, and heartbreak - regardless of who you are, where you live, or how you eat. For vegans...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/vegan-dating

Afraid of being considered controlling, extreme, insulting, rude, or ungracious, some people are afraid to ask friends and family to not bring animal products into their home. Things get more com...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/keeping-a-vegan-home-drawing-a-line-at-your-front-door

In celebration of the seven-year anniversary of the podcast, I feature the letters of listeners who have been transformed by "Food for Thought." The stories are as diverse as the listeners and re...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/seven-year-anniversary-an-uber-lovefest

In honor of Schuster, my beloved cat of 17 years, and Michael Scribner, my dear friend, I tell the stories of the lives and deaths of these two incredible beings who left this world days apart fr...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/a-tribute-to-schuster-and-michael-loved-and-lost

When you look through the lens of compassion, you see our desire for it everywhere you look; you see the human expression of it everywhere you look; and you see our connection to animals everywhe...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/re-reading-the-classics-through-the-lens-of-compassion-bambi-and-frankenstein

Experience a trip to the United Kingdom through the lens of an animal advocate / literary nerd / vegan. Where else will you learn the origin of the word Shambles, walk on the Yorkshire moors, eat...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/a-journey-through-england-and-scotland-through-the-eyes-of-an-animal-centric-anglophilic-literary-geek

I believe that change will occur for animals only as we change their status, and one thing we need to change is the way we talk about them. Every word we choose can contribute to upholding the ex...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/i-don-t-eat-fake-meat-an-etymological-appeal-for-living-and-speaking-compassionately

Six years in the making, and it's finally here: The 30-Day Vegan Challenge ONLINE (www.30dayveganchallenge.com). Join me today as I announce and describe this unique, first-of-its-kind, life-chan...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/the-30-day-vegan-challenge-your-personal-guide-for-living-compassionately-and-healthfully

If you've heard any variation of "Eating meat is a personal preference. I respect your preference not to eat animals just like you should respect my desire to eat them," then today's podcast epis...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/disagreement-is-not-disrespect

John Oswald, born in Edinburgh in the 1700s (the exact date unknown), was a philosopher, a writer, a poet, a social critic, a revolutionary, and an eloquent voice for animals and compassion.  Jo...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/an-appeal-to-mercy-and-justice-on-behalf-of-the-persecuted-animals

Even though I address a number of typical responses and excuses in previous podcast episodes, I felt it was important to return to this topic, because there really is such an interesting dynamic ...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/responses-to-i-m-vegan-and-how-to-reply

In celebration of the six-year anniversary of our podcast, I feature the letters of listeners who have been transformed by "Food for Thought." The stories are as diverse as the listeners and refl...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/six-year-anniversary-an-uber-lovefest

You don't really know how opinionated the world is until you become pregnant. And when yiou're VEGAN and pregnant, look out! Tune into today's episode for nutrition recommendations (protein, iron...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/vegan-with-child-a-healthy-combination

The newest fad diet on the block combines all the trends of the day: "low-carb," "gluten-free," and "low glycemic index," instilling fears about healthful foods and waxing poetic about animal fle...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/the-newest-diet-fad-paleo

As we say goodbye to 2011, I wanted to share with you a number of wonderful ways we'll enter 2012 together. Consider this my Happy New Year message to you filled with special announcements and gr...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/it-s-a-girl-and-other-announcements-

Traveling to towns large and small, host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau focuses on the vegan abundance in places whose population is between 2,000 and 3,000, including Murphys, CA and New Hope, PA. She...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/I0LXlRvubxA/big_vegan.mp3

Navigating through Yellowstone National Park is at once awe-inspiring and thought-provoking. While it is a privilege to experience the natural wonders, the wildlife, and the breathtaking landscap...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/vR0qJnl--3Y/yellowstone_2.mp3

Manifesting your values of compassion and wellness in your everyday behavior (i.e. becoming vegan) is a profound and powerful way to live. It's quite literally life-changing, and for some people,...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/vegan-outreach-to-restaurants

I first introduced B.R. Myers to listeners in an early podcast episode called The Fall of the Excuse-itarians in which I praised him for being one of the few writers for a prominent publication t...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/FsF5qvvJOvA/foodies.mp3

WARNING: Radical ideas fill this episode, centering around the suggestion that we try to have compassion for people with whom we disagree or who participate in behavior we find abhorrent. That’...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/pu5Sl2CEVZE/talking_to_hunter.mp3

Whether you're traveling for work or pleasure, finding abundance and sustenance while on the road is easy once you know where to look and if you plan ahead (which I argue should be done even when...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/hOWIPcwLfkc/ireland.mp3

Though sheep play a huge role in the consciousness of our culture (through nursery rhymes, children's stories, fables, and religion), our primary relationship to them is through our exploitation ...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/gvN5mSnxNHQ/sheep.mp3

All of us have been in a situation where a dog or cat (or other animal) crosses our path and potentially needs our intervention, and we have to decide what to do at that moment - animals who are ...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/aKesAdWOlvY/critters_on_the_street_part2.mp3

Though some people do lose weight upon becoming vegan (which makes sense because you're eating fewer calorie-dense foods) and though vegans do have a lower body mass index than non-vegetarians, w...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/7I8toRK3IsM/weight_loss_part_2.mp3

All of us have been in a situation where a dog or cat (or other animal) crosses our path and potentially needs our intervention, and we have to decide what to do at that moment - animals who are ...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/VOjdTfa8fYM/critters_on_the_street.mp3

Though some people do lose weight upon becoming vegan (which makes sense because you're eating fewer calorie-dense foods) and though vegans do have a lower body mass index than non-vegetarians, w...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/7OETMBEnrko/weight_loss_part_1.mp3

Today I share some essential components of what happens to be my favorite cuisine. Learn the different varieties of miso and different ways to use what I think should be a staple in every refrige...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/-vNcj2ZVwpI/japanese_foods.mp3

Walt Whitman wrote, “I think I could turn and live with the animals," and I do -- every chance I get: not just the animals with whom I live but the animals who have been given refuge at sanctua...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/lgv9DAk03wg/sanctuary.mp3

Our conversation today revolves around lentils, an appropriate food to celebrate in the beginning of this new year, as they are traditionally eaten on New Year's Eve in many cultures around the w...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/j7waLdVrqRQ/lentils.mp3

What moves me most profoundly about art as narrative (whether it’s literature or film or dance or theatre or music) is its ability to communicate our human experience, its ability to reflect ou...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/XeGNM7JPcW0/art_consciousness.mp3

Today’s episode is part of our "Compassionate Series," which features favorite companies/organizations/products/experts in the context of the topic.) If you’re seeing this episode after the �...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/Ms3MwuZ-fMc/holiday_gifts_2009.mp3

Whether it's the deep yellow color of egg yolks or the pink-orange color of salmon; whether it's the red shell of the cooked lobsters or the pink feathers of the flamingo, the color is attributab...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/b_eogGE5QvM/color_animals.mp3

An outspoken advocate for animals, Mark Twain publicly came out against such abuses as bullfighting and vivisection, and animals were a part of his writing from the first story that earned him re...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/EiMOrbHVajE/mark_twain.mp3

A tribute and memorial to Simon Pieman, the bravest cat who ever lived, this episode is also the story of my transition from a "dog person" to a "cat person (and “goat person,” “chicken per...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/MbBUGXcY1CA/simon.mp3

The tools we use in the kitchen are key to making it fun, making it easy, making it successful, and making it safe. I think this has everything to do with using the right tools. If you don’t li...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/yXTBwQ-oOf8/five_favorite_kitchen_tools.mp3

If you’ve ever stared at the “Nutrition Facts” label on the back of food products wondering what to make of it, then this episode is for you. Learn about how to read the label, what to look...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/jrwRre259Io/nutrition_labels.mp3

In 1903, Mark Twain published the short story “A Dog’s Tale” in Harper’s Monthly Magazine, and the following year, it was released it as a book. Though it tends to be overshadowed by his ...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/btZ9joSw8J0/narrative_dogs_tale.mp3

The campaign against "plumaged headwear" was one of the most successful in the early animal advocacy movement in the United States, ultimately creating legislative protection for birds and a cult...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/Jxbk67O07ME/feathers_down.mp3

In celebration of the three-year anniversary of our podcast, I feature the letters of listeners who have been transformed by "Food for Thought." The stories are as diverse as the listeners and re...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/ACbvBube5AA/love_fest_three_years.mp3

When I talk about eating healthfully “in a recession” or on a budget, I'm referring to “eating healthfully affordably.” I’m not talking about eating cheap food. I’m talking about eati...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/HBzHock254E/eating_recession.mp3

Though rabbits inform our consciousness and culture in so many ways, they are one of the most exploited domesticated animals: raised and killed for human consumption, hunted for "sport," used for...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/REJO_bTaO2M/rabbits.mp3

Because memorials aren’t really a lamentation of death as much as they are a celebration of life, I want to emphasize that this episode is not at all sad. In it, I read several poems by celebra...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/tazHfO954ks/narrative_animal_memorials.mp3

Many companies boast that their personal care and household products are "cruelty-free" and "not tested on animals," a label more and more consumers are seeking. Today's episode addresses the fac...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/C_5LXbcqZDQ/compassionate_bathroom.mp3

According to the World Health Organization, people who live in high-income countries and middle-income countries predominantly die of chronic "lifestyle" diseases or "diseases of civilization"(Al...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/-qY8XdwNISI/diseases.mp3

Today’s episode is part of our "Compassionate Series," which features favorite companies/organizations/products/experts in the context of the topic.) If you’re seeing this episode after the �...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/S8_n47F2sAQ/gift_guide.mp3

Whether you’re packing lunches for your children for school or your partner for work or for yourself to take to the office; whether you're a teenager packing your own lunch or a college student...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/EVvQJ3K65kQ/food_for_the_road.mp3

At Animal Pharm, an anomaly is born. Whether a piglet with the hands and feet of a human baby or a human baby with the head and tail of a piglet, Ziggy only wants to find what we all seek. It is ...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/kOabeKsBQNE/littleboypig.mp3

Cow's milk contains calcium because cows eat grass. Calcium is a mineral that comes from the ground, which means, like grass, all green leafy vegetables are teeming with this nutrient. Let's expl...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/qWPAoUJOj5Q/calcium.mp3

When we closely examine the traditions of such holidays as Thanksgiving and Halloween, we see that we can honor their deeper meanings while still honoring our ethics and our values. Much of what ...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/bapXraD11ZI/halloween.mp3

What if I had my own hens and ate her eggs? What if I had my own cow or goat and drank her milk? What about honey? Is it considered "vegan"? These are some of the questions people ask as they beg...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/LeGpUDvngoM/drawing_the_line.mp3

With a penchant for romanticizing their consumption of animals, many people declare that they "pray over meat" or "weep over the animals who sacrifice themselves for us - just like the Native Ame...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/uYtj-NjIPIM/native_americans.mp3

Though I love talking about all things vegetarian with like-minded friends, my favorite people to engage with are strangers, whether on land or in the air (on planes). The more time we invest in ...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/EKkf-Eo4Bvg/conversations_strangers.mp3

With his keen understanding of human behavior, Benjamin Franklin once remarked: "So convenient a thing it is to be a reasonable creature, since it enables one to find or make a reason for every t...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/rGqQLDAXldI/favors_for_animals.mp3

Calorie for calorie, dark green leafy vegetables are perhaps the most concentrated source of nutrition of any food. There are over one thousand species of plants with edible leaves, including Aru...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/BbH0Va6thNM/greens.mp3

Just as humans need the nutrients from plants to thrive and grow, so do the plants need the nutrients from the soil - such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, calcium, iron, and magnanese. In...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/8PdxHzgH0is/gardening.mp3

In today's episode, I read an excerpt from a very special book called The World Peace Diet, written by Will Tuttle. Will is one of these amazing people who uses his compassion and wisdom in order...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/BujPmwy_lZ0/worldpeacediet2.mp3

In Part I of this topic, I talked about the importance of perceiving non-vegetarians as "blocked vegetarians" to help us cope in "mixed relationships." And of course the relationships to which I�...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/PueVdbwOBV0/meateaters_2.mp3

Though I lament the fact that so many people look for easy solutions to their health problems and think that the answer lies in a pharmaceuticals, I also worry that people look to vitamin and min...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/Be1UOBPeIO0/supplements.mp3

Best known for his novels, such as The Picture of Dorian Gray; his plays, such as "The Importance of Being Earnest," "An Ideal Husband," and "Salome"; his poetry, such as "The Ballad of Reading G...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/DzOyCgAyT0U/happyprince.mp3

In celebration of the two-year anniversary of our podcast, I feature the letters of listeners who have been informed and inspired by "Food for Thought." The stories are as diverse as the listener...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/mROkpvTObKQ/lovefest.mp3

My main criteria for my "favorite foods" are things that I consume practically every day and love to prepare, and though my list may seem pedestrian, one thing I've discovered in the many years I...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/Sqb06Cd1VEI/five_favorites_II.mp3

"Can you eat this?" "Are you allowed to eat that?" Can you eat bread?" These are some of the common questions non-vegetarians ask vegans, and here's the short answer: We can eat whatever we want....

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/BBcCynY_Xys/definition.mp3

Today's story demonstrates the lengths to which people will go to protect the ones they love. In her stories and plays, Susan Glaspell (1876-1948), bestselling novelist and Pulitzer-prize winning...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/Io6GW9-AakY/dog_anarchist.mp3

Vegetarians learn pretty quickly that when they "come out" - when they declare their vegetarianism publicly - they become the recipient of some statements or questions that are, let’s say, not ...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/4dotUC1N3X8/are_you_serious.mp3

Though in many ways we admire so much about chickens (the maternal instinct of mother hens, the irresistible "cuteness" of baby chicks, the iridescent plumage of rooters), unfortunately our admir...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/nz-NLW_11JM/chickens.mp3

Joanna Lucas is a gifted and beautiful writer who devotes much of her time and talent to the Peaceful Prairie Sanctuary in Colorado (www.peacefulprairie.org). Joanna knows all the animals at the ...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/XlUj63OPryo/narrative_marcie.mp3

Lest I offend the good people of Florida and Montana, I humbly offer my sincerest apology. Except for that one mean lady at the bed and breakfast (whose name shall remain anonymous), we enjoyed m...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/k1zS8vh2qKM/apology.mp3

Everything we know about the Greek philosopher Pythagoras (ca. 580 B.C.- ca. 490 B.C. - he died when he was 90 years old!) comes from those who lived many years after him, and fortunately, his ph...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/qlpjWedHunk/pythagoras.mp3

You wouldn't believe how much there is to say about beans. Take a listen to see what all the fuss is about! Learn how easy it is to make beans "from scratch," get permission to eat canned beans, ...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/UXm94HJgGpM/beans.mp3

The practice of branding animals and humans has a long history, dating back 4,000 years to the Egyptians. The Greeks, Romans, and Anglo-Saxons carried on the tradition, it was a regular form of p...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/6_ock3Dbhwc/branding.mp3

In her broken, mutilated body, shooting for normalcy as though it were within her reach, seeking to be involved in absolutely everything, every meal, every exchange of affection, every single con...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/_rUUqwfMiZ4/passionate_life.mp3

Most people don't know that our contemporary customs at Thanksgiving, namely the serving of turkeys, were shaped and popularized by a magazine editor, Sarah Josepha Hale, in the mid-1800s. Whatev...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/crRhrB8UaQc/thanksgiving.mp3

A culture’s language reflects the values of that society, and our shared use of that language reflects our agreement with those values. Today I want to examine how our use of common idioms and ...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/5pAigf2R7Rs/idioms.mp3

Join me today as I share some of my adventures on the road, in the sky, and in a far-off place called Florida. We learn why eating a whole foods plant-based diet works not only at home but also "...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/cX49MhNGNww/travel.mp3

I believe we come into this world fully compassionate, and the best gift we can give to children is to honor the empathy they have for animals by letting their natural compassion guide their beha...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/Ow8FZftdT6k/vegan_children.mp3

Several years ago, I happened upon an amazing book called Poetry’s Plea for Animals: An Anthology of Justice and Mercy for our Kindred in Fur and Feathers. It’s a collection of poems about an...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/g4mgeWQagW4/poetry.mp3

I'm thrilled to report that another voice has just pierced the "sustainable/humane meat" illusion - and what a voice! B.R. Myers, a book critic for the Atlantic Monthly magazine, has written a fi...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/60UzjqhjPoU/pollan.mp3

Many a vegetarian has been on the receiving end of jokes, jibes, digs, insensitive quips, and cruel comments, and though it can be hard not to take it personally, the truth is all of these insens...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/0KNs_BHAEgI/meateaters.mp3

This episode debunks the claim that a "vegan diet is more expensive than a non-vegetarian diet" by looking at a cost comparison of the equivalent amount of animal versus plant protein, by looking...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/TjIvIKR_rqA/cheap_food.mp3

Now that I'm vegan, what do I do with my leather couch, my leather shoes, and my wool sweaters? What should I do with the meat and other animal-based products in my kitchen? How do I know about a...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/M-tPX0IM914/new_vegan.mp3

Despite our desperate attempt to remove ourselves from our non-human brethren, we are animals, and we have a lot more animal instincts than we like to admit. Every woman will tell you that her dr...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/motherhood-maternal-instincts/

When confronted by the ethical considerations of leather, many people exclaim that it is a mere by-product of the meat industry and is thus absolved of culpability. The truth is quite different. ...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/1q1DG_oplB4/leather.mp3

In today's episode we talk all about this delicious, nutritious food: its history, its versatility, and how it's made. Undergoing a process that resembles the production of dairy-based cheese, to...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/a5NrYHGWJXY/all_about_tofu.mp3

Learning about the atrocities committed against non-human animals is very painful and can leave us full of sorrow and hopelessness. In today’s episode, I’d like to address how to cope with th...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/ekJog0RU7eM/advocacy_stress.mp3

In this episode, I talk about what it's like to be a vegetarian at a non-vegetarian BBQ, tell you a little story about when I was on the Food Network, and share some specific ideas about what to ...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/gix_9i-nAZ8/bbq.mp3

Today I want to talk about this amazing animal that endures a number of abuses by humans and yet isn’t really talked about a lot - even by animal advocates. Today I want to talk about and honor...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/WbYul33y0gc/goats.mp3

Our consumption of fish has many consequences - not only for the fish we eat but also for other fish/crustaceans, for cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises), for marine mammals, for birds, a...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/K_iinvFoyrU/bycatch.mp3

Perhaps the most offensive thing you can say about people - if you really want it to sting - is that they're "like animals." We use, abuse, exploit, denigrate animals and relegate them to the low...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/wCyqwihB19E/like_animals.mp3

A much-anticipated episode, today's topic is dedicated to all the teen vegetarians out there, though its subject matter is relevant for parents as well. Many teenagers don't have the support of t...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/3UFPXC7We-I/teen_vegetarians.mp3

Today's episode is dedicated to pigs - how wonderful they are, how we misrepresent them in our society, and what affect that has on our treatment of them. Pigs are exploited and used by humans in...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/CSH3weEEsfo/pigs.mp3

Study after study concludes that people just aren't eating their vegetables. They're eating plenty of meat, dairy, and eggs, but they're not eating their vegetables. In today's episode, I offer a...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/snIBKsQDYd4/eat_your_vegetables.mp3

Vegetarians and vegans often find themselves having to defend not only their own eating habits but vegetarianism and veganism as a whole - both philosophically and nutritionally. When it comes to...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/KXwgAKN8FwE/turning_the_tables.mp3

Feeding our dogs and cats the diet that is healthiest for them is something many people are concerned with. An ethical consideration arises when we become vegan or vegetarian and start to questio...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/CmhNS4p63sI/cats_dogs.mp3

Anyone who has ever acted or spoken on behalf of animals has learned that criticism will often follow. Sometimes, it's in the form of a provocation such as: "Why aren’t you helping people inste...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/HrY3He4-e50/response_children_vs_animals.mp3

If you have ever said or thought that you could "never give up cheese," this episode is for you. In it, I explore our irrational attachment to this stuff and suggest that it is a combination of f...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/yktfGUneadw/life_after_cheese.mp3

A handful of individuals have been incredibly successful at demonizing a bean - a bean! Our obsession with single nutrients, our reliance on media sound bites for our health advice, our misunders...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/OZqKy8Dpm3o/soy_not_evil.mp3

The process of becoming de-sensitized to animal suffering happens at a very early age. Though our innate compassion is unfettered and unconditional when we're young, we receive messages that indi...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/g_82O2Oij_E/becoming_resensitized.mp3

The root of the word mutilate means "to cut up, to cut off," and that’s what we do systematically to billions of animals — because we can. Join host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau as she explores y...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/ulMRwQQsueM/mutilation.mp3

Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the U.S. and worldwide. The groups that are most susceptible are women who menstruate, pregnant and lactating women, teenagers, and child...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/XKb61HyCKwY/iron.mp3

I'm always struck by the notion that to be vegan is to take a position, the implication being that to eat meat is to be neutral. Mainstream media outlets tend to be reluctant to appear to bias to...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/aQuU3wyXLaY/minding_the_gatekeepers.mp3

Between the learning and the doing, there is the being and the processing of all this new information. As aspiring animal advocates, we need to know where we are before we can get to where we're ...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/S3Ssgn3TdI4/taking_it_all_in.mp3

I can tell you honestly that these nutritional powerhouses were not always on my list of favorite foods. Luckily, our palates change, and when we begin to eat healthier foods, we stop craving fat...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/five-favorite-foods-mp3

I've always been perplexed by the claim that animal advocates are anti-human. It seems really odd to me because though we're reminded every day that humans steal, lie, cheat, kill, rape, and hurt...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/heifer-mp3

Granted, this may not be the sexiest topic in the world, but understanding our basic requirements for optimum health is important. Despite what many people believe, vitamin B12 is not animal-deri...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/b12-mp3

I’ve heard some people say that they’re not vegan because they don't want to make their non-vegan friends and family uncomfortable, they don’t want to appear difficult, they don't want to a...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/speaking-your-truth-mp3

I highly encourage vegans, vegetarians, and non-vegans to engage in respectful dialogue about the issues that are not often in the public discourse. As vegans and vegetarians, we need to create a...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/common-responses-mp3

If you've never met them, turkeys are magnificent animals, full of spunk and spark and affection. I've introduced many people to the critters at farmed animal sanctuaries, and the animals with wh...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/turkeys-mp3

After hearing our earlier podcast episodes on chicken's eggs, many of you have written to tell me you have eliminated them from your diet. On behalf of the 290 million hens being kept (and eventu...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/replacing-eggs-mp3

Even if you're not planning on transitioning to a vegan diet, I think you'll find this episode very helpful. Packed with helpful tips and shortcuts, this episode addresses the pragmatics of eatin...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/transitioning-mp3

I've heard every excuse in the book for eating animals, but I've yet to hear a convincing reason. The consumption of meat, dairy, and eggs is so ritualized, rationalized, disguised, and romantici...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/excuseitarians-mp3

I have yet to meet a non-vegan who didn't care about the treatment of animals raised and killed for human consumption, and I have yet to meet a non-vegetarian who didn't declare that they're eati...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/humane-meat-dairy-eggs-mp3

Some people are afraid that their social lives will suffer when they eliminate meat and dairy from their diet, since social occasions and food tend to go hand in hand. For anyone who has ever t...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/social-situations-mp3

The words we use to refer to the animals we eat reveals a lot about how we feel about eating once-living creatures. If we can't comfortably call it what it is, then maybe we have a problem eating...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/language-meat-mp3

Despite the popular depiction of non-dairy milks being "alternatives" to cow's milk, it's really the other way around when you consider the fact that the milk from nuts and soybeans has been used...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/favorite-foods-nondairy-milks-mp3

The practice of eating animals is a culturally ingrained habit. If you're in the U.S., you might dine on pigs, cattle, and chickens; if you're in Mexico, you might feast on goats; if you're in pa...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/eating-animals-mp3

Some people mistakenly think being vegan is about trying to attain perfection, so they resist any considerations of this lifestyle lest they have to "give something up." Being vegan is about livi...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/myth-perfect-vegan-mp3

This is a common comment that seems fair enough on the surface, but what if we dug a little deeper? —————— JOIN OUR AWESOME COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT THIS PODCAST THROUGH PATREON OR ...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/MeOJi9xan2k/personal_preference.mp3

Despite the stereotype that characterizes vegans as "angry," I call myself a "joyful vegan" and find that most everyone I know who lives this way also radiates with a joy and peace that comes wit...

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/VegetarianFoodForThought/~3/RFxEqeLgGXY/joyful_vegan.mp3

Join me as I address some of the tenuous arguments against vegetarianism. The arguments that try to catch vegans in some kind of state of hypocrisy are particular favorites of mine, such as accus...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/response-insects-killed-mp3

It seems that most of our excuses for eating animals have more to do with how we want to perceive ourselves and less to do with what is actually true. Explore this idea with me as we look at a co...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/dessert-island-mp3

Cow's milk is indeed a natural food — for calves, just as human milk is made for humans, rat's milk is made for rats, and dog's milk is made for dogs. Calves stop drinking cow's milk when the...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/milk-natural-mp3

Let's examine the physiological differences between carnivores and herbivores and see who humans resemble most. Check out Part I if you haven't already. —————— JOIN OUR AWESOME CO...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/humans-meat-part-2-mp3

If you've ever heard this or said it yourself - even once - you might want to listen to this episode. And then follow up with Part II. —————— JOIN OUR AWESOME COMMUNITY AND SUPPOR...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/humans-meat-part-1-mp3

Perhaps the biggest, most persistent myth is that the nutrients we need are animal-based. We're told we should get calcium from cow's milk, omega-3 fatty acids from salmon, and protein from meat...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/nutrients-plant-based/

Join me as we journey to two different egg-laying facilities who label their eggs "organic, free-range, and cage-free" and discover that, though the hens may not be in "battery cages," everything...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/narrative-free-range-mp3

Marketing language is a powerful thing, and we're all being duped. Let's take a look at the mystique and myths around free-range eggs. —————— JOIN OUR COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT THIS P...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/free-range-eggs-mp3

However much we want to believe it, hens don’t produce eggs because they figured out they were good binding ingredients for baked goods. Products of a chicken's reproductive cycle, eggs are sim...

https://compassionatecooks.libsyn.com/colleen-from-compassionate-cooks-com-vegetarian-food-for-thought-podcast

Because this prevailing myth continues to cause even the most independently minded person to ask where vegetarians and vegans get their protein, our first episode is dedicated to debunking this m...

https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/the-protein-myth-and-vegetarianism-veganism/