Food for Thought with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Italian Cuisine (Part 2): Forests, Farms, and Funghi of Central Italy

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:15:00 GMT

Our culinary tour of Italy continues as we head into Central Italy, a region defined by rolling hills, ancient forests, and a deep agricultural heritage. Comprising Tuscany, Umbria, Lazio, Abruzzo, and Le Marche, this area moves away from the tomato-heavy south toward a rustic palette of beans, grains, and earthy foraged treasures.

What This Episode Covers:

* We explore the temperate climate and topography of regions like Tuscany and Umbria that allow for specialty crops like farro, saffron, and Lacinato kale.

* I explain the true origins of “cacciatore” (hunter-style) cooking and how foraged forest mushrooms and wild herbs define the authentic dish.

* We discuss the fascinating history of saffron in Abruzzo and why it remains one of the most prized spices in the world.

* This episode highlights the significant influence of Roman Jewish cuisine.

* I break down the specific pasta shapes of the region.

* We look at the differences in Italian bread traditions, from the saltless loaves of Tuscany to the “little horn” cornetti of the central breakfast bar.

* I share tips for finding high-quality black truffles and truffle oils while avoiding synthetic flavorings.

* We wrap up with a look at the “bean eaters” of Tuscany and the hearty, grain-based soups that define the central Italian table.

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Episodes in this series:

* Italian Cuisine (Part 1): Pizza, Pasta, and Produce of Southern Italy

* Italian Cuisine (Part 2): Central Italy — Forests, Farms, and Funghi

* Italian Cuisine (Part 3): Beans, Biscotti, Bread… and Olive Oil of Tuscany

* Italian Cuisine (Part 4): Polenta, Focaccia, and Tiramisu of Northern Italy

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Italian Cuisine (Part 1): Pizza, Pasta, and Produce of Southern Italy

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

When many Americans think of Italian food, they immediately picture heavy, meat-laden dishes like chicken parmigiana, spaghetti and meatballs, and rich cheese sauces. But the reality of traditional Italian cuisine—especially in the South—is entirely different!

In this episode, we dive deep into the culinary heartbeat of Southern Italy and explore how its sun-drenched climate, rich volcanic soil, and fascinating history naturally created a heavily plant-based food culture.

We explore the brilliant tradition of cucina povera (peasant food), the history of Italian-American adaptations, and the diverse, flavorful dishes of regions like Campania, Calabria, and the island of Sicily. If you’ve ever wondered how to eat joyfully and sustainably in Italy, this episode proves that eating plant-based isn’t a modern modification—it’s a return to the country’s most authentic, mouthwatering roots.

In this episode we cover:

* How Southern Italian immigrants adapted traditional, plant-heavy recipes with newfound access to meat in the U.S.

* Why the South naturally features fresh produce, olive oil, and dried egg-free semolina pasta, compared to the butter and egg-rich North

* The cucina povera (peasant food) philosophy of using accessible, local ingredients to create deeply flavorful, zero-waste meals

* The evolution of pizza in Naples, and why the original, most traditional pies—like the Pizza Marinara or Rome’s Pizza Bianca—are naturally cheese-free

* How Greek, Arab, and Spanish conquests shaped the southern palate by bringing durum wheat, citrus, spices, and the tomato to the region

* The unique, sweet-and-savory profile of Sicilian cuisine, featuring traditional staples like caponata, arancini, granita, and cannoli

* A quick look at regional wines and liqueurs, including Limoncello, Nero d’Avola, and Marsala.

🎧 Listen to the full episode of Food for Thought, celebrating 20 years of practical inspiration for living compassionately, sustainably, and healthfully.

Episodes in this series:

* Italian Cuisine (Part 1): Pizza, Pasta, and Produce of Southern Italy

* Italian Cuisine (Part 2): Central Italy — Forests, Farms, and Funghi

* Italian Cuisine (Part 3): Beans, Biscotti, Bread…and Olive Oil of Tuscany

* Italian Cuisine (Part 4): Polenta, Focaccia, and Tiramisu of Northern Italy

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How to Create a Pollinator Sanctuary in Your Own Backyard

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Pollinators are in serious decline—from monarch butterflies to native bees—and the consequences are profound, and in today’s episode, we talk about how you can help—starting right where you are. Specifically, how to create a pollinator sanctuary in your own backyard. Unlike so many global challenges, this is something we can actually impact—right in our own yards, balconies, and communities.

In this episode, we talk about:

* why pollinators are essential to our food system and ecosystems

* the difference between native, non-native, and invasive plants

* why some plants support entire ecosystems—and others don’t

* how to think about your yard as habitat, not decoration

* where to start when it all feels overwhelming

* how to make changes gradually (without ripping everything out at once)

* the role of keystone or “powerhouse” plants

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Should You Get a DEXA Scan?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:30:09 GMT

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In today’s episode, we take a closer look at DEXA scans — what they measure, what the numbers actually mean, and whether getting one is worth it.

These scans are becoming more common in fitness and wellness settings, providing insight into body fat, muscle mass, visceral fat, bone density, and even something called “biological age.” But how should we interpret those numbers? What can they tell us about our health — and what can’t they tell us?

Using my own recent scan as a starting point, we explore how body composition data can serve as a baseline for understanding our bodies, tracking changes over time, and making more informed decisions about strength training, fat loss, and bone health.

In this episode, we talk about:

* The difference between total-body composition scans and clinical DEXA scans used to diagnose osteopenia or osteoporosis

* What body fat percentage actually measures — and why it’s different from BMI

* The concept of body recomposition: reducing body fat while maintaining or gaining muscle

* Why visceral fat matters for metabolic and cardiovascular health

* What biological age means — and why it should be interpreted cautiously

* How to understand T-scores in bone density reports

* Why the hip and spine are the gold-standard sites for diagnostic bone density scans

And we close by talking about what really matters most: what we do with the information once we have it — including how strength training, nutrition, and lifestyle choices influence fat, muscle, and bone as we age.

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Bone Health at Every Age (Part 1: Nutrition & Hormones)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:59:00 GMT

In today’s episode, we talk about why bone density begins to decline and what actually builds strong, resilient bones — at every age and every stage of life, including perimenopause and postmenopause.

Now, before you think, “Well, that’s not me — I’m in my 20s… my 30s… my 40s,” please give this episode a listen, because the strength of your bones at 60 is determined by what you do at 25.

This is Part 1, focused on nutrition and hormones — and it lays the groundwork for what comes next: Part 2, where we’ll talk about mechanical stress, weight-bearing exercise, resistance training, balance work — and why movement is non-negotiable for long-term bone health.

In this episode, we explore:

* When we reach peak bone mass and why that matters

* Why bone loss accelerates earlier than many women expect

* What perimenopause is (and why it matters for bone remodeling)

* How bone remodeling works — and the roles of osteoclasts and osteoblasts

* Why estrogen is central to bone density in women

* How to know where you stand: DEXA scans, blood work, and risk factors

* Why “normal” blood calcium doesn’t tell you what you think it tells you

* The nutrition foundation for strong bones

* What can work against bone health over time (and what to watch for)

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History’s Romantic Foods from Chocolate to Pomegrantes

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:32:19 GMT

In today’s episode, we look at why Valentine’s Day—long before chocolates and cards—was rooted in the natural world and inspired by birds! And we explore how food, desire, and romance became intertwined with love, pleasure, and compassion.

It’s a fun, playful, and historical episode, grounded in the senses, and—of course—rooted in compassion.

Happy Valentine’s Day… or happy any day you choose to celebrate love. 💗

(And enjoy the romantic story I share in the beginning!)

In this episode, we explore:

* What birds have to do with Valentine’s Day

* What aphrodisiac foods really are

* The difference between foods that support desire and those that undermine it

* Why plant foods have been associated with sensuality, pleasure, and vitality across cultures

* The role of color, texture, heat, aroma, and sound in creating a romantic experience

* How to create about romantic menus that excite rather than overwhelm (or offend)

* How compassion—for ourselves, for others, and for animals—fits squarely into the story of love

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The Language of Menopause

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Before we talk about symptoms, hormones, or interventions we have to examine the words we use to describe women, aging, and the most natural biological transitions of our lives. Because language doesn’t just reflect our attitudes—it actively shapes how we experience our bodies, our worth, and our place in the world.

Drawing from personal experience, cultural history, etymology, and media portrayals, I explore why menopause and women’s aging have been shrouded in silence, stigma, and shame—and how deeply sexist assumptions are embedded in the very words we use.

In this episode, we explore:

* Why women “age out” of relevance while men “age into” status

* The origins of words like spinster, crone, hag, hysterical, and old maid—and what they reveal about cultural bias

* How euphemisms around menstruation and menopause reinforce secrecy and shame

* Why even the word menopause frames it as a loss rather than a transition

* The surprising animal origins of words (“animalogies”) like estrus, estrogen, and crone

* How media has (rarely) addressed menopause

* Why reclaiming language is a powerful act of self-respect, agency, and healing

This conversation is for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause—and for anyone who loves, lives with, or wants to better support them.

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The Vegan Purity Trap: How Some Vegans Lose the Plot

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

What does it actually mean to be vegan? For most people, the answer is simple—until it isn’t.

This week on Food for Thought (celebrating 20 years!), I explore what happens after someone stops eating animal products…when the (seemingly) neat definition starts running into the messy reality of the world we live in.

Most of us don’t actually live by strict definitions, but when real-life scenarios arise that defy simple answers, conflict and confusion can follow, leading to questions like:

What about plant-based foods made on shared equipment?

What about burgers cooked on the same grill as meat?

What about taking life-saving medications that may have been tested on animals

What about sugar filtered with bone char?

And then there’s the bigger question underneath all of it: Who gets to decide what “counts” as vegan? After all, this isn’t the Boy Scouts, where you take a pledge, earn merit badges, and defer to a Scoutmaster. Why does it feel like that to some people?

In this episode, I talk about how an intention rooted in compassion and wellness can unintentionally morph into something else entirely—a purity test. One that confuses the public, exhausts vegans, and sometimes pushes people away from even making kinder, healthier choices in the first place.

I also revisit the origins of the word vegan and why it was never meant to function like religious dietary law, a moral checklist, or a tool for policing one another.

In this episode, we look at:

* Why “becoming vegan” isn’t about dogma or doctrine

* How perfectionism undermines progress

* Why some grey areas are personal lines—not universal rules

* And why focusing on purity distracts us from the real problem: the billions of animals brought into this world only to be killed

If you’ve ever struggled with grey areas as a vegan, this episode is for you. And if you’re not vegan but have been turned off by what looks like rigidity or contradiction, this conversation is for you too.

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And remember: Don’t do nothing because you can’t do everything. Do something. Anything.

For the animals,—Colleen

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Dry January and Cold Plunges: The Ancient Practice of Doing Hard Things

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:21:29 GMT

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Welcome to 2026—and to the 20th anniversary year of Food for Thought! I’m kicking off the new year with an episode about stretching our comfort zones through small, intentional practices that help us live with more clarity, resilience, and purpose.

In this episode, I explore:

* Why the idea of “doing hard things” isn’t new at all—and how it’s rooted in Stoic philosophy

* What thinkers like Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius actually meant by hardship (hint: it wasn’t suffering for suffering’s sake)

* How we can manifest this ancient practice in our modern lives

* Why trends like cold plunges miss the point if we focus only on promised (and alleged) health benefits

* How Dry January fits perfectly into this framework—not as a detox or moral stance, but as an experiment in awareness, habit, and choice

I also reflect on looking back at 2025—what I learned, what I practiced, what I shared with you—and why I still believe that setting intentions (whether for 24 hours or 365 days) is a powerful way to orient our lives.

If you’re feeling curious about:

* Doing something different this year

* Letting go of what’s familiar just long enough to learn from it

* Or giving yourself a gentle nudge instead of a total overhaul

…this episode is for you.

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Happy New Year—and thank you for being part of this journey with me.

For the animals,Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

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Forbidden Meat: Fasting and Abstinence During Advent (Rebroadcast)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 02:06:13 GMT

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In this episode of Food for Thought, I explore the long, often-forgotten history of abstaining from meat during Advent and other Christian fasting periods, and how that tradition actually aligns beautifully with a modern vegan lifestyle.

Drawing from my own Catholic upbringing, I look at how rites and rituals like Lent and Advent once emphasized simplicity, self-restraint, and giving up animal products, and how language, church rules, and holiday foods still carry traces of that history.

I also invite listeners—religious or not—to consider their own version of conscious “fasting,” and I touch on traditional Advent/Christmas foods like Stollen that grew out of these practices.

Here’s the video version of the introduction to the re-broadcast:

In this episode, you’ll learn:

* Historically, Christians spent more days not eating meat (and often other animal products) than eating it, especially around Lent and Advent.

* The idea that being vegan is “incompatible” with culture or religion is new; religious abstinence from animal products is centuries old.

* Words like “Carnival” (from carne levare – “remove meat”) and traditions like Meatfare/Cheesefare Sundays reflect this meatless history.

* Advent used to be a serious season of fasting and abstinence, not just a time of treats, shopping, and countdown calendars.

* Different Christian traditions (especially Eastern and Ethiopian Orthodox) still practice very strict, essentially vegan fasts for many days of the year.

* Over time, church rules relaxed, and meat-eating became normalized and constant, while fasting became optional or symbolic.

* You don’t have to be religious to embrace the spirit of fasting: you can choose to simplify your diet, give something up (like alcohol, sugar, eating out, or processed foods), and let the feast feel more meaningful at the end.

* Many beloved holiday foods—like Stollen, fruitcake, and other Advent breads and sweets—arose from these traditions of fasting, scarcity, and then feasting.

* Part 2 will dive into Christmas feasting and traditional foods tied to the 12 Days of Christmas and Twelfth Night.

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Celebrating Soy: The Science and Health Benefits of Tofu, Tempeh, and Edamame

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 16 Nov 2025 22:57:35 GMT

As part of our deeper series on protein, perimenopause, and hormone health, this episode kicks off a multi-part exploration of soy—one of the most misunderstood yet most powerful foods in our plant-based toolkit.

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There’s so much confusion around soy—does it act like estrogen? Does it affect hormones? And what about breast cancer?

In this first episode of a multi-part series on soy, we walk through

* what phytoestrogens really are (and aren’t)

* how isoflavones behave in the body

* why soy foods are considered such a nutritional powerhouse

We explore:

* what soy actually is

* why it’s so misunderstood in the West

* the environmental realities behind global soy production

* the unique benefits of tofu, tempeh, and edamame

* estrogen-receptor–positive cancer and what the research really shows about it and its relationship to soy

All of this lays the groundwork for understanding soy’s real role in our health—far beyond the myths and misinformation—and prepares us for Parts 2 and 3, where we’ll explore soy’s impact on menopause symptoms, hormone health, and how to incorporate these nourishing foods into your daily life with confidence and joy.*

High-Protein Recipes Featuring Tofu, Tempeh, and Edamame

If you’re enjoying this series and want practical, delicious ways to bring more soy foods into your life, don’t miss my new recipe e-book, High-Protein Recipes Featuring Tofu, Tempeh, and Edamame. It features 12 savory, protein-rich recipes—spreads, soups, salads, sandwiches, and mains—all with 10-20 grams of protein per realistic serving. Each recipe includes a beautiful photo and full nutrition information to make meal planning easy and satisfying.

Related Episodes

* Protein-Packed Plant Foods (Ranked from Highest to Lowest)

* Are You Eating Enough Protein? (Part One)

* Are You Eating Enough Protein? (Part Two)

* Omega-3s: Skip the Fish, Boost Your Brain, but Make Sure You’re Getting Enough

* Your Daily Supplement Guide: The Non-Negotiables and the Helpful Boosts

* Building Strength and Muscle: Protein Intake, Protein Timing, and Lifting Heavy Sh*t

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👉 Citations for some of the research and studies I mention in the episode.

* Among women already diagnosed with breast cancer, higher soy food intake is not associated with higher recurrence or mortality. In fact, many studies show a lower risk of recurrence and death among women who eat more soy. JAMA Network

* A 2023 systematic review and meta-analysis found that soy isoflavones were associated with about a 26% lower risk of recurrence overall, with the strongest benefit in postmenopausal and estrogen-receptor–positive survivors. The greatest risk reduction showed up around 60 mg of isoflavones per day—roughly what you’d get from 2–3 servings of traditional soy foods. PMC

* Some studies suggest that women with ER-positive cancers who are taking tamoxifen and also eating more soy actually do better—they have lower recurrence risk compared to tamoxifen users who eat very little soy. PMC

* Major organizations like the American Cancer Society and American Institute for Cancer Research now state that soy foods are safe for breast cancer survivors and may even help reduce recurrence risk, including for women with ER-positive disease. They do, however, draw a line between whole foods and high-dose supplements, because we have far less safety data on concentrated pills and powders. American Cancer Society

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Building Strength and Muscle: Protein Intake, Protein Timing, and Lifting Heavy Sh*t

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 22:17:50 GMT

In this episode, we return to protein—this time looking at how to use it strategically to build and maintain muscle, especially as we age (or level up, as I like to say).

If you haven’t yet listened to Are You Getting Enough Protein? Part One and Are You Getting Enough Protein? Part Two, I highly recommend doing so — they lay the foundation for this deeper dive into how protein works in the body, how much we actually need, and why amino acids from plants are identical to those from animals.

Today, we’re getting practical and personal by looking at:

* The many benefits (besides aesthetics) when we build muscle

* Why protein timing matters as much as protein amount

* How leucine — one of the branched-chain amino acids — acts as the “on switch” for muscle repair and growth

* Why lifting heavy (yes, heavy sh*t!) is essential for preserving strength, bone density, and metabolic health

* How creatine supports muscle building

* Shifting from weight loss to body recomposition

* Answers to your questions about collagen

You’ll learn how to overcome anabolic resistance (our body’s natural decline in muscle-building efficiency with age), why women in particular benefit from shorter post-workout protein windows, and how simple daily habits play into muscle repair and longevity.

If you’ve been wondering how to eat and train for strength, confidence, and longevity — while keeping it plant-based and joyful — this episode is for you.

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Related Episodes

* Protein-Packed Plant Foods (Ranked from Highest to Lowest)

* Are You Eating Enough Protein? (Part One)

* Are You Eating Enough Protein? (Part Two)

* Omega-3s: Skip the Fish, Boost Your Brain, but Make Sure You’re Getting Enough

* Your Daily Supplement Guide: The Non-Negotiables and the Helpful Boosts

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Omega 3s, Omega 6s, and The Truth About Seed Oils

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 15:19:47 GMT

In this episode of Food for Thought, we’re separating fact from fear when it comes to omega-3s, omega-6s, and seed oils. I share what I’ve learned from testing my own Omega-3 Index, what the results mean, and how I’m adjusting my diet and supplements for both heart and brain health.

We’ll talk about why omega-6s aren’t inherently bad, how to bring balance back through whole foods and direct EPA/DHA sources, and why testing (not guessing) is the key to optimizing your health.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re getting enough omega-3s—or if all those seed oil headlines have left you confused—this episode is for you.

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Related Episodes

* Omega-3s: Skip the Fish, Boost Your Brain, but Make Sure You’re Getting Enough

* Your Daily Supplement Guide: The Non-Negotiables and the Helpful Boosts

* Are You Eating Enough Protein? (Part One)

* Are You Eating Enough Protein? (Part Two)

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How Not to Be Cynical About the World—and Be Calmer, Happier, and More Hopeful

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 08:18:00 GMT

In this episode, I share why I’ve been off mainstream media (and feel calmer, clearer, and more engaged), how I stay informed on my terms, and what the Tao Te Ching and Stoicism taught me about hope that does the work.

We’ll look at the “doom loop,” why outrage isn’t engagement, and how to channel energy into real life—voting, volunteering, showing up for people you love—without pretending everything’s fine.

Along the way, I unpack a Tao passage that once infuriated me (“You can’t improve the world”) and how it ultimately freed me: the world is imperfect—and we make it better anyway.

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Time is Passing. How Do You Want to Spend It?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:30:18 GMT

You may not know this, but I’m a huge Lord of the Rings fan—both the novels and the film—and this episode springs from one of the most powerful lines in both the books and the movies. When the world feels heavy—politics, climate, cruelty—that sentence brings me back to what I can actually choose: my response to it all.

I also share some of my favorite thoughts from one of my favorite Stoic philosophers that align with that concept.

Time will pass anyway. How do we want to spend it? Listen in, and let’s decide—on purpose—what to do with the time that’s been given to us.

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Omega-3s: Skip the Fish, Boost Your Brain, but Make Sure You're Getting Enough

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:15:00 GMT

In this updated episode of Food for Thought—Omega-3s: Skip the Fish, Boost Your Brain (and Get Enough!)—we talk about these incredibly important fatty acids that are vital for brain, heart, mood, eye, and overall health.

You’ve probably heard recommendations to eat fish to get your omega-3 fats, but listen to understand exactly what these fats are—and why skipping the middle fish is beneficial.

What’s also essential is getting an amount of omega-3s that truly protects your brain, heart, and other organs. The best way to know if you’re getting enough is to test. I share my own story—testing my Omega-3 Index (and my husband’s), learning we were low, increasing our intake, and testing again. In the episode, I share the results with you and encourage you to test yourself!

In this episode, we cover:

* Why omega-rich plant foods (like flax seeds and walnuts) are great for many reasons but limited when it comes to converting ALA into EPA and DHA.

* How and why to skip the fish and get your omega-3s where the fish get them (i.e. algae).

* What the Omega-3 Index is—what it measures, how to test it (including at home), and why it’s not on standard panels. (Find tests online, or get 15% off of Complement’s tests. Use JOYFULVEGAN for your discount.

* How I increased my Omega-3 Index by over 60%—and my husband’s by 100%.

* …and so much more!

Tune in for the full story, and remember…

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Related Episodes

* Your Daily Supplement Guide: The Non-Negotiables and the Helpful Boosts

* Are You Eating Enough Protein? (Part One)

* Are You Eating Enough Protein? (Part Two)

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Your Daily Supplement Guide: The Non-Negotiables and the Helpful Boosts

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:05:00 GMT

Today’s episode is an update of one I produced a few years ago—so you have the most accurate, up-to-date, science-based information about how to eat as healthfully as possible and how to use supplements to complement an already healthy diet.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

* Why I prefer targeted essentials over one-size-fits-all multivitamins

* The non-negotiables I prioritize (and why), including B12, D3, DHA/EPA, Creatine, and more

* The helpful boosts to consider based on needs, life stage, and even what lab results show

* How life stages (perimenopause, postmenopause, aging, athletic training) change what “enough” looks like

* Practical tips for hitting calcium targets from food

* How to build simple supplement routines

* …and so much more

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Protein-Packed Plant Foods (Ranked from Highest to Lowest)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 16:03:32 GMT

We’re continuing the protein conversation I started in Are You Getting Enough Protein? (Part One and Part Two). In those episodes, I unpacked why amino acids from plant and animal sources are identical, why the RDA is just a minimum, and why being intentional about protein matters as we level up in age and fitness.

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In this episode,

* I explain why “lean protein” really means plants.

* I show why plant protein being “less concentrated” is actually a feature, not a bug.

* I share why the protein-to-calorie ratio is such a helpful measurement, especially if your goal is fat loss and muscle gain.

* I focus on plant foods that are both protein-rich and practical to eat (spoiler: I’m not eating 5 tablespoons of spirulina a day).

* I parse out the 4 categories of protein-rich plant foods:

* 🌟 Superstars: 15–20 g per 100 calories

* ⭐ Standouts: 10–14 g per 100 calories

* 💪 Solid Performers: 5–9 g per 100 calories

* 🌱 Sustainers: 3–5 g per 100 calories

* I provide product suggestions and practical ways to incorporate these foods into your everyday meals.

* …and so much more.

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“Climate Change” or “Climate Crisis"

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 18:04:46 GMT

Language doesn’t simply describe reality—it shapes how we see it, how we feel about it, and whether we act. The words we use around climate aren’t neutral: they can spark urgency, create fatigue, or open the door to hope.

Research shows that familiar terms like climate change and global warming elicit more urgency and willingness to act than newer, heavier terms like climate crisis or climate emergency.

In this episode of Food for Thought, I explore which words inspire, which ones backfire, and how choosing clearer, calmer language can move people toward solutions.

(A written version of this episode can be found at colleenpatrickgoudreau.com)

🎧 Listen in to learn how the words we choose can either keep people stuck in fear or move them toward meaningful action. You can also watch it as a YouTube video, as well!

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Are You Eating Enough Protein? (Part Two)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 11:00:00 GMT

If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, I encourage you to start there—we covered the basics of protein: what it is, how it functions in the body, why plant and animal amino acids are identical, and why the RDA is just the minimum.

In Part 2, I talk about what’s shifted for me now that I’m at Level 55 (a language reframe I now love for “aging”), and why I had to “level up” when it came to both strength training and protein intake. Here’s what I share:

* Why my perspective on protein has deepened—not because I’m vegan, but because I’m 55, post-menopausal, and also highly active

* The game-changing role of resistance training (and why lifting heavier is essential as we age)

* Why peri- and post-menopausal women—and older men—need more protein to counter muscle loss and support bone health

* Practical ways to hit daily targets

* The results I’ve experienced since increasing my protein and lifting heavier

🎧 Listen to the full episode for practical tips, high-protein plant food ideas, and why I’ve become such a cheerleader for protein.

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DISCLAIMER: This episode is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health, medical condition, or before making changes to your diet, exercise, or medication.

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Are You Eating Enough Protein? (Part One)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:00:00 GMT

For decades, U.S. dietary guidelines have linked “protein” with animal products. Even as the visuals evolved—from the “Basic Four” to the Food Pyramid to MyPlate—the message stuck: protein means meat.

But protein isn’t a food group at all. It’s a macronutrient made of amino acids—the building blocks your body uses to build muscle, repair tissue, produce enzymes and hormones, and support immune health. And here’s the thing: your body doesn’t care if those amino acids come from lentils or chicken. They’re identical at the molecular level.

So why does animal protein still get the reputation for being “better”? And what does the science actually say about how much protein we need—and from what sources?

In this episode, I talk about:

* How U.S. dietary guidelines shaped our view of protein — and why many still think “protein” means “meat”

* How protein functions in the body, what amino acids are, and why plant and animal amino acids are identical

* Why the RDA for protein is a minimum, not necessarily optimal, especially as we age or increase activity

* What top plant-based nutrition experts recommend for daily protein intake and how it compares to the RDA

* How protein needs change with age, activity level, and life stage

* Why I’ve doubled my own protein intake — and the results I’ve seen

Whether you’re in your 20s or your 80s, plant-based or not, active or just getting started, understanding protein is key to thriving long-term. And yes, you can do it 100% with plants.

🎧 Listen to the full episode for practical tips, expert recommendations, and how to know if you might benefit from more protein. You can also watch it as a video on YouTube!

DISCLAIMER: This episode is for informational purposes only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health, medical condition, or before making changes to your diet, exercise, or medication.

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How Religions Shaped the Foods We Eat

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 22:21:00 GMT

Religious traditions have played a significant role in shaping many familiar dishes. Over the centuries, abstaining from eating meat and other animal products for spiritual reasons led to creative, plant-based recipes that have since become cultural staples. I think this matters because it helps legitimize plant-based eating as something deeply rooted in cultural and historical tradition—not a fad or modern invention. It reminds us that meatless eating has long been a meaningful, creative, and essential part of human food culture, shaped by values, ethics, and necessity. And by centering these stories in our collective memory, we reclaim a rich legacy—and challenge the idea that animal products must, or always have, sat at the center of every meal.

Enjoy!

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Coping with the Loss of a Pet

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 16 May 2025 09:51:00 GMT

Losing an animal companion can be a profound and often overlooked grief. In this episode, I explore what it means to mourn a beloved pet, how to navigate the pain, and ways to honor the bond that never really ends — all through the lens of the life and loss of my cat Charlie.

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A Guiding Force in Challenging Times (Conversation with Our Hen House)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 07 May 2025 07:25:00 GMT

Enjoy my conversation with Mariann and Jasmin from Our Hen House.

In this heartfelt conversation, author Colleen Patrick-Goudreau joins Jasmin and Mariann to discuss her eighth book, A Year of Compassion: 52 Weeks of Living Zero Waste, Plant-Based and Cruelty Free, exploring how compassion can be a guiding force during challenging times and offering practical ways to manifest it in everyday life.

This episode explores:

How compassion is often misunderstood and how we can reclaim its true meaning in secular contexts
The psychological barriers that prevent people from aligning their actions with their compassionate values
Practical ways to make a difference, from rewilding our gardens to support native pollinators to embracing a zero-waste mindset
The importance of starting where you are rather than doing nothing because you can’t do everything
How Colleen’s personal journey, including her relationship with her mother, shaped her compassionate worldview

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Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Travel (Conversation with World Vegan Travel)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 05 May 2025 18:03:00 GMT

Enjoy my conversation with World Vegan Travel all about living compassionately and traveling sustainably. Travel just about seeing new places — it can be a way to show what you care about. On this episode, we talk about sustainable travel and vegan travel, and how making smart choices while on the road can help people, animals, and the planet. She encourages travelers to support responsible tourism, like choosing plant-based meals, avoiding activities that harm animals (like elephant rides), and staying in places that respect local people and nature.

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A Year of Compassion (Conversation with Main Street Vegan)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 03 May 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Enjoy this episode of my conversation with Victoria Moran on her podcast Main Street Vegan. In it, we explore how everyday choices — from the food we eat to the words we use — can reflect and deepen our commitment to compassion, sustainability, and justice. We discuss the power of habit, the myth of perfection, and how to stay hopeful and grounded while navigating a world in crisis. Whether you’re new to plant-based living or a longtime advocate, this conversation offers both practical insight and soulful encouragement.

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Tiny Shifts, Big Change (Conversation with Plant-Powered People)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 01 May 2025 09:14:00 GMT

Enjoy this conversation with Toni and Michelle from Plant-Powered People Podcast. Feeling overwhelmed trying to “do the right thing” in a complicated world? You're not alone—and you're not doing it wrong. In this episode, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau helps us move beyond guilt, perfectionism, and burnout by reconnecting with what matters most: compassion. Whether you’re struggling to stay consistent with your values, feeling discouraged by your impact, or unsure where to start—this conversation offers practical, heart-centered guidance for creating real change, one small step at a time.

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A Story of an Oak Tree: How to Be Resilient, Rooted, and Renewed

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:51:00 GMT

A story about a house, a hillside, and a centuries-old oak tree—and what it teaches us about healing, renewal, and the resilience of nature. In this episode, I explore what it means to be a participant in the restoration of the world around us and ourselves.

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A Year of Compassion

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 18:57:00 GMT

A Year of Compassion: 52 Weeks of Living Zero-Waste, Plant-Based, and Cruelty-Free is now available wherever you buy books! I compiled a list for you here of independent and large retailers + where you can find signed copies!

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Vegan Japanese Cuisine (Part Two)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:04:00 GMT

In Part Two of our exploration of Japanese cuisine (See Vegan in Japan: Part One), we’re diving deep into the specific foods, restaurants, and street food options that Joyful Vegans can enjoy when visiting Japan or Japanese restaurants anywhere in the world. While animal products—especially bonito flakes in broths—are common, Japan has a long history of plant-based eating, with many traditional dishes naturally free of animal products.

Plus, I reveal my new favorite Japanese food of all time—one that’s easy to make at home!

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Valentine’s Day: A Love Story Written by Birds

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 22:00:00 GMT

Love is for the Birds! In this episode, we explore the fascinating (and feathered) origins of Valentine’s Day. Long before Hallmark, medieval poets and BIRDS played a role in shaping this holiday of love.

From Chaucer’s Parliament of Fowls to the first handwritten valentines and the rise of mass-produced cards, discover how nature, animals, poetry, history, and tradition intertwined to create the celebration we know today.

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Hair Loss and Hormones

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 11:14:00 GMT

Do I have a nutrient deficiency? Am I eating the wrong foods? Did I experience a stressful life event? Am I experiencing hormonal changes? Are my genes responsible? Do supplements work? Are treatments effective? Do topical remedies work? These are some of the questions we answer in today's episode on hair loss, especially as it pertains to women. Over the course of the next 90 minutes, we'll debunk the myths, explore the causes and solutions, and what role nutrients, genetics, and hormones play. Colleen shares her own personal experience with hair loss, her favorite hair products, and practical, proven ways to support healthy hair growth. Whether you’re dealing with hair thinning or just want to learn more, this episode is for you, especially if you're a woman.

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10 (More) Ways to Live a Meaningful Life

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:44:00 GMT

In this 18TH YEAR OF THE PODCAST, Colleen shares ideas, tools, and practices we can implement to live joyful, meaningful, healthy, compassionate lives. Today is the best day to start, whether or not it's the beginning of the new year.

A follow-up to 50 Ways to Live a Meaningful Life episode.

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Good News for Animals (2024 Edition)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:54:00 GMT

WARNING: This podcast episode contains only good news, especially stories that relate to animals and nature. So, stop doom-scrolling and start celebrating 20 good news stories from 2024 — from across the world:

Australia
Zambia
United States
Ecuador
Brussels
United Kingdom
Denmark...

and more.

As we move into my 18th year of podcasting, thank you for your support and listenership.

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Why People Vote the Way They Do

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:31:00 GMT

In this episode, host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau dives into the complex but crucial task of understanding why people vote the way they do—and what that means for how we advocate for animals. In it, she

shares insights into the psychological differences between conservative and progressive mindsets
explores how these perspectives shape beliefs and actions
and discusses how we can use this understanding to refine our message for animals

She looks at ways to engage with people whose views and choices may challenge us, all while prioritizing our mental well-being and staying true to our values.

By understanding the stories people tell themselves and the fears and values that drive them, we can communicate more effectively, craft impactful campaigns, and create meaningful, lasting change for the animals and the causes we care about.

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Omega-3s: Skip the Fish, Boost Your Brain

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 09:07:00 GMT

In today's episode, host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau talks all about omega-3s—those essential fats we all need for heart, brain, and overall health. But here's the catch: instead of getting them through fish, which has ethical, environmental, and health concerns, we can go straight to the source: marine plants like algae. Omega-3s aren't included in a regular blood panel, so we'll dive into why it's important to get tested, what the optimal levels are, and why you don’t want to fall below them. Let’s get into it!

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Is it Vegan to Wear Second Hand Leather, Wool, or Silk?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:00:00 GMT

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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. — and a question a lot of people ask is "is it vegan to wear / buy second hand leather, wool, silk, etc. In both cases, the harm has been done, but there are a lot of arguments for and against wearing these items, including:

being vegan means not wearing any animal products at all, so you can't be vegan and do so.
even wearing second hand leather is giving tacit approval that it's okay to kill animals for their skin.
second hand leather is more environmentally friendly than new synthetic leather.

And so on. Enjoy!

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From Cholesterol to Vitamins: The Importance of Blood Work in Monitoring Health and Preventing Disease

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 19:27:00 GMT

In this episode, Colleen dives into the importance of getting regular blood work to monitor key biomarkers, prevent disease, and assess your overall health—whether you’re vegan or not. She discusses what the optimal numbers are for such biomarkers as LDL, HDL, total cholesterol, iron, B12, and more to get a clear picture of your wellness.

Learn why tracking these levels helps catch potential issues early, so you can make informed decisions about your diet and lifestyle to optimize your long-term health.

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Bread Through the Ages: Ancient, Essential, and Naturally Vegan

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Colleen dives into the rich history of bread, exploring its ancient origins, cultural significance, and how it's been a vital, naturally vegan staple across the globe. From the earliest flatbreads baked in ancient civilizations to the diverse leavened breads enjoyed today, we'll uncover why bread has always been more than just food—it's a symbol of sustenance, tradition, and community.

Join us as we celebrate the story of bread and its delicious, plant-based legacy!

Also, check out a related episode called Breaking Bread: Words from the Staff of Life, and join Colleen in her online cooking class, The Art of Focaccia: Making and Designing Edible Masterpieces.

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Building a Compassionate Future: A Conversation with Zoe Weil

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Zoe Weil is the co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education, a leading organization dedicated to creating a more just, compassionate, and sustainable world through education. As a pioneer in the field of humane education, Zoe has devoted her life to teaching and inspiring people of all ages to make ethical choices that benefit animals, the environment, and all forms of life. Her work empowers educators and individuals to incorporate humane values into their lives and communities, fostering a future where kindness, justice, and sustainability prevail.

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Shambles: The Animal Origins of the Word

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:56:00 GMT

Ever wondered where the word 'shambles' comes from and how it evolved to describe chaos? In today's Small Bite Sound Bite, host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau unravels the fascinating history of 'shambles'—from its medieval origins in butcher shops to its modern-day meaning as a state of disorder.

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Why Do Vegans Impose their Values on their Children?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 13:00:00 GMT

In today's Small Bite Sound Bite, host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau tackles the question: Is raising your children vegan an imposition of your values, or a thoughtful choice for their well-being? Join Colleen as she explores the implications of dietary choices on the next generation and the ethics of shaping their food beliefs.

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The Language of Meat

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Food for Thought, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau explores the nuances of language surrounding our food choices. She revisits the topic of "The Language of Meat" and unpacks how the words we use can disguise or reveal the true nature of what we consume. From the shift of "meat" from a general term for food to one that refers only to animal flesh, to the way language impacts our cultural norms and perceptions, we uncover the importance of choosing our words mindfully.

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Is it Ethical to Drink Cow's Milk if the Cows Aren't Killed?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:57:00 GMT

In today's Small Bite Sound Bite episode, host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau explores the ethical considerations of drinking cow's milk. While cows aren't killed for their milk, the dairy industry involves complex issues around animal welfare, environmental impact, and the life cycle of dairy cows. Join Colleen as she delves into whether consuming cow's milk truly aligns with compassionate and sustainable living.

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Hey Vegans: It's my Personal Choice to Eat Meat!

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:00:00 GMT

In today's Small Bite Sound Bite, host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau address the assertion that what people eat is a personal choice and that people don’t want to be told what to eat. They see their food choices as being their own personal choice, and they don’t want anyone (i.e. vegans) interfering with their right to choose what to eat or how to live.

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Animal Lookalikes

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 17:46:00 GMT

In this episode, host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau dives into the world of animal lookalikes to help clear up common confusions. She explores how to tell the difference between:

Crocodiles vs. Alligators
Ravens vs. Crows
Bees vs. Wasps
Rabbits vs. Hares
Turtles vs. Tortoises
Frogs vs. Toads
Llamas vs. Alpacas
Dolphins vs. Porpoises
Bison vs. Buffalo

...based on their habitats, appearances, vocalizations, and behaviors. Whether you're curious about wildlife or just want to impress your friends with your newfound knowledge, this episode will help you identify these often-mistaken animals with confidence. You will be a smarty pants by the end of the episode!

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Is Humane Meat Better?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Despite our best intentions to protect animals, ourselves, and the planet, is "humane meat" really the answer? Tune in to uncover the truth behind the label and discover more compassionate alternatives.

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When Perfection is the Enemy of the Good

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Just because we can't be perfect doesn't mean we should be indifferent. Imperfection is built into being vegan, because imperfection is built into being human. But just because we can't do everything doesn't mean we shouldn't do anything.

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Eggs: Cage-Free, Free-Range, and Pasture-Raised

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 08:05:00 GMT

Curious about what's really behind that carton of eggs? In our latest podcast episode, we dive deep into the hidden truths of the egg industry, unravel the myths around "free-range" eggs, and explore the reality of their living conditions. Plus, we'll tackle the ethical considerations of keeping hens as pets and eating their eggs.

Join us as we shed light on these important issues and offer healthier, more compassionate alternatives to egg consumption. Tune in to learn how you can make informed choices that align with your values and improve your health.

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Stop Reading the News: Take a 30-Day Media Diet

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 08:00:00 GMT

FALSEHOOD: Reading the news makes you engaged. TRUTH: Reading the news makes you enraged.

If you feel anxiety reading the news, stop reading the news. True engagement is being proactive not reactive, being curious, being thoughtful, being discerning, being contemplative.

Listen to this episode to become truly engaged — not enraged — and take a break for 30 days. I bet you’ll feel better and even more informed.

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Everything You Need to Know about Traveling to Africa: Planning and Preparation

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 18:20:00 GMT

Why I recommend Rwanda as the first African country to visit if you've never been to this continent. Why South Africa is not one of my favorite places. Why Botswana is the place to go for ethical safaris. What you need to know about food, transportation, visas, vaccines, safety, and weather.

All of this and more in today's episode.

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A Guide to Wine: Sustainable, Organic, Natural, Biodynamic, and Vegan (Rebroadcast)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:43:00 GMT

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 any agricultural product? This and A LOT MORE on today's episode of Food for Thought.

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I Am Not Evil. I Just Disagree: Divisiveness, Tribalism, and a Call for Compassion

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 09 Jun 2024 15:11:00 GMT

We are living in a time when group loyalty, ideology, and identity politics are valued more than kindness, reason, critical thinking, and tolerance for another point of view. And it scares the bejesus out of me.

Today's episode is (yet another) call for compassion.

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The Fishy History of Ketchup

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 24 May 2024 15:25:00 GMT

Today we dive into the surprising history of one of America's favorite condiments and discover the animals hidden in the word ketchup, as well as in the original recipe. I promise not to ruin your taste for this tasty staple, but you may never hear the word ketchup again without thinking of its origins.

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Stop Bugging Me: Animal Words Buzzing Around

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 10 May 2024 21:00:00 GMT

You pestered your friends and bugged your family until they finally listened to Food for Thought. You nagged your partner to join you on an all-inclusive vegan trip with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, badgering them to the point of harrassment. After incessant hounding didn't work, you lured them in with the ultimate bait: the best plant-based food on the planet!

In those few sentences, there are no less than EIGHT (8) animal-related words; i.e. animalogies. Can you spot them all? Listen to today's episode for a full account, and let us know your thoughts!

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Beef is Bull

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 28 Apr 2024 05:51:00 GMT

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 climate change, I knew I had to bump this topic up to the top of the queue.

Join the conversation in my LIVESTREAM on Monday, April 29th, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. PT! All Patreon supporters welcome at every level. Details and special link for joining here.

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Vegan Japanese Cuisine (Part One)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 20:29:00 GMT

While Buddhism-inspired vegetarianism has been part of the Japanese culture since around the 6th and 7th centuries, "veganism" as a concept is very new. In this first episode, I provide a frame through which to understand the challenges and the threads of eating plant-based in Japan, including

the influence of Buddhism and other factors that resulted in a mostly plant-based culture for most of its history
how the move toward modernizing Japan — as of 1868 — contributed to the increase in meat consumption
the regional aspect of Japanese cuisine
the "foodie" aspect of Japanese cuisine, which can also lead to food rituals and ceremonies, as well as fodder for satire

I also provide a number of suggestions for what to look for generally if you are traveling in Japan as a joyful vegan, including

which items typically have animal products
what and how to ask for vegan options
where to find the best options as a vegan

Enjoy!

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Pretzels Were Made for Vegans: The History of the Holy Knot

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:24:00 GMT

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 indulging in them. Take a listen to the Medieval origins of this food, how it saved a city, and why it's associated with Easter.

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Herbs and Spices: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know But Didn't Know to Ask

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:00:00 GMT

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 one spice for another? When do you use fresh vs. dried. These are just SOME of the questions host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau tackles in today's episode.

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Meaningful Life: Morning Routines

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 11:13:00 GMT

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!

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Aphrodisiac Foods and Love Potions (Valentine's Day Special)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:22:00 GMT

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 this episode, I cover them all — for Valentine's Day or any romantic occasion.

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Zero Waste Living: Triumphs and Failures

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 11:11:00 GMT

Aspiring to live sustainably has its challenges as well as its triumphs.

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Ethical Tourism: Avoiding Animal Cruelty When Traveling (Rebroadcast)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 10:20:00 GMT

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. Listen to today's episode about the tourist attractions and travel activities that may be harmful to animals when traveling to Thailand in particular or anywhere else in the world.

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Stop Doom-Scrolling and Start Joy-Browsing: Good News for Animals from 2023

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 09:22:00 GMT

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 relate to animals and nature. So, stop doom-scrolling and start joy-browsing as we explore some good-news stories from this past year.

The term "doomscrolling" was coined in 2020 to describe the habit of compulsively consuming distressing news. Not surprisingly, research spanning several decades has consistently cautioned against the potential detrimental effects of excessive exposure to negative news.

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It Would Be So Much Easier to Not Care (But Here's Why I Still Do)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 22:00:00 GMT

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 effects of our choices. I also share why I continue to make the choices I do, 24 years later.

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Forbidden Meat: Fasting and Abstinence During Advent

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 10:09:00 GMT

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 Advent (40 days prior to Christmas), Christans were once forbidden to consume ANY animal flesh as well as as dairy, cheese, and eggs.

In today's episode, we explore this history and demonstrate that not eating animal products was more common than not, especially during the period of contemplation and contrition leading up to the holy days of Easter and Christmas.

I share my own experience growing up Catholic, my memories of Fish Fridays, and the meaning of a common English word whose origins are steeped in religious abstinence.

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Jewish Cuisine: Celebrating Diversity, Continuity, and Resiliency

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 09:00:00 GMT

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 adaptive as the Jewish people themselves.

On the other hand, there is indeed something we can call "Jewish food," characterized by a rich tapestry of flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques, and influenced by the dietary laws and culinary traditions found in Jewish religious texts.

Jewish cuisine celebrates diversity while at the same time serving as a unifying element for a community that has been dispersed all around the world.

Let's explore this together in today's episode.

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2,500 Years Vegan: An Ancient Call to Compassion

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 08:06:00 GMT

My personal veganism is part of a long continuum of men and women – from ancient times until today – who stopped eating animals (and their eggs and milk) not because they witnessed a modern, mechanized, industrialized factory system but because they didn’t want to be part of the brutal and unnecessary process of turning sentient animals into butchered bodies.

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Magnanimity: How to Live with Greatness of Spirit

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:36:00 GMT

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 the teachings of Aristotle and Thomas Aquinas.

Delving into the philosophical roots of magnanimity, we unravel its significance in fostering personal growth, resilience, and compassion in our daily lives.

Drawing inspiration from historical figures and modern examples, we explore how magnanimity — defined as a generous and noble spirit — contributes to living a compassionate life.

“It is a serious thing to live in a society of possible gods and goddesses...There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal.” ~C.S. Lewis

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Rescue Mission: Save a Book, Help an Animal, Empower a Human

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:32:00 GMT

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Black Cats and Halloween: The History Behind the Superstition

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:01:00 GMT

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 issue a papal bull during the 13th century that called for the mass extermination of black cats? What’s the history behind all of this, and what does it mean for us (and the animals) today?

Join Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, your host, who explores all of this in today’s episode.

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The Plant-Based Roots of Halloween

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 21:10:00 GMT

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-Goudreau as she uncovers the deep connections between Halloween and plant-based foods — from pumpkin carving and apple bobbing to yet another meat-free Christian holy day.

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Veganism is not a diet

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT

"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.

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I tried being vegan, but I craved meat.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:25:00 GMT

Here is my solution for this very common experience.

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Should vegans date non-vegans?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 09:22:00 GMT

Listen to today's episode about my answer to this very subjective and personal question.

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How to increase vegan options in restaurants

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 20:17:00 GMT

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 they have to forego their desire to have their own special menu. Listen to this longer small bite sound bite for ways to effectively advocate to restaurants.

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Cows have to be milked, or they would get sick and die

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 11:38:00 GMT

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 udders may become engorged, they may swell, and they may throb. All that is true.

Here's what's not true.

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Plant-Based in Bordeaux, France

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 22 Sep 2023 19:01:00 GMT

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 cities. Join me on a journey to Bordeaux for tips, tricks, and suggestions for staying a joyful vegan in this historic city.

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If everyone stopped eating chickens, cows, and pigs, they’d go extinct

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 11:39:00 GMT

Is that what you want, vegetarians and vegans? You don’t care if these animals go extinct?

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Why Vegans Become Ex-Vegans

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 22:37:00 GMT

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 the first place. Is it because:

*they lack willpower?
*they lack compassion?
*you can't get protein and Omega-3s from plants?
*because there's nothing to eat?

And I address the responses vegans have to ex-vegans:

*"they were never vegan in the first place."
*"they didn't do it for ethics — only health."
*"they were fake vegans; real vegans don't go back."

Join me for this extended episode as I tackle the excuses and the reasons behind ex-vegans and the assertions made by vegans who "just don't understand" how vegans can stop being vegan.

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Animals were put here for humans to eat.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 11:46:00 GMT

A LOT of people argue that we should eat animals because animals were put on this planet for humans to eat!

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Do you support the Native American practice of praying over the animal you kill?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:44:00 GMT

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?"

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When culture and tradition excuse cruelty

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 11:30:00 GMT

You can't ban cruel products and practices such as bullfighting, foie gras, and shark fin soup! They're part of culture and tradition!

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Why don't animal advocates care about humans?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:45:00 GMT

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.

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Public Monuments and Memorials to Animal Advocates — Part Two

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 20:29:00 GMT

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, monuments, poems, organizations, stories, and memories.

In today's podcast episode, I continue our journey into the stories of remarkable individuals who pioneered the modern-day animal protection movement in the United States — the lives and legacies of these compassionate trailblazers who tirelessly fought for the welfare and rights of animals.

Because there is so much to say, this episode is just the first part of two!

Collectively, this duo of episodes will celebrate unsung heroes and iconic figures; look at the challenges they faced and the victories they achieved; and contemplate the lasting impact they made on animal advocacy.

AND, as we journey through history, we discover the monuments and memorials dedicated to these extraordinary advocates and their contributions to creating a more compassionate world.

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Cognitive dissonance and willful blindness

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:45:00 GMT

Cognitive dissonance is a good thing. Willful blindness is the problem. Here's why.

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You don't have to kill a cow to get her milk, so what's wrong with it?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:05:00 GMT

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?"

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Why we make excuses and rationalize our consumption of animal products

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 10:40:00 GMT

I get it. I made them, too. Until I stopped.

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Vegans are taking away jobs from people who work in the meat, dairy, and egg industries

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:04:00 GMT

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.

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Public Monuments and Memorials to Animal Advocates — Part One

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 08:00:00 GMT

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 compassionate trailblazers who tirelessly fought for the welfare and rights of animals.

Because there is so much to say, this episode is just the first part of two!

AND, as we journey through history, we discover the monuments and memorials dedicated to these extraordinary advocates and their contributions to creating a more compassionate world.

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How to talk about wild animals

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:49:00 GMT

The animals who live among us are part of our communities; they’re residents and contributors — not outsiders or intruders.

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Veganism is for the wealthy, privileged elite.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 10:47:00 GMT

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…

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If you care about wildlife...

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:51:00 GMT

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.

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50 Ways to Create a Meaningful Life

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 21:34:00 GMT

“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 "how can I create meaning and purpose in my life?" When we seek meaning, happiness follows. Here is a list of 50 ways to create a meaningful, purposeful life that have worked for me. May it be a guide for you.

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Don't you agree that veganism is a bit extreme?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 10:46:00 GMT

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, vegetables, nuts, grains, seeds, beans, mushrooms, herbs, and spices. Here's what's extreme.

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Demonizing soy. It's just a bean!

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 10:15:00 GMT

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.

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Eating meat is a personal choice.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:43:00 GMT

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.

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There is no such thing as a vegan banana

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:41:00 GMT

When we take food out of the box called vegan, we go a long way to normalizing the plant foods we eat.

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How to Eat Like a (Vegan) Italian: Food Rules You Can Implement Wherever You Live

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 21:44:00 GMT

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 related to food, beverages, eating, and dining in this beautiful country.

I can't wait to hear which rules you want to implement in your own life and which you will gladly break! Enjoy, and let me know your thoughts.

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Nature is Cruel. Animals Deserve Better.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 31 May 2023 10:15:00 GMT

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 human rather than die violently in the wild.”

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"Natural" Food Chain vs. "Artificial" Animal Agriculture

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 24 May 2023 10:37:00 GMT

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 in nature.

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Losing Your Veganity: When Vegans Accidentally Eat Animal Products

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 17 May 2023 10:34:00 GMT

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.

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Effective Communication and Advocacy + VegFest (Announcement)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 12 May 2023 17:38:00 GMT

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 new events are listed on the new Events page.

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What is a Joyful Vegan?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 10 May 2023 11:30:00 GMT

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.

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Religious, cultural, physiological, historical justifications for eating animals.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 03 May 2023 11:09:00 GMT

Humans have all sorts of justifications for eating animals, all of which turn out to be pretty arbitrary.

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When animal advocates are called "anti-human."

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:05:00 GMT

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.

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Helping or Hindering Wildlife? Understanding When Baby Fawns Need Human Intervention

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:01:00 GMT

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 episode, I share tips, guidance, stories, and advice on what to do if you see an "abandoned" baby fawn or an injured adult deer. Even if you don't encounter these situations directly, it's sooo helpful to know what to do so you can pass it along to your friends, family, and neighbors.

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Being vegan is about saying "yes"

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:03:00 GMT

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 environmental practices, and animal cruelty—at its core, being vegan is about saying yes.

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If everyone stopped eating meat, we would be overrun with animals.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:57:00 GMT

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.

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I can't be vegan because of my cultural heritage.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:49:00 GMT

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 traditions are antithetical to veganism.

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How to Talk to Strangers

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 21:51:00 GMT

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 feel. Hope. Compassion. Connection. But you wouldn't know this unless you engage, talk, listen, interact. Show up.

I'm asked so often how to talk about being vegan, how to be a voice for animals. What to say? How to say it? When to respond? How to respond? How to remain calm? How to remain joyful? How to be effective? Today is a 2-hour Masterclass in Communication and Conversation based on recent interactions I've had.

I also share what I think is one of the greatest dangers of our time, and it's related to communication, so tuck in, pour yourself a cuppa, and get comfy, because we've got a lot to cover in today's episode.

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I don't eat a lot of meat, dairy, and eggs.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 10:09:00 GMT

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.”

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Plants feel pain, too.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 10:02:00 GMT

How many times have I heard “Why don’t you care about plants, Little Miss Vegan?? Plants Feel Pain, Too!”

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Finding Abundance While Traveling Vegan — in General and in Ireland!

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 03:00:00 GMT

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 you're NOT traveling).

With loads of general tips for finding vegan food in airports, preparing for airplanes, choosing veg-friendly hotels, and traveling internationally, I flesh out this episode with details of my recent travels to Ireland, interpersing food tales with some of our favorite things to do — related to literature (Yeats and more), history (particularly in Dublin and Kilkenny), nature (hikes in Connemara), and animal protection (Donkey Sanctuary and Ballynahinch Castle).

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It's hard to find vegan food when traveling.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 09:52:00 GMT

It's often said that it's hard to stay vegan while traveling on the road — either domestically or internationally.

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Buying In or Selling Out? When Meat and Dairy Corporations Buy Vegan Companies

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:00:00 GMT

They recognize they need to "buy into" the success, growth, and future of the plant-based market. Some, however, see it as vegan companies "selling out," choosing profit over principles and betraying their loyal vegan customer base.

On today's re-broadcast episode, we explore the many perspectives of such business decisions and speculate about who the biggest winners are in the end.

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Compassion has nothing to do with someone else's behavior. It has everything to do with our own.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:34:00 GMT

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 least deserving of compassion are probably the ones who need it most. And that’s the crux: Compassion has nothing to do with someone else’s behavior — it has everything to do with our own.

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My goal is not to make the world vegan.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:42:00 GMT

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 to serenity.

What is your goal?

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If you were on a desert island, would you eat animals then?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:00:00 GMT

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.

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Vegan Passover Seder — Honor Tradition without Compromising your Values

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 23:14:00 GMT

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 Passover: that freedom is possible, that slavery can end, and that the future can be better than the past.

Join me in today's episode as we discuss

the significance of the symbolic foods of Passover
the acceptable alternatives to the shankbone and egg on a vegan seder plate
how a plant-based Passover authentically reflects the principles of this holiday
ideas for creating a delicious vegan Passover menu

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Animals eat other animals, so it's natural for us to, as well.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 09:27:00 GMT

People often say, “Animals eat other animals, so it’s natural for humans to do so, as well."

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Plant-Based Aphrodisiacs and Love Potions

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 12:00:00 GMT

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I want to eat healthy, but it takes so long to chop vegetables.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 09:17:00 GMT

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 each day. One of the excuses I hear from a lot of people is that they “don’t have time to cook” or that it takes too long to chop vegetables.

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Vegan Trips and Retreats

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 11:00:00 GMT

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 best of Joyful Vegan Trips with the best of my retreats and conferences.

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Vegans should stop telling people what to eat.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 09:08:00 GMT

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.

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With so many humans suffering in the world, why spend time advocating for animals?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 18:35:00 GMT

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 people doing something. The problems we have in this world are because of people doing nothing.

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Small Bites for Big Appetites (Announcement)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 08:30:00 GMT

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, myth, misconception, or misunderstanding in a short sound bite.

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Civic Engagement for Animals: The Power of Local Political Activism

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 10:16:00 GMT

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 animal slaughter from becoming legal in our city, and as a result, he became one of my closest friends — and biggest inspirations.

In today's episode, Tim shares ideas for effective engagement with elected officials, talks about the power of local civic engagement to promote compassionate policies, and offers numerous ways to get involved locally on behalf of animals — finding friendships and our own authentic voice along the way.

Tim has been involved in grassroots organizing for 25 years. His efforts include work on the successful senatorial campaign for Minnesota Senator Paul Wellstone, and the 2008 presidential election of Barack Obama. Locally, he’s worked on various Oakland mayoral and city council elections, as well as city-wide ballot initiatives.

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The Burden of Burros and the Plight of Donkeys

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 12:08:00 GMT

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 humiliated on film, in literature, and in our language.
...an animal who is affected by the daily choices we make but who is invisible in many ways.
...an animal you may never think of, an animal you wouldn’t think would be part of the animal agriculture business.
...an animal I hope you have the privilege of meeting someday.

Today I want to tell you about the burden of burros and the plight of donkeys and explain why they mean so much to me and why they represent all animals at the mercy of humans.

In this episode, I also share two films about donkeys, Au Hasard Balthazar by Robert Bresson — one of my favorite films of all time — and EO by Jerzy Skolimowski, a film inspired by Balthazar and packed with as much power as its predecessor.

A version of this episode originally aired in 2007 but was in much need of an update. This is not just a rebroadcast; it is a re-worked and re-recorded episode about these magnificent and misunderstood animals.

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Favorite Films and Books — Recommendations from the Past Year

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 11:22:00 GMT

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 can refer to the blog post for the list of movies. Grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy!

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Good News for Animals and Nature: 10 Reasons for Hope

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 09:00:00 GMT

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 you do! For more details, check out the blog post Good News for Animals and Nature (2022).

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The 10 Principles of Compassion

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 17:54:00 GMT

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 values of kindness and compassion. What does it mean to live according to compassion? Today I share with you The 10 Principles of Compassion as I see them.

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A Magical Fairytale Christmas in Alsace (A Conversation)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:21:00 GMT

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:

Quaint medieval villages
Festive Christmas markets
Dramatic castles
Bear and wolf sanctuary in the Black Forest
Wine
History
Culture...
and glorious French food…made plant-based and delicious!

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Food and Feasting: The 12 (Vegan) Days of Christmas

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 07:24:00 GMT

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, merriment!

In today's episode, I argue that feasting and festivities are a lot more meaningful when they follow a period of deprivation. I also share my Tudor-style menu for the 12 days of Christmas and encourage you to check out the new recipe bundle of recipes inspired by the song, The 12 Days of Christmas. Enjoy!

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Northern Italy Tour: A Conversation

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:15:00 GMT

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 Canals. First airing on the World Vegan Travel Podcast, in this special conversation, we hear from our travelers who share their

concerns before coming on the trip
personal recommendations
highlights from Northern Italy
delightful surprises from the trip
tips for and rewards of traveling in a group

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Unbridled Animalogies — Horse-Related Words (Part Two)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 18:18:00 GMT

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 to learn that you've already read TWO equine animalogies in this description.

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Animal-Themed Halloween Films (Re-Broadcast)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT

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.

So, grab some popcorn, get a pen and paper, and settle into this episode where I share my suggestions for films that are perfect for Halloween — for kids and adults alike.

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Eco-Friendly / Zero Waste Halloween Treats for Trick-or-Treaters

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT

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-friendly costumes and decorations.

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Traveling in Tuscany: A Conversation

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 21 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT

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 Travel Podcast, in this special conversation, we talk about food, culture, language, highlights, surprises, and recommendations. If you have been curious about our vegan tours or just want to bask in the wonders of Italy — especially from a traveler’s perspective, this is the episode for you.

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Animal Cruelty at the Supreme Court

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 15:10:00 GMT

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 conversation with Josh Balk, vice president of farm animal protection at the Humane Society of the United States as we discuss why animals need to be top of mind all the time.

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Bad News. Good News.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 21:34:00 GMT

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.

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Service Dogs — Unwilling Slaves or Helpful Companions?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:32:00 GMT

"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 been asked over the years and which I tackle in today's episode.

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Animals Would Take Over the World If Everyone Went Vegan (REBROADCAST)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 20:16:44 GMT

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Equestrians, Cavalries, and Hippos — Horse-Related Words (Part One)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:25:45 GMT

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.

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10 Habits of Highly Effective Advocates

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 10:00:24 GMT

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, I have learned a lot (from my own mistakes) about what works and what doesn't. I hope it provides some support on your own journey.

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Living a Meaningful Life: Creating Surprises

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 13:43:01 GMT

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.

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Vegans Kill More Animals Than Meat-Eaters (REBROADCAST)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 16:47:57 GMT

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 can't do everything. Do something! Anything!" AND it's when I used the "vegetarian" as an umbrella term, even though this podcast has always been "vegan." In it, I address such declarations as:

“If we didn’t kill and eat animals, the world would be overrun with them.”

“These incisors in my mouth prove that we were meant to eat animals.”

"Don't you care about insects killed in the growing and harvesting of plants."

ENJOY!

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Horse-Related Expressions: The Obvious and the Obscure

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 12 Aug 2022 19:03:11 GMT

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.

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Do Vegans Overuse the Word "Vegan"?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 05 Aug 2022 10:31:59 GMT

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 people as well as food

*the attempt by some vegans to narrow the definition and make the word "vegan" refer to every social problem that exists in the world

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Are Elephants Vegan? (No, They Are Not.)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:00:06 GMT

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 herbivores, and why your meat-eating friends aren't carnivores.

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Angry Vegan vs. Joyful Vegan

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 09:21:32 GMT

In this episode, I discuss how to be vegan with passion, purpose, and power rather than anger, outrage, and indignation.

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Zero Waste Travel Packing and Hacking

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 19:05:24 GMT

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 — whether you're traveling for a week or a month, domestically or internationally. You can do this!

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Northern Italian Cuisine: Polenta, Focaccia, and Tiramisu

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:50:18 GMT

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, and find out how to eat bread like an Italian!

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Chickpeas: The Magic Bean

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:07:06 GMT

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 all the beans!

Join me as I celebrate this little legume, whose presence is known and loved in cultures, cuisines, and languages around the world!

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Tuscan Italian Cuisine — Beans, Biscotti, Bread…and Olive Oil (Part Three)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 08:00:42 GMT

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, this region's cuisine is all about highlighting simple, fresh, regional ingredients.

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Are Almonds Suitable for Vegans? (Rebroadcast)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 14:48:03 GMT

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 we should do nothing because we can’t do everything is illogical and self-defeatist. Join me for my perspective on whether or not figs and almonds are suitable for vegans.

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Central Italian Cuisine: Forests, Farms, and Funghi (Part Two)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 20:07:24 GMT

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 Rome (Lazio), Abruzzo, le Marche, and Umbria. (Tuscany has its own separate episode coming up!) Support this podcast today at Patreon.com/ColleenPatrickGoudreau

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Animal-Related Expressions: Choosing Compassionate Cliches Over Violent Idioms

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 14:02:52 GMT

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 proverbs denigrates animals and contributes to our violence against them — and offer some compassionate versions to replace the more violent ones.

Every time we open our mouths, we have the opportunity to reflect kindness and compassion; or we have the potential to reflect violence.

My hope is that we aspire to the former.

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Southern Italian Cuisine — Pizza, Pasta, and Produce (Part One)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 11:15:13 GMT

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, and prepare to be inspired to cook and eat Italian-style!

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We Are Not a Single Movement: In-Fighting in the Vegan, Plant-Based, and Animal Advocacy Communities

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 09:01:14 GMT

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 vegan. But what happens when there are divisions within the community that shares a commonality?

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Pet Trusts & Bequests: Planning for the Care of our Animals

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:01:55 GMT

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 and the right care for your beloved animals later.

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Vegan Purity: The Problems and the Pitfalls

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 23:44:44 GMT

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 you think!

I answer such questions as

are plant-based foods "suitable for vegans" if they're cooked on the same grills as meat?
is someone stlll vegan if they buy plant-based food in non-vegan restaurants?
should vegans tell non-vegans if they don't like a vegan food item?

And more. Thanks for listening, subscribing, sharing, and supporting!

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Plant-Based Options at Fast Food Restaurants: Not Suitable for Vegans?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 22:43:26 GMT

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. And the research shows it's leading to a reduction in the amount of purchases of animal-based meat.

Some see this as a win for animals and people, but some see it differently. Listen to this episode of Food for Thought for my take on this growing trend, and why I blame McDonald's for not graduating high school with my senior class.

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Why Is It So Expensive to Be Vegan?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:30:00 GMT

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 clear-cut as all that.

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Looking Backward, Inward, and Forward — Happy New Year!

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 20:30:38 GMT

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 manifest the best of who we are to make the world a more compassionate place. Thank you for listening to Food for Thought, and Happy New Year.

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Monuments and Memorials to Animals

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 20:00:00 GMT

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 form of statues, sculptures, and structures — will delight, surprise, and move you.

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Animal-Inspired Pasta Names

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 22:00:00 GMT

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 of these animalogies before listening? Did I miss any? Take a listen to find out.

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White Elephants and Gift Exchanges: What's the Connection?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 21:35:10 GMT

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 with alcohol-related hallucinations.

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A Guide to Wine: Sustainable, Organic, Vegan, Biodynamic, and Natural

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 20 Nov 2021 00:03:41 GMT

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 any agricultural product? This and A LOT MORE on today's episode of Food for Thought.

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Make a Vow and Renew it Regularly

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 18:34:25 GMT

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 a blueprint and a framework toward a higher end.

Join me on my 20-year wedding anniversary as I explore the joys and benefits of creating vows and renewing them regularly.

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Animal-Themed Halloween Films (Re-Run)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 17:15:31 GMT

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 into this episode where I share my suggestions for films that are perfect for Halloween — for kids and adult alike.

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Breaking Bread: Words from the Staff of Life

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:23:31 GMT

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.

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Zero Waste: Only Humans Produce Garbage (and How Not To)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 18:16:03 GMT

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 have brought into our lives by exercising generosity rather than by creating garbage.

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How to Avoid Food Waste — Tips, Tricks, Strategies (REBROADCAST)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 18:39:44 GMT

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 resources.

Enjoy Part Two of the series on FOOD WASTE and learn a number of solutions for preventing food waste in our own lives.

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Pet Cemeteries and Animal Burials: How We Memorialize Those We Love

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 15:31:31 GMT

Listen to this episode about pet cemeteries and animal burials old and new and what they tell us about the human-animal connection.

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Plastic-Free July: How to Reduce Your Plastic Use

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 16:30:02 GMT

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 amount of plastic you use, consume, and buy, you can join the journey at any point. ⁠⁠
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The Problem with Zoos

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:00:00 GMT

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 world? Listen to find out.

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Keep Flowers Not Bees — How to Save Bees without Eating Honey

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 28 May 2021 18:06:32 GMT

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 been domesticated for crop pollination and honey production.

Listen to this episode for how to help wild bees, both directly and indirectly.

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Zero Waste: What to Do About Catalogs, Junk Mail, and Envelopes with Plastic Windows

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 05 May 2021 23:00:00 GMT

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 general. How to reduce it? How to properly discard it? Listen to today's episode.

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A Kindness of Ravens: Words from Our Black-Feathered Friends

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:35:35 GMT

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!

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Time is Passing. How Do You Want to Spend It?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 14:00:00 GMT

"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 inspiration for this episode.

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When to Use (and Not Use) the Word Vegan — REBROADCAST

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 18:13:52 GMT

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 as well as food

*the attempt by some vegans to narrow the definition and make the word "vegan" refer to every social problem that exists in the world

If you call yourself vegan or have ever been told you can't call yourself vegan, this episode is for you.

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Foods Easter and Passover — Honoring Tradition AND Our Values (Re-broadcast)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 13:00:00 GMT

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 honor the traditions of Easter and Passover while staying true to our values.

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World Vegan Travel (In Conversation)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:53:28 GMT

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, South Africa, France, Japan, and more.

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Jim Crow and Zip Coon: The Animals in Racial Stereotypes

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 14:00:00 GMT

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. How did the crow come to be associated with a repressive system of segregationist laws that hindered and harmed black men and women for decades after the Civil War? What is the story behind this animalogy?

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Zero Waste — Rain Tanks and Grey Water

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 27 Feb 2021 14:00:00 GMT

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-listen.

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To Take or Not to Take Supplements

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 20 Feb 2021 14:00:00 GMT

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/wise to take a daily multivitamin?" "What zero-waste, vegan supplements do you take?"

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Learning By Heart: The Art of Memorizing

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 13 Feb 2021 14:00:00 GMT

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 explain why and how to do so.

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Aphrodisiac Foods and Love Potions

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 16:00:00 GMT

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Zero-Waste, Eco-Friendly, Cruelty-Free Gifts for Valentine's Day

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:00:00 GMT

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're talking about flowers or chocolate or cards, there are some things to consider before purchasing if you want to make the most conscious choice.

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The Gift of Appreciation: It Goes Both Ways

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:00:00 GMT

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 result.

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Inauguration: On a Wing and a Prayer

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 13:00:00 GMT

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 journey back to ancient Rome to reveal the birds behind the words inaugural, inauguration, auspicious, auspices, and more.

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How to Not Be Cynical About the World

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:00:00 GMT

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.

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Yes, I Have Hope. No, I'm Not a Mythical Creature

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:00:00 GMT

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’m not delusional, and yes, I’m paying attention.

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How the Past Can Give Us Hope for the Future

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 14:00:00 GMT

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.

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Animal-Free Fertilizers for Healthy Gardens

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 15:00:00 GMT

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 plants need to grow come from the ground — not animals.

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Mindful Eating

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 14:00:00 GMT

In this episode, I explain the benefits of eating with awareness and provide suggestions for mindful eating.

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Know Your Numbers (Cholesterol)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 15:00:00 GMT

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"), triglycerides, and a little thing called homocysteine.

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Vegan Travel & Vegan Trips

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 14:00:00 GMT

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.

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Eat By Color

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode I explain why my message for eating healthfully can be narrowed down into three little words: eat by color.

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Know Your Numbers: Blood Pressure

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:00:00 GMT

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 prevention.

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A Powerful Non-Verbal Greeting

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 15:00:00 GMT

In this episode, I share something with you that enriched my life and thought it might do the same for you.

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From Excuse-itarian to Vegan

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 03 Jan 2021 16:00:00 GMT

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 tricks." See if any of it resonates with you.

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Why 30 Days Vegan?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 17:37:32 GMT

In this episode, I share my thoughts about why going vegan for 30 days can change everything.

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Plant-Based Food Rituals for the New Year

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 18:40:55 GMT

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.

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TEDx Talk for the Animals

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 23 Dec 2020 20:01:56 GMT

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: CHANGE YOUR LANGUAGE, CHANGE THE WORLD. I would be so grateful if you would go watch, comment, and share this TEDx talk. For the animals, thank you.

https://youtu.be/0_BKbKDM2cs

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14-Year Podcast Anniversary Love Fest

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 19:04:09 GMT

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 stories you hear in this FOURTEEN-YEAR PODCAST ANNIVERSARY do the same for you.

So put your feet up (or get them moving), and take in the beautiful responses I've received from listeners, followers, and students this past year. I hope you are as moved by the letters as I am humbled by them.

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Covid Christmas: How to Make the 2020 Holidays a Little Brighter

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 05 Dec 2020 00:00:30 GMT

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 year, and many blessings to you and yours.

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Lessons and Gifts: Making Meaningful Holidays (Rebroadcast)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 20:26:32 GMT

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, and offer gifts to one another. This episode is about creating meaningful holidays (and lives) and includes a list of 25 Meaningful Zero-Waste, Ethical Gifts we can give during the holidays or anytime of year.

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The Meaning of Compassion

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 20:32:11 GMT

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.

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Creating an Extra Special Thanksgiving / Holiday During the Pandemic

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 03:03:38 GMT

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.

By the end of this episode, you'll have some ideas for doing just that — whether you'll be sharing a Zoom meal with out-of-town family or having a small gathering outside and safely distanced.

(NOTE: All of the suggestions apply even if you don't celebrate a traditional American Thanksgiving.)

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Plant-Based Holiday Menus (Special Announcement)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 17:44:24 GMT

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

JoyfulVegan.com/Classes

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Animal-Related Scary Movies

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 01:52:09 GMT

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 for films that are perfect for Halloween — for kids and adult alike.

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Animal-Friendly Gardens: Plants, Flowers, and Trees Named After Animals

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 01:37:32 GMT

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 — both the common names and the botanical names. Join me on this fun journey through gardens, fields, and forests as we discover plants, trees, flowers, and fungi named after animals.

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Staying Healthy — Physically, Emotionally, Mentally — During (and After) a Pandemic

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 05:55:34 GMT

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 mentally during this time and always.

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How to Reduce Plastic Pollution

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 23:39:19 GMT

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 the prohibition of reusable bags, cups, and containers.

What's a conscious consumer to do? Is it possible to reduce our plastic consumption when we're in the middle of a deadly pandemic? Can we still aspire to be low-waste or zero-waste (which was already aspirational in the best of times). Take a listen to this episode for tips on reducing your plastic consumption when it comes to:

Restaurant Take-Out
Grocery Shopping
Hand Sanitizers
Cleaning Products
Ordering Online
Properly Disposing Plastic Waste

Enjoy some ideas for what you can do at home and in your own life.

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Heat of the Moment: Coping with Anxiety and Anger in Turbulent Times (Such as a Pandemic)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 18:07:54 GMT

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. No wonder people are angry and anxious. Join me for this episode about how to come together, cope, and find hope and joy in turbulent times.

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Humane Critter Control: Managing Uninvited House Guests (REBROADCAST)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 22:25:39 GMT

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 to get rid of them. But even when we want to take compassionate action, we may be deceived or making it worse for the animal. Listen to this important episode about how to change our perception and behavior and still humanely deal with rats, squirrels, raccoons, and even cockroaches.

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Pig Laws and Black Codes: Why Voting Matters (and Why Those Who Suppress it Are Losing)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 20:41:59 GMT

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 can be measured by the efforts to suppress, limit, and restrict it.

Voting rights have been hard-won for most segments of the population, especially the millions of black men and women who endured the horrors of slavery, Pig Laws, Black Codes, Jim Crow laws, and 100 more years before securing their basic Constitutional rights.

So, that’s what we’re going to talk about today — a little history, a few animalogies (animal-related words and expressions), and lots of resources if you want to get involved in exercising this most basic, most powerful right and making sure others can do the same.

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How to Engage in Politics without Becoming Cynical

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 21:37:07 GMT

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 decide where to spend your time, money, and energy, and I don’t believe there’s one answer. But I do believe political engagement is one of them. Join me in this episode for the best ways to get your voice heard federally, regionally, and locally.

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Gut-Wrenching: Common Words with Surprising Animal Origins

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 19 May 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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 animal flesh and fluids at their roots both actually AND etymologically.

Words you'd never expect. Words you never even realized. Take a listen and see what I mean!

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Zero Waste: It Ain't About Recycling (REBROADCAST)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 12 May 2020 08:30:00 GMT

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 to make zero-waste almond milk (although I do that!), it's a way of thinking that profoundly changes our approach to resources and production, going beyond "waste diversion" and striving to ensure that products are designed to be repaired, refurbished, and reused, creating a circular economy rather than a linear economy of make, use, dispose.

And it's definitely not about recycling. Recycling IS waste. Have I blown your mind yet?

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Favorite Countertop Appliances + Lessons from a Kitchen Remodel

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:00:00 GMT

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 get along without them, I do think a couple are worth the space they take up on your counter, and their price points are really reasonable these days. In addition, I share some lessons and gifts from our kitchen remodel — things I'm thrilled we did; things I wish we didn't.

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How to Create an Intentional Daily Routine — During Quarantine or Anytime!

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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 episode called "50 Ways to Create a Meaningful Life," I promised I would break out some of the items into their own individual episodes, and so here we are.

In this episode, I share 10 ways I organize my day so as to ensure that I have as joyful and meaningful a day as possible. (And when I falter...how a routine helps me re-set the day.)

I can't wait to hear about your routine! Take a listen, drop me a line, and thanks for supporting the podcast.

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Vaccines Are a Bunch of Bull: Animal-Related Words for Diseases and Cures

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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 from the Latin word for a cow or bull. It's just another example of how how deeply rooted animals are in our consciousness, in our history, and in our lives — for better and for worse.

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Animals and the Coronavirus Pandemic (Part One): Poaching, Farming, and Eating Wild Animals

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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 wild animals who are poached, farmed, and eaten.

The source of the recent coronavirus outbreak that has led to a worldwide pandemic has been linked to a market in mainland China, where wild animals are sold and killed for human consumption. Will this virus put an end to the illegal wildlife trade in China and Southeast Asia? Will the wildlife farms in China reopen once the pandemic is over? Will this be the end to live animal markets and wet markets where wild and domesticated animals are sold and killed for meat? Will China close the loopholes (such as exemptions for Traditional Chinese Medicine) that exist in their bans on wildlife poaching and consumption? Is there anything you can do to help make a difference?

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Vaccine is an Animalogy + Online Vegan Cooking Class (Announcement)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 31 Mar 2020 18:10:57 GMT

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 Podcast.
I've been overwhelmed by the number of requests for me to teach an online cooking class, and so I'm making it happen. On Sunday, April 5th at 1:00 p.m. PST I'll be teaching how to make:

- Spring Vegetable Cauliflower Rice Risotto
- Miso Fennel Ginger Soup
- Eggless Meringue Cookies

Register today. I hope you and your loved ones are safe, healthy, and happy during this difficult time. We're all in this together.

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Essentials for a Well-Stocked Plant-Based Kitchen

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 08:00:00 GMT

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 able to get out of the house because of weather, sickness, or mandated stay-at-home measures such as during the Coronavirus outbreak of 2020.

Today’s episode is focused on my personal strategies for buying wisely, eating well, and stocking up — principles that can be applied every day or during emergencies.

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Why Vegan? Pick a Reason. Any Reason.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMT

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 linked they are to our consumption of animal-based meat, dairy, and eggs.

So, pick a reason — any reason — and it alone would be reason enough to justify eating an animal-free diet.

Which reason do you choose?

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The Lethal Gifts of Livestock: Zoonotic Diseases and their Origins

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 17:29:49 GMT

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 mold or downy mildew.

In fact, many of the major killer pandemics we’ve been plagued with were acquired from non-human animals, including HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, believed to have been first transmitted to humans through the butchering and consumption of infected chimpanzees.

It is our very consumption of animals and their products that has bestowed upon us what Guns, Germs, and Steel author Jared Diamond calls the “lethal gifts of livestock.” Our abuse of nature comes full-circle and at a heavy price for both the consumer and the consumed.

Take a listen.

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50 Ways to Live a Meaningful Life

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 09:00:00 GMT

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Can You Eat Eggs And Still Be Vegan?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:00:00 GMT

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 / perpetuating animal cruelty AND
Can that person call themselves vegan?

Is there such a thing as an egg-eating vegan?

That's what we explore on today's episode of Food for Thought with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau. Thanks for listening and supporting this podcast!

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Life-Changing Books (Fiction and Nonfiction to Live By)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 18:28:17 GMT

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 English Literature in undergraduate and graduate school, and became an author myself. I don't love books for their own sake but for how they deepen my understanding of the world around me as well as my commitment to living a meaningful life. I'm not a particularly FAST reader, but I am a PICKY reader and have developed a very strong relationship with certain books that have shaped the way I think, work, and live. In today's episode, I share WHAT those books are and WHY they are life-changing.

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Better is Better: The Emotional and Practical Aspects of Fostering Cats and Dogs

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 20:23:47 GMT

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 today's (LONG) episode, I recount my experiences — both stressful and successful — fostering cats. While cats have their own particular needs, my hope is that even if you're looking to foster dogs, rabbits, or hamsters you'll glean some inspiration and guidance. Take a listen, and let me know what you think.

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How Zero Waste Changed the Way I Eat (And Why Baby Carrots Are Evil)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 18:45:03 GMT

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, what you eat, and how you cook. Some might find this an inconvenience. I find it an adventure. Journey with me as I share some reflections on favorite foods and how my relationship with them has changed since "becoming zero-waste." Oh right, and I'll also share with you WHY BABY CARROTS ARE EVIL from this joyful vegan's point of view.

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Five Favorite Foods (And The Strange Way I Eat Popcorn)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 22:04:59 GMT

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 (strangely) do I eat popcorn? Answers to these and many more questions, particularly, "what are your favorite foods?" can be found within. Grab some popcorn balls and take a listen, then let me know your food favorites and food quirks!

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Lessons and Gifts: Making Meaningful Holidays (and Lives)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 07 Dec 2019 00:20:13 GMT

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The Last Thanksgiving Turkey

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 26 Nov 2019 01:42:28 GMT

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 turkeys. And every year, vegetarians, vegans, and animal advocates urge the public (and their family members) to leave the turkey off the menu in favor of plant-based sides and mains.

The problem is that by the time these well-intentioned campaigns begin, it’s already too late.

Not only do most people not want to forego their butter-basted bird, by October 45 million turkeys will have already been brought into this world, confined, detoed, slaughtered, eviscerated, trussed, and frozen.

Let's try this instead.

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Ask for What You Want: Vegan on Vancouver Island

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:09:28 GMT

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 hotel, eating in a restaurant, or booking a room at a bed and breakfast, you are engaging with someone in the service industry, and as such...they want to make you happy. Enjoy this episode about how I found happiness on Vancouver Island.

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The Joyful Vegan

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 27 Oct 2019 19:49:31 GMT

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

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When Vegans Should Not Use the Word "Vegan"

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 23:44:01 GMT

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 as well as food

*the attempt by some vegans to narrow the definition and make the word "vegan" refer to every social problem that exists in the world

If you call yourself vegan or have ever been told you can't call yourself vegan, this episode is for you.

JoyfulVegan.com

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Is Wildlife Tourism Good or Bad for Animals?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 21:40:17 GMT

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 such a thing as wildlife tourism; i.e. paying to see wild animals in their homes, without contributing to exploitation, such as going on a safari in Botswana or a mountain gorilla trek in Rwanda? Today's episode answers that question.

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Confessions of a Level-5 Zero Waste Vegan

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 20 Jul 2019 13:08:07 GMT

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 "doesn't eat anything that casts a shadow" and declared that he was a "Level 5 Vegan." When she said she started an organic compost pile at home, he said, "Just at home? You mean you don't pocket-mulch??" While at one time I was able to identify with poor Lisa, I now fear I've crossed the line. Hear my confession, and take from it what you will.

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Peace for Pigs (REBROADCAST)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 05 Jun 2019 17:42:47 GMT

"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 this episode. It's not an easy episode, but nothing worth talking about ever is.

From Original Broadcast:

Today’s episode is dedicated to pigs – how wonderful they are, how we misrepresent them, and what affect our perception of them has on our treatment of them. Pigs are exploited and used by humans in a variety of ways: as research tools, as “food animals,” in high school science classes, as entertainment in a blood sport called “hog-baiting” or “hog dogging,” as victims of hunting and the cycle of violence inherent in slaughterhouses. Even our language about them contributes to our abuse of them. Take a listen, share, and let me know what you think.

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Summer is Coming: A Food for Thought Update

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 22:32:48 GMT

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 of the tunnel.

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Lethal Gifts of Livestock (REBROADCAST)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 19 Apr 2019 18:56:03 GMT

In fact, many of the major killer pandemics we’ve been plagued with were acquired from non-human animals.

Here are just a few: we got tuberculosis from cattle, influenza from pigs and birds, whooping cough from pigs and dogs, smallpox from cattle, and of course cowpox from cows.

Even HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, is believed to have been first transmitted to humans through the butchering and consumption of infected chimpanzees.

Listen.

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I’m Not Evil, and Neither Are You: Tribalism, Ideology, and a Call for Compassion

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 14 Mar 2019 23:49:02 GMT

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-vaccine, anti-GMO’s — and that if you’re not any or all of these things and everything that they entail, you’re unwelcome — or at least you don’t belong. Or that you’re an imposter. Or that you welcome oppression.

We are living in a time when group loyalty and identity politics are valued more than reason, critical thinking, tolerance for another point of view, and compassion. And it scares the bejesus out of me.

Today's episode is (yet another) call for compassion. Listen to Food for Thought Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, or JoyfulVegan.com⁣⠀

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The Taming of the Cattle (REBROADCAST)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 27 Feb 2019 18:14:09 GMT

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 them into a commodity for human gain, what was their history? What was their background? What is their ancestry? Today I explore the answers to these questions, trace their fateful encounter with humans (leading to the extinction of their ancestors), document our use of them as instruments of cruel entertainment, and draw the connections between our contact with cattle and the many deadly diseases that continue to plague humans today.

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Are Avocados, Almonds, and Figs Vegan?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 22:03:00 GMT

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. Listen to this episode for my thoughts. (JoyfulVegan.com)

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Vegan in France (+ Switzerland, too!)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:49:26 GMT

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 is the focus of this travel edition, giving you ideas of enjoying your own European vegan vacation, whether you go on your own or as part of a CPG Vegan Trip.

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Vegan Travel Around the World

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 23 Nov 2018 23:15:28 GMT

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 all about the food, the animals, the wildlife, the sanctuaries, and the small details and experiences that shape life-long memories. Here's what's coming up in 2019, 2020, and 2021, so start packing!

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The Vegan Police

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 28 Oct 2018 23:10:35 GMT

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 anyone who is not "vegan enough" in their eyes. They are otherwise known as The Vegan Police. Listen to today's episode for my perspective on how we can speak up for animals — online and in person — without alienating people who are trying to make compassionate choices.

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Is Palm Oil Vegan? Should Vegans Eat Palm Oil? (REBROADCAST)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 19 Oct 2018 18:28:26 GMT

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 displacing rainforests, destroying orangutan habitats and wreaking havoc on the ecosystem. With good intentions, some vegans have called for a boycott of Earth Balance, a vegan butter that uses palm oil as its primary fat, even though it doesn't source its palm from native orangutan habitats. Is it possible to source palm oil sustainably? For that matter, is it possible to source any historically unsustainable crop in a sustainable way? In today's episode, I weigh in on this issue and offer some food for thought.

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Vegan at Work: When Your Job Conflicts with Your Ethics (REBROADCAST)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 01:34:34 GMT

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? What if you work for a software company and you’re put on a project to build a website for a fishing company? What if you work in a restaurant and have to serve meat? What if you work in a job that requires you to cook meat? These are real scenarios for many people, and the answer isn’t to “stop being vegan” because things are complicated. Take a listen to my thoughts in today’s episode of Food for Thought.

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Are Oysters Vegan? (REBROADCAST)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 02:21:41 GMT

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 doubt there are grey areas in this whole attempt to live as compassionately as possible. But even the fuzzy lines are still lines. If I let you eat oysters, would you stop eating cows?

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Masculinity and Meat: Re-Defining What Makes a “Real Man” (REBROADCAST)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 17:23:14 GMT

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 manliness, while vegetarianism/veganism is feminine, effeminate, and even emasculating. “Real Men Eat Meat” and “Tofu is Gay Meat” are just two examples of advertisements that perpetuate this myth and secure it in our consciousness. Studies show it’s working. Join me for a meaty episode that will shake you out of your vegetative state. If you don’t want to be a fruit, learn how you can be a beefcake.

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What's Wrong with Eggs if Chickens Don't Have to Be Killed? (REBROADCAST)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 06 Sep 2018 17:15:07 GMT

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 simply the waste produced when they go unfertilized. Not as appetizing as what the egg industry tells us. What else are we not being told?

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Vegan Travel: Vietnam

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 15 Aug 2018 14:21:13 GMT

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 journey to this beautiful place. Today's focus is food (plant-based, of course), animal protection, nature, and culture. I let you know what animal and conservation organizations to visit and support, what to avoid in terms of animal cruelty and exploitation, and how to make the most of your trip — whether you go on your own or as part of a CPG Vegan Trip.

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Zero Waste, Vegan, and Living with Cats

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 17:11:09 GMT

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!

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Food Waste (Part 3) — Make Soil Not Trash: The Ins and Outs of Composting

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 04:03:09 GMT

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 excited about composting!) This episode covers EVERYTHING you need to know: what type of bin to use, where to place it, what to fill it with, what not to fill it with — basically how to reduce the outrageous 40% of food we waste in our homes.

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Food Waste (Part 2) — Food is Not Garbage

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 22 Apr 2018 16:22:53 GMT

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 money, human / animal conflicts, and squandered resources. 🌺

Please enjoy Part 2 of the series on food waste, offering a number of solutions for preventing food waste in our own lives.

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Food Waste (Part 1): How Animal Products Hinder Zero Waste Goals

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 20:50:44 GMT

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. And we can't talk about Zero Waste living unless we face the fact that the highest food losses are associated with livestock production. Listen to Part One to find out how there is nothing Zero Waste about garbage. (The original meaning of the word garbage had to do with "the bowels and body parts of a butchered animal considered inedible by humans — the offal.") Enjoy!

In Part Two, we'll talk about the food WASTE that occurs toward the back end of the food chain — at the retail and consumer levels — and what we can do about it.

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The Vegan Experience: Special Announcement

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 17 Feb 2018 01:23:37 GMT

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 why I offer so many opportunities for you to join me in living joyfully, fully, abundantly, compassionately, intentionally, creatively, and consciously — in other words, to enjoy The Vegan Experience.

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Don't Get Fleeced: Check out This Episode!

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 18 Jan 2018 18:13:09 GMT

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 episodes of Food for Thought, I wanted to let you know about a new episode of Animalogy in which I discuss the animal origins of these and more words and expressions from animals; i.e. Animalogies.

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Clean Meat: Slaughter-Free and Sustainable

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 01:25:01 GMT

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 choose instead vegetables and plant-based meats and milks, but meat consumption is outpacing the rate at which people are becoming vegan and vegetarian. What if they could have their meat and eat it, too, and not cause harm? Join me today for a discussion about clean meat, the subject and title of Paul Shapiro's new book, which I've dubbed "the best history of the future you'll ever read."

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12-Year Podcast Anniversary: A Love-Filled Love Fest

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 23 Dec 2017 23:25:20 GMT

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 people who wrote them, but they all share common threads of hope, transformation, and compassion. So relax, sit back, and take in the letters written by podcast listeners this past year whose lives have been transformed by Food for Thought. I hope you are as moved by the letters as I am humbled by them. PAIRING RECOMMENDATION: a glass of wine, a cup of tea, or a blueberry smoothie.

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Buying In or Selling Out? When Meat and Dairy Corporations Buy Vegan Companies

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 10 Dec 2017 18:19:44 GMT

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 corporations see vegan companies and the plant-based products they make as competitors they should fear, emulate, learn from, collaborate with, invest in, or even purchase. They recognize they need to "buy into" the success, growth, and future of the plant-based market. Some, however, see it as vegan companies "selling out," choosing profit over principles and betraying their loyal vegan customer base. On today's episode, we explore the many perspectives of such business decisions and speculate about who the biggest winners are in the end.

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10 Habits of Highly Effective Advocates (REBROADCAST)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 08:00:00 GMT

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. And so I give you 10 Habits of Highly Effective Advocates.

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Co-Existing with Carnivores: A Conversation with Camilla Fox (Project Coyote)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 02:12:09 GMT

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. Animal agriculture doesn't only affect the billions of its direct victims, it also destroys the lives and habitats of millions of individual wild animals. Today’s guest on Food for Thought has devoted her life to changing attitudes and policies about the most maligned members of our communities. Camilla Fox is the founder of Project Coyote, a national nonprofit of scientists, educators, ranchers and citizen leaders who work together to change laws and policies to protect native carnivores from abuse and mismanagement, advocating coexistence instead of killing.

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How to Talk to a Hunter (Or Anyone Else with Whom You Disagree)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 27 Nov 2017 20:18:29 GMT

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’s the thing about compassion: it’s gotta be equal opportunity or it’s just inauthentic. It’s easy to be compassionate towards like-minded people; the challenge is choosing to have compassion towards those with whom we disagree. Check out this episode for tips and suggestions on communicating with compassion – but only if you want to create change in the world.

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Thanksgiving for the Birds (REBROADCAST)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 19:08:18 GMT

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. Whatever meaning we attribute to this Thanksgiving holiday is most certainly not lost (in fact, it is enhanced) by creating food-based rituals that affirm rather than take life, that demonstrate compassion and empathy rather than selfishness and gluttony, that celebrate the fact that no one need be sacrificed in order that we should eat. In today’s episode, I offer a number of different menus for a beautiful holiday feast that delights the senses and reflects our values.

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Talking Turkey (REBROADCAST)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 19:04:12 GMT

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 whom people have the most transformative experience are the turkeys. Every time. Never fails. Join me as I tell some stories of special turkeys I’ve had the privilege of meeting and as I explain why I’m still making amends to the animals, whose breasts, legs, and wings used to darken my dinner plate.

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Ethical Tourism: Avoiding Animal Cruelty When Traveling (Thailand Edition)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 17:16:55 GMT

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 both when we’re at home (like going to the zoo or circus) and when we travel (like swimming with dolphins, getting photographed with tigers, or riding elephants). Our desire to be close to other animals and interact with them is exactly what causes them the most harm. Most of us are drawn to animals, and that’s a good thing, because it also means we want to help them and protect them, but it’s a bad thing when our desire to interact with them is at the cost of their own welfare, safety, happiness, or lives. Listen to today's episode about how to travel to Thailand without harming animals.

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Novels Inspired by Animals

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 07 Oct 2017 15:09:30 GMT

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 made into a film by a humane education organization, founded by an ordinary citizen who (after learning about animal abuse) devoted his life to abolishing cruelty to animals.

At the same time, he was inspired by a bestselling novel written also by an ordinary citizen concerned about animal abuse; said organization founder sponsored a writing contest for another work of fiction that would highlight animal cruelty for the public, which also became a bestseller. Join me as I share these connections with you to hopefully inspire YOU to use your voice, use your skills, use your gifts to raise awareness, help animals, and inspire others.

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Special Episode: Berserk for Bears

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 19:28:37 GMT

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 animal. Of course there are also expressions using the verb “to bear,” as in “to carry,” such as in “bearing fruit, bearing a child, or bearing a burden or a grudge. Let’s explore the origins of all of these.

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My Client is Innocent: The History and Significance of Protecting Animals Under the Law

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 06 Aug 2017 16:43:00 GMT

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 today for my conversation with Stephen Wells, executive director for the Animal Legal Defense Fund, as we talk about the legal definition of animals as "property," legal victories secured for animals, and how this field has grown significantly over the decades, reflecting a shift in public opinion.

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100-Mile Trek in the Scottish Highlands

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 26 Jul 2017 22:58:08 GMT

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 me on our latest excursion — this time on a 100-mile trek from Glasgow to Fort William (and a train ride to Edinburgh). I take you with us from how to pack for such a trip, what my favorite vegan hiking shoes are, what company to use to book with, how to prepare for eating while you're walking 15 miles a day, and how often to stop for whisky. Complete with recommendations, resources, and restaurants.

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Compassion for All Creatures Great and Small: In Conversation with Nancy Lawson, author of The Humane Gardener

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 14:11:29 GMT

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 creating a space that enables them to thrive. It's about coexisting with rather than managing or controlling wildlife. With the help of Nancy Lawson, author of The Humane Gardener: Nurturing a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife, you can apply this concept in your own garden patch, on your apartment balcony, or as part of policy you create with city officials. In this episode, Nancy and I chat about:

*how to help pollinators (and that doesn't just mean honeybees)

*what to do when you have uninvited critters in your attic

*how to plant for maximum wildlife (hint: NATIVES!)

*why preventing deer, plant-eating animals, from eating plants, makes no sense

*why you may want to rethink birdfeeders (and plant natives instead)

*how you can prevent your dog from getting skunked

-how you can get on the public relations team for wildlife

and so much more! Enjoy, please share, and be sure to follow Nancy at humanegardener.com.

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If the World Went Vegan, We Would be Overrun with Animals and Other Hypotheticals

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 03 Jun 2017 14:00:00 GMT

“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 would go extinct. Is that what you want, Ms. Vegan and Mr. Vegan? You don’t care if these animals go extinct??” Join me today as I address these questions.

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Laws for Animals: Effective Political Activism

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 28 Apr 2017 18:30:44 GMT

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 animals, we need to be politically engaged, because it’s not enough to change hearts and minds; we also have to change laws in order to protect animals from violence and exploitation. If you're looking to become empowered and emboldened to be a voice for animals, this is the episode for you.

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SPECIAL EPISODE: Old English Pigs and Old French Pork

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 17:26:47 GMT

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 Food for Thought listeners, so I thought I'd put it on your radar.

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Vegan in Africa: Animals, Food, and Nature in Four Countries

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 14 Mar 2017 21:30:12 GMT

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 out the Food for Thought episode called Planning and Preparing a Trip to Africa. But for what do to once you get there and how to make the most of it, sit back, and enjoy the journey.

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SPECIAL EPISODE -- The Semantics of Meat (with Paul Shapiro)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 02:01:03 GMT

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 role in shaping public perception about animals and animal welfare. The meat, dairy, and egg industries go to great lengths to remove harsh terminology and replace it with euphemisms that conceal the truth and sanitize violence. In today’s episode, I talk to someone who knows this all too well: Paul Shapiro, Vice President of Policy at The Humane Society of the United States. Join us as we discuss euphemisms and doublespeak used by animal agriculture and the best terms for plant-based and cultured meat.

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11-Year Anniversary: Another Amazing Love Fest!

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 01 Feb 2017 02:36:01 GMT

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 are as diverse as the listeners and reflect varied ages and backgrounds, but they all share common threads of hope, transformation, and compassion. I hope you are as moved by the letters as I am humbled by them. If you ever once thought that “people don’t change,” then you’re in for quite a treat. And grab some tea or a glass of wine.

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SPECIAL EPISODE — Eating Crow? Trying Eating Humble Pie Instead.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 23:27:13 GMT

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 and need to acknowledge it with humility, you might be said to be “eating crow” or “eating humble pie,” both phrases of which involve animals — or do they? In this episode, I uncover the dirty little secret underneath the pastry dough in “to eat humble pie” but demonstrate why you still want to eat humble pie (or dirt) instead of crows.

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SPECIAL EPISODE — Zodiac: A Circle of Animals (Literally)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 23:16:38 GMT

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Of the 88 constellations officially recognized by Western astronomy, 40 of them are named after animals — 43 if you count the mythical animals. We’re going to talk about 12 of them today — the 12 that make up the zodiac from Western astrology — ALL of which contain animals. After all, the word zodiac is Greek for “circle of little animals.”

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SPECIAL EPISODE — Coccyx: Please Don't Sit on the Cuckoo

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 18:36:13 GMT

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 and other apes, such as gibbons, orangutans, gorillas, and chimpanzees. Representing a vestigial tail and most commonly called the tailbone, coccyx was the name given to this part of our anatomy by ancient Greek physician Galen because of its resemblance to an animal, making the word an "animalogy." Can you guess the etymology? All is revealed in this episode of Animalogy, a podcast about language and the animal-related words and expressions we use every day.

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SPECIAL EPISODE - Inauguration: On a Wing and a Prayer

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 10 Jan 2017 17:52:02 GMT

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 talking about the inauguration of the next U.S. president; some are talking about the animals hidden within the word itself. This inaugural episode of Animalogy, a podcast about the animal-related words and expressions we use every day, takes us back to the politics of ancient Rome to reveal the birds behind the words inaugural, inauguration, auspicious, auspices, and more.

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Announcement: Animalogy is Live!

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 23:03:21 GMT

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!:

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Animalogy: Our Animal-Related Words and Phrases

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 21:25:22 GMT

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 animals but also because we are living in a time when we are all called upon to be linguistically sensitive to vulnerable and disenfranchised groups. And perhaps no group is left out of our consideration more than the nonhuman animals of the world. We are all encouraged to be aware of and mindful about our language when it comes to those who don’t look, emote, or sound like we do. Animalogy shows what it would look like to accord that same respect to nonhuman animals — not because it changes them but because it changes us. Take a listen.

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Vegan in Los Angeles

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 13 Nov 2016 15:53:16 GMT

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 to the details of our recent trip to the city of angels; perhaps it will inspire a visit of your own.

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Animal Words with No Animal Origins

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 09 Oct 2016 15:50:03 GMT

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, monkey wrench, round robin, and spelling bee.

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Animals in the Alphabet

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 11 Sep 2016 16:23:05 GMT

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 words? If I haven't blown your mind yet, check out this episode to learn more about this fascinating history.

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A Gaggle of Geese, A Pride of Lions, A School of Fish, and More Collective Animal Nouns

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 23:09:43 GMT

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 those for animals, many of which are deeply embedded in our language despite being several hundred years old. You may refer to a gaggle of geese, a litter of puppies, a flock of ducks, a pride of lions, a A pack of wolves, or a murder of crows, but do you know whence they came? Join me today as we dive deep into these little bits of poetry.

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10 Habits of Highly Effective Advocates

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 05:09:48 GMT

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. And so I give you 10 Habits of Highly Effective Advocates. Take a listen, and enjoy some lil' shareables, if you're so inclined to share:

*The goal is to live according to compassion. The goal is not to “live according to veganism.”

*When you think being vegan is the end goal -- the badge, the destination, you get hung up on trying to be perfect or achieving a state of purity, and you forget what being vegan is all about.

*Being vegan is the means to the goal and that goal is unconditional compassion and optimal wellness.

*Highly Effective Advocates understand that perfection is the enemy of the good.

*The problems we face in our world are not because we have so much compassion we don’t know what to do with it. The problems are because people aren’t living according to their own values of compassion and kindness.

*We know we’re no better than anyone else for being vegan; we’re just better than who we used to be.

*Highly Effective Advocates make connections rather than create separations.

*Highly Effective Advocates ask themselves, "Do I want to be right or do I want to be effective?"

*I didn’t stop eating meat because I stopped liking the taste; I stopped eating it because I realized it was made of animals who were suffering."

*This issue isn't me against you; vegan against non-vegan; my moral superiority over your moral superiority. It’s about all of us being against violence and cruelty.

*If I profess to be a compassionate person, it doesn’t mean I get to be compassionate only to those I like or who agree with me.

*Compassion isn’t compassion unless it is felt for everyone -- the guilty and the non-guilty, the kind and the unkind, the good and the evil.

*Authentic compassion means having compassion even for those who do are not compassionate.

*The more compassion I give, the more that gets created in the world. The more compassion I withhold, the less there is.

*Having a clear intention about your goal and making that goal about truth rather than outcome will make you a successful, effective advocate 100% of the time.

*May our daily choices be a reflection of our deepest values and may we use our voices to speak for those who need us most, those who have no voice.

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In Defense of Butchers: A Semantic Justification

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 16:06:58 GMT

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 beyond the literal meaning. The word “butcher” has always been associated with the killing and preparing of animals for human consumption, but a new contingency of vegetarian and vegan butchers — who cleave plant fibers rather than animal bones — have claimed this name for themselves.

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Traveling to Africa: Planning and Preparing for a Dream Trip

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 18:18:28 GMT

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 but also offers thoughts on how we need to think about wild places. I also offer tips for using airline miles (rather than dollars) to fly and how to avoid long security and customs lines.

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Of Vegan Wine and Hunters

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 08 May 2016 14:18:38 GMT

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 this episode, I offer my thoughts about "vegan wines."

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30 Things You Can Do To STOP Changing the World

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 03 Apr 2016 17:27:59 GMT

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 to help people make a difference:

*10 Things That Even YOU Can Do to Change the World
*30 Things You Can Do to Change the World in 30 Seconds
*50 Ways YOU Can Change the World without Leaving Your Favorite Chair.

The problem is that we're asking the wrong thing of people. It’s not that we CAN change the world. It’s that we ARE changing the world. What we need to do is STOP changing the world -- and change ourselves instead.

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Vegan in Seattle

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 21:19:02 GMT

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 course as vegans, we're never at risk of starving, but darnit, it's just so much better when we can enjoy delicious, beautiful, creative food in a restaurant and not have to pick the only vegan-izable thing on the menu. Thank you to all of the restauranteurs who made this trip an edible adventure. Take a listen for my favorite places in Port Townsend and Seattle, Washington.

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Are Oysters Vegan?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 04:25:40 GMT

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 doubt there are grey areas in this whole attempt to live as compassionately as possible. But even the fuzzy lines are still lines. If I let you eat oysters, would you stop eating cows?

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Cat Cafes: Helpful or Harmful

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 14 Feb 2016 17:47:50 GMT

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's podcast episode explores this topic, offers some questions we should be asking, and provides a model that other cat cafes might follow.

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Animals in Film — Part Three: How to Help

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 15:54:19 GMT

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 film" disclaimer. In Part Two, we discuss where things have gone wrong on TV and movie sets that lead to the death or injury of animals and why these productions still received the “No Animals Were Harmed” disclaimer from the monitors meant to protect the animals. Today, in Part Three, we address what can be done so that animals ARE NOT harmed on sets and what the public can do to be involved.

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Vegan in Germany: Beyond Pretzels, Beer, and Bratwurst

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 18 Jan 2016 06:05:12 GMT

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) but who also lamented that we would be "missing out" on the traditions of this country. I assured him that when you look through the meat-eating lens, you see only meat and when you look through the vegan lens you see options you wouldn't have been looking for otherwise. I assured him we'd be fine. I assured him there are higher principles than eating animal-based sausage. But I said all that before we left for our trip. Listen to today's podcast episode to see if I was right.

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Ten-Year Podcast Anniversary: A Crazy Love Fest!

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 23:53:52 GMT

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 as diverse as the listeners and reflect varied ages and backgrounds, but they all share common threads of hope, transformation, and compassion. I hope you are as moved by the letters as I am humbled by them. If you ever once thought that “people don’t change,” then you’re in for quite a treat. And grab some tea or a glass of wine. The episode is just short of 2 hours!

Thank you for all your support and love these last 10 years!

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Advocacy & Adaptation: Fitting In and Living Joyfully in a Non-Vegan World

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 18:11:50 GMT

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 can I help?” “What skills do I have that I can use to be part of the solution?” What's my contribution?” Finally, we can relax into this compassionate and healthy way of living and adapt fully and joyfully into a non-vegan world. This episode wraps up our 10 Stages of What Happens When you Stop Eating Animals.

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Humane Critter Control: Managing Uninvited Guests

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 15:37:11 GMT

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5 Ways We Can Help Animals in our Every Day Lives

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 10 Nov 2015 18:31:32 GMT

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 can we HELP them in our every day lives?? Listen to my TOP 5 SUGGESTIONS that don't even require much effort but that make a huge difference in the lives of individual animals and that make us better people.

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Animals in Film Part Two: Animals Were Harmed

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 17:35:54 GMT

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 things have gone wrong on TV and movie sets that lead to the death or injury of animals and why these productions still received the “No Animals Were Harmed” disclaimer from the monitors meant to protect the animals.

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Animals in Film Part One: The History of the "Animals Were Not Harmed" Disclaimer

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 16:42:20 GMT

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 the American Humane Association, which has oversight over the treatment of animals in films, but what took place to give an outside group oversight over a private industry? Today we talk about that history, which includes a horse being pushed off of a 75-foot high cliff.

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Raw vs. Cooked Foods: Which is Better?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 20 Sep 2015 16:05:58 GMT

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 and avoid cooked foods altogether. In today's episode I hope to settle this once and for all.

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White God: A Film for the Animals

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 16:20:55 GMT

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 received their presigious Palm Dog Award. This film is at once a revenge film, a science fiction film, a horror film, a political film, a coming of age film, and a film steeped in stark realism.

But most importantly, for me, for you, and for the animals, it is an animal rights film. Take a listen, and be sure to watch the film. NO ANIMALS WERE HARMED IN THE MAKING OF THIS PODCAST.

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A Compilation of Compassion

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 21:05:16 GMT

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 topics such as urban livestock, caring for hurt or injured dogs and cats, having a turkey-free Thanksgiving, the violence inherent in slaugherhouses and how it affects the workers, shark fin and foie gras bans, animal abuse in Ancient Rome and today, and lots more! For the animals...enjoy!

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Vegan at Work: When Your Job Conflicts with Your Ethics

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 15:52:24 GMT

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 obvious animal products -- meat, dairy, and eggs - but what about the trickier, grayer areas, including work. What if you work for a software company and you're put on a project to build a website for a hunting company? What if you work in a restaurant and have to serve meat? What if you work in a job that requires you to cook meat? These are real scenarios for many people, and the answer isn't to "stop being vegan" because things are complicated. Take a listen to my thoughts in today's episode of Food for Thought.

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Expansion of Awareness and Skills: Stage 8 of What Happens When You Stop Eating Animals

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 02 Aug 2015 18:12:34 GMT

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 restaurants we never tried before. This is when we learn how expansive it is to live unconditionally compassionately. This is when we may feel more deeply connected to other animals and to other people in our lives. This is where we may be expanding skills that we will wind up turning into a new career that we implement in Stage 9: Where Do I Fit In?

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Vegan with Cats and Dogs: What to Feed Our Companion Animals

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 17:01:56 GMT

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. And so, it was time to dedicate an updated episode to this topic, which also includes how dogs do on a vegan diet.

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Vegan in the South (of Italy and France)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 22:00:00 GMT

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 it is to eat an abundance of local food, take in the incredible sites, immerse yourself in local culture, customs, and people -- all while adhering to your vegan values. We explore many towns in Provence, horses in the Camargue, ancient Roman ruins, medieval towns of Cilento, vegan restaurants of Paris, and so much more.

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Processed Foods Are Evil! (Or Are They?)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 16:00:00 GMT

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's episode, I offer my response to this idea that "processed foods" are bad for us or that they reflect poorly on veganism. The truth is we ALL eat "processed foods," and "vegan" is not a diet.

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Masculinity and Meat: Re-Defining What Makes a “Real Man”

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 24 May 2015 16:21:57 GMT

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 manliness, while vegetarianism/veganism is feminine, effeminate, and even emasculating. "Real Men Eat Meat" and "Tofu is Gay Meat" are just two examples of advertisements that perpetuate this myth and secure it in our consciousness. Studies show it's working. Join me for a meaty episode that will shake you out of your vegetative state. If you don't want to be a fruit, learn how you can be a beefcake.

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The Best Animal Mothers: Human and Non-Human

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 10 May 2015 12:52:07 GMT

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 great mom and why elephants and alligators both meet the criteria.

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10 Strategies for Effective Communication (Part Two)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 17:00:00 GMT

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 Intention
*Practicing Active Listening
*Asking Questions
*Having a Sense of Humor
*Knowing Where You End and Another Person Begins

In Part Two, I offer five more strategies to help us communicate unapologetically, respectfully, productively, compassionately, and effectively.

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10 Strategies for Effective Communication (Part One)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 15:29:50 GMT

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 own vegan skin, including how to speak to people who push back when you tell them you’re vegan or who are hostile or passive aggressive or disrespectful. You learn the importance of finding your voice and of being unapologetic about living compassionately and healthfully. Today is only PART ONE of 10 strategies for effective communication skills to be the best ambassador of compassion and wellness.

Today's supporters include listeners like you, as well as

The American Antivivisection Society

and

Piedmont Farm Animal Refuge

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Vegan for Health vs. Vegan for Ethics: Is There a Difference and Does it Matter?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 29 Mar 2015 16:16:52 GMT

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 differently. Join me as I discuss if our motivation to become vegan affects our dedication to remain vegan. I also share my opinion about people who identify as "plant-based" rather than "vegan."

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A Note to Excuse Me: Natural Foods Expo + Holistic Holiday at Sea Vegan Cruise

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 22:30:00 GMT

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 the country made it impossible for me to release this week's podcast episode. That's all you need to know, but if you want to listen to my adventures at the Natural Food Expo and my misadventures in FL and Mexico, take a listen. Regular podcast schedule resumes on March 29th!

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The Symbols of Easter and Passover: Honoring Tradition as well as Our Values

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 08 Mar 2015 20:39:15 GMT

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-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 honor the traditions of Easter and Passover while staying true to our values.

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Animals and The Age of Enlightenment: How thinkers in the 17th century paved the way for animal protection today

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 16:32:12 GMT

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 to to, but when we step back and look at it from a broader perspective, we can see the paradigm shifts that took place in terms of how we regard and treat animals. One of those shifts can be traced back to what is called The Age of Enlightenment, and that's what we explore today.

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Raccoon Rescue

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 30 Jan 2015 04:21:07 GMT

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 story about a little raccoon with distemper whose suffering took precedence over my fear.

Today's Tweetable: "One life matters - especially to the one whose life it is." Please share and tag @JoyfulVegan

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Rites and Wrongs: When Slaughter Rituals Mask Discomfort

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 24 Jan 2015 16:41:50 GMT

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. Though rites and rituals can be used for positive or innocuous effects, they can also disguise discomfort and make unjustifiable actions seem legitimate. They can be meaningless, arbitrary, and archaic. They can also mask cruelty to animals by being shrouded in religious sanctity. And that’s what we’re going to talk about today.

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How to Make a Vegan: Mainstreaming The 30-Day Vegan Challenge

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 10 Jan 2015 21:08:24 GMT

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 ideas, it answers every question related to eating, cooking, nutrition, and the social aspects of living vegan, including eating out, holidays, living with non-vegans, etc. We already know the material inspires vegans. Now, we need to get this book in as many hands as possible — for the animals, both human and non-human. Here's how!

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Seeking a Sense of Community (Stage 6 of What Happens When You Stop Eating Animals)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 28 Dec 2014 17:19:52 GMT

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 community. In today's episode, we return to our 10 Stages of What Happens When You Stop Eating Animals / Become Vegan and focus on what I think is the make-or-break stage for people: Stage 6: Finding a Sense of Community and Belonging.

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Victory for Elephants in Circuses

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 17:24:15 GMT

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 in circuses, but until then, we're forced to make frustratingly small, incremental steps toward that aim. I also share a couple phone calls and announce the arrival of The 30-Day Vegan Challenge.

Thank you to listener support and that of American Anti-Vivisection Society and FakeMeats.com.

Music by Gosta Berling.

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Vegan Traveling in Ireland: Plant-Based Eating in my Ancestor's Land

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 17:09:00 GMT

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 and enjoy! Many thanks to listeners and to American Anti-Vivisection Society and FakeMeats.com for sponsoring this episode.

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American Vegan in London

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 01:47:36 GMT

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 take you to Ireland with me, but for now, sit back and enjoy! I'm also including some questions from callers about the sustatainability of salmon, how to buy a car without leather seats, and if it's okay to not pay for non-vegan food when dining with non-vegans. This and more in this week's episode of Food for Thought.

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Animal Word Origins

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 12:20:42 GMT

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 common English-language words and how they relate to non-human animals. After listening, you'll never again be able to order a burrito without thinking about my favorite animal. I also include some listener calls, which range from a question about honey to what speciesism really means.

Thanks to listeners for their support as well as to The American Anti-Vivisection Society. Music provided and performed by Gosta Berling.

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Practical Answers to Real-World Vegan Concerns

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 05 Oct 2014 16:12:27 GMT

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 address all the time on the podcast, but as I was organizing calls, it struck me as a theme for today's episode. We’ve got one caller asking about how to be the vegan family member who's asked by children why you're vegan. We’ve got one caller asking about how to navigate talking to the organizers of an extracurricular outing that her son should be part of but that involves exploiting animals. And we’ve got another caller asking about how to respond to friends who insist that zoos are valuable for animals because they're places of conservation. Listen for my responses.

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Animals Are Not Plants

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 21 Sep 2014 17:59:44 GMT

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 today's episode, I share my experience working to stop backyard animal farming and slaughter in Oakland and why I think acting locally and politically for animals is imperative in changing the world for animals.

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The Power of Compassion

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 07 Sep 2014 16:05:24 GMT

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 the sadness of our society's rampant institutionalized animal abuse; and one from a doctor who looked for some guidance on how to talk to her patients about plant-based options. The main takeaway from today's episode is how much power compassion has to change the world.

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Indoor Cats with Outdoor Access

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 16:04:43 GMT

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 safe for them and safe for wildlife. In today's episode, I share my experience and emphasize that it's a custom decision based on situation, location, and individual cat.

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When You Stop Eating Animals — Evangelizing ("Vegan-gelizing")

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 03:29:29 GMT

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 proselytizing and why we can - and should - fully embrace the true meaning of what it means to be an evanglizer, or a "messenger of good news." Sharing our enthusiasm for something we are excited about is a very natural, human reaction. How other people respond to it is an entirely different story.

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Being the Vegan in the Room: Representing Veganism in a Joyful Way

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 21:50:36 GMT

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 ordering food in a non-vegan restaurant, dropping the "V" word into a non-vegan conversation, or meeting a friend of a friend who is on the Paleo (Pasturbation) diet.

I also include a number of "What Would Colleen Do?" phone calls, including one that asks what I (as a vegan) feed my cats, one that asks about how to "be the vegan in the room" - or rather "in the workplace" - from a woman starting a new job, and one from a caller who wants to know how to engage with her mother, who has just been diagnosed with cancer and does want to hear about how a plant-based diet might help.

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Palm Oil, Earth Balance, and Rainforest Destruction: Straw-Man Argument or Legitimate Connection?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 16:29:02 GMT

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 relationship between the production of animal-based MEAT and the destruction of rainforests). Grown in tropical regions, palm plantations are displacing rainforests, destroying orangutan habitats and wreaking havoc on the ecosystem. With good intentions, some activists have called for a boycott of Earth Balance, a vegan butter that uses palm oil as its primary fat, even though it doesn't source its palm from native orangutan habitats. Is it possible to source palm oil sustainably? For that matter, is it possible to source any historically unsustainable crop in a sustainable way? In today's episode, I weigh in on this issue and offer some food for thought.

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Vegan in Italy

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 17:51:11 GMT

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 international "Vegan Travel with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau" trip, which we premiered in Italy. We ate, we drank, we hiked, we cooked, we toured, we laughed, we cavorted, we met animals, and we reveled in the wonder of this country. By the end of the episode, you'll be wondering why anyone every thought it is "hard to be vegan in Italy." After all, that's where the edible food is. Enjoy!

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Feeding Wildlife: Is it Ever Okay?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 16:38:39 GMT

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 when I talk about being vegan?

*is it ever okay to feed birds, squirrels, deer, and other animals outside my home?

*how do I handle the fact that family members want to purchase hens in order to eat their eggs.

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2,500 Years of Veganism: A Brief History

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 18:00:41 GMT

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 distress over the violence inherent in killing animals for human use and consumption. My personal veganism is part of a long continuum of men and women – from ancient times until today – who stopped eating animals (and their eggs and milk) not because they witnessed a modern, mechanized, industrialized factory system but because they didn’t want to be part of the brutal and unnecessary process of turning sentient animals into butchered bodies.

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Beauty without Animal Cruelty

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 15:09:41 GMT

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 discuss the importance of supporting organizations and companies striving to vet this information for us so we, the consumer, can trust that what we buy has not contributed to violence against animals. I also talk about the line we have to walk as compassionate people knowing that - even when trying to make purchasing decisions that don't hurt animals - sometimes we do so because it isn't a perfect world.

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Advocating for Animals in Social Media

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 02 Jun 2014 06:11:21 GMT

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 who make hostile or passive aggressive comments about veganism and animal protection on their Facebook (et. al) page. I share my philosophy about interacting on social media and offer some guidance for planting seeds online. I also share my experience sleeping in our 20th California county and discovering a new "plant-based" neighbor, and I answer some questions from awesome callers, including one about humane meat and meatless Mondays and one about choosing animal rights organizations to support.

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Vegan in New York City

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 18 May 2014 23:31:05 GMT

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, this California snob admits that NYC does some things better than we do in the Golden State. I also answer a couple questions from some lovely women who are learning to remain joyful vegans in a non-vegan world.

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Knowing Where You End and Another Person Begins

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 04 May 2014 15:41:27 GMT

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 question about the myth that it costs more to eat healthfully. All of this follows my joyful riff about living among wildlife.

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The 30-Day Vegan Challenge is coming back! All I need is you.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 01 May 2014 13:43:51 GMT

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. Listen to this episode to find out why I need YOU to make this possible. We have only 30 days to make this possible!

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Vegan Weddings: How Dare You Reflect Who You Are on Your Special Day

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 15:15:34 GMT

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 care about most to please someone else. This plays out in many scenarios but especially during wedding-planning. Whether or not you're getting married, this episode will pertain to you, as it focuses on why you can and should speak up for who you are and what you want.

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Compassionate Fashion

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 15:09:21 GMT

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 affordable. Today, I share my thoughts about why it costs a little more to make ethical wares, and I assure you that you don't have to trade fashion for compassion. You can have both. I also explain how Colleen Patrick-Goudreau almost became Alexandra Goudrick. Tune in to find out what the heck I'm talking about!

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Benji: My Gateway Film into Animal Advocacy

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 17:02:34 GMT

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 grateful for seeing Benji in the theatre when I was 6 years old. I almost didn't make it through for all the tears I cried, but it is truly one of my earliest memories of realizing how empathic I am. If someone else is suffering, I can't help but suffer, too - and so we have the beginning of my animal advocacy. Also, some great callers with great questions for how to live compassionately and healthfully; i.e. vegan.

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I Am (Not) An Animal

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 22:46:48 GMT

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 today's sponsors: 22DaysNutrition.com, AnimaLearn.org, & FieldRoast.com. I also share the origins of other animal-related words (beast, creature, brute, brute and savage) and answer your questions and calls: one being from a student whose science teacher challenges her about animal issues in the middle of class and another being from a woman who wants advice for discarding her wool- and lambskin-lined boots. Finally, there's a question about the difference between Vitamin D2 and D3 - and yet another about what I feed my cats (for the umpteenth time: meat!).

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Vegan in Napa, Cruelty-Free Antibacterial Soap (Why It's Unnecessary), and Holy Roaches

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 00:09:42 GMT

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 Helena), and I answer such questions as "How do you respond to folks who say 'it must be hard to be vegan' as you stand there with a plate of carrots at a fancy wedding dinner?" and "How can I find vegan antibacterial soap" and "How do I humanely discourage roaches from taking up residence in my home?" Check out all this - and more - in today's episode...sponsored by FakeMeats.com - vegan meats galore!

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Lessons from a Kitchen Remodel + The Links Between Animal Advocacy and All Social Justice Issues

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 19:32:42 GMT

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 how to respond to people who say "it must be hard to be vegan," "I had a great weekend hunting," and "why don't animal advocates spend their time taking care of human issues instead of animal issues?" The last one hits a particularly raw nerve for me, and I spend a chunk of the episode demonstrating how animal issues touch every other social justice issue and how the problem isn't that there are people trying to make the world a more compassionate place; the problem is that there are so many people doing nothing at all. Please enjoy, share, and comment!

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Valuing One Life, Changing the Barometer, and Knowing You Can't Please Everyone!

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 16:36:25 GMT

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 which we measure all things vegan, and to coming to terms with the fact that we can't please everyone when trying to do good. An emailer in the "What Would Colleen Do?" segment asked how to handle the "vegan police" who criticize her for organizing dinner meet-ups at non-vegan restaurants.

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"One life matters - especially to the one whose life it is." ~Colleen Patrick-Goudreau #foodforthought

"Effective leaders do their best to make reasonable, mindful decisions, but they also know they can’t please everyone." ~Colleen Patrick-Goudreau #foodforthought

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Eight-Year Anniversary: An Uber Love Fest!

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 17:15:00 GMT

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.” The stories are as diverse as the listeners and reflect varied ages and backgrounds, but they all share common threads of hope, transformation, and compassion. I hope you are as moved by the letters as I am humbled by them. If you ever once thought that “people don’t change,” then you’re in for quite a treat. I warn you: there are 2 hours and 15 minutes of the love.

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The Shame of Overweight Vegans

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 04 Jan 2014 17:19:54 GMT

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 represent veganism with non-vegan, animal-loving co-workers and colleagues. The center of this episode, however, is my response to a woman who wrote to me to ask how I can help her reconcile her embarrassment about being vegan and overweight. Not surprisingly, I have an opinion. If you'd like to hear it, take a listen. If you like what you hear, please share it.

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Setting Boundaries, Reading Chaucer, and Talking Bees

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 21 Dec 2013 22:26:00 GMT

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 episode's emails and phone calls. In our segment, Verbal Vivisection, I dissect some positive animal idioms, such as "bee's knees" and "busy as a bee" and relatedly recite the first 14 lines of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales in Middle English!

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Creating a Foundation of Compassion

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 08 Dec 2013 16:15:00 GMT

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 proprietor. This episode is also the first in which I incorporate your phone calls, which include a question about living with a non-vegan husband, a question about communicating with family about vegan pregnancy, and one about talking about veganism in the most effective, compassionate way. I wrap up the episode with The Compassionate Life segment in which I establish that the foundation of veganism is compassion - from Pythagoras all the way to today. Today’s Tweetable: “When you speak to the highest in people, they respond with the highest that’s in them.”

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Being Vegan is a Means to An End. It is Not An End in Itself.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 19:17:00 GMT

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 guest house). I also answer your questions about whether or not it's "vegan" to visit natural history museums (that feature stuffed dead animals), about what I feed my cats, and about what my favorite teas are. I wrap up today's episode with The Compassionate Life segment in which I share my story about going from a compassionate child to a desensitized adult and back again. Today's Tweetable: "Being vegan is not about trying to be perfect. It’s about doing the best we can do avoid causing harm to someone else."

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A New Era for Food for Thought!

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 18:12:17 GMT

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 change is here! Check out today's brief episode in which I announce the new format for the podcast, including Through a Compassionate Lens (my weekly observations and experiences), Animalia (reviews of animals in arts and culture), Verbal Vivisection (how our language contributes to violence against animals), The Compassionist (my weekly essay), a call-in segment called WWCPGD?, and MORE! The possibilities for the new format are incredibly exciting, and I appeal to you for your support, feedback, and enthusiasm!

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What Happens When You Stop Eating Animals – Stage Three: Coming Out

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 17:09:00 GMT

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 closet? When is the best time to come out? How do you come out? To whom do you come out? And how do you respond to the reactions to your coming out? My intention in this episode is to empower you to come out in such a way that reflects your enthusiasm, demonstrates compassion for family and friends who may not understand (or who may not share your enthusiasm), and to reflect your autonomy.

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What Happens When You Stop Eating Animals – Stage Two: Guilt & Remorse

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 06 Oct 2013 15:00:00 GMT

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), today’s episode focuses on the second stage: Guilt & Remorse. This is the stage where we reflect upon the animals we once ate and feel bad for having done so.

Stage 2 is the stage when we say: "How could I have been part of the suffering of animals?" "How do I not get weighed down by the guilt I feel for having contributed to violence against them?" And "I feel bad for eating an animal product by mistake." In this episode, I talk about the difference between guilt and remorse, how to move through remorse through forgiveness, how there is no such thing as a perfect vegan, and I share some symbolic ways we can "make amends" to the animals.

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Humane Montaigne (mon*tayne)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 00:42:00 GMT

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 literary genre. In his aptly titled "Essays," he shares his thoughts - while referencing historical figures, philosophical thinkers, and poets - in order to work out his thoughts about the way to world worked and our place in it. Significantly for our purposes, he was one of the early post-Classical thinkers who challenged some fundamental aspects of Western thought, particularly the idea that we’re superior to other animals. Take a listen and join the Montaigne fan club.

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What Happens When You Stop Eating Animals - Stage One: Validation and the Voracious Consumption of Information

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 21:20:44 GMT

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 first stage: Validation and the Voracious Consumption of Information. This is the stage when you seek to get your hands on every book, every video, every bit of information you can to confirm with evidence what you already know in your heart. Join me today for the first episode of this series, and find out how I almost became a nun!

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The End of the Food for Thought Podcast?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 18 Jul 2013 17:23:00 GMT

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 copy of On Being Vegan, and how we can reach thousands more people - all with your help.

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¡Adiós, Cordera!: An 1892 Spanish Short Story (Read in English!)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:40:59 GMT

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 and Pinín, who love their family's cow, Cordera, like a mother. The family is very poor, and the father realizes that he must sell the beloved cow in order to pay rent. The children are heartbroken, and so is he. I'll let the story speak for itself.

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Verbal Vivisection: How Euphemisms, Oxymorons, and Doublespeak Disguise Our Violence Against Animals

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:48:00 GMT

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 hide it. I advocate using language that celebrates animals rather than denigrates them. I urge people to use language that says what we mean. Join me today as I talk about doublespeak, euphemisms, jargon, antonyms, oxymoron, semantics, lexical blindfolds, and other elements of language that conceal the truth in order to make us feel better about the horrific things we do to animals. I believe that as long as our violent treatment of animals stays hidden linguistically, our attitudes towards animals are unlikely to change, and they will continue to suffer. But if we choose words that promote compassion and speak truth, we can literally change the way we think about and thus treat animals. It just takes a little practice and awareness.

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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

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:31:11 GMT

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 compassionate child to desensitized adult to one whose compassion is re-awakened is key to inspiring it in others and to remaining awake ourselves. Once we become awake, however, another journey begins, and in today's episode, I introduce listeners to the 10 Stages we all go through once we become vegan. I believe that knowing that these stages are very real is crucial to feeling normal, crucial to understanding why people react the way they do when you tell them you’re vegan, and crucial to living in this world as a proud, joyful vegan who can effectively advocate for the animals and on behalf of a compassionate ethic.

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Vegan Dating

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 19:03:07 GMT

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 who want to date only vegans (i.e. like-minded folks who share similar values - something we all went!), the dilemma is the fact that because vegans represent a small segment of the general population (for now!), it narrows our choices somewhat. By the time you weed out potential partners based on age, location, gender, compatibility, etc., you're swimming alone in a pretty small pool. The obvious solution is to broaden our options by dating non-vegans, which comes with its own set of issues. Join me as I share my own experience dating an animal-eater and why it was his character - not his behavior - that drew me to him (and that eventually compelled him to become vegan). I also offer some resources on meeting like-minded folks and on how to best use non-vegan dating websites.

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Keeping a Vegan Home

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:06:00 GMT

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 complicated when you live with non-vegans who don't share your desire to draw that line. Join me today as I share some stories about how we can set reasonable boundaries unapologetically and with grace.

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Seven-Year Anniversary: An Uber Lovefest

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:51:09 GMT

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 reflect varied ages and backgrounds, but they all share common threads of hope and compassion. I hope you are as moved by the letters as I am humbled by them. If you ever once thought that "people don't change," then you're in for quite a treat.

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A Tribute to Schuster and Michael: Loved and Lost

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:35:08 GMT

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 from one another. They both filled this world with love and joy, and they live on through the telling of their stories.

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Re-Reading the Classics Through the Lens of Compassion: Bambi and Frankenstein

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:32:39 GMT

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 everywhere you look – including in art. I’m most excited by the presence of works of art that span mediums, cultures, genres, and decades, which covertly and overtly illustrate the reverence we have for animals but also the cultural and personal consequences of our violence towards them. Join me today as I explore this topic through two popular novels: Bambi: A Life in the Woods by Felix Salten and Frankenstein by Mary Shelly.

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A Journey Through England and Scotland Through the Eyes of an Animal-Centric, Anglophilic, Literary Geek

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:31:14 GMT

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 at wonderful vegetarian restaurants, meet British icons Alan Davies and David Mitchell, and hear poetry by William Wordsworth? It's all here in today's episode!

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I Don't Eat Fake Meat: An Etymological Appeal for Living (and Speaking) Compassionately

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 03:39:42 GMT

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 existing paradigm that sees animals as ours to hurt, ours to eat, ours to kill, ours to use, as ours to do with whatever we please. OR we can choose words that reflect a new compassionate paragigm: one that sees animals as ours to share this planet with – not as subjects of ours but as co-habitants, as fellow Earthlings. We can shift that paradigm everytime we open our mouths to speak. Join me on an etymological journey that demonstrates that how we talk about animals can liberate THEM and US from our violence against them.

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The 30-Day Vegan Challenge: Your Personal Guide for Living Compassionately and Healthfully

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:19:53 GMT

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-changing program that enables you to join anytime and immediately log in to your very own password-protected account to access the daily messages, videos, audio podcasts, resources, and recipes! Addressing your every question and challenge, The 30-Day Vegan Challenge holds your hand the entire time, helping you to break free from old habits and to experience lasting benefits – both tangible and intangible. Stick around for the entirety of the podcast, as I read an incredibly beautiful email at the end that testifies to the power of compassion!

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Disagreement is not Disrespect

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 21:53:17 GMT

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 episode is for you. Is it "respect" someone is looking for when they say that, or is it "approval?" Is it okay for vegans to disagree, and can they still do so with respect? (Pssst...the answer is yes!) Find out that and more (including how there is no such thing as an "animal-eating vegan," though some people declare themselves to be) in today's episode.

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John Oswald – a Scottish Voice for Compassion

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 25 May 2012 21:50:00 GMT

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. Join me as I celebrate The Scottish Voice of Compassion and read excerpts from his essay,"The Cry of Nature: An Appeal to Mercy and Justice on Behalf of the Persecuted Animals.”

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Responses to 'I'm Vegan' and How to Reply

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 04 May 2012 19:18:00 GMT

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 that takes place when someone says "I'm vegan." Some responses can throw the vegan for a loop, including: "I'm vegan, too, but I eat chicken, fish, and eggs" or "I tried being vegan, but I felt tired and lethargic" or "I used to be vegan, but now I buy 'humane' meat, dairy, and eggs and feel good being connected to my food" or "I used to be vegan, but my acupuncturist told me I had to start eating (animal) meat again, and so I have." Take a listen, and hopefully some of my suggestions will help when replying to such statements.

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Six-Year Anniversary: An Uber Lovefest

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 02:25:00 GMT

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 reflect varied ages and backgrounds, but they all share common threads of hope and compassion. I hope you are as moved by the letters as I am humbled by them. If you ever once thought that "people don't change," then you're in for quite a treat.

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Vegan with Child: A Healthy Combination

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:24:00 GMT

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, folate/folic acid, calcium, Omega 3 fatty acids/DHA) and resources and books for being a healthy, happy, pregnant vegan.

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The Newest Diet Fad: Paleo

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:22:00 GMT

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 flesh and fluids. You might call this a "retro" diet in that in doesn't look forward; it looks backwards. Way backwards! Not backwards 10 years or 100 years but 20,000 years! Join me as I discuss the The Paleo Diet: why it's not sustainable, why it's a just fad, why its claims cannot be substantiated, and why it appeals to people who Pasturbate.

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It's a Girl! (and Other Announcements)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:37:00 GMT

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 gratitude for all your support.

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Big Vegan Finds in Little Places

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:43:00 GMT

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 shares her experiences from a recent trip to Animal Place, a sanctuary for farmed animals in Grass Valley, CA, whose population is only 200, when you factor in the human and non-human residents. :) In advance, she thanks Earth Balance and Vegan Essentials for their support and asks listeners to forgive her incessant use of the word "amazing" in this episode.

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The Pleasures and Politics of Yellowstone National Park

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:20:00 GMT

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 landscape, it's also difficult to see the bison and wolves and not think of the challenges they once faced (both brought to near-extinction) and continue to face now. Join me on a journey through Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks for some politics and pleasure (including favorite hikes and favorite vegan eats)!

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Vegan Outreach to Restaurants

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 11:35:00 GMT

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, just making this change is enough to be part of contributing to a compassionate and nonviolent world But you may want to do even more. So today, I talk about an easy and effective form of advocacy that has countless ripple effects: reaching out to restaurants to encourage them to offer more vegan options or to at least acknowledge on their menus vegan dishes they already have or non-vegan dishes that can be easily veganized.

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The Moral Crusade Against Foodies

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:48:00 GMT

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 to openly take Michael Pollan and his fellow Excuse-itarians to task for romanticizing, ritualizing, rationalizing, fetishizing, and sexualizing the consumption of animals and their secretions. They're dominating the discourse, and it's not the vegans who are losing. It's the animals who are losing. Join me as I read B.R. Myers' article from the March 2011 issue of The Atlantic.

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How to Talk to Hunters (or anyone with whom you disagree)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 17:18:00 GMT

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’s the thing about compassion: it’s gotta be equal opportunity or it’s just inauthentic. It’s easy to be compassionate towards like-minded people; the challenge is choosing to have compassion towards those with whom we disagree. Check out this episode for tips and suggestions on communicating with compassion - but only if you want to create change in the world.

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Finding Abundance while Traveling Vegan — in General and in Ireland!

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 12:49:00 GMT

With loads of general tips for finding vegan food in airports, preparing for airplanes, choosing veg-friendly hotels, and traveling internationally, I end this episode with details of my recent travels to Ireland, interpersing food tales with some of our favorite things to do - related to literature (Yeats and more), history (particularly in Dublin and Kilkenny), nature (hikes in Connemara), and animal protection (Donkey Sanctuary and Ballynahinch Castle).

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The Shearing of Sheep

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:46:00 GMT

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 of them. Whether it's their wool we're shearing, their skin we're wearing, their flesh we're eating, or their milk we're taking, we value sheep as we do other domesticated animals: simply for what we can take from them until they're all used up and shipped to slaughter - literally.

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Critters on the Streets - When to Intervene (Part Two)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 06:34:00 GMT

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 homeless, lost, in distress, being abused, being neglected, or animals who are dead. Although it would be easier and more convenient to turn away, I can't just write it off as being someone else's problem. Because if it's not my problem, whose is it? By virtue of being part of a larger community, I can’t help but feel a responsibility to care for all its members, particularly those who are the most vulnerable.

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Losing Weight - Part Two: Calorie Reduction

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:16:00 GMT

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, weight loss is not automatic for everyone. Rather than promise that "if you go vegan, you will lose weight," it's much more accurate to say "people who switch from an animal-based diet to a plant-based diet tend to lose weight effortlessly because plants are much less calorie-dense than animal flesh and secretions." For those for whom weight loss is a goal, it's simply a numbers game: decreasing energy intake and increasing calorie output – and remember – calories are just units of energy. Today we talk about reducing calories.

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Critters on the Streets - When to Intervene (Part One)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:41:00 GMT

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Losing Weight - Part One: Calorie Expenditure

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 24 May 2010 10:16:00 GMT

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Five Favorite (Japanese) Foods: Miso, Sushi, Agar, Sea Vegetables, Shiitake/Maitake Mushrooms

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:17:00 GMT

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 refrigerator. Get tips on how to prepare the most delicious mushrooms on the planet (whether you get them dried or fresh). Discover the true meaning of the word "sushi," which has nothing to do with one fish, two fish, three fish, or bluefish. Learn how you can use agar, the compassionate gelatin of the sea, and find out about the healthful properties of various sea vegetables and how to include them in your diet.

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Finding Sanctuary

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 10:18:00 GMT

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 sanctuaries. Sanctuaries are sacred places - after all, the word comes from the Latin word sanctus, which means "holy." They provide solace, safety, and lifelong care for animals who have been neglected, abused, and abandoned. They are places where animals heal and people transform. They are where individuals are given names - not numbers -- and who serve as ambassadors for their species. They are places of freedom, hope, and healing - whether they serve farmed animals, wild animals, "exotic" animals, or domestic animals. Join me on a visit to some of my favorite sanctuaries in the United States and across the globe.

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Favorite Food: For the Love of Lentils

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:20:00 GMT

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 world to symbolize wealth, prosperity, and abundance in the coming year. In this episode, we discuss different types of lentils, how to cook them, some favorite simple recipes, and nutrition information, interspersed with information about our compassionate business partners: Earth Balance and Field Roast. Enjoy!

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Art and Consciousness

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 11:19:00 GMT

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 our shared human experience, and its ability to raise our consciousness. What that means is every book I read, every film I watch, every piece of art I see has the potential to deepen my consciousness, to reflect a larger truth about who I am, to - in short - make me a better person. In this episode, I focus on the narrative of film and how it enables us to learn lessons, remember the lessons of the past, find heroes, see ourselves in the characters, and perhaps know ourselves better. As part of our individual and collective consciousness, stories tell us about our culture, our history. They reveal our strengths and weaknesses; they make the tragedies more palatable and the victories more epic. Join me for a discussion of this, for a summary of my favorite films that reflect a consciousness about animals, and for a description of what I think is the most beautiful and important movie ever made.

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The Compassionate Gift Guide - 2009

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:20:00 GMT

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 “holidays” have already passed, please don’t tune it out. The information is relevant ANYTIME and ALL the time, and you’ll be happy you listened to hear about these fabulous companies and their equally fabulous products for healthful, happy, humane living.

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The Color of Animals

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:21:00 GMT

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 attributable to plants. Learn why farmed salmon (90% of salmon eaten in the United States) are not really pink, why the yolk of chicken's eggs are so yellow, and why captive pink flamingos (i.e. those in zoos) are not really pink. Related to color, we also talk about the animals who suffer for the white of their skin.

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Man’s Place in the Animal World by Mark Twain

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:22:00 GMT

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 renown ("The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County") to the published and unpublished pieces he wrote up until his death in 1910. In addition to his short story, "A Dog's Tale," read back in July 2009, I've taken great delight in Twain's essays, letters, and other short stories also dedicated to animals and his conclusion that they are superior to humans - evidenced in today's essay: The essay I’m going to read, “Man’s Place in the Animal World” is similar in content to “Letters from a Dog to Another Dog Explaining and Accounting for Man, though it is decidedly lighter in tone, as evident by the full title: “Letters from a Dog to Another Dog Explaining and Accounting for Man by Author, Newfoundland Smith. Translated from the Original Doggerel by M.T.”

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My Evolution Through Cats: A Tribute and a Memorial to Simon

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:24:00 GMT

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 person,” “cow person,” “turkey person,” “pig person,” but that's another story). The most profound transformations I’ve experienced have all revolved around animals – whether it was through the animals I stopped eating or the animals with whom I’ve shared my home and life. This is a universal story about loving and letting go with a very special musical ending.

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Five Favorite Kitchen Tools

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:25:00 GMT

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 like what you’re using to cook, if you don’t feel comfortable or if you find it difficult or if you find it dangerous, then you’re going to be less inclined to do it! No matter what the hobby or activity, there are appropriate tools or accoutrements and inappropriate or inadequate ones. Listen to this episode to discover my Five Favorite Kitchen Tools and how they inspire and empower.

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How to Read the "Nutrition Facts" Label

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:27:00 GMT

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 for to ensure you're avoiding such unnecessaries as trans fats, how to identify animal products in the ingredients list, and how to understand the health claims made by manufacturers. Even though this episode is U.S.-specific, we're certain you'll get a lot out of it wherever you live.

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A Dog's Tale: A Short Story by Mark Twain

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:27:00 GMT

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 more famous works, the story received public and critical acclaim, and as Diane Beers writes in her book, For the Prevention of Cruelty,it “is to this day a persuasive literary weapon for animal advocacy.” And I agree with her when she writes, “Twain’s deceptively simple little tale gave a powerful voice to the voiceless and laid bare human cruelty and arrogance.” A lovely sad tale worthy of remembrance.

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Down with Feathers

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:28:00 GMT

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 cultural shift in terms of how the public viewed feathered hats. A once-coveted fashion item became the symbol of cruelty and selfishness as the result of a boycott against it. Today, feathers and down - cruelly-begotten products of an incredibly lucrative industry - show up stuffed in our comforters and puffed up in our coats. Though geese and ducks are the primary victims, ostriches, too, suffer immense pain and distress as the result of humans taking their soft down and colorful plumes.

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Three-Year Anniversary Show: An Unabashed Lovefest

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 10:29:00 GMT

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 reflect varied ages and backgrounds, but they all share common threads of hope and transformation. I hope you are as moved by the letters as I am humbled by them. If you ever once thought that "people don't change," then you're in for quite a treat.

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The Compassionate Kitchen: Eating Healthfully Affordably

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:29:00 GMT

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 eating whole food. I’m talking about considering all the costs of our food consumption – costs to our health, costs to the Earth, costs to the people who produce it, costs to the animals, costs to our spirits. Join me as I offer five suggestions for eating healthfully while being budget-conscious. (This episode is part of our "Compassionate Series," which features favorite companies/organizations/products/experts in the context of the topic. Enjoy!)

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Rabbit Tales

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 11:30:00 GMT

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 experiments in vivisection labs, farmed and killed for their fur, sold in pet stores, and so much more. Given all this, it’s a wonder how a dismembered rabbit foot could possibly represent “good luck.” Join me as I frame our exploitation of and relationship to rabbits within pop culture and literature.

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Memorials to Animals

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:30:00 GMT

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 celebrated writers (Robinson Jeffers, John Galsworthy, Eugene O'Neill, William Cowper), who memorialize their lost animal companions with whom they lived and loved. May you find joy and solace in their words.

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The Compassionate Bathroom

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 11:31:00 GMT

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 fact that neither the FDA nor the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which regulate cosmetics/personal care and household products, respectively, require animal testing to ensure the safety of their products. In other words, there is no law that mandates animal testing for cosmetics and household products. Learn about the common animal tests used to test safety, the alternatives that are slowly replacing these tests, and some fabulous companies whose products deserve a place in every compassionate person's bathroom. (This episode is part of our "Compassionate Series," which features favorite companies/organizations/products/experts in the context of the topic. Enjoy!)

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Diseases of Civilization (aka "Lifestyle Diseases")

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:47:00 GMT

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"(Alzheimer's disease, atherosclerosis, asthma, cancer, chronic liver disease, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, osteoporosis, stroke, depression, diverticulitis, gallstones, and obesity). In low-income countries, people predominantly die of infectious diseases, such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and influenza. we’ve come so far in learning how to prevent infectious diseases. We should all be very grateful that we don’t have to contend with malaria on a daily basis – that we wake up and have little chance of contracting whooping cough. But what have we traded this for? We have all the information we need to prevent 80% of premature deaths and we do nothing. For what?

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The Compassionate Gift Guide - 2008

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:54:00 GMT

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Food for the Road: Packed Lunches and PIcnics

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:47:00 GMT

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 looking for quick and easy meals; whether you're someone who works outside - as a gardener or landscaper, carpenter or construction worker; whether you're going on a picnic, going camping, or taking a road trip or a plane ride, you may want to listen to this episode. Packed with ideas and suggestions for a number of different sandwiches, snacks, and salads (grain, pasta, noodle, fruit, bean, tofu, or tempeh), Food for the Road leaves no stone unturned.

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Little Boy Pig: A Genetically Modified Tale

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:46:00 GMT

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 my pleasure to read this moving tale by the talented Shad Clark.

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Where do I get my calcium if I don't drink cow's milk?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 08:52:00 GMT

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 explore the rationale behind human adults drinking another animal's milk when we don't even drink our own species' milk into adulthood. Perhaps all the calves are laughing at us, for even they stop drinking their own mothers' milk when they become adults. In other words, I think we have a lot to learn from the cows.

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Celebrating Halloween and Thanksgiving Without Compromising Your Values

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:08:00 GMT

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 informs our consciousness about these holidays is myth, which is fine. It’s fine to use myth to create rituals and traditions, but the point I make in this episode is that we pick and choose our cultural and personal traditions all the time, and these choices don't necessarily reflect some historical fact. I also spend a great deal of time talking about how vegan children can partake in all the fun of Halloween without being deprived. Finally, I offer some suggestions for using Halloween as an opportunity for advocacy.

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Drawing the Line: How Vegan is Vegan?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:46:00 GMT

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 begin to consider the ethical issues of consuming animal products. Though I don't pretend to have the one definitive answer, I am happy to share my thoughts.

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Honoring the Animals We Eat - Just Like the Native Americans

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:47:00 GMT

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 Americans." Not only does this attempt to assuage our discomfort make no difference to the animals we kill (for naught), I wonder: who's praying for the animals who are still alive? Who's weeping for those who need our help? And if it's so compassionate to pray over an animal while we slit her throat, isn't it even MORE compassionate to pray over an animal and NOT slit her throat? Join me as I explore what's really underneath this third-rail issue and as I suggest that it is not only insulting to the animals but to the Native Americans themselves.

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The Favors We Do Animals

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:22:00 GMT

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 thing one has a mind to do." We tend to be quite adept at finding ways to justify our behavior, especially when it is either unnecessary or ethically questionable. When it comes to eating animals, we don't only justify it on the grounds that it benefits US; we actually have the nerve to justify it on the grounds that it actually benefits the animals. Focusing on a few of these common assertions ("cows need to be milked or they'll fall ill," "we give animals life," and "dying by our hands is better than dying by the hands of violent predators."), I offer my own perspective in response.

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Greening Your Life

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:50:00 GMT

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 Arugula, Beet Greens, Bok Choy, Brussels Sprouts, Collard greens, Cabbage, Chard, Chicory, Dandelion Greens, Endive, Escarole, Iceberg Lettuce, Kale, Kohlrabi, Mustard Greens, Purslane, Romaine, Sorrel, Spinach, Tatsoi, Turnip Greens, Watercress – and so many others. Join me as I talk about seven of these green leafies - their history, their etymology, how to store and wash them, how to cook them, and how to make them delicious so that you'll get them in your body - any which way.

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How Does Your Garden Grow? (Without Animal Products!)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:51:00 GMT

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 this much-requested episode, learn how organic matter from plants (i.e. compost) enriches the soil, how animal slaughterhouse waste is unnecessary to create a healthy and abundant garden, and how to create harmony with all the creatures in your garden - even the snails!

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Eating for World Peace

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:07:00 GMT

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 to create the world we all envision - a world of peace and kindness and nonviolence and high consciousness. The excerpt I read provides an appropriate segue to talk briefly about the USDA's "Animal Damage Control" program (now euphemistically called (Wildlife Services) which kills millions of wild animals every year on behalf of cattle, sheep, and other "livestock" ranchers. Just one more reason that animal consumption and "environmentalism" cannot co-exist.

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Living Among Meat-Eaters - Part II

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 08 May 2008 09:11:00 GMT

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’m referring are not just romantic. Mixed relationships include those between friends, co-workers, family members, and most certainly between parents and children. In this episode, Part II, I want to offer some very specific suggestions for effectively coping with a non-vegetarian partner, family member, or friend. It's all about the art of finding the balance line between speaking your truth and remaining humble.

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The Safety of Supplements

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:54:00 GMT

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 mineral supplements as a shortcut to health. Though supplements may be essential when there is a true deficiency or need, they can be unnecessary at best or detrimental at worst when we use them as a substitute for a healthful diet. Join me as I talk about the safety - or lack thereof - of antioxidant supplements, (namely beta carotene, vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin C, selenium, and zinc); about whether or not we need to supplement such things as iron, folic acid, calcium, vitamin D, and DHA; and about the best multivitamin to take, assuming, of course, that it is necessary to take a multivitamin.

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The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:54:00 GMT

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 Gaol"; and his 50,000-word letter, called "De Profundis," Oscar Wilde is not widely acclaimed for his children's stories. Sweet, didactic, and full of imagery, his children's stories were compiled in The Happy Prince and Other Talesand published in 1888. He created them as bedtime stories for his two sons, and though they do not reflect the wit and acumen of the brilliant writer, they do reflect his desire to teach the value of having a selfless heart. "The Happy Prince" is a lovely little story about selfless prince and a selfless bird: a little swallow who sacrifices himself to save others.

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Two-Year Anniversary Show: A Veritable Lovefest

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 09:57:00 GMT

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 listeners and reflect varied ages and backgrounds, but they all share common threads of hope and transformation. I hope you are as moved by the letters as I am humbled by them. If you ever once thought that "people don't change," then you're in for a surprise and a treat.

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Five Favorite Foods: Carrots, Dates, Walnuts, Oats, Brussels Sprouts

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 09:55:00 GMT

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’ve been doing this work is that even the most basic foods are still foreign to people. So, today I talk - at length! - about these five favorites.

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Definition: Vegan

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:59:00 GMT

"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. We're "allowed" to have whatever we want. Nobody’s stopping us. It’s not illegal. We don’t follow a set of dietary laws, and we are technically quite capable. It’s not a matter of not being "able to," it’s not a matter of "can" and "cannot." It’s a matter of not WANTING to. Being vegan is not about restriction. Or limitation. Or rules. Or doctrine. We're not forbidden to eat animals. we don’t WANT to eat animals. It's a choice - and a powerful choice that has the potential to heal the entire planet. Yes, I said it. Join me today as I define what it means to be vegan and why we should be thankful to the late Donald Watson for coining the word "vegan" and sparing us the title of "vitan," "benevore," or "sanivore." (And for the record, we eat bread.)

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The Anarchist - His Dog

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:00:00 GMT

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 playwright, created many sympathetic characters who make principled stands. And that is why I chose this story for today's narrative; it is about a little boy named Stubby who takes a very principled stand to protect his dog, Hero.

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Are You Serious? Strategies for Good Communication

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:56:00 GMT

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 very well thought out, such as "If everyone went vegetarian, the world would be overrun with farm animals!" or "Don't you care about plants? They have feelings, too!" or "So you're vegetarian? Do you eat fish?" In the spirit of effective advocacy and good communication, I offer some strategies for responding and some coping skills for staying sane when confronted with the same jokes and retorts again and again again ... and again. Sometimes it's helpful to clarify things by first asking: "Are you serious?"

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I Eat Only "White Meat" - In Defense of Chickens

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 10:00:00 GMT

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 admiration doesn't translate into kindness towards them. Chickens born, kept, and killed for their flesh and for their eggs may very well be the most abused animals on the planet. Of the over 10 billion animals killed for human consumption in the U.S. every year, over 9.4 billion of these animals are chickens, including those killed once their "egg production" drops. This mass slaughter affects not only the victims themselves but those who are paid to do this difficult and bloody work. Please join me as I explore the effects of eating "only white meat."

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Acts of Forgiveness - What Humans Can Learn from Non-Human Animals

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:15:00 GMT

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 sanctuary intimately and writes about them on the Peaceful Prairie blog. In today's episode, I read Joanna's essay called Portrait of Marcie... A Beautiful Soul. Marcie, and so many animals who have no reason to ever trust a human again, has much to teach us about forgiveness.

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To Florida: An Apology

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:01:00 GMT

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 many wonderful meals in the fair state of Florida.

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The Vegetarian Philosophy of Pythagoras, as told by Ovid in "The Metamorphoses"

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:01:00 GMT

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 philosophy of vegetarianism is beautifully memorialized in Ovid's great epic poem, The Metamorphoses. Early vegetarians were called "Pythagoreans," and 2,500 years after his death, his admonitions against slaughtering animals for human consumption still ring true.

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Favorite Foods: Beans!

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 10:04:00 GMT

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, learn a number of fast dishes you can make with black beans, white beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, black-eyed peas, and chick-peas, and find out once and for all how to deal with the discomfort that some people experience when they eat the big, bad bean. By the end of this episode, you'll realize that the bean has been your best friend all along; you just needed to understand where this luscious legume was coming from.

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Marks of Domination: The Branding of Human and Animal Slaves

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:04:00 GMT

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 punishment and identification during the European/American slave trade, and it continues to this day on ranches all over the American West. Brands cruelly and successfully denote ownership and domination, and we examine their presence in animal and human slavery in today's episode, ending with a poem by African-American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906), son of former slaves, who understood "why the caged bird sings."

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A Passionate Life

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:05:00 GMT

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 conversation, Louise sang. Responding to every single sound in her environment, tuned into the world's pitch, rhythm, timbre, tone, color, phrasing, cadence, tempo, inflection, leaving no call unnoticed, unheeded, unanswered, Louise let her voice be heard. Until one day when her voice changed from song- filled to quiet. Join me as I read a beautiful story of transformation.

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Thanksgiving FOR the Birds

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 09:06:00 GMT

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. Whatever meaning we attribute to this Thanksgiving holiday is most certainly not lost (in fact, it is enhanced) by creating food-based rituals that affirm rather than take life, that demonstrate compassion and empathy rather than selfishness and gluttony, that celebrate the fact that no one need be sacrificed in order that we should eat. In today's episode, I offer a number of different menus for a beautiful holiday feast that delights the senses and reflects our values.

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Compassionate Clichés

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:07:00 GMT

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 proverbs denigrates animals and contributes to our violence against them; I'd like to take a look at the origins of some of these expressions and offer some compassionate versions that will replace the more violent, offensive ones. My hope is that we can find ways to express ourselves that reflect not exploitation and violence but respect, compassion, empathy, kindness, and truth.

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On the Road: Traveling as a Vegan (with a Focus on Italy, London, and - Florida)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 08:55:00 GMT

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 "abroad," we explore the abundant resources out there for planning a vegan voyage, and I offer some tips on getting Pizza Hut to treat you like royalty. I also share my thoughts about why we should treat ourselves like children when we travel, and why I'm moving to Italy as soon as possible.

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Raising Vegan Children - Social Situations

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 10:19:00 GMT

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 behavior, guide us as parents, guide us as a society. We do everything we can to prevent them from seeing images of animal cruelty and suffering, so why would we go behind their backs and support the very thing they would find anathema - that WE find anathema? Why would we pay other people to do to animals what we - what children - would be traumatized by – quite literally. Today's episode is about raising our children in such a way that it’s consistent with our own values, their own values, and with the messages we’re already giving them: to be kind, caring, compassionate people. Today's episode is about raising vegan children, how to navigate non-vegan birthday parties, family occasions, classroom events, and other specific scenarios for living in a world that seems to value convenience over compassion.

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Poetry's Plea for Animals

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 09:10:00 GMT

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 animals and about the plight of animals who are at the mercy of humans. It published in 1927 and contains such chapters as "Burden-Bearers," "In War Service," "The Last and Least of Things," "Braves of the Hunt," "In Captivity," and "Performing Animals." As subjects of these poems, animals are exalted in ways they have yet to witness off the page. These poems serve as touchstones that link us to the early pioneers of the animal protection movement, and they are the inspiration that can keep us moving forward.

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The Fall of the Excuse-itarians (or The Emperor is Naked!)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 26 Aug 2007 09:11:00 GMT

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 fiercely honest criticism of Michael Pollan’s book in the September 2007 issue of the magazine, and I read it here. It’s called "Hard to Swallow: The gourmet’s ongoing failure to think in moral terms." Myers adeptly scrutinizes Pollan’s bogus arguments, chews them up, and spits them out. Though the doublespeak of such "excuse-itarians" as Michael Pollan has always been very clear to me, it was incredibly satisfying to have a respected writer agree that Pollan’s justifications leave as bitter a taste in his mouth as they do in mine. And to have it published in a magazine such as The Atlantic gives me great reason for hope. (See previous podcast episode called "The Rise of the Excuse-itarians.")

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Living Among Meat-Eaters - Part I

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 09:12:00 GMT

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 insensitive reactions have nothing to do with you. They reflect a resistance on the part of the non-vegetarian to take an honest and thoughtful look in the mirror held up for them. Though meat-eaters may feel as though they're being judged or made to feel guilty, it's often just a matter of the vegetarian reflecting back his or her own truth and compassion. But vegetarians don't get off the hook that easily. As much as we each have own process and transition to work through as we experience our own awakenings, we have to honor the transition of the people with whom we share our lives. Even though we may feel completely changed, we may forget to look at how our changes are affecting our partner. As much as we want him or her to be understanding and compassionate, we have to provide the same compassion and understanding.

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The High Costs of Cheap Meat

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 12 Aug 2007 09:13:00 GMT

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 at the government subsidies that make food artificially cheap, and by looking at costs that go beyond mere dollars: those of the environment, the lives of the animals, our health, and our peace of mind. I also offer some thoughts about why it's no harder for a person of 75 to change her habits than it is for a person of 20.

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The Practical Aspects of Being Vegan

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 09:05:00 GMT

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 animal-derived ingredients on food labels? Can I still call myself "vegan" if I eat something like honey? These are some of the questions that arise for people who find themselves newly conscious of animal suffering and who don't want to participate in it. And these are also some of the issues that deter people who may be interested in "becoming vegan" but who think it would be too difficult or who think they have to live up to some kind of "vegan perfection." Join me as I address these concerns and offer some suggestions for the practical aspects of living a compassionate lifestyle.

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Motherhood and Maternal Instincts

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 09:14:00 GMT

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 drive to protect her young - what we call maternal instinct - is pure and fierce and real. We even call it an instinct - the maternal instinct. Any right-minded person would agree that this instinct exists in ALL animals. If we know this to be true, then how can we so arrogantly deny animals their desire to fulfill that very basic, fierce, real, powerful instinct? In this episode, I share a couple very moving stories about the connection between cows and their babies and how denying mothers this fundamental experience is one of the cruelest things we do.

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Leather: Not an Innocent By-Product

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 08:53:00 GMT

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. Far from the altruistic industry this perception implies, the leather industry is inherently linked with the meat industry, providing the latter with much-needed profits and incentive to survive. In addition to the abuse that takes place in the slaughter industry, the leather industry is also responsible for the suffering and death of animals targeted specifically for their skins. Add to that the huge amount of energy and toxins necessary to turn once-living skins into preserved hides, and you've got an industry that doesn't come out looking good after all.

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All About Tofu

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 09:14:00 GMT

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, tofu has many advantages over its animal-based cousin, namely that no calf is harmed in the making of it. Tune in for more on that, for tips on cooking with it, and for information about the different textures (silken, soft, medium, firm, extra firm). This is an information-packed episode that will inspire and empower you and demystify the "big white blob."

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Animal Advocacy and Emotional Stress

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 09:15:00 GMT

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 the pain of the awareness of animal suffering and also how to be an effective advocate for animals. These two things go hand in hand; if we don't take care of ourselves, we will be very ineffective as advocates, and if we aren't doing something to be part of the solution, we're missing an opportunity to feel better - to feel hopeful.

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BBQs, Burgers, and Backyard Bites

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:16:00 GMT

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 serve at a BBQ: ideas for the grill (including vegetable skewers, marinated eggplant, polenta with pesto, portabello mushrooms, corn on the cob, BBQ tempeh, and fruit), recipes for salads (such as Thai slaw, spinach salad, pasta salad), and, of course, dessert. I also talk briefly about why the safest way to avoid the carcinogenic compounds that form on cooked meat is to not eat it. Heterocyclic amines, the cancer-causing compounds found on meat (including "beef," "pork," "chicken," or "fish") cooked at high temperatures (whether grilled, BBQd, or pan-fried) do not form on plant foods. Just one more reason to leave animals off our plates.

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Grateful for Goats

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 06 Jun 2007 09:17:00 GMT

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 goats. Full of spunk and spark and life, we betray them by killing them for their flesh, by exploiting them for their milk, by exposing them to painful military experiments, and by humiliating them in a variety of other ways. This episode is dedicated to Neptune, a most remarkable being.

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Fish Consumption and By-Catch

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 22 May 2007 09:17:00 GMT

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, and for ecosystems. In addition to the 17 billion aquatic animals we kill in the U.S. for human consumption, countless animals are killed as "by-catch" or "incidental catch." These are the unintended but inevitable victims of the commercial fishing industry. Though we may see one fish on our plate or five shrimp in our seafood salad, countless numbers of animals were dredged up and killed for the individuals we consume.

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Like Animals

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 14 May 2007 09:18:00 GMT

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 lowliest place in society and then blame them for being "animals." We compare them to humans and consider them lowly and forget that we're the ones writing that story. If we're the barometer against which we measure everyone else in the natural world, well surely they'll always fall short. But what if our criteria were different? What if value and worthiness were determined by how fast you could run. Or how high you could fly. Or on the ability to climb mountains without rope but only four hooves. How would humans fare then?

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Teen (and College-Age) Vegetarians

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 07 May 2007 09:18:00 GMT

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 their parents when they make the decision to become vegetarian/vegan, and we talk about why this is and how we can remedy it. Making this lifestyle change is an adjustment for everyone, and it's important to recognize this, no matter what age we are. We offer some specific suggestions for family dinners and provide some insight into why sheep get a bad rep for being herd animals, when humans display just as much need to be part of the crowd as our wooly friends. If you've been considered a "black sheep" - whatever your age - this episode is for you.

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Peace for Pigs

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 09:19:00 GMT

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 a variety of ways: as research tools, as "food animals," in high school science classes, as entertainment in a blood sport called "hog-baiting" or "hog dogging," as victims of hunting. We also talk about how our language shapes our perception of them and, thus, our treatment of them, and we examine the cycle of violence inherent in hiring men to work in slaughterhouses, desensitizing them to violence, and then essentially supporting abusive and sadistic behavior - just because we like bacon. The cycle of violence makes its final stop in the homes of these slaughterhouse workers, where alcoholism and domestic abuse is commonplace. Finally, we end on a positive note with a beautiful poem by Pulitzer-prize winning poet, Galway Kinnell - who pays homage to our porcine friends in "St Francis and the Sow."

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Eat Your Vegetables!

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 09:23:00 GMT

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 number of suggestions and tips for incorporating more plant foods into our diet - from chopping veggies and planning meals in advance to identifying what it is we think we're craving and joining a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture). Because there is so much to say, today's podcast is a little longer than usual, and because there is so much MORE to say, consider this Part I in an ongoing series on this particular topic. And because Mom was right all along when she nagged you to "eat your vegetables," give her a call and tell her so.

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Turning the Tables

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 08:30:00 GMT

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 health, those aiming for a plant-based diet are definitely on the right track, especially considering how few vegetables people are eating these days. When it comes to ethics, they are merely trying to live a life that reflects compassion. I think it's time we turn the tables and start holding each other accountable for the better choices we can ALL be making. If we turn the tables, we can stay focused on the issues at hand: ending animal cruelty and improving our physical and emotional well-being. I also suggest that we take back the word "agenda," something animal advocates are accused of having, and I offer my thoughts about the question: "Do you think you're 'morally superior' to me because you're vegan and I'm not?" Finally, I share some of my favorite communication strategies that might help us all find common ground so we can stop attacking one another and begin addressing the bigger picture. In other words, can't we all just get along?

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What do Vegetarians Feed their Dogs and Cats?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 19 Mar 2007 08:31:00 GMT

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 question the ethics of supporting the slaughter industry by feeding our dogs and cats meat. In this episode, I offer my opinion about feeding dogs and cats a plant-based diet, provide resources for the "highest grade" (sans by-products) companion animal food, and share my experience about a preventable cancer (Vaccine Associated Fibrosarcoma) that is showing up in cats more than ever before. My hope is that by sharing my story, others can save their cat's life and can avoid going through a horrific and unnecessary ordeal. (Please pass on this episode to others who may benefit.)

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Response to: Why don't you spend your time on people instead of animals? or Why don't you care about humans?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 09:32:00 GMT

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 instead of wasting your time on animals?" Though it's formed as a question, the inquisitors are not really interested in the answer. I suppose they think they’re catching animal activists in some sort of trap that's supposed to prove that animal activists care more about nonhuman animals than their "fellow humans." The disgust with which they ask it makes it seem as though this may be the worst thing you could accuse someone of. Join me as I address this accusation and lament that some people think so little of their "fellow humans" as to presume our hearts aren't big enough to care about more than one thing at a time. I also read a brilliant and eloquent essay by Nobel prize winner J.M. Coetzee to illustrate why "the animal rights campaign remains a human project from beginning to end."

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Life After Cheese

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 09:32:00 GMT

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 factors that foster our addiction to cheese. I suggest that our desire for it is really a desire for something familiar. I suggest that it acts as a trigger for a nostalgic memory. I suggest that we use it to bring us comfort. I also suggest that it may be as simple as craving fat or salt. And I suggest that all of these things can be satisfied without cheese. I also recommend some good non-dairy cheeses as well as ways to make some of your favorite dishes without any cheese at all - dairy or non-dairy. The bottom line is: NEVER SAY NEVER. Just be willing to be open. You'll find that there is indeed life without cheese. First, we have to stop giving it so much power.

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Soy is Not Evil

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:34:00 GMT

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 misunderstanding of the power of the anti-vegetarian agenda, our reliance on processed foods are the problems - not soy. Though soy foods are not miracle foods, neither are they poison. This episode seeks to put it all in perspective and demonstrate that whole soy foods can be part of a varied, whole-foods, plant-based diet - but only if you want them to be.

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Becoming Re-Sensitized

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 09:33:00 GMT

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 indicate that not only should this compassion be left on the threshold of adulthood but that certain animals are here to love and certain ones are here to use. As a result, many of us go through our entire lives detached from the animals who once permeated every aspect of our childhood and detached from our own emotions and truths. Only when the spell is broken, when we are shaken out of our sleep do we experience a profound awakening. The key is being *willing* to wake up. The key is letting go of our self-deception and lowering the defenses we built up.

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Mutilation: An Ugly Word, An Ugly Act

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 09:34:00 GMT

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 yet another truth — disturbing though it is — about our treatment of non-human animals.

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Iron: An Essential Mineral

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 25 Jan 2007 09:35:00 GMT

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 children aged 6 months to 4 years. This is true for vegans and non-vegans / non-vegetarians.

In this episode, host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau debunks myths about iron, names some iron-rich plant-based foods, explains why overconsumption of iron is a cause for concern, and suggests we give our blood away! Tune in for tips and resources on making healthful, compassionate choices.

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Minding the Gatekeepers: Meat is Not Neutral

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 09:35:00 GMT

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 toward veganism but seem to be unaware that they're revealing their meat-eating bias when they promote meat.

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Taking It All In: Considering Animal Advocacy

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 09:36:00 GMT

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 going. In this episode, I offer five suggestions for processing this information and taking it into the world effectively and humbly.

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Five Favorite Foods: Quinoa, Kale, Blueberries, Tempeh, and Tea

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 09:36:00 GMT

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 fatty, salty, processed, packaged junk. In this episode, I talk about my favorite foods, why they're so beneficial, and how you can prepare them easily and deliciously.

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Don't Give a Cow

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 09:37:00 GMT

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 each other, I’ve never heard any of these people called "anti-human."

It seems to me that the accusation would better suit someone who actually acts against humans. It also doesn't say much about our capacity to care about more than one thing at a time. Why would my compassion for one group diminish my capacity for another?

Nonetheless, animal advocates are often reluctant to publicly object to such groups as Heifer Project International, a "hunger relief" organization, lest they be accused of caring more about animals than humans. I, however, see it differently.

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An Essential Vitamin: B12

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 09:38:00 GMT

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-derived.

Take a listen to find out everything you've always wanted to know about this water-soluble vitamin.

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Speaking your Truth

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 09:38:00 GMT

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 appear different.

Noble though it sounds, I think we underestimate our friends and family in the guise of "protecting them" from any discomfort, and in doing so, we’re not only denying our own ethics and perpetuating the socially sanctioned abuse of animals, we’re also - potentially - denying other people their own transformation. When we deny our own truth, we may very well be denying others theirs.

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Common Responses to Questions about Veganism

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sun, 26 Nov 2006 09:39:00 GMT

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 safe space for the comments and questions we hear — even if we've heard them a million times.

As non-vegans / non-vegetarians, we can expand our perspective by asking genuine questions. In this episode, I go through some common remarks about veganiam and invite you to find yourself in the examples I give. As always, bring your sense of humor with you.

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Talking Turkey

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 16 Nov 2006 09:40:00 GMT

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 whom people have the most transformative experience are the turkeys. Every time. Never fails.

Join me as I tell some stories of special turkeys I've had the privilege of meeting and as I explain why I'm still making amends to the animals, whose breasts, legs, and wings used to darken my dinner plate.

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Replacing Eggs in Cooking and Baking

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 09:40:00 GMT

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 eventually killed) for their eggs, I thank you.

This new path, however, has left you with questions about how to cook and bake without them. Join me as I give away all my secrets for eggless baking and offer my thoughts about why I can live without boiled eggs.

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Transitioning to a Vegan Diet: Tips for Eating Healthfully

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 09:41:00 GMT

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 eating and cooking healthfully, offers suggestions for eating locally, speaks to those who say they are hungry when they eat vegan, and provides insight into why people react with anger and/or hostility when you tell them you're vegan.

(You'll even hear from my cat, Schuster, who decided to chime in unexpectedly! His brother, Simon, had nothing to say.)

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The Rise of the Excuse-itarians (or The Emperor's New Clothes)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 08:41:00 GMT

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 romanticized that an entirely new group of people has emerged: the "excuse-itarians."

These are the people who spend enormous amounts of time and energy romanticizing the consumption of animal products and who have become pseudo-celebrities because of it.

The rise in popularity of such people reminds me of the Hans Christian Andersen fable, "The Emperor Has No Clothes," because nobody is saying what's true.

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How humane are "humane" meat, dairy, and eggs?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 08:44:00 GMT

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 eating "humanely raised" meat, dairy, and eggs.

When you factor in the breeding, transporting, and slaughter, is it possible to have "humane" animal products?

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10 Tips for Eating Plant-Based in Social Situations

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 08:43:00 GMT

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 thought it's difficult as a vegan / vegetarian / plant-based person to dine out or to eat at the home of non-vegetarian friends, I hope this can be a guide and a resource. It also includes suggestions for having productive dialogue in social situations.

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Favorite Foods: Non-Dairy Milks

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 08:43:00 GMT

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 for thousands of years.

Join me as I explore the many commercial (and homemade) milks available to those of us who've weaned ourselves from the milk of cows.

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Eating Animals: Dogs, Cats, Pigs, or Cows

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:44:00 GMT

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 parts of Asia, you might devour dogs and cats. We humans have a funny way of judging other cultures for what we think is cruel, despite our own commitment to cruelty. To the animals, it's all the same.

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The Myth of the "Perfect Vegan"

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 08:45:00 GMT

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 living compassionately, consciously, and expansively; it's not about deprivation or being certified 100% pure.

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Response to: "Eating meat is my personal preference, and since I respect your choice not to eat meat, I would appreciate your respecting my choice to eat it."

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 08:47:00 GMT

This is a common comment that seems fair enough on the surface, but what if we dug a little deeper?

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Being a "Joyful Vegan"

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 08:46:00 GMT

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 with being fully awake and open.

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What about the insects killed for plant production - don't you care about them (and other tenuous arguments)?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 07 Jul 2006 08:51:00 GMT

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 accusing them of torturing plants or not caring about insects. "Don't do nothing because you can't do everything. Do something. Anything."

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Response to: "If you were on a desert island and were starving, I bet you'd eat meat then; I eat only meat from humanely raised animals"; and other statements based on hypothetical scenarios and myths.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Sat, 24 Jun 2006 08:46:00 GMT

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 couple popular justifications for eating animals.

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Milk is a natural food, and cows naturally give milk, so what's wrong with drinking it?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Tue, 30 May 2006 08:47:00 GMT

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 they're weaned, and humans stop drinking human milk when they're weaned, but somehow we've all been convinced that humans should continue drinking cow's milk — and never wean.

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PART II Humans are meant to eat meat. Just look at these incisors in my mouth.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 15 May 2006 08:49:00 GMT

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.

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PART I Humans are meant to eat meat. Just look at these incisors in my mouth.

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Mon, 08 May 2006 08:50:00 GMT

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.

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Skipping the Middle Animal: The Nutrients We Need are Plant-Based (Not Animal-Based)

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 26 Apr 2006 08:50:00 GMT

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.

In fact, the nutrients we need are plant-based. Not animal-based.

Listen to this podcast episode about why it makes absolutely no sense nutritionally, ethically, or ecologically to go through an animal to get to the nutrients that the animal got because the animal (theoretically) ate plants.

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A Visit to Two "Free-Range" Egg Facilities

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 09:16:00 GMT

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 else remains the same.

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Aren't free-range eggs better than eggs from battery-cage hens?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:51:00 GMT

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.

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What's wrong with eating eggs since the chickens aren't killed to get her eggs?

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 09:52:00 GMT

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The Protein Myth

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau — Wed, 08 Mar 2006 09:54:00 GMT

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 myth.

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