Growing up, she watched her grandmother's health gradually deteriorate, progressing to injections in her belly in order to manage diabetes. When she learned that diabetes and many other common ailments were naturally treatable and reversible, she became an advocate for raw vegan. In this episode, we invite you to meet Samantha Salmon, creator of th…

Every year, you hear it. "New year, new me." It's nice to say but how do you actually change and become the "you" that you always wanted. In this episode, we break down our takeaways from the book, Atomic Habits by James Clear, and how we're putting the tools, tricks, and insights from the book into practice to truly make 2021 be the year that we m…

It has been said that music calms a savage beast. In this episode, we explore the value of healing through the power of high-vibe living using the tools that everyone has at their disposal. Yes, you can clear the emotional clutter and shift into a higher vibe at any moment. Listen in to discover how. Show notes…

In this episode, we discuss the effects of COVID on our modern lives and dish on what we think is permanent and what's not. As we round out the year, we hope to make you think and make you laugh in pure The Jealous Vegan style. Show notesبقلم The Jealous Vegan LLC

We welcome back vegan twins and the creators of Veecoco Academy to talk about vegan comfort food including delicious pizza, brunch, and more. Get the inside scoop on great, plant-based foods from the gentlemen who are partnering with the world's most prolific vegan chefs to bring you inspirational and practical cooking knowledge of the internationa…

As we close out 2020 - whew! - we're thinking about what we're leaving behind and what we're carrying forward. As a part of leaving baggage behind, we discuss what forgiveness is, what it isn't, and why it's a powerful choice to let go. This one is personal for each of us. Show Notesبقلم The Jealous Vegan LLC

These next two episodes are personal. We've each had to manage our definition of belonging as we navigate the uncertain terrain of friendships, family, love and food. How do you know that you belong? Why does it matter? And how does belonging powerfully influence how you show up in the world? Show Notes…

Dr. Dae returns to dish on the power that you have to strengthen your immune system as we descend into cold & flu season in a time of COVID. It's surprisingly easier and more accessible than you might think. Spoiler alert: Taste the rainbow! And find out the secret weapon that you have right now to maximize your immunity. Show Notes…

What humans designed to unite us has, in some important ways, become an agent of our downfall. The product is YOU and your attention. In this episode, we discuss the Social Dilemma, the Netflix documentary, and our impressions on this arresting docu-drama. Show Notesبقلم The Jealous Vegan LLC

Adaptogens - have you heard of them? Would you like support with anxiety and stress? Then adaptogens are your plant friends - natural, herbal, gentle, and deeply supportive. In this episode, Lisa and April dish on our experience with adaptogens and Lisa shares her Deep Slumber tea adaptogen cocktail that is helping her to experience radiant morning…

It's been 2 years since we created The Jealous Vegan and began the journey of plant-based as a team. In this episode, we check in on our progress and share who we are now - there's a lot that's changed! And there are things that are the same. As always, we share our journey to inspire yours. More about this episode...…

We're excited to introduce you to the Carroll family, members of our podcast audience and personal friends, who share how they navigate the varying needs and proclivities of each member of the family. Bonus: listen in to learn how mom, Debbie, @abrandnewfree1, teaches her son, Davin, how to cook healthy meals in preparation for the new school year …

According to one statistic, in developed countries, the average person consumes 73 pounds of sugar in a year. Just try to visualize 73 pounds of sugar! But, is that a bad thing? The science indicates that yes, too much sugar is bad - if we're not careful. We share the science behind the argument and what a plant-based eater can do to make better ch…

You know that this is The Voice's favorite topic: the world's water crisis. Seriously though, there is compelling evidence to check in on the water that you drink, where it comes from and why you should care. Check the facts. It DOES matter. Show notesبقلم The Jealous Vegan LLC

What's the difference between plant-based and vegan? Does it matter? When should you use either term? And why is there sometimes judgment implied when asked about our food choices? The team dishes on what it's like to walk the PB and vegan line in public. As always, our aim is to inspire dialogue at the dinner table and beyond. Show notes…

Spoiler alert: this episode is personal. It goes without saying that 2020 has been lit, no? In this episode, the team shares what we've learned about ourselves so far in 2020 about love, ourselves, why we do things, what has made this year special for each of us, and how well we adapt to uncertainty and unforeseen change. It gets real in this one. …

It's no secret that The Pandemic has created a moderate meat scarcity in the U.S. Have you noticed this at your supermarket? In this episode, we explore why this is a great time to consider making a switch to a plant-based way of eating and what the delicious strategies and possibilities are for eating plants anytime, especially in a meat scarcity.…

Jendayi poses the question, sparked by a friend's sheer displeasure of gaining 20 lbs during the Pandemic: How can we gain control of emotional eating during this extremely stressful time? In this episode, we share with you our compassion, tools, and support to help you navigate forward. Healthfully. And we won't lie - this episode is hilarious and…

We warmly welcome DC-based Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Daemon Jones, to the podcast this week. Naturopathic...what?! How is it different from conventional medicine? Most importantly, how can it help YOU? In this episode, we're talking with Dr. Dae about when to juice and when to smoothie, her signature 4 pillars of radiant health, how and why she beca…

In this episode, we explore how our early experiences shape our food choices and our food experiences even now as adults. It is true: consciousness is king. We share our journey in hopes that it inspires yours. And spoiler alert: April, co-founder of The Jealous Vegan and vigorous plant-based advocate, got married last month. She dishes on her own …

The evidence is compelling. Eating plants makes you a better athlete and potentially a better lover (ahem, gentlemen!) Let the myths be debunked - plants build strong muscle. In this episode, we discuss the documentary, Game Changers (available on Netflix), and the impact that it has had on us and our loved ones. Listen and get inspired! Show Notes…

Everybody on The Jealous Vegan team is an exception when it comes to our choices in food and health care. Statistically, we are an anomaly. We are also a collective of hope that aims to inspire you that in spite of your circumstances, race, location, genetics, or past food choices, you have the power to eat healthier, to be healthier, and to thrive…

Each of us faces our own unique challenges when changing a habit such as our way of eating. In this episode, we invite you to peer into personality profile and how love reveals our unique challenges and strengths when negotiating sustainable habit change.بقلم The Jealous Vegan LLC

In this episode, we get real about why major life changes call for giving ourselves grace, space, and time to adapt. Lisa opens up about getting married and what she noticed about herself, how she showed up, and what she needed to change during the change. Episode Notesبقلم The Jealous Vegan LLC

Jen is stockpiling food & hand sanitizer. April and Lisa are thinking about how to care for their grandmother and maintain social distancing with her. Jendayi is doing her best to conduct business as usual. What are you doing to cope? In this episode, we share our stories, coping mechanisms, and hopefully comfort you that yes, we will all get throu…

We're talking all about plant-based reinterpretations on classic meaty dishes! Lawrence and Jen dish on how to make delicious vegan tacos and nachos, what Jen served at her SuperBowl party for a mixed crowd of eaters while ensuring the menu was deliciously 100% vegan, our opinions on how to successfully achieve plant-based on a tight schedule and m…

In this episode, we bring you into an intimate conversation between April and Jen about the complexity of emotions and how it influences the choices we make in all areas of life. Peek into our world, get an update from April about how things are going since she opened up about divorce in Episode 4, learn more about the two humans who founded The Je…

Have you tried to go vegan or plant-based for a time but failed to stick to it? This episode is for you! We all have tried to change a habit and found it stinkin' hard. If you want to sustainably change anything about your life - including your food choices, you're gonna need a plan. We offer you a few golden nuggets in this episode that will open …

Wanna meet a ripped vegan athlete? Why should you look for "10 shades a day"? What's the 1% principle? We're excited to introduce you to Rebecca Clements, vegan athlete and nutrition coach who is a competitive vegan bodybuilder, works out twice a day, gets plenty of only plant-based protein, and guides others to a sustainable 100% plant-based eatin…

Inspired by the Netflix docu-series, Rotten, we're discussing the ubiquitous, delicious, sometimes sordid story of the rise of almighty avocado. On this team, we're in love with avocados for their creaminess and the decadence that they add to a dish. Listen in as we dish on the fun facts about avocados, how and when we eat them, and what we learned…

We create an intimate episode this week as Lisa and April bring you into a conversation already in progress that was sparked by the quote: "Your genetics load the gun, but your lifestyle pulls the trigger." If you have ever felt that you are a victim of your genes, we invite you into this encouraging discussion that we hope will inspire you to reev…

If you enjoyed the Death Of The Diet episode then this is part II. In it, the team discusses why you have to decide for yourself - according to your unique biology - which way of eating is best suited for you. What factors should you consider? How can you learn to listen to your body? What's the benefit of crafting your own eating plan? Bonus: Jen …

Meatless meat has gone fast food. A veggie burger is now a juicy, marbled, meat mimicking, stand on its own on a bun with pickles, fries, and a soda. This means more delicious, uncompromising options for eating more plants. What ELSE does it mean? Does eating a meatless meat burger mean eating more plants? The team heartily dishes on this topic and…

Can you be fit, toned AND vegan? Is going plant-based an American trend? Have you ever wanted to eat vegan and enjoy classic Italian dishes without guilt? In this episode, the team talks to Lukas and Samuel, co-founders of Veecoco, who are on a mission to demonstrate the possibilities of sustaining a plant-based lifestyle without compromise on tast…

Earthlings, a documentary that we CANNOT recommend but that broke our brains, opened our consciousness, and changed us forever provides the context for this episode's discussion. There are so many layers to unpack about our choices and sustainable habit change that this conversation is so very real and human that we think it's one of our most subve…

In this episode, the team talks with Janani Kumar, creator of The Vegetarian Carnivore, about growing up as a vegetarian and why she chose to become plant-based. She shares her love of delicious, plant-based food along with why she is choosing to spread the message about the importance of eating consciously and giving yourself grace in the journey.…

What do you Bill Maher, James Corden, and John David Glaude have in common? An opinion on fat shaming. In this episode, the team discusses this hot topic and weighs in from our own experience. It's lit, lively, and full of wisdom for your healthy journey. Show Notesبقلم The Jealous Vegan LLC

We interrupt your busy schedule for an ardent call to action: let all dieting die! Listen into this lively, hilarious, value-packed episode for the reasons why we think that dieting is evil, when it might make sense to diet, what alternatives there are, and why dieting should ultimately be discontinued forever.…

Have you ever had to make a decision that in spite of your conscious choices and best efforts, there was an undesirable consequence? In this episode, the team shares our journeys around making "impossible choices" for our wellbeing while doing the best that we can and doing our best to manage the unintended consequences of our choices. Listen in to…

What's the difference between a vegan dinner and a delicious dinner that just happens to be vegan? The distinction is subtle but powerful. In this episode, the team shares our ideas, principles, and elements that we think are key for making any plant-based meal AMAZING for vegans and others alike.بقلم The Jealous Vegan LLC

The seasons are changing and the team has been sick recently. In this episode, we discuss why comfort foods are important, what it feels like when an illness is coming on, and how we individually manage the symptoms while giving our bodies optimal space to heal.بقلم The Jealous Vegan LLC

Have you ever wanted to change a habit, such as become a morning person who runs before breakfast, only to find the new routine impossible to sustain? In this episode, the team invites guest, Alice Quist, friend and psychology geek, into the discussion as we loosely explore the book, Predictably Irrational, to uncover why we get stuck and how to su…

Have you ever knowingly did something just because others were doing it although you knew absolutely that you would regret it? Yep, FOMO is real, dangerous and not to be trifled with. In this episode, the team discusses the infamous twitter war between Popeye's and Chick-Fil-A that ignited chicken sandwich FOMO across the U.S. We too, although conf…

Is veganism a diet? Who do you picture when you think of a vegan? In this episode, we welcome Ruthie Flynn, a medical anthropology student in recovery from an eating disorder. We discuss how our relationship with food informs our choices, our expectations, and our body image. Warning: this episode is long because it's chock full of wisdom and we ju…

Any plant-based eater who has dined with omnivores has heard the incredulous question: "so, you don't eat meat?" But, why doesn't anyone ask: "are you going to eat any broccoli?" In this episode, we take up the topic of Tolerance at The Table and discuss what it's like for both meat-eaters and veggie-eaters to exercise compassion and empathy for th…

Are you motivated to eat a plant-based diet to address a health concern? Then this episode is for you! We talking about the challenges of taking control over our individual health and why it's important to do so.بقلم The Jealous Vegan LLC

We're talking about plant-based longevity and vitality with Victoria Moran, of Main Street Vegan, who has been a vegetarian for 30+ years and has raised a child completely on a vegan diet. She shares so many nuggets in this episode like: the sinister myth about protein, the challenges and advantages of raising a child as a vegan, why she became a v…

We all know that we need more plants on our plate. Yet, in many areas, to buy fresh, healthy produce costs more than meat and processed foods. What if your budget is limited? How do you navigate the tough choice between buying what's accessible and buying what's healthier? In this week's episode, the team dines on this topic.…

We're back with more about what we learned from the juice cleanse that the team did together in April 2019. We're talking in more detail about what we noticed about our biology such as, ahem, a change in potty habits, sleep, alertness, and more. As usual, this conversation is real and hilarious.بقلم The Jealous Vegan LLC

What is it like to do a juice cleanse? What are the benefits? What are the challenges? Is it worth it? The team welcomes back to the podcast, Lawrence Rassaw, The Weekend Chef as we discuss what we loved, lacked, and longed for our juice cleanse in April. The discussion was so good that we divided into two episodes.…