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Food for Thought Podcast starts with the premise that being vegan is a means to an end — not an end in itself. Food for Thought addresses all aspects of eating and living compassionately and healthfully, including living zero waste! Each episode addresses commonly asked questions about being vegan, including those regarding animal protection, food, cooking, eating, and nutrition — and debunks the myths surrounding these issues. 

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Good News for Animals (2024 Edition)

Dec 27, 2024

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...

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Forbidden Meat: Fasting and Abstinence During Advent (Re-Broadcast)

Dec 14, 2024

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For centuries, abstaining from meat, dairy, and eggs during sacred seasons like Advent and Lent was a...

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Why People Vote the Way They Do: Honing our Message for Animals in a Polarized World

Nov 22, 2024

 

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...

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

Oct 25, 2024

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...

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Is it Vegan to Wear Second Hand Leather, Wool, or Silk? (Re-Broadcast)

Oct 18, 2024

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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...

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