Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan

By: Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
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  • A recognized expert and thought leader on the culinary, social, ethical, and practical aspects of living compassionately and healthfully, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is a bestselling author of seven books and currently writing her 8th. Considered one of the original "influencers" in the vegan / plant-based space for the last 25 years, Colleen is an acclaimed speaker, dedicated animal advocate, and host of vegan trips around the world. She demonstrates that compassionate, healthy living, eating, cooking, and traveling does not mean deprivation; it is the epitome of abundance and joy. An inspirational bi-weekly resource since 2006, Food for Thought Podcast is one of the longest running podcasts. Listeners enjoy a regular dose of inspiring content related to food, wellness, sustainability, eating, cooking, traveling, nutrition, language, zero waste living, literature, history, film, animals, advocacy, and so much more.
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Episodes
  • 10 (More) Ways to Live a Meaningful Life: Goals and Intentions for 2025
    Jan 5 2025

    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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    Join our awesome community and support this podcast through Patreon or as an Apple Subscriber for bonus material, early access to episodes, and other perks, depending on the option you choose.

    Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate

    Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com

    Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com

    AFFILIATE PARTNERS:

    • Complement — Use this link (https://lovecomplement.com/?aff=152) and coupon code "joyfulvegan" and get 15% off my favorite supplements.
    • Nama Juicer — Use this link (https://namawell.com/?ref=joyfulvegan) and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite juicer.
    • Plaine Products — Use this link (https://www.plaineproducts.com/ref/161) and coupon code "compassion" for 15% off my favorite zero waste bath and body products.

    Thank you for listening.

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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • 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 18th year of podcasting, thank you for your support and listenership.

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    Join our awesome community and support this podcast through Patreon or as an Apple Subscriber for bonus material, early access to episodes, and other perks, depending on the option you choose.

    Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate

    Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com

    Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com

    AFFILIATE PARTNERS:

    • Complement — Use this link (https://lovecomplement.com/?aff=152) and coupon code "joyfulvegan" and get 15% off my favorite supplements.
    • Nama Juicer — Use this link (https://namawell.com/?ref=joyfulvegan) and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite juicer.
    • Plaine Products — Use this link (https://www.plaineproducts.com/ref/161) and coupon code "compassion" for 15% off my favorite zero waste bath and body products.

    Thank you for listening.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Forbidden Meat: Fasting and Abstinence During Advent (Re-Broadcast)
    Dec 14 2024

    ANNOUNCEMENT: You can now PREORDER A Year of Compassion: 52 Weeks of Living Zero-Waste, Plant-Based, and Cruelty-Free! VISIT JOYFULVEGAN.COM/PREORDER for links to bookstores and to enter to win gifts for pre-ordering!

    For centuries, abstaining from meat, dairy, and eggs during sacred seasons like Advent and Lent was a common practice in Christianity, rooted in reflection and restraint.

    In this episode, we uncover the rich history of these traditions, highlighting how plant-based eating was once a natural part of spiritual preparation for Easter and Christmas. 🌱✨

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    Join our awesome community and support this podcast through Patreon or as an Apple Subscriber for bonus material, early access to episodes, and other perks, depending on the option you choose.

    Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate

    Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com

    Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com

    AFFILIATE PARTNERS:

    • Complement — Use this link (https://lovecomplement.com/?aff=152) and coupon code "joyfulvegan" and get 15% off my favorite supplements.
    • Nama Juicer — Use this link (https://namawell.com/?ref=joyfulvegan) and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite juicer.
    • Plaine Products — Use this link (https://www.plaineproducts.com/ref/161) and coupon code "compassion" for 15% off my favorite zero waste bath and body products.

    Thank you for listening.

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    50 mins

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Superb!

Colleen covers just about every possible issue within the vegan world. From travel to food, language to movies, politics to economics. Colleen has a unique and engaging style with her thoroughly researched topics. A real podcast veteran.

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