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Our Moment in the Spotlight

5/8/2018

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Lately I’ve been tuning into podcast episodes while I exercise, rather than the usual high energy workout music I used to thrash to. I’m finding that learning something while I move, focusing intently on the message works so well for my motivation. I can cruise through a workout or a walk/hike with ease, interest and energy.

One of my favorite podcasts is The Reluctant Vegan Podcast, a young couple in Melbourne Australia who are lovely to listen to. They were both vegetarian and she (Jess) went full-on vegan, dragging her beloved Dan along, reluctantly. So they decided to record the journey of trying veganism for six weeks.

Mostly in the beginning he talked about simple things like switching to soy or almond milk in his coffee and finding vegan butter and vegan “cheese” at the nearby grocery stores. As the episodes progress, they begin discussing more global issues, like horse racing and factory farms.

Why I love this podcast is because this couple is so endearing. They are kind with one another and seem to be enamored and patient with each other’s quirks and viewpoints. Dan & Jess are easy on the ears and listening to them made my exercise routine something I finally looked forward to.

So, I just HAD to reach out to them! Wouldn’t you? I found an email address on their website and basically gushed about how cute they are together. And then I did it - I plugged my health coaching practice and training, and asked if they had ever thought about having a guest on their show. What had gotten into me?

To be honest, I wasn’t entirely thinking of myself and had in fact suggested they reach out to one of the many health coaches in Australia I could connect them with.

Of course, in the back of my mind, or maybe the middle, I thought it would be thrilling to be a guest and record an episode together.

After all, I have been vegan for over six years and knew it would be easy and fun to go on and on about the topic, covering nutrition and health, an area they hadn’t gone too deeply into. Yet.


Fast forward to four months later, their interview with me and Eric has been recorded and posted as an episode on The Reluctant Vegan Podcast! I roped Eric in because we now have our exciting jun kombucha business together. The two of us talked to the two of them for a little less than an hour covering:

  • What do vegans typically eat for breakfast, lunch & dinner?
  • Is it all lettuce and carrots or can I indulge on a vegan diet?
  • The protein myth BUSTED.
  • Does it make it easier having a vegan partner?
  • And more!

Have a listen! We hope you love it, or at least find it somewhat amusing as you take a drive or hike up a hill.

Afterwards, we’d love to hear what you think! Leave a comment below and tell us: Have you considered going vegan or maybe already eat this way? What’s stopping you? Not ready to give up cheese? Share anything you want about being reluctant or, conversely, all for it.


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Wendra Reese link
5/8/2018 10:32:18 pm

Hi Jen,
Great blog post! I was a total vegetarian for 3 years. I felt great for the first year or so but after a while I started to feel like I was lacking energy and was craving sugar and carbohydrates all the time. I was taking a B12 supplement. I gradually reintroduced eggs,chicken and fish and felt much better! I only eat organic, pasture raised eggs and chicken and wild fish and only once or twice a week. Do you think some people just need animal protein and not everyone can go vegetarian or vegan? Just wondering what your thoughts are on this. 😊

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Jennifer link
5/9/2018 10:16:20 am

Absolutely, Wendra and thanks for your comment. Each of us are so unique, so it's best to find your individual diet that works best for you. Always listen to your body.
Thanks again for reading! ;-)

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Carol Coyne
5/9/2018 11:09:11 am

Loved this podcast episode! Especially the part about vegan protein, such great points you two made!

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