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Building a Compassionate Future: A Conversation with Zoe Weil30 Aug 202401:01:39

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 Word28 Aug 202400:07:25

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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Stop Reading the News: Take a 30-Day Media Diet17 Jul 202400:12:16

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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Eco-Friendly / Zero Waste Halloween Treats for Trick-or-Treaters26 Oct 202200:49:36

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. 

Mentioned on podcast: Animal-Related Halloween Movies 

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Traveling in Tuscany: A Conversation21 Oct 202200:35:29

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 Court14 Oct 202200:58:18

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.07 Oct 202200:15:20

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.

Service Dogs — Unwilling Slaves or Helpful Companions?30 Sep 202201:14:46

"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)16 Sep 202200:39:22

“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. And other hypotheticals. 

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Equestrians, Cavalries, and Hippos — Horse-Related Words (Part One)09 Sep 202200:55:22

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 Advocates02 Sep 202200:33:16

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 Surprises28 Aug 202200:54:14

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)19 Aug 202200:10:20

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!

Everything You Need to Know about Traveling to Africa: Planning and Preparation05 Jul 202401:17:54

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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Horse-Related Expressions: The Obvious and the Obscure12 Aug 202200:41:24

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"?05 Aug 202200:39:10

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.)28 Jul 202200:38:28

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 Vegan15 Jul 202200:21:28

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 (Hint: Never Check Bags Again!)01 Jul 202201:21:20

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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Ex-Vegans — Why People Stop Being Vegan21 Jun 202201:28:04

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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Northern Italian Cuisine: Polenta, Focaccia, and Tiramisu26 Apr 202201:38:20
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 Bean08 Apr 202200:57:49

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)25 Mar 202201:13:07

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)19 Mar 202200:33:20
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. 

More at JoyfulVegan.com

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A Guide to Wine: Sustainable, Organic, Natural, Biodynamic, and Vegan (Rebroadcast)21 Jun 202401:12:36

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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Central Italian Cuisine: Forests, Farms, and Funghi (Part Two)11 Mar 202201:22:56
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
Animal-Related Expressions: Choosing Compassionate Cliches Over Violent Idioms25 Feb 202200:45:38
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)18 Feb 202201:09:47

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 Communities11 Feb 202200:46:33

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 Animals04 Feb 202200:48:10

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 Pitfalls27 Jan 202200:41:58

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?20 Jan 202201:04:23

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?12 Jan 202200:58:02

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!31 Dec 202100:40:11

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 Animals19 Dec 202101:23:11

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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I Am Not Evil. I Just Disagree: Divisiveness, Tribalism, and a Call for Compassion09 Jun 202401:06:29

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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Animal-Inspired Pasta Names06 Dec 202100:34:32

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?01 Dec 202100:15:49

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 Natural20 Nov 202101:16:16

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 Regularly03 Nov 202100:28:06

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)29 Oct 202101:25:19

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 Life19 Oct 202100:29:44

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)10 Sep 202101:04:50

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)01 Sep 202101:12:53

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 Love10 Aug 202101:07:27

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 Use01 Jul 202100:18:21

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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Let's get you started. 

 

The Fishy History of Ketchup24 May 202400:15:56

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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The Problem with Zoos25 Jun 202100:15:53

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 Honey28 May 202100:53:30

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 Windows05 May 202100:40:29

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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