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Welcome back to the podcast! In this highly anticipated episode I catch up with my friend Jonah — a vegan abolitionist at heart — who has dated, fallen in love with, and now married a non-vegan!

We discuss how Jonah first went vegan out of spite, how he sets boundaries in his relationship, and his experience being vegan in Hong Kong.

Note: we had an issue with the audio for this podcast so please bear with us. Thank you to Jacob for helping us work through this audio issue and editing the episode.

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Is lab grown meat ethical? It depends on who you ask. But does it matter?

Lab grown meat is only one such vegan meat alternative.

in this episode, we’ll talk about the concept and ethics of meat alternatives that are:

1. Vegan, and plant based.
2. Not vegan, and are not plant based.
3. Vegan, but are not plant based.

This third category is what I find the most interesting, and the most promising.

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84% of vegans quit. This is a huge number. On the one hand, it's sad. On the other, it's comforting. Going vegan is HARD!

In this episode, we'll discuss my hypothesis of why vegans quit: they're burnt out!

Burn out is a real phenomenon. Recognizing that it exists is an incredible first step in treating and ideally PREVENTING it.

This episode has 3 main takeaways:

1. If you're thinking of quitting veganism: you might just be burnt out!

2. Tips on how to prevent burn out, and treat it when you get to that point.

3. Why you should focus on WHY you're vegan as your anchor.

Finally, I was dealing with allergies while recording. That's why I sound so stuffed up!

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Going vegan overnight is a bad idea. Do this instead.

Going vegan is a radical lifestyle change. For some people, it’s possible to make the change overnight. But for most of us, making such a huge lifestyle change can take months (and even years in Serena’s case!).

In this episode, Serena discusses why trying to go vegan overnight sets you up for failure. And she shares here tips on how to slowly and easily transition to a vegan lifestyle.

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Will being vegan hurt your career?

The majority of your day is spent at work. Around colleagues who are (most likely) NOT vegan. If you have anxiety about sharing your veganism with your colleagues, that's normal! Their impressions of you are important for your career. Tim and Serena understand that. In this episode they share their experiences in the corporate world and advice on how to navigate the workplace as vegans.

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You’re familiar with the “militant vegan” stereotype. But are you familiar with the “friendly vegan” ?

In this episode, Serena discusses how you can hang out with non-vegans without losing your mind. She discusses how you are so much more than your veganism, why it’s important to have empathy for our non-vegan friends and family, and how being gentle and friendly is (somewhat surprisingly) a great form of activism.

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Travelling internationally is exciting, but it’s especially stressful if you’re vegan. Where can you eat? Will there be enough food for you? And (gasp) what if you eat something non-vegan!?

Serena discusses how you can enjoy a stress free trip by planning, managing your expectations, and being kind to yourself.

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- Veganize your favourite recipes with Foodshake (FREE): https://www.foodshakeapp.com

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Do you have that one family member (or multiple) who won't accept your veganism? Because Serena sure does: her grandparents. Despite having been meat-free for 16 years and vegan for 11, Serena's grandparents still on occasion ask her to eat "just a little bit of meat". But it comes from a place of love.

In this episode, Serena and Tim discuss why going vegan is a big change for your family, how to get your family to accept your veganism, and how to deal with family members that will never accept it.

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There is a tendency in some vegans to cut ties with their non-vegan friends. It's hard being around people who eat meat, right? Well, it doesn't have to be. This this episode, Serena and Tim discuss how being vegan can alienate yourself from your friends, the rejection of friendship that can come from both sides of the relationship, and the importance of building vegan community.

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- Tips, Q&A, and recipes. Sent to your inbox. Every 2 weeks. https://www.friendlyveg.com/friendly-veg-email-list

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- Vegan travel checklist: https://www.friendlyveg.com/shop/p/ultimate-vegan-travel-checklist-notion-template-make-vegan-travel-easy

- Veganize your favourite recipes with Foodshake (FREE): https://www.foodshakeapp.com

// 🤗 JOIN THE COMMUNITY!

- Make new vegan friends! Join the Friendly Vegans and Friends Community: https://discord.gg/EfxK4R4AFk

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- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@friendlyveg

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendlyveg

// 🛍️ DISCOUNT CODES

- 20% off LaBante vegan handbags with code FRIENDLYVEG: http://labante.com/friendlyveg

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You've heard of ex-vegans, but have you ever heard of ex-ex-vegans? In this episode Serena shares the path that has led her to 11 years of veganism, and counting! Having faced social pressure to stop being vegan, including being bullied by cafeteria staff in university, Serena shares why she went vegan in the first place, why she stopped, and what made her find her way back to the lifestyle in a sustainable way.

Whether you're thinking of going vegan, are an ex-vegan yourself, or are just looking to listen to an (apparently) relaxing voice, this episode is for you!

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- Vegan travel checklist: https://www.friendlyveg.com/shop/p/ultimate-vegan-travel-checklist-notion-template-make-vegan-travel-easy

- Veganize your favourite recipes with Foodshake (FREE): https://www.foodshakeapp.com

// 🤗 JOIN THE COMMUNITY!

- Make new vegan friends! Join the Friendly Vegans and Friends Community: https://discord.gg/EfxK4R4AFk

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- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@friendlyveg

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@friendlyveg

// 🛍️ DISCOUNT CODES

- 20% off LaBante vegan handbags with code FRIENDLYVEG: http://labante.com/friendlyveg

- 20% off Good Protein Powder with code SERENA65837: https://goodprotein.ca/

- 50% off Atlas Coffee Club subscription with code SERENAM50ATLAS: https://atlascoffeeclub.com/?rfsn=7254912.91ca495