242: The Vegan Transformation: The Emotional & Spiritual Shift of Going Vegan with Dr. Angela Crawford

Air Date: April 22, 2025 (Earth Day)In this special Earth Day episode, we explore the profound emotional and spiritual transformations that can accompany a vegan lifestyle. Dr. Angela Crawford, psychologist and author of the newly released book "The Vegan Transformation: A Journey to Heal Yourself and the World," shares insights from her extensive research with hundreds of vegans worldwide. Discover how aligning your actions with your values can lead to greater authenticity, purpose, and spiritual connection.Episode Highlights:The surprising psychological and spiritual benefits that many experience when adopting a vegan lifestyleDr. Crawford's research methodology: surveying 350 vegans and conducting 75 in-depth interviews across the globeThe seven core transformations explored in her book, including values alignment, awakening compassion, finding purpose, and spiritual deepeningHow veganism can lead to a greater sense of interconnectedness with all lifePractical advice for communicating effectively with non-vegans and navigating social challengesDr. Crawford's personal journey from meat-eater to vegan educator and authorDr. Angela Crawford holds a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and worked as a psychotherapist for 25 years before becoming a vegan educator, author, and speaker. She adopted a vegetarian lifestyle in 2007 and went vegan in 2019. Dr. Crawford is a certified Master Vegan Lifestyle Coach and Educator, Transformational Coach, and Food for Life Instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Her areas of expertise include the psychological benefits of a plant-powered lifestyle, thriving emotionally as a vegan, and overcoming barriers to healthy lifestyle change.Special Earth Day Note:Earth Day 2025 is not only the publication date of Dr Crawford’s newest book, but also your host Michele’s 36th wedding anniversary! As we celebrate our personal milestones, we're reminded that our individual choices—including what we eat and the people we commit to—can collectively create a more compassionate and sustainable world. Everything counts.Vedge Your Best is dedicated to helping you thrive on your plant-based journey through inspiring conversations with thought leaders in the vegan movement. Subscribe for new episodes every week!Subscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us grow and share the message of plant-based living with more listeners.For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit ⁠⁠veganatanyage.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music, Production, and Editing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Charlie Weinshank⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For inquiries email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Virtual Support Services: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://proadminme.com/⁠