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Grey Area

by VSA Amsterdam

Grey Area is a VSA Amsterdam podcast. We discuss topics within veganism that could be interpreted in different ways or are seen differently by vegans.

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Episodes

  1. Grey Area: The Intersectionality of Feminism and Veganism

    In this episode, Nadia is joined by Roos and Alice to discuss the subject of Feminism and Veganism! We explore what intersectional feminism means to us and the importance of coming together for a common cause. We also critically discuss the issues with vegan activism in feminist marches and the...

  2. Grey Area: Can you "cheat" on your plant-based diet?

    In this episode, Polly, Nadia and Elianne discuss the Grey Area: “Can you "cheat" on your plant-based diet?" We explore what “cheating” means, whether a person who cheats on their diet can still identify as a vegan, where we draw the line between cheating and not being vegan, discuss our…

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  3. Grey Area: Is it a privilege to be vegan?

    In this episode, Nadia, Polly & Elianne discuss the Grey Area: "Is it a privilege to be vegan?" Do we feel privileged to be vegan? Does one need to be financially privileged to be vegan? And what about the argument "A vegan diet is cheap, just eat fruits, veggies and legumes." - why do vegans use...

  4. Grey Area: Revisiting & debating our Grey Area episodes with a special guest

    In this episode, Nadia, Polly and our special guest Oskar from VSA Groningen revisit and debate our previous Grey Area episodes. Is it okay to sugarcoat when talking about veganism? Is it morally insensitive to compare the animal industry to slavery/Holocaust when you are not part of the group…

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  5. Grey Area: Should vegans (re-)watch graphic videos of animal suffering?

    In this episode, Nadia, Polly and Elianne discuss the Grey Area: “Should vegans (re-)watch graphic videos of animal suffering?” This episode touches on interesting topics such as to what extent graphic videos of animal suffering are a useful tool for non-vegans and vegans, whether activists…

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  6. Grey Area: Is Veganism Political?

    In this episode, Polly and Nadia discuss the Grey Area: “Is Veganism Political?” This episode touches on interesting and grey topics such as the reasons why some vegans might perceive veganism as political and some might not, why some vegans spread the message that veganism is apolitical and why...

  7. Grey Area: A Christmas Special: Families, Gatherings & Dinners

    In this episode, Nadia, Polly and Elianne discuss the Christmas holidays and everything a vegan might wonder about: what to do when you receive a non-vegan gift, what vegan dish should you prepare and how to deal with family members who don't understand veganism or refuse to try a vegan meal this...

  8. Grey Area: The Psychology of Veganism: A Talk with a Psychology Major

    In this episode, Polly, Nadia and our special guest Nakisa discuss the Grey Area: “The Psychology of Veganism: A Talk with a Psychology Major”. This episode touches on interesting topics such as watching violent videos from slaughterhouses and its negative and positive effects on (non)vegans,...

  9. Grey Area: Should we be marketing Veganism as a Cure-All?

    In this episode, Nadia, Polly & Elianne discuss the Grey Area: “Should we be marketing Veganism as a Cure-All?” This episode touches on interesting topics such as advertising the plant-based diet as a cure for everything, bringing the health aspect to your conversations with non-vegans, dangerous...

  10. Grey Area: Are vegans more prone to believing conspiracy theories?

    In this episode, Polly and Nadia discuss the Grey Area: “Are vegans more prone to believing conspiracy theories?” This episode touches on interesting (and a bit controversial) topics such as conspiracy theories, false information and truth-seeking in vegans. Are vegan actually more likely to...

  11. Grey Area: Should all vegans be healthy and fit?

    In this episode, Polly, Elianne and Nadia discuss the Grey Area: “should all vegans be healthy?”This episode touches on interesting topics such as vegan fitness influencers, health advocacy in veganism, going vegan for health reasons, vegans aiming for optimal health and whether it is a good…

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  12. Grey Area: Relationships & Veganism

    In this episode, Nadia & Polly discuss the Grey Area: “Relationships and Veganism”! This episode touches on interesting topics such as romantic relationships, potential dating struggles, relationship deal breakers and how to have the conversation with that ex-vegan friend! How is it to date a...

  13. Grey Area: Extreme vegans & extreme arguments

    In this episode, Polly, Elianne and Nadia discuss the Grey Area: “Extreme Vegans and Extreme Arguments”! This episode touches on interesting topics such as extremism in veganism such as "meat is murder" or comparing dairy to sexual assaults, effective communication, marketing and the human mind…

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  14. Grey Area: Do all vegans need to be environmentalists?

    In this episode, Polly, Elianne and Nadia discuss the Grey Area: Should all vegans be environmentalists and Should all environmentalists be vegan? The episode touches on interesting topics such as the zero waste community and whether they should be vegan, if all vegans must be advocating for all...

  15. Grey Area: is it necessary to be 100% vegan Part Two

    In this episode, Polly, Elianne and Nadia dive even deeper into the discussion of where it is necessary to be 100%. With the definition of Veganism in mind, different scenarios in which a vegan may find themselves that challenges one's vegan "status" is explored and considered. Are you still…

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  16. Grey Area: Is it necessary to be 100% vegan?

    In this episode we discus if it is necessary to be 100% vegan. In the last 2 years there has been an increase in understanding the benefits of the vegan lifestyle. However, many people believe that it is not necessary to be “100% vegan” because any step counts or can be compensated with other…

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  17. Grey Area: raw veganism & ex-vegans

    With the rise of social media the amount of vegan influencers grew. They show their diets and share information. With this they accumulated a big following. Furthermore, these past years we also saw a rise in ex-vegans. We discuss this topic and questions arise. Were they healthy to begin with?...

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Grey Area is a VSA Amsterdam podcast. We discuss topics within veganism that could be interpreted in different ways or are seen differently by vegans.

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