Episodes
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Raw Food Health Empowerment With Samantha Salmon
Growing up, she watched her grandmother's health gradually deteriorate, progressing to injections in her belly in order to manage diabetes. When she learned that diabetes and many other common ailments were naturally treatable and reversible, she became an advocate for raw vegan. In this episode,...
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Atomic Habits
Every year, you hear it. "New year, new me." It's nice to say but how do you actually change and become the "you" that you always wanted. In this episode, we break down our takeaways from the book, Atomic Habits by James Clear, and how we're putting the tools, tricks, and insights from the book...
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The Healing Powers All Around Us
It has been said that music calms a savage beast. In this episode, we explore the value of healing through the power of high-vibe living using the tools that everyone has at their disposal. Yes, you can clear the emotional clutter and shift into a higher vibe at any moment. Listen in to discover...
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COVID Forever: What's Permanent?
In this episode, we discuss the effects of COVID on our modern lives and dish on what we think is permanent and what's not. As we round out the year, we hope to make you think and make you laugh in pure The Jealous Vegan style. Show notes
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Vegan Comfort Foods 101 With Veecoco Academy
We welcome back vegan twins and the creators of Veecoco Academy to talk about vegan comfort food including delicious pizza, brunch, and more. Get the inside scoop on great, plant-based foods from the gentlemen who are partnering with the world's most prolific vegan chefs to bring you…
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Forgiveness As A Decision
As we close out 2020 - whew! - we're thinking about what we're leaving behind and what we're carrying forward. As a part of leaving baggage behind, we discuss what forgiveness is, what it isn't, and why it's a powerful choice to let go. This one is personal for each of us. Show Notes
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Belonging
These next two episodes are personal. We've each had to manage our definition of belonging as we navigate the uncertain terrain of friendships, family, love and food. How do you know that you belong? Why does it matter? And how does belonging powerfully influence how you show up in the world?…
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Immunity Now! Activate Your Secret Weapons
Dr. Dae returns to dish on the power that you have to strengthen your immune system as we descend into cold & flu season in a time of COVID. It's surprisingly easier and more accessible than you might think. Spoiler alert: Taste the rainbow! And find out the secret weapon that you have right now…
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The Social Media Paradox
What humans designed to unite us has, in some important ways, become an agent of our downfall. The product is YOU and your attention. In this episode, we discuss the Social Dilemma, the Netflix documentary, and our impressions on this arresting docu-drama. Show Notes
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Activate Your Superpowders
Adaptogens - have you heard of them? Would you like support with anxiety and stress? Then adaptogens are your plant friends - natural, herbal, gentle, and deeply supportive. In this episode, Lisa and April dish on our experience with adaptogens and Lisa shares her Deep Slumber tea adaptogen...
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Who Is The Jealous Vegan Now? Part Deux
It's been 2 years since we created The Jealous Vegan and began the journey of plant-based as a team. In this episode, we check in on our progress and share who we are now - there's a lot that's changed! And there are things that are the same. As always, we share our journey to inspire yours. More...
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Meet the Carrolls: A Family Story
We're excited to introduce you to the Carroll family, members of our podcast audience and personal friends, who share how they navigate the varying needs and proclivities of each member of the family. Bonus: listen in to learn how mom, Debbie, @abrandnewfree1, teaches her son, Davin, how to cook...
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Talk Sweet To Me: A Conversation About Sugar
According to one statistic, in developed countries, the average person consumes 73 pounds of sugar in a year. Just try to visualize 73 pounds of sugar! But, is that a bad thing? The science indicates that yes, too much sugar is bad - if we're not careful. We share the science behind the argument...
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Tapped: Check Your Water Drip Before You Sip
You know that this is The Voice's favorite topic: the world's water crisis. Seriously though, there is compelling evidence to check in on the water that you drink, where it comes from and why you should care. Check the facts. It DOES matter. Show notes
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Don't Panic! I'm Plant-Based Not Vegan
What's the difference between plant-based and vegan? Does it matter? When should you use either term? And why is there sometimes judgment implied when asked about our food choices? The team dishes on what it's like to walk the PB and vegan line in public. As always, our aim is to inspire dialogue...
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Counting Our Lessons: How 2020 Has Changed All Of Us
Spoiler alert: this episode is personal. It goes without saying that 2020 has been lit, no? In this episode, the team shares what we've learned about ourselves so far in 2020 about love, ourselves, why we do things, what has made this year special for each of us, and how well we adapt to...
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When Meat Goes Scarce, Buy Plants
It's no secret that The Pandemic has created a moderate meat scarcity in the U.S. Have you noticed this at your supermarket? In this episode, we explore why this is a great time to consider making a switch to a plant-based way of eating and what the delicious strategies and possibilities are for...
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How To Healthfully Manage Stress In An Uncertain Time
Jendayi poses the question, sparked by a friend's sheer displeasure of gaining 20 lbs during the Pandemic: How can we gain control of emotional eating during this extremely stressful time? In this episode, we share with you our compassion, tools, and support to help you navigate forward....
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Dr. Dae Dishes On The 4 Rs Of Radiant Health
We warmly welcome DC-based Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Daemon Jones, to the podcast this week. Naturopathic...what?! How is it different from conventional medicine? Most importantly, how can it help YOU? In this episode, we're talking with Dr. Dae about when to juice and when to smoothie, her...
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It's Not Your Fault: Your Childhood Shapes Your Food Choices
In this episode, we explore how our early experiences shape our food choices and our food experiences even now as adults. It is true: consciousness is king. We share our journey in hopes that it inspires yours. And spoiler alert: April, co-founder of The Jealous Vegan and vigorous plant-based...
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The Documentary That Will Change Your Game
The evidence is compelling. Eating plants makes you a better athlete and potentially a better lover (ahem, gentlemen!) Let the myths be debunked - plants build strong muscle. In this episode, we discuss the documentary, Game Changers (available on Netflix), and the impact that it has had on us…
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Health Disparity In The Black Community And How To Be The Exception
Everybody on The Jealous Vegan team is an exception when it comes to our choices in food and health care. Statistically, we are an anomaly. We are also a collective of hope that aims to inspire you that in spite of your circumstances, race, location, genetics, or past food choices, you have the...
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Influencers of Habit Change: Personality and Love Languages
Each of us faces our own unique challenges when changing a habit such as our way of eating. In this episode, we invite you to peer into personality profile and how love reveals our unique challenges and strengths when negotiating sustainable habit change.
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Change Is The Only Constant
In this episode, we get real about why major life changes call for giving ourselves grace, space, and time to adapt. Lisa opens up about getting married and what she noticed about herself, how she showed up, and what she needed to change during the change. Episode Notes
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COVID-19 Apocalypse 2020: Can We Talk About It?
Jen is stockpiling food & hand sanitizer. April and Lisa are thinking about how to care for their grandmother and maintain social distancing with her. Jendayi is doing her best to conduct business as usual. What are you doing to cope? In this episode, we share our stories, coping mechanisms, and...
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Meaty Events
We're talking all about plant-based reinterpretations on classic meaty dishes! Lawrence and Jen dish on how to make delicious vegan tacos and nachos, what Jen served at her SuperBowl party for a mixed crowd of eaters while ensuring the menu was deliciously 100% vegan, our opinions on how to...
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Emotions: An Intimate Conversation
In this episode, we bring you into an intimate conversation between April and Jen about the complexity of emotions and how it influences the choices we make in all areas of life. Peek into our world, get an update from April about how things are going since she opened up about divorce in Episode…
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It's Never "The Right Time" To Change: What's Your Plan?
Have you tried to go vegan or plant-based for a time but failed to stick to it? This episode is for you! We all have tried to change a habit and found it stinkin' hard. If you want to sustainably change anything about your life - including your food choices, you're gonna need a plan. We offer you…
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Welcome Vegan Athlete and Nutrition Coach, Rebecca Clements
Wanna meet a ripped vegan athlete? Why should you look for "10 shades a day"? What's the 1% principle? We're excited to introduce you to Rebecca Clements, vegan athlete and nutrition coach who is a competitive vegan bodybuilder, works out twice a day, gets plenty of only plant-based protein, and...
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Avocado Wars: The Superfood That Created a Crime Culture
Inspired by the Netflix docu-series, Rotten, we're discussing the ubiquitous, delicious, sometimes sordid story of the rise of almighty avocado. On this team, we're in love with avocados for their creaminess and the decadence that they add to a dish. Listen in as we dish on the fun facts about...
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What Determines Your Health: Genes and Decisions
We create an intimate episode this week as Lisa and April bring you into a conversation already in progress that was sparked by the quote: "Your genetics load the gun, but your lifestyle pulls the trigger." If you have ever felt that you are a victim of your genes, we invite you into this...
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Bio-Individuality: Why One Size Does Not Fit All
If you enjoyed the Death Of The Diet episode then this is part II. In it, the team discusses why you have to decide for yourself - according to your unique biology - which way of eating is best suited for you. What factors should you consider? How can you learn to listen to your body? What's the...
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Meatless Meat Gone Fast: Is It A Tool, A Crutch, or A Distraction?
Meatless meat has gone fast food. A veggie burger is now a juicy, marbled, meat mimicking, stand on its own on a bun with pickles, fries, and a soda. This means more delicious, uncompromising options for eating more plants. What ELSE does it mean? Does eating a meatless meat burger mean eating…
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Two Vegans You Should Know: Lukas and Samuel Are Breaking Our Brains About What's Possible With Plant-based
Can you be fit, toned AND vegan? Is going plant-based an American trend? Have you ever wanted to eat vegan and enjoy classic Italian dishes without guilt? In this episode, the team talks to Lukas and Samuel, co-founders of Veecoco, who are on a mission to demonstrate the possibilities of…
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To All Earthlings: The Bell Cannot Be Unrung
Earthlings, a documentary that we CANNOT recommend but that broke our brains, opened our consciousness, and changed us forever provides the context for this episode's discussion. There are so many layers to unpack about our choices and sustainable habit change that this conversation is so very…
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The Jealous Vegan Welcomes The Vegetarian Carnivore
In this episode, the team talks with Janani Kumar, creator of The Vegetarian Carnivore, about growing up as a vegetarian and why she chose to become plant-based. She shares her love of delicious, plant-based food along with why she is choosing to spread the message about the importance of eating...
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One Thing That Doesn't Help Us Change (And What Does)
What do you Bill Maher, James Corden, and John David Glaude have in common? An opinion on fat shaming. In this episode, the team discusses this hot topic and weighs in from our own experience. It's lit, lively, and full of wisdom for your healthy journey. Show Notes
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Death Of The Diet
We interrupt your busy schedule for an ardent call to action: let all dieting die! Listen into this lively, hilarious, value-packed episode for the reasons why we think that dieting is evil, when it might make sense to diet, what alternatives there are, and why dieting should ultimately be...
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Necessary Evils and Unintended Consequences
Have you ever had to make a decision that in spite of your conscious choices and best efforts, there was an undesirable consequence? In this episode, the team shares our journeys around making "impossible choices" for our wellbeing while doing the best that we can and doing our best to manage the...
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The Distinctions That Define A Delicious Plant-based Dinner
What's the difference between a vegan dinner and a delicious dinner that just happens to be vegan? The distinction is subtle but powerful. In this episode, the team shares our ideas, principles, and elements that we think are key for making any plant-based meal AMAZING for vegans and others alike.
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Self-Care When You're Sick
The seasons are changing and the team has been sick recently. In this episode, we discuss why comfort foods are important, what it feels like when an illness is coming on, and how we individually manage the symptoms while giving our bodies optimal space to heal.
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Food For Thought: How We Can Change Our Minds About Our Choices
Have you ever wanted to change a habit, such as become a morning person who runs before breakfast, only to find the new routine impossible to sustain? In this episode, the team invites guest, Alice Quist, friend and psychology geek, into the discussion as we loosely explore the book, Predictably...
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The Danger of FOMO: Plant-basers and The Popeye's Chicken Sandwich
Have you ever knowingly did something just because others were doing it although you knew absolutely that you would regret it? Yep, FOMO is real, dangerous and not to be trifled with. In this episode, the team discusses the infamous twitter war between Popeye's and Chick-Fil-A that ignited…
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Eating Disorders and Our Relationship With Food: TJV Welcomes Ruthie Flynn
Is veganism a diet? Who do you picture when you think of a vegan? In this episode, we welcome Ruthie Flynn, a medical anthropology student in recovery from an eating disorder. We discuss how our relationship with food informs our choices, our expectations, and our body image. Warning: this…
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Judgmental Vegans vs Judgmental Non-Vegans
Any plant-based eater who has dined with omnivores has heard the incredulous question: "so, you don't eat meat?" But, why doesn't anyone ask: "are you going to eat any broccoli?" In this episode, we take up the topic of Tolerance at The Table and discuss what it's like for both meat-eaters and...
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How To Take Charge of Your Healthcare
Are you motivated to eat a plant-based diet to address a health concern? Then this episode is for you! We talking about the challenges of taking control over our individual health and why it's important to do so.
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The Jealous Vegan Welcomes Victoria Moran of Main Street Vegan
We're talking about plant-based longevity and vitality with Victoria Moran, of Main Street Vegan, who has been a vegetarian for 30+ years and has raised a child completely on a vegan diet. She shares so many nuggets in this episode like: the sinister myth about protein, the challenges and...
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Is Plant-Based More Expensive?
We all know that we need more plants on our plate. Yet, in many areas, to buy fresh, healthy produce costs more than meat and processed foods. What if your budget is limited? How do you navigate the tough choice between buying what's accessible and buying what's healthier? In this week's episode,...
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Body Lessons: Learning From The Juice Cleanse - Part II
We're back with more about what we learned from the juice cleanse that the team did together in April 2019. We're talking in more detail about what we noticed about our biology such as, ahem, a change in potty habits, sleep, alertness, and more. As usual, this conversation is real and hilarious.
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Juice Cleansing: What Did We Learn? - Part I
What is it like to do a juice cleanse? What are the benefits? What are the challenges? Is it worth it? The team welcomes back to the podcast, Lawrence Rassaw, The Weekend Chef as we discuss what we loved, lacked, and longed for our juice cleanse in April. The discussion was so good that we…
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