The Grown and Vegan Life Podcast

Before I was Vegan I thought all Vegans lost tons of weight but I found out that isn't always the case. In fact, in the beginning of my journey as a vegan I didn't really notice a difference. However, now after almost 2 years I have discovered that my weight has naturally fallen into place. With a few minor adjustments I am fitting my clothes better. Going Vegan can help you lose weight, it just requires a little discipline. www.grownandvegan.com

Since going vegan I have been on a complicated journey with high blood pressure. In this episode I am sharing the challenges I have faced and 3 surprising supplements I hadn't considered before to help me manage it. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with high blood pressure you won't want to miss this!www.grownandvegan.com

In this episode I am discussing the valu of using food to improve our health. I am sharing 5 Superfoods to add to your meal plan. And if you listen to the end I am sharing 2 simple recipes to help you Detox and feel better.

Vegan cooking can be intimidating in the beginning of your Vegan journey. But I promise it gets easier! In this week's episode I am sharing 3 tips to help you begin to create delicious plant based dishes with ease.

In this episode I am giving an update on what I experienced after stopping high blood pressure medication. And I am sharing why being your own Health Advocate is important.

Self care is more than getting our hair and nails done. Or, for men getting your beard tightened up. It's about caring for ourselves on all levels: mental, physical and spiritual.But what happens when we take self care to a level where it becomes debilitating?In this week's episode I am being very transparent and unpacking what I learned recently about how caring for ourselves in the wrong way can lead to limiting ourselves. And sharing the realization that it's time to get our power back.www.grownandvegan.com

Going Vegan is just like most things in life. It requires time and discipline. Unfortunately, our human nature doesn't usually want to go through what it takes to accomplish the goal. But there is no button that can be pushed that can make you Vegan. You have to be willing to do the work. Free Ebook at www.grownandvegan.com

I met my guest on this week's episode virtually after learning that we shared a similar journey of battling breast cancer. When I learned that she incorporated a plant based diet into her treatment journey I knew I had to have her on the show! Listen to this powerful conversation on Vegan and Breast Cancer with Meka Da'Veas. And connect with her on Instagram @thegoalmatchmaker, on Facebook @Meka Da'Veas or online at www.thegoalmatchmaker.com===Grown and Vegan Life Podcast Hosted by: Dietta Roddie www.grownandvegan.com

Going Vegan is not a diet, it's a lifestyle change. To make the transition successfully it is necessary to move past the Hype and get to the real reason you desire to make the change. When you take the time to do this, you will either discover that you really are committed or it's not the right thing for you.www.grownandvegan.com

Health or disease really takes place in our cells. So in order to improve our health, we need to focus on being healthy at the cellular level. In this week's episode I discussed the importance of cell health with Detox and Gut Health Coach Kevin the Visionary. Kevin has a powerful health transformation story. And he shares a wealth of knowledge on this topic. Listen to learn more.

Improving our immune system is on the top of many of our minds these days. When researching ways to boost the immune system I learned that a majority of what makes up the immune system is in the gut. This information led me to search out ways to improve gut health. On this journey I came across some information that suggested eating fermented foods daily for the probiotics. In this week's episode I am sharing what happened when I added this food to my diet and when this may not be a good idea. www.grownandvegan.com

Valentine's Day is typically a day for couples. But I invited my friend Josette Esau on the podcast this week, to have a real conversation about how single people can also enjoy this holiday instead of avoiding it. We also discussed a few surprisingly healthy benefits of the single life. Article discussed: https://www.healthdigest.com/232773/reasons-why-its-actually-healthier-to-be-single/

In the past when I considered or attempted to go without meat, I often wondered what happened to a vegetarian way of eating. It seemed that most information skipped past this way of eating and went full force into a vegan way of eating. Since I eventually went that direction as well, I wanted to understand what the difference was. And why one is or is not better. My search helped to draw a surprising or not so surprising conclusion.

I have wanted to have this conversation for a while. Since becoming a part of the Vegan Community I have recognized a few things that to be honest, cause me concern. My ultimate goal is not necessarily to convert everyone to become vegan. However, I do desire to remove barriers for people who desire to do so but hesitate. In this week's episode I am breaking down the three reasons I have discovered that keep people from going vegan.

Whether it's leaving behind meat, or leaving behind a bad relationship, leaving can be hard. Today's episode is all about leaving. In this episode I am going deep into the topic of leaving, why it's hard and lessons I've learned to get through it.Leaving is not always physically moving away from someone or some place. Leaving is also a process of emotional detachment and mindset shifting to move forward in our lives and embrace something new. It's a regular part of life that happens all the time. To truly live happily we must learn to leave well.

Have you ever stayed in an unhappy relationship or on a job you hated because you didn't want to start over? Well in today's episode we are going to look at why it's hard to start over. And why starting over should be a regular part of our lives.Music: Blue Window Musician: Jeff KaaleWebsite: www.grownandvegan.com Channel: www.youtube.com/grownandvegan IG: www.instagram.com/grownandvegan Facebook:www.facebook.com/grownandvegan