

Vedge Your Best, Vegan Ideas for Everyone At Any Age
Michele Olender
There has never been a more important time to be Vegan. Vedge Your Best is the only podcast aimed at teaching midlife women how to limit and eliminate the consumption of animal products without feeling deprived, overwhelmed or unsupported, even if no one you know is Vegan. Life Coach Michele Olender will show you how living Vegan is the superpower that will unlock your possibilities and give you the confidence to take on your next impossible goal, by doing it YOUR way. Vedge YOUR Best and there’s nothing you can’t do.
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Sep 17, 2024 • 21min
211: A Safe Space For Non-Vegans
Explore the challenges of criticism within the vegan community and the importance of compassion in navigating tough conversations. Discover how to bridge the communication gap between vegans and non-vegans, addressing emotional barriers like defensiveness. The focus is on fostering respectful dialogue that promotes understanding and shared values, creating safe spaces for all perspectives.

Sep 10, 2024 • 15min
210: Back To School with Vedge Your Best
September sparks a journey of rejuvenation, encouraging a compassionate, plant-based lifestyle just in time for back-to-school season. Discover how individuals transform their choices by reducing animal products, impacting their lives and relationships positively. The podcast introduces a 'See one, do one, teach one' model, promoting community engagement and support in advocating for veganism. Listeners are invited to share their experiences, fostering a collective journey toward mindful eating and healthier decisions.

Sep 3, 2024 • 43min
209: Fjord to Table - NorVegan Cuisine with Sunny Gandara from ArcticGrub.com
Sunny Gandara, a Norwegian food blogger and plant-based chef, shares her journey from traditional Norwegian cuisine to a vibrant vegan lifestyle. She discusses the challenge of adapting cultural recipes while preserving their significance. Listeners will discover insights into Norwegian summer cooking and the art of bread-making, along with the exciting classes offered on ArcticGrub.com. Sunni emphasizes the importance of approachable ingredients, encouraging everyone to explore the rich, sustainable delights of NorVegan cuisine.

Aug 27, 2024 • 25min
208: August "Scaries" - September Structure
Explore the sensory journey from summer to fall, highlighting how changing seasons impact routines and mindsets. Dive into the emotional nostalgia of ending August and the importance of supportive frameworks to manage unfulfilled goals. Discover ways to cultivate personal growth within a vegan lifestyle by creating an incubator for individual learning and addressing challenges. The conversation inspires listeners to transform feelings of stagnation into actionable steps, fostering a fulfilling journey towards their personal objectives.

Aug 20, 2024 • 13min
207: How You Vegan Is How You Do Everything
Discover how navigating family chaos mirrors the challenges of a vegan journey. Learn to embrace confusion while staying focused on your goals. Tune in to your motivations amidst daily distractions. Personal anecdotes highlight the importance of perseverance and seeking support as you adopt a plant-based lifestyle. This engaging discussion combines practical tips with inspiring stories to empower your journey.

Aug 13, 2024 • 16min
206: 3 Ways You Sabotage Your Vegan Journey
Discover how to navigate the challenges of adopting a vegan lifestyle. The discussion focuses on common barriers to commitment, including the pitfalls of overplanning and underplanning. Learn the importance of intentionality and building self-trust on your vegan journey, along with tips for self-reflection and personal growth. This conversation is packed with insights to help anyone starting or struggling with their vegan practice.

Aug 6, 2024 • 29min
205: Rewrite Your Plate - Transform Your Life With A Vegan Story
Dive into the transformative power of personal narratives and how they shape our choices. Discover a key phrase that can boost confidence in difficult situations. Learn the importance of self-reflection and supportive relationships in adopting a vegan lifestyle. Uncover ways to prioritize self-care guilt-free while balancing family commitments. This engaging discussion encourages listeners to rewrite their stories for a healthier, more fulfilling life.

Jul 30, 2024 • 19min
204: Make August Count (By Counting Your Blessings)
Dive into the world of plant-based living and discover tips on making meaningful changes in your diet. A gripping story unfolds about a false alarm that sparks a deeper reflection on the power of community support. Embrace gratitude as the hosts discuss transforming panic into appreciation and the importance of kindness in daily interactions. Explore how recognizing your blessings can enrich your life and inspire others on their vegan journeys!

Jul 23, 2024 • 19min
203: Vegan? Plant Based? What's The Point?
Explore transitioning to a vegan diet, overcoming self-doubt and balancing responsibilities, reflecting on 'what's the point?' in going plant-based, embracing growth and taking action, finding direction and overcoming challenges.

Jul 16, 2024 • 26min
202: Requests VS Demands
Discover the importance of effective communication in vegan advocacy, distinguishing between requests and demands when promoting plant-based diets for respectful dialogue and autonomy.


