The Minimalist Vegan Podcast is coming to an end (indefinitely). Tune in to the episode to find out why we’re moving on and what we have planned for the future (some exciting news!).We also share raw behind-the-scenes of the ups and downs of producing the show.A special thanks to our wonderful listeners. Your attention means a lot to us 💚This episode is brought to you by Bhumi. Bhumi is a bedding, bath, and apparel brand that uses organic cotton and fair trade practices. Browse their full range at www.bhumi.com.au. Use discount code MINIMALISTVEGAN at checkout to get 25% off storewide. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.Looking for more?Submit your question or topic suggestion at https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/074/Check out our cooking show on YouTube https://bit.ly/36XRk6VFollow us on Instagram @theminimalistveganEmail us at info@theminimalistvegan.com

The Minimalist Vegan Podcast is coming to an end (indefinitely). Tune in to the episode to find out why we’re moving on and what we have planned for the future (some exciting news!). We also share raw behind-the-scenes of the ups and downs of producing the show. A special thanks to our wonderful listeners. Your attention means a lot to us 💚 This episode is brought to you by Bhumi. Bhumi is a bedding, bath, and apparel brand that uses organic cotton and fair trade practices. Browse their full range at <a href="http://www.bhumi.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bhumi.com.au</a>. Use discount code MINIMALISTVEGAN at checkout to get 25% off storewide. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Looking for more? Submit your question or topic suggestion at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/</a> Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/074/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/074/</a> Check out our cooking show on YouTube <a href="https://bit.ly/36XRk6V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/36XRk6V</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan Email us at info@theminimalistvegan.com

The Final Episode: A Natural Evolution

Are you overwhelmed by the idea of cooking? Or wish you had a few more go-to recipes? Then this episode is for you.We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again. Learning how to cook is one of the most valuable skills you can understand, and preparing a meal is one of the creative and thoughtful ways to impress others and show love.And if you’re not cooking for others, you’re still cooking for yourself. In this conversation, Maša, the powerhouse responsible for all the recipes on our website, shares shortcuts, tricks, and tips to make cooking at home enjoyable.Looking for more?Submit your question or topic suggestion at https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/073/Check out our new cooking show on YouTube https://bit.ly/36XRk6VFollow us on Instagram @theminimalistveganEmail us at info@theminimalistvegan.com

Are you overwhelmed by the idea of cooking? Or wish you had a few more go-to recipes? Then this episode is for you. We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again. Learning how to cook is one of the most valuable skills you can understand, and preparing a meal is one of the creative and thoughtful ways to impress others and show love. And if you’re not cooking for others, you’re still cooking for yourself. In this conversation, Maša, the powerhouse responsible for all the recipes on our website, shares shortcuts, tricks, and tips to make cooking at home enjoyable. Looking for more? Submit your question or topic suggestion at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/</a> Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/073/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/073/</a> Check out our new cooking show on YouTube <a href="https://bit.ly/36XRk6V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/36XRk6V</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan Email us at info@theminimalistvegan.com

Vegan Cooking Tips For Beginners

One of our fondest memories is having a family outing at the zoo. It was surreal to see lions, tigers, elephants, and monkeys in person.Not only that, but zoos are critical for conservation and public education. At least so we thought…There’s a dark side to the zoo industry to suggest it’s more entertainment than conservation. But is it?In this conversation, we discuss the ethical considerations of zoos and some alternative ways to connect with animals.This episode is brought to you by Woron. Woron is a sustainable and ethical underwear &amp; everyday essentials. They’re a brand based out of Copenhagen &amp; owned by two sisters – Arina and Anya Woron. Browse their full range at woronstore.com. Use discount code MINIMALISTVEGAN at checkout to get 15% off storewide. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.Submit your question or topic suggestion at https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/072/Check out our new cooking show on YouTube https://bit.ly/36XRk6VFollow us on Instagram @theminimalistveganEmail us at info@theminimalistvegan.com

One of our fondest memories is having a family outing at the zoo. It was surreal to see lions, tigers, elephants, and monkeys in person. Not only that, but zoos are critical for conservation and public education. At least so we thought… There’s a dark side to the zoo industry to suggest it’s more entertainment than conservation. But is it? In this conversation, we discuss the ethical considerations of zoos and some alternative ways to connect with animals. This episode is brought to you by Woron. Woron is a sustainable and ethical underwear &amp; everyday essentials. They’re a brand based out of Copenhagen &amp; owned by two sisters – Arina and Anya Woron. Browse their full range at <a href="http://woronstore.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">woronstore.com</a>. Use discount code MINIMALISTVEGAN at checkout to get 15% off storewide. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Submit your question or topic suggestion at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/</a> Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/072/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/072/</a> Check out our new cooking show on YouTube <a href="https://bit.ly/36XRk6V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/36XRk6V</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan Email us at info@theminimalistvegan.com

Are Zoos Ethical For Animals?

On the surface, it appears that minimalism has reached the mainstream. Minimalism is more widely accepted and, as a result, has lost its flair.Back in episode 46, we discussed what the future of minimalism would look like and pontificated on the trendiness of the movement. Well, almost two years on—where does it stand? More importantly, how do we feel about minimalism today?The answer might surprise you…In this conversation, we share our reflections on minimalism from people who create content about the very topic.This episode is brought to you by Woron. Woron is a sustainable and el brand that uses organic cotton and fair trade practices. Browse their full range at www.bhumi.com.au. Use discount code MINIMALISTVEGAN at checkout to get 25% off storewide. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.Looking for more?Submit your question or topic suggestion at https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/071/Check out our new cooking show on YouTube https://bit.ly/36XRk6VFollow us on Instagram @theminimalistveganEmail us at info@theminimalistvegan.com

On the surface, it appears that minimalism has reached the mainstream. Minimalism is more widely accepted and, as a result, has lost its flair. Back in episode 46, we discussed what the future of minimalism would look like and pontificated on the trendiness of the movement. Well, almost two years on—where does it stand? More importantly, how do we feel about minimalism today? The answer might surprise you… In this conversation, we share our reflections on minimalism from people who create content about the very topic. This episode is brought to you by Woron. Woron is a sustainable and el brand that uses organic cotton and fair trade practices. Browse their full range at <a href="http://www.bhumi.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bhumi.com.au</a>. Use discount code MINIMALISTVEGAN at checkout to get 25% off storewide. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Looking for more? Submit your question or topic suggestion at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/</a> Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/071/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/071/</a> Check out our new cooking show on YouTube <a href="https://bit.ly/36XRk6V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/36XRk6V</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan Email us at info@theminimalistvegan.com

Are We Done With Minimalism?

Studies show that vegans are viewed more negatively than atheists, immigrants, homosexuals, and asexuals. In fact, the only group viewed more negatively than vegans were drug addicts!Beyond the surveys, we’ve felt it too. Whether it’s eating out with friends or meeting someone for the first time, veganism comes with an air of inconvenience, stigma and sometimes hate.Why is that? Why do so many people seem to dislike vegans? In this episode, we step outside of our vegan-friendly algorithms and face the harsh truth of how people feel about vegans and what that means for animal rights advocates.This episode is brought to you by Woron. Woron is a sustainable and ethical underwear &amp; everyday essentials. They’re a brand based out of Copenhagen &amp; owned by two sisters – Arina and Anya Woron. Browse their full range at woronstore.com. Use discount code MINIMALISTVEGAN at checkout to get 15% off storewide. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.Looking for more?Submit your question or topic suggestion at https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/070/Check out our new cooking show on YouTube https://bit.ly/36XRk6VFollow us on Instagram @theminimalistveganEmail us at info@theminimalistvegan.com

Studies show that vegans are viewed more negatively than atheists, immigrants, homosexuals, and asexuals. In fact, the only group viewed more negatively than vegans were drug addicts! Beyond the surveys, we’ve felt it too. Whether it’s eating out with friends or meeting someone for the first time, veganism comes with an air of inconvenience, stigma and sometimes hate. Why is that? Why do so many people seem to dislike vegans? In this episode, we step outside of our vegan-friendly algorithms and face the harsh truth of how people feel about vegans and what that means for animal rights advocates. This episode is brought to you by Woron. Woron is a sustainable and ethical underwear &amp; everyday essentials. They’re a brand based out of Copenhagen &amp; owned by two sisters – Arina and Anya Woron. Browse their full range at <a href="http://woronstore.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">woronstore.com</a>. Use discount code MINIMALISTVEGAN at checkout to get 15% off storewide. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Looking for more? Submit your question or topic suggestion at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/</a> Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/070/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/070/</a> Check out our new cooking show on YouTube <a href="https://bit.ly/36XRk6V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/36XRk6V</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan Email us at info@theminimalistvegan.com

Why Do People Hate Vegans?

When you meet someone for the first time, consciously and unconsciously, you’re assessing their status based on their job, education, where they live, the clothes they wear, the car they drive, and their cultural background.And you know what?They’re doing the exact same thing to you.But how healthy is status classification? Why does it matter so much to us?Whether we want to admit it or not, we have a deep desire to prove ourselves and feel important. And what’s scary is that we place much of our self-worth on these status signals.In this conversation, we explore the challenges with wrapping status into our identities, and how minimalism can play a role in shifting the perspective of identity and value.This episode is brought to you by Bhumi. Bhumi is a bedding, bath, and apparel brand that uses organic cotton and fair trade practices. Browse their full range at www.bhumi.com.au. Use discount code MINIMALISTVEGAN at checkout to get 25% off storewide. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.Looking for more?Submit your question or topic suggestion at https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/069/Check out our new cooking show on YouTube https://bit.ly/36XRk6VFollow us on Instagram @theminimalistveganEmail us at info@theminimalistvegan.com

When you meet someone for the first time, consciously and unconsciously, you’re assessing their status based on their job, education, where they live, the clothes they wear, the car they drive, and their cultural background. And you know what? They’re doing the exact same thing to you. But how healthy is status classification? Why does it matter so much to us? Whether we want to admit it or not, we have a deep desire to prove ourselves and feel important. And what’s scary is that we place much of our self-worth on these status signals. In this conversation, we explore the challenges with wrapping status into our identities, and how minimalism can play a role in shifting the perspective of identity and value. This episode is brought to you by Bhumi. Bhumi is a bedding, bath, and apparel brand that uses organic cotton and fair trade practices. Browse their full range at <a href="http://www.bhumi.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bhumi.com.au</a>. Use discount code MINIMALISTVEGAN at checkout to get 25% off storewide. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Looking for more? Submit your question or topic suggestion at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/</a> Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/069/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/069/</a> Check out our new cooking show on YouTube <a href="https://bit.ly/36XRk6V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/36XRk6V</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan Email us at info@theminimalistvegan.com

What You Do For Work Is Not Your Identity

The combination of automation and a global pandemic has pushed society into a new norm of work. There’s no escaping the digital revolution as it impacts every industry.Lockdowns have given us some time to take a step back to evaluate what’s essential and what work-life balance should look like.In this episode, we share our reactions to some pretty compelling statistics about the future of work before sharing our approach to navigating these changes.This episode is brought to you by Woron. Woron is a sustainable and ethical underwear &amp; everyday essentials. They’re a brand based out of Copenhagen &amp; owned by two sisters – Arina and Anya Woron. Browse their full range at woronstore.com. Use discount code MINIMALISTVEGAN at checkout to get 15% off storewide. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.Looking for more?Submit your question or topic suggestion at https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/068/Check out our new cooking show on YouTube https://bit.ly/36XRk6VFollow us on Instagram @theminimalistveganEmail us at info@theminimalistvegan.com

The combination of automation and a global pandemic has pushed society into a new norm of work. There’s no escaping the digital revolution as it impacts every industry. Lockdowns have given us some time to take a step back to evaluate what’s essential and what work-life balance should look like. In this episode, we share our reactions to some pretty compelling statistics about the future of work before sharing our approach to navigating these changes. This episode is brought to you by Woron. Woron is a sustainable and ethical underwear &amp; everyday essentials. They’re a brand based out of Copenhagen &amp; owned by two sisters – Arina and Anya Woron. Browse their full range at <a href="http://woronstore.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">woronstore.com</a>. Use discount code MINIMALISTVEGAN at checkout to get 15% off storewide. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Looking for more? Submit your question or topic suggestion at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/</a> Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/068/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/068/</a> Check out our new cooking show on YouTube <a href="https://bit.ly/36XRk6V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/36XRk6V</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan Email us at info@theminimalistvegan.com

What's The Future of Work? (And How We're Preparing)

As we recently celebrated our 7th vegan anniversary, we thought it would be interesting to share what we’ve learned.In this conversation, we compare what we expected to experience when we first transitioned with how things have panned out.Whether you're veg-curious, a new vegan, or have been living cruelty-free for decades; we trust you’ll be able to relate to some of our lessons so far.This episode is brought to you by Woron. Woron is a sustainable and ethical underwear &amp; everyday essentials. They’re a brand based out of Copenhagen &amp; owned by two sisters – Arina and Anya Woron. Browse their full range at woronstore.com. Use discount code MINIMALISTVEGAN at checkout to get 15% off storewide. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.Looking for more?Submit your question or topic suggestion at https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/067/Check out our new cooking show on YouTube https://bit.ly/36XRk6VFollow us on Instagram @theminimalistveganEmail us at info@theminimalistvegan.com

As we recently celebrated our 7th vegan anniversary, we thought it would be interesting to share what we’ve learned. In this conversation, we compare what we expected to experience when we first transitioned with how things have panned out. Whether you're veg-curious, a new vegan, or have been living cruelty-free for decades; we trust you’ll be able to relate to some of our lessons so far. This episode is brought to you by Woron. Woron is a sustainable and ethical underwear &amp; everyday essentials. They’re a brand based out of Copenhagen &amp; owned by two sisters – Arina and Anya Woron. Browse their full range at <a href="http://woronstore.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">woronstore.com</a>. Use discount code MINIMALISTVEGAN at checkout to get 15% off storewide. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Looking for more? Submit your question or topic suggestion at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/</a> Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/067/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/067/</a> Check out our new cooking show on YouTube <a href="https://bit.ly/36XRk6V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/36XRk6V</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan Email us at info@theminimalistvegan.com

15 Lessons We’ve Learned Since Becoming Vegans

Wool is one of the oldest and most popular fabrics in human history. What was once a resource used for survival has evolved into a commercial behemoth leading to the exploitation of sheep and lambs worldwide.However, is the wool industry really all that bad? Can we still buy products using wool as ethical consumers? Is there such thing as vegan-friendly wool?We discuss all these questions and more in this episode in an attempt to bring some clarity to an often confusing area of veganism.This episode is brought to you by Bhumi. Bhumi is a bedding, bath, and apparel brand that uses organic cotton and fair trade practices. Browse their full range at www.bhumi.com.au. Use discount code MINIMALISTVEGAN at checkout to get 25% off storewide. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Looking for more?Submit your question or topic suggestion at https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/066/Check out our cooking show on YouTube https://bit.ly/36XRk6VFollow us on Instagram @theminimalistveganEmail us at info@theminimalistvegan.com

Wool is one of the oldest and most popular fabrics in human history. What was once a resource used for survival has evolved into a commercial behemoth leading to the exploitation of sheep and lambs worldwide. However, is the wool industry really all that bad? Can we still buy products using wool as ethical consumers? Is there such thing as vegan-friendly wool? We discuss all these questions and more in this episode in an attempt to bring some clarity to an often confusing area of veganism. This episode is brought to you by Bhumi. Bhumi is a bedding, bath, and apparel brand that uses organic cotton and fair trade practices. Browse their full range at <a href="http://www.bhumi.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bhumi.com.au</a>. Use discount code MINIMALISTVEGAN at checkout to get 25% off storewide. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Looking for more? Submit your question or topic suggestion at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/</a> Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/066/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/066/</a> Check out our cooking show on YouTube <a href="https://bit.ly/36XRk6V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/36XRk6V</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan Email us at info@theminimalistvegan.com

Is Supporting The Wool Industry Really That Cruel?

It’s no secret; mindful meditation is officially mainstream and a particularly prevalent practice that you’ll see many high performers (in all fields) starting their day with.If you don’t currently meditate, you may wonder if it really lives up to the hype. I mean, it must if you’re to allocate time in your busy day to connect with your breath. We’ve been there! Trust us.You can listen to and read about meditation in many places, but you don’t often hear about people’s personal struggles and experiences with such a profound practice. We’re no experts in this area, but we believe that our journeys are very relatable.In this candid conversation, we share our initial experiences with meditation, what shifted for us to make it a priority in our lives, and what the practice looks like for us today.This episode is brought to you by Woron. Woron is a sustainable and ethical underwear &amp; everyday essentials. They’re a brand based out of Copenhagen &amp; owned by two sisters – Arina and Anya Woron. Browse their full range at woronstore.com. Use discount code MINIMALISTVEGAN at checkout to get 15% off storewide. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.Looking for more?Submit your question or topic suggestion at https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/065/Check out our new cooking show on YouTube https://bit.ly/36XRk6VFollow us on Instagram @theminimalistveganEmail us at info@theminimalistvegan.com

It’s no secret; mindful meditation is officially mainstream and a particularly prevalent practice that you’ll see many high performers (in all fields) starting their day with. If you don’t currently meditate, you may wonder if it really lives up to the hype. I mean, it must if you’re to allocate time in your busy day to connect with your breath. We’ve been there! Trust us. You can listen to and read about meditation in many places, but you don’t often hear about people’s personal struggles and experiences with such a profound practice. We’re no experts in this area, but we believe that our journeys are very relatable. In this candid conversation, we share our initial experiences with meditation, what shifted for us to make it a priority in our lives, and what the practice looks like for us today. This episode is brought to you by Woron. Woron is a sustainable and ethical underwear &amp; everyday essentials. They’re a brand based out of Copenhagen &amp; owned by two sisters – Arina and Anya Woron. Browse their full range at <a href="http://woronstore.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">woronstore.com</a>. Use discount code MINIMALISTVEGAN at checkout to get 15% off storewide. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Looking for more? Submit your question or topic suggestion at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/</a> Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/065/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/065/</a> Check out our new cooking show on YouTube <a href="https://bit.ly/36XRk6V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/36XRk6V</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan Email us at info@theminimalistvegan.com

Our Realistic Experiences With Meditation

Best selling authors and passionate bloggers, Michael &amp; Maša Ofei explore what it means to live with incredible intentionality. They bring honest conversations to your ears discussing a range of topics including; minimalism, veganism, zero-waste, productivity, consumerism, travel amongst other things!

I really enjoy listening to Michael and Maša on my daily commute to work. I also enjoy reading their blog and follow them on Instagram. I feel that I can truly relate to what they speak about: veganism, minimalism, consumerism, food recipes, design, animal activism, changing continents and finding different solutions to  a more sustainable day to day life and so much more. I love Maša’s recipes and photography and Michael’s take on financial abundance and how to achieve it by getting rid of the wors type of clutter, which is debt.

Thankful for this podcast...

Great podcast for those interested (or already thriving) with minimalism and vegan living!

Informative and inspiring conversation

The Minimalist Vegan Podcast

Physical clutter can be incredibly overwhelming.Clutter on bench tops prevents you from getting full functionality out of your furniture. Clutter in your wardrobe creates too many decisions for you to make about what you’re going to wear. And clutter in your spare room represents a long list of to-dos you need to deal with.If we objectively understand that clutter is stealing some of our overall happiness and clarity, why do many of us struggle to take action to remove clutter from our lives?Decluttering, while admirable, struggles to make it to the top of our priorities. Even though we know the impact of it will completely change the way we feel.In this episode, we break down why most people struggle to get traction when it comes to decluttering and offer some tips on how you can move forward.Are you looking for more?Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/035/Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

Physical clutter can be incredibly overwhelming. Clutter on bench tops prevents you from getting full functionality out of your furniture. Clutter in your wardrobe creates too many decisions for you to make about what you’re going to wear. And clutter in your spare room represents a long list of to-dos you need to deal with. If we objectively understand that clutter is stealing some of our overall happiness and clarity, why do many of us struggle to take action to remove clutter from our lives? Decluttering, while admirable, struggles to make it to the top of our priorities. Even though we know the impact of it will completely change the way we feel. In this episode, we break down why most people struggle to get traction when it comes to decluttering and offer some tips on how you can move forward. Are you looking for more? Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/035/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/035/</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

Why You’re Procrastinating To Declutter

Going vegan at first can feel completely overwhelming, especially if you’ve been used to consuming animal products your whole life.What can I eat? Where do I find products? Is it going to cost me more? Is it going to be any good? What will my friends and family think of me?While there can be some natural resistance to going vegan, it doesn’t have to be hard. There are so many resources to help your transition into veganism be accessible and empowering.In this episode, we’re going to discuss all of the tips and tricks we wish we knew when we first decided to embark on our vegan journey.We’re treating this like, if we were to go vegan today, how would we go about it?We cover all of the foundations of veganism from mindset to different approaches, to cooking and balancing health and comfort.There’s quite a lot to get through, so we’ve broken this podcast into two episodes, starting with pt. 1.Are you looking for more?Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/041/Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistveganEmail us your questions at info@theminimalistvegan.com

Going vegan at first can feel completely overwhelming, especially if you’ve been used to consuming animal products your whole life. What can I eat? Where do I find products? Is it going to cost me more? Is it going to be any good? What will my friends and family think of me? While there can be some natural resistance to going vegan, it doesn’t have to be hard. There are so many resources to help your transition into veganism be accessible and empowering. In this episode, we’re going to discuss all of the tips and tricks we wish we knew when we first decided to embark on our vegan journey. We’re treating this like, if we were to go vegan today, how would we go about it? We cover all of the foundations of veganism from mindset to different approaches, to cooking and balancing health and comfort. There’s quite a lot to get through, so we’ve broken this podcast into two episodes, starting with pt. 1. Are you looking for more? Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/041/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/041/</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan Email us your questions at info@theminimalistvegan.com

How To Transition To a Vegan Lifestyle Pt. 1

Marie Kondo and her philosophy of tidying have exploded onto mainstream media. Her show on Netflix is inspiring millions of people around the world to declutter their homes. We're long-time fans of Marie's work, and we have implemented some of her strategies in the past. With that, the idea behind sparking joy, while inspiring, is not something that we agree with when it comes to minimalism. In this episode, we breakdown the idea behind making decisions on things you should keep, discard and bring into your life, and provide an alternative to the question, "does this item spark joy?" We share a new concept that we have created based on the type of person you are and what stage of life you are in right now. Just like not every diet and work-out regime fits everyone, decluttering and minimalism approaches are also not a 'one glove fits all' style of approach. We discuss four different methods and demonstrate them with some tangible, real-life examples. Looking for more?Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/007/Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

Marie Kondo and her philosophy of tidying have exploded onto mainstream media. Her show on Netflix is inspiring millions of people around the world to declutter their homes. We're long-time fans of Marie's work, and we have implemented some of her strategies in the past. With that, the idea behind sparking joy, while inspiring, is not something that we agree with when it comes to minimalism. In this episode, we breakdown the idea behind making decisions on things you should keep, discard and bring into your life, and provide an alternative to the question, "does this item spark joy?" We share a new concept that we have created based on the type of person you are and what stage of life you are in right now. Just like not every diet and work-out regime fits everyone, decluttering and minimalism approaches are also not a 'one glove fits all' style of approach. We discuss four different methods and demonstrate them with some tangible, real-life examples. Looking for more? Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/007/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/007/</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

The Life-Changing Magic of Not Sparking Joy

Just when you feel like you’ve simplified, complexity has an uncanny way of creeping back into your life.Even though some situations call for things to be complex. More often than not, complexity manifests as overwhelm, clutter, burn out and a lack of results.Simplicity is beautiful but elusive. You need to continually fight for it as the world is designed to make your life complicated.In this conversation, we discuss our ongoing battle for simplicity. We know how good it feels to live simply, which is even more motivating to get back to that feeling. But why is it so hard?Are you looking for more?Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/040/Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

Just when you feel like you’ve simplified, complexity has an uncanny way of creeping back into your life. Even though some situations call for things to be complex. More often than not, complexity manifests as overwhelm, clutter, burn out and a lack of results. Simplicity is beautiful but elusive. You need to continually fight for it as the world is designed to make your life complicated. In this conversation, we discuss our ongoing battle for simplicity. We know how good it feels to live simply, which is even more motivating to get back to that feeling. But why is it so hard? Are you looking for more? Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/040/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/040/</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

The Ongoing Fight For Simplicity

We just celebrated our third wedding anniversary, which triggered some fond and stressful memories of creating our dream minimalist vegan wedding. Would we do it all over again? Heck yes....with a few alterations from lessons learned. In this episode, we reflect on our value-driven minimalist vegan wedding day to share insights with listeners who are thinking of doing the same thing or to spark conversation with others who have also tried to apply minimalism or veganism to their special day. We share our engagement story and how it all came together. We also share some insight into how we dealt with push back on having a vegan wedding day.Looking for more?Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/006/Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

We just celebrated our third wedding anniversary, which triggered some fond and stressful memories of creating our dream minimalist vegan wedding. Would we do it all over again? Heck yes....with a few alterations from lessons learned. In this episode, we reflect on our value-driven minimalist vegan wedding day to share insights with listeners who are thinking of doing the same thing or to spark conversation with others who have also tried to apply minimalism or veganism to their special day. We share our engagement story and how it all came together. We also share some insight into how we dealt with push back on having a vegan wedding day. Looking for more? Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/006/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/006/</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

Reflections From Our Minimalist Vegan Wedding

Last year we wrote an article exploring the dynamics of fashion and our need to express ourselves through clothing. As minimalists, clothing has always been a challenge for us as we try to find the balance between functional long-lasting garments that can be worn all of the time. For over 12 months, Michael has been experimenting with wearing the same clothes every day and has learned a lot throughout the process.In this episode, we reflect on some key points from the article as well as Michael’s experience to see how feasible it is for people to wear the same clothes and how it makes us feel in a society that is promoting us to stand out through fashion.Looking for more?Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/025/Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

Last year we wrote an article exploring the dynamics of fashion and our need to express ourselves through clothing. As minimalists, clothing has always been a challenge for us as we try to find the balance between functional long-lasting garments that can be worn all of the time. For over 12 months, Michael has been experimenting with wearing the same clothes every day and has learned a lot throughout the process. In this episode, we reflect on some key points from the article as well as Michael’s experience to see how feasible it is for people to wear the same clothes and how it makes us feel in a society that is promoting us to stand out through fashion. Looking for more? Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/025/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/025/</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

What It's Like Wearing The Same Clothes Every Day

We share some updates on what is happening behind the scenes with The Minimalist Vegan as well as our personal lives.Since going full-time with The Minimalist Vegan, we've done a lot. We reflect on what its been like and what we've learned. The topics that we discuss range from how full-time self-employment feels like, Michael's experience and experiment with intermittent fasting, paying off our debt, some much-needed updates to our website, our new course website, and lucky last, reflecting on how the podcast is going.Looking for more?Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/011/Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

We share some updates on what is happening behind the scenes with The Minimalist Vegan as well as our personal lives. Since going full-time with The Minimalist Vegan, we've done a lot. We reflect on what its been like and what we've learned. The topics that we discuss range from how full-time self-employment feels like, Michael's experience and experiment with intermittent fasting, paying off our debt, some much-needed updates to our website, our new course website, and lucky last, reflecting on how the podcast is going. Looking for more? Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/011/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/011/</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

Intermittent Fasting, Working From Home, Clearing Debt and More!

This past year has pushed and challenged us in more ways we thought was possible. In our quest to support ourselves online and move to Slovenia, we’ve had to rethink the expectations of our means.You hear it all of the time. One of the keys to happiness is living within or below your means. What does that mean exactly? What are one’s means? The pressure of money, if you’re not careful, can completely dominate how you experience life. We’ve all fallen into the trap of wanting more money so we can experience more of what life has to offer. Whether that's through tangible goods or non-product related experiences.We’ve for the most part have always seen a direct correlation between financial resources and living a better life. More money means more opportunity, right?But since we became minimalists, we’ve shifted our mindsets about how much we need to live the life that makes us happy. Minimalism helped us to downsize in many areas, and that’s what we want to talk about in this podcast episode.Looking for more?Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/026/Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

This past year has pushed and challenged us in more ways we thought was possible. In our quest to support ourselves online and move to Slovenia, we’ve had to rethink the expectations of our means. You hear it all of the time. One of the keys to happiness is living within or below your means. What does that mean exactly? What are one’s means?  The pressure of money, if you’re not careful, can completely dominate how you experience life. We’ve all fallen into the trap of wanting more money so we can experience more of what life has to offer. Whether that's through tangible goods or non-product related experiences. We’ve for the most part have always seen a direct correlation between financial resources and living a better life. More money means more opportunity, right? But since we became minimalists, we’ve shifted our mindsets about how much we need to live the life that makes us happy. Minimalism helped us to downsize in many areas, and that’s what we want to talk about in this podcast episode. Looking for more? Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/026/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/026/</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

Using Minimalism To Downsize Your Life

Today we continue our conversation about how to transition to a vegan lifestyle. In the previous episode, we covered the mindset you need to go vegan, different approaches, and how to prepare vegan meals.In this episode, we discuss tips for eating out, going beyond food, dealing with friends and family, and how to get started with animal activism.We hope you enjoy pt. 2 on how to transition to a vegan lifestyle.Are you looking for more?Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/042/Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistveganEmail us your questions at info@theminimalistvegan.com

Today we continue our conversation about how to transition to a vegan lifestyle.  In the previous episode, we covered the mindset you need to go vegan, different approaches, and how to prepare vegan meals. In this episode, we discuss tips for eating out, going beyond food, dealing with friends and family, and how to get started with animal activism. We hope you enjoy pt. 2 on how to transition to a vegan lifestyle. Are you looking for more? Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/042/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/042/</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan Email us your questions at info@theminimalistvegan.com

How To Transition To a Vegan Lifestyle Pt. 2

Do you ever wonder why you’re not happy with where you are right now, and are always saying to yourself “I’ll be happy when…”? This is called an expectation gap. The expectation gap is the distance between where you are right now, and where you’d like to be. That space between today, and until you get to that final destination may not be a fulfilling journey.The challenge we all face is that we want to reduce the expectation gap and find a way to be content right now. How can we create a habit around gratitude to be more in the moment and still have the patience to dream? Impatience is a real problem. We want to always hurry things along to get to the final outcome while missing the whole process along the way.There's also that sense of feeling of not being good enough yet, "but I will be...when I reach my goal". The problem with this mindset is that you’re teaching yourself to always put happiness and success off until the next milestone is achieved.This is what we explore in this week's podcast. We also come to the conclusion that we are all in control of how we see things to be either positive or negative. Not comparing ourselves to others, but instead celebrating our small wins.Looking for more?Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/019/Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

Do you ever wonder why you’re not happy with where you are right now, and are always saying to yourself “I’ll be happy when…”? This is called an expectation gap. The expectation gap is the distance between where you are right now, and where you’d like to be. That space between today, and until you get to that final destination may not be a fulfilling journey. The challenge we all face is that we want to reduce the expectation gap and find a way to be content right now. How can we create a habit around gratitude to be more in the moment and still have the patience to dream? Impatience is a real problem. We want to always hurry things along to get to the final outcome while missing the whole process along the way. There's also that sense of feeling of not being good enough yet, "but I will be...when I reach my goal". The problem with this mindset is that you’re teaching yourself to always put happiness and success off until the next milestone is achieved. This is what we explore in this week's podcast. We also come to the conclusion that we are all in control of how we see things to be either positive or negative. Not comparing ourselves to others, but instead celebrating our small wins. Looking for more? Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/019/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/019/</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

Managing Your Own Expectation Gap and Creating Habits Versus Setting Goals

When we think about sustainability, what are some of the first images that come to mind? Typically we would say someone that lives off the grid and is entirely self-sustained. But when we all want to do our bit for the planet, this concept and lifestyle needs to be more approachable. We need to challenge the accessibility of sustainable practices by asking more questions and doing even the smallest things.In this podcast episode, we share with you how we live our lives day-to-day to be more sustainable, and our honest thoughts on what has worked and where we could certainly improve. This isn't about being perfect or saying that you're doing one thing and not another, but we're sure that we have a lot of relatable experiences and tips that may be food for thought. Everything from fashion to transportation, we go through all areas of our lives to show you opportunities of where sustainable change can be made. This is a long episode, so grab yourself a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy.Looking for more?Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/021/Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

When we think about sustainability, what are some of the first images that come to mind? Typically we would say someone that lives off the grid and is entirely self-sustained. But when we all want to do our bit for the planet, this concept and lifestyle needs to be more approachable. We need to challenge the accessibility of sustainable practices by asking more questions and doing even the smallest things. In this podcast episode, we share with you how we live our lives day-to-day to be more sustainable, and our honest thoughts on what has worked and where we could certainly improve. This isn't about being perfect or saying that you're doing one thing and not another, but we're sure that we have a lot of relatable experiences and tips that may be food for thought.  Everything from fashion to transportation, we go through all areas of our lives to show you opportunities of where sustainable change can be made. This is a long episode, so grab yourself a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy. Looking for more? Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/021/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/021/</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

What Can We Do To Live a More Sustainable Lifestyle?

"I’m an aspiring minimalist. I’m a transitioning vegan. I love to write, but I’m not a writer." Does this sound familiar?Today we’re breaking down the pros and cons of owning your identity. We look at the stigma of labels, and when and how to use them to your advantage. This topic is especially close to home for us, as we’ve built a brand around two identities, minimalism and veganism.While at times it can feel restrictive to make bold claims about what you stand for, we’ve found so many benefits from owning our identities.If you struggle with labels and identity and find yourself being non-committal, then this episode is for you.Are you looking for more?Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/031/Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

"I’m an aspiring minimalist. I’m a transitioning vegan. I love to write, but I’m not a writer." Does this sound familiar? Today we’re breaking down the pros and cons of owning your identity. We look at the stigma of labels, and when and how to use them to your advantage. This topic is especially close to home for us, as we’ve built a brand around two identities, minimalism and veganism. While at times it can feel restrictive to make bold claims about what you stand for, we’ve found so many benefits from owning our identities. If you struggle with labels and identity and find yourself being non-committal, then this episode is for you. Are you looking for more? Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/031/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/031/</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

Owning Your Identity

Gemma Davis

Developing an exercise habit has been a struggle for us, especially as we've gotten older. We both used to be quite active when we were younger, but over the years, we have dropped off exercise as a priority. The most that we get these days is a walk with our dog every day. Michael might do a short but explosive exercise routine, whereas Maša might do a yoga stretch once in a blue moon. It is something that we’re really conscious of starting up again, but there is some resistance there since we haven’t developed a habit out of it yet. We tend to go in and out of it. In this week's podcast, we chat to our friend, yogi, author and naturopath, Gemma David from The Compassionate Road. She's incredibly in tune with the needs of her body and has developed a deep physical, emotional and philosophical connection with movement—that cascades into the rest of her value-driven lifestyle.Gemma shares with us her journey through creating a regular exercise practice that is stimulating in many ways. She shares with us how movement has brought so much meaning to her life and has created this compassionate and connected bond with herself. We were hoping that our conversation would inspire us to change and break that habit. All we need is a strong enough why. We certainly felt very inspired, and we hope that you do too. Looking for more?Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/027/Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

Developing an exercise habit has been a struggle for us, especially as we've gotten older. We both used to be quite active when we were younger, but over the years, we have dropped off exercise as a priority. The most that we get these days is a walk with our dog every day. Michael might do a short but explosive exercise routine, whereas Maša might do a yoga stretch once in a blue moon.  It is something that we’re really conscious of starting up again, but there is some resistance there since we haven’t developed a habit out of it yet. We tend to go in and out of it. In this week's podcast, we chat to our friend, yogi, author and naturopath, Gemma David from The Compassionate Road. She's incredibly in tune with the needs of her body and has developed a deep physical, emotional and philosophical connection with movement—that cascades into the rest of her value-driven lifestyle. Gemma shares with us her journey through creating a regular exercise practice that is stimulating in many ways. She shares with us how movement has brought so much meaning to her life and has created this compassionate and connected bond with herself.  We were hoping that our conversation would inspire us to change and break that habit. All we need is a strong enough why. We certainly felt very inspired, and we hope that you do too.  Looking for more? Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/027/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/027/</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

Minimalist Exercise: Bringing Meaning To Movement With Gemma Davis

In mid-2018, we made the decision to close our online store and start making plans to move to Ljubljana, Slovenia. Those plans involved us going full-time with The Minimalist Vegan in April of this year. We have done that and now are working hard towards making our dreams come true and moving to a city that has been calling us for many years. Maša spent the first eight years of her life in Ljubljana and had dreamt of moving back ever since. Michael visited back in 2015 and fell in love with the Medieval city. With our dog Chewy, we are moving to Europe in August of this year.We get asked every day, why Slovenia? What will you do for work? Why would you leave Australia? And the list goes on and on. In this conversation, we share with you the answers to all those questions and share with you our exciting new adventure!Looking for more?Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/014/Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

In mid-2018, we made the decision to close our online store and start making plans to move to Ljubljana, Slovenia. Those plans involved us going full-time with The Minimalist Vegan in April of this year. We have done that and now are working hard towards making our dreams come true and moving to a city that has been calling us for many years. Maša spent the first eight years of her life in Ljubljana and had dreamt of moving back ever since. Michael visited back in 2015 and fell in love with the Medieval city. With our dog Chewy, we are moving to Europe in August of this year. We get asked every day, why Slovenia? What will you do for work? Why would you leave Australia? And the list goes on and on. In this conversation, we share with you the answers to all those questions and share with you our exciting new adventure! Looking for more? Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/014/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/014/</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

Minimalist Vegans Moving To Slovenia

Sharing household chores ranks third in importance to a successful marriage, trailing only faithfulness and good sex.Another survey found that 25 per cent of people who were divorced, named “disagreements about housework” as the top reason for getting a divorce.But when you think about it, what appears to be small and insignificant disagreements about chores, can become full-blown arguments between you and your spouse.Raise your hand if you’ve argued about:The proper way to stack the dishwasherPicking up the wrong ingredient from the supermarketMissing an appointment for your childLate payment on a billProcrastinating to fix something in the houseThese are just a few of many examples of situations that cause frustration, resentment and sometimes turmoil amongst everyday couples.We’ve been there. And in many ways, we’re still in it.But we haven’t settled. We’ve implemented some robust systems to get an insane amount of things accomplished together, whether it’s completing housework, planning a holiday or running a business. We have lots to share around couple productivity, and I’m sure if you’re in this situation, you’ll appreciate how relatable our issues have been.We talk about what we did when we first moved in with each other, what made our relationship different when living under one roof, what we started to notice in each other that we didn’t like, and what we did to try and fix the situation.We quickly realised that the problem was in how we communicated with each other and this is when we introduced Wunderlist into our lives.We share with you some of the benefits of implementing the same system that we have used over the past five years and how to get the most out of it.Looking for more?Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/020/Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

Sharing household chores ranks third in importance to a successful marriage, trailing only faithfulness and good sex. Another survey found that 25 per cent of people who were divorced, named “disagreements about housework” as the top reason for getting a divorce. But when you think about it, what appears to be small and insignificant disagreements about chores, can become full-blown arguments between you and your spouse. Raise your hand if you’ve argued about: The proper way to stack the dishwasher Picking up the wrong ingredient from the supermarket Missing an appointment for your child Late payment on a bill Procrastinating to fix something in the house These are just a few of many examples of situations that cause frustration, resentment and sometimes turmoil amongst everyday couples. We’ve been there. And in many ways, we’re still in it. But we haven’t settled. We’ve implemented some robust systems to get an insane amount of things accomplished together, whether it’s completing housework, planning a holiday or running a business. We have lots to share around couple productivity, and I’m sure if you’re in this situation, you’ll appreciate how relatable our issues have been. We talk about what we did when we first moved in with each other, what made our relationship different when living under one roof, what we started to notice in each other that we didn’t like, and what we did to try and fix the situation. We quickly realised that the problem was in how we communicated with each other and this is when we introduced Wunderlist into our lives. We share with you some of the benefits of implementing the same system that we have used over the past five years and how to get the most out of it. Looking for more? Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/020/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/020/</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

Our Journey To Becoming A Productive Couple

Minimalism isn’t just about our possessions. We’ve been talking about other things like choosing the friends that you keep (toxic relationships), the work that you do, and how you choose to spend your time overall. But something that we are yet to talk about in more detail, besides this great post that Michael wrote, is money. Specifically the mindset around money as a minimalist. Having lived with debt most of our adult lives, we want to share with you some tips and changes that you can make right now to help yourself reach the financial goals that you want. In saying that, once our needs and wants become simpler, you don’t need much money to sustain yourself. And this is where we can help you shine.Looking for more?Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/015/Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

Minimalism isn’t just about our possessions. We’ve been talking about other things like choosing the friends that you keep (toxic relationships), the work that you do, and how you choose to spend your time overall. But something that we are yet to talk about in more detail, besides this great post that Michael wrote, is money. Specifically the mindset around money as a minimalist. Having lived with debt most of our adult lives, we want to share with you some tips and changes that you can make right now to help yourself reach the financial goals that you want. In saying that, once our needs and wants become simpler, you don’t need much money to sustain yourself. And this is where we can help you shine. Looking for more? Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/015/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/015/</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

What Is Minimalist Money? 

So you’ve recently become vegan, and you’re pissed, upset, disgusted. In other words, you have a case of Vystopia. The emotions you feel are overwhelming, and you can’t help but tell people who are not vegan what’s happening.You do it on social media. You do it in person. Hey, you may even do it in public.But is this approach of communication effective in trying to get people to be more open and compassionate?That’s what we explore in this conversation. The dynamic of communicating the vegan message versus being passive and discrete. We call them the ‘push’ and the ‘pull’ approach.Looking for more?Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/009/Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

So you’ve recently become vegan, and you’re pissed, upset, disgusted. In other words, you have a case of Vystopia. The emotions you feel are overwhelming, and you can’t help but tell people who are not vegan what’s happening. You do it on social media. You do it in person. Hey, you may even do it in public. But is this approach of communication effective in trying to get people to be more open and compassionate? That’s what we explore in this conversation. The dynamic of communicating the vegan message versus being passive and discrete. We call them the ‘push’ and the ‘pull’ approach. Looking for more? Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/009/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/009/</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

Thoughts On Preachy Vegans

Veganism is on the rise, and people are joining the movement, being inspired by different motivations. For us, it was to reduce pain and suffering to animals. For you, it might be for the environment. For others, it’s about optimising your health.But does eating a plant-based diet guarantee good health? And if you aren't experiencing the often promised health benefits of a vegan diet, what do you do? In this conversation, we discuss our experience with health since we became vegan in 2014, as well as some things we’ve learned along the way.Looking for more?Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/013/Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

Veganism is on the rise, and people are joining the movement, being inspired by different motivations. For us, it was to reduce pain and suffering to animals. For you, it might be for the environment. For others, it’s about optimising your health. But does eating a plant-based diet guarantee good health? And if you aren't experiencing the often promised health benefits of a vegan diet, what do you do? In this conversation, we discuss our experience with health since we became vegan in 2014, as well as some things we’ve learned along the way. Looking for more? Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/013/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/013/</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

Does Being Vegan Automatically Make You Healthy?

Being a mindful consumer is more than assessing how much you consume through minimalism or what you consume through the lens of veganism. Even the sustainability of a product is not enough!A significant part of the consumption puzzle lies in chemicals. Scientifically, there are some positive chemicals just as much as there are toxic chemicals. We're going to focus specifically on the harmful ones.Why do brands use harmful chemicals in products? How can you start to make better decisions for you and your family?In this episode, we go back and reflect on how we transitioned to a chemical-free lifestyle and share some tips on how you can limit the number of harmful chemicals in your life.Are you looking for more?Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/034/Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

Being a mindful consumer is more than assessing how much you consume through minimalism or what you consume through the lens of veganism. Even the sustainability of a product is not enough! A significant part of the consumption puzzle lies in chemicals. Scientifically, there are some positive chemicals just as much as there are toxic chemicals. We're going to focus specifically on the harmful ones. Why do brands use harmful chemicals in products? How can you start to make better decisions for you and your family? In this episode, we go back and reflect on how we transitioned to a chemical-free lifestyle and share some tips on how you can limit the number of harmful chemicals in your life. Are you looking for more? Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/034/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/034/</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

Let's Talk About Toxic Chemicals

There has been a lot of discussion around digital clutter in the minimalist community as of late. Rightly so, technology has quickly taken over physical clutter in many ways. From physical letters, folders, CD's, records, tapes, DVD's, notebooks, photo albums, you name it; we've just moved them to a digital format. They all still exist, maybe just not on our coffee table or storage shelves. With the digital age, boredom no longer exists. We have managed to fill every waking minute with something. With the world at our fingertips, smartphones fill in the void of what once was a welcome lull for a few minutes while you waited in line to order your lunch at a cafe or the train to arrive at the station.Instead of allowing this highly addictive technology to rule our lives, we have started contemplating the alternative. What would it feel like if we replaced some of that screen time with something more analogue that was even better? We explore what some of those things could be in this podcast episode. We make a personal commitment to allow ourselves to go there and challenge this addictive procrastinating tool for something potentially more fulfilling. Looking for more?Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/023/Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

There has been a lot of discussion around digital clutter in the minimalist community as of late. Rightly so, technology has quickly taken over physical clutter in many ways. From physical letters, folders, CD's, records, tapes, DVD's, notebooks, photo albums, you name it; we've just moved them to a digital format. They all still exist, maybe just not on our coffee table or storage shelves. With the digital age, boredom no longer exists. We have managed to fill every waking minute with something. With the world at our fingertips, smartphones fill in the void of what once was a welcome lull for a few minutes while you waited in line to order your lunch at a cafe or the train to arrive at the station. Instead of allowing this highly addictive technology to rule our lives, we have started contemplating the alternative. What would it feel like if we replaced some of that screen time with something more analogue that was even better? We explore what some of those things could be in this podcast episode. We make a personal commitment to allow ourselves to go there and challenge this addictive procrastinating tool for something potentially more fulfilling. Looking for more? Visit the show notes at <a href="https://theminimalistvegan.com/023/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://theminimalistvegan.com/023/</a> Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

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