A podcast about healthy eating, habit change and the hurdles that we all need help overcoming.

A podcast about healthy eating, habit change and the hurdles that we all need help overcoming.

What is The Jealous Vegan?

When you are a woman of a certain size, starting a new training program can be daunting even when you have support. What are the obstacles? What are the lessons? Listen in and be inspired as The Voice offers insightful lessons from her own journey to conquer a 5K.

When you are a woman of a certain size, starting a new training program can be daunting even when you have support. What are the obstacles? What are the lessons? Listen in and be inspired as The Voice offers insightful lessons from her own journey to conquer a 5K.

Don't Stop Starting

Have you ever dined with friends, while on a mission to eat healthy, only to find that your choices are limited and undesirable? For example, you order the salad and your friend orders the amazingly juicy pork chop. Do you regret your healthy choice? Do you feel satisfied with your meal? You are not alone. The social factors that influence our choices are real - including the choices that we make about food. Get inspired. Listen in as the team has a lively and comical discussion on this topic.

Have you ever dined with friends, while on a mission to eat healthy, only to find that your choices are limited and undesirable? For example, you order the salad and your friend orders the amazingly juicy pork chop. Do you regret your healthy choice? Do you feel satisfied with your meal? You are not alone. The social factors that influence our choices are real - including the choices that we make about food. Get inspired. Listen in as the team has a lively and comical discussion on this topic.

Our Origin Story

Has an emotional event (death, loss of a relationship, a health issue of someone that you love) ever changed how you eat? Our relationship with food is influenced by our mindset, the quality of food available, our social circle, and - believe it or not - our emotional state. In this episode, April shares her story about how she coped, how she ate, and what she learned when she went through divorce. Listen in as she and Jendayi, another member of the team, engage in a thoughtful discussion about the effect of divorce on her diet.

Has an emotional event (death, loss of a relationship, a health issue of someone that you love) ever changed how you eat? Our relationship with food is influenced by our mindset, the quality of food available, our social circle, and - believe it or not - our emotional state. In this episode, April shares her story about how she coped, how she ate, and what she learned when she went through divorce. Listen in as she and Jendayi, another member of the team, engage in a thoughtful discussion about the effect of divorce on her diet.

Diet & Divorce: Emotional Influencers On How We Eat

Would you like a smoother, more regular visit to the bathroom? You should because as heard in this episode: "Death begins in the bowels". The team has a comical, frank discussion about what's changed for each of them since transitioning to plant-based eating and what they've noticed in the bathroom. We promise that it's a hilarious episode and full of #realTalk!

Would you like a smoother, more regular visit to the bathroom? You should because as heard in this episode: "Death begins in the bowels". The team has a comical, frank discussion about what's changed for each of them since transitioning to plant-based eating and what they've noticed in the bathroom. We promise that it's a hilarious episode and full of #realTalk!

Plant-Based Potty Habits: How Things Change

One of the most common questions that a vegan will get: Where do you get your protein? We don’t know when or exactly why protein became the Almighty Ingredient that we must be careful to get. Are plant-based eaters in danger of becoming protein deficient? We take this episode to challenge this common misconception. Spoiler alert: YOU CAN GET ALL THE PROTEIN YOU NEED ON A PLANT-BASED DIET. Listen in to learn how. (Editor's correction: 1 cup of cooked kidney beans = 15g of plant-based protein)

One of the most common questions that a vegan will get: Where do you get your protein? We don’t know when or exactly why protein became the Almighty Ingredient that we must be careful to get. Are plant-based eaters in danger of becoming protein deficient? We take this episode to challenge this common misconception. Spoiler alert: YOU CAN GET ALL THE PROTEIN YOU NEED ON A PLANT-BASED DIET. Listen in to learn how. (Editor's correction: 1 cup of cooked kidney beans = 15g of plant-based protein)

Protein Snobbery: Challenging The Misconception About Plant-Based Protein

Wondering how to replace your favorite comfort foods with plant-based alternatives? Is there really a substitute for real bacon? What are the pros and cons of vegan cheese? Most importantly, what tastes good enough to actually eat? The team dishes on what plant-based substitutions they like, don't like, and how they each have approached the problem of desiring nostalgic comfort food that isn't traditionally plant-based. 

Wondering how to replace your favorite comfort foods with plant-based alternatives? Is there really a substitute for real bacon? What are the pros and cons of vegan cheese? Most importantly, what tastes good enough to actually eat? The team dishes on what plant-based substitutions they like, don't like, and how they each have approached the problem of desiring nostalgic comfort food that isn't traditionally plant-based.

Plant-Based Substitutions and Alternatives

Have you ever been on a diet? Ever gone vegan? Or no/low carb diet? Paleo? Did it work for you? Were the results sustainable over 1 year, 5 years, 10 years? The team comments on the Netflix documentary "Why Diets Fail" and shares their thoughts on why sustainable health improvements and weight loss are difficult on any diet. This episode is thoughtful and sobering.

Have you ever been on a diet? Ever gone vegan? Or no/low carb diet? Paleo? Did it work for you? Were the results sustainable over 1 year, 5 years, 10 years? The team comments on the Netflix documentary "Why Diets Fail" and shares their thoughts on why sustainable health improvements and weight loss are difficult on any diet. This episode is thoughtful and sobering.

Why Diets Fail

Is going plant-based a list of limitations (i.e. things we can't eat) or a journey of exploration (i.e. things we can eat)? Lisa and Jennifer, two members of the team, discuss how deciding to deprive oneself of something often prompts an immediate desire for it. Why is that? How is it relevant to a plant-based lifestyle? Heard in this episode: "The way that you talk to yourself has power". Listen to hear about their personal journeys. Our hope is to inspire you to examine how you think about your plant-based journey.

Is going plant-based a list of limitations (i.e. things we can't eat) or a journey of exploration (i.e. things we can eat)? Lisa and Jennifer, two members of the team, discuss how deciding to deprive oneself of something often prompts an immediate desire for it. Why is that? How is it relevant to a plant-based lifestyle? Heard in this episode: "The way that you talk to yourself has power". Listen to hear about their personal journeys. Our hope is to inspire you to examine how you think about your plant-based journey.

Mindset Matters: How We Think About Our Habits Has Power

What special challenges are presented when it is necessary or preferred to eliminate dairy, eggs, meat, AND wheat from your diet? We think that avoiding gluten is even harder than dairy or meat. In this episode, teammate, Jennifer, discusses the challenges that she has faced learning how to eat for her body and stick to a plant-based lifestyle while addressing the emotional, environmental and social triggers that stand in the way of whole-hearted adoption. This episode is authentic, down-to-earth, and as real as it gets in the dialogue about healthy habit change.

What special challenges are presented when it is necessary or preferred to eliminate dairy, eggs, meat, AND wheat from your diet? We think that avoiding gluten is even harder than dairy or meat. In this episode, teammate, Jennifer, discusses the challenges that she has faced learning how to eat for her body and stick to a plant-based lifestyle while addressing the emotional, environmental and social triggers that stand in the way of whole-hearted adoption. This episode is authentic, down-to-earth, and as real as it gets in the dialogue about healthy habit change.

Mad At The Menu: A Journey of Plant-based Without Wheat

We believe that plant-based eating is better for all humans and for our planet yet we recognize how hard it is to do.

I love listening to this podcast. The way they relate food to other aspects of your life is eye opening. I may not go vegan but I will be looking at how food works with my biology. I love the topics that they choose to discuss. I have been recommending people take a listen to the podcast ever since I started listening!

Great listen

I was referred to this podcast by a friend who is on a personal health journey. Listening to this podcast has made me for for the first time in my 50 year life seriously consider permanently eliminating dairy and meat products from my diet. It’s honest and relatable without being preachy or dogmatic. I look forward to each episode. Keep inspiring ladies!

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The Jealous Vegan Podcast

How does the vegan lifestyle differ from plant-based? The difference is freedom. In this episode, April calls one of them the "designer diet". Listen in to hear the discussion on which term we prefer, why, and how we are each finding our path to alignment to our body's wisdom, our feelings on the impact of diet on the environment, animal husbandry, and the past that has brought each of us to the journey of plant-based. As usual, we get passionate and personal in our conversation.

How does the vegan lifestyle differ from plant-based? The difference is freedom. In this episode, April calls one of them the "designer diet". Listen in to hear the discussion on which term we prefer, why, and how we are each finding our path to alignment to our body's wisdom, our feelings on the impact of diet on the environment, animal husbandry, and the past that has brought each of us to the journey of plant-based. As usual, we get passionate and personal in our conversation.

What's the difference between vegan and plant-based?

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 Irrational, to uncover why we get stuck and how to sustainably shift our habits to align with our intentions.

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 Irrational, to uncover why we get stuck and how to sustainably shift our habits to align with our intentions.

Food For Thought: How We Can Change Our Minds About Our Choices

This episode is juicy. The team discusses what we are grateful for, what we are looking forward to, and what lies we regularly tell ourselves about what is going to be different in our lives. We reveal the struggles and pains that we carry in a real and vulnerable way. The truth is that the expectations that we put on ourselves are sometimes unrealistic and disconnected from the REAL reason that we want to make a change. And that is why we are often stuck in a habit that we don't want. Listen in and learn how to get what you really want for your life, love, health, and body.

This episode is juicy. The team discusses what we are grateful for, what we are looking forward to, and what lies we regularly tell ourselves about what is going to be different in our lives. We reveal the struggles and pains that we carry in a real and vulnerable way. The truth is that the expectations that we put on ourselves are sometimes unrealistic and disconnected from the REAL reason that we want to make a change. And that is why we are often stuck in a habit that we don't want. Listen in and learn how to get what you really want for your life, love, health, and body.

The Lies We Love

The Weekend Chef explores plant-based food options with intuition, creativity, and passion. Meet a man who gets excited to go into the produce section of the grocery store! We have tasted his beautiful creations in the kitchen and we promise you - he’s 100% on point and does not disappoint! 

The Weekend Chef explores plant-based food options with intuition, creativity, and passion. Meet a man who gets excited to go into the produce section of the grocery store! We have tasted his beautiful creations in the kitchen and we promise you - he’s 100% on point and does not disappoint!

The Weekend Chef Talks All Things Plant-Based 

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 avocados, how and when we eat them, and what we learned from the episode: The Avocado War. Show notes are available here.

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 avocados, how and when we eat them, and what we learned from the episode: The Avocado War. <a href="https://thejealousvegan.com/podcast/avocado-wars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show notes are available here</a>.

Avocado Wars: The Superfood That Created a Crime Culture

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.

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.

The Distinctions That Define A Delicious Plant-based Dinner

Spoiler alert: this episode is emotionally charged. The team invites The Weekend Chef back for a discussion about the Keto diet and it's so riotously funny that you might find it hard to keep up. Have you ever tried this diet? Are you considering it? Tune in to hear us weigh in before you dive into this high-fat diet. We hope to inform you, empower you, and propel you forward. 

Spoiler alert: this episode is emotionally charged. The team invites The Weekend Chef back for a discussion about the Keto diet and it's so riotously funny that you might find it hard to keep up. Have you ever tried this diet? Are you considering it? Tune in to hear us weigh in before you dive into this high-fat diet. We hope to inform you, empower you, and propel you forward.

Ketogenic Dieting: The Team Responds

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 episode is long because it's chock full of wisdom and we just couldn't stop the delicious, dynamic dialogue! 

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 episode is long because it's chock full of wisdom and we just couldn't stop the delicious, dynamic dialogue!

Eating Disorders and Our Relationship With Food: TJV Welcomes Ruthie Flynn

Have you ever decided to eat healthier, started out doing well, only to get sabotaged while traveling? How do you sustain a plant-based diet when your "cheese is moved"? That's the subject in this episode and we promise it's packed with good tips and tricks for any travel plan. For example, prepare ahead and pack nuts. We share our insights and our personal ways of navigating plant-based on the move. We hope to inspire your journey. #punintended

Have you ever decided to eat healthier, started out doing well, only to get sabotaged while traveling? How do you sustain a plant-based diet when your "cheese is moved"? That's the subject in this episode and we promise it's packed with good tips and tricks for any travel plan. For example, prepare ahead and pack nuts. We share our insights and our personal ways of navigating plant-based on the move. We hope to inspire your journey. #punintended

Plant-Based Travel Tips & Tricks

The story of this episode begins with a fiery conversation about whether a creamy, baked pasta dish that contains non-dairy cheese should be called "mac-n-cheese". Is it really mac-n-cheese if the "cheese" isn't truly cheese in the sense that we have always known it? Is this a malicious deception? What does "vegan" mean anyway in the common, social understanding? The team explores this topic and uncovers the real goal of going plant-based, ignoring titles and as is our custom, pursuing progress over perfection. 

The story of this episode begins with a fiery conversation about whether a creamy, baked pasta dish that contains non-dairy cheese should be called "mac-n-cheese". Is it really mac-n-cheese if the "cheese" isn't truly cheese in the sense that we have always known it? Is this a malicious deception? What does "vegan" mean anyway in the common, social understanding? The team explores this topic and uncovers the real goal of going plant-based, ignoring titles and as is our custom, pursuing progress over perfection.

Why Call It Vegan?

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 sustaining a plant-based lifestyle without compromise on taste, fitness, or belonging. We love how genuine and committed they are to raising the expectations on what plant-based can be.  More details about the episode... Bonus: The Jealous Vegan audience receives 10% off of membership to the Veecoco catalog! Use this link.

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 <a href="https://www.veecoco.com/jealousvegan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Veecoco</a>, who are on a mission to demonstrate the possibilities of sustaining a plant-based lifestyle without compromise on taste, fitness, or belonging. We love how genuine and committed they are to raising the expectations on what plant-based can be.  <a href="https://www.thejealousvegan.com/podcast/veecoco" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More details about the episode...</a> Bonus: The Jealous Vegan audience receives 10% off of membership to the Veecoco catalog! Use <a href="https://www.veecoco.com/offers/4UQjD5KA?coupon_code=JV10OFF" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this link</a>.

Two Vegans You Should Know: Lukas and Samuel Are Breaking Our Brains About What's Possible With Plant-based

Have you ever tried to sustainably lose weight or overcome a health issue (such as high blood pressure) and found it to be a real challenge? You are not alone. Why is your health goal so difficult to achieve? The answer is more complex than just food and exercise! Co-founder and Health Coach, April Cunningham, answers the question in this episode, speaking from her practice and her own experience in her journey to find her best health. Her insights may surprise you and inform your own journey.

Have you ever tried to sustainably lose weight or overcome a health issue (such as high blood pressure) and found it to be a real challenge? You are not alone. Why is your health goal so difficult to achieve? The answer is more complex than just food and exercise! Co-founder and Health Coach, April Cunningham, answers the question in this episode, speaking from her practice and her own experience in her journey to find her best health. Her insights may surprise you and inform your own journey.

What is Health Coaching?

Potato chips and Oreos are vegan. Yet, it's pretty obvious that neither should be a regular part of a healthy diet. The Jealous Vegan rejects the notion of labels as lifestyle indicators. There is no "one size fits all" to health because each human is designed differently. We believe in embracing the uniqueness of yourself and others. So, what is the lifestyle principle that we recommend?  It defies labels. Tune in to be inspired to take your personal health into your own hands and up to the next level.

Potato chips and Oreos are vegan. Yet, it's pretty obvious that neither should be a regular part of a healthy diet. The Jealous Vegan rejects the notion of labels as lifestyle indicators. There is no "one size fits all" to health because each human is designed differently. We believe in embracing the uniqueness of yourself and others. So, what is the lifestyle principle that we recommend?  It defies labels. Tune in to be inspired to take your personal health into your own hands and up to the next level.

Is Vegan Always Healthy?

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 chicken sandwich FOMO across the U.S. We too, although confirmed plant-based eaters, were not immune. This discussion is one of our most hilarious yet and perhaps, more importantly, we examine the often unspoken implications of FOMO in the battle for healthy eating and habit change.  

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 chicken sandwich FOMO across the U.S. We too, although confirmed plant-based eaters, were not immune. This discussion is one of our most hilarious yet and perhaps, more importantly, we examine the often unspoken implications of FOMO in the battle for healthy eating and habit change.

The Danger of FOMO: Plant-basers and The Popeye's Chicken Sandwich

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 benefit of crafting your own eating plan? Bonus: Jen talks about her own journey and how health coaching benefited her. We're proud to offer you the opportunity to work with April Cunningham, who is trained as a Health Coach, so that you can clarify what's holding you back from the health that you deserve, craft a unique plan just for you, and learn your body.

If you enjoyed the <a href="https://www.thejealousvegan.com/podcast/death-of-diet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Death Of The Diet</a> 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 benefit of crafting your own eating plan? Bonus: Jen talks about her own journey and how health coaching benefited her. <a href="https://www.thejealousvegan.com/request-coaching-session" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We're proud to offer you the opportunity to work with April Cunningham</a>, who is trained as a Health Coach, so that you can clarify what's holding you back from the health that you deserve, craft a unique plan just for you, and learn your body.

Bio-Individuality: Why One Size Does Not Fit All

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 veggie-eaters to exercise compassion and empathy for the dietary choices and preferences of others so that everyone can feel comfortable at the table. 

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 veggie-eaters to exercise compassion and empathy for the dietary choices and preferences of others so that everyone can feel comfortable at the table.

Judgmental Vegans vs Judgmental Non-Vegans

Do you know if your food intolerances or allergies are more or less severe when you travel? Two members of the team tested this question while traveling in Spain and Italy. Lisa, who has a dairy intolerance, ate her face off in cheese. Jen, who has a dairy and GF intolerance, finished her pasta with ease. What happened to their digestive issues when they crossed the Atlantic? In this episode, we share our food journeys. Literally.

Do you know if your food intolerances or allergies are more or less severe when you travel? Two members of the team tested this question while traveling in Spain and Italy. Lisa, who has a dairy intolerance, ate her face off in cheese. Jen, who has a dairy and GF intolerance, finished her pasta with ease. What happened to their digestive issues when they crossed the Atlantic? In this episode, we share our food journeys. Literally.

Allergies Across The Atlantic

Victoria Moran

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 advantages of raising a child as a vegan, why she became a vegan, what it was like for her to transition to a vegan diet and why she hasn't looked back! We promise you that this episode will inspire you and your plant-based journey.

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 advantages of raising a child as a vegan, why she became a vegan, what it was like for her to transition to a vegan diet and why she hasn't looked back! We promise you that this episode will inspire you and your plant-based journey.

The Jealous Vegan Welcomes Victoria Moran of Main Street Vegan

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, the team dines on this topic. 

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, the team dines on this topic.

Is Plant-Based More Expensive?

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

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.  <a href="https://www.thejealousvegan.com/podcast/fat-shaming" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a>

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