18 episodes

Let's talk about how to raise vegan kids and empower vegan families in a world that is far from plant-based, especially in our piece of the Mid-West. How do we navigate parties, daycare and school, the pediatrician's office, and travel? How do we express our beliefs about vegan family life in a culture that takes kids to the zoo and where even the pumpkin patches feature exploited animals? It's easy...with this vegan fam pod! We have decades of experience being vegans and raising vegans, even when the in-laws don't like it. Everyone is welcome, vegan or not, and we welcome parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and everyone. Tune in, suggest topics, and share in fam life to the power of V!

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    • Kids & Family

Let's talk about how to raise vegan kids and empower vegan families in a world that is far from plant-based, especially in our piece of the Mid-West. How do we navigate parties, daycare and school, the pediatrician's office, and travel? How do we express our beliefs about vegan family life in a culture that takes kids to the zoo and where even the pumpkin patches feature exploited animals? It's easy...with this vegan fam pod! We have decades of experience being vegans and raising vegans, even when the in-laws don't like it. Everyone is welcome, vegan or not, and we welcome parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and everyone. Tune in, suggest topics, and share in fam life to the power of V!

    Plant-Based NP Lifestyle Care: An interview with Marty Malloy-McCoy, CNP/MSN

    Plant-Based NP Lifestyle Care: An interview with Marty Malloy-McCoy, CNP/MSN

    This interview serves up expert family plant-based health expertise from owner and operator of the new Plant Based NP Lifestyle Center, Marty Malloy-McCoy, in Columbus, OH. Marty explains how his new center helps people achieve their health goals, how it's different from a traditional doctor's office, and how to approach health as a family. The second half of interview is all about eating, exercise and finding lifestyle changes that work for each individual. He also shares some fun and health...

    • 1 hr 30 min
    Improvising a Recipe for Sanity this School Year, with a Sprinkle of Bravery

    Improvising a Recipe for Sanity this School Year, with a Sprinkle of Bravery

    The return of school this year promises that our kids will be home at unexpected times for undefined periods. What do we do with this time? What if online learning doesn't work for my kid/my family? I give you suggestions from my experience as a teacher and as a home schooling mom to help you through. We have the cool bonus of being a vegan family, too, so I tell you how we weave respect for animals and the natural world into our days. As promised, here are resources I talked about in the epi...

    • 32 min
    Chef A'Donna's Virtual Cooking Class for Kids and Kitchen Wisdom from a Pro

    Chef A'Donna's Virtual Cooking Class for Kids and Kitchen Wisdom from a Pro

    VFCT welcomes Chef A'Donna! She is a Chef Coach, Chef Consultant, and Chef Educator with a passion for delicious, healing foods. She previews her upcoming virtual cooking class for kids and gave listeners a special discount code for $20 off: VEGANFAM.Chef A'Donna is experienced in using food to heal and consults with individuals and families as part of her work.Find out more!https://www.askchefadonna.com/https://alignhealthgroup.com/Support the Show.

    • 39 min
    The Vegan Magic of a Daily Walk in Your Neighborhood

    The Vegan Magic of a Daily Walk in Your Neighborhood

    Most of us have more time with our kids than ever and fewer options of where to go. The daily walk I take with my dog and kids has shaped our entire homeschooling experience and has become foundation for our unschooled learning about the world. It's a slow walk, one made for observation more than exercise, although we occasionally break into a good run. How might an observational walk fit into your life? What are the benefits? How could a simple walk keep kids vegan throughout their lives? Ev...

    • 31 min
    A Mindful Approach to Conflict in the Veg World: Cultivating Compassion with Dr. Seth Josephson

    A Mindful Approach to Conflict in the Veg World: Cultivating Compassion with Dr. Seth Josephson

    Even with our social distancing, conflict is still thriving in many of our lives whether on social media, in our communities, or inside of ourselves. How can we manage social strife, strong family opinions and inner turmoil when every issue seems to be or is an urgent matter of life or death? Dr. Seth Josephson, lecturer and meditation facilitator, talks us through various forms of conflict and how to frame them so that we can be more effective activists, happier people, and better communicat...

    • 59 min
    Pandemic part 2: Nutrition and Habits, with RD Anya Todd

    Pandemic part 2: Nutrition and Habits, with RD Anya Todd

    Uncertain times call for trusted advice! VFCT talks with Registered and Licensed Dietician Anya Todd to talk about what to do day-to-day during this pandemic to maintain overall health for ourselves and for our families. We discuss stress reduction, mindful eating, food security, kids and food in a time of crisis, supplementation, and more! I mention this pod at the start of mine in case you want to get more info on how to stock up for the long haul: https://bigfatveganradio.com/Anya mentions...

    • 52 min

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