Food for Thought with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

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Soy is Not Evil Feb 22, 2007

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A handful of individuals have been incredibly successful at demonizing a bean - a bean! Our obsession with single nutrients, our reliance on media sound bites for our health advice, our misunderstanding of the power of the anti-vegetarian agenda, our reliance on processed foods are the problems - not soy. Though soy foods are not miracle foods, neither are they poison. This episode seeks to put it all in perspective and demonstrate that whole soy foods can be part of a varied, whole-foods, plant-based diet - but only if you want them to be.

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Becoming Re-Sensitized Feb 17, 2007

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The process of becoming de-sensitized to animal suffering happens at a very early age. Though our innate compassion is unfettered and unconditional when we're young, we receive messages that indicate that not only should this compassion be left on the threshold of adulthood but that certain animals are here to love and certain ones are here to use. As a result, many of us go through our entire lives detached from the animals who once permeated every aspect of our childhood and detached from our own emotions and truths. Only when the spell is broken, when we are shaken out of our sleep do we experience a profound awakening. The key is being *willing* to wake up. The key is letting go of our self-deception and lowering the defenses we built up.

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Mutilation: An Ugly Word, An Ugly Act Feb 02, 2007

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The root of the word mutilate means "to cut up, to cut off," and that’s what we do systematically to billions of animals — because we can. Join host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau as she explores yet another truth — disturbing though it is — about our treatment of non-human animals.

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Iron: An Essential Mineral Jan 25, 2007

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Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the U.S. and worldwide. The groups that are most susceptible are women who menstruate, pregnant and lactating women, teenagers, and children aged 6 months to 4 years. This is true for vegans and non-vegans / non-vegetarians.

In this episode, host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau debunks myths about iron, names some iron-rich plant-based foods, explains why overconsumption of iron is a cause for concern, and suggests we give our blood away! Tune in for tips and resources on making healthful, compassionate choices.

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Minding the Gatekeepers: Meat is Not Neutral Jan 20, 2007

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I'm always struck by the notion that to be vegan is to take a position, the implication being that to eat meat is to be neutral. Mainstream media outlets tend to be reluctant to appear to bias toward veganism but seem to be unaware that they're revealing their meat-eating bias when they promote meat.

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Taking It All In: Considering Animal Advocacy Jan 08, 2007

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Between the learning and the doing, there is the being and the processing of all this new information. As aspiring animal advocates, we need to know where we are before we can get to where we're going. In this episode, I offer five suggestions for processing this information and taking it into the world effectively and humbly.

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Five Favorite Foods: Quinoa, Kale, Blueberries, Tempeh, and Tea Dec 28, 2006

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I can tell you honestly that these nutritional powerhouses were not always on my list of favorite foods. Luckily, our palates change, and when we begin to eat healthier foods, we stop craving fatty, salty, processed, packaged junk. In this episode, I talk about my favorite foods, why they're so beneficial, and how you can prepare them easily and deliciously.

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Don't Give a Cow Dec 19, 2006

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I've always been perplexed by the claim that animal advocates are anti-human. It seems really odd to me because though we're reminded every day that humans steal, lie, cheat, kill, rape, and hurt each other, I’ve never heard any of these people called "anti-human."

It seems to me that the accusation would better suit someone who actually acts against humans. It also doesn't say much about our capacity to care about more than one thing at a time. Why would my compassion for one group diminish my capacity for another?

Nonetheless, animal advocates are often reluctant to publicly object to such groups as Heifer Project International, a "hunger relief" organization, lest they be accused of caring more about animals than humans. I, however, see it differently.

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An Essential Vitamin: B12 Dec 11, 2006

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Granted, this may not be the sexiest topic in the world, but understanding our basic requirements for optimum health is important. Despite what many people believe, vitamin B12 is not animal-derived.

Take a listen to find out everything you've always wanted to know about this water-soluble vitamin.

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Speaking your Truth Dec 03, 2006

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I’ve heard some people say that they’re not vegan because they don't want to make their non-vegan friends and family uncomfortable, they don’t want to appear difficult, they don't want to appear different.

Noble though it sounds, I think we underestimate our friends and family in the guise of "protecting them" from any discomfort, and in doing so, we’re not only denying our own ethics and perpetuating the socially sanctioned abuse of animals, we’re also - potentially - denying other people their own transformation. When we deny our own truth, we may very well be denying others theirs.

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Join our awesome community and support this podcast through Patreon or as an Apple Subscriber for bonus material, early access to episodes, and other perks, depending on the option you choose.

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AFFILIATE PARTNERS:

Nama Juicer — Use this link and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite juicer.
Plaine Products — Use this link and coupon code "compassion" for 15% off my favorite zero waste bath and body products.
Complement — Use this link and coupon code "joyfulvegan" and get 10% off my favorite supplements.

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