The Minimalist Vegan Podcast

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Can Minimalism and Eco-Friendly Living Co-Exist? Jul 22, 2021

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Minimalism and environmentalism, while sometimes at odds—make for a powerful dual-value lifestyle that fights the good fight against consumerism. In this conversation, we share some interesting statistics, like how many things we own versus the household average, before diving into some actionable tips to help you along your eco-minimalism journey. 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/064/ Check out our new cooking show on YouTube https://bit.ly/36XRk6V Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan Email us at info@theminimalistvegan.com

The Ethics of Beekeeping Pt. 2 Jul 08, 2021

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Crop pollination is a polarising topic when it comes to assessing the ethics of the beekeeping industry. Non-vegans claim that vegans are hypocritical not to consume honey when they support migratory beekeeping. And vegans respond by re-explaining the definition of veganism. In this conversation, we move beyond honey and beeswax and dive into the cruelty of the crop pollination business. The topics that we cover are: - The challenges of pollinating certain crops - An overview of migratory beekeeping - Monocrops versus polycrops - The edges of veganism - The most ethical options for buying plant foods Looking for more? Submit your question or topic suggestion at https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/ Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/063/ Check out our new cooking show on YouTube https://bit.ly/36XRk6V Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan Email us at info@theminimalistvegan.com

The Ethics of Beekeeping Pt. 1 Jun 25, 2021

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Many of us have learned that supporting local beekeepers and buying honey is good for us and good for the local bee population. Even though this has some truth to it, there’s much more that needs to be unpacked. In this conversation, we discuss the ethics of beekeeping on both a commercial and local level. Why it’s not as straightforward as we may think, and what we can do to help. Topics covered are: - What is honey, and how is it made - How bees make honey - How is honey harvested and processed - How much honey does a bee make in its lifetime - The dark side to commercial beekeeping - Backyard beekeeping - Native pollinators vs honeybees - Tips on how to help bees and other pollinators Looking for more? Submit your question or topic suggestion at https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/ Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/062/ Check out our new cooking show on YouTube https://bit.ly/36XRk6V Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan Email us at info@theminimalistvegan.com

How to Create a Minimalist Kitchen May 26, 2021

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The kitchen is one of the most trafficked areas in any household. It’s also a potential dumping ground for clutter, whether on the bench surfaces or in storage. Not many situations are more frustrating than trying to get dinner made in a cluttered kitchen. Then throw in family or roommates, and you have a recipe for conflict, overwhelm and toxic habits. In this conversation, we take you behind the scenes of how we transitioned to a minimalist kitchen and created a much more peaceful kitchen environment where we were happy to spend time. Specifically, we discuss: - Why you would want a minimalist kitchen - The difference between a minimalist kitchen and an organised kitchen - Actionable tips to get started with your minimalist kitchen Looking for more? Submit your question or topic suggestion at https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/ Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/061/ Check out our new cooking show on YouTube https://bit.ly/36XRk6V Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan Email us at info@theminimalistvegan.com

Vegan Nutrition Update + Growth and Fixed Mindset Apr 28, 2021

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In this episode, we give you an update of what's working and what isn't with our new approach to nutrition and exercise. In the second half of our conversation, we get vulnerable and share how our mindset has perhaps been the biggest contributor to better overall health. Specifically, we discuss: The impact of trying to introduce more protein into our diet Bringing fun to exercise An overview of growth versus fixed mindset Breakthroughs from adopting a growth mindset Looking for more? Submit your question or topic suggestion at https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/ Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/060/ Check out our new cooking show on YouTube https://bit.ly/36XRk6V Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan Email us at info@theminimalistvegan.com

A Much Needed Conversation About Fishing Apr 16, 2021

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When it comes to ecological impact, the ocean often gets overlooked—despite representing the lion’s share of the worlds environmental issues. Commercial fishing has a devastating effect on animals, plants, CO2, and even the fishing workforce's well-being and safety. In this conversation, we share our thoughts and reactions to the new documentary Seaspiracy and some findings on the ethics of consuming sea animals. Specifically, we discuss: - Initial reactions to Seaspiracy - Industrialised farming versus fish farming versus recreational fishing - Our experience reading labels at our local supermarket - What steps we can take to help preserve aquatic life Looking for more? Submit your question or topic suggestion at https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/ Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/059/ Check out our new cooking show on YouTube https://bit.ly/36XRk6V Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan Email us at info@theminimalistvegan.com

Thrifting Vs Buying New: What’s The Best Option? Mar 18, 2021

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Does the effort of buying secondhand things outweigh the potential destruction of buying something brand new? These two approaches represent a few grey areas as we consider the philosophies of minimalism, frugal living, sustainability and gentrification. In this conversation, we debate both sides of the equation, including some personal experiences along the way. Specifically, we cover: - The pros and cons of thrifting - The pros and cons of buying new - Finding the balance between both approaches Looking for more? Submit your question or topic suggestion at https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/ Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/058/ Check out our new cooking show on YouTube https://bit.ly/36XRk6V Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

Healthy Eating As Vegans (Including a Few Changes To TMV) Feb 11, 2021

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As plant-based recipe creators, we spend copious amounts of time and energy trying to show folks that you don't have to miss out when it comes to food. There's an abundance of curries, cakes, cookies, pasta and pastries that you can make from the comfort of your home. However, we're quickly closing in on our 33rd birthdays, and we acknowledge that what used to work for us even a couple of years ago to stay healthy doesn't do it anymore. Our metabolisms have slowed down, and with that, we've had to change how we approach our eating and exercise moving forward. This episode will give you a peek behind the scenes of the intentional decisions we're making to be more healthy as we age and how we plan to integrate those changes into The Minimalist Vegan. Looking for more? Submit your question or topic suggestion at https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/ Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/057/ Check out our new cooking show on YouTube https://bit.ly/36XRk6V Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

How To Encourage Minimalism Without Being Pushy Jan 27, 2021

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When you live your life with certain values, it can be hard to get others on board. In this week's podcast episode, we discuss how we can encourage minimalism without being pushy. It's a sensitive topic for many to bring up as we're mostly met with a defensive front and a sense of dismissiveness. Only when we learn to put ourselves in their other's shoes, can we have an honest and open discussion. In this conversation, we talk about the issues that can come up with living or being around non-minimalists, what some of the objectives are for others when it comes to minimalism, as well as sharing plenty of tips on how to have these conversations with others and so much more! Looking for more? Submit your question or topic suggestion at https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/ Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/056/ Check out our new cooking show on YouTube https://bit.ly/36XRk6V Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

How Much Do Vegans Spend on Food Each Month? Jan 14, 2021

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In this episode, we break down the misconceptions and truths about how much vegans spend on food. More specifically, we share exactly how we spent on food in the last 30 days as a little case study. Being the start of a new year, we also touch on Veganuary and how you can get involved. If you've always wondered how much vegans spend on food and have thought that it's only a lifestyle for the "privileged", this conversation will help broaden your perspective and see how food, vegan or not, can be cheap or expensive. Looking for more? Submit your question or topic suggestion at https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/ Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/055/ Check out our new cooking show on YouTube https://bit.ly/36XRk6V Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

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