The Minimalist Vegan Podcast

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Do We Have The Strength To Accept Opposing Views? Dec 31, 2020

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Veganism is one thing, and 2020 is something entirely different. But one theme that overlaps is the challenge of accepting other people’s perspectives. This at least has been hard for us, and we want to use our experiences of being vegan in a non-vegan world to help us connect and love others who fundamentally disagree with us, and vice versa. Specifically, we discuss: ~ The deep desire to feel accepted ~ The trap of the vegan bubble and confirmation bias in general ~ How being vegan naturally creates conflict and division ~ How we plan to accept others while disagreeing with them This episode is brought to you by online vegan cooking platform Veecoco. Go to veecoco.com and get $10 off their gift cards today with our discount code TMV10. Looking for more? Submit your question or topic suggestion at https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/ Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/54/ Check out our new cooking show on YouTube https://bit.ly/36XRk6V Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

Are You Letting Your Things Have Power Over You? Dec 17, 2020

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Even as minimalist’s, we can admit, splurging on nice things can be exciting. We sometimes get a temporary high from a purchase, especially if it gives us “joy”. But with such a feeling, we risk giving all the power to our possessions and take power away from who we are as individuals. So how do we toe the line between enjoying a purchase, seeing the value in what we have while simultaneously detaching ourselves from our things? That’s what we discuss in this episode. We share our internal struggles of finding happiness in things while trying to keep perspective about what ultimately matters. This episode is brought to you by online vegan cooking platform Veecoco. Go to veecoco.com and get $10 off their gift cards today with our discount code TMV10. Looking for more? Submit your question or topic suggestion at https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/ Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/53/ Check out our new cooking show on YouTube https://bit.ly/36XRk6V Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

The Grind of Creating Content For a Living Dec 03, 2020

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Creating content, while at times glamorous, can be incredibly labour-intensive. The constant cycle of ideation, planning, editing, publishing and sharing can take a toll, and before you know it, you burnout. We’ve been creating for a living for a few years now, and we have lots of experiences to share about crafting a life that’s personalised and empowering. In this conversation, we discuss how we’ve built a content creation practice that’s built with longevity in mind. This episode is brought to you by online vegan cooking platform Veecoco. Go to veecoco.com and get $10 off their gift cards today with our discount code TMV10. Looking for more? Submit your question or topic suggestion at https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/ Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/052/ Check out our new cooking show on YouTube https://bit.ly/36XRk6V Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

What Is Slow Purchasing? (And When To Use It) Nov 19, 2020

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We live in a world where it’s never been easier to buy things. Between Amazon, the extinction of cash and excessive supply, there’s no resistance or friction to purchase what we want when we want. Sure, it can be exciting to grab something impulsively, but that approach leaves you more vulnerable to buyers remorse or a wasted purchase altogether. Minimalist or not, at some point you’re going to need to buy something. In this conversation, we break down our approach to slow purchasing, and spoiler alert, it’s not always ideal. Looking for more? Submit your question or topic suggestion at https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/ Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/051/ Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

We’re Back! Dealing with 2020 in Tasmania Nov 05, 2020

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After an 8 month break from the show, we're back with updates on how we've been dealing with the chaos of 2020. More specifically, we discuss our plans for the podcast moving forward, the challenges of moving to Slovenia, and farm life vs city life. It feels nice to get back on the microphone and connect with you and each other. We hope you enjoy the episode! Are you looking for more? Submit your question or topic suggestion at https://theminimalistvegan.com/podcast/ Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/050/ Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan

Are You Addicted To The News? Mar 11, 2020

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With all that is currently happening in the world, do you find yourself paying attention to the news more? Or have you always kept up to date with local and international affairs? We have felt judged on many occasions for choosing to opt-out of keeping up with current news stories. It’s been considered selfish and ignorant. In this week’s podcast episode, we discuss how we have willfully ignored news for years and haven’t felt like we have missed out on what happens. We also look at the vast contrast of how we feel when we start to pay more attention to the media. Are you looking for more? Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/049/ Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan Email us your questions at info@theminimalistvegan.com

Are You Comfortable Calling Yourself Vegan? Mar 04, 2020

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Let’s just come out and say it. Veganism is stigmatised. Yes even in 2020. It’s been a while since we became vegan, so we’re a little out of touch. But every now and then, we see the comments. “Ah, there go those vegans again.” “Those bloody vegans are everywhere.” It’s subtle, but it’s there. We wonder, is this stigma creating a barrier for more people to be vegan? Are people merely not trying a vegan lifestyle on the principle of not being those “people” instead of focusing on the objectively positive reasons to be vegan? In this episode, we discuss the sometimes detrimental brand of veganism and how it’s potentially hurting the movement. Are you looking for more? Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/048/ Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan Email us your questions at info@theminimalistvegan.com

How Connected To Nature Are You? Feb 26, 2020

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Fundamentally, humankind and nature are connected. We’ve built infrastructure and technologies to co-exist with nature. However, we routinely disrupt nature to exist and evolve. With such advancements, it’s easy to draw a rift between yourself and our natural environment. There’s a connection to our surroundings that’s magical, but most of us choose to neglect it, sometimes unknowingly. Our theory is that if we become immersed in the beauty of nature, we’ll appreciate it more and thus treat it better. But is it that simple? In this conversation, we explore the growing divide between nature and humans, and some things we’re experimenting with to get reconnected. We also share some of the challenges we’ve faced with our relationship with nature. Has our disconnect gone too far? Are you looking for more? Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/047/ Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan Email us your questions at info@theminimalistvegan.com

What’s The Future of Minimalism? Feb 18, 2020

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We know we say it all the time, but minimalism has changed our lives in ways we didn't think was possible. But for all of the clutter we've reduced and money we've saved, it's the essentialist mindset of minimalism that has been perhaps to most valuable gift. Although minimalism as a lifestyle has gained momentum in the last decade, we often wonder what the future of minimalism looks like. Does it have a future? Or is minimalism merely a trend that will eventually go away? In this episode, we discuss how minimalism has grown over time as well as our thoughts on what we think minimalism will be in the future. Are you looking for more? Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/046/ Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan Email us your questions at info@theminimalistvegan.com

Do You Really Need To Start a Business To Be Happy? Feb 11, 2020

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Entrepreneurship has exploded over the last couple of decades, as starting a business has become more accessible through the internet. What used to be super-professional business people in a suit or your mom and pop store down the road, has evolved to high-profile tech entrepreneurs with billions of capital in their 30s. With such a shift in business, it seems like everyone has a side hustle with the hopes of generating a part-time or full-time income from their project to escape their job. We know what it’s like to daydream about all the possibilities of establishing a profitable business. But just because you can start a business, does it mean you should? And just because you can grow your business, does it mean you should? Trying to create a successful business is one of the hardest things anyone can do, and it often comes with massive compromises. Not only that, but running a business can put a strain on your family, finances, and your self-esteem. The principles of minimalism and intentionality often get overlooked when it comes to self-employment as the success of your business depends on growth. With growth comes some of the most suffocating mental clutter you can experience. In this conversation, we discuss the challenges of wanting more in your career as it relates to contentment and intentionality. Are you looking for more? Visit the show notes at https://theminimalistvegan.com/045/ Follow us on Instagram @theminimalistvegan Email us your questions at info@theminimalistvegan.com

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