In this episode, we bring you into an intimate conversation between April and Jen about the complexity of emotions and how it influences the choices we make in all areas of life. Peek into our world, get an update from April about how things are going since she opened up about divorce in Episode 4, learn more about the two humans who founded The Jealous Vegan and what their journey has been like. Show Notes ..read more

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 ..read more

We create an intimate episode this week as Lisa and April bring you into a conversation already in progress that was sparked by the quote: "Your genetics load the gun, but your lifestyle pulls the trigger." If you have ever felt that you are a victim of your genes, we invite you into this encouraging discussion that we hope will inspire you to reevaluate your lifestyle decisions and diet. You are more powerful than you may realize to positively influence your health.  ..read more

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 dese ..read more

We interrupt your busy schedule for an ardent call to action: let all dieting die! Listen into this lively, hilarious, value-packed episode for the reasons why we think that dieting is evil, when it might make sense to diet, what alternatives there are, and why dieting should ultimately be discontinued forever.  ..read more

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!  ..read more

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.  ..read more

Are you motivated to eat a plant-based diet to address a health concern? Then this episode is for you! We talking about the challenges of taking control over our individual health and why it's important to do so ..read more

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 ..read more

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.  ..read more