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A podcast to help you live an attainable vegan lifestyle. We’re not the ripped influencer vegans you hear about on other podcasts. We’re just some ordinary people, living in the south, eating plants, and loving animals.
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We're at it again, and this time, with a Kombucha taste test, you have to watch and listen to! If for nothing but our facial expressions and reactions. Seriously, this is one of the funnier taste tests we've done and it felt like torture sometimes. Ultimately, you will hear about three kombucha drinks we liked and three we absolutely hated. Kombuch…
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Do you consider yourself a vegan expert? See how many questions you can answer correctly on our latest episode, where we play a fun trivia game about the history of veganism! All of the facts and stats in this episode come from The Vegan Society and EarthSave Canada. Trivia About The History of Veganism We have a brand-new episode out now that'll t…
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In episode #82, we interview Sandra Nomoto, a vegan content writer/editor, and author in Vancouver, Canada. She recently wrote a fantastic new book called Vegan Marketing Success Stories. The cutting-edge concept of Sandra Nomoto's book showcases the marketing tactics of vegan businesses worldwide. This book is so successful that it ranked in the T…
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If you're new to the plant-based lifestyle, you've probably been asked your reasons for going vegan. This episode is your handy guide for replying to that coworker that scoffs at your lunch choice. For the most part, there are three main motivations. People choose to go vegan to save animals, to save the environment, or to save their own health. Ou…
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All About Darë Cheese Listen, when we say Darë Cheese is the best vegan cheese, we mean it! We both swoon over this mouth-watering dairy-free cheese. In Episode #80, we interviewed Gwendolyn Dare Hageman, the Founder of Darë Cheese. This fantastic plant-based cheese company is based in Asheville, NC and is currently available in 30 states. By May, …
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Episode 79 is a must-listen! We had the privilege of interviewing Corrine Baker, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Outsiders Farm and Sanctuary. We saw this fantastic sanctuary at the Georgia Veg Fest and immediately knew we had to have them on the podcast. Every time we walked past their table, there was a crowd of people asking questions. We l…
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Listen, you might be doing dry January, but at some point, you're going to go out with friends. You need to know an excellent vegan beer, wine, and champagne. Of course, you should always use the Barnivore app to find the perfect vegan drink. But this episode is your playbook for having a vegan drink with no worries! And we both had a little bit to…
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Why do we talk about mental health? In this episode, we discuss why it's ok not to be ok. Speaking about the importance of mental health is essential to us. We hope this episode helps you as you venture into the new year and tackle new obstacles in life. Important Note: By not ok, we are not saying having a mental health crisis or feeling like unal…
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Food myths prove that sometimes things can be commonly believed and yet completely false. The untrue ideas we discuss in this episode are not just associated with a vegan diet. These common but false ideas spread across all ways of eating. In this episode, we discuss some common food myths you may hear on your vegan journey. We definitely did! As u…
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This year's Georgia Veg Fest was truly a blast! On Sunday, December 4, we gathered with countless other vegans in a new location to support local vegan businesses, hang out with like-minded folks, and eat a ton of vegan food. The presenting sponsor of the 2022 veg fest was the Farm of the Free Animal Sanctuary. There's actually a new episode about …
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In Episode 74, we chat about the amazing Farm of the Free Animal Sanctuary in Good Hope, Georgia. We recently volunteered at this farm and had the best time. Helping the staff create a lovely, safe, and fun environment for the rescued animals was the highlight of our day. About Farm of the Free Animal Sanctuary: Farm of the Free is a local animal s…
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In episode 70, we try 9 different options in a non-dairy milk taste test. Of course, we also got this on video so check out our YouTube channel! We know you all love when we do taste tests and we were curious ourselves about a variety of non-dairy milk options. Meg really wanted the banana milk to be delicious and spoil alert - she did not like it!…
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In episode 63, we discussed the dairy industry and what it does to this planet and our bodies. In this episode, we’ll discuss your dairy-free options to replace those harmful dairy products Why buy dairy-free options: As we said, we've already done an entire episode about the various reasons why dairy is awful for you, the environment, and animals.…
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To further our obsession with fruit, we got a box from Fruit Hunters, a Miami-based company that ships rare, tropical fruit all over the United States. We have reviewed a similar company in the past (see episode #29). We jumped at the chance to try another fruit company. And we are so glad we did! What We Got From Fruit Hunters: In this episode, we…
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Being a Florida girl, Meg misses seafood. So she jumped on the chance to do an episode all about vegan seafood. This is an area of food she thought she had to give up when she went vegan. Thankfully, there are a lot of options in the world of vegan seafood. We even give you a tip about an amazing, traveling, vegan seafood truck! Why Say Goodbye to …
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If you're obsessed with TikTok, like we are, you're going to love this episode! In Episode 66, we discuss our favorite vegan tiktokers you have to follow. Our For You pages are full of yummy vegan food, great vegan beauty recommendations, and helpful hacks thanks to these TikTokers! Our Favorite Vegan TikTokers Some of these amazing vegans share mo…
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In this minisode, we discuss some current vegan news that stood out to us. It was hard to pick just a few articles because so much amazing stuff is happening in the vegan world right now. One of these bits of vegan news almost made Meg cry! Current Vegan News Philadelphia launches its first vegan soft cheese in the UK You Can Try Natalie Portman’s …
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If you're anything like Meg, you love the thrill of a great thrift find! In this episode, we talk about our favorite thrift tips and how to make the most out of every visit to the local thrift store. Meg is a veteran thrifter and David is a newbie so this is a fun episode for everyone. While thrifting doesn't necessarily have much to do with being …
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In Episode #63, we talk about the cruel realities of the dairy industry and reasons why you should say no to dairy. Of course, David dives deep into what consuming dairy does to the human body. If you don't know, get ready to be shocked and broken by this episode. It was very hard for Meg to get through without crying. Why You Should Say No To Dair…
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In Episode #61, we discuss our favorite vegan products at Sprouts. If you live in one of the 23 states with a Sprouts, you know we're talking about a grocery store. Think of it like a bigger Trader Joes but smaller Whole Foods. Sprouts has been around for 19 years and currently has over 370 stores. We both shop at this grocery store for specific pr…
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In Episode #60, we discuss what it's like for vegans dating non-vegans. Meg is married to a non-vegan. So, David interviewed Meg to find out some insider information. If you remember, we recently posted an episode all about Dating As A Vegan. We thought it only right to talk about the opposite issue. You will learn about Meg's relationship and how …
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In episode #59, we let our little kid hearts go wild and tried 8 boxed vegan mac and cheese options. This is why we do this podcast! Such hard work trying all of these mac and cheese recipes. Actually, it wasn't as easy as we hoped. In fact, some of these weren't our favorites but we survived and are here to report our findings. 8 Vegan Mac and Che…
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In episode #58, we discuss everything to do with being a gluten-free vegan. Neither of us suffers from a gluten allergy but we do have friends that have this health issue. This episode will help vegans that recently found out they have a gluten allergy and are struggling to find the best foods for their body. Gluten is a protein naturally found in …
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In this minisode, we chat about some interesting vegan news that caught our eye over the past few weeks. This minisode is shorter so enjoy the break from hearing us talk way too much! Petaluma-based Amy’s Kitchen hit with lawsuit over its Oregon plant: https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/petaluma-based-amys-kitchen-hit-with-lawsuit-over-its-…
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In Episode #55, we sit down to discuss a topic that has been an ongoing issue ever since they went vegan - being the only vegan at work! This situation can be a real pain and cause some awkward situations. We hope this episode helps you develop ideas on how to handle situations where you're the only vegan at work. Office culture has moments where i…
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In Episode #54, we interview Wes Allen, the Executive Director and Treasurer of Tommy’s Holiday Fund (THF). This non-profit organization focuses on saving the lives of companion animals by paying for emergency vet care. THF rescues families struggling to save their pets from disease, accidents, and emergency vet bills. Wes and his wife, Julie, star…
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In episode #53, we discuss the challenges faced dating as a vegan. Since Meg has been married for over 2 decades, this episode is all about David's experiences dating as a vegan. It was fun for Meg to sit back and ask David questions for once. Dating is difficult in general but dating as a vegan can feel impossible at times. We chat for quite a bit…
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In Episode #52, we were lucky enough to interview the amazing, Diana Goldman. She's a vegan caterer, researcher, writer, the host of a monthly cooking show, and a fan of our podcast. Full of helpful knowledge, Diana's tips can help anyone thinking about or just starting to eat a vegan diet. Which is exactly why we wanted her on the podcast. There's…
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In this episode, we use our years of experience to give you tips on saving money as a vegan. One of the biggest excuses people make about sticking to a vegan lifestyle is the myth that eating this way is expensive. We aren't saying eating vegan can't be expensive. But there are plenty of ways to save money that can easily be implemented into your l…
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In this episode, we sit down to discuss our favorite supplements for vegans. We wouldn't recommend something we haven't already consumed. we take to give us the best overall health. Obviously, this is just our opinion and we are not doctors. Please take time to do your own research and speak to your doctor if you have any concerns. Our 5 Favorite S…
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It's back! Episode 49 is our annual list of 10 things that didn't suck in 2021. We did this last year to discuss 2020, one of the worst years of Meg's life. This practice helped both of us focus on the best parts of a bad time. As we go into 2022, we wanted to take a moment to give thanks to 10 things that didn't suck in 2021. We had very different…
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In this episode, we interview Annick Ireland, the founder and CEO of www.ImmaculateVegan.com. Immaculate Vegan is the leading global premium marketplace for ethical, sustainable, and vegan fashion, beauty and homeware. If you've ever searched for the perfect vegan leather shoe or that handbag that goes with everything, you have to listen to this ep…
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If you long to visit a goat sanctuary, this is the episode for you. When you hear Heather Eve talk about her love for goats, you're going to love these unique animals even more. What is Vincent's Place Heather is the owner of Vincent's Place, an upcoming goat sanctuary where goats rescued from neglect, abuse, and slaughter can live their very best …
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In Episode #46, we discuss the importance of taking care of yourself after a therapy session. If you spend a hour talking about intense stuff with your therapist, you need to be gentle with yourself afterwards and spend some time decompressing. Both of us are in therapy and have found it to be life changing. After a therapy session, we can feel raw…
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In Episode #45, we discuss our favorite vegan products at Trader Joe's. If you've never been to this mecca of unique food items and delicious edible creations, you have to make it your life's mission. Trader Joe's is a one-of-a-kind grocery store experience. This chain of grocery stories is located in 43 states with 7 locations in our state, Georgi…
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In this episode, David and I give our review of the 2021 Atlanta Veg Fest. On November 6, we ventured to this year's location, determined to eat our way through our favorite day of the year. We truly wait all year for the Atlanta Veg Fest! Our Favorite Vendors There were a plethora of vendors offering some of the most amazing vegan food you will fi…
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Episode #43 is a fun one! We've been anxiously awaiting filming our vegan burger taste test and we finally did it. We invited two of our good friends over, Nathan and Brittany, and they helped us taste test 10 different vegan burger options. We even recorded all 4 of us trying each burger so check out our YouTube channel. Each burger was cooked the…
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We can't believe it's been a year since we started The Average Vegans Podcast. It's blowing our minds that our little podcast now has 41 episodes and 3 minisodes covering a large variety of vegan topics. We have amazing listeners from numerous countries and the majority of the United States. We're so thankful for all of you and can't wait to contin…
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In Episode #41, we recently spent some quality time wondering around finding our favorite vegan products at Costco. And we definitely found some amazing options! If you have a Costco near you, you have to listen to this episode. Every location is different so you may not find the same products at your Costco. There are certain areas of Costco that …
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In Episode #40, we discuss the benefits of a vegan food for gut health. Of course, David knows a ton about this subject so get ready to learn some helpful facts. Why gut health is important: How frequently do you actually thought about your gut health? Probably not enough! Your gut health is linked to everything including mental health. Making sure…
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In Episode #39, we have our dear friend Rosie join us as we discuss our Purple Carrot review. Rosie was born and raised here in Georgia and she works in the Marketing industry just like Meg does. She’s also one of our closest friends. Friend of the Podcast, as they say. Learn more about this amazing woman on this episode. In this episode we offer o…
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In our 3rd minisode, we discuss some awesome vegan news that caught our eye over the past few weeks. Seeing major changes in the vegan world makes us both so excited. From the most unexpected new face of an oat milk campaign to the addition of Beyond Chicken, there have been some great changes happening right now in the vegan world. We like to slid…
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In Episode #38, we discuss the importance of macros and micros for vegans. Tracking these important stats isn't just for body builders and athletes. As a vegan, it's important to make sure we have a good balance of fats, carbs, and protein while also supplying our bodies with the right amount of nutrients, minerals, and vitamins. What are Macros an…
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In Episode #37, we discuss heart healthy vegan food and how being vegan can help your heart. Of course, we aren't doctors but we have done our own research. We encourage you to do yours as well and talk to your personal doctor if you have any questions or concerns. This episode is all about heart healthy vegan food and how eating a plant based diet…
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