Summary: Veganuary — the worldwide new years resolution movement — makes plant-based living accessible while also pushing for corporate change. While proponents of the month-long challenge report that veganism can be fun, today’s guest argues that plant-based living on the large scale (which, in her view, is inevitable!) will have positive consequences for our economy, climate, health, and culture.<br> Veganism is one of the fastest growing social movements in the world and so in honor of Veganuary I’m speaking with anthropologist <a href="http://www.roannevanvoorst.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Roanne Van Voorst</a> about what’s possible once the majority of humans embrace plant-based. Roanne offers new, compelling arguments for trying Veganuary; she offers practical tips to help you stay on track, too.<br> <br> Here’s a preview:<br> [5:15] We are amidst a great culture shift in which animal exploitation is becoming a thing of the past. Here’s why<br> [10:00] Pushing back against the “but meat just tastes good!” argument<br> [12:30] How a future without industrial-farmed meat and dairy will improve both the global economy and human culture<br> [18:00] 5 ways to avoid common carnivorous pitfalls <br> [24:00] Smart steps to take before heading out to dinner<br> [26:20] (Literal) conscious consumption: How eating is a form of voting<br> <br> Resources mentioned:<br> <br> * <a href="https://veganuary.com/en-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Veganuary</a><br> * Watch the extended version of this interview on <a href="https://youtu.be/yGfo8pJnz8c" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Youtube</a><br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/3sUv0GH" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Once Upon A Time We Ate Animals</a><br> <br> <br> * Thank you to <a href="https://zencastr.com/pricing?coupon=sustainableminimalists&fpr=yh1nt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Zencastr</a> for sponsoring this week’s episode! Use promo code SUSTAINABLEMINIMALISTS for 30% off your first 3 months.<br> * Thank you also to <a href="https://scentfill.com/pages/minimalist" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scentfill</a>! Use promo code TSM10 for 10% off your order and fast, free shipping.<br> * Want more episodes like this one? Check out <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/148-2/">#148: The Case For Part-Time Plant-Based</a>.<br> * Join our (free!) community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
