Ever wondered how other vegan parents navigate certain social situations, like birthday parties or school events? I sure have. Navigating a vegan feeding journey can sometimes feel lonely and knowing what others do or how others handle certain challenges helps us not feel so isolated. In Episode 21, I invite Mistye Momon from Buttafly Kisses Vegan Treats to share some of the challenges she experienced throughout her 22 years in raising a vegan family—with five kids.
Read moreEpisode 11 - The uphill battle of raising vegan kids
Receiving negative comments or being judged for raising our kids on a vegan lifestyle doesn’t always leave us in a good place. In today’s episode, I want to shine light on all of us raising a vegan family and how this journey may feel like an uphill battle sometimes but it’s one that it’s rewarding. And I want you to remember one thing that may help throughout your journey.
Read moreEpisode 7 - How to Overcome Feeling Concerned and Meal Plan with Confidence
Meal planning for your vegan kids can sometimes feel overwhelming. Some vegan parents feel concerned that they may be missing certain nutrients, others feel stuck on what to prepare for dinner or even school-lunch boxes, and others may feel like they’re just not good enough, leaving them feeling concerned about their vegan child’s overall diet.
The truth is that you can have more clarity and confidence in meal planning for your vegan family. And in today’s episode, I’m sharing with you the stories of two past clients who had these same challenges around meal planning but worked their way to feeling confident.
Here’s what we cover:
A quote around the fears and worries a vegan parent shared with me
The story behind how Kim broke free from the anxiety around feeding her vegan baby
The story of how Fernanda found clarity on how to meal plan for her picky eater
The one thing you can focus on to move forward in feeling confident as a vegan parent
A simple strategy to simplify your meal planning
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Episode 4 - How to Turn Negative Comments into a Lifestyle You Are Proud Of
Have you ever been judged, shamed, or criticized for choosing to raise your children on a vegan diet? As someone who has experienced that, it can be challenging to voice our beliefs with others who may disagree with our own. To help you navigate this vegan journey with a little more confidence, I’m giving you my 4-step-framework of how I personally tackle negative comments from others so that you can feel empowered during these situations. It all stems from the one value I live by: compassion.
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