Food for Thought with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
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Food for Thought with Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Practical, joyful, real-world inspiration for living sustainably, healthfully, and compassionately—for humankind, animalkind, and the ecosystems we all depend on. Tools, tips, stories, and resources on plant-based eating, wellness, wildlife, biodiversity, conservation, zero-waste living, travel, ani...
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How Not to Be Cynical About the World—and Be Calmer, Happier, and More Hopeful
In this episode, I share why I’ve been off mainstream media (and feel calmer, clearer, and more engaged), how I stay informed on my terms, and what th...
Time is Passing. How Do You Want to Spend It?
You may not know this, but I’m a huge Lord of the Rings fan—both the novels and the film—and this episode springs from one of the most powerful lines...
Omega-3s: Skip the Fish, Boost Your Brain, but Make Sure You're Getting Enough
In this updated episode of Food for Thought—Omega-3s: Skip the Fish, Boost Your Brain (and Get Enough!)—we talk about these incredibly important fatty...
Your Daily Supplement Guide: The Non-Negotiables and the Helpful Boosts
Today’s episode is an update of one I produced a few years ago—so you have the most accurate, up-to-date, science-based information about how to eat a...
Protein-Packed Plant Foods (Ranked from Highest to Lowest)
We’re continuing the protein conversation I started in Are You Getting Enough Protein? (Part One and Part Two). In those episodes, I unpacked why amin...
“Climate Change” or “Climate Crisis"
Language doesn’t simply describe reality—it shapes how we see it, how we feel about it, and whether we act. The words we use around climate aren’t neu...
Are You Eating Enough Protein? (Part Two)
If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, I encourage you to start there—we covered the basics of protein: what it is, how it functions in the body, why...
Are You Eating Enough Protein? (Part One)
For decades, U.S. dietary guidelines have linked “protein” with animal products. Even as the visuals evolved—from the “Basic Four” to the Food Pyramid...
How Religions Shaped the Foods We Eat
Religious traditions have played a significant role in shaping many familiar dishes. Over the centuries, abstaining from eating meat and other animal...
Coping with the Loss of a Pet
Losing an animal companion can be a profound and often overlooked grief. In this episode, I explore what it means to mourn a beloved pet, how to navig...
A Guiding Force in Challenging Times (Conversation with Our Hen House)
Enjoy my conversation with Mariann and Jasmin from Our Hen House.
In this heartfelt conversation, author Colleen Patrick-Goudreau joins Jasmin a...
Eco-Tourism and Sustainable Travel (Conversation with World Vegan Travel)
Enjoy my conversation with World Vegan Travel all about living compassionately and traveling sustainably. Travel just about seeing new places — it can...
A Year of Compassion (Conversation with Main Street Vegan)
Enjoy this episode of my conversation with Victoria Moran on her podcast Main Street Vegan. In it, we explore how everyday choices — from the food we...
Tiny Shifts, Big Change (Conversation with Plant-Powered People)
Enjoy this conversation with Toni and Michelle from Plant-Powered People Podcast. Feeling overwhelmed trying to “do the right thing” in a complicated...
A Story of an Oak Tree: How to Be Resilient, Rooted, and Renewed
A story about a house, a hillside, and a centuries-old oak tree—and what it teaches us about healing, renewal, and the resilience of nature. In this e...
A Year of Compassion
A Year of Compassion: 52 Weeks of Living Zero-Waste, Plant-Based, and Cruelty-Free is now available wherever you buy books! I compiled a list for you...
Vegan Japanese Cuisine (Part Two)
In Part Two of our exploration of Japanese cuisine (See Vegan in Japan: Part One), we’re diving deep into the specific foods, restaurants, and street...
Valentine’s Day: A Love Story Written by Birds
Love is for the Birds! In this episode, we explore the fascinating (and feathered) origins of Valentine’s Day. Long before Hallmark, medieval poets an...
Hair Loss and Hormones
Do I have a nutrient deficiency? Am I eating the wrong foods? Did I experience a stressful life event? Am I experiencing hormonal changes? Are my gene...
10 (More) Ways to Live a Meaningful Life
In this 18TH YEAR OF THE PODCAST, Colleen shares ideas, tools, and practices we can implement to live joyful, meaningful, healthy, compassionate lives...
Good News for Animals (2024 Edition)
WARNING: This podcast episode contains only good news, especially stories that relate to animals and nature. So, stop doom-scrolling and start celebra...
Why People Vote the Way They Do
In this episode, host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau dives into the complex but crucial task of understanding why people vote the way they do—and what that...
Omega-3s: Skip the Fish, Boost Your Brain
In today's episode, host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau talks all about omega-3s—those essential fats we all need for heart, brain, and overall health. But...
Is it Vegan to Wear Second Hand Leather, Wool, or Silk?
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A dilemma a lot of new vegans grapple with is what to do with all the animal...
From Cholesterol to Vitamins: The Importance of Blood Work in Monitoring Health and Preventing Disease
In this episode, Colleen dives into the importance of getting regular blood work to monitor key biomarkers, prevent disease, and assess your overall h...
Bread Through the Ages: Ancient, Essential, and Naturally Vegan
In this episode, Colleen dives into the rich history of bread, exploring its ancient origins, cultural significance, and how it's been a vital, natura...
Building a Compassionate Future: A Conversation with Zoe Weil
Zoe Weil is the co-founder and president of the Institute for Humane Education, a leading organization dedicated to creating a more just, compassionat...
Shambles: The Animal Origins of the Word
Ever wondered where the word 'shambles' comes from and how it evolved to describe chaos? In today's Small Bite Sound Bite, host Colleen Patrick-Goudre...
Why Do Vegans Impose their Values on their Children?
In today's Small Bite Sound Bite, host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau tackles the question: Is raising your children vegan an imposition of your values, or...
The Language of Meat: How the Words We Choose Disguise (or Reveal) What (and Who) We’re Eating
In this episode of Food for Thought, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau explores the nuances of language surrounding our food choices. She revisits the topic of...
Is it Ethical to Drink Cow's Milk if the Cows Aren't Killed?
In today's Small Bite Sound Bite episode, host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau explores the ethical considerations of drinking cow's milk. While cows aren't...
Hey Vegans: It's my Personal Choice to Eat Meat!
In today's Small Bite Sound Bite, host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau address the assertion that what people eat is a personal choice and that people don’t...
Animal Lookalikes: How to Tell the Difference Between Commonly Confused Animals
In this episode, host Colleen Patrick-Goudreau dives into the world of animal lookalikes to help clear up common confusions. She explores how to tell...
Is Humane Meat Better?
Despite our best intentions to protect animals, ourselves, and the planet, is "humane meat" really the answer? Tune in to uncover the truth behind the...
When Perfection is the Enemy of the Good
Just because we can't be perfect doesn't mean we should be indifferent. Imperfection is built into being vegan, because imperfection is built into bei...
Eggs: Cage-Free, Free-Range, and Pasture-Raised
Curious about what's really behind that carton of eggs? In our latest podcast episode, we dive deep into the hidden truths of the egg industry, unrave...
Stop Reading the News: Take a 30-Day Media Diet
FALSEHOOD: Reading the news makes you engaged. TRUTH: Reading the news makes you enraged.
If you feel anxiety reading the news, stop re...
Everything You Need to Know about Traveling to Africa: Planning and Preparation
Why I recommend Rwanda as the first African country to visit if you've never been to this continent. Why South Africa is not one of my favorite places...
A Guide to Wine: Sustainable, Organic, Natural, Biodynamic, and Vegan (Rebroadcast)
What does it mean for a wine to be labeled "SUSTAINABLE," "ORGANIC," "NATURAL," "BIODYNAMIC," or "VEGAN"? Can you be one without the other? What are t...
I Am Not Evil. I Just Disagree: Divisiveness, Tribalism, and a Call for Compassion
We are living in a time when group loyalty, ideology, and identity politics are valued more than kindness, reason, critical thinking, and tolerance fo...