Food for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan

By: Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
  • Summary

  • A recognized expert and thought leader on the culinary, social, ethical, and practical aspects of living compassionately and healthfully, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is a bestselling author of seven books and currently writing her 8th. Considered one of the original "influencers" in the vegan / plant-based space for the last 25 years, Colleen is an acclaimed speaker, dedicated animal advocate, and host of vegan trips around the world. She demonstrates that compassionate, healthy living, eating, cooking, and traveling does not mean deprivation; it is the epitome of abundance and joy. An inspirational bi-weekly resource since 2006, Food for Thought Podcast is one of the longest running podcasts. Listeners enjoy a regular dose of inspiring content related to food, wellness, sustainability, eating, cooking, traveling, nutrition, language, zero waste living, literature, history, film, animals, advocacy, and so much more.
    Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, 2024
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Episodes
  • Hair Loss and Hair Growth: How Nutrients, Genetics, and Hormones Impact Your Hair
    Jan 31 2025

    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 genes responsible? Do supplements work? Are treatments effective? Do topical remedies work? These are some of the questions we answer in today's episode on hair loss, especially as it pertains to women. Over the course of the next 90 minutes, we'll debunk the myths, explore the causes and solutions, and what role nutrients, genetics, and hormones play. Colleen shares her own personal experience with hair loss, her favorite hair products, and practical, proven ways to support healthy hair growth. Whether you’re dealing with hair thinning or just want to learn more, this episode is for you, especially if you're a woman.

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    Join our awesome community and support this podcast through Patreon or as an Apple Subscriber for bonus material, early access to episodes, and other perks, depending on the option you choose.

    Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate

    Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com

    Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com

    TODAY'S SPONSOR:

    • Plaine Products — Use this link (https://www.plaineproducts.com/ref/161) and coupon code "compassion" for 15% off my favorite zero waste bath and body products.

    AFFILIATE PARTNERS:

    • Complement — Use this link (https://lovecomplement.com/?aff=152) and coupon code "joyfulvegan" and get 15% off my favorite supplements.
    • Nama Juicer — Use this link (https://namawell.com/?ref=joyfulvegan) and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite juicer.

    Thank you for listening.

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • 10 (More) Ways to Live a Meaningful Life: Goals and Intentions for 2025
    Jan 5 2025

    In this 18TH YEAR OF THE PODCAST, Colleen shares ideas, tools, and practices we can implement to live joyful, meaningful, healthy, compassionate lives. Today is the best day to start, whether or not it's the beginning of the new year.

    A follow-up to 50 Ways to Live a Meaningful Life episode.

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    Join our awesome community and support this podcast through Patreon or as an Apple Subscriber for bonus material, early access to episodes, and other perks, depending on the option you choose.

    Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate

    Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com

    Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com

    AFFILIATE PARTNERS:

    • Complement — Use this link (https://lovecomplement.com/?aff=152) and coupon code "joyfulvegan" and get 15% off my favorite supplements.
    • Nama Juicer — Use this link (https://namawell.com/?ref=joyfulvegan) and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite juicer.
    • Plaine Products — Use this link (https://www.plaineproducts.com/ref/161) and coupon code "compassion" for 15% off my favorite zero waste bath and body products.

    Thank you for listening.

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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • Good News for Animals (2024 Edition)
    Dec 27 2024

    WARNING: This podcast episode contains only good news, especially stories that relate to animals and nature. So, stop doom-scrolling and start celebrating 20 good news stories from 2024 — from across the world:

    • Australia
    • Zambia
    • United States
    • Ecuador
    • Brussels
    • United Kingdom
    • Denmark...

    and more.

    As we move into my 18th year of podcasting, thank you for your support and listenership.

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    Join our awesome community and support this podcast through Patreon or as an Apple Subscriber for bonus material, early access to episodes, and other perks, depending on the option you choose.

    Support this podcast today at JoyfulVegan.com/Donate

    Visit my website: JoyfulVegan.com

    Join me on an all-inclusive vegan trip: JoyfulVeganTrips.com

    AFFILIATE PARTNERS:

    • Complement — Use this link (https://lovecomplement.com/?aff=152) and coupon code "joyfulvegan" and get 15% off my favorite supplements.
    • Nama Juicer — Use this link (https://namawell.com/?ref=joyfulvegan) and coupon code COLLEEN10 and get 10% off my favorite juicer.
    • Plaine Products — Use this link (https://www.plaineproducts.com/ref/161) and coupon code "compassion" for 15% off my favorite zero waste bath and body products.

    Thank you for listening.

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    1 hr and 2 mins

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