Wedidit.Health Podcast

Why Do We Love Some Animals and Not Others with Gareth Scurr

Why Do We Love Some Animals and Not Others? Where did our beliefs that eating chickens and pigs is ok, but not our dog or house cat come from? The term speciesism might be new to you, but it pervades almost every aspect of today's society. Join Vegan FTA's Gareth Scurr and Jackie Norman Saturday, February 18 at noon EST as they explore the origins of our beliefs around animals. They will also share heartwarming stories of special animal ambassadors who changed their thinking and food choices. Gareth Scurr is an acclaimed photographer and filmmaker, Vegan Hospitality Consultant and co-author of 'Easy & Delicious: Everyday Vegan' cookbook, which was awarded runner-up in the VegfestUK 2021 "Favourite Plant Based Book" awards.

Compassionate Disagreement with Anne Piotrowski & Suzanne McAllister PhD

Some advocates for veganism get attention through aggressive, destructive or violent behavior. While they get headlines, they don’t often change other’s views. Yet a casual conversation can also be challenging when sharing the benefits of a vegan/plant-based lifestyle. How can you bridge the communication gap? Join us as vegan activist and certified counselor Anne Piotrowski will share how to shift the focus of vegan advocacy from conflict to connection by applying self-compassion, empathy, and nonviolent communication. You’ll learn: · How to apply non-violent communication · The importance of self-compassion that expands outward · Compassion as a practice that improves over time Here is the link for the workshop booklet
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Victoria Moran on ”How to Advocate for Animals”

Many are vegan strictly for the animals, but don’t know how to advocate so that others will follow suite. How can you take action that can make a difference? Long-time vegan, author, podcaster, filmmaker, and coach Victoria Moran, voted PETAs Sexiest Vegan Over 50, will talk about vegan philosophy and practice and how it extends to our love and compassion for all sentient beings. Victoria Moran went Vegan in 1983, overcame a binge-eating disorder, and wrote Compassion the Ultimate Ethic, the first book about Veganism published by a major publisher. She has written 12 additional books including Main Street Vegan, Creating a Charmed Life, Shelter for the Spirit, and The Love-Powered Diet. She was voted Peta's Sexiest Vegan Over 50 in 2016, and was lead producer of the 2019 documentary, A Prayer for Compassion, about spirituality and food choices. After 10 years of hosting the award-winning Main Street Vegan Podcast: Victoria is now host of the Victoria Moran Podcast, Meetings With Remarkable Women.

Taking Responsibility in Your Relationships for Healing with Mariquita Solis

You have control over the role you play in your relationships by taking ownership and responsibility for your actions which creates trust and dependability. Listen to this special edition workshop with Mariquita Solis as she explains the fundamentals of a Healthy Relationship including: Stepping into confidence and letting go of victimhood. Leading the way for healing in your relationships. Taking responsibility for your part as a co-creator in your relationships. Mariquita Solis is a Vegan Empowerment Coach who helps vegans move from depression and sadness into peace, power, and effective activism. She is an award winning speaker, a Certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach & Educator (VLCE), a Certified Plant-Based Ambassador, and a Feminine Empowerment Coach.

Ruben Guzman, Don’t Wait: How to Take the Lead in Healing Relationships

Ruben Guzman, Don't Wait: How to Take the Lead in Healing Relationships
Relationships thrive when we do our part to listen and understand. Join us, Jan 14 with our very special guest Ruben J Guzman, MPH, LMP who will share How to Take the Lead in Healing Relationships. You’ll learn:
1) In order to reach the tipping point for our movement, WE need to lead by example and let go of our attachments. 2) To heal relationships, WE need to initiate healing communication with Active Listening and Compassion, seeking first to understand. 3) Practice unconditional LOVE, for ourselves, for all others, the animals, mother earth. We must LOVE those we lead.
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Healing Relationship Breakdowns: Relational Skills for Vegans with Dr. Angela Crawford

Relationships are a very important element of our life, and are directly connected to our well-being and mental health. However, vegans and plant-based enthusiasts often face relationship challenges as we live a lifestyle not yet embraced by the larger society. Some of us experience conflict or relationship breakdowns when others do not support, embrace, or align with our vegan values and lifestyle. Discovering how to create and sustain healthy relationships is key to our thriving as vegans. Join us as we address this important topic in our series on Healing Relationships. Our first keynote of this series is on January 7, 2023 at 12pm ET, with our very special guest, Angela Crawford, Ph.D. Dr. Angela Crawford has over two decades of experience as a licensed psychologist, helping clients make lifestyle changes to achieve better physical, mental, and emotional health. She is experienced in individual and group psychotherapy, meditation and visualization techniques, transformational approaches, communication skills, and trauma therapies. She is passionate about sharing the benefits of a plant-powered, vegan lifestyle for human health and mental health, caring for all sentient beings, and the planet. She holds certifications as a transformational coach, master vegan lifestyle coach and educator, and in plant-based nutrition. Dr. Crawford is currently conducting research for a book on the transformational impact of veganism for mind-body-spirit. She offers coaching programs to empower women to emotionally thrive with a plant-powered, vegan lifestyle. She serves as a Psychology Advisor for WeDIDIt.Health and facilitates support groups for the WDI Thrive and Inspire Community. She authored the e-book 7 Best Practices to Inspire Your Loved Ones to Go Plant-Based.

How the 6 Human Needs Can Support You Through the Holidays

If the holidays seem to present more challenges than cheer, then you’ll want to watch this show with our very special guest, Peg Haust, psychotherapist, mental fitness coach, and vegan lifestylist, Saturday, December 17. Peg’s strategies for thriving will include: Understanding what really motivates you Releasing harsh judgements of self and others Positively influencing yourself and others Peg Haust-Arliss, LCSW-R, ACT, CPQC is the author of Anxiety Breakthrough; Breakout of Fear Breakthrough to Freedom. She is a NYS licensed clinical social worker and certified cognitive therapist. She earned diplomate status through the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, a certified Strategic Interventionist and marriage educator through the Robbins-Madanes Institute for Strategic Intervention, Aroma Freedom Practitioner and a certified Positive Intelligence Coach. She holds a certificate for Plant-Based Nutrition through T. Colin Campbell’s Center for Nutrition Studies and is a 15 Day Plant-Based Jumpstart and PIVIO facilitator with Rochester Lifestyle Medicine.

Culture, Food and Religion

Culture, Religion, and Food Choices are all connected. Understanding how rules and practices around food affect language, values, and social authority can make you a more effective ambassador when sharing your experiences with plant-based/vegan practices. Our special guest Nina Shantel (certified in Fitness Nutrition), will share strategies on how to strike a balance between Culture, Religion and Food Choices.