Can we embrace festive traditions whilst being vegan?

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The Vegan Pod Introduction 2022: The Vegan Society has announced the return of its podcast – The Vegan Pod.Hosted by The Vegan Society’s Media and PR Officer, Francine Jordan, the podcast will delve into topical issues faced by the vegan community. by The Vegan Pod

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The amazing work of animal sanctuaries: In this episode, we will be looking into all the amazing work that animal sanctuaries do, with guests such as Wenda Shehata, founder of Hugletts Wood Farm Animal Sanctuary in East Sussex, UK, Poonam Doshi, founder of Lola's Sanctuary in West Sussex, UK, ... by The Vegan Pod

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Is it cruel to raise a child vegan?: As more and more people turn to veganism, and with the number of vegan children in UK schools on the rise, we wanted to touch on this often-controversial topic in more detail. This time our host, Francine Jordan, was joined by Specialist Dietitian Lucy K... by The Vegan Pod

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Is extreme activism counterproductive to the vegan movement?: Is extreme activism counterproductive to the vegan movement? Is there such a thing as ‘good’ or ‘bad’ activism? Sentient Media’s Ana Bradley and Think Like a Vegan author Emilia Leese join our host Francine Jordan to discuss this further. by The Vegan Pod

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Love hurts - would you have a vegan wedding even if it meant losing guests?: Happy Valentine’s Day! In this month's episode of The Vegan Pod, we’re talking love and asking - would you have a vegan wedding even if it meant losing guests? Joining us on this episode, to discuss organising and hosting vegan weddings, we have To... by The Vegan Pod

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Vegan fashion is on the rise but is it really the way forward to a better planet for all?: In this episode, guest host Rachel New will be joined by Sascha Camilli, founder of the world’s first digital fashion magazine, and Shaun Packe, Global Sourcing and Sustainability Director at clothing and footwear brand Superdry, to discuss responsible f... by The Vegan Pod

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Should vegans cater to non-vegans at Christmas time?: Christmas is upon us and, naturally, in the latest episode of The Vegan Pod, we're talking all things foodie and festive! Host Rachel New is joined by Sandra McLaren-Stewart, Founder and Director of Saorsa 1875, the UK’s first 100% vegan hotel in t... by The Vegan Pod

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World Vegan Month: Veganism Around The World: In celebration of World Vegan Month, our latest episode of the Pod is exploring how veganism has grown and how it is experienced across the world. To help us on this cultural journey, host Rachel New is joined by Nadia Mckechnie and Saori Kondo, foun... by The Vegan Pod

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Are protest laws affecting vegan activism?: In July's episode of The Vegan Pod, we’re exploring how protest laws are impacting the vegan movement and discussing how we can be effective activists in the current political climate. In this episode, our host, Rachel New is joined by Dr Alex Lockw... by The Vegan Pod

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Growing veganically: Should your garden be vegan?: In May's episode of The Vegan Pod, we're celebrating Spring by talking all things gardening! Host, Rachel New, is joined by vegan gardeners Matthew Appleby and Danielle James, who help us understand how to make our gardens animal-friendly and offer a... by The Vegan Pod

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Should veganism be used as a vehicle for comedy?: In this episode of The Vegan Pod, we're asking “Should veganism be used as a vehicle for comedy?”. Does vegan humour reinforce negative assumptions about veganism or help to tackle them? How can we deal with non-vegans who choose to make jokes about... by The Vegan Pod

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Can we embrace festive traditions whilst being vegan?: In the latest episode of The Vegan Pod, and the final episode of 2023, we’re getting into the festive spirit and talking all things Christmas. Whether you’re planning your Christmas day meal, assembling a gingerbread house, attending your works Chr... by The Vegan Pod

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Has the vegan bubble really burst?: The latest episode of The Vegan Pod explores the plant-based food market, asking whether the “vegan bubble” has really burst amid reports of drops in plant-based sales. We’re joined by Joe Hill, co-founder of One Planet Pizza and Rik Roberts, Genera... by The Vegan Pod

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What are the barriers preventing men from embracing veganism?: In the UK, women are around twice as likely than men to be vegan – but why is this? That’s what we’re asking on the latest episode of The Vegan Pod. To help us explore the barriers that men face when it comes to living a vegan lifestyle, we’re joine... by The Vegan Pod

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Can art be used as a form of vegan activism?: In the latest episode of The Vegan Pod we’re turning our sights to the art world and talking to two vegan artists, Rebecca Lanyon Wilmott and Philip McCulloch-Downs, about how their veganism intersects with their artwork, about using art as a form of... by The Vegan Pod

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Should public services provide more vegan options?: In the latest episode of The Vegan Pod, we’re discussing the importance of offering nutritious vegan food in public services such as schools and care homes. Despite the UK’s established and growing vegan community, we continue to face challenges in a... by The Vegan Pod

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Women Leading Change: Sanctuary founders Fiona Oakes and Poonam Doshi share their journeys: On this episode of The Vegan Pod, we’re celebrating International Women’s Day and talking to two women doing some fantastic work within the vegan movement Fiona Oakes, founder of Tower Hill Animal Sancturary, and Poonam Doshi, founder of Lola’s Sanct... by The Vegan Pod

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