Ep 308: A More Powerful To-Do List!
Does your to-do list say things like doctor, camp, garden, library, tofu—or simply dump? Those words may remind you that something needs attention, but they don’t tell you what to do next. Often, a vague item keeps moving from list to list because it isn’t actually a task yet. It may be a project, an […]
Ep 307: My Vegan “Personal Curriculum” – Peter Singer’s Animal Liberation Now.
What happens when you stop letting the algorithm choose what you learn and start building your own course of study? In the first installment of my summer” personal curriculum,” I open Peter Singer’s Animal Liberation Now: The Definitive Classic Renewed, the updated 2023 edition of his influential 1975 book, Animal Liberation. Why start here? Singer’s work supplied […]
Episode 306: You’ve Seen Cowspiracy. Now Build Your Own Vegan Curriculum.!
What would it look like to create your own reading curriculum around veganism, animal advocacy, and our relationships with other animals? Many of us first discover veganism through documentaries. Films like Cowspiracy, Earthlings, The Game Changers, and Dominion have inspired countless people to think differently about food and animals. But books offer something different. They […]
Vegan Backlash: What It Really Means for Social Change | Vedge Your Best 305
When resistance grows, it may be because change is gaining momentum. This week on Vedge Your Best, we revisit the proposed Save Our Bacon Act and the 2026 U.S. Farm Bill, asking an important question: What does the backlash against veganism, animal welfare, and plant-based eating really mean? If you haven’t yet contacted your Senators […]
Episode 304: “But Bacon Tho…” – The Save Our Bacon Act and What You Can Do!
The Save Our Bacon Act Could Change Animal Welfare Laws Across the Country The 2026 House Farm Bill is a $1.4 trillion piece of legislation that covers everything from nutrition programs to agricultural policy. Hidden within the bill, however, is a provision known as the Save Our Bacon Act, which could have sweeping consequences for […]
Ep 303: Is Veganism Contagious?
Is Veganism Contagious What if the reason you’re struggling with your plant based choices has less to do with willpower and more to do with the food culture around you? In Episode 303 of the Vedge Your Best podcast, we explore the idea of social contagion and how the habits, choices, and behaviors of the […]
Ep 302: The Hidden Cost of Waiting!
This episode drops on my 67th birthday, which feels like the perfect time to share something I wish I’d understood much earlier: Waiting isn’t the safe choice. It simply sends the bill to your future self. Many of us believe the right time will eventually arrive—that we’ll feel more prepared, more supported, or more confident. […]
ep 301: ” Vegan? Must be Nice…”!
When Growth Feels Personal Have you ever shared a positive change you’re making, only to be met with a dismissive response like, “Must be nice”? It can be confusing when conversations about personal growth, health goals, or lifestyle changes seem to trigger resistance in others. But often, those reactions have less to do with the […]
Ep 300: What Have You Been Practicing?!
What if consistency isn’t about perfection? In this special 300th episode of Vedge Your Best, Michele reflects on what it really means to show up, week after week, even when you’ve spent years telling yourself you’re “not that kind of person.” Many of us carry stories about ourselves: I’m not disciplined. I never stick with […]
Ep 299: Vegan Anniversaries and Big Days.!
What if the episode before the milestone is actually the point? As Vedge Your Best approaches 300 consecutive weekly episodes, Michele reflects on the surprising pressure of recording Episode 299. Instead of focusing on the upcoming milestone, she explores how we often attach meaning to numbers, birthdays, anniversaries, and fresh starts—and how those stories can […]