You wake up with the best intentions.
Today’s the day. You’re going to eat fully plant-based, avoid animal products, skip the leather straps, and speak your truth. But by dinner? Things may have unraveled. Again.
If that sounds familiar, you’re not broken. You’re human.
In this episode of Vedge Your Best, we explore the gap between good intentions and actual change—and why it’s not about willpower, discipline, or moral failure. The old saying goes, “The road to hell is paved with good intentions,” and when it comes to going vegan or making any major life shift, that expression can hit home.
What we cover in this episode:
- Why your intention isn’t the same as a plan
- The difference between rules and strategies
- Why your brain defaults to old habits under pressure
- What to do when a friend offers you food you didn’t plan for
- The truth about people who “seem” to go vegan overnight
- How vague commitments lead to shame, not success
This isn’t just about food. This episode is for you if you’re:
- Trying to eat more plants
- Decluttering your home
- Spending less
- Setting boundaries
- Or starting any behavior change that matters
Listener Takeaway:
Intentions matter—but they’re only the invitation. Without a plan, your good intentions might be setting you up for self-doubt and shame. Let’s fix that.
Mentioned in this episode:
- The “V” in the V-E-G-A-N Method = Vision
- My free Substack: How You Go Vegan is How You Do Everything
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