Ep 313: Can You Be Committed Without Being Certain?!
Can You Be Committed Without Being Certain? Do you need to know that you can live vegan forever before you take one action today? Last week, we talked about practical uncertainty in a vegan practice: restaurant plans, backup meals, and the possibility of ending up with romaine lettuce and French fries for dinner. This week, […]
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 […]
Is the Algorithm Your Professor? Build Your Own Vegan Personal Curriculum
How much of what you “know” comes from deliberate study—and how much comes from whatever the algorithm decided to show you today? That question has been on my mind for a while. Social media is a wonderful way to discover new ideas, recipes, creators, and communities. But it’s also designed to keep us moving quickly […]
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 […]