Ep 282: Strategy or Tactics? Why Your Vegan Intentions Keep Stalling!
In this episode, Michele explores a powerful but often overlooked distinction that can make or break any meaningful change: strategy vs. tactics. Inspired by a coaching conversation with a client struggling through Veganuary, this episode unpacks why caring deeply—and even making a strong values-based decision—is often not enough to create consistent follow-through. Whether your goal […]
episode 272: When Facts Backfire – Behavioral Science, Vegans, and the Holidays.!
If facts were enough, everyone would already be vegan, right? We think the facts are on OUR side — but no one’s listening — what then? This week, Michele explores why information alone so often fails to change hearts or habits, and what behavioral science says to do instead. Drawing on the research of cognitive […]
Your Vegan Support Network
Just for V-Mail subscribers, Angela Crawford, Ph.D has adapted an excerpt from her brand new book, The Vegan Transformation: A Journey to Heal Yourself and the World, Lantern Publishing & Media, 2025. One of the most important – but often overlooked – aspects of thriving with a vegan lifestyle is having a strong support network. Research suggests […]
Does “Aging Gracefully Just Mean “Shut Up?”
We’ve all heard the term “age gracefully.” But what does that even mean? Be quieter? Less ambitious? More agreeable? Less interested in change, growth – or advocacy? This week on the podcast, I ask: Does “aging gracefully” just mean making other people more comfortable with what THEY aren’t doing? Dr. Laura Carstensen, director of the Stanford […]
Episode 256: Does “Aging Gracefully” Just Mean “Shut Up”?!
What happens when “gratitude” starts to feel like guilt? When “aging gracefully” sounds more like “don’t complain?” This week, Michele shares a reflective episode (aka RANT) on the ways we’re told—directly or indirectly—that our pain, concerns, or values aren’t serious enough to matter. From personal health challenges to compassionate food choices, Michele explores: How toxic […]