September feels like a fresh start. New notebooks, crisp air, sweater weather. The perfect time to go "Back to Vegan.”
Whether you’re brand new to plant-based living, returning after a flexible summer or a long-time vegan looking for fresh inspiration, this episode will help you reset across food, fashion, cosmetics, health, and even fun.
In This Episode
Why September is a great time to re-energize your vegan practice.
Restock your pantry and reset your capsule kitchen with simple staples.
Health habits to revisit, from supplements to scheduling your annual check-ups.
Cruelty-free fashion and cosmetics.
Vegan Reading List for fresh inspiration.
From Veg Fests to Vegan Travel — keep this lifestyle joyful and sustainable.
- Michele’s 5 ideas for your “Back to Vegan” starter pack this fall.
Resources & Links Mentioned
Supplements: Ritual, Future Kind, Complement
Fashion: Good On You, Immaculate Vegan,
Cosmetics: Leaping Bunny, Logical Harmony
Books: Never Too Late to Go Vegan (Adams/Breitman/Messina), Vegan for Life (Messina/Norris), We Are the Weather (Foer)
Podcasts & Films: I Could Never Go Vegan (Thomas Pickering), Lucia’s Vegan Lifestyle, Veggies Abroad (Rebecca Sawicki), World Vegan Travel (Brighde Reed)
Events: Connect for Animals – Veg Fest Calendar
Listener Challenge
This week, build your Back to Vegan Starter Pack:
One pantry staple.
One movement routine.
One cruelty-free product swap.
One book, documentary, or podcast for inspiration.
One fun fellowship activity — a veg fest, vegan meal with friends, or a day trip.
And don’t miss next week’s episode with Kim Giovacco from Veg Jaunts and Journeys — all about vegan-friendly travel. Subscribe so you never miss an episode.
If you create your list, I’d love to see it! This September is the 5 Year Anniversary of the podcast! Share it on Instagram and tag me @VedgeYourBest or email me directly.
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