You wake up with the best intentions.
Today’s the day. You’re going to eat fully plant-based, limit animal products, skip the leather belt or bag, 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:
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.
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