The hosts answer listeners' questions about veganism, including how to talk to non-vegan family members and how to tell parents about going vegan. They discuss the accessibility and inclusivity of veganism and debate the ethics of cats eating turkeys. The episode ends with a humorous encounter with a vegan troll.
Veganism should strive to be more inclusive and address the accessibility issues faced by underprivileged communities.
Having a support system and community, like the ChickPeeps Podcast, is essential when transitioning to a vegan lifestyle.
Deep dives
The importance of considering accessibility in veganism
Violet raises the question of whether veganism is inclusive of underprivileged communities who may not have easy access to vegan food. She wonders if those who are food and housing insecure should be considered vegans if they are unable to obtain vegan food. Violet also questions if the definition of veganism is working and if it is only applicable to privileged individuals. She raises the concern of expecting parents to feed their children beans and rice to be considered vegan. Violet's introspection challenges the vegan community to be more aware of the accessibility issues surrounding veganism and to be more inclusive of those who may not fit the traditional vegan label.
Impact and challenges of coming out as vegan
Eevee shares her experience of the difficulties in telling people about her decision to go vegan. Despite her fears, she found that her friends and family were more supportive than she expected. Eevee credits the Chickpeeps Podcast for providing a sense of community and for making veganism seem more approachable. She expresses gratitude for the informative and joyful content shared on the podcast. This email highlights the importance of finding a support system and community when transitioning to a vegan lifestyle.
Challenging the misconception about building muscle on a vegan diet
Robbie responds to the troll who claims that he couldn't have built muscle on a vegan diet. He explains that many professional athletes, actors, and performers are vegan and have successfully built muscle. Robbie shares his own experience of gaining muscle more easily on a vegan diet compared to when he consumed dairy and animal products. He attributes this to finding the right balance and consuming high-quality vegan supplements. Robbie encourages the troll to do their own research and find vegan athletes and bodybuilders who can provide additional examples.
Addressing misconceptions about veganism and animals in the wild
Momo responds to the troll's claim that animals would eat vegans in the wild. She emphasizes that it is not the role of humans to make animals conform to their dietary choices. Momo reminds the troll that veganism is about respecting and living in harmony with all animals, rather than trying to control them. She highlights that herbivores are peaceful creatures, and humans should strive to be peaceful creatures as well.
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In this, the first of our bonus ‘Ask the ChickPeeps’ episodes, The ChickPeeps get together to answer your questions and offer advice on how to navigate life as a vegan and the difficult situations one encounters on their vegan journey.
Also in this episode:
Listener Julia asks the hosts for help talking to her brother - who used to work on a chicken farm - about animal rights.
One of our youngest listeners; Ayden, has a question about horse riding and Tylor shares his insight on that debate.
The hosts weigh in on the popular subject of ‘how to tell your parents that you want to go vegan’ - each with a very different approach.
Our listener, Violet, has a thought provoking question about the accessibility and inclusivity of veganism which prompts a discussion about the direction of our movement.
Vegan Troll in the Dungeon! Evy has 3 more trolls to throw at the team and, to her surprise, one of them has a troll for her!