Explore the emotional hurdles of adopting a vegan lifestyle. The discussion dives into the comfort of blaming ourselves and others for inaction. It emphasizes that knowledge alone isn't enough to spark change. You'll learn about a mindset shift that fosters creativity and compassion, allowing for a more forgiving approach to setbacks. The listener challenge encourages taking small, powerful steps instead of getting caught in blame. This enlightening conversation is all about finding the courage to start anew, time and again.
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Why Knowing Isn't Enough
People often know what they want (like going vegan) but struggle to take consistent action.
Blaming ourselves or others offers temporary relief but keeps us stuck from progressing.
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The Comfort of Blame
Blaming is a common human strategy to relieve discomfort when we don't follow through on goals.
Though blame feels like relief, it often stops solution-focused thinking and progress.
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Obstacles Are Real But Exaggerated
Obstacles like family, finances, and personality are real but become exaggerated in our minds.
Blame creates a false narrative that change is impossible, which prolongs stagnation.
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Why do we say we want to go vegan—or at least more plant-based—and then we don’t follow through? Why does it sometimes feel so hard to align our actions with what we deeply believe?
In this episode, we explore the "Blame Game"—the very human habit of explaining away our inaction by pointing to our personalities, families, jobs, pasts, or even our cats. You’re not lazy, weak, or failing. You’re not behind. You’re not alone.
Join Michele as she shares why blaming (ourselves or others) offers temporary relief—but keeps us stuck. More importantly, she offers a mindset shift that opens up possibility, creativity, and compassion. Whether you're struggling to stay consistent with a vegan practice or any meaningful life change, this episode is your reminder that you're allowed to start again. And again. And again.
In this episode:
The surprising comfort of blame
Why knowledge doesn’t always lead to action
What to try instead of beating yourself up
A gentle, powerful reframe for moving forward—even imperfectly
Listener Challenge: When you catch yourself in a blame spiral this week, pause and ask: “What’s one small step I could take right now?” Then take it. Not perfectly. Just powerfully.
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