249: Vedge Lit: Quit Lit for Your Plant-Based Practice - It’s Never Too Late to Go Vegan by Carol J Adams
Jun 10, 2025
Discover the joys of embracing veganism at any age! A compelling discussion on the transformative book 'Never Too Late to Go Vegan' reveals how late-life dietary changes can enhance well-being. Dive into personal stories that resonate and highlight the unique advantages older individuals bring to their plant-based journeys. The speaker encourages you to shift your mindset about timing and invites you to reflect on your own experiences. Plus, a fun challenge awaits that prompts you to explore how age can inspire your vegan choices!
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Meme Captures Vegan Social Tension
Michele shares a meme capturing the feeling of social exile after adopting vegan values.
This meme echoes many vegans’ experiences of awareness causing social tension and isolation.
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Evolving Connection with Carol J. Adams
Michele initially found Carol J. Adams' academically dense feminist vegan work hard to connect with.
However, Adams' co-authored book felt gentler and more personal, meeting Michele where she was.
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Veganism as True Self-Expression
Vegan choices later in life are driven by authenticity, not trendiness.
Age brings intellectual, emotional, and social clarity that shapes how one embraces plant-based living.
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The Over-50 Guide to Adopting and Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet
Virginia Messina
Patti Breitman
Carol J. Adams
This book provides comprehensive guidance for those over 50 who are considering or have adopted a vegan lifestyle. It covers nutritional needs, health benefits, and practical advice on transitioning to a plant-based diet, including how to navigate social situations and manage health concerns. The authors share insights from seasoned vegans and offer a supportive approach to embracing veganism at any age.
The Sexual Politics of Meat
A Feminist-Vegetarian Critical Theory
Carol J. Adams
Episode Summary: Ready for a summer reading program? In this first installment of the Vedge Lit series, Michele reflects on Never Too Late to Go Vegan by Carol J. Adams, Patti Breitman, and Virginia Messina, RD. The episode dives into the doubts many people face when they consider going vegan later in life—and how this book offered a perspective shift that shaped Michele’s work and mission.
Whether you’re trying plant-based living for the first time, returning after a “sabbatical,” or unsure what your next step looks like—this episode is for you.
You’ll Hear:
Why this series isn’t behind a paywall—and why that matters
The brunch meme that says what every late-in-life vegan has felt
Michele’s honest take on her evolving relationship with Carol J. Adams’ work
Why Virginia Messina, RD’s contribution is especially vital for midlife+ vegans
A mindset shift around being “late” to change
Your listener challenge of the week
Listener Challenge:
Take 10 minutes to write down 3 ways your age and experience give you an advantage on your vegan journey. DM, email, or reply to the V-Mail with anything—bullet points, run-on sentences, emojis—all welcome!
Resources:
Never Too Late to Go Vegan by Carol J. Adams, Patti Breitman & Virginia Messina
TheVeganRD.com – Virginia Messina’s evidence-based nutrition site
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