Did You Bring the Hummus? with Kimberly Winters Episode 108 - Vedge Your Best with Michele Olender
Jul 14, 2025
Join Michele Olender, a life coach who embraced veganism at 56, as she shares her inspiring journey. Discover the power of gradual adaptation, community support, and personal growth in transitioning to a vegan lifestyle. Michele highlights the influence of older generations in promoting dietary changes and the importance of personal choices amidst social pressures. She emphasizes that it's never too late to evolve, encouraging listeners to enjoy the journey without the stress of perfection. Plus, get a taste of the cultural love for hummus!
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Michele's Vegan Start in 50s
- Michele Olender began her vegan journey in her 50s inspired by concern for her vegan daughter and learning about nutrition for athletes.
- She transitioned from an "excusitarian" to full commitment to veganism around age 56 and has maintained it for almost 10 years.
Start Small and Build Gradually
- Transitioning to veganism involves rethinking many habits, but changes cannot happen all at once.
- Starting at any point and building gradually is essential for sustaining the lifestyle change.
Grandmothers as Change Leaders
- Older generations, especially grandmothers, can be powerful allies and leaders in vegan and ethical change movements.
- Grandparents can support and champion carefully reasoned choices their grandchildren make, even if imperfect.