In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Angela Crawford, psychologist, researcher, and author of The Vegan Transformation, to explore what really changes when someone goes Vegan.
This conversation goes far beyond food.
Drawing from interviews with hundreds of Vegans, Dr. Crawford breaks down the emotional, psychological, and spiritual shifts that often unfold along the Vegan journey. We talk about values alignment, compassion, identity, finding your voice, navigating social dynamics, avoiding burnout, and why inner work matters just as much as dietary change.
Rather than presenting Veganism as a checklist or moral high ground, this episode explores it as a lived experience, one that often challenges people to reexamine their beliefs, relationships, boundaries, and sense of purpose.
Whether you are Vegan, curious about plant-based living, or simply interested in personal growth and conscious living, this episode offers grounded insight into why Veganism often becomes a catalyst for deeper transformation.
This is a thoughtful, human conversation about living in alignment, expanding compassion, and building a more sustainable inner and outer world.
Topics Covered
- The emotional shifts many people experience after going Vegan
- How Veganism can reshape identity and personal values
- Navigating social pressure, relationships, and conversations
- Avoiding burnout and perfectionism
- Why inner work is essential for long-term sustainability
- Compassion as a practice, not just a principle
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