Reluctant Vegan Son

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Midway through my junior year of college I was on spring break and then quarantine hit. I was in Myrtle Beach, eating fast food and drinking every day and had to come home. My family is vegan and sober. Join me as I learn more during this lifestyle change talking to my friends and family about current events and veganism.

Adam Neretin Greenberg


    • Mar 17, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 61 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Reluctant Vegan Son

    Final Episode of RVS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 24:41


    Its the final episode of RVS and I talk about what this has meant to me and my future plans to reboot the podcast as DMDY, Discover Me, Discover You. There will be a trailer out on Monday and the first episode will be next Thursday. I just want to say thank you. This podcast has had almost 2000 views and I'm excited to start my next project!!!! Follow me on instagram @reluctantveganson for info about the new podcast!!!!!

    Nikki is in Colombia!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 39:49


    My mom is in Colombia and we talk about the food, the hospitality and honestly just shooting the shit. It was a lot of fun enjoy!!! Follow me on instagram @reluctantveganson and like, subscribe and review the podcast. Maybe tell a friend!

    How are Kids These Days so Smart?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 30:21


    Hey, supplemental facts, thats my catchphrase for this episode where I talk about how smart the kids are now a days and not underestimating them. I also talk about how to radiate positivity or trying to. I watch videos of a basketball player Boban Marjanovic who is a joy. Hoe you enjoy the episode and please like, subscribe and tell a friend.

    I have Undertaken an Ordeal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 27:45


    The show Arthur is ending and it is a show that has been around forever. It made me think about how kids shows keep changing and kids have different influences in their young lives. It also made me think about other shows that have tons of seasons and episodes and I just started watching One Piece. Thanks for listening please follow me on instagram @reluctantveganson and please like, subscribe, review and tell a friend about the podcast. Have a great week!!!!

    How Are You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 21:34


    Hey what is going on, On this episode I ponder making a catchphrase for myself, what entails a conversation and mild annoyances. Follow me on instagram @reluctantveganson and please like, review, subscribe and share the podcast!!!!

    My Energy is Being Drained. What Can I Do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 29:12


    Hey everyone so I have been at my job in Colombia for one week now and these kids are insane. I am feeling my energy drained so I looked up and reacted to different articles about how to have more energy during the day. I also talk about what I try to do personally to keep my spirits up. Please like, subscribe and review the podcast. Follow me on instagram @reluctantveganson to know when all episodes are out and have a tremendous week.

    COLOMBIA: I'm Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 29:31


    I've arrived Colombia and survived a hostel wooooo!! I talk about trying to figure out life while not knowing the language. Meeting the nicest people and trying to live my best life in this wonderful country. Follow me @Reluctantvegan son on instagram for pictures and to know when each episode drops. Please like, subscribe and review or tell afriend.

    Vacation: A Time to Reset, Reevaluate and Learn new Things pt 2.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 33:55


    In the second part of the vacation special I talk more about my mindset meeting new people. How I was trying to enjoy my time and find the right people. As well as lessons I am going to try and take to my everyday life and how I am going to implement them. Follow me on instagram @reluctantveganson. Like, subscribe and review the podcast. When the next episode comes out I will be in Bogota!!!!!!!!!

    Vacation: A time to reset, reevaluate and learn new things pt 1.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 34:22


    I'm back from vacation and on this first of two episodes I am gonna put out this week I talk about how I visit my cousins in Florida. How it is hard to make time for people unless they are your plan and I talk about the book Monster: The autobiography of an LA Gang Member which I loved and think everyone should read. Follow me on instagram for updates @ReluctantVeganSon

    Challenging the Perspectives

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 31:49


    Hey gang, episode 51 is here and this episode is all about how I want this podcast to go in the future and challenging what I am thinking. I am sharing with you this process thats going through my head and how I am attacking different situations in my life. I want to use my examples of challenging my personal perspectives to give an understanding to you on how to attack yours.

    It's a New Year Go for What You Want

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 46:14


    Hey, I'm with my amazing sister Lili and we talk about our goals for the New Year, what we're looking forward to, going for what we want and just life in general enjoy!!!

    Leather Pants, Sweatpants, or Joggers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 30:53


    I'm talking about what do I want to do with my life and how I am working on getting there. An adventure finding pants for a job interview and how it is hard to not judge people for stuff they wear but there shouldn't be any judgement. If you have comments, questions or concerns message me @Reluctant Vegan Son

    Rebirth of the Reluctant the Vegan Son!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 32:03


    Reluctant Vegan Son is back it is only Adam for the return of the show talking about what I have been up to, why there was a hiatus, which is mainly about being scared to do this by myself and am talking about fear and validation. Thank you so much for listening and being with me!!!!!

    I'm Playing the Word With Two Q's Every Time

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 42:37


    We're baack!!!! I am about to graduate college and I have no clue what I am doing next. However there are many paths to take in life and each one is good. There is no wrong way we go through life and for the next couple of weeks Nikki and I are gonna be talking about how we grew up the different paths and what our plans are for the future. This episode starts the journey talking about how everyone grows up uniquely making us all different but we still share so many similarities. Follow me on instagram @reluctantveganson and please like, subscribe, review and share the podcast!!!!!!

    You Take a Shitty Musical Then Take Out All the Singers and Make a Movie and This Happens

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 40:29


    What's uppppp, another Reluctant Vegan Son episode is out and it is a doozie. We talk about something you would never catch me doing, the oscars were on last night and we talk about the movies involved and Nikki joined a VFW club enjoy!!!!! Please like, subscribe, rate, review and share the word!!!! Follow me on instagram @reluctantveganson!!!!!!

    Shoutout Bhutan Killing the Vaxx Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 39:03


    What's up, We back on our regular schedule talking about the vegan Chinese food available in Alaska. You might be able to guess there are a few less options than in New York. Bhutan is doing an extremely great job vaccinating and we talk with so many of our usually quirky moments so enjoy and please like, subscribe and share the podcast so we can grow!!!!!!!

    It was beautiful how terrible it is

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 45:58


    What's going on we're here with a Tuesday afternoon episode!!! Nikki is starting to write a book? Whaaaaat!!!!!! We're also starting a positive intelligence journey and talking about the vaccines which are now available for anyone over 16!!!!! Follow me on instagram @reluctantveganson and please like, subscribe, review and tell a friend about the podcast enjoy!!!!!!

    Welcome to the Nikki Neretin School of Parenting

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 43:31


    The Nikki Neretin School of Parenting is open for business starting now!!!!! Her parenting philosophy with my sister and I were not typical but we think we turned out great!!! We also talk about the difference between confidence and self confidence and I have been infatuated with language which we talk about as well so enjoy!!!!! Please like, subscribe, review and follow me on instagram @reluctantveganson!!!!

    I Led My First Passover Seder

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 42:15


    I led a vegan passover seder for my house of non jewish, non vegan friends!!!!! I never led a passover seder before and my first time turned out incredible!!!!!! We talk about our traditions and creating value in the things you do!!!!! Follow me on instagram @reluctantveganson and please like, subscribe, review and share the podcast!!!!!

    You Know When One Weekend Feels Like a Lifetime

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 45:06


    Man I had a weekend and I share it all with you guys. We also talk about how you can take control of your life by just focusing on what you can do. Please like, subscribe and rate the podcast. It would also be excellent if you follow me on instagram @reluctantveganson!!!!!!!

    3.14159 Day + 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 43:20


    Hey everybody Nikki and I recorded this on Pi day so its 3.14159 day + 1 so we gotta talk about our favorite pies!!!!! We also talk about how your mind works and investing in yourself and the stock market. It's a fun, sweet conversation so enjoy and please like, subscribe, review and rate the podcast!!!!! Follow me on instagram @reluctantveganson and check out Nikki's music!!!!!!

    Grandpa Ran a Collection Agency

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 41:11


    We bounced all over the place this episode talking about sports, entertainment what my grandparents did and Nikki winning a song contest and her stuff is playing on the radio!!!!!! You don't want to miss this one!!! Follow me on instagram @reluctantveganson and please like, subscribe review!!!!!!!

    No I Don't Want to Wipe with the Nancy Pelosi Toilet Paper

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 44:37


    What merchandise would you buy with someones face on it? How are we feeling about hope with this pandemic nearing its end? Would you play a role in a movie that you disagree with the character entirely? This and more on the 38th episode of the reluctant vegan son podcast with Adam and perpetual guest Nikki!!!! Follow me on instagram @reluctantveganson for food and more and please like, subscribe, review and share this podcast!!!!!!

    We Just Want to be With You

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 45:24


    Hey everybody, we're back and we are talking about my new business of being an emotions coach primarily for young men!!!!!! We talk about the philosophy of being born good and more of my philosophies. Follow me on instagram @reluctantvegan son where I post pictures of food and various other things also please like, review and share the podcast. Much Love!!!!!!!!

    My Birthday's in November and its a Little Suspicious

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 42:07


    Hey everybody I had such a fun time recording this episode with Nikki talking about cancel culture and how we should be able to make mistakes and everyone has made mistakes. We also talk about valentines day and our feelings on the holiday built on connection but that for so long has ostracized people who feel unable to take part. Follow me on instagram for tons of vegan food and updates on my emotions coaching business and some meditations. Please like, review and subscribe to the podcast plus check out NIkki and the Human Element!!!!!!

    Where the Fuck Would I park a Yacht in NYC

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 43:44


    I love the price is right but some prizes might not work out so well for me living in New York City. Nikki and I also talk about an ending white racism workshop we just went to, how much snow there has been in New York and what how we've been playing in it and how we cooked for the big game!!! Follow me on instagram @reluctantveganson please like, subscribe, rate and tell friends about the podcast and email me with any questions!!!!!!!!

    Nikki's Back In New York

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 46:26


    Nikki is back in New York for this episode and tells me about her week in a remote fishing village in Alaska. We also touch on tons of things regarding becoming vegan this is the first day of the month after Veganuary and congrats to everyone who did it but lets try for a vegan year. We talk about how many different ways people become vegan and we do mention My Octopus Teacher this time. Enjoy the episode and please, like, subscribe, rate and review and if you want yo follow my instagram @reluctantveganson

    What Comfort Food is to Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 43:56


    Hey everybody this is a great episode where I talk with Nikki about comfort food and what it means to us and the food we go back to whenever possible. We also talk about how there are many vegan comfort options for you to have so don't worry!!!! It truly is a great conversation so take a listen. Please like, rate, subscribe and review also follow me on instagram @relucantveganson!!!!

    We Found Avocado's in Nome

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 51:47


    Hey everybody this week we found avocado's in Nome I talk about the hierarchy of psychedelics and Nikki doesn't support that. We also just go on so many tangents it is a great episode and enjoy. Please like, subscribe and review to the podcast and follow me on instagram @reluctantveganson

    The Serial Avocado Toast Reimburseee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 44:45


    Hey Vegheads this is our first episode recorded in 2021!!!! This first month has become known as Veganuary and we actually did talk about veganism I can't believe it either!!!! Nikki joins me zoomed in from Alaska and we talk about her first week there too!!! Follow me on instagram @reluctantveganson and I should be starting a tik tok soon too!!!!

    How 2021 is Gonna be Your Best Year!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 49:03


    It's our first episode of 2021 so Nikki and I talk about how you can have the best 2021 starting with self appreciation from a hard 2020 and deeming yourself worthy!!!! Follow me @reluctantveganson on instagram for food and tidbits, I'm also going to be starting a tiktok soon be on the lookout and please like, review and subscribe to the podcast!!!!!!

    How to Eat on Your Vegan Vacation Bonanza

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 47:58


    We're back from our trip and one thing that people find difficult is how to eat vegan on vacations that aren't catered to vegans. Well fear not Nikki and I are here to tell you about all the wonderful food we ate and how to always be creative and find opportunities to ask for the food you truly desire even if its not necessarily on the menu!!!! Please like, subscribe and review the podcast and follow me on instagram @reluctantveganson!!!!!

    Are we the Stupidest People

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 42:53


    i'm baack and joined by Nikki Neretin as we discuss traveling during COVID-19 and we'll be talking more in depth about what the travels were physically like in the future. In this episode however we talked about worries we had before traveling and worries people might have daily during this pandemic. Follow me at reluctantveganson on instagram where I will be posting food, book reviews and honestly anything that interests me so hope you enjoy!!!!! If you enjoy listening please like, review and subscribe to the podcast!!!!!!

    You Always Have Yourself to Offer

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 46:14


    Hey everybody Nikki and I are back and we talk about how it sometimes feels tough to make friends as you progress through life and people get busier and later in the conversation we talk about the legendary coach Jim Valvano and his unforgettable speech at the ESPY's talking about what it means to us to laugh, cry and think every day. Hope you guys enjoy and please follow me on instagram @reluctantveganson I post vegan food and stuff about the podcast and also like, subscribe and review the podcast, love all you guys!!!!!

    You Can't Win a Conversation Against Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 44:52


    Hey everybody, its a few days late but Happy Thanksgiving to all and Happy Birthday to my dad Ted!!!!!! Nikki and I talk about what goes into a vegan thanksgiving feast and how it is the same except without those twenty pounds of turkey in the fridge. We also talk about how we went to the Rabbis down the block from us for dinner last night, we had so many leftovers and still didn't eat them!!! One of the people there demonstrated a prime example of why the holidays get difficult for people as he tried to win an argument against himself instead of talking to the others in the conversation. Follow me on insatgram @reluctantveganson and message me there or email me at reluctantveganson@gmail.com with any comments questions or concerns!!!!!

    There is a Place in the Bottom of my Heart for....

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 54:29


    Hey everybody what is going on, I am joined by Nikki Neretin and we're talking about howI got a crash course in gas delivery yesterday, Lili is back home and we all have a fear of people talking badly about us hear Nikki's solution!!!! Follow me @reluctantveganson on instagram I post food and about my life and please like, rate and review the podcast!!!!!

    CSI New York Starring Nikki Neretin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 53:38


    Hey everybody, I am once again joined by Nikki Neretin as we talk about her recent acting adventures, and you can find anything online so I found an article I thought was ridiculous and commented on it. The article is titled ten arguments from social science against same sex marriage and I find the entire thing ridiculous. If you enjoy this episode please leave a review and you can find me @reluctantveganson on instagram or email me at reluctantveganson@gmail.com

    The Times Are Changing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2020 60:06


    Hey everybody, election season is winding down and it's a nerve wrecking time we talk about what we're seeing in the election, Oregon also just decriminalized small possession of drugs so we talk about how we feel about drug laws changing spoiler alert we like them. Lastly my birthday is coming up on Wednesday so we spend a little bit of time talking about that. If you enjoy the episode like, and review the podcast, follow me @reluctantveganson on instagram and email me with any comments, questions or concerns at reluctantveganson@gmail.com. Also my friends and I are reading between the world and me by Ta-Nehisi Coates come join us.

    A Grilled Lettuce for Everybody

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 36:57


    Hey everybody, Happy Halloween I am joined by Nikki Neretin as we talk about fall cooking and as the days get colder and shorter Seasonal Affective Disorder is a common occurrence even if you aren't aware of it. We talk about signs and what you can do to combat it. Follow me @ReluctantVeganSon on instagram and please review if you enjoy this episode!!!!

    What You Need, What You Think You Need and What You Want

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 46:19


    In this episode I'm joined by the incomparable Nikki Neretin as we talk about how what you're doing actually occurs through your thoughts and feelings. We do this by going through my schedule from a recent day. We also talk a bit about reevaluation counseling which we do as a family hope you enjoy and please leave a review!!!!! Follow me @reluctantveganson on instagram and email me at reluctantveganson@gmail.com with comments, questions or concerns.

    Episode 20!!!!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 43:32


    Episode 20!!!!!!!! I am so excited to have made 20 episodes and be joined by Nikki Neretin. We finally talked about our news and goods after nit doing it last time!!!! Check out my other episodes if you haven't. Please leave a review and like the episodes it would help a ton and follow me @reluctantvegansomn on instagram.

    How to Make Delicious Food 101 - MSG

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 45:18


    Hey everybody in this episode of the Reluctant Vegan Son I am talking with the amazing happily vegan mom Nikki Neretin about her accepting a new job in Alaska working in a fishing village as a vegan. We also talk about dieting and how it has a negative connotation and how to make food delicious with MSG but it also has downsides. If you enjoy please leave a review it would help a ton and message me @reluctantveganson on instagram with any comments questions and concerns or email me at reluctantveganson@gmail.com please follow my instagram as well have a great day!!!!!!

    Eve was not the First Woman?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 45:53


    Hey everybody what is going on, I am joined by the incomparable Nikki Neretin and the conversation actually went to religion. We are what you would consider fairly conservative jewish traditionally but not very religious and it is interesting to talk about. We also talk about how healthy soy is for you because there is a lot of questions surrounding it. Follow me @reluctantveganson on instagram follow and message me with any comments or questions. Enjoy and remember to eat your veggies!!!!

    Yeah that's not much of a choice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 57:27


    I am joined by my good friend Jeremy who I go all the way back to elementary school with!!! With so much going on we talk about our views and opinions of the election coming up and Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death. We also talk about what we have been trying to do cooking wise we both keep trying to do new things and keep cooking exciting foods. Follow me on instagram @reluctantveganson I post a lot of vegan food and message me with any comments questions or concerns!!!!

    The Gang Goes Skydiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2020 77:07


    Hey everybody, I am so excited for this episode. Yesterday I went skydiving with some of my closest friends in New Paltz and my former suite-mates Josh, Jake and Prince. After we came back we recorded this episode talking about our experience and hanging out. It was a lot of fun and I think you will enjoy it. Follow me @reluctantveganson on instagram and message me at reluctantveganson@gmail.com with any comments questions or concerns.

    Well we Should Really Do it More

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 49:26


    Hey everybody what is up this is the 15th episode already and in this episode I am joined by NIkki Neretin and we talk about what is new and good in our lives and our views of this messed up countries messed up situation. Follow me on instagram @reluctantveganson message me with any comments, questions or concerns or you can email me at reluctantveganson@gmail.com.

    NGPA (The Neretin Greenberg Poker Association)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 44:37


    Hey everybody, join NIkki Neretin and I as we talk about my new job working and cooking some non vegan food and my mental state regarding that and my evolving vegan values. We also talk about our favorite game poker which I have played since I was 3 and is a full family affair for the Neretin Greenberg's follow me @reluctantveganson on instagram and message or email me with any comments, questions or concerns at reluctantveganson@gmail.com

    We are a Socially Distanced Podcast Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 45:25


    I moved up to COLLEGE!!!!!! Will I go back to my old habits will I not? I am joined by my mother as we talk about my transition and how I am eating!!! Follow me @RluctantVeganSon on instagram and message me with any comments, questions, concerns. Stay safe and eat your veggies!!!

    So I passed my drivers Test

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 46:50


    Hey everybody, I, the Reluctant Vegan Son am back for another episode with my non reluctantly vegan mother. We talk about fears and failures and how they are have such negative connotations in this society while only being constructs of the imagination. We talk about some of our own fears and our favorite ways to discharge them and talk about my drivers test which did not go as planned. Follow me @ ReluctantVeganSon on instagram and message me with any comments questions or concerns you can also email me at reluctantveganson@gmail.com enjoy the episode!!!!!

    That’s my Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 56:31


    In this episode I am joined by the amazing relationship and intimacy coach Kathryn VerBrugge who my family had the absolute pleasure to quarantine with. We talk about her journey that has made her want to be a intimacy coach and our favorite show Love on the Spectrum and lots of other wonderful things check it out!!! Follow me @reluctantveganson on instagram message me with comments questions and concerns I post every other day and you can follow Kathryn @KathrynVerBrugge who has wonderful content!!!

    Dinner Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 45:41


    Join the lovely Nikkin Neretin, wonderful Kathryn VerBrugge and me as we have our first live streamed episode on instagram while we ate dinner. One of the best things about this quarantine is that we are all together and able to eat dinner together every night as a family. We talked about a lot as different things kept coming up but some highlights our experiences with the american education and is the return of sports a good thing or a bad thing? Follow me @ReluctantVeganSon on instagram and either direct message me there or email me at reluctantveganson@gmail.com with any comments, questions or concerns. Stay Safe

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