Too Much with Jess and Mandy

What do we mean when we say *men are trash*? What about the saying “not all men?” In this ep, we dive into nice guy culture and how the bar is so infamously low for men, and how that came to be. How has our feminism evolved over time? What did our feminism used to be like, before we knew what we know now? Plus Jess has a hot take on how women and femmes survive life with their cis-het male partners. We break down Valentine’s Day, anti-Valentines, gift giving and the internalized misogyny that inevitably comes with the big day. Also why is being alone such a terrible thing? Why do we have to have someone on Valentine’s Day to be validated? Why can we be curing cancer but our grandmothers don’t approve unless we have a man? Why are we meant to envy people in relationships with men? Mini disclaimer: What we talk about in this episode for the most part aren't our own original thoughts. These are ideas that other women and femmes, particularly black women and black femmes, have been working on, creating and developing for much longer. Nearly everything we’re saying is an extension of someone else’s idea that has been around for a while. Study and learn from black women; they’re the ones doing the work first with none of the credit. Personally, I’ve (Jess) been soaking up a lot of information from podcasts featuring people like Rachel Cargle, Salma El-Wardany, Bobo & Flex and white women like Clementine Ford and Sephy and Wing who also learned these concepts from likely the same black women as well as iconic activists and writers like Angela Davis and Chidera Eggerue (The Slumflower). Big DISCLAIMER: This is not a child friendly episode, nor are most of our episodes because of language and content. Enjoy! INSTA: Instagram.com/thetoomuchpodcast MANDY’S INSTA: Instagram.com/veggiemandy JESS’ INSTA: Instagram.com/jessica_bate EMAIL US: thetoomuchpodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT US: patreon.com/too_much

Well that got ~existential~ quickly. We discuss how social media has been burning us out and bringing us down as of late. Not just the typical comparing-ourselves-to-others, but also how it causes us to spiral into self-hatred when Instagram is forcing us to judge others or ourselves negatively, and how even the positive aspect of socials can be mentally draining. We get into the echochamber that we know all too well, and how it makes us feel like "walking entities of other people's opinions" and not so much ourselves (cue: quarter-life crisis). Winter during a pandemic has us all struggling hard, and scrolling on our phones for endless hours doesn't seem to be helping (shocker!), so we also go over what's been helping us stay off our phones and tune into who we truly are. SUPPORT US FOLLOW US FOLLOW MANDY FOLLOW JESS EMAIL US: thetoomuchpodcast@gmail.com

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode heavily discusses eating disorders. We sit down with Devon Hoholuk, a health and wellness coach specializing in disordered eating and ethical, plant based nutrition. We talk about her approach to eating disorders and veganism, her experience with pregnancy while vegan AND during eating disorder recovery, being a vegan mom in a conservative farm town, and the harmful narratives society teaches us about food, weight and what it means to be “healthy.” Is a whole foods, plant based diet ideal? Where do eating disorders come from? How can we approach disordered eating and the desire for an ethical lifestyle? How can we eat mindfully for better digestion and experience with food? What is Devon’s advice for people who recognize themselves in the depths of diet culture or the pitfalls of an eating disorder, and her advice for concerned friends or family members? We also discuss gut health, how annoying and exclusive the vegan community can be, vegan mom groups, eating animal products when going vegan isn’t possible, and the societal and patriarchal pressure on women and people with uteruses when it comes to weight and “bouncing back” after a pregnancy. Thank you so much Devon. We hope you enjoy this episode! CONNECT WITH DEVON HERE: devonhoholuk.com devonhoholuk@gmail.com INSTA: Instagram.com/thetoomuchpodcast MANDY’S INSTA: Instagram.com/veggiemandy JESS’ INSTA: Instagram.com/jessica_bate EMAIL US: thetoomuchpodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT US: patreon.com/too_much

The boys are back in town for a spicy relationship Q&A! Do we watch porn together? Have we ever considered polyamory? We also discuss the hardest parts of being in a relationship, how to keep things exciting after so many years, love languages, communication, and so much more. SUPPORT US: http://patreon.com/too_much Follow Ty: http://instagram.com/tyrellmcgrath Follow Us: http://instagram.com/thetoomuchpodcast Follow Mandy: http://instagram.com/veggiemandy Follow Jess: http://instagram.com/jessica_bate Email Us: thetoomuchpodcast@gmail.com

We’re back with more unsolicited advice this new year. From skipping breakfast to joining weight watchers, we’re finally drilling into diet culture. How our favourite fitness influencers perpetuate diet culture, how eating disorders are rooted in fatphobia, and all the things. We get into disordered eating, orthorexia, assigning “good” and “bad” to different foods, the Jubilee videos where people rank each other, society’s bs beauty standards, Victoria’s Secret, toxic Instagram posts, how diet culture disproportionately affects women and feminine people and soooo much more. Why do we all want to look like other people but we hate our own bodies? We get into the bs we’ve been fed since we were kids, like not giving into your cravings, and thinking a piece of cake would make you instantly gain weight (WHICH ISN’T A BAD THING). A good precursor to this episode is Ep 8: The Eating Disorder Episode. We also apologize for the noise during certain times in the recording as Jess had some noise in her home that was out of her control. Enjoy! TW: In this episode, we talk in depth about eating disorders and disordered eating. INSTA: Instagram.com/thetoomuchpodcast MANDY’S INSTA: Instagram.com/veggiemandy JESS’ INSTA: Instagram.com/jessica_bate EMAIL US: thetoomuchpodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT US: patreon.com/too_much

We open 2021 with a brand new Q&A and our listeners did NOT hold back. What do we think of ~butt stuff~? What's our stance on abortion? We also reflect on the sh*tshow that was 2020, and give our unsolicited opinions on New Year's resolutions. Check out our exclusive never-before-heard mini episodes on Patreon: http://patreon.com/too_much Instagram: http://instagram.com/thetoomuchpodcast Follow Jess: http://instagram.com/jessica_bate Follow Mandy: http://instagram.com/veggiemandy Email Us: thetoomuchpodcast@gmail.com

There’s ho ho ho’s in this house! It’s the Too Much holiday special and we’re dishing out everything from holiday gift giving advice to how not to strangle your family members this year. We share some of our personal favorite local and ethical places to shop and rant about the hardships of being vegan around this time of year. How do you handle the interrogation at the dinner table? Do we eat at a table with a dead animal on it? What about the weird politics of gift giving and receiving? We’ve got you. We talk consumerism at Christmas and the role that gender plays when it comes to stressing about the holidays (hint: women historically doing ALL the damn work.) Does Christmas still have genuine meaning for us all? What are the worst presents you’ve ever received? And how are we celebrating Christmas in a PANDEMIC? Cozy up with a hot choccy for our last episode of 2020. We’re taking a break over the holidays but will be returning Jan 6th! Thank you for this year. We love you

This week, we get into the pressure women and people with vaginas face when it comes to deciding to have children and the expectations that come along with that. We go over ours and our listeners' many worries like climate change, mental health, and financial stability when it comes to bringing kids into the world. What's the most ethical decision these days? Will we have kids when the world's likely to end in our lifetime or our children's lifetimes? SUPPORT US ON PATERON: patreon.com/too_much INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thetoomuchpodcast FOLLOW JESS: instagram.com/jessica_bate FOLLOW MANDY: instagram.com/veggie_mandy EMAIL US: thetoomuchpodcast@gmail.com

We talk myths, misconceptions and shame surrounding our vaginas and vulvas. What we never knew about our vaginas, what we wish we knew now, and the painfully disappointing sex ed we (didn’t) receive as children. Is your vagina normal? The answer is yes. How will we talk to our future children about sex and our anatomy? Are modern beauty standards rooted in pedophilia? Vaginismus, UTIs, douching, shaving, waxing, bras, women’s pleasure, religious shame. This one’s for the gals and non binary pals and the people who care about them. Let’s get into it. CONTENT WARNING: pedophilia INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/thetoomuchpodcast MANDY’S INSTA: Instagram.com/veggiemandy JESS’ INSTA: Instagram.com/jessica_bate SUPPORT US: patreon.com/too_much EMAIL US: thetoomuchpodcast@gmail.com

TRIGGER WARNING: Brief mentions of sexual assault. We get into your worst sex stories, our REAL opinions on "Call Her Daddy", what vagina owners ACTUALLY want, and how sex education has majorly failed all of us. What is feminist sex? Is there porn out there that people who aren’t straight men can actually enjoy? Why do straight men have a tendency to be disappointing in the bedroom? AND HOW CAN THIS ALL BE FIXED? Erika Lust: erikalust.com SUPPORT US: patreon.com/too_much INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thetoomuchpodcast JESS: instagram.com/jessica_bate MANDY: instagram.com/veggiemandy EMAIL US: thetoomuchpodcast@gmail.com

Social media is overwhelming. The pressure to be positive is just too much. We dive into “toxic” positivity, white people pushing ideas of love and kindness and thinking that’s enough work for now, the dangers in being “too” positive, being called “hateful and divisive” as activists, white supremacy and hustle culture. We also talk about how Mandy is famous now and the ELECTION of course. Overall it gets oddly existential and we’re here for it. Enjoy! INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/thetoomuchpodcast MANDY’S INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/veggiemandy JESS’ INSTAGRAM: Instagram.com/jessica_bate EMAIL US: thetoomuchpodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT US: Patreon.com/too_much

What's it like being a vegan/vegetarian man? Would we date a non-vegan? Do vegan men really get more erections? We discuss the toxic masculinity that comes along with the vegan diet, what being a vegan in the dating scene might be like, and the unfair standards when it comes to vegan men vs. vegan women. Documentaries: The Game Changers (Netflix) What The Health (Netflix) Follow Ty: instagram.com/tyrellmcgrath SUPPORT US: patreon.com/too_much Follow Us: instagram.com/thetoomuchpodcast Follow Jess: instagram.com/jessica_bate Follow Mandy: instagram.com/veggiemandy Email us: thetoomuchpodcast@gmail.com

Spoiler alert: the answer is yes. We dive into fatphobia and ask some hard questions: Are we all fatphobic? How have we perpetuated fatphobia in our society? Why do we applaud thinness but deplore larger bodies? We challenge major influencer accounts like The Birds Papaya (Sarah Nicole Landry) and white women centering themselves in movements, and it’s the ultimate showdown between Jess and tone deaf, body love & positivity posts written by clueless, skinny white women. In the intro, we get into our discovery on the correlations between whiteness & true crime, rant about exploitative Christmas festivals, discuss eating Kim K and the rest of the rich, and Amy Coney Barrett’s devastating confirmation to the supreme court. In this episode: Eden Living Life @edenliving_life Kenzie Brenna @kenziebrenna Shelby Say What Blog @shelbysaywhatblog Full Bodied Bekah @fullbodiedbekah Stephanie Yeboah @stephanieyeboah Tiffany Ima @tiffanyima SUPPORT US https://www.patreon.com/too_much Instagram: Instagram.com/thetoomuchpodcast Email: thetoomuchpodcast@gmail.com Instagram.com/veggiemandy Instagram.com/jessica_bate

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses alcohol and drug addiction. We hope you've got a tissue box nearby for this one. We share the listener's poll results and stories on drinking and drug use, how peer pressure is real AF even into adulthood, and the problem with alcoholism being normalized. Jess shares her experience with drinking in university and Mandy shares something she never thought she would: how drug addiction has affected her immediate family. Thank you to the listeners for providing personal stories and creating a safe space for all of us! SUPPORT US: patreon.com/too_much Instagram: instagram.com/thetoomuchpodcast Email us: thetoomuchpodcast@gmail.com Jess' Instagram: instagram.com/jessica_bate Mandy's Instagram: instagram.com/veggiemandy

What’s scarier than ghosties and goblins? The patriarchy! Get ready for some hot takes on cultural appropriation on Halloween, our deep dive into slut-shaming and the sexualization of women’s Halloween costumes, and how it’s impossible for women to dress in the “right” costume so we may as well wear whatever the hell we want. We also talk True Crime, scary stories and share some terrifying TikToks. And what about vegan Halloween candy?? Buckle up, light some soy candles, put down the sage if you’re a white person and get ready to rant! Disclaimer for young people and any parents that may be listening, most of our episodes contain STRONG language so proceed with caution! (Pun intended). MI’KMAQ fishermen: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGTX12alr6r/ Amy Soranno on Trans Mountain Pipeline land defenders: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGdeMGRpdEg/ Cultural Appropriation post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CGdrOsksll5/ Our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/too_much Instagram.com/thetoomuchpodcast Instagram.com/veggiemandy Instagram.com/jessica_bate

TRIGGER WARNING: Abortions, graphic descriptions of medical procedures. After the excitement you guys shared towards our own birth control stories, we thought it'd only be right to share yours. Why is it always the womans’ responsibility when it comes to birth control? And why do so many of us have to sacrifice our health because of it? Were your guys' experiences with the pill and IUD just as bad (or even WORSE)? Or is birth control the right thing for you? Thank you to all the listeners who shared their stories! Taking Charge of Your Fertility: https://www.tcoyf.com/ SUPPORT US: https://www.patreon.com/too_much/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/thetoomuchpodcast Email us: thetoomuchpodcast@gmail.com Jess' Instagram: https://instagram.com/jessica_bate Mandy's Instagram: https://instagram.com/veggiemandy

We deep dive into the flaws in women’s healthcare and birth control, specifically the pill and IUD, and share our personal experiences (actually horror stories) while questioning why we’ve all been on under-researched meds with such major risk factors since we were literally children. We discuss the well-known book, Taking Charge of Your Fertility, the heavily misunderstood FAM (Fertility Awareness Method) and why “the natural way” is so frowned upon and never recommended by the healthcare industry (spoiler: it’s caPITALISM, baby). Stay tuned for Jess’ traumatic experience with an IUD and prepare to get angry at how the womens’ healthcare industry has been failing us forever (shocker). TRIGGER WARNING: graphic descriptions of invasive procedures. If you’re queasy you may wanna skip ahead at the 30 min mark but you probably won’t wanna miss Mandy’s sounds of disgust. PLUS see how many times Jess can say “cervix” in 1 minute. Also a disclaimer that we are not any kind of medical professionals and everyone has a unique body with different needs and conditions, so even though we are making a strong case for FAM that doesn’t mean it’s the best choice for every single person out there. We encourage everyone to do their own personal research and lots of it, especially before a trip to the doc!! Taking Charge of Your Fertility book & resources: https://www.tcoyf.com   Instagram.com/thetoomuchpodcast Instagram.com/veggiemandy Instagram.com/jessica_bate thetoomuchpodcast@gmail.com

WE! ARE! STRESSED! We talk setting boundaries amongst a global pandemic and how we've been coping under the stress of 2020. Are Millennials and Gen Z really just "too sensitive" or did Gen X and the Baby Boomers just set us up for this? How does one have balance in life during the coronavirus, the biggest civil rights movement in history, severe climate change, the reign of Tr*mp -- Sorry, we're probably stressing you out now. BECOME A PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/too_much FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/thetoomuchpodcast instagram.com/jessica_bate instagram.com/veggiemandy EMAIL US: thetoomuchpodcast@gmail.com

Have you ever thought that you’re not like other girls? Is it true that we’re only interested in guys we can’t have? We dive into “nice guy” culture, the “friendzone”, the problem with your fave movies (spoiler: Harry Potter and Twilight), and how we’re all guilty of slutshaming. Also gender reveal parties and JK Rowling starting a TERF war. Enjoy! WE ALSO HAVE A PATREON NOW so pls consider supporting our work and encouraging the podcast and daily content to continue. We love it but a girl’s gotta eat. Instagram.com/thetoomuchpodcast Instagram.com/veggiemandy Instagram.com/jessica_bate thetoomuchpodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT US AT Patreon.com/too_much

This week, we touch on Miley leaving veganism, we figure out what it means to be an empath, and we get into the importance of self-care in activism. Does taking a break make you less of an activist? How do we avoid losing ourselves in the things we care so deeply for? How does one remain calm when the world is going to sh*t?

We’ll never be able to show our faces again after this. This week we play 22 questions in true vegan, feminist style and answer the other person’s carefully chosen, juicy questions. We dive into all things Tumblr porn, sexuality, and Steve Carrell. Who’s on our celebrity list, what was our first sexual awakening, and what are our secret phobias? It’s fun and weird and deep and hilarious and we hope you love. Instagram.com/thetoomuchpodcast Instagram.com/jessica_bate Instagram.com/veggiemandy thetoomuchpodcast@gmail.com

A female anthem on sexual liberation? Ben Shapiro is shaking. We dive into WAP, it's criticism from white straight men, how the patriarchy has prevented us from feeling sexually liberated despite us being viewed as sexual objects, and the double standard of women vs. men in the music industry (and everywhere else honestly). Follow us: instagram.com/thetoomuchpodcast Email us: thetoomuchpodcast@gmail.com Follow Jess: instagram.com/jessica_bate Follow Mandy: instagram.com/veggiemandy

This one gets fieryy. We talk WAP, rant about more problematic body posi posts and answer all of your burning vegan questions. Is it ethical to own pets? How do you stay committed to an ethical vegan lifestyle? It’s almost fall so get yourself a soy latte and have a listen. Vegans mentioned: Riley (@vegan_hunts) Brandie Claypool (@brandieclaypool) Derek Simnett (@simnettnutrition) Liv B (@itslivb) Isa Does It cookbook Tabitha Brown (@iamtabithabrown) Jenné Claiborne (@sweetpotatosoul) Lauren Toyota (@hotforfood) Erin Ireland (@erinireland) Gaz Oakley (@avantgardevegan) Rachel Ama (@rachelama_) Sadia Badiei (@pickuplimes) For Love & Lemons cookbook Insta: @thetoomuchpodcast Jess: @jessica_bate Mandy: @veggiemandy

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode heavily discusses sexual assault. We interview Kim Witmer and Riley Holm of The NO Society, a local non-profit organization and blog dedicated to providing support and community for sexual assault survivors. What inspired Riley and Kim to start The NO Society? How can we be there for our friends who have survived sexual assault? When is the right time to tell others about the sexual assault we've experienced? And where do we go from there? The NO Society: https://thenosociety.com/ Email The NO Society: thenosociety@gmail.com The NO Society Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenosociety/ Kim's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberly.witmer1/ Riley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourholmgirl/ https://www.instagram.com/vegan_hunts/ Email us: thetoomuchpodcast@gmail.com Too Much Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetoomuchpodcast/ Jess' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessica_bate/ Mandy's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veggiemandy/

We answer all of your most-asked vegan questions, talk about controversial bodi posi Instagram posts, the new vegan KFC chicken burger and Zac Efron. If you’ve ever wanted to ask a vegan anything, this one's for you! Stay tuned for part 2 coming soon. Support Amy Soranno & activists: https://bit.ly/327zr1N

How do we combat the haters? Especially when said haters are "friends" or family? In this episode, we talk all about the unexpected tolls veganism took on our personal relationships, embracing our true selves, and adjusting to the fact that rings true for all of us in some way, shape or form: not everyone in life is going to like you. Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thetoomuchpodcast Follow Jess: instagram.com/jessica_bate Follow Mandy: instagram.com/veggiemandy Email us: thetoomuchpodcast@gmail.com

What would a patriarchy-free world look like? Would makeup, dieting, and exercise exist? Would women have the confidence to pursue more things? This Wednesday, we get into body image during quarantine, how the portrayal of women in movies and porn contributes to comparing ourselves, and how women feeling self-conscious isn't really a problem created by women, but more-so a problem created by (you guessed it) MEN! Watch The Mask You Live In: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1OI9B0VSlA Listen to Sex With Emily Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6rOdElQl90RMJq3rlwwGmK Read Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/come-as-you-are-the/9781476762098-item.html

We talk glow ups and how the body positivity movement has issues, unpack body neutrality and shift the focus to body confidence and how womxn can feel better in their skin, despite what the patriarchy says. We also talk manifestation, comparing ourselves to celebrities and the ways films & video games exploit women’s bodies for the male gaze. Get ready to get angry. TW: brief mentions of rape/sexual assault. Body Positivity Is a Scam

We get personal and discuss disordered eating, our experiences with eating disorders and IBS, and the societal pressures (especially for women) and expectations of what, how and why we eat. We also touch on skinny privilege and fatphobia in our society. Every experience and struggle is valid, but we recognize and discuss the fact that fat women are more deeply marginalized than skinny women. We ALWAYS want to be able to check ourselves so please never hesitate to send us a message if we accidentally mess up or say something that doesn’t sit right with you. MAJOR TRIGGER WARNING for this one. Love always, Jess & Mandy.

Is veganism racist? We cover intersectional veganism and it's many facets, including Anonymous for the Voiceless, how arguments against veganism are becoming more and more "fake-woke", how we can be more inclusive in our activism, and how some vegan recipes and cookbooks themselves can be problematic. Justice for Regan - Regan Russell's Gofundme: https://ca.gofundme.com/f/justice4regan Cranky Vegan: Anonymous for the Voiceless and Racism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRvP8oxgVAQ Follow Sisoyvegan: http://instagram.com/sisoyvegan What The Health: https://www.netflix.com/title/80174177 Before The Flood: https://www.amazon.com/Before-Flood-Leonardo-DiCaprio/dp/B01M2942BC They're Trying To Kill Us: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/they-re-trying-to-kill-us Follow Nicolebud5: https://twitter.com/nicolebud5 Follow Grounded Grub: https://www.instagram.com/groundedgrub The Secret Life of Canada Podcast: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcasts/documentaries/the-secret-life-of-canada/ The Secret Vegan War You Didn't Know Existed: https://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/vegan-race-wars-white-veganism The Canadian African: https://instagram.com/thecanadianafrican

We discuss all things intersectional feminism, the problem with mainstream white feminism and white-centred corporate North America, lack of diversity in the media and spill the tea on JK Rowling being the worst. Trigger warning: Brief mentions of sexual assault. Episode disclaimer: We are two white women talking about race, but we are not pretending to be educators on the topic. We acknowledge we are white, cis, straight, able-bodied, middle-upper-class women with very few marginalized intersections. In these episodes, we share information and knowledge by educators on race, from mostly black educators and creators, and only share knowledge we have confirmed with research. Any opinions are meant to support and do anything but dismiss black or Indigenous voices, or any persons of colour for that matter. We also realize that we, as white people, are inherently racist and are part of the problem. Our decision to try to educate other white people does not excuse us from participating in and benefiting from systems of oppression and discrimination. As Robin DiAngelo says, we are trying to be “less white” by trying not to oppress others. Our podcasts are meant to raise awareness, pass along info that other white people may not know, serve some social justice and spill the tea on history and current events that society prefers to bury. Finally, we are still learning and recognize that our learning will never be over. Our inbox is always open for constructive criticism or questions and concerns! Links: ‘I refuse to listen to white women cry’: How Rachel Cargle built a business by calling out racial injustices within feminism The 19th Amendment Only Really Helped White Women Women's Right to Vote in Canada Black Voting Rights in Canada Timeline shows how voting rights in America have changed over time Instagram.com/officialmillenialblack Instagram.com/rachel.cargle Instagram.com/renieddolodge Instagram.com/diangelorobin Instagram.com/bsalzman and Instagram.com/the.mirror - Capitalism & Racism This American Life

We compare ethical vegans with health-oriented vegans who become vegan solely for health reasons, vegan YouTubers, those attempting veganism and the potential harms in portraying veganism in a certain way. We also talk about vegan vs. plant-based lifestyles and what being a vegan truly means, our own personal lifestyles, relationships with food and individual journeys to health and wellness. Trigger warning: In this episode, we discuss eating disorders, obsessive exercise and obsessive eating. This podcast was recorded more than a month ago before the Black Lives Matter movement and since then, we have become much more educated on and mindful of colonial veganism and the inability for certain groups of people to access veganism. So a little disclaimer, we absolutely realize this truth and we are recording our next episode on Intersectional Veganism. Mandy’s Instagram: Instagram.com/veggiemandy Jess’ Instagram: Instagram.com/jessica_bate Definition of veganism by The Vegan Society: https://www.vegansociety.com/go-vegan/definition-veganism

justiceforbreonna.org This was supposed to be our first episode before the world went to sh*t! We talk all about everything we plan on covering in the show, and how we both came to be passionate vegans.

We share a story from a local POC, talk about how our hometown is being exposed right now, and how we're continually learning to be anti-racist. Follow Elizabeth: https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth.giesbrecht Books: Me & White Supremacy - Layla F. Saad White Fragility - Robin Di Angelo Rage Becomes Her: The Power of Women's Anger by Soraya Chemaly Follow Rachel Cargel: https://www.instagram.com/rachel.cargle/ Almost 30 Podcast: https://almost30podcast.com/ Dear White Women Podcast: https://www.dearwhitewomen.com/ Follow Sonya Renee Taylor: https://instagram.com/sonyareneetaylor Follow Florence Given: https://instagram.com/florencegiven Justice For Breonna: https://justiceforbreonna.org/ Maya Richardson: https://www.instagram.com/mayarichardsun/ Sweet Potato Soul (Jenne Claiborne): https://www.instagram.com/sweetpotatosoul Plant Crazii (Lloyd Rose): https://www.instagram.com/plantcrazii/

Continuing the conversation on Black Lives Matter, we discuss and put to rest some controversial “opinions” on the matter, share what we learned this week about black and Indigenous history in Canada and America, dive into recent news and Black Lives Matter topics from a white ally perspective, and offer resources that we’ve been using to learn and educate ourselves. If any BIPOC would like their stories to be heard on the podcast, please email your audio clip to thetoomuchpodcast@gmail.com by Saturday, June 13th at 10am! Links: Af3irm hawaii video https://bit.ly/2MGUeSP Ryan Davis video https://bit.ly/3cUjrUA 1619 https://nyti.ms/30qm7GB White Fragility https://bit.ly/2YiR6lp Me and White Supremacy https://www.meandwhitesupremacybook.com Chantel Moore petition https://bit.ly/3cRBo5Y

Resources Donate: George Floyd's GoFundMe: https://ca.gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd Ahmaud Arbery's GoFundMe: https://ca.gofundme.com/f/i-run-with-maud Regis Korchinski-Paquet's GoFundMe: https://ca.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-regis Minnesota Freedom Fund: https://minnesotafreedomfund.org/ Black Visions Collective: https://www.blackvisionsmn.org/ blacklivesmatter.com Petitions: George Floyd's petition: https://www.change.org/p/mayor-jacob-frey-justice-for-george-floyd Ahmaud Arbery's petition: https://www.runwithmaud.com/ Breonna Taylor's petition: https://justiceforbreonna.org/ Regis Korchinski-Paquet's petition: https://www.change.org/p/justice-for-regis-korchinski-paquet PROTESTS: Chilliwack: Friday, June 5th, Chilliwack Senior Secondary, 4pm Abbotsford: Friday, June 5th, Essendene Ave, 4pm Vancouver: Friday, June 5th, Vancouver Art Gallery, 5pm Victoria: TBD SOURCES: How to be Anti-Racist by Ibram X Kendi https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/how-to-be-an-antiracist/9780525509288-item.html What is White Privilege, Really? by Cory Collins https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/fall-2018/what-is-white-privilege-really Documentary: 13th on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/80091741 Understanding White Privelege by Francis E. Kendall http://www.goldenbridgesschool.org/uploads/1/9/5/4/19541249/understanding_white_privilege_-_kendall_edited.pdf White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/white-fragility-why-its-so/9780807047415-item.html BIPOC Instagrams to follow: https://www.instagram.com/iamtabithabrown/ https://www.instagram.com/sweetpotatosoul/ https://www.instagram.com/aaron___philip/ https://www.instagram.com/americahatesus/ https://www.instagram.com/ihartericka/ https://www.instagram.com/laylafsaad/ https://www.instagram.com/officialmillenialblack/ https://www.instagram.com/rachel.cargle/ https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelricketts/ https://www.instagram.com/thegreatunlearn/ https://www.instagram.com/mspackyetti/ https://www.instagram.com/ckyourprivilege/ https://www.instagram.com/blklivesmatter/