Vegan Fam In Cow Town

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Let's talk about how to raise vegan kids and empower vegan families in a world that is far from plant-based, especially in our piece of the Mid-West. How do we navigate parties, daycare and school, the pediatrician's office, and travel? How do we express our beliefs about vegan family life in a cult…

Vegan Fam In Cow Town

  • Jan 5, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 34m AVG DURATION
  • 18 EPISODES


Latest episodes from Vegan Fam In Cow Town

Plant-Based NP Lifestyle Care: An interview with Marty Malloy-McCoy, CNP/MSN

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 90:54


This interview serves up expert family plant-based health expertise from owner and operator of the new Plant Based NP Lifestyle Center, Marty Malloy-McCoy, in Columbus, OH. Marty explains how his new center helps people achieve their health goals, how it's different from a traditional doctor's office, and how to approach health as a family. The second half of interview is all about eating, exercise and finding lifestyle changes that work for each individual. He also shares some fun and healthy upgrades to food we already love!My favorite quotes from Marty: "We have to love the awesome bodies we're given.""Cast aside what society tells you what you should look like."Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/VFCT)

Improvising a Recipe for Sanity this School Year, with a Sprinkle of Bravery

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 32:52


The return of school this year promises that our kids will be home at unexpected times for undefined periods. What do we do with this time? What if online learning doesn't work for my kid/my family? I give you suggestions from my experience as a teacher and as a home schooling mom to help you through. We have the cool bonus of being a vegan family, too, so I tell you how we weave respect for animals and the natural world into our days. As promised, here are resources I talked about in the episode:The Brave Learner, by Julie Bogart (not a vegan! she has a cool philosophy but uses animals in ways I would never)https://thebravelearner.com/Why to spend 1000 hrs outside this year, and how to do it: https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/What does my state require of homeschoolers?https://hslda.org/legal?gclid=Cj0KCQjw7Nj5BRCZARIsABwxDKJbT6n15jr1SWl8Z727OnVFdpG9xMm29SOdB_EKTJQ6Q8uGCbzPplIaAk3pEALw_wcBWhat is Unschooling? https://www.parents.com/kids/education/home-schooling/what-is-unschooling-all-about-child-led-home-education/You mentioned Osmo....what's that?https://www.playosmo.com/en/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/VFCT)

Chef A'Donna's Virtual Cooking Class for Kids and Kitchen Wisdom from a Pro

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 39:11


VFCT welcomes Chef A'Donna! She is a Chef Coach, Chef Consultant, and Chef Educator with a passion for delicious, healing foods. She previews her upcoming virtual cooking class for kids and gave listeners a special discount code for $20 off: VEGANFAM.Chef A'Donna is experienced in using food to heal and consults with individuals and families as part of her work.Find out more!https://www.askchefadonna.com/https://alignhealthgroup.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/VFCT)

The Vegan Magic of a Daily Walk in Your Neighborhood

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 31:18


Most of us have more time with our kids than ever and fewer options of where to go. The daily walk I take with my dog and kids has shaped our entire homeschooling experience and has become foundation for our unschooled learning about the world. It's a slow walk, one made for observation more than exercise, although we occasionally break into a good run. How might an observational walk fit into your life? What are the benefits? How could a simple walk keep kids vegan throughout their lives? Even if you are in a heavily urban area, you can find some nature in the small corners and pockets of green.Hear from me, a vegan mom, about the benefits of a walk, and then hear what my kids (5 and 8) have to say about it!https://childmind.org/article/why-kids-need-to-spend-time-in-nature/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/playing-outside-enhances-chinese-elementary-kids-love-nature-and-animals-180952150/https://hanleyfoundation.org/resources/book-review-last-child-in-the-woods-saving-our-children-from-nature-deficit-disorder-by-richard-louv/?gclid=CjwKCAjwlZf3BRABEiwA8Q0qq5VTe6EzqSLaDzOQF5OVxCN63EuM3WMWrhwLV5xBVJ9HQMpxyVW-jBoC5s4QAvD_BwEhttps://1000hoursoutside.com/index.html/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/VFCT)

A Mindful Approach to Conflict in the Veg World: Cultivating Compassion with Dr. Seth Josephson

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 59:57


Even with our social distancing, conflict is still thriving in many of our lives whether on social media, in our communities, or inside of ourselves. How can we manage social strife, strong family opinions and inner turmoil when every issue seems to be or is an urgent matter of life or death? Dr. Seth Josephson, lecturer and meditation facilitator, talks us through various forms of conflict and how to frame them so that we can be more effective activists, happier people, and better communicators.The Miracle of Mindfulness https://plumvillage.org/books/#the-miracle-of-mindfulness-101Interconnectedness Oppression: Linking Veganism & Other Struggles for Justice, Presented by Seth Josephson, PhD https://youtu.be/S3e_OQ5gH_wSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/VFCT)

Pandemic part 2: Nutrition and Habits, with RD Anya Todd

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 52:12


Uncertain times call for trusted advice! VFCT talks with Registered and Licensed Dietician Anya Todd to talk about what to do day-to-day during this pandemic to maintain overall health for ourselves and for our families. We discuss stress reduction, mindful eating, food security, kids and food in a time of crisis, supplementation, and more! I mention this pod at the start of mine in case you want to get more info on how to stock up for the long haul: https://bigfatveganradio.com/Anya mentions this resource to help stress reduction and keeping cortisol from affecting our health: https://www.tenpercent.com/Do you need food resources? Start here! https://www.foodpantries.org/Do you need pet food resources? Start here!https://www.generationwags.com/rethink-rescue/safety-nets-for-pet-owners/pet-food-banks-pet-pantries/Please drop a note at VeganFamInCowTown@gmail.com :)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/VFCT)

Vegan Parenting in a Pandemic, Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 21:29


What advice do parents have for talking to our kids about these strange times? I share what I learned from listening to U.S. House Rep. Katie Porter(CA, D), I interview my kids about their challenges during these times and how they understand it all, and I reference my latest publication in tenderlymag that gives all kinds of ideas about how to stay active for animals during a pandemic. https://medium.com/tenderlymag/staying-active-for-the-animals-during-a-pandemic-19fc40c29b62. Also, we talk lots about Linus, our new puppy, and how he is the cornerstone of self-care around our home right now. Tune in, connect, and take care!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/VFCT)

Remembering Archie: Our family journey through the loss of a beloved companion

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 27:48


Our family lost our goofy, wonderful, loving dog in December, unexpectedly. We learned so much together about grief, compassion, and remembrance. This episode shares what we learned about grieving with children, something that was new to us, and you hear from the children about their experience upon the death of our loved one, Archie. We tell you how we said goodbye and what helps us the most as we continue to adjust to what this loss means in our lives.https://vet.osu.edu/vmc/companion/our-services/honoring-bond-support-animal-ownersPET LOSS HOTLINES:855-352-5683 Lap of Love Pet Loss and Bereavement Hotline607-253-3932 Cornell University Pet Loss Support Hotline508-839-7966 Tufts University Pet Loss Support HotlineONLINE SUPPORT GROUPS & CHAT ROOMS:Day-By-Day Pet Support Weekly chatAPLB Chat RoomsIAADP Assistance Dog Loss CommitteSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/VFCT)

Pete Paxton, author of new book, Rescue Dogs, on how to welcome a rescue dog into your family

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 57:57


Author of new book, Rescue Dogs, Pete Paxton, talks with VFCT about how to find a great rescue dog fit for your home. Why are rescue dogs good for children who have special needs? What do dogs and kids have in common? He also shares what he's learned about humans and animals in nearly two decades of undercover investigative work on behalf of animals. Tune in! Read the book! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/599676/rescue-dogs-by-pete-paxton-with-gene-stone/9780525540359Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/VFCT)

Screening of the Invisible Vegan, hosted by the Columbus Veg Community

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 35:15


On September 28, the Columbus Veg Community hosted a screening of the 90-minute indy documentary The Invisible Vegan, found on Amazon. VFCT captured rich insight from those who organized and attended the event, and we even recorded the Q&A session after the screening. About the documentary: It explores the problem of unhealthy dietary patterns in the African-American community, foregrounding the health and wellness possibilities enabled by plant-based vegan diets and lifestyle choices. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/VFCT)

Vegan Registered Dietician Busts Myths about Family Nutrition

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 41:12


What are the nutrients we most need in pregnancy? What do our children need in the various stages of life, as vegans? Our guest, a long-time vegan herself, lays out what we need at each stage of life and busts some common myths we hear all too often. Visit http://www.anyatodd.com/ for loads more about vegan nutrition!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/VFCT)

Voices from the Columbus, OH VeganFest! Aug. 24, 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2019 10:49


Why was the Vegan Festival on August 24, 2019, in Columbus, OH, so packed and successful? Hear from vendors I interviewed who sell soul food, a children's book, gluten-free goodies and unique organic clothing! Also hear from the organizer and from people who attended--kids included. Too bad the food truck workers so busy all day or we could've heard from them ;)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/VFCT)

Vegan Trunk-or-Treat and Beggar's Night

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 18:40


Halloween is coming faster than we think, and maybe you want to learn how to host a vegan event this year--tune in! Also, how do veg fams handle beggar's night? Listen in to hear some suggestions and see the FB page for more tips from VFCT listeners around the country. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/VFCT)

Off to School!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 21:50


Lunch packing hacksTackling lunch envy to keep kids feeling good about vegan lunchesSharing values (sweetly) with the teacher(s) and schoolAll the birthdays, celebrations and sweetsIs there anything on the supply list to question?Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/VFCT)

Marisa Miller Wolfson Interview: Giving our kids the tools to address today's crises

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 42:08


Our very special guest, Marisa Miller Wolfson, creator and director of the documentary, Vegucated, discusses strategies to raise empowered kids in tumultuous times. How do we give them community, agency, and hope in the face of challenges such as climate change, animal abuse, and divided political times? How do we keep ourselves healthy in the same environment? We discuss practical ideas to raise engaged, supported youth that are always helpful but especially critical in the most urgent crises.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/VFCT)

RATED V: Books and Media for Vegan Fams

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2019 16:01


Some books and movies have obvious, explicit veg (Charlotte's Web) or anti-veg (Old Curious George books) messages. But most of it is somewhere in between. Which books, TV and movies have surprising messages about veganism? How do we talk to our kids when circuses and zoos slip into the plots? We compile lists of the best V media for our vegan fams!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/VFCT)

Intro to VFCT and Our Vacay to Best Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2019 13:35


Who is Vegan Fam In Cow Town and what are we all about? Tune in! We will be talking about our trip to the kid's camp at Best Friends in Utah, where we volunteered, loved animals, had a sleepover with a cat, and ate (and ate). Hear from Amy (Mom) and Owen (her kid) about this special trip for families.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/VFCT)

Navigating Daycare and Babysitters for Weegans

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2019 13:56


When weegans go off to babysitters or daycare, how do we foster their vegan diets and lifestyles? Follow 5 steps to selecting care and communicating to maximize the ease for everyone!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/VFCT)

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