Vegetarian Zen

Vegetarian Zen


Latest Episodes

VZ 296: What To Do If You Find a Stray Cat or Dog
February 17, 2019

Several weeks ago, we rescued a stray dog at a park near our neighborhood. It was a stressful experience that thankfully had a happy ending, and it led us to want to have this discussion on the podcas

VZ 295: 6 Ways to Celebrate a Cruelty-Free & Environmentally Friendly Valentine’s Day
February 10, 2019

Be my Veggie-Valentine! Despite its theme of love, Valentine’s Day can be a high-pressure holiday. What to give your spouse of 30 years “who has everything”? You’ve only been on two dates with someone—do you give them a gift?

VZ 295: 6 Ways to Celebrate a Cruelty-Free & Environmentally Friendly Valentine’s Day
February 10, 2019

Despite its theme of love, Valentine’s Day can be a high-pressure holiday. What to give your spouse of 30 years “who has everything”? You’ve only been on two dates with someone—do you give them a gift

VZ 294: Buddha Bowls – What They Are and Why You Need Them In Your Life
February 03, 2019

What are Buddha Bowls? Larissa and I are busy people, as are most of the folks in our community. Full-time jobs, kids, pets, and finding time for friends and family can make it challenging for anyone to plan meals, much less plan healthy meals.

VZ 294: Buddha Bowls - What They Are and Why You Need Them In Your Life
February 03, 2019

In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we talk about Buddha bowls. We're going to discuss what they are, 3 reasons why you need these in your life, how to make one, and some tips for making yo

VZ 293: Vegan Pop-Up Tailgate Party with Kimberly Barnes of Might Be Vegan
January 27, 2019

The Ultimate Vegan Tailgate Party! A few days ago, I tweeted a VegNews article about a Free Vegan Tailgating Party that will happen Super Bowl weekend in Atlanta. I received a response from a fellow tweeter,

VZ 293: Vegan Pop-Up Tailgate Party with Kimberly Barnes of Might Be Vegan
January 27, 2019

This episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast started out as one thing, which was going to be about vegan and vegetarian tailgate party recipes but took a bit of a detour after I shared a news article fr

VZ 292: 6 Things We’ve Learned in 6 Years of Being Vegetarian
January 20, 2019

We Can’t Believe It’s Been 6 Years Already! The year was 2013 and I was on vacation for the holidays. Larissa and I, a steak-loving couple, decide to watch Netflix and queued up a couple of documentaries just to pass some time. For some reason,

VZ 292: 6 Things We’ve Learned in 6 Years of Being Vegetarian
January 20, 2019

In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’re going to share our top 6 things we’ve learned in 6 years of being vegetarian.

VZ 291: How the Call-Out Culture Is Hurting the Plant-Based Community
January 13, 2019

What is the Call-Out Culture? Wikipedia defines “call-out culture” (also known as outrage culture) as “the social phenomenon of publicly denouncing perceived racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of bigotry.