The Joyful Vegan by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau Summary
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In "The Joyful Vegan," award-winning author Colleen Patrick-Goudreau reveals how to thrive in a non-vegan world. What if staying vegan isn't about willpower, but joy? Discover the psychological strategies that transformed countless lives from feeling isolated to empowered.
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Beyond the Plate: When Compassion Becomes a Lifestyle
Imagine discovering that something you've done your entire life-something your parents taught you, something celebrated in your culture-actually contradicts your deepest values. This is the awakening that launches the vegan journey. What begins as a simple dietary choice quickly reveals itself as something far more profound: a realignment of actions with values, a reclaiming of childhood compassion, and ultimately, a transformation of identity. The journey isn't always smooth-it involves navigating social pressure, confronting uncomfortable truths, and rebuilding relationships-but for those who persist, it leads to unexpected expansion rather than restriction. This journey toward compassionate living isn't just about what's on your plate; it's about who you become in the process.
The Childhood Paradox and Willful Blindness: How We Learn to Compartmentalize Compassion
The Emotional Journey: Finding Balance While Bearing Witness
Beyond Perfectionism: Embracing the Messy Reality of Ethical Living
Finding Your Tribe: The Social Dimension of Sustained Commitment
From Restriction to Expansion: The Surprising Freedom of Ethical Boundaries
The Journey Without End: Finding Joy in Compassionate Living
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
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"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
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