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posted July 11, 2023 A Vegan lifestyle is a beautiful journey of growth and compassion, even better when sharing it with a partner. It honestly wasn’t difficult to help my current partner go Vegan. When we met, I’d been Vegan for almost 10 years. The ethics and practice of Veganism are a significant part of […]

When I launched Main Street Vegan Academy back in 2012 as a multi-facted intensive to train and certify Vegan Lifestyle Coaches and Educators, Vegan coaches were largely unknown. Because I myself was certified as a life coach and as a holistic health counselor, I’d had some experience with training programs and knew what it took […]

posted June 27, 2023 Until we are willing to make a 100% commitment toward that which we truly want, we will never achieve our maximum potential. This is one of the key factors that holds most people back from losing the weight they want/need to lose and from keeping it off. They’re willing to get […]

posted June 20, 2023   I would like to start with a disclaimer: In my opinion, it is impossible to live a life that is 100% Vegan, simply because we live in a world that isn’t. If you are thinking about transitioning to a Vegan lifestyle, or are currently on your way there, please be […]

posted June 13, 2023   “Where do you get your protein?” If you’re Vegan, you’ve probably heard this question a million times—it’s like the ultimate Vegan pop quiz. There’s a misconception that plant-based diets lack this essential nutrient. Despite numerous examples of thriving Vegan athletes and a wealth of scientific evidence supporting plant-based diets, the […]

There’s so much confusion out there about nutrition. Unlike any other science in which the science itself draws fact from opinion, you can find every kind of “fact” about nutrition, backed by studies which may or may not have been without bias in terms of who funded the study. Amid the morass of misinformation, these […]

posted May 23, 2023 Eating a natural thing we do, an activity carried out instinctively to survive. But the science of eating is much more profound than counting calories, knowing about macronutrients and micronutrients, and learning cooking techniques. Eating right is fundamental to our physical health, emotional health, and spiritual wellness. You may wonder, “What […]

posted May 16, 2023 Essential oils are primarily distilled from pure plant material, including leaves, flowers and roots, making them a Vegan-friendly and natural alternative to many synthetic products. As a Vegan, using essential oils can help you to live a more sustainable lifestyle and support your health in a natural way. Here are five […]

posted May 9, 2023 What is Veganism? Depends on who you ask. Some say it’s exclusively compassion for non-human living beings. Some include the environment and climate. Then there are others who include intersectional aspects such as oppressed and historically marginalized communities. In the past several years, I have tried on: Compassion, as if it […]