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Recommended Posts for new vegans

The text "It Gets Intense" next to Emily Moran Barwick, founder of Bite Size Vegan.

Change can be scary. Knowing what to expect in advance can provide stability and assurance. From navigating the transition, to overcoming challenges, to the profound emotional positives, this guide will help you know what to expect emotionally when going vegan.

What to Expect Emotionally When Going Vegan

A smartly dressed person holding a handwritten sign with "Looking for a job" written upon it, sitting atop a piece of cardboard on the sidewalk along side a beautiful black dog.

What do you do if you're vegan but are still working a very non-vegan job? How do you even find a vegan job? In this video, I go over some of the basics for getting started on your search for your true calling. Get guidance finding a vegan vocation!

How To Find A Vegan Job

A person is shown with the branch of an artificial festive tree in one hand and festive lights in the other. Their head is back and they are letting out a scream of despair.

Being around family during the holidays can be challenging, regardless of your dietary inclination. For vegans with non-vegan family and friends, these social events can be made all the more challenging.

How To Stay Vegan During the Holidays With Non-Vegans

Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown in a black tee-shirt and sunglasses. On the front tee-shirt, in white, are the words: “Vegan Police”. She is about to make an entry into a pocket book.

Under the ever-watchful eye of the Vegan Police, we explore the question: When can you officially say "I’m vegan"? What must you exclude? Is it "enough" to be free of meat, dairy, eggs and honey? Do you have to also be careful with sugar, cosmetics, birth control? What else?

Are You Vegan Enough? Featuring The Vegan Police

An image of author and speaker Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is shown along side one of Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan

Navigating social situations as a vegan, especially a new vegan, can be intimidating and anxiety-provoking. You may wonder what to say or how to act and what people will think of you. And if you’re a non-vegan you may wonder how to react around vegan guests.

Navigating Social Situations As A Vegan ft. Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

The text "Why People Hate Vegans" to the left of Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan. Over her raised hand is the text "It's Science!"

Despite growing public awareness and concern over how animals are treated in our food industry, vegans are still not well-received by the general public. Discover what research reveals about why people hate vegans. The reasons may not be what you expect!

The Science of Why People Hate Vegans

The text "Vegans WON'T Tell You" next to a woman placing a finger over her mouth (which is covered in duct tape) in a "silencing" gesture.

How do you know someone's vegan? You probably won't! Find out why many vegans hide their veganism and how their silence harms all of us. And the potential solution may not be what you’d expect. Essentially, we need to evolve towards a world without vegans.

Why Vegans WON’T Tell You They’re Vegan: The Other Side of Vegan Stigma

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  • A man (labeled as a "vegan") yells at a woman (labeled as a "meat-eater). The woman looks offended. Large text in between the two poses the question "is there a better way?"

    Should Vegans Empathize with Meat-Eaters?

    Can empathy bridge the gap between vegans and meat-eaters? Learn effective strategies for constructive communication, like validating core values and subverting stereotypes. And why the most effective way to reach people about veganism may be to stop trying to make them vegan.

    Read more about Should Vegans Empathize with Meat-Eaters?
  • The text "Vegans WON'T Tell You" next to a woman placing a finger over her mouth (which is covered in duct tape) in a "silencing" gesture.

    Why Vegans WON’T Tell You They’re Vegan: The Other Side of Vegan Stigma

    How do you know someone’s vegan? You probably won’t! Find out why many vegans hide their veganism and how their silence harms all of us. And the potential solution may not be what you’d expect. Essentially, we need to evolve towards a world without vegans.

    Read more about Why Vegans WON’T Tell You They’re Vegan: The Other Side of Vegan Stigma
  • The text "Why People Hate Vegans" to the left of Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan. Over her raised hand is the text "It's Science!"

    The Science of Why People Hate Vegans

    Despite growing public awareness and concern over how animals are treated in our food industry, vegans are still not well-received by the general public. Discover what research reveals about why people hate vegans. The reasons may not be what you expect!

    Read more about The Science of Why People Hate Vegans
  • The text "Bonding or Bondage?" next to a woman sitting atop a horse and leaning over towards the horse, with a look of affection on her face; the horse has a bridle and bit in her mouth and looks into the distance.

    Is Horse Riding Cruel? Is It Vegan?

    Is horse riding cruel? Can vegans ride horses? The ethics of horse riding remains an extremely controversial and divisive topic. Dive deep into the debate and learn why the question of whether riding hurts horses distracts from the more important ethical issues of horse use.

    Read more about Is Horse Riding Cruel? Is It Vegan?
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan responding to weird anti-vegan hate comments (with a smile).

    Responding to Weird Vegan Hate Comments

    Not to toot my own horn, but this video is legitimately hilarious. I respond to some of the weirder vegan hate comments I’ve received. (And hey, if it doesn’t make you laugh, feel free to leave me a hate comment of your own!)

    Read more about Responding to Weird Vegan Hate Comments
  • The words "You have been lied to" to the left of Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan delivering a persuasive speech about veganism.

    This Speech Will Change How You See Everything

    This speech sheds light on aspects of our food system that are deliberately hidden—allowing you to make truly informed choices. By highlighting how you already hold the core values of veganism, the information in this speech empowers you to align your actions with your existing values.

    Read more about This Speech Will Change How You See Everything
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