240: Struggling to Go Vegan? Try This 30-Day Challenge — with Cheryl Martinez of Veginner Cooking

08/04/2025 56 min

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Episode Summary:If you’ve ever struggled to go vegan—or felt overwhelmed by cravings, confusion, or lack of support—this is the episode for you.This week on Vedge Your Best, I’m joined by  Cheryl Martinez, founder of VeginnerCooking.com, where she supports vegan beginners through recipes, resources, and her signature 30-Day Vegan Challenge.Cheryl shares her journey from growing up in a meat-loving Latino family to becoming a passionate plant-based coach. We talk about:How to start (or re-start) your vegan journey without shame or overwhelmWhy giving yourself compassion can be the key to consistencyHow to navigate cravings (yes, especially for cheese!)Tips for dining out, social situations, and staying motivatedAll the tools and community resources available at Veginner CookingWhether you’re vegan-curious, vegan-ish, or have been plant-based for years but still struggle with certain habits—Cheryl’s wisdom will leave you feeling seen, supported, and ready to take the next step. What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why Cheryl says going vegan was the easiest hard thing she’s ever doneHow bloating, acne, and energy shifts revealed the truth about dairyThe mindset reframe that changed everything: you're not giving things up—you’re upgradingHow to make veganism stick without perfectionismWhat’s inside Cheryl’s free 30-Day Challenge—and how to join today Links & Resources:Join the Free 30-Day Vegan Challenge: VeginnerCooking.comFollow Cheryl on social media: @VeginnerCookingUse promo code VEDGE for a free downloadable cheat sheet from the Veginner ShopExplore Cheryl’s tools, recipes, and her AI companion PlantPal on her Resources PageSubscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback helps us grow and share the message of plant-based living with more listeners.For more information, to submit a question or topic, or to book a free 30 minute Coaching session visit ⁠⁠veganatanyage.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music, Production, and Editing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Charlie Weinshank⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For inquiries email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Virtual Support Services: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://proadminme.com/⁠

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