Listen "271: Waiting to Vedge Your Best?"
Episode Synopsis
Are you waiting to “start fresh” after Halloween? After Thanksgiving? After the holidays?So many of us tell ourselves we’ll get back on track when things calm down — but what if waiting is just another diet culture trick keeping us from living the life we want right now?In this episode, Michele explores how the mindset of “I’ll start when…” has its roots in commercial diet culture — and how that logic keeps us spinning in cycles of perfectionism, guilt, and delay. Whether it’s your vegan journey, your creative work, or your personal growth, Michele shares how to break the waiting habit and start from peace, not punishment.In This Episode:Why “waiting for the right time” is often just leftover diet culture conditioningHow perfectionism disguises itself as patienceWhy change feels unmoored — and why that’s actually a good signThe difference between starting from punishment and starting from compassionSmall, practical steps you can take today to move toward your vegan or plant-based goalsListener ChallengeDon’t wait for the candy to be gone or the holidays to end.Choose one small, compassionate action today — swap a meal, read a vegan book, donate to a sanctuary, or simply decide that your imperfect start counts.Subscribe & 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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