Best Alisha Vavilakolanu Podcasts (2024)

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Can Veganism Coexist with Intuitive Eating? 35:36

3+ y ago35:36

35:36

If you (still) think veganism is a diet, this one is for you. And who better to dissect this misconception than a vegan and anti-diet registered dietitian?! Taylor Wolfram, RD (@taylorwolframrd), describes her journey as a vegan dietitian who is committed to intuitive eating, self-care, and vegan nutrition. Taylor and Alisha discuss what it means t…

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Is Veganism Casteist? 1:11:23

3+ y ago1:11:23

1:11:23

What is casteism? And how does it manifest in veganism? Anti-caste vegan advocate Rama (@ramavgan) joins Alisha to clarify the history and origins of the Hindu caste system, the problem with misattributing ethical veganism to Hinduism, and how to divest from casteism in the vegan sphere. A follow-up episode on the intersections of veganism and anti…

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Is Veganism Anti-Indigenous? 26:29

4y ago26:29

26:29

Is veganism anti-Indigenous? And if not, why do so many people believe it is? Let's discuss! Indigenous vegan and anti-oppression advocate Jen Bell Rivera joins Alisha to dispel this myth and clarify its origins in white veganism - the whitewashing of mainstream veganism that leads to BIPOC erasure within the movement. Jen discusses how the movemen…

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Does Animal Agriculture Perpetuate Food Apartheid? 42:40

4y ago42:40

42:40

Here's some food for thought: Our food system isn't broken... but it does require some fixing. Food insecurity and food apartheid are only symptoms of the systemic oppressions that define society as we know it, and we cannot address them without addressing both racism and speciesism. Founder of Might Be Vegan, Kimberly Renee, joins Alisha to explai…

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Can You Go Vegan with Food Allergies? 22:43

4y ago22:43

22:43

"I have food allergies or sensitivities... can I still be vegan?" Of course you can! In fact, Alisha herself suffers from severe food allergies, which she addresses during her conversation with vegan allergy mom and food blogger Nicole Dawson. Alisha asks Nicole about how her son's food allergies led their family down the road to veganism and how t…

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Do Doctors Recommend Eating Meat/Dairy/Eggs? 40:24

4y ago40:24

40:24

Do doctors encourage the consumption of animal-based products? Not if they practice lifestyle medicine! Alisha interviews Dr. Silvia, MD, an ophthalmologist-turned-lifestyle medicine doc who is passionate about helping people improve their overall health through positive lifestyle changes. Silvia addresses the existing divide between medicine and n…

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Are Plant Foods and Health Equity Related? 35:09

4y ago35:09

35:09

Fact: Poor diet increases the likelihood of developing of certain chronic health issues. Another fact: Marginalized communities around the world do not have adequate access to whole plant foods and minimally processed ingredients. Coincidence? Nope. In fact, this intersection is precisely what plant-based nutritionist Rohini Bajekal aims to address…

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Will Going Vegan Ruin Your Health? 39:29

4y ago39:29

39:29

You’ve heard the stories… you know, the ones of people losing their hair or — more recently — their brain function, presumably because they were vegan. But is veganism really to blame for these health issues? Or are there other factors at play here? Alisha asks Muzammil Ahmad (Dr. Plant-Based), a medical student and host of the Plant Prescription P…

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Can You Still Have a Social Life as a Vegan? 30:13

4y ago30:13

30:13

Does being vegan = sacrificing part of your social life? No way! Just because you don't eat, wear, or buy the same things as your non-vegan friends, family members, or significant others doesn't mean that outings with these people are off limits. It just means that brunch or date night might look a bit! But that shouldn't be an issue for those who …

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Do You Need to Give Up Your Religion to Go Vegan? 55:53

4y ago55:53

55:53

Can veganism coexist with religiosity? Unless a core tenet of your religion is the exploitation of nonhuman animals, veganism absolutely is compatible with religion and spirituality! Psychology Lecturer and PhD candidate Hark aka Vegan Sikh is on MeatBusters this week to discuss his own experience reconciling veganism with his religion, Sikhism, an…

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Do Politicians Care About Animal Rights? 21:29

4y ago21:29

21:29

Animal liberation is deeply political but our politicians often get a rep for putting issues concerning animal rights on the back burner. What if the vegan community had some actual representation in office? Meet Oye Owolewa, a vegan of four years and a candidate for US Representative in DC! Alisha interviews Oye about the key issues he plans on ad…

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Are Vegans Apolitical? 29:04

4y ago29:04

29:04

Whether you realize it or not, veganism is political... because everything is political. Founder of DC Voters for Animals (DCVFA), Max Broad, joins Alisha this week to discuss the intersection of animal liberation and politics. He emphasizes the need for vegans to make their voices heard in order to create true change for the animals, the environme…

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Is Makeup Vegan? 37:47

4y ago37:47

37:47

We have no idea who started the rumor that makeup can't be vegan but let's put that to rest today! Vegan YouTuber and cruelty-free beauty advocate Nisha Balsara joins Alisha to talk about what makes makeup cruelty-free and vegan, what these labels mean for consumers, and how these products compare to traditional non-vegan cosmetics. Nisha also addr…

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Is Speciesism a Feminist Issue? 24:08

4y ago24:08

24:08

Anti-oppression activist and content creator Debarati (aka Brown Feminist Vegan) joins Alisha to educate the MeatBusters community about why the oppression of nonhuman animals is a feminist issue. They discuss how animal agriculture perpetuates sexism and misogyny and ways to foster a pro-feminist vegan community to better address these issues. // …

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Are Carnism and White Supremacy Related? 29:30

4y ago29:30

29:30

Do carnism (the opposite of veganism) and white supremacy have anything in common? Actually, yes! Zipporah the Vegan joins Alisha to talk about why white dominance, much like carnism, is difficult to do away with. They discuss the systems that allow both carnism and white supremacy to prevail in our society and why both the vegan and anti-racist mo…

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Can Children Be Vegan? 17:21

4y ago17:21

17:21

Are vegan parents cruel for "forcing" their kids to eat plant foods? It feels ridiculous just typing that out but a good handful of people actually believe it to be true. Not us, though. Health coach and vegan mother Lindsay Ingalls joins Alisha to share her experience raising vegan kids and addresses a few of the hate comments she’s received about…

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Do Supply and Demand Affect Animal Agriculture? 1:10:06

4y ago1:10:06

1:10:06

The answer might surprise you! Connie Spence aka Vegan Batgirl joins Alisha to dissect the truth about animal agriculture in the United States. As President and CEO of the lobbying group Agriculture Fairness Alliance (AFA), Connie is committed to bringing supply and demand back to the animal ag industry. She explains why vegan consumerism alone wil…

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Is Dairy Cruel? 42:59

4y ago42:59

42:59

What's so cruel about dairy? Vegan cheesemaker and Cowvathi founder Shasvathi Siva sits down with Alisha this week to discuss what's wrong with dairy, why non-vegans can't seem to give up cow's cheese, and her motivation for a dairy-free cheese business. // Follow @shasvathi and @cowvathi on Instagram // Visit https://www.cowvathi.com/ to learn mor…

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Is Veganism Pro Diet Culture? 26:02

4y ago26:02

26:02

CW: diet culture, disordered eating, and fatphobia Is veganism inherently restrictive? Nope. But does that mean the vegan community is immune to diet culture? Also no. HAES (Health At Every Size) therapist Jenny Weinar joins Alisha to discuss veganism as an ethical movement and how to separate it from diet culture in some vegan spaces. She addresse…

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Is The Fishing Industry Actually Harmful? 30:40

4y ago30:40

30:40

Why are fish often excluded from conversations about the devastating effects of animal agriculture? Alisha asks environmental educator Isaias Hernandez (Queer Brown Vegan) to break down mechanized fisheries, their environmental and ethical pitfalls, and the harm in greenwashing seafood products. Isaias also discusses his own motivations for pursuin…

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Is Veganism Inaccessible? 27:58

4+ y ago27:58

27:58

Not everyone can go vegan. But if you can, you most definitely should. Vegan activist Abdourahamane Ly joins Alisha to educate listeners about food insecurity, why it disproportionately affects people of color, and how adopting a plant-based diet is the easiest thing you can do to help transition our food system into a more just and sustainable one…

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Is A Vegan Diet Deficient in [insert nutrient here]? 29:27

4+ y ago29:27

29:27

Do vegans actually get enough protein? What about vitamin B12 and iron? Does consuming soy cause men to develop breasts?! Alisha asks vegan dietitian Emily Fitzgerald to break down some common questions and misconceptions about nutrition on a plant-based diet. // Follow Emily on Instagram at @thevegetitian. // Visit the episode webpage on The Lish …

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Do You Need to Give Up Your Culture to Go Vegan? 26:02

4+ y ago26:02

26:02

Can you still take part in cultural food traditions as a vegan? Aditi aka Adiventurous Vegan joins Alisha to talk culture, veganism, and navigating food traditions as the only vegans in their families. They also discuss how becoming vegan has helped them embrace their cultural identities. // Follow Aditi on Instagram at @adiventurousvegan (or @adiv…

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Can You Eat the Rich as a Vegan? 31:35

4+ y ago31:35

31:35

Can you really eat the rich on a vegan diet? Anti-oppression activist Iye Loves Life answers Alisha's questions about collective liberation and how vegans can play a role in dismantling capitalism. She also addresses the need for vegans to speak out and educate on issues related to environmental racism and food injustice in order to truly transform…

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Do Vegans Care About Human Issues? 31:33

4+ y ago31:33

31:33

Vegans only care about animal rights, right? Wrong! On this episode, Alisha chats with vegan activist Christopher “Soul” Eubanks about animal agriculture, environmental racism, and how different forms of oppression are “branches of the same tree.” // Find Soul on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok at @soul_eubanks. To donate to Soul’s activism, visit w…

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Can You Love Animals and Eat Them? 18:45

4+ y ago18:45

18:45

Why do some animal lovers eat meat? And can you even call yourself an animal lover if you’re still eating animal products? Psychology says no. This week, I caught up with Megan Green, a therapist who had a lot to share about cognitive dissonance and the meat paradox. // Follow Megan on Instagram: @megan.green.m.a.ncc or @veg_meg. // View Megan’s pa…

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Don't Plants Have Feelings, Too? 53:50

4+ y ago53:50

53:50

Do plants have feelings? Will animals overpopulate the planet if we do not eat them? And if we shouldn’t eat meat, why on earth do we have the enzymes to digest meat?! If you have ever asked (or been on the receiving end) of these questions, this episode is for you! I asked vegan YouTuber Chris Bednar to unpack some of the most common meat-eater fa…

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Is Veganism White? 23:15

4+ y ago23:15

23:15

Have you ever thought of veganism as a "white thing"? You are not alone! Tiffany Fairclough of The Vegan Girl NYC and Alisha talk intersectional veganism and why it is so important for us to move away from this idea of veganism as a luxury or a trend, and start recognizing it for what it truly is: an accessible and sustainable solution to social an…

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Can Meat Be Sustainable? 24:10

4+ y ago24:10

24:10

Is there really such a thing as sustainable meat? Climate justice activist Lana Weidgenant joins Alisha to talk about the food-climate nexus and whether “sustainably sourced meat” lives up to its name. // Connect with Lana on Instagram and Twitter at @lanaweid. // Learn more about the climate organizations Lana is working with. Zero Hour: Visit thi…

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Why Veganism? Why Now? 5:38

4+ y ago5:38

5:38

Welcome to MeatBusters! In this trailer, Alisha V (founder of TheLishLife.com) introduces herself and talks about why veganism isn't just an animal rights movement. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alisha-vavilakolanu/support

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Can Veganism Coexist with Intuitive Eating? 35:36

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Is Veganism Casteist? 1:11:23

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Is Veganism Anti-Indigenous? 26:29

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Does Animal Agriculture Perpetuate Food Apartheid? 42:40

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Can You Go Vegan with Food Allergies? 22:43

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Do Doctors Recommend Eating Meat/Dairy/Eggs? 40:24

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Are Plant Foods and Health Equity Related? 35:09

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Will Going Vegan Ruin Your Health? 39:29

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Can You Still Have a Social Life as a Vegan? 30:13

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Do You Need to Give Up Your Religion to Go Vegan? 55:53

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Do Politicians Care About Animal Rights? 21:29

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Are Vegans Apolitical? 29:04

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Is Makeup Vegan? 37:47

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Is Speciesism a Feminist Issue? 24:08

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Are Carnism and White Supremacy Related? 29:30

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Can Children Be Vegan? 17:21

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Do Supply and Demand Affect Animal Agriculture? 1:10:06

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Is Dairy Cruel? 42:59

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Is Veganism Pro Diet Culture? 26:02

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Is The Fishing Industry Actually Harmful? 30:40

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Is Veganism Inaccessible? 27:58

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Is A Vegan Diet Deficient in [insert nutrient here]? 29:27

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Do You Need to Give Up Your Culture to Go Vegan? 26:02

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Can You Eat the Rich as a Vegan? 31:35

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Do Vegans Care About Human Issues? 31:33

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Can You Love Animals and Eat Them? 18:45

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Don't Plants Have Feelings, Too? 53:50

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Is Veganism White? 23:15

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Can Meat Be Sustainable? 24:10

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Why Veganism? Why Now? 5:38

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