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Vegan Imperfection: How to Stay on your Path Without Guilt, Embracing the Parts Within You

diet & exercise on being vegan podcast May 15, 2026

Show Notes

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The book "No Bad Parts" by Richard Schwartz

The book "Hungry Beautiful Animals" by Matt Halteman

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Book Club Episode for "Hungry Beautiful Animals"



In this episode, we explore the reality that many people experience on a plant-based or vegan journey: imperfection.

From cravings and convenience to social situations, family dynamics, and emotional ties to food, living in alignment with your values isn’t always linear—or simple.

Inspired by the book No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz, this episode introduces a powerful shift in perspective: instead of battling the parts of yourself that struggle, what if you listened to them?

In this episode you’ll learn:

  • Why inner conflict is a natural part of behavior change
  • How to navigate cravings and contradictions without guilt
  • The role of compassion in creating lasting change
  • How to stop all-or-nothing thinking in veganism
  • A new way to relate to yourself through this journey 
  • An understanding of the different parts within us, stemming from the Internal Family Systems Framework

This episode is an invitation to move from perfection to awareness, and from self-judgment to self-understanding.

 

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