141: How to go vegan – with Michelle Cehn

Have you been curious on how to go vegan? In the slew of big changes that have happened this year, what’s one more, eh? No but really… if you’ve been contemplating a move towards a more healthy, plant-based lifestyle and away from eating meat, here’s where to begin.

My special guest today is Michelle Cehn and she’s simplifying how to go vegan. This is part two from our conversation earlier this season on how to stock your plant-based ‘pandemic pantry’ (episode 131). We received an overwhelmingly positive response to that episode, which leads me to believe that many of us are considering eliminating meat and animal products from our diets.

Here’s how.

My special guest today is Michelle Cehn and she’s simplifying how to go vegan.

We tackle all aspects of it, including:

• If you’re ready to take the leap and stop eating meat, she reveals the first step that is crucial towards success
• Why you need to ‘build a bank of great plant-based recipes’ and where to find them
• How to “veganize your kitchen” and what the very best (and most affordable) tools you’ll need to get started 
  • high-powered blender
  • food processor
  • an assortment of spices
  • one sharp knife
• When and where you can find a community of plant-based people both locally and globally, that’ll support you along the journey
• What the single most important thing you must do once you go plant-based
• …and ultimately, she shares the very best tips if you happen to fall off the wagon.

Michelle shows us the friendly way to introduce a more plant-based diet and lifestyle into your home and family. For so many of us, let’s be REAL – this is super scary… what’s left to eat if I eliminate meat and cheese from my diet!??! I know, I know… it’s my fear, as well. However, I put myself forth as tribute to try it out, ask all the “dumb questions,” and help to simplify it down for us. 

Will you join me on this journey? I promise it’ll be fun and might help all of us reduce the brain fog, gain more natural energy, and even save some money on groceries all along the way!

Q: Are you wanting to learn how to go vegan? If yes, this one is for you.

It’s time to #DoTheThing!

<What’s catching my eye this week>

• Breonna Taylor’s attorneys seek a new prosecutor after jurors speak out – Yahoo News
• Prince Harry: ‘Upbringing and education’ meant he had ‘no idea unconscious bias existed’ until he met Meghan – The Telegraph
• Free vegan meal plans – Plant-based on a Budget
• Americans: simple voting guide to know what’s on the ballot – VOTE 411
• Mary is offering 50-minute 1-1 brainstorming sessions for those looking for ideas on how to pivot their businesses

Links, books and apps mentioned:

Book: The Friendly Vegan Cookbook: 100 Essential Recipes to Share with Vegans and Omnivores Alike – Michelle Cehn and Toni Okamoto

Film: 7 Days documentary, tracking one person’s journey as he eats a whole foods plant-based diet for 7 days and the radical changes that occurred –  The Friendly Vegan

Resource: How to vegan in 10 simple steps – World of Vegan 

Resource: How to go vegan without breaking the bank, affordable tips & recipes – Plant-based on a budget

Resource: Vegan Festivals directory – where to find your local vegan communities – VegFest 

Podcast: How to stock your plant-based ‘pandemic pantry,’ featuring Michelle Cehn – The Simplifiers Podcast

Podcast: How to squash your stinkin’ thinkin’ – The Simplifiers Podcast

About Michelle Cehn

Michelle Cehn – She is the founder of the popular food and lifestyle website WorldofVegan.com and a YouTube personality who has reached millions through her creative and relatable videos. 

She is also co-host of the Plant-Powered People Podcast, also the Plant-based on a Budget Meal Plans, and the 7 Days documentary. In addition, she is a new mama on a mission to inspire compassion and positive change.