Getting the Family Onboard

Getting the Family Onboard

Author: Animal Protection of New Mexico August 6, 2020 Duration: 44:50

In this episode of Teach Me How To Vegan we share our story about how we got our kids onboard with veganism and how we went about telling our family and worked towards having happy vegan and vegan-friendly gatherings with our extended families and friends. We also share talking points, suggestions, ideas, and tools you can use when having those conversations with your family and friends. We finish with a list of recommended resources that you can share to help support your conversations with the people in your life.

The contents of this podcast are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and does not constitute medical or other professional advice.

Recipes Mentioned

Green Bean Casserole

Lasagna/Stuffed Shells
https://www.pbs.org/food/fresh-tastes/stuffed-shells/


Products Mentioned

Silk Creamer
https://silk.com/plant-based-products/creamer/original-soy-creamer/

Earth Balance Butter
https://www.earthbalancenatural.com/spreads


Resources Mentioned

Podcast: 20+ Compelling Reasons to Switch to a Plant-Based Diets
https://apnm.org/what-we-do/promoting-plant-based-eating/podcast-teach-me-how-to-vegan/podcast-but-why-20-compelling-reasons-to-follow-a-plant-based-diet/

Why Plant-Based Eating website and fact sheets
https://apnm.org/what-we-do/promoting-plant-based-eating/why-plant-based-eating/

The Game Changers Documentary
https://gamechangersmovie.com

Cowspiracy Documentary
https://www.cowspiracy.com

Earthlings Documentary
http://www.nationearth.com

Dominion Documentary
https://www.dominionmovement.com/watch

A Prayer for Compassion Documentary  
http://aprayerforcompassion.com

The Invisible Vegan Documentary
https://www.theinvisiblevegan.com

Bite Size Vegan
http://www.bitesizevegan.org

Nutritionfacts.org
https://nutritionfacts.org

Santuario de Karuna Sanctuary
https://www.santuariodekaruna.org


Ever wondered how a plant-based life could actually fit into your own routine, with all its quirks and challenges? That’s the heart of Teach Me How To Vegan, a practical guide hosted by Tony and Mickey Quintana. Coming from the Animal Protection of New Mexico, they bring both personal stories and professional insights to the table, moving beyond theory into the everyday. You’ll hear honest conversations about navigating the grocery store on a budget, putting together a simple weeknight meal, or figuring out nutrition without the jargon. This podcast understands that people come to this choice for many reasons-compassion for animals, concern for the planet, personal health, or a sense of justice-and meets you right there. Each episode feels like a helpful chat with friends who have been through it, offering tangible resources and encouragement whether you’re taking your first steps or looking to deepen a long-term commitment. It’s about making a vegan lifestyle feel accessible and sustainable, one real-world topic at a time.
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