Staying Motivated

Staying Motivated

Author: Animal Protection of New Mexico February 5, 2021 Duration: 40:17

In this episode of Teach Me How To Vegan we discuss four main strategies for staying motivated and avoiding burn out on your vegan journey, and we present specific ideas and tips for each one. We then go deep into a discussion about ensuring that the media you are consuming is truly inspiring you and not masquerading as inspiration while covertly bringing you down.

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.


Resources Mentioned 

Future Self Journaling
https://yourholisticpsychologist.com

Sweet Potato Soul Cookbook
https://sweetpotatosoul.com

Where Do I Start webinar
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjCUXaW_wj4yjfRsRxWroFw

Hot For Food blog
https://www.hotforfoodblog.com

RBG Fit Club podcast
https://rbgfitclub.com/blogs/twezo/the-rbg-fit-club-podcast

The Bearded Vegans podcast
https://www.thebeardedvegans.com

Rich Roll podcast
https://www.richroll.com/all-episodes/

Lily Koi Hawaii
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ZkWBYAAMKgcl1eMjCt3jQ

Bite Size Vegan
https://www.youtube.com/user/BiteSizeVegan

Proteinaholic
https://www.amazon.com/Proteinaholic-Obsession-Meat-Killing-About/dp/0062279319

The China Study
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/china-study-t-colin-campbell/1102506078

The Happy Vegan
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/318010/the-happy-vegan-by-russell-simmons-chris-morrow/

How Not To Die
https://nutritionfacts.org/book/how-not-to-die/

How Not To Diet
https://nutritionfacts.org/book/how-not-to-diet/

Eat Plants Lift Iron
https://rbgfitclub.com/products/eat-plants-lift-iron-book

The Game Changers
https://gamechangersmovie.com

What The Health
https://www.whatthehealthfilm.com

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

Fit Hop Albums (The Workout & The Workout II)
https://rbgfitclub.com/pages/music


Restaurants Mentioned


Fan Tang
https://apnm.org/fan-tastic-vegan-options-at-fan-tang-interview-with-owner-jason-zeng/


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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