Spirituality, synchronicity, and sex with author and activist Kathy Freston

Spirituality, synchronicity, and sex with author and activist Kathy Freston

Author: Vegan Lifestyle Coach: Jenny Cheifetz January 7, 2026 Duration: 1:08:16

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Kathy Freston is a writer, advocate, and board member working at the intersection of culture, ethical food innovation, and the celebration of animal sentience. She is the author of nine books, including four New York Times bestsellers, and her work has been featured on national television and in leading publications.

She serves on the board of the Good Food Institute (GFI), a global network of nonprofit science think tanks working to advance alternative proteins. 

She also serves on the board of Switch4Good, a coalition of athletes, health professionals, and advocates committed to accelerating the shift toward plant-based living.

Through her writing, media voice, and board leadership, Freston champions forward-thinking ideas, lifts up the sentience of animals as central to a kinder world, and helps shape a more sustainable, ethical, and dynamic future.

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The Juicy Bits:

  1. Kathy's simple spiritual values: kindness, mercy, alleviate suffering, be a responsible steward of the planet
  2. We all need fun food to go with healthy food. We get it all as vegans.
  3. The same stuff that clogs arteries in the heart clogs blood vessels to the penis.
  4. Veganism means not contributing to all the -isms.
  5. Most Americans eat 250 animals EACH YEAR.
  6. Spirituality means considering the least among us.
  7. Individual protein needs depend on age, athleticism, pregnant, nursing.
  8. Fiber is your body's b*tch.
  9. Plant protein doesn't have growth hormones, antibiotics, preservatives, colorings, salmonella, ecoli.
  10. Eating a varied whole food plant based diet gets you all the amino acids and nutrients your body needs.
  11. Crowd out, don't cut out.
  12. Kathy's favorite foods: spaghetti and vegan meatballs, vegan burger and fries (and martini), pancakes, protein drinks (vega sport, FYTA, OWYN)

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Hosted by Vegan Lifestyle Coach Jenny Cheifetz, The Flirty Vegan is a warm and engaging space for anyone curious about plant-based living. This isn't about strict rules or judgment; it's about the vibrant, practical, and often deeply personal journey of aligning your choices with your values. Each episode feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable friend, exploring the many facets of a compassionate lifestyle. You'll hear discussions that go beyond food, touching on the ethical decision to honor animals, the tangible impact on planetary conservation, and the personal health benefits that come from this mindful approach. Jenny guides these inspiring and important talks, weaving together stories from guests and her own experience to demystify the transition and celebrate its joys. The podcast naturally delves into the challenges and triumphs, offering listeners a sense of community and realistic advice. Whether you're fully committed or just dipping a toe in, the dialogue here is designed to educate and connect, leaving you with both motivation and a clearer understanding of how these choices ripple out into the world. It’s an invitation to explore a more intentional way of living, filled with discovery and genuine enthusiasm for making a difference.
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