🎙️ SEASON 2 • EPISODE 2

The Hardest Part of Being Vegan Isn’t What You Think | Plantspiration® Unplugged In this episode of Plantspiration Unplugged, Stefanie and John kick things off with gratitude, real-life chaos, and a whole lot of honesty because this is the time of year when most people quit their health goals… but Plantspiration members are doing the opposite. They unpack the real reason people quit: it’s not laziness or “lack of willpower.” It’s dieting, trends, and unrealistic expectations without support, skills, or a plan that works in real life. From there, they tackle a big conversation: why “vegan” has taken a hit culturally and why the loudest, most judgmental voices online are making it harder for curious people to even try. Stefanie shares her go-to reality check (“Were you born vegan?”) and they make the case for compassion over superiority—because shame doesn’t create change, it creates resistance. They also break down how the meaning of “vegan” has shifted over the years (from whole foods to heavily processed “vegan” convenience foods), and why the trend may fade but the need for real health never will. 💥 The Plantspiration® Health Report: The episode closes with a powerful member-driven segment featuring highlights from the Plantspiration Health Report—real wins like improved labs, reduced cravings, better digestion, more movement, less stress, and a community total of 2,347 pounds released ...proof that this isn’t hype, it’s skill power. Finally, they preview this week’s class on the true MVP: fiber and why it matters more than the internet’s latest obsession. Bottom line: You don’t need more willpower. You need a method, a plan, support, and compassion ✅ WHAT TO DO NEXT 🌱 Subscribe to Plantspiration® Unplugged 🌱 Share this episode with someone who’s been told “there’s nothing you can do” 🌱 Join the movement → https://plantspiration.org 🌱 WHO WE ARE Plantspiration® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit using whole-food, plant-based lifestyle medicine to prevent and reverse chronic disease without dieting, restriction, or shame. ✔️ Physician-recommended ✔️ Veterans join FREE email: team@plantspiration.org ✔️ We volunteer our time so you have more time to heal Because your life matters — to us, to your family, and to the future.