Enjoy my conversation with Mariann and Jasmin from Our Hen House Podcast, from which I borrowed this episode description.
In this heartfelt conversation, author Colleen Patrick-Goudreau joins Jasmin and Mariann to discuss her eighth book, A Year of Compassion: 52 Weeks of Living Zero Waste, Plant-Based and Cruelty Free, exploring how compassion can be a guiding force during challenging times and offering practical ways to manifest it in everyday life.
This episode explores:
How compassion is often misunderstood and how we can reclaim its true meaning in secular contexts
The psychological barriers that prevent people from aligning their actions with their compassionate values
Practical ways to make a difference, from rewilding our gardens to support native pollinators to embracing a zero-waste mindset
The importance of starting where you are rather than doing nothing because you can’t do everything
How Colleen’s personal journey, including her relationship with her mother, shaped her compassionate worldview
Affiliate Links
To keep Food for Thought Podcast ad-free and accessible to all, I rely on the support of paid subscribers. If you're already one—thank you. If you’re not, please consider becoming one. None of the companies below sponsored this episode. They’re simply brands I personally use, love, and trust—which is why I’ve partnered with them as an affiliate.
If you make a purchase using the links below, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you—and you’ll receive exclusive discounts using the codes provided!
Complement Supplements
Everything you need, nothing you don’t. Complement makes targeted supplements for plant-based eaters, including B12, D3, DHA, and more—all from clean, trusted sources.
🔗 lovecomplement.com | Code: JOYFULVEGAN for 15% off all products!Plaine Products
Refillable, non-toxic, plastic-free personal care products like shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and body wash. Gentle on you, gentle on the planet.
🔗 plaineproducts.com | Code: JOYFULVEGAN for 20% off all products!Nama Juicer
My favorite cold-press juicer—quiet, powerful, and easy to clean. It’s become an essential part of my kitchen.
🔗 namawell.com | Code: COLLEEN10 for 10% off all products!
Additional Resources
👉 Connect with me 1:1 – Get personalized guidance whatever you are looking for. (One one-on-one connection is also a perk of the Founding Member/VIP level here on Substack.)
👉 Read A Year of Compassion – Daily inspiration to help you live with intention, kindness, and clarity.
👉 Travel with me! I host animal-friendly, luxury, all-inclusive vegan trips around the world, specifically curated to ensure high-quality, high-touch premium experiences. Check out our upcoming trips, and let me know if you have any questions.
👉 Check out my Recipe E-Books and my library of On-Demand Cooking Classes for recipes.
Share this post