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WAIW | Taking a Vegan B12 Supplement

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About a month has passed since I first talked about my possible B12 deficiency, so I guess an update is in order, right? Read More »

WAIW | Healthcare Should Be Universal

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If your goal is to reduce suffering in the world, then pushing for universal healthcare should be a part of your activism. Read More »

WAIW | Am I A Vegan With A B12 Deficiency?

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If you're vegan or vegetarian, taking a vitamin B12 supplement is something you should do in order to avoid ending up like me. Read More »

  • Sep. 30, 2020
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#OurNewNormal | Podcast Launch

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The series I've been working on to showcase the experiences of vegans around the world during the COVID-19 pandemic is now a podcast, which is what the cool kids listen to, right? Read More »

  • May. 25, 2020
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#OurNewNormal | Alternative Travelers of Salt Lake City, Utah

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I talk with two other full-time house sitters, Sam and Veren of Alternative Travelers, about just how much has changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More »

  • May. 08, 2020
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#OurNewNormal | Chelsea Hildebrandt of Sydney, Australia

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Returning to Australia, I talk with Chelsea Hildebrandt about life in Sydney during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More »

  • Apr. 28, 2020
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