Online Videos
Here are some of our favorite videos, perfect for when you need a little source of inspiration. They are placed here in no particular order and range from the practical aspects of going vegan, debunking myths about veganism, why be a vegan, our value systems and our consumption of animals, animal rights and animal agriculture, environmentalism and much more, from wonderful activists, vegan youtube accounts and more.
NOTE: Some of these videos may include recommendations on additional restriction of certain foods (aside from the inherent restriction present in excluding meat dairy and eggs), and/or diet culture language. Please take this into account if you're healing your relationship with food and/ or are recovering from disordered eating.
Watch with care, apply what works and leave the rest.
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Vegan educator and Activist Ed Winters
...on common arguments against eating a vegan or plant based diet
Ed Winters on All Things Vegan at the Private Parts Podcast
... a great discussion on veganism and vegan eating and the common excuses given to continue eating meat, dairy and eggs. If you've been wondering about some of the pros and cons when eating a vegan diet, you'll learn so much from this podcast debate
Vegan Cookbook Author, Activist and Vegan Educator Colleen Patrick Goudreau
...on the excuses we make for not going vegan, a great video to watch when you're transitioning to a plant based diet
Philanthropist and Vegan Activist Phillip Wollen
... on why we should stop eating animals in the famous "Animals should be off the menu debate" (segment only, complete debate below)
Full debate: "Animals should be off the menu"
Psychologist and Author Melanie Joy
...on why we love dogs, eat pigs, and wear cows: The psychology of eating meat and the concept of carnism
Moby
... on his journey when going vegan and why he made this choice. If you've ever asked yourself the question why go vegan, this TED talk will be very inspirational when switching to a plant based diet
Ellen Degeneres
...on why she went vegan, animal rights and our consumption of animal products
Natalie Portman
...talking a bit about veganism and making more vegan choices while she teaches us how to make chickpea stew!
Actress Mayim Bialik
...explaining why she is vegan
