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A recognized expert and thought leader on the culinary, social, ethical, and practical aspects of living compassionately and healthfully, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is a bestselling author of seven books and currently writing her 8th. Considered one of the original "influencers" in the vegan / plant-based space for the last 25 years, Colleen is an acclaimed speaker, dedicated animal advocate, and host of vegan trips around the world. She demonstrates that compassionate, healthy living, eating, cooking, and traveling does not mean deprivation; it is the epitome of abundance and joy. An ...

Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, the “Joyful Vegan,” has guided countless individuals through the process of becoming vegan. In The Joyful Vegan, she shares her insights into why some people stay vegan and others don’t. Understanding that the food is the easy part of being vegan, Colleen turns her attention to what she believes is the most challenging - dealing with the social, cultural, and emotional aspects: being asked to defend your eating choices, living with the awareness of animal suffering, feeling the pressure to be perfect, and experiencing guilt, remorse, and anger.