<description>&lt;p id="9l5lq230" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto" data-pm-slice= "1 1 []"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Show Notes for Plant Your Seed Podcast: Episode with Areina Plowden&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p id="v4njt627" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p id="tfra4118" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Introduction:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p id="249jq686" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt;Welcome to a flavorful episode of the Plant Your Seed Podcast featuring Areina Plowden, affectionately known as &lt;a class="_1C3bQ gcBS2" href= "https://www.instagram.com/theveganfoode/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener" data-hook= "WebLink"&gt;&lt;u&gt;@theveganfoodie&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt; on Instagram. Joining us from the historic and vibrant city of Istanbul, Turkey, Areina shares her enriching journey as a vegan expat. Through her adventures, she has mastered the art of navigating cultural challenges, sourcing vegan ingredients, and adapting traditional recipes for a plant-based lifestyle, all while documenting her remarkable journey towards health and wellness.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p id="u0j8g745" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p id="w5rpo121" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What You'll Learn:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;ul id="jj8kz4lym77ebd724" class="oUvbR"&gt; &lt;li id="iq7xq4lym77ebd716" class="D4R9K" dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p id="rjth6125" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Areina’s Journey to Veganism:&lt;/strong&gt; Discover the motivations behind her transition to a plant-based diet and the health benefits she has experienced.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li id="mv6kq4lym77ebd718" class="D4R9K" dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p id="wwdjw129" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Navigating Veganism Abroad:&lt;/strong&gt; Insights into how Areina sources vegan ingredients and adapts traditional recipes in a non-vegan country.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li id="4vc5u4lym77ebd720" class="D4R9K" dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p id="b54s9133" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Overcoming Challenges:&lt;/strong&gt; Areina discusses the hurdles of maintaining a vegan lifestyle in a new culture and her strategies for overcoming them.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li id="bb6id4lym77ebd722" class="D4R9K" dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p id="l4teu137" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cultural Integration and Veganism:&lt;/strong&gt; Learn how Areina has embraced the local culture while adhering to her vegan values.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;p id="7ky37144" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Timestamps:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;ul id="cnrnr4lym77ebd760" class="oUvbR"&gt; &lt;li id="p9nyw4lym77ebd726" class="D4R9K" dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p id="8g0xl148" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;0:53&lt;/strong&gt; - Transition to a Plant-Based Diet&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li id="oup2b4lym77ebd728" class="D4R9K" dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p id="mvi3c152" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;2:40&lt;/strong&gt; - Changes in Health and Wellbeing&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li id="kjvao4lym77ebd730" class="D4R9K" dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p id="2tblx156" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;3:36&lt;/strong&gt; - Motivation for Veganism&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li id="ut9yp4lym77ebd732" class="D4R9K" dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p id="8nt04160" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;5:19&lt;/strong&gt; - Perspective Shifts After Going Vegan&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li id="67kjt4lym77ebd734" class="D4R9K" dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p id="h5adt164" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;6:23&lt;/strong&gt; - Challenges of a Vegan Transition&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li id="wtiqt4lym77ebd736" class="D4R9K" dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p id="1khi7168" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;7:18&lt;/strong&gt; - Family and Social Life Dynamics&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li id="5hrbo4lym77ebd738" class="D4R9K" dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p id="hew95172" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;8:11&lt;/strong&gt; - Hesitations Before Going Vegan&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li id="r4c8l4lym77ebd740" class="D4R9K" dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p id="bfzoh176" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;9:24&lt;/strong&gt; - Responding to Vegan Misconceptions&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li id="4vs6m4lym77ebd742" class="D4R9K" dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p id="9kh2k180" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;10:18&lt;/strong&gt; - Decision to Become an Expat&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li id="m0wz84lym77ebd744" class="D4R9K" dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p id="ghzu5184" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;11:33&lt;/strong&gt; - Expat Challenges&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li id="9vrc24lym77ebd746" class="D4R9K" dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p id="njodw188" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;15:30&lt;/strong&gt; - Enjoying Life Abroad&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li id="xpeyd4lym77ebd748" class="D4R9K" dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p id="n3ft5192" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;17:43&lt;/strong&gt; - Favorite Vegan-Friendly Country&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li id="3eyh04lym77ebd750" class="D4R9K" dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p id="u0vf1196" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;19:48&lt;/strong&gt; - Courage to Live Abroad&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li id="niu0v4lym77ebd752" class="D4R9K" dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p id="pv69b200" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;21:39&lt;/strong&gt; - Exciting Developments in Vegan Lifestyle&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li id="u18s94lym77ebd754" class="D4R9K" dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p id="hq58h204" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;23:11&lt;/strong&gt; - Tips for Vegan Expats&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li id="6aolx4lym77ebd756" class="D4R9K" dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p id="ci989208" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;27:03&lt;/strong&gt; - Resources for Starting a Plant-Based Diet&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li id="dist24lym77ebd758" class="D4R9K" dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p id="6t452212" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt; &lt;strong&gt;28:11&lt;/strong&gt; - Favorite Plant-Based Meals&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;p id="wv5wb215" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Resources &amp; Links:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;ul id="6ae644lym77ebd766" class="oUvbR"&gt; &lt;li id="3qcyu4lym77ebd762" class="D4R9K" dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p id="rv19w219" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt;Follow Areina Plowden on Instagram: &lt;a class="_1C3bQ gcBS2" href= "https://www.instagram.com/theveganfoode/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener" data-hook="WebLink"&gt;&lt;u&gt;@theveganfoodie&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li id="dmmrh4lym77ebd764" class="D4R9K" dir="ltr"&gt; &lt;div&gt; &lt;p id="3irkl223" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt;Areina’s recommended vegan resources: &lt;a class="_1C3bQ gcBS2" href= "https://www.instagram.com/happycow/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener" data-hook="WebLink"&gt;&lt;u&gt;@happycow&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;/div&gt; &lt;p id="awvav225" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Subscribe &amp; Review:&lt;/strong&gt; Inspired by Areina’s culinary adventures and expat life? Subscribe to the Plant Your Seed Podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Share how Areina’s story has inspired or influenced your vegan journey.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p id="xx51h465" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p id="8efns228" class="cmZdC fxo7u" dir="auto"&gt;Stay tuned for more episodes that bring stories of transformation, wellness, and sustainability from around the globe.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Plant Your Seed

Fred Ferris

Areina Plowden | The Vegan Foode

APR 11, 202430 MIN
Plant Your Seed

Areina Plowden | The Vegan Foode

APR 11, 202430 MIN

Description

Show Notes for Plant Your Seed Podcast: Episode with Areina Plowden

Introduction:

Welcome to a flavorful episode of the Plant Your Seed Podcast featuring Areina Plowden, affectionately known as @theveganfoodie on Instagram. Joining us from the historic and vibrant city of Istanbul, Turkey, Areina shares her enriching journey as a vegan expat. Through her adventures, she has mastered the art of navigating cultural challenges, sourcing vegan ingredients, and adapting traditional recipes for a plant-based lifestyle, all while documenting her remarkable journey towards health and wellness.

What You'll Learn:

  • Areina’s Journey to Veganism: Discover the motivations behind her transition to a plant-based diet and the health benefits she has experienced.

  • Navigating Veganism Abroad: Insights into how Areina sources vegan ingredients and adapts traditional recipes in a non-vegan country.

  • Overcoming Challenges: Areina discusses the hurdles of maintaining a vegan lifestyle in a new culture and her strategies for overcoming them.

  • Cultural Integration and Veganism: Learn how Areina has embraced the local culture while adhering to her vegan values.

Timestamps:

  • 0:53 - Transition to a Plant-Based Diet

  • 2:40 - Changes in Health and Wellbeing

  • 3:36 - Motivation for Veganism

  • 5:19 - Perspective Shifts After Going Vegan

  • 6:23 - Challenges of a Vegan Transition

  • 7:18 - Family and Social Life Dynamics

  • 8:11 - Hesitations Before Going Vegan

  • 9:24 - Responding to Vegan Misconceptions

  • 10:18 - Decision to Become an Expat

  • 11:33 - Expat Challenges

  • 15:30 - Enjoying Life Abroad

  • 17:43 - Favorite Vegan-Friendly Country

  • 19:48 - Courage to Live Abroad

  • 21:39 - Exciting Developments in Vegan Lifestyle

  • 23:11 - Tips for Vegan Expats

  • 27:03 - Resources for Starting a Plant-Based Diet

  • 28:11 - Favorite Plant-Based Meals

Resources & Links:

Subscribe & Review: Inspired by Areina’s culinary adventures and expat life? Subscribe to the Plant Your Seed Podcast on your favorite platform and leave us a review. Share how Areina’s story has inspired or influenced your vegan journey.

Stay tuned for more episodes that bring stories of transformation, wellness, and sustainability from around the globe.