Bill left a cushy job teaching English in Japan after 9/11 to join the Army as a Combat Medic. Vegan since 1992, Bill adhered to his plant-fueled diet throughout his rigorous Army training and deployment to Afghanistan. Bill now serves veterans as a registered nurse at the West Los Angeles Medical Center. In non-COVID times, Bill gives talks about being vegan, and appears at Veg Fests and Fitness Expos with the Vegan Strong team. We discuss how he survived as a vegan in the army, his two books, and more!
Here’s our discussion:
Important topics and points you don't want to miss:
>> Bill's journey to veganism and the response from folks around him
>> How Bill survived the experience of being vegan in the military (yes, it's feasible!)
>> The ways veganism is presented which Bill doesn't think are accurate or effective
Connect with Bill
>> Bill on Instagram
>> Bill on Facebook
>> Bill's website
Episode Transcript:
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