NBSV 085: Val the Vegan Therapist on emotional/social challenges of veganism and coping with anxiety
- Karina Inkster
- Dec 1, 2020
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 18, 2022
Valerie Martin, a.k.a. Val the Vegan Therapist, is on the show to discuss the importance of navigating the emotional and social challenges of veganism, whether having a vegan therapist is important if you’re vegan yourself, and her favourite techniques for coping with anxiety (because who the heck isn't anxious right now?!)
Valerie Martin is a psychotherapist, coach, and yoga teacher based in Nashville, Tennessee. She’s also a Ravenclaw, Enneagram 7, antiracist ally, intersectional vegan and animal advocate, and Work That Reconnects facilitator. Valerie’s mission is to support the vegan (and veg-curious) community in their mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing so they can live more vibrant lives and be stronger advocates for animal and human liberation. She offers 1-on-1 virtual coaching and hosts the Vegan & Vibrant podcast and private community.
Here’s our discussion:
Important topics and points you don't want to miss:
>> Is having a vegan therapist important if you're vegan yourself?
>> Dealing with potential emotional and social challenges associated with veganism: what might these look like? How can we best address them?
>> Methods for coping with anxiety.
Connect with Valerie:
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Episode Transcript:
Access a full transcript of this episode here.
Mentioned in the episode:
>> Val's spoken word piece: Sorry // Not Sorry (A Poem Of My Journey To Veganism)
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Interview video:
Watch the video of my interview with Val here.
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