In episode 40 I share some of the challenges The Sweet Tooth Vegan faced this year and how I plan to bounce back!  As always, you can connect with me via Instagram at www.instagram.com/thesweettoothvegan_ Thank you for your support! I can't believe we made it to episode 40!

In this episode I had the privilege of learning about lotus birth from my new found sister Jessi'Ka (also known as rawthenticjess on Instagram)! She shares her experience of keeping her placenta from the recent birth of her baby. We also had a fun chat about detoxes - what we Jamaicans call "wash out".  If you are interested in learning more about what Jessi'Ka is up to, here is the link to her Instagram page:  https://www.instagram.com/rawthenticjess/

In this episode I chat with Megan Kerry about her food blog and Youtube journey. She also gives tips on meal prepping,  shares her experience with raising children on a vegan diet, and more! Below are all her social media outlets... www.MeganKerry.com www.instagram.com/Megan_kerry_xo  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVTxfL6VlyIZEiFnAuwAnjg www.facebook.com/MeganKerry  Facebook Group - Plant Based Health for Women  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsU5QtzfvVX2DFcmIYM3aRg

In this episode I share a few things that I've experienced in the vegan community that are a turn off for me. Links mentioned in this episode: MIGRANT DREAMS - https://www.tvo.org/video/documentaries/migrant-dreams , SHOULD EVERYONE GO VEGAN - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kUIwTAKDz4FPiZNIhY8SG?si=7VOwknhtTje98LLz250cWw , DOLLARSTORES & FOOD DESERTS - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2xtBYF1uUam32LRfQCTMAi?si=ZcP7ePV4SX6gIiKiWIErjg

Who/what is The Sweet Tooth Vegan? It's been a while so, without further ado here is the reintroduction. www.thesweettoothvegan.com

Shaleena interviews Christopher, best known in the vegan community as Soul Eubanks, a videographer and animal activist hailing from Atlanta, Georgia. In this episode they discuss the difference between welfare and abolitionist animal activism, how Soul became involved in activism, common cristisms animal activists receive, and more! Follow Soul on Instagram at @soul_eubanks and check out his website www.souleubanks.com

Let's talk about blood baby, let's talk about you and me... In this episode Shaleena invited Kaitlin on the show to talk about...well...periods ;) Topics include: cycle syncing, seed syncing, foods and activities that support the different phases of the menstrual cycle, societal and cultural perceptions regarding periods, and a review on the menstrual cup

In this episode Shaleena chats with Maria (also known as Happy Beet on Instagram) about low waste living. Topics include tips on transitioning to a low waste life style, the relation between veganism and low waste living, misconceptions, and more!

Shaleena reflects on her recent experiences with operating The Sweet Tooth Vegan (TSTV) - a bakery specializing in deliciously handmade treats and a podcast dedicated to fostering genuine relationships within the vegan and plant-based community. Topics include: how TSTV got started, the story behind the logo, Shaleena's debut event at Ryerson University, and more! Visit thesweettoothvegan.com today! If you are interested in seeing the artwork of the artist that created TSTV logo, visit their Instagram page www.instagram.com/degaledesigns

In this season 4 opener Shaleena has an insightful conversation with her friend Sheldomar about the gentrification of Parkdale, climate change, veganism from an environmental perspective, different approaches for reaching out to "non-vegans", and they explore the question - Should Everyone Go Vegan? They start off by playing an icebreaker game called Last Time. Here is the link to Sheldomar's article that was published in the Ryerson University's The Eyeopener newspaper... https://theeyeopener.com/2019/03/through-my-eyes-veganism-of-colour/