In this episode of The Keto Vegan, I’m talking about what it feels like to be the only vegan in your family — the loneliness, the comments, the Sunday roasts you wish you could unsee. But I’m also diving deeper into something even harder to face: indifference. That blank stare when you speak from the heart. That shrug when you bring up the planet or the animals.

This episode was inspired by a tarot card that reminded me: we can grieve, but we must not drown. I’ll share a powerful story from my daughter’s childhood, why I stopped arguing with my mum about lamb, and what it means to clean the world’s water — physically and metaphysically.

If you're feeling frustrated, unseen, or just over everyone’s apathy — this one’s for you. You’re not alone. And you’re not powerless.

Best Moments:

“I prefer love on my plate rather than fear, sorrow, and terror and sadness.”

“It’s not just about the not understanding — it’s the indifference. Their indifference is astonishing, isn’t it?”

“The opposite of love is not hate. It’s indifference.”

“You can’t drown in grief — you’re not useful if you do.”

“Do your small but important part in cleaning the world’s water, physically and metaphysically. That will clean your heart as well.”

“We must take responsibility — but without martyrdom.”

“You’re no longer outsourcing your conscience. You’re taking responsibility for your actions.”

“Keep true to your beliefs. We attract our vibrational energy. People will start to pick up on it.”

Key Takeaways

• Feeling alone as the only vegan in your family
• Why this episode matters if you're the one who “gets it” when no one else does

• The infamous “Why can’t you eat my food?” comment

• Choosing to put love, not fear, on your plate

• Exploring the idea that indifference, not hate, is the opposite of love

• The pain of awakening

• No preaching, no burnout, no perfection

• Taking ethical action without needing guarantees

• “Stay true. Don’t match their frequency. Lead with love.”

#LoneVegan #VeganFamilyStruggles #VeganGrief #VeganSpirituality #VeganIndifference #VeganTarotWisdom #MetaphysicalVegan #VeganPodcastUK #KetoVegan #VeganHealing #EcoVegan #VeganEnvironment #VeganCommunity #VeganSupport #CompassionOverConvenience

Valuable Resources

For an extensive list of foods with their carb, fat and protein count, go here: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/1-what-why-and-how

For a keto-vegan start-up menu and shopping list go here: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/1-what-why-and-how

Host Bio

Rachel, a once morbidly obese individual, experienced a remarkable body transformation through the keto diet. Later, she embraced veganism and now shares her extensive knowledge and obsession with carbs in vegan proteins on The Keto Vegan podcast. Her goal is to demonstrate the simplicity of combining the keto diet with a vegan lifestyle.

Resources: https://theketovegan.life

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKetoVegan/podcasts

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/821471059206067

Email: rachelghinn@gmail.com

Think sleep is just for rest and recovery? Think again! In this juicy and science-backed episode of The Keto Vegan, I dive into the surprisingly powerful link between sleep and weight loss. Whether you're keto, vegan, both (hello!), or just sleep-deprived and snack-happy — this one's for you.

You’ll learn why poor sleep messes with your hormones, slows your metabolism, spikes your cravings, and makes you store fat even if you’re smashing your macros. Plus, I’m sharing practical, real-life tips on how to reset your sleep routine — without going all monk-like.

Perfect if you’re ready to stop blaming peanut butter and start blaming your dodgy sleep schedule. 👀

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How lack of sleep increases ghrelin (your hunger hormone) and lowers leptin (your “I’m full” signal).
• Why poor sleep raises cortisol and stores more belly fat — especially in women over 40.
• The weird but true fact that both too little and too much sleep are linked to fat gain.
• Why even five days of bad sleep can derail your weight goals.
• How inconsistent wake times impact your fat storage more than you think.
• The real reason you raid the fridge at midnight (and it’s not just lack of willpower).
• Easy tips to reset your circadian rhythm — without giving up your life.

#KetoVegan #VeganWeightLoss #SleepAndWeightLoss #KetoUK #VeganUK #KetoOver40 #WeightLossTips #HormonesAndWeight #KetoForWomen #CircadianRhythm #KetoPodcast #VeganPodcast #SleepCravings #KetoVeganTips #FatLossSleepHack

Evidence based research for this episode:

 Bailey, B. W., et al. (2014). Objectively measured sleep patterns in young adult women and the relationship to adiposity. American Journal of Health Promotion, 29(1), 46–54.

 Deng, H., et al. (2017). Short sleep duration increases metabolic impact in healthy adults: A population-based cohort study. Sleep, 40(10).

 Chaput, J., et al. (2012). Longer sleep duration associates with lower adiposity gain in adult short sleepers. International Journal of Obesity, 36(5), 752–756.

 Liu, J., Zhu, L., & Liu, C. (2020). Sleep quality and self-control: The mediating roles of positive and negative affects. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 607548.

 Engle-Friedman, M. (2014). The effects of sleep loss on capacity and effort. Sleep Science, 7(4), 213–224.

Host Bio

Rachel, a once morbidly obese individual, experienced a remarkable body transformation through the keto diet. Later, she embraced veganism and now shares her extensive knowledge and obsession with carbs in vegan proteins on The Keto Vegan podcast. Her goal is to demonstrate the simplicity of combining the keto diet with a vegan lifestyle.

Resources: https://theketovegan.life

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKetoVegan/podcasts

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/821471059206067

Email: rachelghinn@gmail.com

In this jaw-dropping episode of The Keto Vegan Podcast, Rachel uncovers the hidden global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) — and guess what? It's not just about your GP handing out antibiotics like sweets. 🧁

Modern medicine relies on antibiotics – for surgery, infections, C-sections, even acne – yet we're on the brink of losing them. Why? Because of how we farm animals, not just how we treat humans. 🐖🐔💉

Using insights from Professor Devi Sridhar’s powerful article (link below), along with deep research into how colistin resistance spread from Chinese pig farms to UK hospitals, Rachel delivers a vital, eye-opening, and 100% vegan perspective on a crisis that affects everyone.

🔑 Key Talking Points

✅ What is AMR (Antimicrobial Resistance)? → And no, it’s not you becoming resistant to antibiotics – it’s the bacteria evolving to outsmart them! 🦠⚔️

✅ The shocking stat: Up to 80% of all antibiotics are given to animals – not people! → Livestock farming in middle-income countries is a major driver of global resistance. 🐄📈

✅ Colistin: The ‘last resort’ drug 💣 → Learn how a 2018 study traced colistin-resistant bacteria from Chinese pig farms to London hospitals – via air travel and global trade. ✈️🌍

✅ Why you can’t just “make new antibiotics” → Drug development is slow, expensive, and barely keeping up. Only 2 new classes of antibiotics have been approved since 2017. 🧪⏳

✅ Why the UK is doing better than you think 🇬🇧 → Thanks to people like Dame Sally Davies, we’re actually one of the top 3 countries globally tackling AMR. But we’re still at risk if others don’t catch up.

✅ The vegan angle 💚 → If you needed one more reason to ditch meat, this is it: industrial farming is cooking up the next pandemic-level threat in its feed troughs.

#KetoVegan #VeganPodcast #AntibioticsCrisis #AntimicrobialResistance #AMR #VeganHealth #KetoHealth #PlantBasedKeto #VeganScience #ColistinResistance #VeganAwareness #PublicHealth #FarmNotPharma #VeganKetoPodcast #KetoVeganLife #VeganFuture #RachelTheKetoVegan

📚 Article by Professor Devi Sridhar

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/apr/02/antibiotics-stop-working-prescription-gp-animal-farming?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

Valuable Resources

For an extensive list of foods with their carb, fat and protein count, go here: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/1-what-why-and-how

For a keto-vegan start-up menu and shopping list go here: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/1-what-why-and-how

Host Bio

Rachel, a once morbidly obese individual, experienced a remarkable body transformation through the keto diet. Later, she embraced veganism and now shares her extensive knowledge and obsession with carbs in vegan proteins on The Keto Vegan podcast. Her goal is to demonstrate the simplicity of combining the keto diet with a vegan lifestyle.

Resources: https://theketovegan.life

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKetoVegan/podcasts

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/821471059206067

Email: rachelghinn@gmail.com

Welcome back to The Keto Vegan Podcast! In this episode, we’re diving into the sci-fi world of 3D-printed plant-based meat and lab-grown meat. Is this the future of sustainable food, or are we just creating ultra-processed Frankenfoods?

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

• What 3D-printed food actually is (spoiler: it’s not made with a regular inkjet printer, but that would be hilarious).
• The companies already selling 3D-printed vegan meats—yes, you can eat 3D-printed salmon!
• How lab-grown meat is made (hint: no animals are slaughtered, but animal cells are involved).
• The ethical debate—should vegans eat lab-grown meat?
• Why customisable macros in printed food could be a keto dream.
• The potential downsides—hello, ultra-processed food concerns!

Best Moments

• "These food printers are becoming more readily available, and lots of restaurants are using them for their menus."
• "This is the amazing thing about 3D-printed food. You can add the nutrients that you want to make them more nutrient-dense."
• "Lab-grown meat is not publicly available yet, but they reckon in two years' time, we will be able to purchase it as they develop the methods."
• "Would you eat 3D-printed plant meats? And would you eat, when it's available, lab-grown meat?"

#3DPrintedMeat #LabGrownMeat #KetoVegan #SustainableFood #PlantBasedMeat #VeganKeto #FutureOfFood #MeatAlternatives #EthicalEating #UltraProcessedFood

Resources & Links:

• Read the original article: Vegan Food & Living: 3D-Printed Meat - Frankenfood or the Future? https://www.veganfoodandliving.com/features/3d-printed-plant-based-meats-frankenfoods-or-answer-to-ending-animal-suffering/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawJOjy1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRFnhpzhZLB-Q1OmN63jZKLewBCg-XpjOmAFsl07KTQ-1eHm6S7_Qpkrzg_aem_OstLL6SAb7yayJRI0eKeqg#Echobox=1742471085

https://youtu.be/fQuooLTU2qs

https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/articles/3d_printed_food

https://vegfaqs.com/lab-grown-meat-companies/

3D Printed Plant Meats:

• https://altfarm.co/
• https://www.steakholderfoods.com/
• https://www.novameat.com/products

Final Thought:

Would you eat 3D-printed plant-based meat? And what about lab-grown meat—ethical revolution or vegan dilemma? Let me know your thoughts!

📩 Subscribe & Follow to keep up with all things Keto Vegan! 🎧

🚀 Next episode: Tofu Cream Cheese – My Attempt at Dairy-Free Cheesiness!

Valuable Resources

For an extensive list of foods with their carb, fat and protein count, go here: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/1-what-why-and-how

For a keto-vegan start-up menu and shopping list go here: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/1-what-why-and-how

Host Bio

Rachel, a once morbidly obese individual, experienced a remarkable body transformation through the keto diet. Later, she embraced veganism and now shares her extensive knowledge and obsession with carbs in vegan proteins on The Keto Vegan podcast. Her goal is to demonstrate the simplicity of combining the keto diet with a vegan lifestyle.

Resources: https://theketovegan.life

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKetoVegan/podcasts

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/821471059206067

Email: rachelghinn@gmail.com

What’s a houmous-loving keto vegan to do when chickpeas are too carby? Experiment, of course! In this episode, I take on the challenge of creating a ridiculously low-carb houmous, testing different tofu variations, playing around with tahini and miso, and even whipping up a sweet chili version that turned out to be an absolute winner.

It’s a messy, garlicky, taste-testing adventure—complete with a blender betrayal, some questionable measuring techniques (who needs precision anyway?), and a moment where I nearly forgot the lemon. Again.

🎧 Listen in to discover: ✅ How tofu stacks up as a chickpea substitute (spoiler: silken tofu is dreamy!) ✅ The battle between miso and tahini—who wins in the flavour showdown? ✅ How to make a keto-friendly sweet chili houmous that won’t wreck your carb count ✅ My final verdict on the best low-carb houmous recipe ✅ Why my beloved food processor got fired mid-way through

🧄 "What is houmous unless it’s garlicky? I mean, really." 🥄 "Tahini is very drippy. You know what I mean?" 💨 "The sweet chili houmous wasn’t chili enough… I might need to bring out the big guns next time." 🍋 "I forgot the lemon. Again. I always forget something, don’t I!?" 🥣 "It’s all very beige, isn’t it? That’s houmous for you." 🔪 "My lovely food processor betrayed me, so out came the hand blender." 🔥 "This sweet chili houmous has a gentle kick, but next time I’ll seriously spice it up and throw in some serious heat!" 🥑 "I also made guacamole. That might be a two-minute episode. It’s really easy. Just mash and eat."

Best Moments:

✨ The "Blender Betrayal" Moment – When you had to abandon your beloved food processor because it wasn’t playing ball, and the hand blender came to the rescue. ✨ The Texture Revelation – Realising that silken tofu gave the smoothest houmous, while hard tofu kept things more rustic and "real." ✨ The Sweet Chili Triumph – When you nailed the perfect balance of sweetness and spice in your low-carb houmous. ✨ The Lemon Forgetting Tradition – When you realised, yet again, that lemon juice is an afterthought in your cooking process. ✨ The Tofu vs. Chickpea Reflection – Coming to terms with the fact that "real" houmous (aka chickpea-based) might not actually be the only way forward.

📢 #KetoVegan #LowCarbHummus #IsItKeto #KetoSnackIdeas #PlantBasedKeto #TofuRecipes #VeganHummus #LowCarbDips

👉 Subscribe, review, and share if you loved this episode. And if you try making your own keto houmous, let me know how it turns out!

✨ Next Episode Teaser: I’ll be chatting with the lovely Dy from America about how the keto diet can be truly transformative for mental health. Don’t miss it!

Valuable Resources

For an extensive list of foods with their carb, fat and protein count, go here: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/1-what-why-and-how

For a keto-vegan start-up menu and shopping list go here: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/1-what-why-and-how

Host Bio

Rachel, a once morbidly obese individual, experienced a remarkable body transformation through the keto diet. Later, she embraced veganism and now shares her extensive knowledge and obsession with carbs in vegan proteins on The Keto Vegan podcast. Her goal is to demonstrate the simplicity of combining the keto diet with a vegan lifestyle.

Resources: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/the-keto-vegan

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKetoVegan/podcasts

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/821471059206067

Email: contact@rachelgtherapy.co.uk

https://theketovegan.podbean.com/

Are plant-based meats ultra-processed, synthetic junk? Or is factory-farmed meat the real chemistry experiment?

In this episode, I break down the biggest myth about plant-based meats—the idea that they’re somehow "fake" compared to conventional meat. After my brother-in-law smugly called my veggie burger “synthetic,” I did some digging… and let’s just say, the irony is delicious.

We’ll look at what’s actually in plant-based meats, whether they count as ultra-processed foods, and—most importantly—what factory-farmed animals are pumped full of to keep them growing unnaturally fast. Spoiler alert: It’s not vitamins and love.

So, if you've ever had to defend your plant-based choices against someone eating hormone-fed, antibiotic-soaked meat, this one’s for you. Hit play and let’s set the record straight!

#PlantBasedMeat #VeganKeto #IsItUltraProcessed #FakeFoodMyths #KetoVegan #VeganVsMeat #BeyondMeat #FactoryFarming #FoodIndustrySecrets #MeatMyths

Valuable Resources

For an extensive list of foods with their carb, fat and protein count, go here: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/1-what-why-and-how

For a keto-vegan start-up menu and shopping list go here: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/1-what-why-and-how

Host Bio

Rachel, a once morbidly obese individual, experienced a remarkable body transformation through the keto diet. Later, she embraced veganism and now shares her extensive knowledge and obsession with carbs in vegan proteins on The Keto Vegan podcast. Her goal is to demonstrate the simplicity of combining the keto diet with a vegan lifestyle.

Resources: https://www.rachelgtherapy.co.uk/the-keto-vegan

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKetoVegan/podcasts

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/821471059206067

Email: contact@rachelgtherapy.co.uk

https://theketovegan.podbean.com/