Switch4good

The work of fighting to make the world a better place for all sentient beings can be fraught with adversity, leaving even the most resolute of us disheartened at times. And that’s why we’re so thankful for today’s guest, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau because she’s a breath of fresh air and an exemplar of how thought leaders can inspire change through the power of positivity. Known as the Joyful Vegan, Colleen is a long-time animal activist, producer, and host of the podcasts Animalogy and Food For Thought, host of vegan trips all over the world, and bestselling author of seven books. She’s also been a regular contributor to NPR. She’s appeared on the Food Network, and her recipes have been featured on Oprah.com. Always optimistic, extremely persuasive, and very quotable, we are super thrilled to welcome her to the show today! “We have cognitive dissonance, and that means we’re having difficulty holding two ideas at the same time. And that creates dissonance. That creates discomfort. And in order to reconcile that