#88 How to Cope When You’re the Only Vegan in the Family

The Keto Vegan

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.”

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#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

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