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How To Talk To Non-Vegans With Compassion, Clarity, & Confidence-Interview With Anita Marriott
Watch the complete interview here.
Have you ever felt lonely or misunderstood because of something you deeply believe in? For many vegans, navigating a non-vegan world can be emotionally challenging. Feeling isolated, struggling to communicate with others, or witnessing the disconnect between our compassion for animals and the world around us can take a toll.
Earlier this year I interviewed Anita Marriott. Anita is a former veterinarian and sustainability professional who finally connected the dots between people, animals and the environment. Upon turning vegan she fell into the depths of Vystopia (the anguish of being vegan in a non-vegan world). Unable to find the professional help and support she needed, she decided to become that resource for herself – and for others. Becoming a life coach gave her the skills and tools she needed to escape Vystopia and build a life she truly loves. Now she helps fellow vegans do the same. Because she believes that when we are at our happiest, healthiest and most fulfilled, we become the most powerful advocates for the vegan movement.
We discuss:
❇️ Anita's vegan story
❇️ How our brains form our reality
❇️ Success tips for vegans communicating with non-vegans
You can watch a clip here.
To connect with Anita:
Have you ever felt lonely or misunderstood because of something you deeply believe in? What helped you navigate that experience? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
Jennifer Shlomovich is as an Alignment Coach and Vegan Educator. She helps women move from self-abandonment to self-alignment by becoming more intentional about their choices. She is also the only vegan in her family and shares her journey about living differently from the people around her. She is also passionate about showing others just how delicious vegan food can be. To learn more visit https://www.theconfidentvegan.com/
As a pacifist, I frequently feel lonely and misunderstood. I'm told that I'm foolist, a dreamer, and not realistic. Wars are inevitable, I am told. But I don't believe that. So I remain a stubborn pacifist.
I've had moments when someone's comments left me feeling hurt or misunderstood. But when I recognize that I'm taking something too personally, it helps me look at the situation from a different perspective. I've learned that feeling hurt doesn't necessarily mean someone intended to hurt me. We can care deeply about something without expecting everyone else to feel the same way, and we don't have to agree on everything to respect one another.