How Vegan Changemakers Can Thrive (Not Just Survive) Interview With Amy Brink-Peterson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVgKZvA4I5k

Being a vegan in a non-vegan world can feel overwhelming and, at times, deeply lonely. There's grief that comes with becoming aware of the treatment of animals, a weight that not everyone around you understands. Add to that the isolation that can show up at family gatherings or social events, and it can begin to feel like you’re walking this path on your own. .

For many vegan changemakers, burnout can become an all-too-familiar experience. When you care deeply about the well-being of animals, the planet, and other people, it’s easy to carry the weight of it all on your shoulders. There can be a constant sense of urgency, a feeling that you should be doing more, speaking up more, giving more—often at the expense of your own wellbeing. Over time, this can lead to emotional exhaustion, disconnection, and even questioning your ability to keep showing up for the causes you care about. But the truth is, your compassion doesn’t have to come at the cost of yourself. Sustaining this path requires not just caring for others, but learning how to care for yourself in deeper, more intentional ways.

I recently interviewed Amy Brink-Peterson. Amy is a Plant-Based Health Coach who supports changemakers who feel depleted, stretched too thin, or disconnected from their own wellbeing to rebuild their health, resilience, and vitality so they can sustainably lead and thrive in their advocacy and lives. Rooted in whole-foods plant-based living and a transformative Woman-Centered Coaching approach, Amy’s coaching goes beyond surface-level habit change to guide clients through deep identity transformation, empowering them to step into their full potential as leaders and visionaries.

Drawing from her own experience with burnout and the profound, challenging, and beautiful transformation of becoming a mother, Amy is deeply passionate about helping others care for their health as the foundation for long-term impact. She believes veganism is a practice of loving kindness that extends not only to non-human animals, but also to ourselves. Amy is trained and certified by Food Revolution Network and continues to expand her expertise through advanced training with The Institute for Woman-Centered Coaching and collaboration with vegan psychologist Clare Mann. Based in the Netherlands, she offers coaching in both English and Dutch to clients around the world.

We discuss:

• Our vegan stories

• Burnout experiences as women and vegan changemakers

• Tips for vegans navigating isolation and loneliness

Check out this clip.

To check out Amy's work visit https://www.coachamy.nl/home. What challenges have you faced as a changemaker? What tips do you have?

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Jennifer Shlomovich is a Plant-Powered Lifestyle-Educator on a mission to help others improve their health by eating more plants. Jennifer is also passionate about educating others about the realities of animal agriculture and how embodying a vegan lifestyle is a beautiful experience. As the only vegan in her household, she knows firsthand how challenging it can be to stay true to your values when the people around you aren’t on the same path. For years, she put everyone else’s needs ahead of her own, but through her journey, she discovered the power of setting boundaries, living by her values, and confidently prioritizing her well-being. On her YouTube channel, The Confident Vegan, she shares inspiring interviews, practical tips, and empowering conversations about what it really means to live in alignment with your values. She is also the co-host of That Vegan Morning Show with Kimberly Winters of the Did You Bring The Hummus podcast.