When we first come to understand the huge benefits of whole food plant-based eating, we want to shout from the mountaintops and encourage all our family and friends to eat this way too. Sadly, our enthusiasm is more likely to result in push-back rather than interest. Here are some resources to help you deal with the lack of interest and criticism you receive:
- Social Disapproval as a Vegan – (7 min. video) Psychologist Doug Lisle discusses how to deal with people who disapprove of your dietary change.
- Dr. Doug Lisle: Discusses Friends & Family – live webinar recording, July 14 2016. (51 mins.)
- Getting Along Without Going Along – Doug Lisle (55 min video)
- Peer Pressure: What to Do When Friends and Family Don’t Agree With Your Plant-Based Diet – Rosane Oliveira
- Tips for Visiting Friends and Family Who Are Not Plant-Strong – Rip Essesltyn
- Dealing With Negativity from Family & Friends – Lindsay Nixon
- When Your Partner Isn’t on Board with a Plant-Based Diet
- The Pleasure Trap – (book) Doug Lisle & Alan Goldhamer (2006)
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