The kind diet was the first book I had when I went vegan, 13 years ago!! It was my bible! I still pull it out, every now and then, and even have certain recipes memorized.💜 I especially love the peach crumble, rustic pasta and date, apple cinnamon oatmeal! I can’t wait to check out the podcast! Thank you both, for your honesty, hard work and dedication. I feel so inspired.💕
I loved this interview so much!!! Alicia is the reason I became a vegan 12 years ago. I was at a bookstore just looking for some books on cleaner, healthier eating I bought her book "The Kind Diet". I read the whole book in one sitting and decided to go vegan overnight and I have never looked back! One of the best decisions I have ever made!
The Continuum Concept was my bible in those early years of motherhood; I had natural births and raised my kids co-sleeping, breastfeeding on demand, baby wearing, attachment parenting. It made life as a mother sooo easy and made for very happy babies (they literally never cried). Coupled with the book Simplicity Parenting, I would recommend those two books on parenting to anyone and everyone. What an entertaining and interesting conversation, thank you so much, dear ladies. ❤
I absolutely love how Alicia describes the health effects that happened to her as a result of her going vegan…. Health effects that she didn’t expect but happily welcomed! Everything that she described… her skin, hair, nails etc happened to me too. Now people get angry with me when I tell the reason how my hair is so thick and long. Lol. Thank you Ellen!!!
two of my favorites!!! i legit used to watch clueless like to fall asleep at night in school because it was my favorite movie. i can definitely align with her mentioning a heart softening after going vegan
I hated to see this end. I love Alicia. My son (4 at the time) inspired our family to stop eating meat and we all went vegan shortly after when I read The Kind Life. I read The Kind Mama while I was pregnant with my last child and was so inspired. Ellen your videos on gentle parenting lead me down a path to being the best parent I can be backed by research and study instead of feeling like I was just winging it. You are both treasures. Keep spreading love ❤️
Dear Ellen, I’m an Italian psychologist and loving mama of two amazing boys, I deeply believe in conscious, positive parenting and, as always (I’m a long time subscriber on your channel too) I’ve loved this podcast, finding it truly inspiring and full of joy. I hope I’ll be able to express myself at my best (as English is not my first language) but there’s only one thing Alicia said that I think could be triggering for someone.. “Never” (as “always”) it’s a dangerous word, and we should be all really aware using it… I’m sure Alicia has a natural kind attitude and probably she truly never raises her voice or loose patience, but the reality for the majority of parents it’s really different. We all experienced tiredness, irritability, even anger, and there are times when we “messed up” with our kids as you fairly said about yourself during the podcast. Anger is an human feeling, and we should model how to managed it, not hiding it, otherwise kids would learn to hide it too, or, even worst, they may learn that have negative feelings it’s wrong and not normal. I just want to say that maybe positive parents are kind and patient most of the times, but no one should be blamed himself if it’s not perfect all the time. The important thing during hard times it’s to control our reaction, breathe, step back and, eventually, apologize to our kids. I hope I didn’t sound critical, it wasn’t my intention at all (I adore both you and Alicia) but as professional I’m aware that social media can fix unrealistic standard and sometimes make feel people inadequate. I just want to say to all the amazing parents out there that are reading that I’m sure they’re doing their best, even if they make mistakes ♥️Thank you so much for your work, your content it’s always inspiring and profound. Kisses from Italy 🇮🇹
Omg THIS!!! Thank you for this! Honestly this podcast made me feel like a terrible parent when deep down I know I'm not. I'm a homeschooling parent of 4 under 5, and I most certainly don't feed my kids these perfect foods ALL the time, I try my best to, but it just isn't practical. And what kind of perfect angel parent never has to discipline their kids??? Or never feels overwhelmed and yells at them??? I know she said she makes some mistakes at times and gave examples...those examples are not real life. I'm sorry. I love Ellen, but is this for real? Lol. I would also be interested in knowing her day-to-day living situation, how much she works, how much help she gets from friends and family, do you have a spouse, does your spouse work outside the home, do you have a personal chef, housecleaner, nanny? All these things contribute to a person's parenting styles, as well as their patience level. I really try to live by a lot of what they mentioned in this podcast, but honestly it sounded like a whole lot of perfection happening over here. Not real life. That's my two cents anyways.
And I would like to add the financial aspect to eating so clean. It's EXPENSIVE! Organic, clean food is EXPENSIVE! Most people can only afford so much. I buy mostly organic when I can, otherwise we buy what works for our budget.
@@jenevivelancia3012 I agree! And we have! Unfortunately nothing that could supplement what we eat as a family of 6. We have a very tiny space for a garden. Maybe one day we'll have some land! 🤗
@@cassandramarie8046 oh my goodness 6? I can understand that being difficult. Just the fact that you consciously try to feed them organic is more than 90% of moms. I think the world needs a grocery store chain that's just local produce. Like a co-op or a farm store but in chain store style.
Wonderful talk! I have to say though growing up in the 60s when McDonald’s came around and all of the processed foods there was talk about it being unhealthy and most of us really did know it was bad. I think what happened is when more women were entering the workplace all of a sudden that information became less apparent. You two are wonderful parents. Keep it up
OMG! I thought about you and Alicia having a podcast conversation since the youtube video where you and your family visited her and her son! You are both so inspiring!
Amazing !!! Alicia you bring back memories of my childhood ....clueless was my favourite movie ... I had all the shirts that said “as if ““whatever “ Best takeaway was TRY to be vegan and that I can do 🙌💕thank you Ellen for always having great informative conversations ❤️❤️❤️
I loved all of this so much!! I didnt realise she made the my kind vitamins. I use them, love them, and recommend them to my clients because they are whole foods based. Thank you so much for making them! Another beautiful podcast. Thank you Ellen!
I also did ec with both of my kids and I recommend in 100%!!! My son was ~6 months when he stopped pooping in his diaper. Peeing was different but it was so nice to not have to deal with poopy diapers.
Imagine your an 11 year old boy and your mother goes on a national forum and tells the world about your potty training, that you still sleep with her, and she prechewed your food. I hope you wouldn’t do that to your kids… It’s Clueless.
I would love for Alicia to speak on the My Kind products in regards to the brand they are under being bought out by Nestle. Are they still as wholesome as when she created them? Is she still involved in the sources of ingredients?
I love Alicia! I raised my son like a momma bear- he slept with me, went everywhere with me, etc I wanted to be vegan with him but we were dirt poor so we ate whatever we could afford together xoxo
Hi Ellen, I usually listen to your podcast via Apple, but I had to stop by and tell you how much I love your podcast! Especially this episode was beautiful. I think you are a very knowledgeable person that I can learn from. TH-cam needs more creators like you in my opinion. Dear wishes from Germany
I wish I was friends with you two. I feel we are totally aligned with our values and your honest conversation is so important and inspiring! Ellen your podcasts really help me on my health journey, thank you so much for keeping me motivated
I loved this episode. I’m not vegan but I really like that both of you come from a place of kindness. It goes so much further than being intrusive,pushy or rude. 💕
I love the kind diet between your channel and alicias book I've transformed how I look at the world and food thank you for being so genuine and a great person
I also want to add my 2 year old loves to climb on my tv stand. My dad yells at him to get down and it doesn’t work he stays up there. When I or my mom calmly says to him “honey please come down off the tv stand” he gets down and runs off to play with his toys. In times of stress, I’ve gotten upset with him but I try to avoid that as much as I can. Children listen more when you speak to them properly as opposed to yelling at them.
I wish I have friends like you. People around me think opposite. According to them, child needs to know who is the boss. Sometimes I feel alone because of this. Thanks God, my husband is supporting me. And thank you. Your videos are so supporting for me too.
Loved this Ellen it felt more like listenig to two girlfriends having a catchup and talking about life then an interview it made me smile! Alicia is such a sweet person love her approach with life. I don't have any children of my own but if I ever get the chance to this sounds like an amazing way to raising children. Thanks for the insight💛
I am a listener who was not on board as Alicia said.. I've always been told that Alicia is "so weird" and doing things "wrong" and I went into this video with those perceptions, but I must say, I'm on board after this video and I actually want to do better after this video. Nothing about what I heard was "weird" or "wrong", it all came from a place of love and it all resonated with me.
Love you two together! Alicia you have been such an inspiration to me as a vegan and a mother. I am the only vegan in my family. We recently lost our home and was living out of our car until family took us in until we could get back on our feet. Being on the road was hard I missed my home cooked vegan meals and taking care of my body but I didn’t worry about it I did what I had to do to take care of my children and still managed to stay plant based even if it was Taco Bell 🤣… We also had to give up our dogs for adoption because no one would foster them while being homeless but they went to a beautiful family. Being a kind mama is something I strive for everyday. You have been my motivation to stay vegan and stay kind not only for my children but for myself. My children aren’t vegan but I am never going to give up trying but they do love your kids multivitamin gummies. Thank you for all that you do! I love you!
Vegan parent here of two little girls both being raised vegan. Lots of topics in this podcast interest me. I became vegan 8 years ago and I find it interesting that Ellen also was motivated by the animals last. My first motivation was environmental issues, then health issues pushed me further, and then moral issues around violating the self ownership of animals became my final motivation. The moral issue came last for me. I've also had a lot more success with my friends and family demonstrating health reasons for eating plant based than moral reasons. I'm surprised when I find someone who started off with the moral position - it seems to be the most difficult reality to acknowledge for most people. It's much easier for people to acknowledge health/environmental motivations. I think the moral issue triggers defense mechanisms, people don't want to acknowledge they've been immoral/bad. That's a difficult thing for us to do. Anyways, raising vegan children is definitely possible and they really do thrive being raised on plant based foods. My daughters have exceptionally high energy and notably cognitively more developed than their peers. Just make sure they are getting omega 3s and enough calories. Most other things come naturally enough.
I always love when vegan parents brag about how much better developed their own kids are compared to everyone else. It's so obnoxious, and I guarantee, not true. Like, judging the cognitive level of kids who you barely interact with as a grown ass adult is just weird, and makes no sense, because how on earth would you even objectively evaluate that? Are you studying them at their home? Do you know what's going on with them? No, so for the love of god, mind your own business and stop trying to compare your kids to other kids.
Do you know what Ellen intakes for protein daily ? Or what her thoughts are on protein ? I bought her book bundle . Recipes are great , however there aren’t a lot of protein rich recipes. Makes me wonder
@@StrangeOccultist I personally am not too concerned about protein. I get 100 g of protein a day without trying and then sometimes take a protein shake on top of it because I work out. When it comes to my children I just make sure that beans and lentils are regular foods for them. There's a variety of ways to prepare them we usually make them in some kind of a stew that is thick so it's easy to eat. Our oldest daughter Rose loves straight cooked soybeans though and she will gobble them up by themselves. But most people get way more protein than they need. Humans need the least amount of protein amongst mammals as evident by the content of human breast milk. Plant milks and in particular soy milk has a large amount of protein in it as well. Though we usually use oat milk because it has higher calories and the silk brand is fortified with B12.
Ellen my story was similar to yours. I became vegan after reading “how not to die” by dr Michael Gregger for my own health! It never bothered me when other people ate animals around me, but recently the ethical side had become a part of my identity. And now I feel responsible for sharing this beautiful non violent way of living with others
I first saw Alicia when she starred in the 3 Aerosmith videos (Cryin', Crazy & Amazing) and have been a big fan ever since. A beautiful woman with great ethics.
I love both ladies and really wish both would make more books especially Alicia!!!! Make another book we love your two you got I have mine framed/signed my favorite in the house :) Also, BTW Alicia love love the pink you are wearing!!!! Anywhere you got it from where we can order?
We need every type of animal rights activist. Aggressive and kind. What we NEVER need is an apologist (Alicia doesn't seem like she is👏). You can be kind and not be an apologist. Earthing Ed does it best. Edited as sadly Alicia is definitely an apologist and was sad to see her not take a harder stance on animals. Telling the world they don’t have to be vegan…come on. Hate to say it, but I would lean toward her being plant based and not fully vegan. She seems to be plant based for her health and not vegan for the animals.
If we didn't already know this about Alicia, you can tell she's been vegan a long time bc there's something about most long time vegans who get it when it comes to talking about or not talking about veganism.
Slutty Vegan is amazingggggg ! I went when my sister took me to my favorite !!!! Ben Platt concert in Atlanta. The cashier has a microphone who is full of energy and really welcomes everyone . 🎉 It is definitely a vibe . I loved it .
What I would give to have had any idea about any of this when my two girls were young!! I'm 56 now and wish I could "re-do".... for my girls foundations
Hi! You mentioned once about having enlarged tonsils and how your diet affected. Could you talk more about that? How can we help our kids and avoid surgery. Thank you!
Hey Ellen, you uploaded this video just when I was finishing your other podcast with Kori Meloy. Thanks for these great podcasts. May you have a blissful pregnancy and birth.💙
I was a vegan, but it didn’t work for my body. When I started eating more meat, my body started responding in positive ways. BUT, I truly believe that we all have different genetic makeup, and what works for one person, may not be the best for others.
How long? The body goes through a massive detox when vegan that for some could take a few years. If not that it could of been the lectins. Research Dr. Gundry's diet.
I feel like it honesty depends on what “vegan foods you are eating”. Vegan processed foods are terrible. If you can’t stomach killing an animal with your bare hands skin it, cut it, clean it, & remove its organs/fur/bones you should not be eating meat. If you depending on a 3rd party supplier to meat you contributing to the problem.
@@aquariusmoon3333 Agreed, however , does anyone know what Ellen thinks of protein ? I just bought her e book package (3) and they’re great except idk about the protein ? I felt horrible after becoming vegetarian because I didn’t eat a lot of protein so I do now. Idk just curious
Dude we are all the same species with the same nutrient requirements. We have different levels needed and different calories needed but we all need the same stuff. You were probably not eating enough calories or not eating enough variety. This really isn't difficult. If you really care about animals you will take the time to find a doctor who supports your choices and will help you. You will also be sure to look up chronometer and different whole food vegan recipes. I say all this as one of those people who failed at being vegan, "it made me weak", so I quit. I was so disgusted by these industries, and I started eating "local" and still, I hated it. So I took the time to get educated. And now I'm doing it and no problems. I'm healthier than I ever was. My problem was not eating enough calories and not eating enough variety.
This is the best vegan talk I’ve ever heard. I love Alecia so much. The way she says “just trying is good enough” - that really resonates with me. Going vegan seems like a huge mountain I can’t climb. She made me feel like it’s possible. 😍
Yes! I second this as something I need to hear as someone striving to eat more plant based. I went ‘all in’ vegan years ago and ended up in hospital. For various reasons it may not be possible for me to ever be fully vegan, but being acknowledged for trying, in whatever ways I can, is what will spur me forward (not people shoving doctrine down my throat).
It's also a leading cause of late life psychosis for your future kids and child abuse.....but that shouldn't say anything about the diet.....go keto too.....then eat only circus peanuts......
50:07 bear and I still sleep together. It’s not a big deal. I recall me and many of my friends (all females( slept in the same room (bed or floor) as their parents at age 11. That’s like the last acceptable year or when the kid stops. This was awesome content thanks so much, love Alicia. So cool she taught her kid at 6 months to pee and defecate in the toilet
I wish that Alicia could write a book about Peri menopause/menopause too. She's probably not there yet though. Im sure that she will at some point though. xx
The one thing I dont like is that Alicia listed all those people in Hollywood as vegans when they most definitely are not. KIM kardashian did a commercial for beyond burgers like, once. That doesnt mean she is vegan.
This world desperately needs more people like Ellen and Alicia. Thank you for all you do.
Yeah the world needs more people who take baths and flirt with their teenage son 😂
@@david-p8e6o can't you read?
I would love for Alicia to make a kind kid and teen book. Diving more into her parenting style and her and Bears favourite recipes
YES!!!
@@carolyn2197 hater
There are already books like this
Why would u want a book by someone who bathes, sleeps and flirts with her teenage son?
The kind diet was the first book I had when I went vegan, 13 years ago!! It was my bible!
I still pull it out, every now and then, and even have certain recipes memorized.💜
I especially love the peach crumble, rustic pasta and date, apple cinnamon oatmeal!
I can’t wait to check out the podcast!
Thank you both, for your honesty, hard work and dedication. I feel so inspired.💕
I loved this interview so much!!! Alicia is the reason I became a vegan 12 years ago. I was at a bookstore just looking for some books on cleaner, healthier eating I bought her book "The Kind Diet". I read the whole book in one sitting and decided to go vegan overnight and I have never looked back! One of the best decisions I have ever made!
She was the reason myself, my mum & sister went vegan 12 years ago also, we watched an interview she did on Oprah & the rest is history 💚
The Continuum Concept was my bible in those early years of motherhood; I had natural births and raised my kids co-sleeping, breastfeeding on demand, baby wearing, attachment parenting. It made life as a mother sooo easy and made for very happy babies (they literally never cried). Coupled with the book Simplicity Parenting, I would recommend those two books on parenting to anyone and everyone. What an entertaining and interesting conversation, thank you so much, dear ladies. ❤
It’s nice to see a mother care so much for their child. ❤️
Agreed! I wish everyone would be more kind and loving towards their children.
Love Alicia! I met her at a Kind Lifers meet up back in 2014 and she was so lovely, down to earth and kind!
I absolutely love how Alicia describes the health effects that happened to her as a result of her going vegan…. Health effects that she didn’t expect but happily welcomed! Everything that she described… her skin, hair, nails etc happened to me too. Now people get angry with me when I tell the reason how my hair is so thick and long. Lol. Thank you Ellen!!!
@@carolyn2197 stop drinking that haterade. Your insecurities are showing.
I read the Kind Diet in 2015 and have been plant based since! Thank you Alicia!
two of my favorites!!! i legit used to watch clueless like to fall asleep at night in school because it was my favorite movie.
i can definitely align with her mentioning a heart softening after going vegan
I hated to see this end. I love Alicia. My son (4 at the time) inspired our family to stop eating meat and we all went vegan shortly after when I read The Kind Life. I read The Kind Mama while I was pregnant with my last child and was so inspired. Ellen your videos on gentle parenting lead me down a path to being the best parent I can be backed by research and study instead of feeling like I was just winging it. You are both treasures. Keep spreading love ❤️
Dear Ellen, I’m an Italian psychologist and loving mama of two amazing boys, I deeply believe in conscious, positive parenting and, as always (I’m a long time subscriber on your channel too) I’ve loved this podcast, finding it truly inspiring and full of joy. I hope I’ll be able to express myself at my best (as English is not my first language) but there’s only one thing Alicia said that I think could be triggering for someone.. “Never” (as “always”) it’s a dangerous word, and we should be all really aware using it… I’m sure Alicia has a natural kind attitude and probably she truly never raises her voice or loose patience, but the reality for the majority of parents it’s really different. We all experienced tiredness, irritability, even anger, and there are times when we “messed up” with our kids as you fairly said about yourself during the podcast. Anger is an human feeling, and we should model how to managed it, not hiding it, otherwise kids would learn to hide it too, or, even worst, they may learn that have negative feelings it’s wrong and not normal. I just want to say that maybe positive parents are kind and patient most of the times, but no one should be blamed himself if it’s not perfect all the time. The important thing during hard times it’s to control our reaction, breathe, step back and, eventually, apologize to our kids.
I hope I didn’t sound critical, it wasn’t my intention at all (I adore both you and Alicia) but as professional I’m aware that social media can fix unrealistic standard and sometimes make feel people inadequate. I just want to say to all the amazing parents out there that are reading that I’m sure they’re doing their best, even if they make mistakes ♥️Thank you so much for your work, your content it’s always inspiring and profound. Kisses from Italy 🇮🇹
Omg THIS!!! Thank you for this! Honestly this podcast made me feel like a terrible parent when deep down I know I'm not. I'm a homeschooling parent of 4 under 5, and I most certainly don't feed my kids these perfect foods ALL the time, I try my best to, but it just isn't practical. And what kind of perfect angel parent never has to discipline their kids??? Or never feels overwhelmed and yells at them??? I know she said she makes some mistakes at times and gave examples...those examples are not real life. I'm sorry. I love Ellen, but is this for real? Lol. I would also be interested in knowing her day-to-day living situation, how much she works, how much help she gets from friends and family, do you have a spouse, does your spouse work outside the home, do you have a personal chef, housecleaner, nanny? All these things contribute to a person's parenting styles, as well as their patience level. I really try to live by a lot of what they mentioned in this podcast, but honestly it sounded like a whole lot of perfection happening over here. Not real life. That's my two cents anyways.
And I would like to add the financial aspect to eating so clean. It's EXPENSIVE! Organic, clean food is EXPENSIVE! Most people can only afford so much. I buy mostly organic when I can, otherwise we buy what works for our budget.
@@cassandramarie8046 starting a family garden to supplement groceries is a great idea. And you can say it's organic for sure.
@@jenevivelancia3012 I agree! And we have! Unfortunately nothing that could supplement what we eat as a family of 6. We have a very tiny space for a garden. Maybe one day we'll have some land! 🤗
@@cassandramarie8046 oh my goodness 6? I can understand that being difficult. Just the fact that you consciously try to feed them organic is more than 90% of moms. I think the world needs a grocery store chain that's just local produce. Like a co-op or a farm store but in chain store style.
Bold and unapologetic ✊🏽 yessss keep 🙌this🙌going 🙌, love you two!!!!
Wonderful talk! I have to say though growing up in the 60s when McDonald’s came around and all of the processed foods there was talk about it being unhealthy and most of us really did know it was bad. I think what happened is when more women were entering the workplace all of a sudden that information became less apparent. You two are wonderful parents. Keep it up
OMG! I thought about you and Alicia having a podcast conversation since the youtube video where you and your family visited her and her son! You are both so inspiring!
I love Alicia! Thank you for sharing this amazing interview Ellen, we need more people who believe in the importance of healthy habits.
I love Alicia. She will always be the 'IT' girl. Using her platform for greater good. She deserves so much more as do you Ellen🥰.
Amazing !!! Alicia you bring back memories of my childhood ....clueless was my favourite movie ... I had all the shirts that said “as if ““whatever “
Best takeaway was TRY to be vegan and that I can do 🙌💕thank you Ellen for always having great informative conversations ❤️❤️❤️
I loved all of this so much!! I didnt realise she made the my kind vitamins. I use them, love them, and recommend them to my clients because they are whole foods based. Thank you so much for making them! Another beautiful podcast. Thank you Ellen!
Ahhh! Have been waiting for this one since I heard you announce all the new guests on one of your recent videos! Loving the podcast SO much!!
I’m one minute into this episode and I’m SO excited. I love Alicia. You are her together in a room is a very powerful force!
Thank you both of you for this beautiful conversation! Currently pregnant with my first and this resonate so much with how I feel about parenting💖
Definitely read The Kind Mama. Alicia did a great job with that book.
It's a real pleasure to listen to a conversation between two such wonderful mamas and beautiful women in every sense of the word 💖
I also did ec with both of my kids and I recommend in 100%!!! My son was ~6 months when he stopped pooping in his diaper. Peeing was different but it was so nice to not have to deal with poopy diapers.
Imagine your an 11 year old boy and your mother goes on a national forum and tells the world about your potty training, that you still sleep with her, and she prechewed your food.
I hope you wouldn’t do that to your kids…
It’s Clueless.
@@Pavia1525 haha why all the hate? See you hating on a bunch of comments...
@@Pavia1525 you’re so cringe
Probably my favourite episode so far! Thank you Ellen and Alicia for such a beautiful conversation led with kindness, compassion and love. ✨
I would love for Alicia to speak on the My Kind products in regards to the brand they are under being bought out by Nestle. Are they still as wholesome as when she created them? Is she still involved in the sources of ingredients?
I didn’t know they were owned by nestle damn…I would love to hear her talk about it
Oh wow Nestlé.... Thats terrible right of the back
I love Alicia! I raised my son like a momma bear- he slept with me, went everywhere with me, etc I wanted to be vegan with him but we were dirt poor so we ate whatever we could afford together xoxo
Poor kid
@@Pavia1525He had a mother that loved and cared for him. More than can be said for you by the sounds of it.
Hi Ellen,
I usually listen to your podcast via Apple, but I had to stop by and tell you how much I love your podcast! Especially this episode was beautiful. I think you are a very knowledgeable person that I can learn from. TH-cam needs more creators like you in my opinion.
Dear wishes from Germany
I wish I was friends with you two. I feel we are totally aligned with our values and your honest conversation is so important and inspiring! Ellen your podcasts really help me on my health journey, thank you so much for keeping me motivated
She was my favorite when I was 16 and she’s my favorite at 41. I adore her and her adorable little son Bear
I loved this episode. I’m not vegan but I really like that both of you come from a place of kindness. It goes so much further than being intrusive,pushy or rude. 💕
I love the kind diet between your channel and alicias book I've transformed how I look at the world and food thank you for being so genuine and a great person
I really love watching the two of you chit chat, you’re both inspiring and I’ll be a better mama since watching this ❤❤❤
Alicia Silverstone is so interesting. I really enjoyed this interview. She seems very down to earth.
Can’t wait to ask my questions on the membership for August!!!
I also want to add my 2 year old loves to climb on my tv stand. My dad yells at him to get down and it doesn’t work he stays up there. When I or my mom calmly says to him “honey please come down off the tv stand” he gets down and runs off to play with his toys. In times of stress, I’ve gotten upset with him but I try to avoid that as much as I can. Children listen more when you speak to them properly as opposed to yelling at them.
I wish I have friends like you. People around me think opposite. According to them, child needs to know who is the boss. Sometimes I feel alone because of this. Thanks God, my husband is supporting me. And thank you. Your videos are so supporting for me too.
🤷🏻♀️same here
Same! But just know you’re doing a good job and keep on loving those little ones ❤️
You're lucky to have your husband
Loved Alicia, and the tone of the conversation. Congratulations.
Not into celebrities but man I really resonate with Alicia! Great interview and both wonderful and very inspiring mamas!!!
Ahh I love Alicia! She’s such a wonderful mother! Loved this episode Ellen! Thank you
im so glad you enjoyed it thanks for the support!
@@carolyn2197 you seriously have some major issues you need to resolve. Or not.. live in your misery for all I care 😉
LOVE cosleeping...the kids will know when it's the time to leave. I was the same with my kids!
Two of my favorite Vegans in one spot.
I love all these talks on raising vegan kids. You guys are so relatable and honest. Thank you so much for these conversations ❤️
This is my favorite podcast you’ve done yet. I just absolutely adore Alicia and her outlook.
wow awesome, I loveddd this convo too. it was so fun
Loved this Ellen it felt more like listenig to two girlfriends having a catchup and talking about life then an interview it made me smile! Alicia is such a sweet person love her approach with life. I don't have any children of my own but if I ever get the chance to this sounds like an amazing way to raising children. Thanks for the insight💛
If you ever decide to have children, Alicia's book The Kind Mama is a must-read.
you too are absolutely radiate positivity and wiseness !! love this one, beautiful friendship :)
This was such a great interview! Thank you so much for this! I love Alicia and I grew up with her movies! How did you get to be friends with her?
I am a listener who was not on board as Alicia said.. I've always been told that Alicia is "so weird" and doing things "wrong" and I went into this video with those perceptions, but I must say, I'm on board after this video and I actually want to do better after this video. Nothing about what I heard was "weird" or "wrong", it all came from a place of love and it all resonated with me.
Alicia’s cookbook The Kind Diet is amazing
Love you two together! Alicia you have been such an inspiration to me as a vegan and a mother. I am the only vegan in my family. We recently lost our home and was living out of our car until family took us in until we could get back on our feet. Being on the road was hard I missed my home cooked vegan meals and taking care of my body but I didn’t worry about it I did what I had to do to take care of my children and still managed to stay plant based even if it was Taco Bell 🤣… We also had to give up our dogs for adoption because no one would foster them while being homeless but they went to a beautiful family. Being a kind mama is something I strive for everyday. You have been my motivation to stay vegan and stay kind not only for my children but for myself. My children aren’t vegan but I am never going to give up trying but they do love your kids multivitamin gummies. Thank you for all that you do! I love you!
Loved this interview so much. Alicia is such an inspiration. I can tell she really respects and has love for bears dad…so cool
A ray of sunshine!! Thank you girls so much. You girls are blessing xx
Vegan parent here of two little girls both being raised vegan. Lots of topics in this podcast interest me. I became vegan 8 years ago and I find it interesting that Ellen also was motivated by the animals last. My first motivation was environmental issues, then health issues pushed me further, and then moral issues around violating the self ownership of animals became my final motivation. The moral issue came last for me. I've also had a lot more success with my friends and family demonstrating health reasons for eating plant based than moral reasons. I'm surprised when I find someone who started off with the moral position - it seems to be the most difficult reality to acknowledge for most people. It's much easier for people to acknowledge health/environmental motivations. I think the moral issue triggers defense mechanisms, people don't want to acknowledge they've been immoral/bad. That's a difficult thing for us to do.
Anyways, raising vegan children is definitely possible and they really do thrive being raised on plant based foods. My daughters have exceptionally high energy and notably cognitively more developed than their peers. Just make sure they are getting omega 3s and enough calories. Most other things come naturally enough.
I always love when vegan parents brag about how much better developed their own kids are compared to everyone else. It's so obnoxious, and I guarantee, not true. Like, judging the cognitive level of kids who you barely interact with as a grown ass adult is just weird, and makes no sense, because how on earth would you even objectively evaluate that? Are you studying them at their home? Do you know what's going on with them? No, so for the love of god, mind your own business and stop trying to compare your kids to other kids.
@@Nocturne22 You have anger problems.
@@Nocturne22 what is so wrong with people feeding their children a diet free from acts of violence and exploitation of animals gtfo
Do you know what Ellen intakes for protein daily ? Or what her thoughts are on protein ? I bought her book bundle . Recipes are great , however there aren’t a lot of protein rich recipes. Makes me wonder
@@StrangeOccultist I personally am not too concerned about protein. I get 100 g of protein a day without trying and then sometimes take a protein shake on top of it because I work out. When it comes to my children I just make sure that beans and lentils are regular foods for them. There's a variety of ways to prepare them we usually make them in some kind of a stew that is thick so it's easy to eat. Our oldest daughter Rose loves straight cooked soybeans though and she will gobble them up by themselves. But most people get way more protein than they need. Humans need the least amount of protein amongst mammals as evident by the content of human breast milk. Plant milks and in particular soy milk has a large amount of protein in it as well. Though we usually use oat milk because it has higher calories and the silk brand is fortified with B12.
44:22 so true. Loved this podcast!! ❤️
Ohh Alicia's book made me Vegan 😍 10 Years ago. I loove her🥰🥰🥰
amazinggg!
Love this woman! Hooked. Definitely going to start on her podcast. Thanks for having her on x
Ellen my story was similar to yours. I became vegan after reading “how not to die” by dr Michael Gregger for my own health! It never bothered me when other people ate animals around me, but recently the ethical side had become a part of my identity. And now I feel responsible for sharing this beautiful non violent way of living with others
I first saw Alicia when she starred in the 3 Aerosmith videos (Cryin', Crazy & Amazing) and have been a big fan ever since. A beautiful woman with great ethics.
Absolutely love Alicia! ✨Thank you so much for this! 🌱
Best Best video! Ellen and Alicia are two of my favorite vegans! 1000% inspiration and happiness to watch this 💕☺💕🌈
Wow it’s amazing you were able to get her on your podcast.
I love both ladies and really wish both would make more books especially Alicia!!!! Make another book we love your two you got I have mine framed/signed my favorite in the house :) Also, BTW Alicia love love the pink you are wearing!!!! Anywhere you got it from where we can order?
I love both of you! This was my favorite episode so far!
I loved the Kind Mama book! I still take Kind prenatals daily love them.
Two of my favourite people together ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much...this was beautiful and inspiring♥️♥️♥️
We need every type of animal rights activist. Aggressive and kind. What we NEVER need is an apologist (Alicia doesn't seem like she is👏). You can be kind and not be an apologist. Earthing Ed does it best.
Edited as sadly Alicia is definitely an apologist and was sad to see her not take a harder stance on animals. Telling the world they don’t have to be vegan…come on.
Hate to say it, but I would lean toward her being plant based and not fully vegan. She seems to be plant based for her health and not vegan for the animals.
If we didn't already know this about Alicia, you can tell she's been vegan a long time bc there's something about most long time vegans who get it when it comes to talking about or not talking about veganism.
She’s such a ray of sunshine lol love her
Slutty Vegan is amazingggggg ! I went when my sister took me to my favorite !!!! Ben Platt concert in Atlanta. The cashier has a microphone who is full of energy and really welcomes everyone . 🎉 It is definitely a vibe . I loved it .
I love this!! We do elimination communication and it's amazing!
What I would give to have had any idea about any of this when my two girls were young!! I'm 56 now and wish I could "re-do".... for my girls foundations
Amazing compassionate women. Thank you for this talk 💗
Loved this episode!! So good :) Did anyone here read Alicia’s book The Kind Mama, and is it still relevant today?
It's as relevant now as ever. Some of the things she talks about are more widely-known now, but definitely worth a read.
I loved this one. You both are so inspiring!
awe thank you for the support!
I was vegan and fell off the wagon and when I was vegan I felt and looked the best and I keep trying to go back but it’s so hard
I would die of happiness if you could have a podcast episode with Earthling Ed!!
I would loveee that. Trying to get him here to Hawaii one day :)
Russell Brand would be cool!
Hi! You mentioned once about having enlarged tonsils and how your diet affected. Could you talk more about that? How can we help our kids and avoid surgery. Thank you!
The immune system gets overloaded by bacteria in meat so it is really simple. Many meat eaters I know will never eat chicken because of that fact.
Pls do more with her! I just love her
Hey Ellen, you uploaded this video just when I was finishing your other podcast with Kori Meloy. Thanks for these great podcasts. May you have a blissful pregnancy and birth.💙
I love her. She is unique and amazing. 💙
Alicia, thanks for protecting your son from the harm and trauma of circumcision 💙
No more taking fore skin!
I wish it was talked about more. Circumcision is such a barbaric thing and should be illegal.
She’s awesome. Very well spoken and down to earth 🌍
I was a vegan, but it didn’t work for my body. When I started eating more meat, my body started responding in positive ways. BUT, I truly believe that we all have different genetic makeup, and what works for one person, may not be the best for others.
How long? The body goes through a massive detox when vegan that for some could take a few years. If not that it could of been the lectins. Research Dr. Gundry's diet.
Same I got so weak
I feel like it honesty depends on what “vegan foods you are eating”. Vegan processed foods are terrible. If you can’t stomach killing an animal with your bare hands skin it, cut it, clean it, & remove its organs/fur/bones you should not be eating meat. If you depending on a 3rd party supplier to meat you contributing to the problem.
@@aquariusmoon3333 Agreed, however , does anyone know what Ellen thinks of protein ? I just bought her e book package (3) and they’re great except idk about the protein ? I felt horrible after becoming vegetarian because I didn’t eat a lot of protein so I do now. Idk just curious
Dude we are all the same species with the same nutrient requirements. We have different levels needed and different calories needed but we all need the same stuff. You were probably not eating enough calories or not eating enough variety. This really isn't difficult. If you really care about animals you will take the time to find a doctor who supports your choices and will help you. You will also be sure to look up chronometer and different whole food vegan recipes.
I say all this as one of those people who failed at being vegan, "it made me weak", so I quit. I was so disgusted by these industries, and I started eating "local" and still, I hated it. So I took the time to get educated. And now I'm doing it and no problems. I'm healthier than I ever was.
My problem was not eating enough calories and not eating enough variety.
I grew up watching her in clueless and crush she matured into a beautiful mother
And she does not age, it seems.... She is beautiful from the inside, out ✨❤✨
I need to work on what comes out of my mouth instead of what to eat thats good !
Thats a good parenting tip.
Love Alicia and love her pink shirt!!!
Fantastic as usual. Thank you Ellen. 😉👍
The Kind Diet changed my life in 2009 💛
Thank you ladies for setting good examples for women everywhere.
This is the best vegan talk I’ve ever heard. I love Alecia so much. The way she says “just trying is good enough” - that really resonates with me. Going vegan seems like a huge mountain I can’t climb. She made me feel like it’s possible. 😍
Yes! I second this as something I need to hear as someone striving to eat more plant based. I went ‘all in’ vegan years ago and ended up in hospital. For various reasons it may not be possible for me to ever be fully vegan, but being acknowledged for trying, in whatever ways I can, is what will spur me forward (not people shoving doctrine down my throat).
It's also a leading cause of late life psychosis for your future kids and child abuse.....but that shouldn't say anything about the diet.....go keto too.....then eat only circus peanuts......
Loved this! Thank you very much!
Great Podcast! Thank you
50:07 bear and I still sleep together. It’s not a big deal. I recall me and many of my friends (all females( slept in the same room (bed or floor) as their parents at age 11. That’s like the last acceptable year or when the kid stops. This was awesome content thanks so much, love Alicia. So cool she taught her kid at 6 months to pee and defecate in the toilet
Love this!! My son sleeps in my bed and he’s 10 he sleeps better when he’s by me. I love that she’s normalizing this!!
@@deepsix1827 says the perfectly well adjusted commenter "deep six"
This woman has a gorgeous soul. Wow.
Can we just talk about how bear is like the coolest name ever ?
Love the talk BTW 💕
Loved this episode! Alicia seems like such a nice person.
I wish that Alicia could write a book about Peri menopause/menopause too. She's probably not there yet though. Im sure that she will at some point though. xx
Love the awesome podcasts!
I'd like to see you interview Nina and Randa on here.
The one thing I dont like is that Alicia listed all those people in Hollywood as vegans when they most definitely are not. KIM kardashian did a commercial for beyond burgers like, once. That doesnt mean she is vegan.