
Psychology Educator, Speaker, Coach, and Author
Psychology Educator, Speaker, Coach, and Author
With over 25 years of experience as a licensed psychologist, I am passionate about bringing my psychology expertise to empower people toward mind-body-spirit wellness, purpose, and compassionate living. I speak at conferences, podcasts, and other events to teach about strengthening resilience and well-being, and the psychology of thriving with a plant-powered lifestyle. See my Media page for recent presentations, interviews, and guest articles.
In addition, I offer psychology consultation and programs for organizations and groups. I have been an instructor for various organizations, including Main Street Vegan Academy, PCRM Food for Life program, and the PCRM CARING study.
My presentation topics include:
- Holistic wellness and healthy lifestyle
- Transitioning to a plant-powered, vegan lifestyle
- The psychology of lifestyle change
- Overcoming social and emotional barriers to lifestyle change
- Benefits of a plant-powered lifestyle for emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being
- The food-mood connection
- Emotional resilience and well-being
- Thriving emotionally and socially
- Finding and expressing authentic purpose
- Empowered and effective communication
- Values alignment and compassion
- Psychosocial aspects of thriving with a vegan lifestyle
- Plant-based cooking skills for better health and wellness
REACH OUT TO ME FOR SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS VIA MY CONTACT FORM
Classes and Programs
Check out my Plant-Based Nutrition and Cooking Classes for support in improving your health and fitness, and to prevent, manage, and heal chronic disease. Learn plant-based cooking techniques along with mindful practices for mind, body, and spirit wellness.
For compassionate seekers, healers, and advocates, I offer Transformational Coaching to empower emotional resilience and well-being, to find your voice, and ignite your authentic purpose.
Lastly, if you would like to empower yourself and/or others in the transition to a vegan lifestyle, check out the Vegan Transition Certification course.
Books
I authored The Vegan Transformation (Lantern Publishing & Media, 2025). This book, based on research with vegans, explores the emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of thriving with a vegan lifestyle.
I am also co-author of the Behavioral Medicine Treatment Planner (1st edition) and authored the e-books, Vegan Emotional Resilience Toolkit and 7 Best Practices to Inspire Loved Ones to Go Plant-Based.
Bio
Angela Crawford, Ph.D. is a psychologist, vegan educator, and award-winning author of The Vegan Transformation: A Journey to Heal Yourself and the World (Lantern, 2025). She holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. A speaker and teacher about the psychological benefits of veganism, she is passionate about the power of personal transformation to create a more fulfilling and purposeful life, and a kinder, healthier world.

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