
Resources for improving communication on your vegan journey
BOOKS
Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An introduction to carnism – Melanie Joy, Ph.D.
Beyond Beliefs: A guide to improving relationships and communication for vegans, vegetarians, and meat eaters – Melanie Joy, Ph.D.
Getting Relationships Right: How to build resilience and thrive in life, love, and work – Melanie Joy, Ph.D.
Vystopia: The anguish of being vegan in a non-vegan world – Clare Mann
The Joyful Vegan: How to stay vegan in a world that wants you to eat meat, dairy, and eggs – Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
The Impactful Vegan – Robert Cheeke
How to Create a Vegan World – Tobias Leenaert
The Vegan Transformation: A Journey to Heal Yourself and the World – Angela Crawford, Ph.D.
Motivational Methods for Vegan Advocacy: A clinical psychology perspective – Casey Taft, Ph.D.
Animal Persuasion: A guide for ethical vegans and animal advocates in managing life’s emotional challenges – April Lang, LCSW
Living Among Meat-Eaters – Carol Adams
Mind if I Eat the Cheeseburger? And other questions people ask vegans – Sherry F. Colb
Crucial Conversations: Tools for talking when stakes are high – Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, and Switzler
Non-Violent Communication: A language of life – Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D.
Getting to Zero: How to work through conflict in your high-stakes relationships – Jayson Gaddis
You Can Change Other People: The four steps to help your colleagues, employees, even family, up their game – Peter Bregman and Howie Jacobson, Ph.D.
7 Best Practices to Inspire Loved Ones to Go Plant-Based – Angela Crawford, Ph.D. (e-book)
COURSES AND EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
Center for Effective Vegan Advocacy – courses on Effective and Sustainable Vegan Advocacy
How to Talk to Non-Vegans – Earthling Ed video
Solutionary Vegan Podcast – Effective communication and advocacy – https://solutionaryvegan.org/episodes
BLOG ARTICLES
Support on Your Vegan Path – Angela Crawford, Ph.D.
Coping and Thriving through Difficult Emotions – Angela Crawford, Ph.D.
Navigating Social Situations on Your Vegan Path – Angela Crawford, Ph.D.
Emotional Self-Care for Vegans through the Holidays – Angela Crawford, Ph.D.
Three Tips for Inspiring Healthy Lifestyle Change – Angela Crawford, Ph.D.
Navigating Social Challenges on the Vegan Path – Angela Crawford, Ph.D.
7 Tips for Inspiring Others Toward a Plant-Powered Lifestyle – Angela Crawford, Ph.D.
Speaking from the Heart: Keys to Effective Communication for Vegans – Angela Crawford, Ph.D.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
My Plant-Powered Resource Guide – books, documentaries, websites, and meal ideas for starting, sustaining, and thriving with a vegan lifestyle
Vegan Empowerment Resource Guide (created by Shanasy Bratt of Vegan Empowerment)