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Some mornings, it feels like the world starts at a sprint before we even open our eyes. Notifications glow on the nightstand. Emails are already waiting. The news feed hums with urgency. Before we have taken a conscious breath, our nervous system is in a low simmer of stress. If you are someone who treasures plant-based food, running on quiet trails, rolling out a yoga mat, or pausing to check in with your mind and heart, you probably know this tension well. You long to live

I still remember sitting at the dinner table at 17, pushing pieces of meat around my plate and feeling this heavy, confusing mix of guilt and grief. I had just started learning about factory farming. The images, the stories, the realization that my choices were part of that system, stayed with me far longer than any meal ever could. Back then, people around me mostly said one of two things: “You’re being dramatic. Humans are meant to eat meat,” or “Ok, but how are you going t

There is a moment that happens on almost every trail run I go on. My breath settles into a steady rhythm, the chatter in my mind softens, and suddenly I feel very small and very held at the same time. The trees do not care how productive I was this week, or how many emails are still unanswered. The trail only asks for my presence, my attention, my respect. That feeling is what living with intention and compassion points to. It is less about having the perfect morning routine

Some mornings, intention feels easy. You wake up before your alarm, roll out your mat for a few slow sun salutations, sip warm tea while the sky softens from dark to light, and maybe lace up your shoes for a short run. Your food is colorful. Your thoughts are mostly kind. Your body feels like a friend. Other days, intention feels like a distant ideal. You scroll before you breathe. You skip breakfast or eat whatever is closest. Your mind races with to-do lists, worries, and q

There is a moment that happens on a quiet trail run or a slow, steady hike. The chatter of the mind softens, your breath finds its rhythm, and your feet meet the ground with a kind of steady trust. In that moment, you are not chasing a finish line or a faster time. You are simply existing in harmony with your body, your food, and the landscape around you. For many of us, that is exactly what a plant-based lifestyle is about too. Not perfection. Not performance at all costs. J

Worried about getting enough protein on a plant-based diet? COO of Plant-Based Support, Bryan Dennstedt, busts the protein myth and shares his top tips for a successful transition. Plus, Dr. Niki reveals the nutrient almost everyone is deficient in.