Haus of FGV

Episode 47 – Podcast on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify Now!

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Another Tuesday means another episode of Tell Me Where I’m Going (Wrong) podcast.

In episode 47, Josh and I chat about modern-day addiction, from compulsive eating and alcohol to dopamine-fuelled distraction. We reflect on our personal experiences with instant gratification and the societal structures that keep us constantly overstimulated.

As always, it’s a barrel of laughs! All the links are below.

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FGV At Thurrock Pride

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Thurrock Pride is on the horizon and I’m involved!

On Saturday 14th June, 2025 I’ll be heading to the Thameside Complex in Grays to sit on stage as part of the Pride panel line-up. They have kindly invited me along to be interviewed about my decade and a half of living as Fat Gay Vegan, the adventures that spring from that name, and the activism that keeps me going.

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Why I’m Writing on Medium (And Why You Should Read My Latest Post For Free!)

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I’ve been doing this blogging thing for a long time now. Fat Gay Vegan has always been my corner of the Internet where I get to talk about food, community, activism, and all the little and big things that bring us together (or sometimes push us apart a bit hahahaha!).

But sometimes, a topic comes along that doesn’t quite sit in the same lane as where this blog motors along. It doesn’t mean it’s less important. Just different. And for that kind of writing, I use a platform called Medium.

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Why Does My Vegan Activism Look Like A Party?

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There’s a lot to admire when it comes to how people raise awareness about veganism. Marches, campaigns, hard-hitting documentaries, online debates, digital content. It’s all part of the movement.

But me? I’ve always preferred to live loudly, openly, and unapologetically as a vegan while I create celebratory spaces. I like to plan parties and I want as many non-vegans as possible to join me.

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Why Vegans Should Care About Trans Rights

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Sometimes people ask why I talk about more than just food on this blog. Shouldn’t a vegan blog just be about plant-based eating, restaurant tips, and which vegan sausage roll is London’s finest?

For me, veganism has always been about more than what’s on the plate.

If we’re talking about justice for animals, how can we ignore justice for people? If we’re pushing back against systems that profit from suffering, how can we turn a blind eye when those systems hurt our fellow humans?

That’s why I believe vegan activists should care about trans rights.

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Neat Burger Is Closing But That Doesn’t Mean Veganism Is Failing

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I was scrolling recently when I saw a headline that made my heart sink a little. Another vegan food outlet shutting its doors. Not just any outlet either, but Neat Burger, the high-profile chain backed by none other than Lewis Hamilton.

It’s not a great feeling seeing a business dedicated to plant-based food disappear from our streets, but I remain hopeful and don’t see this a failing of veganism.

Keep reading below for my full take.

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Would You Eat Meat If You Had A Year To Live?

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I was catching up with friends a few days ago in a Soho pub when I was asked a peculiar question.

It was a pleasant but not particularly unique West End pub and everyone around the table was friendly. It was a good time with laughter and socialising. Not unlike hundreds or thousands of social situations I’ve experienced.

And then I was asked by a non-vegan, “If you found out you only had a year to live, would you eat meat for the final year of your life?”.

How did I react? Keep reading below to find out.

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My First Ever Instagram Post Was a Beautiful Disaster

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I’ve just realised something both hilarious and heartwarming.

My first ever Instagram post was made all the way back on 27 May, 2013. That means I have been faffing about on the app for nearly 12 years. A dozen years of food pics, community updates, bad choices, and thankfully not too many selfies.

But here is the twist. My blog actually started in December 2010. That is two and a half years of vegan ramblings online before I ever even thought to open the Instagram app. Why did it take me so long?

Keep reading to see the extremely average photo that started it all.

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Veganism Is More Than What We Eat

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I have said it before and I will most definitely say it many, many more times.

Veganism is more than what we eat.

While plant-based eating gets the most attention, a comprehensive and effective vegan lifestyle is about living in a way that seeks to avoid harm to animals in all areas of life.

Starting your vegan journey usually starts for most of us by swapping out meat and dairy, but it is important to acknowledge that compassionate living goes well beyond what is on our plates.

Keep reading the full blog post below.

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Mini festive market 2023

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If you think it feels like a long, long time since I’ve posted on the blog you are completely correct.

The reason I’m coming back to speak to you all after all this time is because it’s the end of 2023 and I’m inviting you to a celebration!

To celebrate this blog being alive and well again, I’m thrilled to announce that I’m hosting a vegan mini festive market in conjunction with vegan food charity, Made in Hackney.

Please join us in The Redmond Community Centre on Saturday December 16th, 2023 between 11am and 4pm for festive fun, gift shopping with local traders, tombola, live music, and time to socialise with friends old and new.

Drop in anytime across the day and say hi… we can’t wait to see you! The market is in support of all the crucial work Made in Hackney does around plant-based food security and nutrition.

Independent traders and stalls will include:

VG Coffee – selling hot drinks and hand held nibbles
I AM NUT OK – award-winning plant-based cheeses perfect for your festive table
Pinkeens Prints – gift ideas including hand-painted mugs in support of London wildlife conservation
Ecotricity – chat with Britain’s leading ethically-sourced energy company
Made In Hackney – chat with us about or community classes and masterclasses
Citizen Cake – homestyle cakes and bakes
Con Pasión Perú – cook-at-home Peruvian tamales and snacks
Cake Cult – decadent cookies, cakes, and tray bakes
Canopy Indoor Plants – plants and pots for you to buy for loved ones… or yourself!
Copperhouse Chocolate – handmade artisan chocolates and chocolate drink mixes
POH Books – specialist in African and Caribbean books for all ages… including vegan recipes!
Singing Santa – the jolly old man will be on the mic singing your favourite pop songs

Extra note: FGV and Made In Hackney would like to thank Ecotricity for financially supporting this event. If you would like to find out more about this ethical energy supplier, click here for a quote. Ecotricity will kindly donate money to Made In Hackney for each new customer signing up via that link.