It's our first episode of 2021 so Nikki and I talk about how you can have the best 2021 starting with self appreciation from a hard 2020 and deeming yourself worthy!!!! Follow me @reluctantveganson on instagram for food and tidbits, I'm also going to be starting a tiktok soon be on the lookout and please like, review and subscribe to the podcast!!!!!!
Jan 02, 2021•49 min•Ep. 30
We're back from our trip and one thing that people find difficult is how to eat vegan on vacations that aren't catered to vegans. Well fear not Nikki and I are here to tell you about all the wonderful food we ate and how to always be creative and find opportunities to ask for the food you truly desire even if its not necessarily on the menu!!!! Please like, subscribe and review the podcast and follow me on instagram @reluctantveganson!!!!!
Dec 26, 2020•48 min•Ep. 29
i'm baack and joined by Nikki Neretin as we discuss traveling during COVID-19 and we'll be talking more in depth about what the travels were physically like in the future. In this episode however we talked about worries we had before traveling and worries people might have daily during this pandemic. Follow me at reluctantveganson on instagram where I will be posting food, book reviews and honestly anything that interests me so hope you enjoy!!!!! If you enjoy listening please like, review and s...
Dec 21, 2020•43 min•Ep. 28
Hey everybody Nikki and I are back and we talk about how it sometimes feels tough to make friends as you progress through life and people get busier and later in the conversation we talk about the legendary coach Jim Valvano and his unforgettable speech at the ESPY's talking about what it means to us to laugh, cry and think every day. Hope you guys enjoy and please follow me on instagram @reluctantveganson I post vegan food and stuff about the podcast and also like, subscribe and review the podc...
Dec 05, 2020•46 min•Ep. 27
Hey everybody, its a few days late but Happy Thanksgiving to all and Happy Birthday to my dad Ted!!!!!! Nikki and I talk about what goes into a vegan thanksgiving feast and how it is the same except without those twenty pounds of turkey in the fridge. We also talk about how we went to the Rabbis down the block from us for dinner last night, we had so many leftovers and still didn't eat them!!! One of the people there demonstrated a prime example of why the holidays get difficult for people as he...
Nov 28, 2020•45 min•Ep. 26
Hey everybody what is going on, I am joined by Nikki Neretin and we're talking about howI got a crash course in gas delivery yesterday, Lili is back home and we all have a fear of people talking badly about us hear Nikki's solution!!!! Follow me @reluctantveganson on instagram I post food and about my life and please like, rate and review the podcast!!!!!
Nov 21, 2020•54 min•Ep. 25
Hey everybody, I am once again joined by Nikki Neretin as we talk about her recent acting adventures, and you can find anything online so I found an article I thought was ridiculous and commented on it. The article is titled ten arguments from social science against same sex marriage and I find the entire thing ridiculous. If you enjoy this episode please leave a review and you can find me @reluctantveganson on instagram or email me at reluctantveganson@gmail.com
Nov 14, 2020•54 min•Ep. 24
Hey everybody, election season is winding down and it's a nerve wrecking time we talk about what we're seeing in the election, Oregon also just decriminalized small possession of drugs so we talk about how we feel about drug laws changing spoiler alert we like them. Lastly my birthday is coming up on Wednesday so we spend a little bit of time talking about that. If you enjoy the episode like, and review the podcast, follow me @reluctantveganson on instagram and email me with any comments, questi...
Nov 07, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 23
Hey everybody, Happy Halloween I am joined by Nikki Neretin as we talk about fall cooking and as the days get colder and shorter Seasonal Affective Disorder is a common occurrence even if you aren't aware of it. We talk about signs and what you can do to combat it. Follow me @ReluctantVeganSon on instagram and please review if you enjoy this episode!!!!
Oct 31, 2020•37 min•Ep. 22
In this episode I'm joined by the incomparable Nikki Neretin as we talk about how what you're doing actually occurs through your thoughts and feelings. We do this by going through my schedule from a recent day. We also talk a bit about reevaluation counseling which we do as a family hope you enjoy and please leave a review!!!!! Follow me @reluctantveganson on instagram and email me at reluctantveganson@gmail.com with comments, questions or concerns.
Oct 24, 2020•46 min•Ep. 21
Episode 20!!!!!!!! I am so excited to have made 20 episodes and be joined by Nikki Neretin. We finally talked about our news and goods after nit doing it last time!!!! Check out my other episodes if you haven't. Please leave a review and like the episodes it would help a ton and follow me @reluctantvegansomn on instagram.
Oct 17, 2020•44 min•Ep. 20
Hey everybody in this episode of the Reluctant Vegan Son I am talking with the amazing happily vegan mom Nikki Neretin about her accepting a new job in Alaska working in a fishing village as a vegan. We also talk about dieting and how it has a negative connotation and how to make food delicious with MSG but it also has downsides. If you enjoy please leave a review it would help a ton and message me @reluctantveganson on instagram with any comments questions and concerns or email me at reluctantv...
Oct 10, 2020•45 min•Ep. 19
Hey everybody what is going on, I am joined by the incomparable Nikki Neretin and the conversation actually went to religion. We are what you would consider fairly conservative jewish traditionally but not very religious and it is interesting to talk about. We also talk about how healthy soy is for you because there is a lot of questions surrounding it. Follow me @reluctantveganson on instagram follow and message me with any comments or questions. Enjoy and remember to eat your veggies!!!!...
Oct 03, 2020•46 min•Ep. 18
I am joined by my good friend Jeremy who I go all the way back to elementary school with!!! With so much going on we talk about our views and opinions of the election coming up and Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death. We also talk about what we have been trying to do cooking wise we both keep trying to do new things and keep cooking exciting foods. Follow me on instagram @reluctantveganson I post a lot of vegan food and message me with any comments questions or concerns!!!!
Sep 26, 2020•57 min•Ep. 17
Hey everybody, I am so excited for this episode. Yesterday I went skydiving with some of my closest friends in New Paltz and my former suite-mates Josh, Jake and Prince. After we came back we recorded this episode talking about our experience and hanging out. It was a lot of fun and I think you will enjoy it. Follow me @reluctantveganson on instagram and message me at reluctantveganson@gmail.com with any comments questions or concerns.
Sep 12, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 16
Hey everybody what is up this is the 15th episode already and in this episode I am joined by NIkki Neretin and we talk about what is new and good in our lives and our views of this messed up countries messed up situation. Follow me on instagram @reluctantveganson message me with any comments, questions or concerns or you can email me at reluctantveganson@gmail.com.
Sep 05, 2020•49 min
Hey everybody, join NIkki Neretin and I as we talk about my new job working and cooking some non vegan food and my mental state regarding that and my evolving vegan values. We also talk about our favorite game poker which I have played since I was 3 and is a full family affair for the Neretin Greenberg's follow me @reluctantveganson on instagram and message or email me with any comments, questions or concerns at reluctantveganson@gmail.com
Aug 29, 2020•45 min•Ep. 14
I moved up to COLLEGE!!!!!! Will I go back to my old habits will I not? I am joined by my mother as we talk about my transition and how I am eating!!! Follow me @RluctantVeganSon on instagram and message me with any comments, questions, concerns. Stay safe and eat your veggies!!!
Aug 22, 2020•45 min•Ep. 13
Hey everybody, I, the Reluctant Vegan Son am back for another episode with my non reluctantly vegan mother. We talk about fears and failures and how they are have such negative connotations in this society while only being constructs of the imagination. We talk about some of our own fears and our favorite ways to discharge them and talk about my drivers test which did not go as planned. Follow me @ ReluctantVeganSon on instagram and message me with any comments questions or concerns you can also...
Aug 15, 2020•47 min
In this episode I am joined by the amazing relationship and intimacy coach Kathryn VerBrugge who my family had the absolute pleasure to quarantine with. We talk about her journey that has made her want to be a intimacy coach and our favorite show Love on the Spectrum and lots of other wonderful things check it out!!! Follow me @reluctantveganson on instagram message me with comments questions and concerns I post every other day and you can follow Kathryn @KathrynVerBrugge who has wonderful conte...
Aug 09, 2020•57 min•Ep. 11
Join the lovely Nikkin Neretin, wonderful Kathryn VerBrugge and me as we have our first live streamed episode on instagram while we ate dinner. One of the best things about this quarantine is that we are all together and able to eat dinner together every night as a family. We talked about a lot as different things kept coming up but some highlights our experiences with the american education and is the return of sports a good thing or a bad thing? Follow me @ReluctantVeganSon on instagram and ei...
Aug 01, 2020•46 min•Ep. 10
What is up in this episode I am joined once again by Nikki Neretin and we talk about what our superpowers would be and what we would do with them. Also about how nowadays you can do anything and post it online and influence people for better or worse. Follow me @ReluctantVeganSon on instagram message me with any comments questions or concerns and to don't forget eat your veggies!!!!!
Jul 25, 2020•43 min
This is a trailer for my podcast Reluctant Vegan Son check it out, eat your veggies and if you like my content follow me on instagram I post a lot @ReluctantVeganSon stay safe.
Jul 20, 2020•2 min
I am joined by lovely mother Nikki Neretin. Living in New York City especially now a common topic of conversation is the Black Lives Matter movement and protests around police reform. We support the Black Lives matter movement and talk about what we think could be a good alternative in a system that seems to be failing everybody. We also talk about our time spent on vacation in this lovely cottage in Guilford Connecticut. Any comments, questions and concerns are welcome message me @ReluctantVega...
Jul 18, 2020•41 min•Ep. 8
Hey everybody, I was traveling yesterday so I did not get around to posting this episode but it comes out now. Nikki Neretin joins me once again for our most serious conversation yet where we talk about our views of the Desean Jackson posts. We also touch a bit on the current protests going on and why it is important as well. Of course we have our fun conversation as well talking about new and good things going on in our life so take some time and come join us!!!! Also if anyone has anything to ...
Jul 12, 2020•43 min•Ep. 7
I am back and with two new amazing guests Rhio and Leigh!!!! I have been staying with them the past week and a half on their farm Rhio's Garden. Rhio is 95 percent raw vegan and hear her story about how she became raw and truly believes in what the power of a raw food diet can do in your life. Lee also chimes in with some great insight and we just have a great time talking. Follow me @ReluctantVeganSon on instagram I'm posting almost daily about vegan food, my adventures and whatever the fuck el...
Jul 04, 2020•46 min•Ep. 6
Hey everyone, this is episode 5!!!!!! I am joined by my amazing sister Lili and lovely mom Nikki making this almost a full family affair. We talk about our life on the farm so far, how to make the best guacamole with seven commonly found ingredients and we have a more serious portion of our talk about how privilege exists even when people do not realize it. Come join our family and listen to this episode!!!!
Jun 27, 2020•47 min•Ep. 5
Hey everyone, I know it is to days late but this is a father's day special with another reluctant vegan, my dad, Ted Greenberg. We talk about our experiences with veganism and how we begrudgingly transitioned along with whatever other topics come up including competitive eating and our favorite ice creams and the vegan options there are. Follow my instagram for every day posts @reluctantveganson. Happy fathers day to all the fathers out there!!!
Jun 23, 2020•46 min•Ep. 4
I am once again joined by my lovely mom, Nikki Neretin as we talk about what we have been up to recently and what constitutes our morning routine and sets us up for success. We also talk about societal pressures and fears talking about my own fears that society gives me. Follow @ReluctantVeganSon on instagram daily posts of my life on the farm, what I've been cooking and various plants and other things.
Jun 20, 2020•30 min•Ep. 3
Hey guys welcome to episode 2 of the reluctant vegan son, in this episode I am once again joined by my amazing mother and vegan extraordinaire Dr. Nikki Neretin. We talk about different types of veganism primarily whole food plant based veganism. We do get a little bit or maybe a lot a bit sidetracked in the discussion. It was a lot of fun to do and I hope you guys enjoy. Follow @reluctantveganspon on instagram, there are daily posts about food I'm making and various other things from my life an...
Jun 13, 2020•40 min•Ep. 2