Join us for The Dairy Dilemma: Weighing the Pros and Cons Through a Plant Lens, a thoughtful, evidence-based conversation that explores dairy’s role in health, sustainability, and compassionate living.
This session, part of our Freedom From Dairy Passion Pod series, will unpack the scientific, ethical, and environmental aspects of dairy while helping advocates communicate these ideas with clarity and care.
Through this discussion, you’ll gain insight into:
- How lactose intolerance and milk protein allergies affect millions worldwide
- How animal-based proteins and saturated fats influence metabolism and immunity
- The environmental footprint of dairy production and its wider impact
- How to transform knowledge into effective, compassionate dialogue
Whether you’re a long-time vegan advocate or simply curious about how plant-based living supports health and harmony, this conversation will empower you to connect facts with empathy — and advocacy with impact.
Meet the Speakers
Linda Middlesworth,
Founder, Vegan Mentor
A certified Food for Life Instructor and whole food plant-based advocate, Linda is passionate about helping people explore lifestyle change without guilt or pressure. Her work focuses on making healthy, compassionate living approachable and joyful.
Dr. James A. Thompson
Medical Director, Healthy Living With a Vision Foundation
Dr. Thompson is a retired board-certified internist, allergist, and immunologist with 34 years of medical experience. Now a certified integrative nutrition health coach, he helps individuals and communities use nutrition as a tool for healing and transformation. He is the author of FEARLESS Wellness: Transform Your Life One Step at a Time.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: November 11
Time: 1:30 PM PT / 4:30 PM ET
Location: Online via Zoom
The Dairy Dilemma: Weighing the Pros and Cons Through a Plant Lens
Join The Vegan Community’s Dairy Passion Pod for an empowering session on how to guide dairy consumers through the psychological stages of change.
In this workshop, Linda Middlesworth and Mariquita Solis will share practical strategies to recognize where someone is on their journey—whether in precontemplation, contemplation, or preparation—and respond with empathy, trust, and motivation.
You’ll learn how to:
- Identify change stages to tailor your message effectively
- Use compassion-based communication to reduce defensiveness
- Turn challenging conversations into opportunities for lasting impact
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Nov 11th
Time: 4.30 PM ET / 1.30 PM PT
Location: Online via Zoom