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[@amandajmb6228]

For me, the definition of masculinity is an impulse to protect. Masculine men defend and protect their families, their spouses (of either gender) and the weak and defenseless. By that standard, I find it infinitely more masculine to protect a baby cow or bunny than to eat one.

[@KTKuhBOOM]

This!!

[@xenoblad]

I guess, but by that standard, most females of other species are more masculine then the males. Hell, male lions often kill the young baby males since they're competition for mating. I think what you're trying to get at with reference to humans being protective is refereed to as tribalism. Which isn't always bad, but can exploited by others via propaganda, as many nations have done in the past when they send men into war where they think they're fighting for their families, but the reality can differ drastically. Remember, no one in war ever thinks they're the bad guys. Being a "good man" or a "good woman" seems like a distraction IMO. It's probably more pragmatic to say "be a good person".

[@amandajmb6228]

I basically agree that being a good person is vastly more important than being a good man or a good woman. Let me elaborate slightly. When I was a young woman I was attacked. My girlfriends gathered around to comfort me. My guy friends went on the warpath. That experience shaped my opinion some. I do think that in our society, whether by nature or nurture, men and women tend to react a little differently when someone they care about, or someone they perceive as a member of their group, or someone that needs protection is threatened or hurt (this is not to say that women can't be equally fierce, I know we can!) I'm obviously speaking of broad tendencies here, not individuals. The bottom line, for me, is compassion looks good on absolutely everyone. There's certainly nothing emasculating about it. Quite the contrary. Compassion, especially when it means going against the norm, is heroic.

[@xenoblad]

Ok. I'm fine if you think there might be some generalizations at the moment. Idk if looking for the attacker is the wisest thing to do(performing what seems like "vigilante justice" can get you into a lot of trouble). I probably would call the cops and attempt to keep individuals at the scene who could be key witnesses of the attack. Sure sometimes it's necessary to go on a "warpath"(I'm assuming that means using self defense to be charitable), if the situation is drastic, like if the attack is happening in real time. I think we agree on everything else. I'm just a little cynical about masculinity given all the times through out history political opportunists have exploited it to cause massive suffering. So I'll admit, I'm a little biased.

[@babychicks3244]

Can't agree more.

[@ahappyveganlife]

He’s so hot 🔥🔥🔥

[@billyg.6737]

I get baffled responses when people find out Im vegan, Im not skinny or wimpy so I guess it surprises them.

[@rjaquaponics9266]

All of you are so lucky to discover veganism before you developed health problems. I went vegan at age 49 when I was obese, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, type II diabetes, sleep apnea, IBS and anxiety taking 5 pills a day. That was 5 years ago and now I take no pills and I am healthier than I was 20 years ago. Young adults never imagine themselves growing fat, sick and slow, but it will happen if you eat meat, dairy, eggs and cheese. It will get you... it gets everyone!

[@JBCQ]

Great video! It's a very interesting topic indeed. As a French vegan man, I'm always stunned to see how meat is deeply associated with strength, sexual vitality, fearlessness, etc. On the contrary, veganism is often considered by people as sentimentality, and when you're a vegan man you're exposed to all sorts of homophobic and/or misogynous insults, just because you don't want to eat what is supposed to make you virile. There's also this stupid belief that vegan men are inevitably vegan because of hysterical/dominating/manipulative/emasculating women. When I said to my dad I had become vegan, he even thought it was because of my mum... who is not vegan at all! It reinforced my realization that our fight must be wider... obviously.

[@blindbookworm8019]

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[@SarahSpices]

I loved this! When I first went vegan my parents were so skeptical, but they didn't stop me because they knew I would want to go vegan even more. After showing my parents that I could be happy and healthy as a vegan, my dad went vegan too. I was so surprised because my dad was a meat and cheese connoisseur. Its been a year since he went vegan and it goes to show that anyone can be vegan.

[@Vegelicious71]

That is amazing! How did he come to that realization? I'm so curious as I know sooo many people who love their meat and cheese (family and friends)

[@SarahSpices]

When I went vegan (for ethical reasons), I didn't try to force it on my parents. I have cooked dinner for my family since I was 8, so I began to make vegan dinner. I didn't stop my parent from eating animal products, but if they wanted them, they had to cook it. At the beginning, they would eat my vegan dinner, but add meat or cheese on the side. After a few weeks, they stopped making animal products to go with my vegan dinner because they my dinners were tasty and filling on their own. Fast forward to January 2016 (8months later)... my dad found out he had high cholestrol. I suggested that he cut out animal products completely from his diet and see if it helped, before taking medication. I helped him veganize his favorite meals and I continued to cook vegan dinners for him. He's been vegan ever since, which really surprised me since he was such a meat and cheese eater. He's vegan for health reasons and i've been slowly showing him the more ethical side of veganism.

[@MerryRoseHowley]

Okay but how does one secure a vegan boyfriend, that's the million dollar question!

[@billyg.6737]

How does one secure a vegan girlfriend, thats what I wanna know. :) Vegan females are suppose to far outnumber vegan guys, but in a year I havnt met one. In fact I havnt met anybody thats vegan at all for that matter.

[@davidsgardell]

Billy G. Haha! *That* is the real question! I see it all the time “oh lucky you have a vegan man” “I wish I had a vegan man” etc but online, veeery few have been showing any interest! 😂 It’s a mystery..

[@Vegelicious71]

Look on the Meet Up app or website, there may be some Vegan potlucks or events in your area. I have heard people will join groups on Facebook and try to find Vegan friends close to them that way too. Good luck!

[@babychicks3244]

Become a vegan animal rights activist by going to some activist events or meetup potlucks. I guarantee you'll meet way more vegans and vegan guys than you thought possible. In any case, the vegan world needs more activists. I like Anonymous for the Voiceless due to its effectiveness in getting people from the non-vegan public to think about the issue. Potlucks are probably better for socializing though.

[@aguirret8]

Every person out there is a potential vegan. I would say just date kind men that want to be better versions of themselves- men who are actively striving to be better humans. The odds are pretty high that if you find a man that is kind and knows he can change for the better (and works on that), you will find a man that can easily become vegan over time. Maybe he isn't vegan yet but he can be in the future. Or... go to vegan events and meet ups and join vegan clubs and don't be afraid to ask people out :)

[@KTKuhBOOM]

He said it right at the end. It's not what you put in your body that defines you as a man, but how you act and how you treat others. IF ONLY more men realized this. Great video!

[@UTBanjo]

I was the first in my house to go WFPB. I squat and deadlift over 600 lbs. I'll defend my family with my life. I play flag football, and beat men half my age. I play city league basketball, and again beat men half my age.

[@Esmrue]

Excellent episode, everyone asked very good and interesting questions! It's really nice to hear from a men's perspective on this topic, seen the fact I'm a woman and almost all the people I know who are vegan/vegetarian/flexitarian are female.

[@heismysavior21]

Awesome video and thanks for addressing this topic! My situation is the opposite, I'm a 34 year old male and went vegan before my wife and 3 kids! I led by example, didn't push anything on them and after 6 months they made the choice themselves and are going on 6 months! Also, I have been into fitness and weightlifting since I was in high school as a full blown omnivore; and this past year I have never felt better in the gym. My recovery time is much shorter and I'm putting up more weight on many exercises than I ever have in the past! Keep bringing the great content and breaking stereotypes!

[@Vegelicious71]

awesome!

[@chartreusechameleon]

Nisha really knows her shiz , impressive

[@vegalien6056]

I'm a manly man, ex-military and ex-cop. My wife is not vegan and is struggling with me being vegan, even though her trainer has become vegan recently. Some people are so damn stubborn and just can't grasp such a common sense issue. Also, I'm not pushy per se, but I don't give a shit who knows that I'm vegan. Thanks guys!

[@babychicks3244]

We need more examples like you!

[@leticianazarian3266]

I think it's totally fine if she was the eye opener for him into the vegan lifestyle. Just like it can also happen the other way around! Sometimes people think its a female thing like you guys said, but for example, bonnyrebecca (youtuber) became vegan because her boyfriend was the eye opener in her life!

[@IyeBako]

Great video! Excellent point about estrogen in beer. I never knew that.

[@ElizabethOnTheInternet]

this was a great topic to cover, I'd like to see more videos featuring guests. This format really works well!

[@HannahWeseloh]

We would love more guests! If you have anyone in particular you want to see let us know, and even better comment on one of their videos telling them you want to see them on the Vegan View :) Glad you liked it!

[@johnnygarcia1598]

Soyboy and proud

[@laurenwhetsel8712]

YES this is so important! the world needs more vegan men!

[@TheSUPERHAPPY1]

I love the argument that having better blood flow increases blood flow to the penis, making for faster/stronger erections (and prescriptions like viagra and cialis are so popular, maybe some men would not have to rely on these prescriptions if they ate a plant based diet)

[@Vegelicious71]

Absolutely

[@Grace.ecarg7]

I agree! Well said.

[@mollyfortner8189]

I love y'all! This is such an important topic!! My sister's boyfriend literally won't even touch soy because he decided the estrogens in it are worse than the estrogens in dairy! Keep posting- your followers love it!

[@billyg.6737]

Probably soy in stuff he's already eating and he doesnt even know it. lol

[@KTKuhBOOM]

Also the vast majority of soy grown is fed to livestock. So when he eats animals he is getting second-hand soy.

[@Vegelicious71]

maybe he needs to watch this video or go to www.nutritionfacts.org for a real Medical Doctor's research on the topic nutritionfacts.org/video/what-are-the-effects-of-the-hops-phytoestrogen-in-beer/

[@someguy2135]

I'll bet he drinks a lot of beer too. See Dr. Greger's video about phytoestrogens in hops!

[@johnnygarcia1598]

Bite size vegan has a good video on beer being estrogenic

[@xenoblad]

As a guy, I really don't care about being a good man. Being a good person is all I care about. How people want to arbitrarily label patterns of behavior means very little to me. Give to charity. Be a responsible consumer. Participate in politics. Be a responsible and productive member of society. These are what make a good man, because this is what makes a good person. The gender here is irrelevant. I'm not trying to criticize any of your points per se. I'm just a little off put by topics of masculinity and femininity in general. Cool video though.

[@someguy2135]

Here in my (USA) country, we have come a long way, but still have a long way to go to become enlightened about this subject. The women's liberation movement helped move the culture in the right direction.

[@PrettierAfter50]

Love this video!!! Men can be vegan as much as women... It's all about making the connection and commit to a healthier life and a more compassionate planet!!

[@reachtrita]

This is such a great episode! Great information, questions and answers. The estrogen clarification and comparison will help so many understand better.

[@joebaggins8850]

Masculine energy Is all about purpose, drive, mission, certainty and breaking through barriers. It has nothing to do with what you eat 😂

[@Doppelganger444]

Joe baggins good point

[@Insight-music]

That’s why if you find reducing animal suffering as a purpose drive and mission then you’ve fulfilled masculine energy

[@CassandraWells9453]

Thank you for this episode!! Maybe this well definitely help my husband 🤗

[@arielm1112]

Yay! Loved this episode with Austin. He had great concrete information to share and all of your questions and feedback was excellent!

[@nicolel7994]

This was a really great video!! Love to hear a man’s perspective!

[@rjaquaponics9266]

A real man grows plants!

[@christianharper7410]

I went vegan before my wife 😄

[@julieluxemberg8016]

Love this video! Was just having a conversation with some friends about soy and estrogen so this came at the perfect time.

[@nina8230]

I think people also assume men don't care, like guys wouldn't really care about animals, the environment, or their health if it weren't for their girlfriends.

[@chiara2093]

Love this episode, so important to get people like Austin out there showing that veganism a real option for all men :)

[@kaylachristenson9664]

This is such an important topic to bring up, thank you for addressing it!

[@coralieprovost3853]

Your topics are always on point 👍🏻

[@ABOLITIONIST269]

Its manly to defend the innocent and vulnerable. #GoVegan

[@carriedream101]

Another great video! I really enjoyed hearing him talk!

[@ericamackay4518]

My husband went vegan on his own after hearing and seeing the facts from me , I never expected him to, but i'm super happy he is !!!

[@NakiasHideaway]

Love this conversation! So well said! Sharing it now!

[@TheSUPERHAPPY1]

He should have his own channel!

[@patty-cf7jj]

I’ve been wondering if Nisha is okay! I miss your videos!

[@NishaBalsara]

patty 8873 aww patty you are such a sweetheart! I have a Christmas series coming out tomorrow 💚😘 thank you so much for the love and support!

[@giantchuy]

I’m glad they touch on eating my Calorically dense foods to meet your daily intake. When I first switched to a vegan diet it was something I struggled with.

[@melindamelo544]

It would be cool for you all to do an episode on farm workers rights and veganism. It's not something that I have really seen discussed in the vegan community but would be really interesting to see discussed by you all.

[@jessicav2438]

Such a great video! Love this topic.

[@mayganphynix8267]

Vegan view! Great idea, Love it! Subbed 😀

[@HypnoticPattern]

motorcycles, race cars, mountain bike and cyclocross racer, metal head, vegan. Let's do this.

[@edbay3352]

Great conversation

[@Nikcholey]

SUCH a great video!!! You all are awesome!

[@jamieburke4062]

I always love to see Austin in Dani's videos but this just proved how awesome he is! I wish more men had this mentality and weren't tainted by toxic masculinity.

[@babbisp1]

It's bad enough that carnists lie about soy. What's worse is there's nothing about being vegan that requires you consume soy to begin with.

[@soniarivera2383]

Great topic!

[@someguy2135]

Being a thin guy is not a bad thing! Lean and fit is better than being overweight. If you need to, take a martial arts course for your self confidence.

[@KILO-uv2wi]

Great video!!

[@Vegelicious71]

Great video! Austin is very manly and you are a lucky lady Dani! He had some really good points, and I love his approach. He is so right, no one can make you go Vegan, it has to come from the heart, and education really helps.

[@albino_panda1363]

"Effeminate soyboy" checking in...I actually got my fiancee to go vegan, so it goes both ways.

[@BornLoserPoker]

As a 42 year old new vegan who already has man boobs from so many cheeseburgers, this episode made me feel a lot better about soy. Thanks

[@abstractswirls]

Fantastic important topic of discussion ! Men will feel inspired by this. They need to remember that there are many successful strong male athletes that are vegan for years. And a vegan diet can no longer be associated with weakness because it actually increases strength and energy in many people that eat healthy whole foods. Identity politics has socialized into people the idea that men need to eat meat and other animals secretions, which is a complete myth. Protein is found in all plants and we need to work on combating the male carnivore stereotype. Humans are natural frugivores. Our bodies aren't even biologically designed to digest and assimilate flesh and secretions. So carnism is a social construct that patriarchy especially has pressured men to take part in. We can all break free from that culture of animal suffering and animal oppression which is linked with women's oppression. The book The Sexual Politics of Meat by Carol Adams dives into this topic. Fascinating. It would be cool if you made another video discussing the connection between feminism and animal liberation. Both carnism and sexism are rooted in control and power over other groups

[@obinnaiwudike7644]

No meat gives us men our strength and power. Nobody wants a soyboy booby vegan weakling 😂

[@natalienapalm7510]

Aww! Goals! I’d love for my guy to transition to 🌱 vegan! He “Gets it” now it’s just a matter of getting him to eat “it”

[@jennyhammond9261]

Ha ha, soy has definitely not given me boobs. :( lol

[@masseffect1272]

the answer is no

[@xperimental9860]

I'm doing an experiment on #vegan diet and fitness on myself

[@xperimental9860]

Here in #India there are almost zero vegan alternatives in the market.

[@butterflyqueen9260]

You will feel amazing.

[@dameonbarney807]

Apple cider vinegar before a meal makes you fuller.

[@CPea91]

who was the guy that Austin mentioned?

[@NishaBalsara]

christie pellow Gary Yourofsky!

[@davidsgardell]

McHappy Days ad before the video.. 👎

[@sierramarie8059]

the audio is far too quiet I can't hear a thing. Would have loved to watch.

[@HannahWeseloh]

Are you watching with headphones or on a computer or phone? The intro is a bit louder than the rest of the video, you may have to turn it up a little after but it should work! Let me know. :)

[@sierramarie8059]

Thank you for answering! I tried watching on a computer, I had the volume all the way up! I tried watching for a while but the only parts I could hear was the laughing :(

[@vegannoel9254]

Awesome video!

[@EddLiam]

My life would be complete if I had a vegan girlfriend to make me something to eat. 😁

[@mrmrmaples]

Lol. GOT is historical fiction. 😂😆