In this episode of Just So You Know, Jamie and Justina sit down with two very special guests:

their dads.

This conversation is personal, emotional, funny, uncomfortable, and deeply real. Because when it comes to veganism, family can be one of the hardest spaces to navigate.

This conversation goes deeper than surface level takes. We explore what happens when the people who raised you still don’t fully make the connection, and what love looks like when your values shift but your family doesn’t move at the same pace.

We get into:

• What Jamie and Justina were like as kids

• How their dads reacted when they first went vegan

• Why family dynamics can get so complicated around food

• The tension between love, support, and resistance

• The health changes their dads experienced from eating more plant-based

• What still holds people back, even when they know better

This episode isn’t about perfection. It’s about honesty, progress, and having the conversations that matter most — especially with the people closest to us.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated, heartbroken, or misunderstood by family on your vegan journey,

this episode is for you 🤍

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🕒 CHAPTER MARKERS

00:00 Cold Open + Dad Energy Begins

00:42 Intro + Meet Our Dads

01:40 Why They’re Really in the Hot Seat

03:05 What We Were Like as Kids

05:10 The Values Our Dads Instilled in Us

07:15 What They Thought When We First Went Vegan

10:34 Family Tension, Food, and Feeling Misunderstood

13:57 The Chicken Parm Story That Changed Everything

18:21 Health Changes from Eating More Plant-Based

21:32 Childhood, Culture, and Where These Habits Began

29:19 Why Family Can Be the Hardest Part of Going Vegan

35:30 “Why Aren’t You Vegan Yet?” — The Honest Answers

42:06 What They Admire About the Work We Do

46:24 What Still Holds People Back

53:58 The Progress They Have Made So Far

01:12:18 Final Thoughts + A Message to Families

In this episode of Just So You Know, Jamie and Justina sit down with Paul Bevan, founder and CEO of Magic Valley, to unpack one of the most talked-about and controversial topics right now:

Is lab-grown meat actually the future… or just hype?

This conversation goes deeper than surface level takes. We explore what cultivated meat really is, how it’s made, and what it means for animals, our health, and the future of food.

We get into:

• What lab-grown / cultivated meat actually is

• The difference between plant-based and cultivated products

• Whether this truly reduces animal suffering

• The health, safety, and transparency concerns

• What’s real vs what’s hype in this industry

• Whether this is a solution… or a distraction

This isn’t about blind acceptance or rejection. It’s about understanding what’s actually happening and asking better questions.

If you’ve ever felt curious… skeptical… hopeful… or unsure about lab-grown meat,

this episode is for you.

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🕒 CHAPTER MARKERS

00:00 Chaos, Accents & Australia Tangent

00:43 This Topic Might End Our Friendship…

03:30 “Lab-Grown Meat Feels Wrong” – Justina Gets Real

06:09 Are We Playing God With Technology?

07:44 Can We Actually Stay Open-Minded?

08:16 Meet the Man Changing Meat Forever

09:16 From Vegetarian to Vegan to Innovator

10:40 What Even IS Cultivated Meat?!

11:52 Wait… How Do You Take Cells From Animals?

14:31 Are We Growing Full Animals or Just Meat?

17:00 The Truth: Pros, Cons & What They’re Not Telling You

24:03 Dog Food First?! Why Pets Get It Before Humans

27:03 When Will This Actually Hit Stores (And Be Affordable)?

30:18 Why the Meat Industry Is Fighting Back

45:11 Did This Conversation Change Our Minds?

What Happens When You Go Vegan… But the People Around You Don’t?

In this episode of Just So You Know, Jamie and Justina sit down for a real and personal conversation about the importance of community, dating, and having a support system when your values start to shift.

What happens when you go vegan… but the people around you don’t?

This conversation goes deeper than surface level takes. We explore how relationships can change when your beliefs evolve, why shared values matter so much, and how finding the right community can make all the difference in staying grounded, supported, and strong in who you are.

We get into:

• Why community matters so much when you go vegan

• Dating non-vegans and navigating differences in values

• How friendships and family dynamics can shift

• The loneliness that can come with change

• Finding support systems that actually align with you

• Why building community helps people stay committed and empowered

This isn’t just about veganism. It’s about connection, belonging, and what it means to be surrounded by people who truly see and support you.

If you’ve ever felt alone… misunderstood… or like your values have changed faster than the people around you,

this episode is for you.

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🕒 CHAPTER MARKERS

00:00 Season 2 Intro + Today’s Topic

01:26 Why Community and Support Matter

02:21 Going Vegan in a Non-Vegan World

05:10 Friendship, Respect, and Feeling Supported

08:02 Dating Non-Vegans + Shared Values

10:20 Boundaries in Relationships

16:23 How the People Around You Shape You

19:19 Practical Tips for Finding Vegan Community

22:05 How Jamie Found Her Community

29:18 Why Community Makes You Stronger

32:20 Role Playing: Talking to Non-Vegans

38:17 Family, Partners, and Feeling Misunderstood

42:26 A Friendship Tested by Veganism

49:26 Why Having Vegan Friends Matters

55:07 Letting Your Community Change

1:03:00 You Are Not Alone + Final Takeaway s