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The Perspectives sit with former activist / vegan, Phoebe Dykstra, to discuss the recent choices she’s made surrounding her health and happiness! We saw on a recent Instagram story of yours that you call yourself an “ex-vegan” is this true? It is true, yes. You went vegetarian 13 years ago, then vegan, when did you start eating eggs, dairy and meat again? Just over one year ago. This is very interesting, why the change? I didn’t want to put animal byproducts in my body, because of the vegetarian / vegan belief I had taken on. I was in paradox because I knew that I needed to. I didn't feel "all there" in my mind, I felt malnourished. I had a restrictive and judgmental attitude towards my very self and everyone else. This energy was causing disharmony. Was this a hard transition, from hard-core vegan to now enjoyer of everything in moderation? Yes, of course. But I won’t let myself live a life of guilt and shame, worry, anger and unhappiness. I don't want to live in a box of restriction and judgement. It's always a challenge at first, when choosing new beliefs, so, when I mind f*ck over what or “who” I’m going to eat, I come back to my new conscious choice, me. I am healthier, happier, and more connected to my body than I have been my 30 years. I am able to go anywhere and say "YES" when I am offered something. I can travel anywhere and no longer worry about where I will eat! You have been the face of campaigns against slaughter houses, worked with PETA, have made friends with famous people doing big and positive things for the animals and our planet. Your entire left arm permanently promotes “Friends Not Food.” Your fans/followers have only ever known you as being a vegetarian/vegan. What message do you have for the thousands you have inspired? The same message I have for myself. “Thank you for listening deeply, to what is true for YOU.” We know that you live on an island, surrounded by people who have been hunting and gathering their whole lives, do you see yourself going out with anyone to bring home dinner? I will leave that to them, it's who they are. I have though helped with canning salmon, when gifted fish. Do you think you’ll ever be spotted at McDonald’s? It's still a bit weird, but I ate at McDonalds in the airport in Mexico. It would be fun to order a happy meal! Thank you Phoebe. We have one final question, do you think this is forever or could you see yourself returning to a plant-based diet? I am forever transforming, but this is where I am at today. Moving forward, I will continue to make choices based on my health, my happiness and trusting life. 
3 Comments
Nicole
3/15/2019 10:41:52 pm
It's pretty sad to know how you truly understand the mistreatment of animals and part take in that terrible industry.
Emma
3/16/2019 06:20:17 am
Eating in a restricted way is extremely hard. I'm glad you can do it in the perfect way but not everyone can. She can still work in her own way to make a difference and has for a long time now. If we all do a little it amounts to a lot. Let her find freedom in her life. She is obviously trying to find balance after trying so hard for so long to do whats right and forgot about the balance. Afterall if we promote the balance of doing whats right and not being 100% food restrictive I think people would be able to make changes easier and faster and the industry would respond better to this. Dont judge and think outside the box you have created for yourself.
Samantha
3/31/2019 12:44:07 am
To quickly address your disappointment, I feel the need to say that a vegan/vegatarian lifestyle is simply not available to everyone. Access to certain foods, the money you have and simply your body all influence whether it's even possible to live this life. Its unfair to think less of a person because their body simply can't do it. For their to be advocates, they need to be alive. Leave a Reply. |
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