My Kids Have Been Vegan Since Conception — “Why Isn’t Everybody Else Vegan?” | Maribeth Abrams

That was the question asked by Maribeth’s children — who have been vegan since conception.

In this conversation, Maribeth shares her journey of going vegan in 1993 and raising two children vegan for their entire lives — not through force or fear, but by teaching critical thinking, informed choice, and compassion.

This interview explores:
• What it means to raise children vegan from birth
• How to teach kids how to think, not what to think
• Navigating school, doctors, family gatherings, and social pressure
• Health outcomes of lifelong veganism
• Why veganism can feel obvious once you truly question it

Rather than asking “why be vegan?”, this conversation flips the script — and challenges deeply ingrained assumptions about food, culture, health, and ethics.

🌱 This is not about perfection.
🌱 It’s about awareness, choice, and raising thoughtful humans.

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Resources:
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00:00 – Why Isn’t Everybody Else Vegan?
00:16 – Vegan Since Conception: Raising Lifelong Vegan Kids
01:25 – Going Vegan in 1993: How the Question Finally Flipped
04:32 – Health, Ethics, and the Moment It All Clicked
05:12 – Did Anything Change After Going Vegan?
05:48 – Menopause, Cholesterol, and Going SOS-Free
07:53 – What Actually Made the Biggest Health Difference
11:35 – How Menopause Changed Everything Overnight
13:29 – The Rochester Wellness Jumpstart Experience
15:04 – Becoming Editor of Vegetarian Voice & Deep Nutrition Education
17:16 – Summerfest, Emceeing, and Vegan Leadership
19:42 – Crafting Hall of Fame Stories & Honoring Advocates
22:49 – Dr. Milton Mills & the Vegan Hall of Fame
25:10 – Communicating Clearly on Stage & Finding Your Voice
27:25 – Counseling, Nutrition, and Helping People Change
29:41 – Why Her Kids Asked “Why Isn’t Everyone Vegan?”
31:05 – Teaching Children Critical Thinking, Not Rules
33:40 – Explaining Meat to Kids Without Fear or Pressure
35:45 – Birthday Parties, School, and Social Situations
37:49 – Lifelong Health Outcomes for Vegan Children
40:17 – Doctors, Protein Questions, and Educating Pediatricians
42:42 – Is Raising Kids Vegan the Best Gift You Can Give?