Posts by Molly Patrick
Fun Tunnel with Strippers
There are countless ways to distract and numb ourselves from feeling yucky and sad. And because feeling yucky and sad is uncomfortable and painful, our knee jerk response is to run from the pain, straight into the arms of distraction and consumption.
Read MoreI’ve Been Bamboozled + Simple Veggie Bean Soup (Instant Pot + Stove Top)
Did you know that it gets cold in Hawaii? Well, I’ve been bamboozled because I’m sitting here wearing a sweater, a scarf, long pants and socks when I thought I’d be sporting a sarong year round. Now, understand that I use the word “cold” loosely here. Right now it’s 70°F / 22°C, which you might laugh at, but to me, this is take a hot bath and then cozy up on the couch with a fuzzy blanket and a Turmeric Latte weather.
Read MoreMy Car Was Trying To Eat Me + Whole-Food Plant-Based Teff Porridge
Instead of smoking a cigarette, I uncharacteristically took several huge hits off a joint that was being passed around just so I could have the sensation of smoke in my lungs, because cravings make us do shit that we wouldn’t normally do.
Read MoreWhy I Happily Eat Chocolate Almost Everyday + Oil Free Chana Masala (Chickpea Curry)
One of the reasons why I was shit scared to quit drinking and why I put it off for so long was because the thought of living my life without that escape, or more accurately, without the anticipation of that escape, was unimaginable to me. If I didn’t have that escape, that pleasure, that cozy intoxication to look forward to, what was the fucking point? I didn’t want alcohol. I wanted the feeling that it would provide.
Read MoreTrusting Your Gut: How Hunger Cues Can Reset on a Plant Based Diet
Most of us have been conditioned to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner at the same, set times every day, and to avoid food between meals. This is generally how it’s been done since the days of old. And when I say days of old, I don’t have a specific year in mind, but images of puffy sleeves, neck ruffs and bonnets come to mind. As a side note, THANK GOD neck ruffs aren’t a thing anymore. Talk about some fuckery!
Read MoreWhat Do You Really Want? + Whole-Food Plant-Based Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwich
It doesn’t matter if you’ve tried and failed in the past. Your past attempts have brought you to this very moment.
You’re not too old. You’re not too far gone. You’re not too depressed. You’re not too fucked up. You’re not too broke. You’re not past the point of no return.
I May or May Not be Wearing Granny Underpants + Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats
Did you know that you can make Steel Cut Oats in 10 minutes? This changed my oat game (not a game I even knew needed changing). Here’s the easiest and fastest way to make Steel Cut Oats on the planet.
Read MoreMy Top 10 Whole-Food Plant-Based Snacks + Spanish Quinoa (Instant Pot & Stove Top Directions)
Since most snacks are pure processed bullshit, it’s hard to know what to reach for when trying to eliminate the bullshit. I’m here to help, my love. Here are my top ten Whole-Food Plant-Based snacks. If you follow my meal plans and add these snacks into your routine, you will experience the high that comes with powering your cells with plants. It’s not as fun as being drunk, but it’s far more satisfying and rewarding.
Read MoreAnything Less Than 100 Percent Does Not Equal Zero Percent + Plant Based Carrot Ginger Soup
When you’re stuck in this thinking, smack dab in that PB&J, you set yourself up to fail, not by putting big expectations on yourself, but by jumping ship the moment you don’t meet those expectations.
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