Would vegans survive and even thrive in a zombie apocalypse? In this lively episode of the Zombie Book Club, we dive into this thought-provoking question with special guest Jo Salazar, author of the gripping novel The Dead Weight. Together, we explore the practicalities of vegan survival in a post-apocalyptic world, from foraging wild plants and mushrooms to the challenges of ethical hunting and urban scavenging. Jo shares fascinating insights about survival fitness, the advantages of plant-based diets, and how cultural traditions influence dietary choices, all while weaving in humor and camaraderie.Our conversation also ventures into Jo’s experience as an author, touching on the complexities of addressing animal cruelty in storytelling and the personal feedback that shaped their journey. We highlight creative survival tips, such as making acorn flour pastries and crafting herbal remedies, while celebrating the rich history of plant-based diets in diverse cultures. This episode is packed with wit, wisdom, and a fresh perspective on apocalypse survival strategies that will intrigue vegans, zombie enthusiasts, and everyone in between.Jo Salazar:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jo_salazar_The Dead Weight: https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Weight-Jo-Salazar/dp/B0DCTNFH92 Jo Salazar's Website: https://www.josalazarwriting.com/Resources Discussed:The Game ChangersVeganuary - Go VeganThe Black Forager - Foraging TipsThich Nhat Hanh’s Buddhist Teachings on VeganismClick here to back Ollies 'MAZE 1: Staken; Not Stirred' on kickstarterhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ollieeatsbrains/maze-1-staken-not-stirred Help Keep Zombie Book Club alive!!! - https://www.gofundme.com/f/keep-zombie-book-club-alive Zombie Book Club Links Sign up for our Newsletter!!!! --- https://zombiebookclub.io/newsletter/ Join the Brain Muncher’s Zombie Collective: https://discord.gg/rn3nPDa4CB ZBC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zombiebookclubpodcast/ ZBC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/710957975263518/ Zombie Book Club Voicemail: (614) 699-0006‬ Zombie Book Club Email: [email protected] Our Merchandise Store (Where you can find our Evil Magic Chicken Zombie Shirts): https://zombie-book-club.myspreadshop.com

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