You have no idea how much I appreciate you. Your story is my story. I've lost 400 pounds, thanks to being vegan and walking. Im learning to love myself. You continue to inspire me. Thank you, Joanne. 💚

@TheKoreanVegan

9 ай бұрын

Dina. WOW. WOW. [standing ovation.] Thank you for sharing your powerful story with us. Learning to "love yourself" is one of the hardest things you'll ever do, but given what you've already accomplished, I have every confidence in you.

@VoteBlueKeepDemocracy

9 ай бұрын

I am such a fan of yours KV. You have an amazing and beautiful body!!

@ariannammason

2 ай бұрын

Understanding that the (imagined) barriers between “us” and love are both empowering and challenging. You are loved and valued not “now” that you’ve done something unique and meaningful (losing a lot of weight) - you have always been valued and loved as you have always deserved to be. Please keep this in mind - you ARE LOVED. Love doesn’t need a reason or a relationship.

I’m 15, I’m a vegetarian teen boy that’s been dealing with disordered eating my whole life. When you started talking about how “eating disorder” isn’t the right way to say because there was never order I started sobbing. For the first time I truly felt like I understood what I was feeling. Thank you.

@dannyhayes4474

9 ай бұрын

Hi Owen-just wanted to send a message as another male ED sufferer. No matter what you’re feeling right now you are not alone and there will be other people that will understand what you’re going through. Keep your chin up and know that it’ll get better and easier to live with someday.

@Maddie-Chanel

8 ай бұрын

Im 19 and a trans-girl I feel the same way, I'm happy that I'm not alone and others share a story like mine, but it also hurts because it's so controlling.. it's controlling to never feel not good enough, and my body that I hate the most is what others like the most about me, it makes me feel worthless no matter if I do the all I can to be good enough. I feel like a puppet. Sorry that turned into a vent, I wish you good health and joy.

@metallique7680

7 ай бұрын

Hi, I’m a teen girl who started recovering from an anorexia subtype a little over a year ago. I wish I can say that it will all go away one day, but for a long time it will be a constant, daily battle to break the habits. It still is sometimes, but it’s so worth it.

This was raw and beautiful at the same time. You inspire through your honesty, creativity and perseverance. ❤

@TheKoreanVegan

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for facilitating a space where I can be honest.

Please never stop making these long format videos. THEY ARE THE BEST!! 💗🌷

@TheKoreanVegan

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Hammy. I'm extremely lucky to have ppl who are as safe and warm as you in my YT fam!

@hammybooiiii

9 ай бұрын

@@TheKoreanVegan 💗💗

Thank you so much for articulating so eloquently, passionately and with the raw honesty and vulnerability I admire so much about you my own lifelong struggles with ED! You are so courageous and resilient, and I resonate deeply with your thoughts about how veganism and exercise both heals and acts as a crutch with EDs. And how empowering it is to challenge our ED thoughts (I call them lies) by facing our unrealistic negative self talk head on, through action. As always, I am crying along with you...tears releasing the pain of self-criticism and tears of joy and gratitude for how strong and beautiful our bodies truly are. I have conquered my lifelong chronic pain and health issues through exercise, physio, massage, and somatic therapy, and am now inspired by people like you to challenge myself further...maybe I will try out a marathon someday (I used to run 15 miles daily and have recently started running again). It feels good to have finally achieved balance in my life in a way that works for me. Thank you for being you, and sharing your personal struggles with us all!

Man.. Your story always tears me up all the time. Joanne, you are truly a vessel of resilience. You are so strong and beautiful dont let people tell you otherwise. We love you exactly for who you are. Thank you so much you are always inspiring. That smile at the end is all we need.❤ Loveeee your content and stories. So excited for book no 2🎉 You are fucking gorgeous keep it up. (I hope you are okay your wrist is red.) LOVE YOU❤

@DinaHavens

9 ай бұрын

You have no idea how much I appreciate you. Your story is my story. I've lost 400 pounds, thanks to being vegan and walking. You continue to inspire me. Thank you, Joanne. 💚

@TheKoreanVegan

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Eddie! That smile at the end is what we all need to do more, right??? Thank you always always for your support and kind words!!

@eddiebrock-dn3dr

9 ай бұрын

@@TheKoreanVegan keep going dont stopp!

Thank you for sharing your story! I think talking about subjects like these is so important. Like you, I also am battling an ED and it's hard. Some days are really hard, but the fact that I know that I am not alone in this is very helpful. Thank you for inspiring and being so honest. You are beautiful and strong, always remember that. 🥰💛💪

@TheKoreanVegan

9 ай бұрын

I think that isolation is one of the worst things that can happen to anyone suffering from ED. Thank you for being vulnerable with me.

what a great video, thank you for sharing your story. You are so eloquent and explained a different slant to ED's than the generalization of what people think of about ED's. Also, as a fellow vegan athlete, it was fun to see your pre race meal and your race fuel!

@TheKoreanVegan

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Kelly! I wanted to do a vlog on running, but concluded that it's not possible for me to talk about running without its intersection with my ED. Cheering you on past your milestones!!

as someone who grew up in a culture that encourages gluttony with a similar emphasis in regards to eating habits and patterns, im crying ed is cruel, this hits home

Cried multiple times during this video. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and making folks like me feel validated and heard 💚

Saw your book quickly featured in a vblog; retrieved it at library. Will need to buy my own copy! Read all your family vignettes throughout the book…so beautiful! Hence, led me to this video-afterwards, you inspired me to register to local April marathon!! Ran a marathon 20 years ago where I possessed a healthier body. Realized, omg I’m even stronger now & at a place where I can invest in myself-wish me luck in cooking Korean vegan recipes & starting up my running 🥰

@TheKoreanVegan

9 ай бұрын

THAT IS AMAZING GRACE!!!! Congratulations on discovering your power!!!!!

Just purchased your book 🤗 I was a vegetarian for 25 years then started eating meat, honestly the worst decision ever! Love Korean food and I’m so excited to try your recipes

Damn this really really resonates. Thanks for putting yourself out there like this. It helps so much to know I'm not alone and that there is a way forward that is positive.

❤❤❤ I felt this as someone who grew up and developed an ED due to food insecurity while i was young

I so appreciate your long vlogs Joanne. I have moved to be more vegan since getting your cookbook and that has also helped me to focus on filling my body with healthy food as opposed to restricting. It is definitely a mindset change. I love the rice cake recipe and will definitely make this for long run sustenance. I also eat salted boiled baby potatoes for long runs but welcome more creative ideas. Thanks

Thank you for being vulnerable and showing us your journey. My little girl is half Mexican and half Samoan (Pacific islander) and both cultures express their emotions or feelings with food! I want to make sure I'm breaking that cycle with her and use food more as a fuel instead of an emotional coping mechanism❤

@TheKoreanVegan

9 ай бұрын

What a beautiful intention. Thank you so much for sharing that!!!

@MsBrendau

9 ай бұрын

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I have always loved and appreciated your honesty, your vulnerability, in the stories you share. It’s why I keep coming back to your videos - the love of making good food that isn’t harmful, and your openness to sharing who you are and your story - you are a welcome place to come spend time with - a safe place. Thank you for sharing out of your deepest places - and sharing the wonderful food that says I love you, too.

Beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your story and for all that you do!

Thank you for this, Joanne. I absolutely love your stories because they hold so much emotion and honesty. I cook from your recipes sometimes, and my family love it. You give me inspiration like no other KZreadr. ♥️ I wish you the absolute best in life, I love your content🌹

your story is so beautiful. thank you for sharing it with us. and great job on your half marathon!

This was just so heartfelt. ❤💜 Thank you!!

Congrats, Joanne!!! You're an INSPIRATION to many -- including the younger Joanne. Continue WINNING in Life and Love!! ❤ 🤩

You are an undeniably beautiful presence on this earth & bc of the internet more of us are lucky to be graces by you, your warmth & talents!

@TheKoreanVegan

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much for creating a safe space for me to share, Allyson.

I admire your strength and honesty. This was also beautifully done and well edited. I've lost 170 lbs and started watching videos from vegan and vegetarian channels around 2018. I'm not vegan or vegetarian but was and still am interested in eating in a healthier way. And wanted more inspiration for meals that included more vegetables. So when I happened across your channel over a year ago it was very helpful. Plus you have this way of telling a story and narrating your videos in an intriguing way.

Thank you for your honest video. I could relate. Love your recipes, too. :)

This video hit hard. Thank you for posting this!

You’re story is so powerful. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you so much! I needed to hear your inspiring story this morning. Thank you. ❤️ 🙏🏼🙌🏼🌹💐

You made me tear up not only because I relate to your story but because you’re such a stupendous storyteller!! I love you, 고모! Thank you for always being my guiding light! You’ve inspired me to begin my running journey!

I am very proud of you for how you handle difficulties. This is from a fellow human who has had their struggles. Thank you for sharing your story. This will help so many people.

Thank you so much for sharing this Video❤ It means so much to me. It feels so good to hear this problems and your way with all of this. Thank you❤ You such an Inspiration. So powerful.❤

Thank you for being brave and sharing your stories with us. I grew up either my Chinese parents never saying I love you. In my later college years and even now, I have gained weight. I need to lose it, but I used to be so skinny. My mom would constantly tell me I’m fat. You are such an inspiration and such a powerful force. I enjoy all your videos; short and long form and the care you put into making them. I’m really hoping I can come meet you at Jon Kung’s book tour event next week.

Always loved your videos. This one's of the best. You are amazing Joanne. You inspire me everyday.

@TheKoreanVegan

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much. It was terrifying hitting "publish" on this one, so I very much appreciate your vote of confidence

Thank you for this video!! It spoke to me emotionally in so many levels. ❤

Thank you for making this video..❤

Thank you so much for this.I also suffer from an ED like yours and I've suffering from it since I was a kid and now I'm 15 and still suffering.I don't remember a day where I haven't tried to starve myself just tk fit in that image that my brain creates❤.Thank you for this

Thanks for letting us hear your life story with your struggles. 💕

@TheKoreanVegan

9 ай бұрын

Kendra, thank you for giving me a space to do so. I've been so lucky to have people who are kind, compassionate, and thoughtful in my YT fam.

This was beautiful and raw and thank you for sharing your story. I am a Korean American working with individuals with eating disorders and I appreciate what you have brought to the ED discussion to your followers.

Thank you for sharing

Thank you for sharing. It’s almost like you stole each word from my mouth. I also have struggled with disorder eating/thinking for as long as I can remember. On the opposite, my father’s health struggles and being an independent young adult, justified my disordered eating even more. I did also become a vegetarian (15 years now) - and just like you said, it became a way to channel those anxieties to something more specific than just “food”; your dietician is right, unfortunately, it is a way to continue to restrict/control, and just like you mentioned, in some cases it does aid, and in some, it doesn’t. But it did help me, and it did heal my relationship with food, and food actually became such an important part of my life (as I spent 10 years on the food industry.) Ultimately, it is one of those things that you cannot control once you’ve let the cat out of the box. The anxiety lingers, the mental hoops and the counting as well- we for sure know all those kitchen measuring fractions by heart. But we learn to live with it, and yes, it has robbed us from many joys, but it also has given us some valuable lessons. Like anything in life. Much love, and a huge hug.

@TheKoreanVegan

9 ай бұрын

Well, now I feel like you've stolen words from my mouth.

@straberryshinigami15g97

9 ай бұрын

I also have disordered eating . I encourage you to watch dairy is scary which goes into the dairy industry and the cruelties involved there. Dairy consumption has also been linked to breast cancer and prostate cancer.

Thank you for this. x

@TheKoreanVegan

9 ай бұрын

You are such an excellent writer and speaker! This was truly a great video.

@TheKoreanVegan

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so so much!!! Thank you for watching!!!

@love211glife

9 ай бұрын

True 😢

Ah you are so well spoken and smart, you put words to such complicated phenomenon ❤

Any time those of us with eating disorders can speak candidly about the anxiety around food and weight it is a positive. When we don’t speak to the anxiety of others, that we just speak about how food, exercise and appearance affect our daily lives in a somewhat intrusive way, it opens up the conversation. I spent so much of my time in recovery making promises, holding myself accountable and leaning into a different kind of obsession with food, weight and appearance. I so wish I had this video back then. What a difference this is going to make!

This video was beautiful

Thank You for sharing your story, brought tears to my eyes. Congrats to you for overcoming your struggles and coming out a winner!!! Also wonderful recipes, would you please share the pot you used to cook the tofu in

I resonate so much with your ED story…it’s not a disorder, because there was never order; I don’t remember a time I didn’t think I needed to lose weight. Crazy how it takes us our whole lives to unlearn something that only took us a few years to learn 😔

I’m glad I found your channel. I bought your cook book first before knowing you were on KZread

Thank you for sharing. I struggle with chronic illness and my disordered eating has been a renewed struggle as illness made losing weight more and more difficult for me. Your story about your lifelong struggle with this type of disordered eating so closely mirrors my own life, it made me very emotional. My whole life I have been severely restricted in my eating for fear of being unlovable or that I would not have value. Eventually, that turned into periods of binge eating followed by periods of bulimia through intense exercise and restriction. I used to do long distance running, and at he beginning of my diagnosis process I was unable to do it. I haven't really found anything that has fit in my life in the same way since, but I do dream of a day where I can return to it with a healthier mindset for myself and my body.

this is a masterpiece its like a movie tillt he end im so sorry but i really forgot that this video's title was to make ailkwn tofu this is just incredible thank u so much joanne so so so much for this.

This is my favorite video you ever made. 🥹

@kalemyname

9 ай бұрын

And I’m in many of them lol and this one is still better! 🥹🥹🥹

You are truly amazing and so beautiful ❤

What an amazing story,thanks for sharing.

@TheKoreanVegan

9 ай бұрын

Deanna, thank you so much for listening and for giving me a safe space to share.

@deannabarnes3771

9 ай бұрын

@TheKoreanVegan Of course, Chingu much appreciated.

Why did I just cry 😩

When I had my anaphylactic reaction to shellfish in 2018 I was so scared of food that I lost 15 pounds and abused Benadryl when I had panic attacks from eating. During that time it was hard to enjoy occasions of family dining around the table and the overall culture of food. I understand that not all experiences are the same, but I feel loved and seen when you are courageous enough to share your stories.

I'm a 72 year old retired lawyer. My plant based journey started 6 years ago. What you've presented in this story resonates so strongly for me as a woman, especially the need to prove to myself that I'm capable of doing hard things. Becoming a vegan was not hard at all. But accepting the effects of getting older, now that's starting to get kinda tough. But I keep on trying, because there's no alternative. Sending love and respect to you, Joanne.

Thank you so much for posting this. I am not a vegan, but I’ve had a diagnosed eating disorder for 16 years and have always struggled with how I see myself in the mirror. I get comments of “you’re so short, you should weigh less” and “you eat so many veggies, why aren’t you skinny?” Watching this gives me confidence that I need to focus on the things that make me feel whole and happy and worry less on the stereotypical perception of what I “should” be. So thank you ❤️

I think I’ve developed an eating disorder from a combination of depression and learning how to control my appetite from being vegan for so long. Vegan options are better now, but in my early vegan years, I often didn’t have options available if I wasn’t at home. I think I learned too well how to control my appetite to the point that I’ve now lost interest in eating as much and have to force myself to remember to eat. The pandemic also added a layer of challenges to my self-care routines that I still haven’t recovered from. My mental health deteriorated, which wasn’t good for my appetite. I’m going to get your book to hopefully experiment with new foods in order to stimulate my appetite and interest in food again. I was always told I’m a decent cook, but I tend to only put creative effort into cooking when it’s for others. I guess I don’t see myself as worthy of that sort of affection. I’ll remember your words, “eat this” next time I cook for myself.

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You are beautiful because you are you. Thats all💛🙏

I stopped eating meat because of my father too... he had a heart attack, got stent installed, during his recovery he had to monitor his numbers as well and avoided meat. So i stopped eating meat in solidarity, and i didnt eat meat ever since. he's back eating meat but he still monitors his numbers.

My mom who never got taller than 5'4" and has never been obese made me feel like shit starting in 9th grade for being big. I'm 5'7" and take after my dad who's chunky. In Jr high I was on Ritalin when I quit that I went from artificially thin to my natural chunkyness. It took me starving myself to get thin to realize that for me healthy will not = thin. Since going vegan I've stopped gaining weight, lowered my cholesterol, maintained healthy blood pressure, and am now working on recovering from 40 years of bad diet culture b.s. from my parents.

@TheKoreanVegan

9 ай бұрын

I think sometimes the way we eat is like an addiction. Not in that we are addicted to certain foods, but we are addicted to the control of how we eat. Does that make sense? Those voices we've internalized from our childhood are, on the one hand, torturous, but, on the other hand, make us feel safe (in this horrible sort of way). I think that terrible safety is what i'm addicted to and it's so hard, sometimes, to just say, "no, actually, you're not real." thank you for sharing your story--I know how hard it can be even to confront the things that cause us pain.

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@TheKoreanVegan

9 ай бұрын

I have started to develop an eating disorder, my family makes little remarks on how I eat and how much I eat. But my question is how. Like how do I help it? Idk

Thank you Joanne 😢

@TheKoreanVegan

9 ай бұрын

you never made a your “favorite store bought kimchi video”

Erectile disfunction?

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Oh my goodness, okay why was i confused, i was like women can get erectile dysfunction?!?! Okay I got it. Thank you for sharing this ❤️

@TheKoreanVegan

9 ай бұрын

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You're beautiful !

it's not that simple. NO.

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@TheKoreanVegan

9 ай бұрын