Your Daily Supplement Guide: The Non-Negotiables and the Helpful Boosts

Today’s episode is an update of one I produced a few years ago—so you have the most accurate, up-to-date, science-based information about how to eat as healthfully as possible and how to use supplements to complement an already healthy diet. In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why I prefer targeted essentials over one-size-fits-all multivitamins * The non-negotiables I prioritize (and why), including B12, D3, DHA/EPA, Creatine, and more * The helpful boosts to consider based on needs, life stage, and even what lab results show * How life stages (perimenopause, postmenopause, aging, athletic training) change what “enough” looks like * Practical tips for hitting calcium targets from food * How to build simple supplement routines * …and so much more If you find this episode helpful, please consider giving it a like, share, comment, or restack. Remember Food for Thought is a listener-supported podcast, and your support as a paid subscriber helps me continue creating content that inspires compassion and action—for animals, people, and the planet. Support the Podcast To keep Food for Thought Podcast ad-free and accessible to all, I rely on the support of paid subscribers . If you're already one—thank you. If you’re not, please consider becoming one . None of the companies below sponsored this episode. They’re simply brands I personally use, love, and trust—which is why I agreed to be an affiliate. If you make a purchase using the links below, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you—and you’ll receive exclusive discounts using the codes provided! * Complement Supplements Everything you need, nothing you don’t. Complement makes targeted supplements for plant-based eaters, including B12, D3, DHA, and more—all from clean, trusted sources.🔗 lovecomplement.com | Code: JOYFULVEGAN for 15% off all products! * Plaine Products Refillable, non-toxic, plastic-free personal care products like shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and body wash. Gentle on you, gentle on the planet.🔗 plaineproducts.com | Code: JOYFULVEGAN for 20% off all products! * Nama Juicer My favorite cold-press juicer—quiet, powerful, and easy to clean. It’s become an essential part of my kitchen.🔗 namawell.com | Code: COLLEEN10 for 10% off all products! Additional Resources 👉 Connect with me 1:1 – Get personalized guidance whatever you are looking for. (One one-on-one connection is also a perk of the Founding Member/VIP level here on Substack .) 👉 Read A Year of Compassion – Daily inspiration to help you live with intention, kindness, and clarity. 👉 Travel with me ! I host animal-friendly, luxury, all-inclusive vegan trips around the world, specifically curated to ensure high-quality, high-touch premium experiences. Check out our upcoming trips, and let me know if you have any questions. 👉 Check out my Recipe E-Books and my library of On-Demand Cooking Classes for recipes. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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Your Daily Supplement Guide: The Non-Negotiables and the Helpful Boosts is an episode from Food for Thought: Living Compassionately, Sustainably, and Healthfully by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau.

This episode is 47:23 long.

This episode was published on Sep 12, 2025.

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