The Cool AF Allergen-Free Vegan
Athlete | Author | Coach | Speaker
about Hélène
aBOUT Hélène CARON
AF for allergen-free, of-course!
Hélène Caron-aka The Cool AF Vegan-has spent her life moving, cooking, learning, and helping others thrive. A lifelong foodie, she has been vegetarian since the 1980s, fully vegan since 2007, and creatively allergen-free thanks to a long list of sensitivities that didn't limit her-they supercharged her imagination in the kitchen.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
PhD (ABD) Food & Identity
M.A. (French) Food & Identity
Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate
Community Involvement
Organized free monthly ocean outings at Kitsilano Beach (Sept–May)
Raised $10K+ for women’s non-profits through Naked Swim for a Cause events
Awarded Chevalière de l’Ordre de la Pléiade (Ontario, 2020) for Francophone community contributions
MEDIA & PUBLISHING
The Coolest Journey Radio Show Host (2025...) and French Toast Radio Show Host (2010- 2020)
Carvillo Kitchen Cookbook
Featured in Major Media Outlets
A JOURNEY THROUGH INJURY, illness, HEALING, AND RESILIENCE
The Setback
In 2014, a car accident triggered years of post-concussion symptoms -weekly migraines (over 350 in almost seven years), chronic pain, PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue, and more.
For six and a half long years, the active social life she loved came to a halt. No swimming. No running. No dancing. No dojo. And, hardest of all-barely any socializing or family time.
The Turning Point
In September 2020, Hélène stepped into cold water-and stepped into a new chapter of her life. Through a daily, year-round cold-water practice (nearly 2,000 cold swims and counting), paired with movement, energy work, and a top-10 allergen-free plant-based diet, she slowly is rebuilding her health and reclaiming her dreams.
Extraordinary results
Bye Bye migraines and headaches - since May 4 2021 (yes, fully cured of those nasties)
Dramatically reduced chronic pain and inflammation
Improved mental health and emotional well-being
Eliminated PTSD symptoms
Living each day with gratefulness, joy, and vitality
The Coolest Journey Mission
Helping others break free from chronic pain, ignite their inner fire and reclaim their lives - and their dreams
Help 10,000 People
By helping them break their cycle of physical pain and reignite their inner fire
Help 10,000 Animals
By promoting plant-based cooking and AF recipes that save animal lives
Donate 10,000 Meals
By helping fight child food insecurity - donations through NFP
BREAK THE CYCLE OF PHYSICAL PAIN.
REIGNITE YOUR INNER FIRE.
reclaim your LIFE - and YOUR DREAMS.
Hélène Caron
The Cool AF Allergen-Free Vegan
Athlete | Author | Coach | Speaker
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