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Check out this week’s bonus content from episode 716 with our guest Aidan Kankyoku of Pax Fauna! Aidan stays on the line to discuss the percentage of people convinced by ethical arguments compared to social pressures, why many people will not choose the vegan option when labeled as such, and the message communicated by showing animals in sanctuaries. Head over to…

Listen in as we stay on the line with Musisi Mike of Luv4All: Uganda, our guest from episode 715. Mike tells us how he believes investing in the youth can help Africa become a leader in veganism and how he got started on his activism journey. This episode includes both a voiceover for those unfamiliar with East African accents and the…

This week, we continue our conversation from episode 714 with Gina Song Lopez. Gina talks about the intersection of the plant-based movement and traditional Chinese medicine, the recognition of meat consumption as a health issue, as well as the status of cultured meat in China and Taiwan. Join us in the Our Hen House Community to connect with other listeners and…

For this week’s bonus track, we are joined by Esther Salomon of Animal Think Tank, our guest from episode 713. Esther stays on the line to chat about the narrative surrounding animal freedom, the synergy between personal and institutional change, and what she does to let off steam in her free time. Check it out! We hope to see you in…

This week, we stay on the line with animal-friendly journalist Jessica Scott-Reid, our guest from episode 712, to hear more about her Instagram cooking adventures. Jessica also tells us about the vegan scene in Winnipeg and shares her tactics for managing anxiety. Join us online in the Our Hen House Community to connect with other listeners and flock members. We would…

Listen in this week as we continue the conversation with Sneha Shrestha, our guest from episode 711 and founder of Sneha’s Care, an animal sanctuary in Nepal. Sneha tells us the story of the rescue of a dancing bear named Dhuturu, as well as her personal journey into the world of animal rescue and veganism. Join us online in the Our…

This week we continue the conversation with Chris Green, our guest from episode 710. Listen in as Chris tells us more about the media success of a Harvard report regarding policy on live animal markets and their role in the spread of disease as well as his next career move. You don’t want to miss it!  Join us in the Our…

Listen in this week as we continue the conversation with veganic farmer Jimmy Videle, our guest from episode 709. Jimmy gives us more details about what readers can expect to learn from The Veganic Growers Handbook and also talks about some of the tough decisions involved in veganic growing. Join us in the Our Hen House Community to connect with a…

This week we stay on the line with Nate Salpeter & Shira Jacobson of Sweet Farm Climate Sanctuary, our guests from episode 708. Shira tells us a little bit about some of the animal residents, and we discuss how Sweet Farm and nearby Farm Sanctuary complement each other’s work in the movement. Click on over to the Our Hen House Community…

For this week’s bonus content Zeynep Sağlamöz, our guest from episode 707, shares how a cat helped open her eyes and ultimately led her to change not only her lifestyle but her career as well. Check it out! Join us over in the Our Hen House Community to connect with people who get it about animals! Share local activism opportunities, connect…

Jane O’Hara, our guest from episode 706, stays on the line with us to dig deeper into the life experiences that led her to where she is today. Jane confesses that she initially thought that becoming vegan would be restrictive but discovered a new kind of freedom instead. You will want to experience this meaningful conversation. Let us know what you…

In this week’s bonus content, we keep Dr. Faraz Harsini, our guest from episode 705, on the line to share more inspiring content. Faraz discusses growing up in Iran, becoming involved in human rights activism there, and his reaction to being called out as a hypocrite for claiming to love animals while also eating them. He also shares ways to reframe…

Check out this week’s extended conversation with Chris Alleiri, our guest from episode 704 and founder of NYC Plover Project. Chris discusses the magic of The Rockaways and the surrounding wildlife preserves, as well as the opportunities for the area. Join us in the Our Hen House Community to connect with your fellow listeners and let us know what you want…

This week we continue our intriguing conversation with Aiyana Goodfellow, our guest from episode 703. Aiyana discusses why they believe it is so important that we all develop our collaboration skills, why they see hope as a practice rather than a feeling, and also shares more about their recent acting projects. They also give insight into their feeling that planning for…

For today’s bonus content, we stay on the line to dive deeper with Myq Kaplan, our guest from episode 702.  Jasmin & Myq dig into how we can all deal with the despair that attempts to creep in when we consider everything happening in the world and the weight that can come with that knowledge. Throughout the conversation, Myq shares various…

In this bonus content, we kept the debate going with philosopher and ethicist Bob Fischer, our guest from episode 701.  Bob shares the status of philosophical work being done regarding animals before talking more about his surprise at the outcomes of recent open rescue trials. Mariann shares one of her favorite quotes, and Bob shares his shifting view of societal change.…

This week Renee King-Sonnen and Tommy Sonnen of Rowdy Girl Sanctuary keep chatting with us after episode 700.  Renee discusses the traumatic event that led her on a journey of spiritual discovery. Tommy then discusses the experience of being an elder in the church while transitioning to veganism, and Renee shares one particularly difficult experience with someone in that community. Share…

For this bonus content, we kept our intriguing conversation going with Yvette Baker, our guest from episode 699. Yvette delves into the importance of personal divestment from animal agriculture while supporting efforts for systemic change. She and Mariann discuss the role of climate change in bringing more people to veganism, and Yvette shares her hope that young people will conduct their…

This week we continue the conversation from episode 698 with Peter Singer as he goes into a bit more detail about Animal Liberation Now, the 50th-anniversary edition of the original Animal Liberation. Peter then shares his hope for the future success of the movement, as well as his thoughts on the effectiveness of direct action for animals. Get in touch with…

Join us as we continue our conversation with award-winning documentary filmmaker Louie Psihoyos from episode 697. In this bonus episode, Louie talks about creating the best camera in the world to capture the beauty of nature in the hopes of encouraging people to save it. He also explains why, though a part of Hollywood, the business of documentary filmmaking is quite…

We start this week’s bonus content with Ted & Carol Barnett of the Rochester Lifestyle Medicine Institute by continuing the conversation from episode 696 about Vegan Summerfest, which is returning this year for the first time since lockdown. Carol then talks about finding her purpose; Ted & Carol both share more about their relationship with food earlier in life and where…

This week we stay on the line with animal rights and environmental journalist Spencer Roberts, our guest on episode 695. In this bonus track, Spencer discusses his theory of change, talks about coalition building, and shares more about the shocking practices he is uncovering through his research. You will want to hear this! Join the conversation in the Our Hen House…

After we fell in love with The Tiny Chef Show‘s Rachel Larson on episode 694, we were lucky enough to have her join us for this extended conversation to discuss her personal journey, including how she got involved in stop-motion animation. We learn more about little Rachel growing up feeling like she didn’t fit in, as well as her path to…

In this week’s bonus content, we get a little more personal with Alexandra Paul & Alicia Santurio, our guests from episode 693.  The animal champions tell us how lucky they both are to have family members involved in animal activism. Then we discuss Direct Action Everywhere‘s approach to systems change through activism. Join us in the Our Hen House Community to…

This week we continue to connect with Farm Sanctuary’s Aaron Rimmler-Cohen, our guest from episode 692, in this delightful bonus conversation. Aaron discusses combining surnames with your partner and details how he became involved in the work he is doing. Then, he and Jasmin converse in-depth about generationally shifting societal norms. We hope you enjoy the chat as much as we…

We were overjoyed to stay on the line with vegan singer-songwriter and actress Kate Nash, our guest from episode 691 and the star of the new film Coffee Wars. In this bonus content, Kate dishes on her favorite meals to cook at home, tells us about the rescue of the animals in the film, and chats more about her thoughts on…

Dr. Milton Mills, our guest from episode 690 and a pioneering plant-based physician, continued our lively chat for this week’s bonus content. In this conversation, Dr. Mills shares with us how he continues with his work without falling into despair, explains more about his spiritual belief and how it led him to give up eating animals, and shares his thoughts on…

This week we stayed on the line with Maria Cebrian, our guest from episode 689 and founder of Terraseed, to get to know her better. Maria discusses growing up in Spain and her diet as a kid. She talks about starting out being a kid who didn’t question anything to becoming an adult who asks it all. She also shares how…

We were so thrilled to keep the conversation going with Marcus Daniell, our guest from episode 688 and Founder and Executive Director of High Impact Athletes. In this extended chat, Marcus discusses growing up in a generational animal-farming family, tofu smuggling, and the relationship tensions that can arise when speaking up about animal cruelty. Marcus also gives us a glimpse into…

In this week’s bonus content from episode 687, we are treated to an extra helping of Sterling “TrapKing” Davis’s positivity! Sterling teaches us the ins and outs of clicker/whistle training for cats, talks about dealing with the ick factor of non-vegan foods used to trap cats, and tells us some of the amazing places he’s traveled to while spreading his message…

This week we continue our conversation with our guests from episode 686, David Meyer & Galina Hale of Food System Innovations.  First, we dive into what David & Galina eat to support their athletic endeavors. David tells us how he shares his vegan diet with other martial artists, while Galina tells us what motivated her to become an Ironman. The group…

Dr. Krista Hiddema stayed on the line following episode 685 this week to dive deeper into our discussion about what she believes activists can do to make a difference. During the conversation, she gets vulnerable about her past health-related struggles and how she felt, at the time, about their relation to veganism.  And finally, she lets us know where it is…

Elan Abrell, author of Saving Animals: Multispecies Ecology of Rescue and Care, kept talking with us this week after his appearance on episode 684.  He treats us to some advice on how individuals can be more effective with their personal altruism, discusses tactics to convince people to change, and shares how his own awakening regarding animals came about. Check it out!…

We are over the moon that Josh & Wendy Smith of Odd Man Inn stayed on the line with us after joining us for episode 683. They stick around to dive deeper into their incredible stories by telling us about their backgrounds, how they fell in love over several rounds of vegan education, and what they hope to see happen in…

The two-for-one continues in this week’s bonus content, as we are joined for two separate bonus interviews by the two stellar activists, Gwenna Hunter & Sue Fischer, who were our guests on episode 682. First, Gwenna shares what foods were available when she lived in a food desert, what her favorite foods are right now, and what’s next for her vegan…

This week we are so happy to have had the opportunity to keep chatting with Scott & Kat Blais of Global Sanctuary for Elephants, who were our guests on episode 681. These heroes for elephants tell their individual stories of how they came to know and love elephants, share what gives them the drive to keep going, and finish up with…

Join us for our extended conversation, from episode 680, with Shannon Falconer, CEO and co-founder of Because Animals.  Shannon tells us why she believes making real meat options available (hold the animal suffering) is the best way to change animal agriculture. She also shares why she considered leaving science at one point and what gives her hope (or not). You won’t…

We are so grateful to Linda Ncube, our guest from episode 679 and founder of Humane Africa Trust, for staying on the line with us for this extra special chat. Linda shares a bit more about growing up in Zimbabwe and explains her view on human and non-human equality. She then gives us details about her children and their life pursuits,…

For your bonus content this week, we stayed on the line with Christine Benson, our guest from episode 678 and author of Marrying Myself. Christine talks about her path to writing, which took her from doubt, through law school, and into self-discovery. We also find out how she manages to balance a “live and let live” mentality with her activism and…

We are overjoyed that Nabaasa Innocent Kashobera, our guest on episode 677, stayed on the line with us for an extended chat. First Nabaasa discusses the particular animals she formed a special bond with in her youth that led her to her current path. Then she shares more about the road that she took to get where she is in her…

This week we are so thrilled to bring you an extended conversation with Camille DeAngelis, author of Bones and All, who joined us on episode 676. Camille talks growing up in New Jersey and the process of transformation, both creative and personal. The author also digs into the world-changing potential she sees in middle-grade fiction that causes her to focus in…

We are so grateful to have Ryuji Chua, our guest from episode 675, stay on the line with us for this week’s bonus content. Ryuji shares more about his background in film, reminds us that our individual messages will never be for everyone and also explains why he leaves the word sentience out of his activism. You don’t want to miss…

This week we keep the conversation going with activist Nirva Patel, who joined us on episode 674. Listen in as Nirva shares how she helps her children navigate the world while maintaining their compassion, talks about her (mis)adventures collecting signatures for a petition outside of her local dump and recounts a moving story about her most compassionate role model- her father.…

Join us this week for our extended conversation with author and professor of Environmental Studies Peter Alagona, who was our guest on episode 673. Peter digs further into other animals that are succeeding in our urban ecosystems, including the remarkable, and much maligned, coyote. Then, we get into how settler colonialism and white supremacy are oftentimes the cornerstone to conflicts between…

This week we stay on the line with artist and activist Weronika Kolinska, who joined us on episode 672, for our bonus content. Weronika gives us the scoop on Amsterdam’s vegan scene, shares some of the traditional Polish foods she grew up eating and tells us of her friendly competition to veganize a food that seems wholly unveganizable! Join us in…

Listen in on this week’s bonus conversation with the amazing Altamush Saeed who is changing the face of social activism in Pakistan and was our guest on episode 671. Altamush shares how he got involved in social justice and how the arrival of a stray cat at his door introduced him to animal issues. He also shares the incredible story of…

This week we are joined by Liz Ross, founder of Rethink Your Food and our guest from episode 670, for a bonus conversation. First, Liz explains what the heck agro-ecology even is. Then she also touches on speciesism in the food justice movement and discusses her thoughts on having conversations around domination in traditions. You don’t want to miss this insight!…

This week’s bonus content brings further thoughts from Karthik Sekar, our guest on episode 669 and the author of After Meat. Listen in as Karthik talks about why it’s important to be an exemplary vegan out in the world, the difference every minute can make when shifting to a vegan world, and the greatest change we can make to improve and…

Lisa Dumas, our guest from episode 668 and founder of Black, Brown, and Divers Plant-Based People for Equity, stayed on with us to dive a bit further into her life for this week’s bonus content. Lisa talks about growing up with an international family, finding veganism and why she thinks Black veganism is growing so quickly. Don’t miss it! Join us…

This week we are joined by German-born artist Hartmut Kiewert, our guest from episode 667. Listen in as Hartmut shares why he believes it is unfair to expect the next generation to change the world as well as his journey to rediscovering critical thinking as it relates to animals. We hope you love it as much as we do! Head to…

This week’s bonus content comes from episode 666 with Jessica Bridgers and James Yeates of The World Federation for Animals (WFA)! They join us to continue the riveting conversation about international collaboration, providing insights about recognizing the importance of the movement coming together, ways in which technology has helped the process, and more. Check it out!  Click on over to the…

We were so honored to be joined on episode 665 by the incredible mother and daughter activist duo Zoe & Sherstin Rosenberg and are equally as thrilled to bring you this bonus content! First we hear from Sherstin about Happy Hen‘s dip into the world of NFTs through a chicken’s art. Then, we hear from both activists how they hold onto…

Join us for this week’s bonus track featuring award-winning journalist Marina Bolotnikova, our guest on episode 664.  Listen in as Marina tells us what she would really like to write about next, shares her opinion on religious views of human supremacy and attempts to answer the question, “Why do good people continue to eat animals?” You don’t want to miss it!…

Listen in this week as we hear a little bit more from Torre Washington who joined us on episode 663. Torre discusses his love of the simple vegetable, gives us the scoop on how his calorie intake shifts according to his competition schedule and shares his experience of advocating for the animals as a bodybuilder. Join us in the flock Facebook…

Join us for this moving bonus clip from our interview with Amy Luebbert of VegLife DesMoines from episode 662. Listen in as Amy explains how meeting one person changed her life trajectory, talks about connecting the dots between social norms and white supremacy, and shares how the murder of Michael Brown touched her spirit and urged her to continue working for…

This week’s bonus content from episode 661 takes a turn away from state and county fairs to discuss other happenings with Woodstock Farm Sanctuary and some of their employees and volunteers. First, Hervé shares his experience traveling to help not only the people of Ukraine, but also animals injured by the war. Then Rachel fills us in about Molly of Great…

This week for episode 660 we were joined by the incomparable Tamara Human of Every Animal, a vegan advocacy organization in Ukraine. We are thrilled that Tamara was able to talk to the flock about her discovery of veganism, which was sparked by undercover footage of pigs. Tamara also discusses the journey the organization has taken to find the right form…

This week’s bonus content from episode 659 with karol orzechowski gives us a sneak peek into upcoming image content from Faunalytics. We also hear from karol about where he finds hope in the current state of things and he shares how you can view his film Maximum Tolerated Dose. We can’t wait for you to hear it! Click on over to…

We are back again with more amazing bonus content! Check out the extra conversation from episode 658 with Andrew Rowan, DPhil in which he talks about the changes he has seen take place over his 40+ year career, how attitude changes toward animal care have applied to farmed animals, and centering the climate crisis to encourage people to adopt plant-exclusive diets.…

Tune into this week’s bonus content from episode 657 with founder of Apex Advocacy Christopher Soul Eubanks. Christopher gives us a glimpse into his youth, connecting the dots between veganism and other social justice movements and his mission-affirming experience of meeting a full grown adult pig for the very first time. You don’t want to miss this! Let us know what you think about this content, recent…