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This week’s bonus content from episode 645 is here to bring you a Dash of hope straight from Uganda. Dash Meizler of the Podrska Foundation continues to wow us with his enlightened views on marrying the fight for human and animal rights. He also clues us in to the reason he received the nickname Dash and shares the very big plans for the future…

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Join us for this week’s bonus where we further the conversation from episode 644 with Gwendolyn Church of Friends of Philip Fish Sanctuary. In this meaningful discussion Gwendolyn talks bringing farmed fish into the farmed animal conversation, plans for expanding the sanctuary, and how the word fishes help to emphasize the individuality of these remarkable beings. You won’t want to miss…

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This week’s bonus clip from episode 643 with Mamta Valderrama has us digging further into Jain beliefs. Mamta also dishes out some advice for getting started with a career in animal protection and discusses helping animal farmers transition to plant-based farming. You definitely want to check this out! Tell us what you think about this bonus content or recent podcast guests over…

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Join us for this moving bonus segment with Danielle Hanosh, our guest on episode 642. Danielle shares details about her powerful book The Other Side. Inspired by all of the animals who have been lost, this book was written to help the humans left behind find comfort in what may be waiting on the other side of the rainbow bridge. She also touches on…

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This week we bring you a continuation of the fascinating conversation from episode 641 with Dr. Christopher Carter that touches on everything from the importance of eating practices to the carrying on of ancestral legacies through more healthful translations of traditional recipes.  This bonus track will have us all wanting to join Dr Carter in reclaiming the kitchen as a sacred space.…

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This week’s bonus content from episode 640 brings the moving story of how librarian and artist Stacy Russo learned to let go of expectations through the adoption of a rescue dog. Stacy also shares how she discovered zines as a form of art and activism and how she finds hope in creativity. You won’t want to miss this heartfelt conversation! We…

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In this week’s bonus content for episode 639 we are joined by Gemunu De Silva for an extended chat about his investigative work. Gem talks more about getting into (and out of) dangerous situations, creating videos for different audiences and the his newest project. You won’t want to miss it! We love hearing from you! Head on over to the flock…

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Join us for episode 638‘s bonus chat with LoriKim Alexander. This week, LoriKim continues giving us a peek into her awe-inspiring work and thought processes. Hear a further discussion of the work of The North Bronx Collective and of the power of believing the change we are working for will come. You won’t want to miss this inspiring conversation. We would…

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In this week’s bonus content from episode 637, Dr Hope Ferdowsian joins us to share an excerpt from the introduction of her book Phoenix Zones: Where Strength Is Born and Resilience Lives. Phoenix Zones combines stories of survivors with the latest science on resilience to help us understand the link between violence against people and animals and the biological foundations of recovery, peace…

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In this week’s bonus content from episode 636, the conversation really gets cooking with Rob Nipe and Nora Rubel of Grass Fed, Rochester’s all vegan butcher shop. Rob & Nora dig into hanging onto hope, veganizing meaningful recipes and vegan cottage cheese! Give it a listen! We love hearing from you! Get in touch with us to share your thoughts on…

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Check out this bonus content from episode 635 featuring Joan E. Schaffner, JD and Rajesh K. Reddy, JD, founding members of the lawyers for the Convention on Animal Protection (CAP). This (at times baffling) conversation includes discussion about the One Health paradigm, the lack of consideration for zoonotic diseases by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the shadow pandemic we aren’t talking…

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In this week’s bonus track we extend the conversation from episode 634 with powerhouse total liberation activist Eloísa Trinidad. Eloísa digs into the advice she would give her childhood self, practicing self care as self liberation, and the importance of honoring emotions while channeling them to support your work. You do not want to miss this! We value your opinions! Let…

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This week we continue the conversation from episode 633 with Rachel Dreskin, CEO of both the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) and their sister nonprofit the Plant Based Foods Institute (PBFI). In this bonus track, Rachel talks about the PBFI’s initiatives, including research and partnerships to realize a transformation of our food system. Check it out! We would love to know what…

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Join us for this week’s bonus conversation from episode 632 with David van Beveren of Vegan Hacktivists. David shares some insight into the challenges of quantifying effectiveness, the momentum of the movement and the diversity of opinions in animal rights activism. Give it a listen! We would love to hear your opinions on this bonus content, the main episode and anything…

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This week’s bonus content has arrived! Check out an extension of the conversation from episode 631 with Aline Silva of CreatureKind. Aline talks leading congregations, waking up to animal issues, and Afro-Indigenous religious expression. Join us! Get squawking with us about this bonus content, the full episode or what’s going on in your life over in the flock Facebook group.  Thank…

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This week’s bonus content is a continuation of our conversation from episode 630 with human and animal rights activist Richa Mehta. Richa shares more about becoming vegan, reminding yourself to be patient, the hope of seeing a vegan world and more. We hope you’ll join us!  Let us know what you think about this bonus episode, thoughts on content you’d like…

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We can’t wait to share this week’s bonus content from episode 629 featuring professor and author Jeff Sebo! In this intriguing conversation, Jeff talks us through the joy of teaching, the importance of keeping an open mind and the convergence of utilitarian and rights theories. Check it out and let us know what you think of this bonus interview, what you’d…

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Join us for this introspective bonus interview from episode 628 with world-changer PJ Nyman! They will delve into inherent childhood compassion for animals, the path to vegetarian and veganism, and the necessity of hope. Witness a beautiful new friendship between Jasmin & PJ blossoming in real time! Engage in the discussion about this episode, future bonus content or anything else you’d…

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We are so thrilled to share this week’s bonus from episode 627 with media maven Rachel Krantz! In this flock-only content, Rachel touches on her experiences growing up, the importance of sharing vegan content online and what “no mud, no lotus” means to her. You won’t want to miss it! Engage in the discussion about this episode, future bonus content or…

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This week’s bonus content is from episode 626 with investigator, press coordinator, and an animal rights activist extraordinaire, Matt Johnson of Direct Action Everywhere (DxE). In this enlightening conversation, Matt talks about what it’s like to be a DxE activist, shares what he was like as a kid, and so much more. Tune in! Leave us your thoughts on this clip,…

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Click here to play this week’s bonus interview!  This week’s bonus content comes from episode 625 featuring inspiring activists Anita Krajnc and Nicola Harris for a conversation you don’t want to miss! Anita is the co-founder of Animal Save Movement and Nicola serves as the nonprofit’s Director of Communications. Among the many interesting topics they touch on in this exclusive interview,…

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For this week’s bonus content, we continue the intriguing conversation from episode 624 with Father Massimo da Qumran of the Sacred Order of the Hesychasts of San Giovanni Climaco, a spiritual community with residences near Milan and Florence. In this exclusive interview, Father Massimo shares his background, talks about how he relates to different animals, explains what is is like to…

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We can’t wait to share this week’s bonus interview from episode 623 with the trailblazing Monica Chen! In this riveting conversation, Monica tells us about stepping into the role of Executive Director of Factory Farming Awareness Coalition (FFAC), discusses her work in other areas, shares what gives her hope, and so much more. Leave us your thoughts on this clip, and…

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This week’s bonus is from episode 622 with John Lewis and Keegan Kuhn, the brilliant filmmakers behind the new documentary, They’re Trying to Kill Us.  In this exclusive bonus interview, John and Keegan get personal, telling us all about their backgrounds, talking about hope, and so much more. Leave us your thoughts on this clip, and anything else you’d like to…

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This week’s bonus is from episode 621 featuring vegan change agent, award-winning public health nutritionist, speaker, and best-selling author, Tracye McQuirter, MPH! Definitely tune into this intriguing conversation where Tracye talks about her background, journey to veganism, favorite meals, and so much more. Don’t miss it! Leave us your thoughts on this clip, and anything else you’d like to see as…

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If you haven’t yet listened to the latest Our Hen House podcast episode with incredible actress and activist, Evanna Lynch, be sure to check it out! You undoubtedly recognize from Evanna from role as Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films and we are truly honored to feature her in this week’s exclusive bonus interview!  She opens up to us about…

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This week’s bonus is a very special reading (recorded just for you!) from the remarkable Katja M. Guenther, PhD who joined us on episode 619. As a Professor of Gender & Sexuality Studies at the University of California, Riverside, Katja’s main areas of research, writing, and activism are feminist politics and the human exploitation of non-human animals. In this  exclusive bonus…

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We’re so pleased to share this week’s bonus content from the first of  our two interviews on episode 618 featuring animal rights activist (and our very own flock member!) Sue Fischer. In this exclusive interview, Sue tells us about her background as a dietician, discusses her approach to advocacy, and reveals how her work on California’s Point Reyes National Seashore has…

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This week’s bonus content comes from episode 617 with the extraordinary Crystal Heath, DVM, where we get even more of the inside scoop behind the veterinary profession and the alarming attitude of so many of its members toward animal rights. In this exclusive interview, Dr. Heath shares with us the personal pushback she has received as an animal rights activist in…

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This week’s bonus content comes from episode 616 with the talented and dynamic Richie Bowie, Senior Editor of VegNews Magazine! In this exclusive interview, Richie and Jasmin continue their engaging conversation. Richie tell us all about his upbringing, his favorite foods, what he does to relax, and so much more! Don’t miss it. Leave us your thoughts on this clip, and…

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We’re eager to share this week’s bonus content from episode 614 with  inspiring artist and writer, Isa Leshko, whose work examines animal rights, aging, and mortality. In this exclusive bonus interview, Isa discusses her thoughts on anthropomorphism, recounts some stories from her book, Allowed to Grow Old: Portraits of Elderly Rescued Farm Animals, and so much more. Don’t miss this thought-provoking conversation!…

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This week’s bonus content comes from episode 613 with the inspirational vegan activist and speaker Joanne Kong, PhD! In this exclusive bonus interview, Joanne discusses how activists may be motivated by the grief we experience over what is happening to animals. She also shares what gives her hope for the future and tells us about her how she ties her musical…

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We’re pleased to bring you this week’s bonus content from episode 612 with Kate Wall, Senior Legislative Manager for the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW). In this illuminating conversation, Kate offers suggestions for what we can do at the state and local level to help wildlife, provides tips for lobbying, and gives us hope for making positive change. Check it…

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In this week’s bonus interview, we continue the conversation from episode 611 with author and dog rescue advocate, Cara Achterberg. In this exclusive bonus content, Cara talks more about rescue, including what she is more recently learning about handling cat populations through Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR). She also tells us about her upcoming dog rescue trip, film project, thoughts on veganism, and so…

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This week’s bonus content from episode 610 with Laura Reese, co-founder of Agriculture Fairness Alliance (AFA), is all about lobbying! Laura offers guidance and tips for lobbying for a plant-rich future, shares her own experiences, and so much more. Tune in! Leave us your thoughts on this clip, and anything else you’d like to see as bonus content, on the Flock Facebook Page.…

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This week’s bonus content is from episode 609 featuring incredible 14-year old activist Genesis Butler and her powerhouse mom, Genelle! In this exclusive bonus content, the mother-daughter duo offer advice to parents with kids who want to get involved in activism, share their thoughts on effective communication, tell us what gives them hope, and so much more. You don’t want to…

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We’re pleased to bring you this week’s bonus content from episode 608 with Henry Mance, author of the new book How to Love Animals In a Human-Shaped World! In this special bonus clip (recorded just for the Our Hen House flock!), Henry shares more of his amazing insights by providing a reading from his book. Tune in to check it out!…

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For this week’s bonus, we’re excited to continue the thought-provoking conversation from episode episode 607 with political economist Jan Dutkiewicz, PhD. In this exclusive bonus interview, Jan shares his thoughts about individual activism and systemic change. Tune in to hear his insights on this and more! Leave us your thoughts on this clip, and anything else you’d like to see as…

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This week’s bonus content is from episode 606 with brilliant lawyer and lecturer, John Adenitire, PhD. In this exclusive interview, John tells us all about his background in a religious upbringing and how it shaped his worldview as a current atheist. Plus, he and Mariann continue more intriguing philosophical discussions about animals. Check it out! Leave us your thoughts on this…

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This week’s bonus content comes from episode 605 featuring  Direct Action Everywhere lead organizer, Almira Tanner! In this exclusive bonus interview, Almira shares her thought-provoking journey to veganism which then led her to animal rights activism. She and Mariann also discuss human nature, changing the world for animals, and so much more. Don’t miss it! Leave us your thoughts on this…

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This week’s bonus content from episode 604 features talented actress and inspiring animal rights advocate, Amy Jackson! In this exclusive bonus interview (recorded just for our flock!), Amy tells us about raising her two-year old son with compassionate values, talks about her fur family of rescues, shares how she stays positive, and so much more. Tune in and enjoy! Leave us…

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We’ve got an exciting treat for you for this week’s bonus content featuring a special reading from author and longtime animal rights activist Mark Hawthorne! Hopefully you’ve already tuned into episode 603 where Mark tells us all about his brand new book, The Way of the Rabbit, which explores the world of rabbits and hares and their unexpectedly large influence on…

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This week’s bonus content is from episode 589 with Laura Jean McKay, author of the award-winning novel The Animals in that Country. Laura joins us in this exclusive interview for more riveting conversation and a special reading from her book. Don’t miss it! Leave us your thoughts on this clip, and anything else you’d like to see as bonus content, on the Flock…

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This week’s bonus content is from episode 588 featuring vegan stand-up comedian, Myq Kaplan! In this exclusive interview, Myq offers Jasmin advice about how to handle annoying life situations, keeping in mind some Stoic and Buddhist principles. You don’t want to miss this philosophical discussion which is simultaneously enlightening and hilarious! Leave us your thoughts on this clip, and anything else…

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Definitely tune into this week’s bonus content from episode 587 featuring Erin Wing, Deputy Director of Investigations at Animal Outlook. This exclusive interview (recorded just for the Our Hen House Flock!) delves deeper into the experience of a female undercover investigator working within dangerous male-dominated industries. Erin opens up to us about her childhood difficulties, tells us how her early experiences…

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This week’s bonus episode is from episode 586 featuring the amazing Jennifer Stojkovic! Jennifer is the founder of Vegan Women Summit (VWS), a global events and media organization dedicated to empowering women as they work to incorporate vegan ethics and values into their careers. In this exclusive bonus content, she shares her incredibly moving vegan story and much more. Leave us your thoughts on this clip,…

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We’re eager to share this week’s bonus content from episode 585 featuring the truly amazing Kimberly Renee Barnes, Founder of Might Be Vegan! In this exclusive interview, Kimberly opens up about her past and her passions. She explains how her background in marketing and her talent for creative writing merges with her philanthropic nature to create a recipe for success in…

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This week’s bonus content is from episode 584 with the inspirational Ana Bradley! Ana is Executive Director at Sentient Media, a non-profit journalism organization seeking to create transparency around the role of animals in our daily lives. In this exclusive interview (recorded just for the Our Hen House Flock!), Ana opens up about her personal life, reveals the motivation behind her…

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In this week’s bonus interview, we continue the captivating conversation from episode 583 with environmental historian, Troy Vettese, whose academic focus is on energy, animals, and neoliberal environmental thought. Troy and Mariann discuss environmental issues, overpopulation, how ancient philosophers pointed to meat-eating as the original cause of wars, and more. Don’t miss it! Leave us your thoughts on this clip, and…

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We’re excited to bring you this week’s bonus content from episode 582 where we continue our conversation with Hakeem Jimo, vegan entrepreneur and co-founder of Nigeria’s first plant-based restaurant, Veggie Victory. In this exclusive interview, Hakeem describes his relationship to food during his childhood in Germany, explains pivotal moments in his life that led him to become passionate about changing the…

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This week’s flock bonus content from episode 581 features  Jamie Woodhouse, a sentientist, humanist, and vegan who believes in compassion for all sentient beings. In this exclusive interview, Jamie tells us about his personal journey starting as a teenager which led him to his thoughtful worldview. He and Mariann continue a fascinating discussion about philosophy, strategies for creating social change for…

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This week’s bonus content from episode 580 provides us with more thoughtful discussion and helpful insights with plant-based pediatricians Dr. Reshma Shah and Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster. The inspiring doctors tell us about their childhoods and their relationships to food growing up. They each talk about how they instill positive values around food in their homes with their own children, and they…

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This week’s bonus content is from episode 579 with the amazing Angela Grimes, the CEO of Born Free USA. In this exclusive bonus interview, Angela gets more personal to tell us about connections she made with animals in childhood and how she left her career as chorus manager for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to work for animals. She and Mariann have…

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We’re excited to bring you this week’s bonus content from episode 578 featuring powerhouse and newly elected New York State Senator Jabari Brisport! In this exclusive interview, Senator Brisport tells us about his relationship to food growing up and his transition to vegetarianism then veganism. He also reveals the number one tip he gives to people when helping them transition to a vegan lifestyle.…

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This week’s bonus content is from episode 577 where we continue a very intriguing conversation with Kim Stallwood, one of the founders of the modern animal rights movement. Kim shares with us some pivotal moments from his childhood that helped set him on his vegan path. He and Mariann also discuss leadership, climate change, possibilities of change coming out of crises,…

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We’re pleased to bring to you this week’s bonus content from episode 576 with Michelle Graham, Executive Director of Wild Animal Initiative (WAI). In this exclusive bonus content, Michelle tells us about going vegetarian as a child, the ethical struggles she faced while working towards her PhD, and how she ended up directing her skills towards helping wild animals. She also…

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This week’s bonus content from episode 575 features the incredible Nicola “Chef Cola” Kagoro, founder of African Vegan On A Budget. She teamed up with the International Anti-Poaching Foundation (IAPF) to establish a vegan camp kitchen in the bush for the Akashinga Rangers, an all-woman team protecting wild animals from poaching.  She is also the founder of the grassroots movement Back to…

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This week’s bonus content from episode 574 features Caryn Ginsberg of Priority Visions. In this exclusive interview recorded just for the flock, Caryn provides us with additional insights about her new report, Corona to Collaboration, Innovation to Inclusion: Issues and Opportunities in Farmed Animal Advocacy. She offers advice for people new to animal advocacy, discusses important ways for organizations to enhance their effectiveness,…

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This week’s bonus content is from episode 573 features Becky Jenkins, who is the Executive Director of the Aquatic Life Institute. In this exclusive interview, Becky tells us about her recent marriage, vegan options in Ireland, and why she prioritizes self care to prevent burnout. Don’t miss it! Leave us your thoughts on this clip, and anything else you’d like to…

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This week’s bonus content from episode 572 features Amy Quichiz, co-founder of the extraordinary collective, Veggie Mijas. Tune in to hear more insights from Amy that weren’t discussed during the main interview! Amy tells us about her childhood,  her early days of organizing, the importance of her international work, as well as her journey to veganism. Leave us your thoughts on this…