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Glen Merzer on Soft Vegan Messaging and the Power of Storytelling. Oct 18, 2026

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Can we advocate for veganism without always talking about veganism? My returning guest, Glen Merzer, is an author, playwright, screenwriter and passionate vegan advocate. In E872, we discussed his fabulous book Food Is Climate and the urgent need to end animal agriculture. A message neither of us believes should be softened. And yet, today we’re exploring a very different approach ...

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Masculinity, Veganism and the Courage to Live Your Values with Steven Williams. Oct 05, 2026

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What does it actually mean to be a strong man today? Not simply physically strong. Not emotionally shut down. And not subscribing to an outdated version of masculinity that equates strength with power, domination and control — over women, animals, nature or anyone perceived as weaker. What does strength look like when it’s driven by courage, compassion and the willingness ...

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Who Are You Becoming While You’re Trying to Change the World? (The Unexpected Ways Veganism Changes You) Sep 20, 2026

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When I first became vegetarian 34 years ago, and then vegan nearly 11 years ago, it was about the suffering I didn’t want to contribute to. It was for the animals. And it always will be. And yet, something unexpected happened. I’m not talking about the health benefits, though they certainly exist. I’m talking about the person you become when, ...

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The Myths Keeping Animal Agriculture Alive in New Zealand with Paula Feehan. Sep 06, 2026

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New Zealand has an international reputation as clean, green and pristine. It’s also a country whose economy, land use and national identity are deeply entwined with animal agriculture. And those two things deserve to be examined together. Because animal agriculture isn’t inevitable. It’s a system supported by some powerful stories — that it’s efficient, resilient, environmentally responsible, necessary to feed ...

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Thriving Through Menopause with a Plant Positive Mindset | My Summit Interview. Aug 23, 2026

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Alix Brown, the mastermind behind the Plant Powered in Menopause Summit, has graciously given me permission to share my interview here on the Healthification feed. And I’m SO grateful… because this conversation was a blast and we covered a lot! My vegan journey, of course. Navigating non-supportive loved ones. Learning to embrace rather than block difficult emotions. We dive into ...

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Forever Home | Allison Argo on Animal-Centred Design, Sanctuary and Hope. Aug 10, 2026

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Director Allison Argo has spent more than three decades telling stories that invite us to see animals differently. When Allison joined me a few years ago to discuss The Last Pig, we explored the deeply personal journey of a pig farmer wrestling with the ethics of the life he’d built. It remains one of the most impactful documentaries I’ve seen—not ...

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My Dad Worked in a Slaughterhouse — I Became a Vegan Activist | Jack Hancock-Fairs. Jul 26, 2026

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When I watched The Dying Trade the day it premiered on YouTube, I emailed its creator, vegan activist and filmmaker Jack Hancock-Fairs, within 24 hours. It hit me that hard. I’ve interviewed undercover investigators, former slaughterhouse workers, psychologists and animal advocates over the years… however this felt different. Because at its heart, this isn’t a documentary about slaughterhouses. It’s about ...

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Matthew C. Halteman, Vegans in Waiting: from Defensiveness to Curiosity. Jul 12, 2026

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Why do good people resist good ideas, and what happens when defensiveness gives way to curiosity? 🌱 Explore Thrive with Plants — 90-Day 1:1 Coaching https://strongbodygreenplanet.lpages.co/thrive-with-plants-coaching/ 💚 Join the Plant Positive Skool Community https://www.skool.com/plant-positive/about It’s a question that reaches far beyond veganism. Whether we’re talking about our health, our relationships, or our values, all of us have experienced the tension ...

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What It Costs To Care: An Open Letter To Non-Vegans (And A Thank You To Vegans) Jun 28, 2026

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Last Sunday I lay in bed trying to enjoy a rare sleep-in. My mind went to the solo podcast I needed to get out this week — though I didn’t yet know the topic. What did I want to share with my vegan friends? And actually, the answer that compelled me out of bed was what I wanted to share ...

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Why Beagles Are Used in Research—and What Happens Next with Nikki Steendam of Beagle Freedom Australia. Jun 14, 2026

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Most of us never see the animals used in research—or what happens when they finally get a second chance at life. 🌱 EXPLORE THRIVE WITH PLANTS — 90-Day 1:1 Coaching https://strongbodygreenplanet.lpages.co/thrive-with-plants-coaching/ 💚 JOIN THE FREE PLANT POSITIVE COMMUNITY https://www.skool.com/plant-positive/about Every year, thousands of dogs and cats are used in research and teaching across Australia. Most of us never see them. ...

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