Evanna Lynch

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  1. “Appa’s Lost Days” with Evanna Lynch: The Heart of the Avatarverse

    Season 2, Episode 38

    “Appa’s Lost Days” with Evanna Lynch: The Heart of the Avatarverse

    Grab the tissues—this one's an emotional ride. Janet and Dante are joined by longtime ATLA fan Evanna Lynch (aka Luna Lovegood in “Harry Potter”) to explore the heartbreaking story told in “Appa’s Lost Days.” Revisit one of Avatar: The Last Airbender’s most gut-wrenching episodes as the trio discusses Appa’s journey, the importance of compassion in the Avatarverse, and the power of silent storytelling. How many tissues will it take to absorb our tears as we talk through Appa’s entrapment, horrible treatment, brave escape, and reunion with a gentle and much-needed friend? Get your own box of tissues ready, and find out!

    54 min
  2. Evanna Lynch: Take Up Space

    05/10/2022

    Evanna Lynch: Take Up Space

    Evanna Lynch (Harry Potter franchise, author of The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting) discusses the existential nature of mental health struggles and disordered eating. She opens up about being a sensitive child, her history of anorexia at an early age, and her journey through recovery. Evanna explains the reasons she found it difficult to seek treatment, what the entertainment industry told her was wrong with her, and the ways she was able to overcome the fear of taking up space. She and Mayim discuss society’s examination of women and identity struggles and regimens for wellness after recovery. They break down forms of holistic healing, from plant therapy and intention setting to astrology and moon ceremonies. Evanna Lynch's Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/677563/the-opposite-of-butterfly-hunting-by-evanna-lynch/ BialikBreakdown.com YouTube.com/mayimbialik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1h 9m
  3. S2, Ep17: Your Body in Balance with Dr.Neal Barnard, MD

    02/26/2020

    S2, Ep17: Your Body in Balance with Dr.Neal Barnard, MD

    Dr.Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, speaks to The ChickPeeps about his work in the medical field advocating for the many health benefits and healing properties of a plant-based diet. He shares a bit about his groundbreaking work that proved that eliminating animal products from one's diet can reverse type 2 diabetes. He also talks about his new research that explains how hormones can be brought into balance by what we eat, curing things like menstrual cramps, endometriosis, infertility, cancer, erectile dysfunction and many other conditions. Also on this episode… This episode is brought to you by Vivo Life! Use our code 'chickpeeps10' to get 10% off your order at vivolife.com! How working as an autopsy assistant made Dr.Barnard start seeing meat as 'dead bodies' rather than food.  'Getting the animals off your plate isn't the end goal' - how eliminating animal products is just step 1 to cultivating optimal health. How Dr. Neal started a movement that succeeded in eliminating every animal lab from every medical school in the US and Canada. 'Of all the people who are taking a cholesterol drug, probably 90% of them would not need them because a diet change could accomplish this.' 'The body can heal.' Dr.Neal shares stories of patients who have been fully cured of type 2 diabetes. How do plant based burgers compare to meat burgers from a nutritional standpoint? Robbie outs himself as a Ravenclaw once again by quoting a bunch of medical studies... Dr.Neal explains how the lack of integrity in medical publishing and reporting is due to a notable conflict of interests. We all rag on the nutritional and moral issues of dairy milk for a bit. Should we be limiting our intake of soy? How soy reduces the likelihood of getting breast cancer. Dr.Barnard brands the 'carnivore diet' as 'a silly, childish, macho thing'. Neal shares his latest research into how a plant-based diet can actually make menstrual cramps go away!! How one woman solved her lifelong infertility issues after a month on a plant-based diet. Links Get a copy of Dr.Barnard's new book - Your Body In Balance: The New Science of Food, Hormones and Health. Read more about Dr.Barnard's work at The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine Attend a talk by Dr.Barnard on his book tour. Greta Thunberg article mentioned at the end of the episode. Social Media Twitter: @ChickPeepsPod Instagram: @ChickPeepsPod Facebook: @ChickPeepsPodcast Momoko Hill: @oh_momoko Robbie Jarvis: @robbjarvis Tylor Starr: @tylorstarr Evanna Lynch: @msevylynch

    1h 9m
  4. S2, Ep13: Australian Bushfires - What Next for Animals, with World Animal Protection

    01/29/2020

    S2, Ep13: Australian Bushfires - What Next for Animals, with World Animal Protection

    This episode is brought to you by Vivo Life! Use our code 'chickpeeps10' to get 10% off your order at vivolife.com! This week we are also sponsored by Veestro! Use code PEEPS at checkout for 25% off your first order at https://try.veestro.com/chickpeeps!   This week on The ChickPeeps we take time out of our vegan-focused discourse to discuss the wildfires that broke out across Australia causing unimaginable devastation to Australia's wildlife. Evy speaks to Simone Clarke and Lena Aalby of World Animal Protection Australia to get an insight into what daily life is like now for the animal advocates in Australia, working to protect perhaps the most vulnerable victims of disasters. Simone and Lena share about the challenges faced in recovering from the fires, what's happening to the rescued animals and why they believe in prioritising long-term recovery work to best protect animals in disasters. Also on this episode… Simone and Lena discuss how charities spring into action and coordinate their strategies to approach all aspects of protecting animals affected by disasters. Lena shares about the emergency relief work she personally partakes in to rescue and rehabilitate injured  and orphaned animals. 1 billion animals perished: Is this statistic accurate and what does it mean for the future of the Australian wildlife? Can these animals be rehabilitated and released into the wild after so much of the land was destroyed? The resilience of the Australian landscape. Why World Animal Protection believe in advocating for policy change as part of their strategy to protect animals. What is the point of saving farm animals affected by disasters when ultimately people are going to kill them to eat? Is veganism included in World Animal Protection's disaster prevention strategy? Is fundraising the only thing we can do to help Australia heal? Isn't climate change only going to make the fires increase and is there hope for handling this problem? Links: Donate or get involved with World Animal Protection's work: WorldAnimalProtection.org.au Follow World Animal Protection Australia's recovery relief efforts on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Listener Sarah recommends The Vegan Society's Vegan Passport for great vegan tips when traveling. Social Media Twitter: @ChickPeepsPod Instagram: @ChickPeepsPod Facebook: @ChickPeepsPodcast Momoko Hill: @oh_momoko Robbie Jarvis: @robbjarvis Tylor Starr: @tylorstarr Evanna Lynch: @msevylynch

    1h 2m
  5. S2, Ep20: Fearless Activism with Joey Carbstrong

    03/18/2020

    S2, Ep20: Fearless Activism with Joey Carbstrong

    This episode is brought to you by Vivo Life! Use our code 'chickpeeps10' to get 10% off your order at vivolife.com! This week, Evy speaks to full time activist and animal rights speaker, Joey Carbstrong, about his direct, no-nonsense style of activism. Joey talks about how his early life as part of a gang influenced his bold and confrontational approach to speaking up for the voiceless, and how he remains unperturbed by criticism when he focuses on his core mission of achieving animal liberation. Also on this episode... Joey recounts the time in his life as a gang member, and how a particularly depressing stint in prison prompted a total lifestyle overhaul, and eventually his vegan awakening. How Joey left his gang and found his calling in animal rights activism. How one-on-one street activism can have the greatest impact as an activist. 'The people who say animals are killed humanely, they haven't ever witnessed what happens inside a slaughterhouse. They're talking merely off of their indoctrination and what they're told.' Joey talks about his experiences in slaughterhouses as being some of 'the most horrific experiences' of his life. His mindset for dealing with the verbal and online abuse that comes with being a confrontational activist. Joey explains how to avoid ever being 'stumped' by an anti-vegan argument in a debate. How to focus and conserve one's energy for activism: 'I don't let anyone get inside my head to try to make me feel guilty for standing up for animals, no matter who it is.' What to say to people who accuse vegans of caring more about animals than humans. Do hardcore vegan activists want people working in the animal agricultural industry to go out of business, or evolve with the plant based food system? Joey explains how he takes a more forceful approach and how Gary Yourofsky's direct speeches about animal abuse was what he needed to hear to go vegan. 'People need to be held accountable for their contribution to something that is horrific.' Robbie and Evy talk about the c-word and how we can discuss the original source of the virus, as being the consumption of wild animals, without shaming and angering people. Links Check out Joey's website. Watch Joey's debates on Youtube. Follow Joey on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Video about the origins of Coronavirus that we discuss at the end of the podcast. Please note, this video contains graphic images of animal abuse. Social Media Twitter: @ChickPeepsPod Instagram: @ChickPeepsPod Facebook: @ChickPeepsPodcast Momoko Hill: @oh_momoko Robbie Jarvis: @robbjarvis Tylor Starr: @tylorstarr Evanna Lynch: @msevylynch

    1h 5m
  6. S2, Ep21: Keeping Animals in the Wild with Katie Tostevin-Hobbs

    03/25/2020

    S2, Ep21: Keeping Animals in the Wild with Katie Tostevin-Hobbs

    This episode is brought to you by Vivo Life! Use our code 'chickpeeps10' to get 10% off your order at vivolife.com! As the world continues to battle a global pandemic that originated from contact with a wild animal, it seems timely to contemplate humanity's relationship to wild animals. So this week on Chickeeps, Evy speaks to longtime animal welfare activist and vegan, Katie Tostevin-Hobbs of World Animal Protection about what it means to create safe and respectful boundaries between people and wild animals. We discuss why it's unethical to use animals in entertainment, what wild animals really shouldn't be kept as pets, and also why some animal welfare organisations choose not to take a publicly vegan stance. Katie shares how a love for animals from a young age inspired her to devote her life to protecting them. How one man was left a wooly monkey in his inheritance and how it lead to the founding of a monkey sanctuary and protection for monkeys in the pet trade. What is meant by 'wild animals in entertainment' and does it always involve animal cruelty? Seeing the problem from all perspectives: Katie explains how the mahouts and exployees of elephant riding companies are victims to the system too, and what World Animal Protection do to help them find a new livelihood. How to open a dialogue with people who work in the animals in entertainment sector. What to do when you see a friend posting about swimming with dolphins? What's the definition of a wild animal that shouldn't be kept as a pet? What is the most ethical thing to do if you already have a wild animal as a pet? Katie explains the Promise4Wildlife and how important it is to shift public perception of wild animals in entertainment. Why Katie chooses to work in animal welfare, and the impact WAP has on animals in factory farming systems. Will World Animal Protection ever take a publicly vegan stance? Links Check out The Monkey Sanctuary that Katie worked at! Check out the work of World Animal Protection. Take World Animal Protection's #Promise4Wildlife World Animal Protection's Elephant-friendly tourism guide. World Animal Protection on COVID-19: 'We must unite to end wild animal exploitation.' Social Media Twitter: @ChickPeepsPod Instagram: @ChickPeepsPod Facebook: @ChickPeepsPodcast Momoko Hill: @oh_momoko Robbie Jarvis: @robbjarvis Tylor Starr: @tylorstarr Evanna Lynch: @msevylynch

    1h 20m
  7. S2, Ep23: Vegan Parenting with Kim Haskins and Jake Yapp

    04/08/2020

    S2, Ep23: Vegan Parenting with Kim Haskins and Jake Yapp

    This week, Evy chats to artist, Kim Haskins, and comedian/presenter, Jake Yapp, about their experiences and insights into raising their son, Spike, as a vegan. We talk about how to deal with the multitude of opinions shared by non-vegan naysayers, whether or not we should be sharing the truth of what happens to animals with young children, and how to handle awkward social situations for vegan kids. LAter on, we have an exclusive interview with Spike himself who shares his favourite things about being vegan! Also on this episode... This episode is brought to you by Vivo Life! Use our code 'chickpeeps10' to get 10% off your order at vivolife.com! Jake and Kim explain why they had no doubt in their mind about raising Spike vegan. The one nutrient Jake and Kim supplement for their son. How to deal with other people's criticism of raising children vegan. What is the best way to respond to people who say you're 'pushing your beliefs' on children by raising them vegan. At what age can children grasp the concept of veganism? Should parents shield their children from the harsh reality of animal exploitation? Kim and Jake share their experience of home-schooling Spike and how significant a part veganism played in that decision. Does Spike agree with the vegan philosophy and does he share those values with other children? What do you do when a child goes to a party with meat products and they want to eat the same food as other children. Do vegan children have a harder time fitting in with their peers? Kim and Jake share their thoughts on how to introduce veganism to young children who have not been vegan from birth. Interview with much-hyped vegan child, Spike! Listener question about 'Ostroveganism'. Links Check out Kim's artwork! Check out Jake's comedy and podcasts. Listen to Jake's new podcast Now Wash Your Hands! Follow Jake on Twitter and Kim on Instagram. Social Media Twitter: @ChickPeepsPod Instagram: @ChickPeepsPod Facebook: @ChickPeepsPodcast Momoko Hill: @oh_momoko Robbie Jarvis: @robbjarvis Tylor Starr: @tylorstarr Evanna Lynch: @msevylynch

    1h 14m
  8. S2, Ep22: Understanding Animalkind with Ingrid Newkirk

    04/01/2020

    S2, Ep22: Understanding Animalkind with Ingrid Newkirk

    This episode is brought to you by Vivo Life! Use our code 'chickpeeps10' to get 10% off your order at vivolife.com! It's been 2 years since The ChickPeeps' first interview with Ingrid Newkirk and in that time fur has become passé, animal rights has gone mainstream and Ingrid has written a new book! So this week Ingrid rejoins Tylor and Evy to catch us up on PETA's updated approach to ending animal oppression, tell stories of animal communication from her new book, and share creative ways we can continue to change the world for animals during lockdown. Also on this episode... 'Fur is done and dusted' - Ingrid explains why PETA have retired the 'I'd rather go naked than wear fur' campaign. Why isn't Canada Goose getting the memo that fur is uncool? Ingrid shares her opinions on COVID-19: 'If everybody was vegan we wouldn't have had any pandemic, and we won't have any in the future.' Is it insensitive for vegans to be talking about the source of the coronavirus? We talk about speciesism and the distinction between liking and respecting animals. 'We have to be against speciesism as much as we're against any of the other hideous 'ism's.' Tylor airs his gripe with the phrase 'voice for the voiceless' and asks Ingrid to weigh in on whether or not this is a statement of human supremacy. Ingrid talks about socially conscious sheltering and why she believes the no-kill movement isn't realistic. Can you be an animal abolitionist and support animal welfare causes? Ingrid shares about the inspiration behind her new book and gives some anecdotes about animals being faithful lovers and amazing parents! How can we continue to do activism in self-isolation? Links Buy Ingrid's new book, Animalkind. Check out PETA's work! Social Media Twitter: @ChickPeepsPod Instagram: @ChickPeepsPod Facebook: @ChickPeepsPodcast Momoko Hill: @oh_momoko Robbie Jarvis: @robbjarvis Tylor Starr: @tylorstarr Evanna Lynch: @msevylynch

    1h 11m
  9. S2, Ep19: Fighting Fast Fashion with Venetia La Manna

    03/11/2020

    S2, Ep19: Fighting Fast Fashion with Venetia La Manna

    This episode is brought to you by Vivo Life! Use our code 'chickpeeps10' to get 10% off your first order at vivolife.com! This week, Momo and Evy talk to the brilliant Venetia La Manna about making sustainability a factor in our wardrobe choices, and how the animals are not the only victims of the fashion industry we should be speaking up for. Venetia is a climate activist and sustainability expert, and in this episode she speaks about her journey that began with ethical veganism and evolved to her role as a slow fashion advocate which sees her speaking out passionately against the fast fashion industry, and inspiring people to embrace a lifestyle of consuming less. Also in this episode... Venetia shares why she considers that going vegan was 'one of the best decisions' she's ever made. Venetia talks about her initial resistance to embracing slow fashion, and we talk about what makes someone 'ready' to learn about veganism and sustainability. Beyond vegan fashion: why cutting out animal derived fabrics isn't enough. What is fast fashion? 'What we're forgetting is that when a garment is as cheap as it is, someone somewhere is paying for that. The similarities between factory farming and fast fashion factories. Are vegan materials made from plastic off the table now? We discuss whether or not being a sustainable vegan is a privilege or can it be accessible to all? What should you do if you can only afford to shop from fast fashion brands. Venetia names some of the worst offenders in the fast fashion industry. Are influencers helping or hindering the sustainable fashion movement? Venetia shares her non-negotiable morning routine and mindfulness practices that keep her mental and physical health in balance. Listener question from Jamie about the inherent frustration of being your friends' 'vegan google' Links: Follow Venetia on Instagram, Youtube and Twitter! Check out Venetia's website. Listen to Venetia's podcast, Talking Tastebuds! Check out Venetia's recommendations for learning about fast fashion:  The True Cost,  Kristen Leo's Youtube  Eco-Age Social Media Twitter: @ChickPeepsPod Instagram: @ChickPeepsPod Facebook: @ChickPeepsPodcast Momoko Hill: @oh_momoko Robbie Jarvis: @robbjarvis Tylor Starr: @tylorstarr Evanna Lynch: @msevylynch

    1h 4m
  10. S2, Ep24: Plant Based Food for Everyone with Ian & Henry aka. BOSH!

    04/15/2020

    S2, Ep24: Plant Based Food for Everyone with Ian & Henry aka. BOSH!

    This episode is brought to you by Vivo Life! Use our code 'chickpeeps10' to get 10% off your order at vivolife.com! This one's for all you vegan foodies out there! In June 2016, Henry Firth and Ian Theasby took the online vegan world by storm when they launched their plant-based recipe channel BOSH! and quickly went viral. Now with over 2 billion online views and three Sunday Times Bestselling cookbooks, BOSH! have inspired thousands of people all over the world to embrace vegan cooking, and on this episode they share the details of the work ethic that built BOSH!, and the mindset it took to turn a purpose-fuelled project into their full time job. Also on this episode... Ian and Henry share how the idea for Bosh started as a vision of 'a vegan cafe for the whole world' Henry talks about turning a purpose fuelled project into a fulltime job and overcoming imposter syndrome to embrace his role in BOSH!'s success. Ian shares why Bosh proudly use the word 'vegan' rather than plant-based in their business. Henry talks about the importance of persistence when building a vegan brand, and how BOSH!'s success came from a consistent commitment to putting out delicious, simple vegan recipes. Ian explains that the key quality a new vegan cook needs is a positive mindset and a willingness to make mistakes! Ian & Henry share some simple and some more complex recipes to test out in self isolation! Vegan cooking tips for vegans who don't really like vegetables! Henry shares the workflow management method he uses to maximise productivity and talks about the process of writing, testing and refining recipes that ultimately leads to a finished cookbook. Ian and Henry discuss their newest cookbook. Robbie puts the 'Plants Have Feelings' argument to bed! Links: Check out BOSH!'s website! Follow BOSH! on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter. Get daily recipe inspiration from BOSH!'s Youtube channel. Pre-order Bosh!'s newest cookbook. Social Media Twitter: @ChickPeepsPod Instagram: @ChickPeepsPod Facebook: @ChickPeepsPodcast Momoko Hill: @oh_momoko Robbie Jarvis: @robbjarvis Tylor Starr: @tylorstarr Evanna Lynch: @msevylynch

    58 min
  11. S2, Ep25: Making Vegan Allies with Dr.Melanie Joy

    04/22/2020

    S2, Ep25: Making Vegan Allies with Dr.Melanie Joy

    This episode is brought to you by Vivo Life! Use our code 'chickpeeps10' to get 10% off your order at vivolife.com! This week on ChickPeeps, Evy speaks to Dr.Melanie Joy, PhD., about managing relational conflict between vegans and non vegans, and the social conditioning that makes the majority of society resistant to embracing veganism. A harvard educated psychologist, international speaker and author, Melanie has long been exploring the question of what makes a person ready to learn about veganism, and this episode she speaks about the importance of vegan allies in this movement, how vegans activists can suffer from secondary traumatic stress disorder, and the self care practices that are essential to being a lifelong activist. Also on this episode... Dr.Joy discusses the idea of being 'ready' for veganism and encourages vegan activists to focus their efforts on the 'low hanging fruit'. The perspective shift that happens when you go vegan - 'You don't see different things, you see the same things differently.' The balance between being extremely sensitised to the plight of animals and being measured and relatable as an activist. 'When you look at the major problems of the world, these are not problems that exist because people are too sensitive; they exist because people aren't sensitive enough.' Moral perfectionism - Melanie discusses what she sees as the shadow side of being a conscientious person, and why it sets the movement back. Why self care is fundamentally important to being an effective activist. Is bearing witness to animal slaughter a moral obligation for activists? 'The animals don't need a movement of walking trauma survivors. The animals need a movement of healthy, self-connected, resilient individuals who are not going to burn out and who are going to be able to be their advocates for the long haul.' What is Secondary Traumatic Stress Disorder and how it materialises in vegans. What is carnism? Has 'carnist' become a pejorative used to describe meat-eaters in vegan circles?  What is a vegan ally and how we can ask our loved ones to be that for us. The importance of relational literacy in the vegan movement. What can vegans do better to communicate our message? 'Vegan activists are doing an amazing job.' Dr.Melanie Joy encourages us all to pause and acknowledge the progress we've made! 'Give yourself permission to love non vegans even if you don't love what they do.' Links: Explore more of Dr.Melanie Joy's work at Carnism.org. Read more of Dr.Joy's other work on MelanieJoy.org Follow Beyond Carnism on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram and Twitter. Follow Dr.Melanie Joy on Instagram and Facebook. Social Media Twitter: @ChickPeepsPod Instagram: @ChickPeepsPod Facebook: @ChickPeepsPodcast Momoko Hill: @oh_momoko Robbie Jarvis: @robbjarvis Tylor Starr: @tylorstarr Evanna Lynch: @msevylynch

    1h 8m
  12. S2, Ep15: Vegan Dating with Elliot Knight, Part 1

    02/12/2020

    S2, Ep15: Vegan Dating with Elliot Knight, Part 1

    This episode is brought to you by Vivo Life! Use our code 'chickpeeps10' to get 10% off your order at vivolife.com! In anticipation of Valentine's Day, this week Evy, Momo and the incomparably spangly guest-host and actor, Elliot Knight, are tackling the thorny issue of dating in and out of the vegan community! Often when people transition to veganism, their close relationships are challenged by this dramatic shift in their partner's outlook. In part 1 of this extra, in-depth episode we discuss the many common dilemmas faced by vegans in navigating intimate relationships. Also on this episode... Part 1  Dating vegans vs. non vegans. 'Just because someone's vegan doesn't mean that they're a great person' Is veganism more openly accepted by the queer community? How to deal when you're dating someone who is more hardcore vegan than you. Kissing non vegans - yay or nay and what is the social vegan etiquette of kissing people who eat animals. We discuss our personal relationship non-negotiables with non vegan partners. What do you do if your date rocks up in a Canada Goose jacket? Should I try and convert my partner to veganism? Momo braves the vegan dating apps!  The vegan bio cliché you should avoid in your online profile! Should you let them know you're vegan before the first date? What do you do when you match with someone with a tiger selfie? Links Follow Elliot Knight on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter! Vote for The ChickPeeps to win the Vegan Food and Living Reader Awards! Social Media Twitter: @ChickPeepsPod Instagram: @ChickPeepsPod Facebook: @ChickPeepsPodcast Momoko Hill: @oh_momoko Robbie Jarvis: @robbjarvis Tylor Starr: @tylorstarr Evanna Lynch: @msevylynch

    1 hr
  13. S2, Ep16: Building an Ethical Brand with Josh Bolding

    02/19/2020

    S2, Ep16: Building an Ethical Brand with Josh Bolding

    This episode is brought to you by Vivo Life! Use our code 'chickpeeps10' to get 10% off your order at vivolife.com! This week, Robbie and Evy talk to Josh Bolding, the co-founder of Vivo Life, a plant-based health and fitness company. In this episode we talk about the role of supplements in a vegan diet, and Josh's journey in transitioning his company to be 100% vegan. Josh is also a passionate advocate of sustainability and he shares his thoughts on how companies can grow and thrive whilst remaining environmentally friendly. Also on this episode... Josh discusses how the disingenuous nature of the supplement industry inspired him to form his own vegan supplement company. The orphan elephant story that broke Josh's heart open to an ethical vegan way of life. The persistent myth of protein deficiency in vegans. How risky is it to transition a business to be 100% vegan? Josh shares how he transitioned his packaging to be home compostable, and speculates on why more companies aren't doing it. How refining a strong ethical core for Vivo helped the business take off. The milieu of conscious consumerism and why people don't want to buy from 'soulless companies'. Shouldn't we be aiming to eat a well-rounded diet without the need for supplements? Josh shares the daily supplements he takes. What kind and how much B12 should we be taking? Josh weighs in on the wave of influencers denouncing veganism last year. Links: Follow Josh's work at Vivo Life on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube. Check out the Vivo Life vegan supplements. Social Media Twitter: @ChickPeepsPod Instagram: @ChickPeepsPod Facebook: @ChickPeepsPodcast Momoko Hill: @oh_momoko Robbie Jarvis: @robbjarvis Tylor Starr: @tylorstarr Evanna Lynch: @msevylynch

    1 hr
  14. S2, Ep18: Stray Cat Alliance with Christi Metropole

    03/04/2020

    S2, Ep18: Stray Cat Alliance with Christi Metropole

    This week on The ChickPeeps, Robbie, Tylor and Evy visit the Stray Cat Alliance headquarters and talk to founder, Christi Metropole about her work running a shelter that saves and rehomes 1,400 cats per year. We discuss the role of vegan advocacy in an animal welfare organisation, the inherent inner conflict vegans face when adopting a cat, and the imperfect solutions we have to the problem of overpopulation. Also in this episode... Christi shares how her vegan values and her love of cats went hand in hand, and the decision to advocate for veganism through her work in animal welfare.. How Christi 'trapped' her first cat and began her mission to protect cats when she founded Stray Cat Alliance. Christi explains the 'Trap, Neuter, Return' program and why culling animals in the wild doesn't work to control the population. Isn't spaying and neutering our companion animals taking away the reproductive rights of that individual? Christi highlights the urgency for resources for companion animals in underserved communities. We discuss the inner conflict of vegans who feed their cats a meat diet. Christi explains why Stray Cat Alliance is a 'No-Kill' organisation and why she believes the no-kill approach 'isn't a fantasy'. Christi gives her opinion on open admission shelters in LA. We talk about why the animal welfare community puts such a strong emphasis on the 'Adopt, Don't Shop' initiative for companion animals. Momo and Evy discuss listener, Samantha's question as to when does the frustration towards one's non vegan friends and family subside. Links Check out Stray Cat Alliance Foster a cat with Stray Cat Alliance Follow SCA on Instagram, Twitter, Youtube and Facebook. Social Media Twitter: @ChickPeepsPod Instagram: @ChickPeepsPod Facebook: @ChickPeepsPodcast Momoko Hill: @oh_momoko Robbie Jarvis: @robbjarvis Tylor Starr: @tylorstarr Evanna Lynch: @msevylynch

    1h 8m
  15. S2, Ep14: The Vegan Masterchef Way with Dino Luciano

    02/05/2020

    S2, Ep14: The Vegan Masterchef Way with Dino Luciano

    This episode is brought to you by Vivo Life! Use our code 'chickpeeps10' to get 10% off your order at vivolife.com! 'I've got a plan to save the world', promises Dino Luciano, the talented and dynamic chef who broke new ground when he became the first vegan to win Masterchef in 2017 -  and we're inclined to believe him! In this in-depth interview Dino speaks candidly to the ChickPeeps - and special guest host Elliot Knight! - about his experiences as a vegan competing in the world's biggest cooking show, why he chose to compete in the first place knowing he'd have to cook meat, and whether or not veganism can heal the world. Also in this episode... 'I wanted to be a vegetarian ever since I could remember'. Dino explains how, despite his traditional italian upbringing, he always felt at heart that he didn't agree with consuming animals. His earliest experiences working in restaurants and getting fired a lot when he wouldn't taste the food. Dino's rationale for being 'a little more stealth' about his vegan advocacy now. Dino talks about how his need to save his family's health pushed him to learn how to make healthy vegan food taste as good as and better than animal products. 10 points to you if you can guess which Hogwarts house Dino is! Dino speculates on why being a vegan chef would be controversial on network tv in America. 'My vegan food actually is a little bit better than my meat, and my meat is the best meat anyone in the world can cook.' Dino shares his theory on how cooking could be the solution to ending racism. How and why Dino's OCD and anxiety lessened when he switched to a plant based diet. How visualisation and the law of attraction was a key component to his winning Masterchef. One person Dino would like to see go vegan. Links: Follow Dino on Instagram, Youtube and Twitter! Check out Dino's website and have him cater your next plant-based event or dinner! Vote for The ChickPeeps in the Vegan Food and Living Reader Awards! Social Media Twitter: @ChickPeepsPod Instagram: @ChickPeepsPod Facebook: @ChickPeepsPodcast Momoko Hill: @oh_momoko Robbie Jarvis: @robbjarvis Tylor Starr: @tylorstarr Evanna Lynch: @msevylynch

    1h 12m
  16. S2, Ep15: Vegan Dating with Elliot Knight, Part 2

    02/12/2020

    S2, Ep15: Vegan Dating with Elliot Knight, Part 2

    This episode is brought to you by Vivo Life! Use our code 'chickpeeps10' to get 10% off your order at vivolife.com! Please note: the content of this episode is for a more mature audience so we recommend listeners be 16+ years. In anticipation of Valentine's Day, this week Evy, Momo and the incomparably spangly guest-host and actor, Elliot Knight, are tackling the thorny issue of dating in and out of the vegan community! In Part 2 we discuss the logistics of vegans' sex lives and introduce a new Chickpeeps relationship game :) Also on this episode... Part 2 Is sex vegan? Vegan condoms - we discuss the non animal products included in some mainstream brands, and some alternative vegan brands. How shame around sex is messing with your vegan standards! Important discussion about crystal wands and natural vegan lubricants! We play an epic round of our new favourite scenarios game: 'He's vegan but….' 2 listeners experiences with bringing veganism into relationships. Links Follow Elliot Knight on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter! Vote for The ChickPeeps to win the Vegan Food and Living Reader Awards! Social Media Twitter: @ChickPeepsPod Instagram: @ChickPeepsPod Facebook: @ChickPeepsPodcast Momoko Hill: @oh_momoko Robbie Jarvis: @robbjarvis Tylor Starr: @tylorstarr Evanna Lynch: @msevylynch

    52 min
  17. The Fortuneteller w/ Special Guest Evanna Lynch

    12/21/2021

    The Fortuneteller w/ Special Guest Evanna Lynch

    For their interpretation and discussion of ATLA’s Episode 14 of Booke One “The Fortuneteller,” Janet and Dante are joined by their pal, the talented and wonderful Evanna Lynch (“Luna Lovegood” from the Potterverse)! Discussing Aunt Wu’s approach to fortunetelling (Cloud-reading! Osteomancy!) leads to some personal anecdotes about seeing psychic advisors IRL; everyone celebrates the introduction of the brilliant Jessie Flower/Michaela Murphy to the Avatarverse (pre-dating her role as Toph, she plays Meng in this episode!), and Evanna proves herself to be just as compassionate, thoughtful, and delightful as you could ever hope she’d be. Go ahead and press “Play:” there’s an hour of joy in your future!

    1h 2m
  18. S2, Ep9: Bonnie Wright

    01/01/2020

    S2, Ep9: Bonnie Wright

    This episode is brought to you by Vivo Life! Use our code 'chickpeeps10' to get 10% off your order at vivolife.com! This week we are also sponsored by Veestro! Use code PEEPS at checkout for 25% off your first order at tryveestro.com/chickpeeps! Happy New Year, ChickPeeps! This week to kick off 2020 with forming some positive new sustainability habits we speak to Bonnie Wright about her mission to eliminate the everyday usage of single-use plastics. Bonnie became passionate about sustainability several years ago and decided to take the journey to living a zero-waste life. In this episode we discuss the parallels between veganism and zero-waste living, sustainability in the wizarding world and Bonnie's ambition to run the first zero-waste film set. Also on this episode... Bonnie shares how going onboard a GreenPeace plastic trawling expedition sparked her interest in living a plastic-free life. How to avoid being overwhelmed by sustainability and reduce your plastic consumption changes step-by-step. Bonnie tells us about the thriller movie she's directing that explores the horrors of pollution. We talk about how wasteful film sets are and whether it's even possible to run a zero-waste film set. How sustainable would Hogwarts have been? Is veganism discussed in environmental circles and do environmentalists see veganism as the solution? What is the best way of volunteering to help environmental causes? Bonnie shares tips for advocating for zero-waste options at your workplace and local haunts. Why having good manners as an activist really helps your cause! Bonnie discusses her non-negotiable sustainability practices when traveling. The problem of greenwashing by powerful corporations. Links Check out Bonnie's directorial work. Follow Bonnie on Instagram. Trash is For Tossers Max La Manna Social Media Twitter: @ChickPeepsPod Instagram: @ChickPeepsPod Facebook: @ChickPeepsPodcast Momoko Hill: @oh_momoko Robbie Jarvis: @robbjarvis Tylor Starr: @tylorstarr Evanna Lynch: @msevylynch

    1h 17m
  19. S2, Ep11: Turning Adversaries into Allies with Leah Garcés

    01/15/2020

    S2, Ep11: Turning Adversaries into Allies with Leah Garcés

    This episode is brought to you by Vivo Life! Use our code 'chickpeeps10' to get 10% off your order at vivolife.com! This week we are also sponsored by Veestro! Use code PEEPS at checkout for 25% off your first order at tryveestro.com/chickpeeps! How do a lifelong animal rights activist and a chicken factory farmer become friends? How does working with the oppressors of animals help the vegan movement? Leah Garcés, president of Mercy For Animals and author of Grilled, has made it her life's mission to advocate for animal rights by crossing enemy lines and working with the world's largest food corporations to change the system. In this episode she speaks to Tylor and Evy about her dedication to protecting animals from a young age, how meeting a factory farmer radically altered her outlook and approach to activism and how she navigates relationships with the people killing the animals she's trying to save. Also on this episode... Leah shares how the ducks in her backyard awakened her urge to protect animals. How Leah's dream of being a vet evolved when she realised she wanted to tackle the very root of animal suffering. 'Once I discovered that there was this world where you could advocate for farmed animals, and that could be a job, I never stopped advocating for animals, it was my professional job from day 1'. How having her first child inspired Leah to deeply consider her work and life's purpose. Leah talks about the initial inner conflict of being a vegan working in a welfare space, and how she reconciled herself with fighting for animal welfare. 'Conversations and empathy do not equal endorsement.' We talk about the fact that many vegans see working with people in animal agriculture as a betrayal of one's vegan values. Leah explains how her unique friendship with farmer, Craig Watts, radically shifted her approach to animal rights advocacy. How farmers become trapped as 'indentured servants' in the factory farming system 'Hate the oppression, not the oppressor,' Leah explains the Martin Luther King philosophy that inspires her activism. If farmers are not the enemy, then who is? How Leah built a rapport with and earned the trust of farmers in the first place. The role of protesting in animal welfare activism and when is the right time to stage a protest. MFA's Transfarmation project Leah talks about being a vegan mom and how much of her work she chooses to share with her children.  Leah weighs in on whether or not a fully vegan future is plausible.             Links: Buy Leah's book, Grilled: Turning Adversaries into Allies to Change the Chicken Industry. Read more about MFA's Transfarmation Project: Empowering Farmers for a Better Food System. Check out Leah's work at Mercy For Animals. Follow MFA on Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, Pinterest and Facebook. Social Media Twitter: @ChickPeepsPod Instagram: @ChickPeepsPod Facebook: @ChickPeepsPodcast Momoko Hill: @oh_momoko Robbie Jarvis: @robbjarvis Tylor Starr: @tylorstarr Evanna Lynch: @msevylynch

    1h 13m
  20. S2, Ep12: Vegan Travel with Brighde Reed

    01/22/2020

    S2, Ep12: Vegan Travel with Brighde Reed

    This episode is brought to you by Vivo Life! Use our code 'chickpeeps10' to get 10% off your order at vivolife.com! This episode is also sponsored by Kinder Beauty! Use code CHICKPEEPS at checkout to get a free bonus item worth up to $24 in your first box. This week we are exploring the topic of traveling abroad as a vegan and the many challenges that presents when away from your familiar local vegan haunts and comforts. Brighde Reed, vegan activist and co-founder of World Vegan Travel, joins Evy this week to discuss her wealth of experience in organising vegan-friendly trips and to share some practical tips in how we can enjoy stress-free, ethically minded adventures all over the world. Also on this episode... Aside from food, Brighde discusses some of the common things vegans need to consider and prepare for when planning a trip abroad. What to do when a restaurant or hotel is less than accommodating towards veganism. Brighde mentions some animal related activities we should avoid when traveling and shares some ethical alternatives. Activist travels: how to incorporate vegan and animal rights activism into your travels. How does one justify time out as an activist? Brighde shares some practical sustainability tips to implement when staying in hotels and eating out. What about the global emissions of long-haul flights? What is the most-vegan friendly city to visit at the moment? The one language that doesn't have a word for vegan! What are the travel essentials vegans should pack for a holiday. Momo and Evy answer a listener's question on whether or not pescatarian is a positive step towards veganism. Links Check out Brighde's tailor-made vegan trips on World Vegan Travel! Follow World Vegan Travel on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube. Check out Brighde's podcast! Some verifiably ethical elephant sanctuaries in Thailand, as recommended by Brighde: Elephant Nature Park, Phuket Elephant Nature Sanctuary, BLES. Seaspiracy Social Media Twitter: @ChickPeepsPod Instagram: @ChickPeepsPod Facebook: @ChickPeepsPodcast Momoko Hill: @oh_momoko Robbie Jarvis: @robbjarvis Tylor Starr: @tylorstarr Evanna Lynch: @msevylynch

    1h 10m
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