Conversations on Compassion

Animal Aid

Compassionate people are our kind of people and here at Animal Aid we want to empower everyone to make this world a kinder place for animals. So, each episode we invite you to join the Animal Aid team in delving into a thought provoking discussion with our guests – from celebrities, to scientists, to animal rescuers – on what living kindly means to them. We hope you enjoy listening and leave feeling inspired to live a compassionate life. See more about Animal Aid's work and how you can get involved at: animalaid.org.uk

  1. Jun 23

    Episode 6 -Interview with Dr Minil Patel Vegan GP, bodybuilder and animal advocate

    Animal Aid was delighted to sit down with vegan GP, bodybuilder, and animal advocate Dr Minil Patel for the latest episode of our podcast, Conversations on Compassion. Minil opens up about his remarkable personal journey, detailing his transition from an "almost carnivore" diet to a fully plant-based lifestyle. He shatters common myths about vegan fitness by sharing how he built his best-ever physique entirely on plants, confirming that a well-planned vegan diet easily delivers all the protein our bodies need. Minil recommends his favourite healthy foods and supplements for anyone thinking of transitioning to a vegan diet.  He also tackles the recent wave of negative media coverage surrounding ultra-processed foods (UPFs). Drawing on scientific research, Minil highlights the proven health benefits of many plant-based alternatives when compared directly to their animal-based equivalents. LINKS Minil's Instagram Vegan Athletes Website Please support Animal Aid

    49 min

  2. Mar 23

    Episode 5 -Interview with Michelin starred-chef and animal rights activist Alexis Gauthier

    Join us as we chat with Alexis Gauthier, a Michelin starred-chef, vegan restauranteur and animal rights activist. Alexis talks to us about his decision to turn his restaurant vegan, the criticism he received from his customers, leeks, how the future is vegan and much more. LINKS Alexis website Alexis Instagram Gauthier Soho Studio Gauthier Restaurant Please support Animal Aid

    49 min

  3. Feb 17

    Episode 4 -Interview with Rob, a former fish farmer turned animal activist

    Join us as we chat with Rob, a former fish farmer turned animal activist. Rob chats with us about his experiences on fish farms and the horrific abuse fish go through.  We also chat about fishing myths, vegan fish alternatives, plant-based Omega-3 and much more. LINKS Aaron's Tofish Recipe Vegan recipes Please support Animal Aid

    37 min

  4. 12/19/2025

    Episode 3 -Interview with Monique from Karen's Kind animal sanctuary

    Join us as we chat with Monique about her micro-sanctuary in north Bristol. Monique tells us about the animals she's rescued and the horrors that animals go through on farms. LINKS Karen's Kind Instagram Karen's Kind website Omni vegan pet food - discount for members Benevo - vegan cat food Please support Animal Aid

    47 min

  5. 11/21/2025

    Episode 2 - World Vegan Month interview with Alex, animal rights activist and Animal Aid's Campaign team member.

    Join us where we talk to Alex, an animal rights activist who tells us about his experiences with activism and how you can become an activist yourself. LINKS How you can help Animal Aid's campaigns Alex's Instagram Podcast episode with Dr Carol Treasure, founder of XCellR8 - an animal-free safety testing laboratory. Facts and myths about testing on animals.  End Greyhound racing petition Please support Animal Aid

    40 min

  6. 08/18/2025

    Episode 1 - The truth about greyhound racing. Interview with Norb, animal rights activist.

    Join us where we talk to Norb, an animal rights activist who is on a mission to end greyhound racing.  Norb exposes the cruelty behind greyhound racing and the ways you can help end it. LINKS Please sign our petition to end greyhound racing More about our campaign Norb's FaceBook Norbs's Instagram Please support Animal Aid

    29 min

  7. 08/02/2024

    Episode 18 - That cruel Charlotte Dujardin horse training video. Interview with Nina Copleston our Animals in Entertainment Campaigner.

    Join us where we talk to Nina, our Animals in Entertainment Campaigner about the cruel video of Charlotte Dujardin whipping a horse. We also discuss how horses are routinely abused for sport and how you can help. Note* *Earlier in 2024, an athlete was photographed riding horses whose tongues appeared to be blue – indicating use of violent force, resulting in restricting the horses’ oxygen. The FEI is reported to be looking into this. A History Of Cruelty In Equestrian Sports: Why The Olympics Should Go Animal-Free  Read more about our horse racing campaign “Learned helplessness is a methodology (often practiced by people who are unaware it’s what they’re doing) that punishes the horse for being a horse.” – Quote from Equisearch.  The piece by the i paper - https://inews.co.uk/sport/olympics/dujardin-brutal-world-dressage-olympics-3187519 Email Nina: nina@animalaid.org.uk LINKS Help going vegan Support Animal Aid Animal Aid Shop.

    18 min

  8. 06/13/2024

    Episode 17 - Interview with Emma Hurst, Australian politician, animal rights activist and vegan bodybuilder.

    Join us as we chat with Australian politician, animal rights activist and bodybuilder, Emma Hurst. Emma has been vegan for over 20 years, became an animal activist during childhood, and is the first female Animal Justice Party MP elected to NSW Parliament. Emma has been instrumental in brining about huge changes for animals at a political level and recently won the Lush Prize for Political Achievement. LINKS Votes for animals Emma's website Help going vegan Support Animal Aid Animal Aid Shop

    26 min
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Compassionate people are our kind of people and here at Animal Aid we want to empower everyone to make this world a kinder place for animals. So, each episode we invite you to join the Animal Aid team in delving into a thought provoking discussion with our guests – from celebrities, to scientists, to animal rescuers – on what living kindly means to them. We hope you enjoy listening and leave feeling inspired to live a compassionate life. See more about Animal Aid's work and how you can get involved at: animalaid.org.uk

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  • Creator
    Animal Aid
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Conversations on Compassion
  • Show Website
    Conversations on Compassion

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