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The ChickPeeps Vegan PodcastWhat Happened To The ChickPeeps?Everything was going so well... It was Spring of 2021 and life was returning to a semblance of normality. We were leaving our lockdown caves for work, spending more time outdoors than in deep inner turmoil, and a new ChickPeeps episode dropped every Wednesday, sometimes even on time. We were having complex conversations about vegan capitalism, food equity and greenwashing, and things were getting a whole lot more interesting when, suddenly, season 3 came to an abrupt halt. The ChickPeeps promised to return in Autumn 2021 with a brand new season. But when the vegan world needed them most, they vanished... 2023-08-161h 12
Vedge Your Best, Vegan Ideas for Everyone At Any Age111: Melanie Joy, PhD InterviewMelanie Joy on Just Beings podcast: https://justbeingspodcast.com/Beyond Carnism: https://carnism.org/Sustainable Vegan Advocacy online course: https://veganadvocacy.org/sva/Effective Vegan Advocacy online course: https://veganadvocacy.org/eva/Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: https://carnism.org/book/why-we-love-dogs-eat-pigs-and-wear-cows/Beyond Beliefs: https://carnism.org/book/beyond-beliefs/Getting Relationships Right: https://carnism.org/book/getting-relationships-right/Melanie Joy PhD bio:Dr. Melanie Joy is a Harvard-educated psychologist, celebrated speaker, and the author of seven books, inc...2022-10-181h 01
Just BeingsBonnie Wright on going gently as we care for the worldBonnie Wright’s strong connection to the ocean developed in childhood, when she spent her weekends on the beach on the south coast of England. As an artist, she drew inspiration from the sea—and over time, as she witnessed the beach become ever more littered with trash and erosion and climate change threaten the coastline, she was inspired into activism, too. On the final episode of season 1, she chats with Evanna about her book, Go Gently: Actionable Steps to Nurture Yourself and the Planet, in which she shares approachable tips on how to live more sustainably to empower reade...2022-10-0448 min
Just BeingsDolly Chugh on learning and unlearningIn her new book A More Just Future, award-winning psychologist Dolly Chugh recounts how she went from seeing the Little House on the Prairie books as enchanting tales of American family life to recognizing the series’ “whitewashing” of US history—and confronting the psychological discomfort that this recognition entailed. On this week’s episode, Dolly joins Melanie to talk about the book, which is a guide to unlearning the one-sided history most people in the United States have been taught; broadening our perspectives; and navigating a way forward that amplifies underrepresented voices and works to undo the damage wrought on the mar...2022-09-2746 min
The Simply Vegan PodcastEp.121 Evanna Lynch and Dr Melanie Joy on their new podcast, Just BeingsPart one: Have you tried the new Cathedral City Plant-Based cheese yet?! Find out whether it's worth the trip to Tesco on today's episode! Holly and Molly also review vegan seafood from Omni Foods, Shaken Other dairy-free milkshakes and brand new pizzas from Crosta & Mollica.Part two: Harry Potter star Evanna Lynch and psychologist Dr Melanie Joy join Holly to discuss their new podcast, Just Beings. Find out how they met, why they decided to launch it and the topics covered – including wellbeing, mental health, advocacy and the importance of staying true to yo...2022-09-2259 min
Just BeingsJohann Hari on finding focus in the modern worldAre you finding it harder and harder to focus? If so, it’s not your fault—and you’re certainly not alone. When we’re striving for positive change, whether in our personal lives or on social issues, being able to remain focused on our goals is key. But a multitude of factors in our modern world are making it ever more challenging for us to do so. In this week’s episode, New York Times best-selling author Johann Hari joins Melanie to discuss his own personal journey to find his focus, what he discovered when he investigated the causes of...2022-09-2043 min
Just BeingsThe Happy Pear on the power of optimism and communityIn this episode of Just Beings, Dave and Steve Flynn of The Happy Pear join Evanna and Melanie to discuss how they made the journey from opening a humble fruit and veg shop in Ireland to building a community of over 1 million people living healthier lives. This uplifting conversation dives deep into the benefits and challenges of being optimistic in life and work, the power of following our curiosity, and the energy, motivation, and joy that come from being mission-driven and working in service of others. Learn more about Dave and Steve’s work at thehappypear.ie....2022-09-1338 min
Just BeingsJoanne Molinaro on telling stories to change the worldJoanne Molinaro, known on social media as The Korean Vegan, is a master of the art of storytelling for social change. After the video in which she prepares Korean braised potatoes while describing how she worked as a janitor during high school in order to earn money to buy clothes to fit in with the cool kids went viral, she started producing 60-second recipe videos in which she tells stories about her family, immigrants from what is now known as North Korea. In this episode, Joanne—a passionate social justice advocate—joins Evanna and Melanie to discuss how...2022-09-0643 min
Just BeingsDr. Michael Gervais on becoming our better selvesPsychologist Dr. Michael Gervais, a world-renowned expert on the relationship between the mind and human performance, has cracked the code of how ordinary people can do extraordinary things. By becoming more present, we can improve the way we respond to challenges in our personal lives as well as injustices in the world around us. In this week’s episode, he joins Melanie to share insights into how we can change the way we think so that we find personal empowerment and can help create a better world. Learn more about Michael’s Finding Your Best online course here...2022-08-3048 min
Just BeingsLily Cole on finding solutions to the climate crisis through communication and open-mindednessFashion icon and environmental advocate Lily Cole joins Evanna and Melanie on this week’s episode to chat about her book Who Cares Wins, in which she presents a plethora of potential solutions to the environmental crisis intended to inspire and create lasting global change. In this wide-ranging conversation, they discuss the importance of having an attitude of openness and dialog when addressing environmental issues, why animal agriculture is such a contentious topic within the climate movement, and how to choose a focus when there are so many worthy causes in the world. Check out Lily’s book...2022-08-2348 min
Just BeingsEvanna Lynch and Melanie Joy on Just Beings“How do we all occupy space on this planet in a way that does justice to our own dignity? How do we reclaim our own dignity and honor the dignity of others?” These are among the questions that hosts Evanna Lynch and Dr. Melanie Joy will be exploring on the Just Beings podcast. In this episode, Evanna and Melanie kick off the show with an intimate conversation in which they recall how they bonded over their shared solutionary approach to addressing injustice, highlight the importance of striking the right balance between personal development and social impact, and discu...2022-08-2342 min
Just BeingsJust Beings TrailerOn the Just Beings podcast, renowned actress and writer Evanna Lynch and award-winning psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Melanie Joy will be having conversations with changemakers about how to shift our thinking to create a more just world for people, animals, and the planet—and to cultivate personal transformation in the process. The show will be launching next Tuesday, August 23. Subscribe now to make sure that you don’t miss an episode! Follow Just Beings on social media: Instagram Facebook Twitter This trailer was edited by Andrew Sims.2022-08-1603 min
Podcast Radio HourVegan PodcastsTo beat a post-Veganuary slump, Laura Grimshaw and Jake Yapp discuss the best vegan podcasts – and talk a lot about food. Yes, it’s an hour about veganism but we promise it’ll be interesting and fun and you’ll find out about lots of delicious things to eat.They will be joined by Evanna Lynch (better known to Harry Potter fans as Luna Lovegood) from the Chickpeeps Podcast to discuss her go-to easy and tasty vegan meals. The film director Kevin Smith and his daughter Harley Quinn Smith from the Vegan Abattoir Podcast battle the myths around v...2021-02-0559 min
The ChickPeeps Vegan PodcastS2, Ep25: Making Vegan Allies with Dr.Melanie JoyThis 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...2020-04-221h 08