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The Maxime Sigouin Podcast (Formerly Fit Vegan Podcast)How to Disease Proof Your Body Naturally with Dr. Harsini | The Maxime Sigouin Podcast Ep. #413Want to lose your next 3–5 lbs the sustainable way? Join my free 6-day email series where I break down exactly how to structure your workouts, nutrition, and habits if you are a plant-based eater over 50. 👉 Sign up here to get the first lesson instantly: https://fitvegancoaching.com/newsletterApply for Coaching here: https://book.fitvegancoaching.com/ytFollow me on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/maximesigouin_/Try out the Superfood Adaptogenic Protein Blend from Nutrigazm. Use the code FitVegan15 to save 15% off any one time order and use co...
2025-11-051h 08
Hope for the AnimalsVegan Education with Dr. Faraz HarsiniJoining us today is Dr. Faraz Harsini, the founder and CEO of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection (ASAP). Faraz shares with Hope the importance of creating ongoing infrastructure on US college campuses that students can utilize for continued outreach. They discuss various vegan education tactics such as the use of graphic imagery and its effectiveness. Faraz also talks about encouraging changes to dining halls and how student activists should focus on increasing vegan options and not distractions like cage-free egg transitions. Dr. Faraz Harsini is a food systems and biomedical scientist. He holds a degree in Chemical E...
2025-10-3153 min
Mariann Sullivan – Our Hen HouseThe Case of Banning the Truth in a Public Park | First Amendment, Animal Agriculture & Free Speech In this thought-provoking episode of the Animal Law Podcast, we dive into a First Amendment case that cuts straight to the heart of animal advocacy: can the government prevent activists from showing the public what actually happens to animals in industrial agriculture? Mariann speaks with Sara Berinhout of FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression) and John Greil of the University of Texas Law School’s Law and Religion Clinic about their representation of Daraius Dubash and Dr. Faraz Harsini. These dedicated animal advocates were arrested and threatened with arrest, respectively, for conducting a peaceful “Cube of Trut...
2025-09-261h 10The Animal Law PodcastThe Case of Banning the Truth in a Public Park | First Amendment, Animal Agriculture & Free Speech In this thought-provoking episode of the Animal Law Podcast, we dive into a First Amendment case that cuts straight to the heart of animal advocacy: can the government prevent activists from showing the public what actually happens to animals in industrial agriculture? Mariann speaks with Sara Berinhout of FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression) and John Greil of the University of Texas Law School’s Law and Religion Clinic about their representation of Daraius Dubash and Dr. Faraz Harsini. These dedicated animal advocates were arrested and threatened with arrest, respectively, for conducting a peaceful “Cube of Trut...
2025-09-261h 10Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationThe Case of Banning the Truth in a Public Park | First Amendment, Animal Agriculture & Free Speech In this thought-provoking episode of the Animal Law Podcast, we dive into a First Amendment case that cuts straight to the heart of animal advocacy: can the government prevent activists from showing the public what actually happens to animals in industrial agriculture? Mariann speaks with Sara Berinhout of FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression) and John Greil of the University of Texas Law School’s Law and Religion Clinic about their representation of Daraius Dubash and Dr. Faraz Harsini. These dedicated animal advocates were arrested and threatened with arrest, respectively, for conducting a peaceful “Cube of Trut...
2025-09-261h 10
Better Life for Animals029: The Scientist Who's Reshaping the Animal Rights Movement with Dr. Faraz HarsiniMost people do care about animals, yet support industries that harm them. On this episode of the Better Life for Animals Podcast, I talk with Dr. Faraz Harsini about why this happens and what we can do to change it. Dr. Harsini shares his personal journey from believing animal use was "necessary" to becoming a leading voice in plant-based science and student empowerment. He outlines how Allied Scholars for Animal Protection is creating systems of change in universities across the United States. From cultivated meat to replacing animal testing with human-relevant science, this conversation is...
2025-09-0840 min
The Vegan ReportYou Can’t Silence Me. With Madeline Krasno | Ep. 86Today, we’re celebrating a powerful victory by Madeline Krasno, founder of Justify, against her alma mater—the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The university censored her online denunciation of the cruel animal testing conducted in its labs, but Madeline fought back and won.She shared with me shocking new details about how the university monitored her social media and even planned to infiltrate an animal rights lecture by creating fake accounts.We also discussed Bryan Kohberger—the Idaho killer who, surprisingly, is vegan. Plus, the launch of Madeline’s new podcast, which I am really excited ab...
2025-08-121h 06
Jeremy LoebBringing Animal Rights to College Campuses (feat. Dr. Faraz Harsini)Dr. Faraz Harsini is making waves in the animal rights movement with his no-nonsense, yet approachable outreach style. His background in biomedical science lends gravitas just as his upbringing in Tehran and immigration to America is moving and inspiring. I've known about Faraz for awhile and wanted to have him on my program. But since we connected, I've learned more about him, and I now find him even more compelling. I could speak a lot about his background and professional resume, but what I admire most about Faraz is his commitment to bringing a vegan message to college campuses...
2025-08-071h 57
Vegan Design Studiothe one about a scientistDr. Faraz Harsini joins me on the podcast this month. Faraz has a doctorate in biomedical sciences with a focus on cell physiology and experience in cancer research. He is also a passionate animal rights advocate and the CEO founder of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection (ASAP). We discuss Persian gold fish traditions, escaping tear gas and being chased with machetes at a student uprising against the Iranian regime, arguments against animal testing, effective methods of outreach and lots more. Allied Scholars for Animal Protection (ASAP) https://www.alliedscholars.org/...
2025-06-061h 09
Vegan PosseVP#108: Going Deep with ASAP Founder Dr. Faraz Harsini! Life, Liberty, & Abandonment of the Pursuit of Happiness?As we close out the year, it's a great time to reflect on values, priorities, and purpose. If you've been feeling uncertain or lost about the importance of your vegan activism, I hope that you find this week's episode with Dr. Faraz Harsini, founder of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection (ASAP), as grounding, centering, and urgent as I did.
Dr. Faraz Harsini is a Food System Biomedical Scientist. As the founder and CEO of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection (ASAP), he is leading efforts to build infrastructure in universities to protect both human and non-human animals. He...
2024-12-201h 10
Jamie's CornerBecoming a badass animal rights activist (ft. Dr. Faraz Harsini)What the hell is up? This week, I’m excited to be joined by Dr. Faraz Harsini, founder of Allied Scholars, to dive into effective outreach tactics for discussing veganism.
Dr. Faraz and I also share insights from our college tour, where we visited universities across the country to educate future doctors, scientists, politicians, and donors about the realities of our food system and its impact on animals.
Tune in, get inspired, and enjoy the episode!
Our first podcast together for more of a ba...
2024-12-1727 min
The Vegan ReportVoicing the Unpopular Truth. With Dr. Faraz Harsini & Madeline Krasno | Ep. 59Today, we address the free speech threats animal rights rights activists face everyday, from social media censorship and reputational harm to detention. We will explore the risks of talking for animals in a world where animal exploitation is the norm.To discuss this topic, I have with me Dr. Faraz Harsini and Madeline Krasno, two targets of free speech attacks.Dr. Faraz is the Founder and CEO of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection (ASAP), a non-profit which mentors and supports animal advocates. He is also a Cultivated Meat Bioprocessing Senior Scientist at the Good Food...
2024-12-101h 21
How I Vegan Podcast73 - Lee Brace: Dawn ChorusOur guest today is an activist comedian who this year performed at Vegan Camp Out. He recently took part in street activism with PETA, we the free, and our guest from episode 47, Jamie Logan. You can find him on his wildly popular Dawn Chorus Instagram and TikTok pages, and if you’re hoping to see him in the flesh, well brace yourself because in December you’ll be able to find him at London veg fest. Hopefully we’ll be able to get to the bottom of the Dawn Identi...
2024-11-281h 24
How I Vegan Podcast68 - Giles: Vegan DesignGiles, aka Vegan Design, is an award winning industrial designer from the UK, currently residing in Stockholm. He lived and worked in Tokyo for a total of 14 years, designing consumer electronics for several big brands.
Products he designed have been sold in the apple store in Tokyo and several electronics retailers around the globe. He is listed as an inventor in over 10 registered patents.
5 years ago when living in Germany, Giles went vegan. In his spare time between designing, he has built up a vegan activism platform on TikTok...
2024-09-191h 12
NHA Today Podcast092: Beyond Plant-Based Activism: Health, Climate, and Animal Compassion with Dr. Faraz HarsiniFrom chemical engineering to leading advocate for veganism and plant-based nutrition, Dr. Faraz Harsini's career transformation is as captivating as a bestselling mystery novel. As the founder and CEO of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection (ASAP), his story illustrates how a shift in perspective can drive significant changes in public health and animal welfare. Early Influences and Career Shift Dr. Harsini's journey into animal protection began with his early involvement in alleviating suffering. Inspired by the work of Patch Adams, he volunteered as a hospital clown, bringing joy to children battling cancer. This experience ignited...
2024-08-0849 min
Species UniteFaraz Harsini: The Leaders of the FutureDr. Faraz Harsini has been advocating for animal rights for over a decade. He is the CEO and founder of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection (ASAP), a non-profit organization that supports students who are interested in advocating for animal protection and pursuing careers that can make a difference. Â He is also a Bioprocessing Senior Scientist at the Good Food Institute, where he works on advancing scientific and technological methods to produce alternative proteins on a large scale. Dr. Harsini's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, with a focus on process d...
2024-02-0729 min
The Healthification PodcastBiomedical Scientist Dr Faraz Harsini and Empowering Future Vegan Leaders to Abolish Cruelty Towards All Species.This conversation with Biomedical Scientist Dr Faraz Harsini covers A LOT. I am in awe at the multitude of ways in which Faraz advocates from both an evidence based and ethical framework for a vegan world where human and non-human animals alike, live free from oppression. Faraz, is the Founder and CEO of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection (ASAP), a ...
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2024-01-2153 min
Switch4Good264 - Let's Get Uncomfortable with Dr. Faraz HarsiniToday's guest is Dr. Faraz Harsini. He's a cultivated meat bioprocessing scientist at the Good Food Institute and the founder and CEO of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection – a nonprofit that supports and mentors student advocates and future vegan leaders for the abolition of cruelty to humans and nonhumans. Dr. Harsini appeared on the podcast in episode 256, in which we discussed his upbringing in Iran as a member of the LGBT community, his advocacy work on college campuses, and a myriad of social justice issues, but the conversation was so powerful, and there was so much ground we didn't ge...
2024-01-101h 07
The Animal Liberation HourEpisode 34 - Dr. Faraz HarsiniTune into this exciting conversation with AAM mentor and dedicated animal activist, Dr. Faraz Harsini.Dr. Harsini delves into his history in various social justice movements in his hometown in Iran that led him to the Animal Liberation cause. With a doctorate in Biomedical Sciences focusing on Cell Physiology and Molecular Biophysics and extensive background as a biomedical scientist in pharmaceutical companies, involvement in clinical trials, and more, Dr. Harsini's expertise has been immensely valuable in advocating for the need to transition away from using animals in biomedical research toward ethical, human-relevant methods. He is c...
2023-11-271h 11Switch4Good256 - Changing Hearts & Minds About Eating Animals with Dr. Faraz HarsiniBorn and raised in a country where being true to himself is a crime punishable by death, our guest today, Dr. Faraz Harsini, is familiar with oppression and brutality. Dr. Harsini is a senior scientist at the Good Food Institute, where he works to bring the world sustainable, cruelty-free protein. He is also the CEO and founder of ASAP, which stands for Allied Scholars for Animal Protection. It's a nonprofit that supports student advocates and future vegan leaders to abolish cruelty to humans and nonhumans. Tune in to hear how this highly accomplished scientist, activist, and outspoken...
2023-11-151h 12
Talking AnimalsDr. Faraz Harsini, biomedical scientist and veganism advocateDr. Faraz Harsini–biomedical scientist and speaker at the 2023 Tampa Bay Veg Fest—remembers growing up in Iran, including a possible foreshadowing of his future activism, when participating in a student protest of the country’s leadership resulted in his being chased by someone wielding a machete. Harsini left the country at 22, recalling being mystified and […]
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2023-11-0100 min
Green Carpet InterviewsEpisode 8 - Dr. Faraz Harsini | Scholar for Animal ProtectionIn this episode of Green Carpet Interviews, the hosts welcome Dr. Faraz Harsini, a highly accomplished biomedical scientist, who is the CEO and founder of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection, a nonprofit organization working towards sustainability and animal welfare. Dr. Harsini shares his journey towards veganism, highlighting the cognitive dissonance many face when claiming to love animals yet consuming them. He emphasizes that a well-planned plant-based diet provides all necessary nutrients and debunks the misconceptions around protein sources like soy. Additionally, the discussion touches on the future of cultivated meat, its potential benefits, and the ethical concerns surrounding its...
2023-08-081h 21
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationAnimal Rights ASAP! w/ Faraz Harsini Faraz Harsini, Ph.D., realized something was missing from the animal rights movement and decided to fill that gap. The organization he founded, Allied Scholars for Animal Protection (ASAP), is helping university students and others on campus build ongoing, lasting advocacy organizations. We discuss ASAP’s long-term plans for expansion, how students can get help starting their own chapter, the support ASAP offers, and why Faraz believes connecting animal rights folk on campus is crucial. He also tells us about his role at The Good Food Institute and the research they’re doing to scale the production of c...
2023-07-151h 10
EcochatThe Truth Behind Animal Testing - Does it Work? What are the Alternatives?What is animal testing? Is it necessary, and does it even work? Are there better alternatives?
I invite Dr. Faraz Harsini, Founder and CEO of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection (ASAP), to learn all about animal testing and dispel myths surrounding this topic. We discuss ethics, effectiveness, and why animal testing actually hinders medical advancement. We talk about the many alternatives that exists and legal implications as well.
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2023-06-071h 25Jamie's Corner34. Swipe Left on Meat: A Doctor's Guide to Dating, Activism, and Being HealthyIn this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Faraz Harsini, a molecular biophysicist whose focus is on making the world a better place.
His research includes the study of cancer, COVID-19, pandemics, and protein. During our conversation, Dr. Faraz will debunk common myths about veganism and protein bioavailability, draw connections between pandemics and animal agriculture, and share his advice on dating non-vegans and advocating for animal rights, even when your voice shakes.
Dr. Faraz is the founder and CEO of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection (ASAP), a non-profit organization that helps students...
2023-05-041h 37
Simple Questions PodcastWhat Are The Benefits Of Cultivated Meat?Episode 22: What Are The Benefits Of Cultivated Meat? - has Bioprocessing Senior Scientist & Founder of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection, Dr. Faraz Harsini, describe how lab-grown meat can change the future.Episode Summary:This episode of the Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion between Dylan Carnahan and Dr. Faraz Harsini, a Bioprocessing Senior Scientist at The Good Food Institute that focuses on overcoming technical and scientific obstacles facing cultivated meat. Outside of Dr. Harsini's scientific role, he is the Founder and CEO of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection (ASAP). ASAP is a non-profit organization that...
2023-01-031h 00