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Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationThe Hen Report: “I’m Getting Carried Away” | Activism, Veganism, and Animal Rights InsightsJoin Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan as they dive into thought-provoking discussions on activism and communication strategies. This episode explores the importance of listening and asking questions to foster change, drawing from insights in Adam Grant’s Think Again. Mariann shares her thoughts on building a big tent for animal lovers, emphasizing the need to connect on shared values. Tune in for engaging stories and updates on animal rights, legislation, and more. This episode explores: The concept of “motivational interviewing” and its application in activism. Building a broader coalition for animal rights without compro...
2026-02-2631 min
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationThe Hen Report: “Animals All the Time” | Advocacy Pathways & Legal VictoriesIn this week’s episode of The Hen Report, Jasmin and Mariann dive into critical discussions about animal advocacy and the many ways we can all contribute to changing the world for animals. The conversation explores different approaches to animal activism beyond just career choices, highlighting the importance of finding your unique path in the movement. This episode explores: The debate around “earning to give” in animal advocacy and why Mariann wrote a thought-provoking Substack piece arguing that our contributions to animal rights extend far beyond financial donations Recent legal victories for animals, including Tofurky’s constitu...
2026-02-0537 min
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationThe Meat Industry’s Panic Button: Veganism Isn’t Dead After All | Rising Anxieties In this episode of Rising Anxieties, Mariann Sullivan dives into the meat industry’s desperate attempts to declare veganism “dead” while simultaneously scrambling to rebrand their unsustainable practices. With her signature blend of skepticism and hope, Mariann unpacks Jessica Scott-Reid’s insightful Sentient Media article that reveals how Big Animal Ag’s obituaries for veganism conveniently ignore their own $300 billion industry’s massive lobbying power and disinformation campaigns. Meanwhile, industry publications betray their anxiety as they awkwardly redefine “sustainability” to include profits and reluctantly embrace welfare reforms they once fought tooth and nail. The episode exposes the meat industry’s...
2026-01-0627 min
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationSpycops & Farm Propaganda: Exposing Animal Agriculture’s Self-Mythology | Rising Anxieties This week, Mariann dives headfirst into the murky waters of the UK’s “Spycops Scandal,” where undercover officers infiltrated animal rights groups with tactics ranging from the questionable to the downright duplicitous. Then, brace yourself for Mariann’s special brand of eye-rolling commentary on the self-congratulatory bubble of animal agriculture, where farming isn’t just a job but apparently a divine calling passed down through generations of people who think they invented hard work. Because nothing says “perspective” quite like turning sentient beings into commodities while patting yourself on the back. This episode explores: The UK’s “Spyc...
2025-12-0222 min
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationFrom Pardoning Turkeys to Pushing Milk: What’s Making Big Ag Nervous? | Rising Anxieties In this irreverent episode of Rising Anxieties, Mariann Sullivan unpacks the latest worries keeping animal agriculture executives up at night—from avian influenza contingency plans to the surprising alliance between premium meat brands and animal advocates. With her trademark wit, Mariann dissects the absurdity of turkey “pardoning” ceremonies, exposes the dairy industry’s push to flood schools with whole milk (while conveniently excluding it from saturated fat calculations), and reveals disturbing labor conditions at poultry plants. The episode wraps with an unexpectedly optimistic note on the global rise of meat alternatives, proving that even in the meat industry...
2025-11-2523 min
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationHow Media Hides the Truth About Soy | Rising Anxieties In this spirited episode of Rising Anxieties, Mariann Sullivan ditches the intro song and dives headfirst into the media’s maddening blind spots around animal agriculture. With her trademark blend of righteous indignation and sharp wit, Mariann unpacks how mainstream outlets consistently fail to connect the dots between soy production, deforestation, and animal feed—all while industry spin doctors work overtime to rebrand environmental destruction as “regenerative” farming. Between The Guardian’s contradictory climate reporting and the Environmental Defense Fund’s cozy relationship with dairy producers, there’s plenty to raise your blood pressure. This episode explor...
2025-09-3024 min
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationMeat Industry Surveillance Exposed: Big Ag Is Tracking Animal Rights Activists | Rising Anxieties In this week’s episode of Rising Anxieties, Mariann Sullivan dives headfirst into the meat industry’s surveillance state that would make Big Brother blush. From the Animal Agriculture Alliance’s creepy database of 2,400 activists (complete with tracking their romantic partners) to their direct line to the FBI, we discover that taking photos of farm conditions is now considered “extreme activity” while the industry portrays itself as the victim. Meanwhile, McDonald’s Canada unveils a veggie burger—a revolutionary concept that hasn’t quite made it across the border yet. Apparently, anxieties are rising everywhere… especially in the meat industry’...
2025-09-2325 min
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationThe Hen Report: “YouTube Is Ruining My Personality” | Content Creation Challenges & Animal Rights News In this delightfully candid episode of The Hen Report, Jasmin and Mariann dive into a mix of animal rights victories, personal news, and the peculiarities of content creation in the digital age.
Episode Highlights: Jasmin’s Big News: Jasmin reveals she’ll be playing Judy Garland in “End of the Rainbow” at Center Stage Theater in Rochester this December. Fur Industry Collapse: Discussion of Kenny Torrella’s Vox article detailing what may be “the biggest animal welfare victory of the 21st century” Farm Sanctuary Memories: Mariann shares her nost...
2025-08-0736 min
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationThe Hen Report: “Don’t just feel free, feel obligated.” | Persuasion, Pig Fat, and Public LandsIn this spirited episode, Jasmin introduces her newest family member—a senior Chihuahua named June—while Mariann delivers both encouraging and concerning news from the animal rights world. The duo dives into Kenny Torrella’s thought-provoking Vox article about the surprising effectiveness of showing people the reality of factory farming through well-made documentaries like Dominion, challenging current conventional wisdom about animal advocacy strategies. They celebrate Mexico’s landmark ban on marine mammals in captivity and discuss Switzerland’s new meat labeling requirements, while examining the evolving landscape of cultivated meat technology and public lands protection.
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2025-07-0344 min
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationThe Hen Report: “The Disneyland of Packing Plants” | Cultivated Salmon, Vegan Menopause, Activist ArrestsIn this week’s Hen Report, Jasmin and Mariann navigate the delicate balance of activism while celebrating groundbreaking developments in food technology. From Mariann’s new camera angle (complete with curious pets) to troubling industry revelations, the hosts offer their characteristic blend of wit and wisdom on living compassionately in a complex world. Cultivated Salmon Milestone: Wild Type’s cultivated salmon becomes the first cell-based fish to reach restaurant menus in the US, starting in Oregon, with plans to expand nationwide Industry Exposés: Troubling revelations about the Animal Agriculture Alliance funneling intelligence on animal rights activists to the FBI...
2025-06-0533 min
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationThe Hen Report: “Steamed Tofu and Broccoli” | Religion, Politics & Vegan TravelIn this delightfully loopy episode of The Hen Report (affectionately dubbed “Henry Port” by hosts Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan), the duo spans topics from coast to coast while delivering their signature wit and animal rights commentary. Jasmin checks in from Los Angeles, where she’s attending the Animal and Vegan Advocacy Summit, reminiscing about her time living in the sprawling city and its vegan food scene. Meanwhile, Mariann dives into how Catholicism’s own teachings on animal welfare contradict modern practices, shares alarming news about Trump administration policies favoring the meat industry, and explores how narcissism affects our collecti...
2025-05-1537 min
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationThe Hen Report: “It’s the only thing that makes any sense” – A conversation about animals, truth, and hopeOn this week’s Hen Report, Jasmin and Mariann explore how we maintain focus on animal advocacy during times of broader crisis, discussing everything from the power of repetition in countering industry narratives to the latest developments in vegan food innovation. Through personal stories and current events, they examine why animal rights remains a crucial lens for understanding and addressing global challenges. Key Discussion Points: How the “illusory truth effect” impacts animal advocacy Recent developments in vegan alternatives and industry response The significance of the UK’s first vegan Michelin star restaurant Updates on the bird flu cris...
2025-02-2800 min
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationThe Hen Report: "Don't ask me that. You're not going to like the answer."Join us this week as Jasmin and Mariann discuss the latest news from the world of animal rights. Plus, we share Jasmin’s keynote address to the Rochester UN as a special treat.
RESOURCES Vegan Posse podcast on Youtube Animal Law Podcast #113 Tracking the U.S. bird flu outbreak has been hard. It’s about to get harder Exclusive: State and industry input led US farm agency to relax bird flu testing order for cows Fish farming was supposed to be sustainable. But there’s a giant catch. Why celebrities like Lizzo are ditching the ve...
2024-11-0100 min
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationThe Hen Report: “We Were Offended First”On this week’s Hen Report, Jasmin and Mariann bring you the latest news about animal activism and veganism, along with a few random thoughts on whatever. Then, they are joined by the incomparable Michael Dorf with a special report on this year’s Vegan Summerfest. Plus music!
RESOURCES Butch Home Economics on Youtube The Vegan Grocery Store website The bird flu doom loop Study confirms mammal-to-mammal avian flu spread How Livestock Farming Affects Climate Change, Explained Multilab Replication Challenges Long-held Theories on Cognitive Dissonance AI Animal Communication Breakthroughs Could Revolutionize Our Relationship With Anim...
2024-08-031h 30
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationThe Hen Report: “Who’s gonna match my freak?”This week, we try something completely new as Jasmin and Mariann discuss recent happenings. Tune in for the latest animal rights and vegan news in pop culture, potlucks, activism, climate, rising anxieties, and also some wins from the movement!
RESOURCES Danish livestock farmers to be taxed for cow and pig-made greenhouse gases Renowned Plant-Based Physician Dr John McDougall Dies Aged 77 West Hollywood Announces ‘Groundbreaking’ Plant-Based Policy New York Times Opinion on Instagram Loud Activism by Bryant Research Animals Australia on X (formerly Twitter) No, Fake Meat Wasn’t Found to Cause Heart Disease, as Some H...
2024-07-061h 17
THE CITY CONFESSIONSEp 188: Solo Episode- Mariann Yip- Closing out Season 10- Life Updates- Working on Secret Projects- Summer HiatusThis is a quick and short solo episode featuring your host Mariann Yip, closing out season 10 of The City Confessions. She shares her life updates, how she's truly feeling about her podcast, and what she's working on behind the scenes. You can follow her real life updates on her personal page www.instagram.com/mariann_yip and stay tuned for the return of season 11 in the fall.
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2024-07-0111 min
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationThe Impactful Vegan w/ Robert CheekeHow can we do the most good for animals with the resources available to us? This week, we are joined by author and vegan bodybuilder Robert Cheeke to discuss the answers to that question in his most recent book, The Impactful Vegan.
ABOUT OUR GUEST Robert is the author of Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness, Shred It!, Plant-Based Muscle, the New York Times bestseller, The Plant-Based Athlete, and his latest, The Impactful Vegan. Robert founded Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness, maintains the website VeganBodybuilding.com, is considered one of VegNews magazine’s Most Influential Vegan Athletes, and is...
2024-06-291h 14
Kjærlighetens prisBakteppeI denne introen blir du kjent med bakteppet, selve grunnen til at denne podcasten ser dagens lys. Mariann deler noe av sine opplevelser etter at hennes mann Thomas døde av selvmord. Vi ønsker å skape åpenhet om temaer som skam, sårbarhet og smerte, men også selvaksept, mot og kjærlighet. Sammen kan vi forebygge selvmord.
2024-05-1321 minTHE CITY CONFESSIONSEp 182: Solo Episode- Confession about Losing Myself and 5 Lessons to Get My Life Back on TrackThis episode is a solo one featuring your host, Mariann Yip. She confesses that she has recently lost herself and is finding her way back. She shares five lessons including:
Stop worrying about others and focusing on my paper / Minding my own business
Noticing emotions but not having to voice them or act on them
Power of affirmations & gratitude (focusing on positive rather than negatives)
Benefits of Romanticizing life
Showing up in the best way you know how
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2024-04-2314 minTHE CITY CONFESSIONSEp 178: Mariann Yip- Confession Regarding a NYC Event Incident- Power of Emotions - Letting go of PastThis solo episode is a confession regarding an incident that happened in a NYC event. Mariann Yip talks about her embarrassing outburst at a meditation session, the power of emotions and learning to let go of the past to make room for the present and future.
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2024-03-1922 min
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationAnnual HOLIDAY SPECIAL: “SANCTUARY: A RADIO PLAY” RECORDED LIVE IN NEW YORK CITYWe are thrilled to present this very special holiday episode of Sanctuary: A Radio Play, an annual Thanksgiving tradition at Our Hen House! This special performance marks the world premiere of John Yunker’s Sanctuary at New York City’s Symphony Space during the Culture & Animals Foundation’s Compassion Arts Festival.
ABOUT THE PLAY A dark comedy, Sanctuary tells the story of Richard (John Frusciante) and Lisa (Mariann Sullivan), a happily married couple whose blissful retirement to small-town Oregon is thrown into disarray when Lisa suddenly decides to go vegan and insists on celebrating Thanksgiving withou...
2023-11-2144 min
Kjærlighetens prisSorgens skjulte helter: pårørendeDet å være pårørende til en i sorg er åpenbart komplisert, utfordrende og krever mye. I denne episoden håper vi å både belyse temaet som ikke alltid får den oppmerksomheten den fortjener, gi tips og dele Roars verktøy, samt svare på spørsmål dere har sendt inn til oss. Perspektivet fra å være pårørende er ikke for oss å fortelle. To som virkelig har kjent på utenforskapet, på tross av å være aller nærmest er Marianns foreldre. Nå skal de dele noe av det såreste i vår familie, og tar atter en gang en byrde
2023-11-031h 09Kjærlighetens prisMamma er lei segMariann er sint for at sønnen er etterlatt av selvmord. Og forbanna for at han må vokse opp med en mamma som er lei seg. Mariann dedikerer denne episoden til deg som er en mamma eller pappa i sorg. Du som å forklare barnet ditt hvorfor mamma eller pappa ikke kommer på fotballkampen, juletrefesten eller første skoledag. Denne episoden er til deg som så tappert kjemper for å ivareta barna dine midt i ditt eget største våkne mareritt. Og Jordan, som vokser opp med en mamma som er lei seg. Denne er også på alle måter til deg. Roa...
2023-10-271h 01THE CITY CONFESSIONSEp 164: Solo Episode Welcoming Season 9 - Life Updates - Traumatic Birth Story - Fourth Trimester Pregnancy - Transition into MotherhoodI am back with Season 9 of The City Confessions and this is a solo episode from yours truly. I give my life updates where I discuss the end of my pregnancy, my birth story, the unspoken fourth trimester and the transition to motherhood. Topics include:
Traumatic birth story: details surrounding my baby’s health, the NICU and all the emotions of being a first time mom
Fourth trimester: the real and raw realities of postpartum, changing relationship with partner, developing relationship with baby, increase in postpartum rage, jealousy of others, unpredictability with baby’s schedules due to milestones and...
2023-10-2443 minKjærlighetens prisJeg er sorgenHva er sorg for Mariann? Sorg for meg er min respons eller reaksjon på et betydningsfullt tap med mitt levde liv og det mennesket jeg er. Med andre ord: en individuell prosess. Se for deg at du lever med et smerteskrik. Skriket er ditt. Og ingen andre hører det. Det er sorg. Heldigvis skal Roar svare på det samme spørsmålet, men med et faglig perspektiv.
2023-10-131h 09Kjærlighetens prisSkyld og skamDette er den episoden Mariann har gruet meg mest til. Når hun deler opp ordet får hun en vond klump i magen. Selv – mord. En morder. Og ett offer. Er virkelig morderen og offeret samme person i et selvmord? Har hun blitt avvist og forlatt? Har hun gjort noe galt? Roar forklarer hvorfor vi er etterlatt, og ikke forlatt. Mariann deler mer enn hun hadde tenkt og Roar er en stødig følgesvenn gjennom prosessen.
2023-10-0657 minKjærlighetens prisIdentitetBegrepet enke har vært utfordrende for Mariann å forholde seg til. Hvordan ser en enke egentlig ut? Og hva gjør en enke? Marianns identitet besto hovedsakelig av å være jordmor på Rikshospitalet, kone for Thomas og mamma for sønnen Jordan. Etter at Thomas døde mestret hun ingen av rollene. Roar forklarer hvorfor identiteten, selvfølelsen og selvtilliten blir utfordret av brått tap.
2023-09-2946 min
Kjærlighetens prisSjokk og traumerBrått tap er en traumatisk opplevelse. Det er viktig å bearbeide traumene. Hvordan har traumene påvirket Mariann? Alt tolkes i lys av – ER DET FARLIG? Hun er hypersensitiv og er en soldat i krig. Stresshormonene herjer i kroppen hennes. Den minste uforutsigbarhet kan sette Mariann ut av spill. Hun er fryktstyrt. Mariann var i sjokk, og som regel utenfor toleransevinduet. Det handlet om å overleve. Roar hjelper Mariann med å redusere traumatiske symptomer og forklarer hvorfor de er normale.
2023-09-2241 min
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationDesigning for the Movement w/ Zeynep SağlamözEver felt motivated to be more active but didn’t know where to find the resources to get started? This week Mariann speaks with Zeynep Sağlamöz, Global Graphics Coordinator for Animal Save Movement, about the fantastic resources they have made available to activists. She also tells us about animal rescue efforts during Turkey’s recent devastating earthquakes and the awe-inspiring progress made by activists in the municipality of Didim.
ABOUT OUR GUEST Zeynep Sağlamöz is an animal rights activist in Türkiye. After seven years in the ad-land as an art director...
2023-07-2956 min
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
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationWeighing Animal Welfare w/ Bob Fischer When it comes to thinking about animals, Bob Fischer believes we should be doing it more often and more deeply. A professor of philosophy at Texas State University and the author of, among other things, Animal Ethics—A Contemporary Introduction, Bob joins the podcast this week for a conversation about animal ethics, philosophy, and activism. Bob shares how empirical data and philosophical considerations can help challenge society’s cruel treatment of animals and even encourage more compassion toward them. We also discuss why people might be persuaded to care about chickens and even have their heartstrings tugged by c...
2023-06-171h 24
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationRowdy Girl w/ Renee King-Sonnen & Tommy Sonnen From Texas cattle ranchers to vegan sanctuary founders, Renee King-Sonnen and Tommy Sonnen have turned around their lives and are helping others, both animal and human, to do the same. Now, the incredible story of how they have rescued and continue to care for 137 animals has caught the attention of filmmaker Jason Goldman, who embarked on capturing their daily lives at the sanctuary and has recently released Rowdy Girl, which premiered at Toronto’s prestigious Hot Docs film festival. The film tells the story of Renee and Tommy’s tireless dedication, their profound impact on the lives of t...
2023-06-101h 12
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationTotal Liberation w/ Yvette BakerLongtime animal advocates may be familiar with the term total liberation, but what exactly does this mean? Yvette Baker joins us today for an exploration of total liberation activism and its profound influence on her own animal advocacy. In our conversation, she sheds light on oppressive language commonly used when representing animals and urges everyone to unlearn and challenge it for the sake of progress. Yvette also tells how growing up in an Indigenous household impacted her perspective on animal activism, lending a unique lens to her advocacy work. We also explore the interconnectedness of various forms of oppression...
2023-06-031h 12
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationAnimal Liberation Now w/ Peter SingerThis episode of Our Hen House features an animal rights legend, renowned philosopher, and ethicist, Peter Singer. In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore a range of topics, including the principle of equal consideration of interests, the nuance between sentience and consciousness, and the evolution of the animal movement since Peter’s groundbreaking book Animal Liberation was first released 50 years ago. Peter and Mariann also discuss the importance of individual actions while moving toward systemic change and the shifts in thought regarding animal welfare. *We are thrilled to expand the accessibility of our podcast by offering written transcripts of...
2023-05-271h 38
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationDocumentaries That Change the World w/ Louie Psihoyos This week we dive into the world of documentary filmmaking with renowned photographer and documentary film director Louie Psihoyos. Louie is perhaps best known for his 2009 film, the Academy Award-winning documentary The Cove, which shed a brutal light on the remarkably cruel dolphin hunt in Taiji, Japan. In our conversation, Louie shares how movies can help change the world and why he’s passionate about telling stories that impact animals, human health, and the environment. He also tells us about his current projects, including a film about Gunung Leuser, a National Forest in Indonesia known to be th...
2023-05-201h 23
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationEnvironmental and Animal Rights Journalism w/Spencer Roberts Last autumn, the Alaska Department of Fish & Game canceled the crabbing season for the Alaskan snow crab for the first time in history after the crustaceans’ population dropped an astonishing 87 percent. This is only one of the stories recently covered in depth by ecologist and journalist Spencer Roberts, who joins us on the podcast for an overarching conversation about animals and conservation, including the story behind the crabs’ devastating dwindling numbers and how the industry uses climate change as a cover for the damage caused by overfishing. Spencer also shares his thoughts on bridging the gap between the...
2023-05-061h 06
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationThe Foster Farms Rescue and Trial, w/ Alexandra Paul and Alicia Santurio In September of 2021, Alicia Santurio and Baywatch actor Alexandra Paul rescued Jax and Ethan, two gravely ill chickens, from a transport truck heading for a slaughterhouse owned by Foster Farms. The activists faced misdemeanor charges for petty theft, and this March, they stood before a 12-person jury as part of a nine-day trial, previously unheard of for such charges. Alexandra and Alicia join us to discuss the rescue and how they ultimately chose to take the case to trial despite being offered five different plea deals. They describe the importance of shining light on the c...
2023-04-221h 05
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationCoffee Wars w/ Kate Nash Humor can be a powerful tool to promote change – and vegan actress and musician Kate Nash knows how to wield it to hilarious effect. We’re thrilled to welcome Kate for a discussion about her recent film, Coffee Wars, which manages to deliver a powerful pro-animal message while, at the same time, making everyone laugh. As we all know, that’s not that easy to do. In our conversation, Kate introduces us to her character Jo, who owns a vegan coffee house, and explains how the film uses the snobbery that surrounds that particularly favored caffeinated brew as a ce...
2023-04-081h 02
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationPlant-Based Nation w/ Dr. Milton Mills Dr. Milton Mills, a prominent advocate for plant-based diets and a practicing physician, joins us this week for an in-depth discussion about the misconceptions surrounding vegan diets and how such misunderstandings have evolved over time. Dr. Mills, who offers extensive evidence that humans aren’t innate omnivores, thoroughly debunks the myth that humans need meat to be healthy and explains how taking responsibility for our own health through our diet can be more effective than relying solely on Western medicine. But for Dr. Mills, it’s not just about your health. He also shares his thoughts on the d...
2023-04-011h 15
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationA Cat Rescuer You Need to Hear From w/ Sterling “TrapKing” Davis Before he was a cat rescuer, Sterling “TrapKing” Davis was a rapper—a unique trajectory in the field of animal rescue. Sterling—who dedicated himself to improving the lives of stray cats after a lifelong connection to them—joins us today for a delightful conversation about, among other things, trap-neuter-return (TNR) and how he’s working to increase diversity within cat rescue. In our discussion, Sterling tells us stories about trapping cats, explains how he’s using his personal experiences and insights to make cat rescue more inclusive, and tells us why, for him, veganism is such an important pa...
2023-03-111h 09
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationFood System Innovations w/ David Meyer and Galina Hale Disrupting the global food system is one of the most pressing issues of our lifetimes—and it’s no small lift. Today, we welcome two powerhouses working to help the world shift to a kinder, plant-based food system. David Meyer and Galina Hale serve as the CEO and Chief Research Officer, respectively, of Food System Innovations (FSI). They join us this week to discuss the nonprofit’s mission to transform the food system, diving into, among other things, the enormous funding disparities between research beneficial to animal ag and that geared toward alternative proteins. They also discuss the pu...
2023-03-041h 35
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationThe Importance of Sanctuary w/ Elan Abrell Sometimes it is easy for all of us who care about animals to forget what an extraordinary contribution sanctuaries make to our understanding of the animals we try to serve. Elan Abrell joins us this week to remind us never to take sanctuaries for granted. Elan is a cultural anthropologist who’s dedicated himself to animal studies and, recently, to a close and thoughtful look at animal sanctuaries. His book, Saving Animals: Multispecies Ecologies of Rescue and Care, examines how sanctuary caregivers respond to an extraordinary range of moral issues while working with minimal resources. He describes wh...
2023-02-181h 12
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationA Vegan Food Bank w/ Gwenna Hunter and the Tule Elk w/ Sue Fischer You’re in for not one but two interviews with incredible activists in this episode! We’re thrilled to welcome both Gwenna Hunter and Sue Fischer back to the podcast for updates. First, we catch up with Gwenna about her newest project, the Vegans of LA Food Bank. Gwenna tells us how she turned a longtime dream into a reality after partnering with Hope On Union Food Pantry to launch a monthly all-vegan food bank. Housed in a former meat market, the Vegans of LA Food Bank provides fresh produce and plant-based meats to the commun...
2023-02-041h 25
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationGlobal Sanctuary for Elephants w/Scott & Kat Blais This one just might move you to tears. Why? Because it’s about ELEPHANTS! Need we say more? Scott and Kat Blais have dedicated their careers to helping captive elephants live out the rest of their lives the way nature intended. This week they join the podcast from rural Brazil, home to Elephant Sanctuary Brazil, a project by the organization they founded, Global Sanctuary for Elephants (GSE), and the new home of some magnificent and fantastic creatures. In our conversation, we discuss the worldwide mission of GSE as well as its plans for the future. Scott and Ka...
2023-01-281h 07
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationAn Animal Rights Activist in Zimbabwe w/ Linda Ncube We love hearing from fellow animal advocates in different parts of the world, and this week we are thrilled to welcome Linda Ncube for an exceptional conversation about animal activism in rural Zimbabwe. Linda is the founder of Humane Africa Trust, a nonprofit dedicated to creating a “compassionate, healthy, and just environment” for animals. She joins us to explain how she’s educating her surrounding communities on the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle as well as the importance of caring for all animals. A devout Seventh-day Adventist, Linda shares how her faith impacts her relationship with animals and gu...
2023-01-1455 min
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationVegan for the Animals, in Uganda W/ Nabaasa Innocent Kashobera Have you been wondering about the state of veganism and animal rights in Uganda? Well, we’ve got you covered! Nabaasa Innocent Kashobera, founder of the Uganda Vegan Society and a passionate advocate for animals, joins us this week and fills us in on the state of veganism and, on the other hand, the growth of factory farming, in Uganda and Africa in general. She explains some of her methods for advocating for plant-based diets, including teaching people how to make affordable vegan meals at home, organizing Vegan Restaurant Week in Kampala and beyond, helping people organize po...
2022-12-311h 00THE CITY CONFESSIONSEp 163: Mariann Yip- Solo Episode wrapping up Season 8 - Current Pregnancy Symptoms - Changing Friendship Dynamics and Relationships - Fears surrounding Motherhood, Future and FinancesThis is the last episode which is a solo one featuring yours truly Mariann Yip. Wrapping up Season 8 of The City Confessions, I give my life updates. I open up about my current pregnancy symptoms as well as fears about the future regarding motherhood, finances and stability. I talk about how pregnancy has changed friendship dynamics and relationships. As we also close out 2023, I reflect on what this year has brought me and what this year has taught me. My biggest lessons were learning to stay in my lane, not taking things personally and to trust my gut. As...
2022-12-2823 min
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationHow to Talk About Animals w/ Ryuji Chua We’re thrilled to welcome filmmaker Ryuji Chua to the podcast this week. You may already be familiar with Ryuji, and his animal rights-focused work, thanks to his appearance on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah earlier this year. In our conversation, Ryuji tells us why it’s important for humans to shift our messaging from broad generalizations, such as saving a species, to recognizing the plight of individual animals who are struggling. We discuss the cognitive dissonance many people have when it comes to the way the animals they eat suffer and why it’s easier for th...
2022-12-171h 13
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationFrom Jainism to Activism w/ Nirva Patel We’re delighted to welcome Nirva Patel to the podcast this week for a wide-ranging conversation about the different ways she’s working to make the world a better place for animals. We begin by discussing Nirva’s background in Jainism, how the religion informs her beliefs regarding the treatment of non-human animals, and the work she has done in that realm to create change, despite some surprising pushback. Nirva also tells us about her work at Harvard Law School as a Global Policy Fellow and her role as Chair of the Board of Directors at Farm Sanctu...
2022-12-101h 19
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationThe Accidental Ecosystem w/ Peter Alagona Author Peter Alagona, PhD, joins us on the podcast this week for an illuminating conversation about the wild creatures that coexist alongside humans as part of the fabric of city life, as well as the habitat the city itself creates for these animals. Since World War II, populations of wild animals have increased in urban areas largely due to, as Peter explains, the vast amount of resources cities provide, including food, water, and shelter. We also delve into some of the animal stories he covers in his book The Accidental Ecosystem, such as the shocking revelation that, o...
2022-12-031h 20
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationHoliday Special: “Sanctuary: A Radio Play” Recorded Live In New York CityWelcome to this special holiday presentation of Sanctuary: A Radio Play, an annual Thanksgiving tradition at Our Hen House! This performance marked the world premiere of John Yunker’s Sanctuary at New York City’s Symphony Space during the Culture & Animals Foundation’s Compassion Arts Festival. We were thrilled to have been a part of this witty, engaging, and incisive production that portrays the different journeys we embark on when we begin to open our eyes to animal exploitation. Here at Our Hen House, we are longtime proponents of the arts, including theater, as a tool for animal advocacy; this f...
2022-11-2200 min
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationIncluding Animals in Disaster Relief w/ Altamush Saeed We are joined this week by Altamush Saeed for a conversation about the critical disaster relief work he’s spearheading in response to the devastating floods that occurred in Pakistan earlier this year. Altamush updates us on the current status of the floods and the effects this climate disaster has had on both the human and animal populations within the country. The co-founder and director of Charity Doings Foundation, Altamush also shares how he incorporates animals into the organization’s disaster relief work and why it’s crucial for animals to be included in relief work, not only i...
2022-11-191h 09
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationAfter Meat w/ Karthik Sekar Karthik Sekar, PhD wants to see the world move beyond an unsustainable, inefficient animal-based food system. He joins us on the podcast this week for a conversation about his recent book, After Meat, which details why animals are an outdated “production technology,” as the agricultural industry calls them. We discuss why plant- and microbial-based foods are far superior to their animal counterparts in terms of taste, nutrition, and affordability. Karthik, a data scientist focused on innovating the future of food, also explores the argument for why governments worldwide should invest in replacing animal agriculture with a viable alte...
2022-11-0551 min
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationInternational Cooperation on Behalf of Animals w/ Dr. James Yeates & Jessica Bridgers The World Federation for Animals (WFA) is a new membership organization that seeks to harness the collective strength of the animal protection movement to advocate for the inclusion of animals in global policy making. This week, CEO Dr. James Yeates and Policy Director Jessica Bridgers join us on the podcast for a conversation about how the organization is spearheading this global movement. While WFA was created by and for animal protection groups working at the regional, national, and global levels, they emphasize the importance of working at the international level to ensure countries everywhere take animals into...
2022-10-1557 min
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2022-10-1443 minTHE CITY CONFESSIONSEp 151: Solo Episode- Season 8 Introduction- BIGGEST ANNOUNCEMENT AND LIFE UPDATES- Mourning Old Identity and Embracing Changes and Motherhood- Creating space for Growth and New ChapterWelcome to Season 8 of The City Confessions! I am back with a solo episode, and updating all of you on my biggest life updates with a huge surprising announcement. I am finally ready to share that I AM PREGNANT! Since the closing of season 7, I have kept quiet about everything going on in my life as I needed time to digest the news myself. I talk more about the last three months including:
Why I’ve kept my pregnancy a secret, not following the traditional route of marriage and relationships, how I met my partner and celebrating this unex...
2022-10-0526 min
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationReporting the Truth about Animal Agriculture w/ Marina Bolotnikova Award-winning journalist Marina Bolotnikova is writing the story to change the way mainstream media covers farmed animals. We’re thrilled to welcome her to the podcast this week for a conversation about her eye-opening work to alert people to the horrifying reality of animal agriculture. Marina discusses her thoughts on objectivity and integrity within journalism and why she chooses to free-lance with a focus on the animal ethics beat, despite the occasional struggle with the differing viewpoints of commissioning editors and mainstream publications. She dives into how investigative journalism can play a large part in uncovering essential an...
2022-10-011h 15
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationLove, Ital, and Animals w/ Bodybuilder Torre Washington Torre Washington has caused quite a stir in the world of professional bodybuilding with his plant-powered, all natural approach to the sport. This week, he joins the podcast to discuss his personal journey to veganism through Rastafari and the Ital diet, as well as how and why he got into the art of bodybuilding. Torre shares his reasons for following a plant-based diet, including how his upbringing in the US and Jamaica have influenced his eating habits. The bodybuilder walks us through the dietary staples that help ensure he’s consuming the right amount of protein to bui...
2022-09-241h 06
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationState Fairs are No Fun for Animals, w/ Rachel McCrystal & Hervé Breuil Summers in the United States are often synonymous with state and county fairs. Advertised as idyllic family fun, these fairs are replete with animal exploitation and the horrors of animal cruelty. Rachel McCrystal and Hervé Breuil of Woodstock Farm Sanctuary join the podcast this week to talk about what really happens to animals at such events. They outline the cruel realities of these fairs’ live birth demonstrations, petting zoos and the dangers of overfeeding, and how state and county fairs perpetuate the myth of the small family farm. Luckily the Fair Coalition, a group of farmed animal sanc...
2022-09-101h 12
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationEvery Animal in Ukraine w/ Tamara Human Tamara Human is the definition of a fearless, compassionate leader and activist, and this week she joins the podcast from Kyiv, Ukraine. Tamara is the force behind Every Animal, a Ukraine-based NGO founded in 2019 committed to mobilizing the vegan movement among Ukrainians. In our conversation, the founder shares how Every Animal is supporting vegan soldiers on the frontlines of the ongoing war. Tamara also tells us about Every Animal’s food giveaways through the NGO’s Vegan Kitchen Ukraine program, and how they go about feeding soldiers, volunteers, and those displaced by the war. Plus, she outlines the...
2022-09-031h 03
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationUnderdogs w/ Andrew Rowan We’re honored to welcome Andrew Rowan, DPhil, to the podcast this week for a critical conversation about companion dogs and poverty. Dr. Rowan has a long tenure in the animal protection movement and is currently the President of WellBeing International, an NGO dedicated to achieving optimal wellbeing for animals, people, and the environment. He joins us today for a discussion about a recent book that he co-authored with Arnold Arluke, Underdogs: Pets, People, and Poverty. Based on a study that involves two communities, one in the United States and one in Central America, Underdogs examines the ro...
2022-08-201h 07
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationAPEX Advocacy w/ Christopher Soul Eubanks Christopher “Soul” Eubanks is an unstoppable force, and we’re thrilled to welcome him back to the podcast this week to discuss his new nonprofit, APEX Advocacy. The organization is committed to increasing the number of activists from the global majority. Christopher describes the three central missions driving APEX Advocacy: the Black Vegan Everything website highlighting Black-owned businesses, the Global Majority Caucus committed to building greater equity in the animal protection movement, and the No Backyard Slaughter campaign fighting the presence of slaughterhouses in low-income BIPOC communities. Christopher also shares why people of color often feel an atmosp...
2022-08-131h 03
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationCoextinction w/ Gloria Pancrazi & Michael Bronner Documentary filmmaker Gloria Pancrazi and Michael Bronner of Dr. Bronner’s join us this week for a conversation about the recent film, Coextinction. We discuss the stars of the film: the Southern Resident Orcas of the Pacific Northwest who are currently facing extinction and the salmon, whose brutal exploitation is contributing to the to the starvation of the orca and other wildlife. As this film, and its title, make clear, the disappearance of the orca isn’t an isolated issue; it’s one facet of a complex, crumbling interconnected system linking ecosystem collapse, injustice against Indigenous peoples, and the...
2022-07-301h 11
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationMaasai Vegan w/ Jack Lekishon Powerhouse environmentalist, wildlife conservationist, and animal advocate Jack Lekishon joins the podcast this week from Maasai Mara, Kenya. A native Maasai, Jack shares traditions from the people of The Mara and tells us about the land on which they live and the plethora of wild animals that also know the Maasai Mara as home. Jack also shares why the traditional Maasai diet is so reliant on animals as a food source and outlines how he is encouraging his community to embrace a plant-based lifestyle. Plus, Jack highlights the importance of educating the region’s young people on lo...
2022-07-231h 11
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationCruelty Free International w/ Monica Engebretson Monica Engebretson is working to end cruel animal testing practices, and this week, she joins the podcast for an in-depth conversation about the state of medical and cosmetic animal testing. The North American Head of Public Affairs for Cruelty Free International, Monica breaks down how the global organization is working to bring an end to animal testing worldwide. Plus, she explains the difference between animal research and animal testing, the most cogent arguments for its ineffectiveness, and the existing non-animal alternatives. She also gives us an overview of animal research and testing in the United States and d...
2022-07-161h 00
THE CITY CONFESSIONSEp 150: Solo Episode - Mariann Yip- Opening Up About Personal Struggles- Advice on Getting Through Rough Times in Life - Seeing Life as a Movie Script - Finding Light in the Darkest TimesThis episode is the 150th episode and the last episode of Season 7 of The City Confessions! This is a solo episode featuring me, your host Mariann Yip. I open up about what I'm currently going through by offering insight and advice on how to weather out the storms. I also reveal my technique of seeing life as a movie script as a healing tool to restore power back into your life. I advocate for mental health and explain why I'll be taking time for myself to take care of her mental well being and emotional health. Please share this wi...
2022-06-2817 min
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationVeganism: Politics, Practice, and Theory w/ Eva Haifa Giraud Eva Haifa Giraud joins us on the podcast this week for a conversation about her recent book, Veganism: Politics, Practice, and Theory. In our discussion, we deep dive into the constraints of veganism within a capitalist system, what this means for activism, and whether capitalism itself is putting veganism at risk. Eva elaborates on veganism’s political, activist roots and how they have historically created new paths of communication within communities that lead to debate regarding ethics, animal rights, and how the world at large treats animals. She also explains why she believes adopting a universal definition of...
2022-06-181h 21
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationMy Days of Dark Green Euphoria w/ A.E. Copenhaver Author, science communicator, and climate interpreter A.E. Copenhaver joins the podcast this week for a conversation about her recent debut novel, My Days of Dark Green Euphoria. A.E.’s book follows the flawed, eco-anxious Cara as she crosses paths with Millie, her boyfriend’s mom who represents everything Cara is against. In our conversation, A.E. tells us why she decided to make Cara far from perfect, and how this helps make the book’s theme of animal and environmental advocacy more accessible. We also discuss other themes in the book, including why A.E. highli...
2022-06-041h 13
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationAnimal Rights and Human Rights in Uganda w/ Dash Meizler The inimitable Dash Meizler joins the podcast this week from Kampala, Uganda, for a truly inspiring conversation about leveraging our activism to better advocate for animal rights and marginalized communities. Founder of the Podrska Foundation, Dash outlines how the organization is fighting for farmed animals while empowering women, providing schools with vegan meals, fighting poverty through home-based vegetable gardens, and more. The Ugandan activist also tells us about his upbringing on a poultry farm and shares the moment his life trajectory changed forever, ultimately leading him down the path of animal activism, veganism, and humanitarianism. ...
2022-05-211h 42
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationJainism, Feminism and Veganism w/ Mamta Valderrama Mamta Jain Valderrama joins the podcast for an insightful discussion about Jainism and the many ways in which its beliefs intersect with veganism. Jainism is one of the oldest religions in existence, having taken form in ancient India some time between the 7th and 5th centuries BCE. In our conversation, Mamta explains the philosophy of ahimsa, or non-violence, that practitioners of Jainism follow. She shares the Jain belief that all living beings have souls and discusses how this belief drives Jains’ eating habits and way of life, both of which often align with a vegan lifestyle. Mamta al...
2022-05-071h 08THE CITY CONFESSIONSEp 133: Mariann Yip- Book Launch Celebratory Episode - Preface and Conclusion of UN-HINGED- Celebrating Big Moments in Your Life- Saying Yes and Letting go of Self Doubt and FearsToday's episode is a special one as it's the official launch date of my book, UN-HINGED What I Learned from Saying, "It's You, It's Not Me" in the NYC Dating Scene. I am using this episode as a solo and celebratory one to honor this big moment in my life. I read my preface of my book to give viewers and listeners a snippet of what to expect from my book, what my writing style is, what my author's voice is and understand why I decided to write this book. I also reveal a confession relating to being proud...
2022-03-0120 minTHE CITY CONFESSIONSEp 128: Solo Episode- Mariann Yip- Kicking Season 7 of The City Confessions- Feeling Overwhelmed with Goals- Excitement and Anxiousness in Launching my first Book Un-HingedWe are kicking Season 7 strong with a solo episode from your host Mariann Yip! In this episode, I give my quick life updates as we are in the first month of 2022. I talk about my current headspace and discuss the following topics:
- feeling overwhelmed with goals and confusion on where and how to start the year
- taking a step back to calm anxiety and being strategic and realistic about my goals
- announcing my book release for March 1, 2022 and being excited, but also anxious about the launch
I also talk about my word and motto for the year w...
2022-01-2525 minTHE CITY CONFESSIONSEp 127: Mariann Yip - Solo Episode- Lessons I’ve learned in 2021: Stop Outsourcing Intuition to others- Trusting myself more- Being Comfortable with Setting Boundaries- Choosing to be HappyThis episode is a solo one from yours truly, Mariann Yip. As I close out season 6 of The City Confessions, I talk about three lessons I've learned in 2021 including:
Stop looking for others to fill me in relationships: becoming more selective with information to disclose and learning to stop outsourcing my intuition so I can trust myself more
Understanding triggers and setting boundaries: Seeing triggers as a reflection of what areas I still need to work and being more comfortable with setting boundaries because it's a way for me to protect myself
Redefining Happiness: Stop relying on others f...
2021-11-3030 minOur Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationEpisode 619.5: “Sanctuary: A Radio Play” Recorded Live In New York CityWelcome to this very special holiday episode in which we present Sanctuary: A Radio Play, an annual Thanksgiving tradition at Our Hen House! This special performance marks the world premiere of John Yunker’s Sanctuary at New York City’s Symphony Space during the Culture & Animals Foundation’s Compassion Arts Festival. We were thrilled to have been a part of this witty, engaging, and incisive production that portrays the different journeys we embark on when we begin to learn about animal exploitation. Here at Our Hen House, we are longtime proponents of theater as a tool for vegan advocacy; the me...
2021-11-2300 minOur Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationEpisode 615: Plant-Based Politician with Pearl BruntOur Hen House is excited to welcome plant-based food advocate and political candidate Pearl Brunt to the podcast this week. Pearl is running for a seat on the Town Council in Pittsford, NY. She joins Mariann to discuss how her political aspirations intersect with her love of promoting healthy, ethical food choices and introducing people to plant-based foods. A firm believer in the power of the dollar, Pearl explains how we send businesses a strong message when we choose to purchase food that is good for us. She also shares how she started Le Twisted Spoon, a community of...
2021-10-231h 12Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationEpisode 600: Celebrating Milestones with The Bearded Vegans ft. Andy Tabar and Paul StellerJoin us for our very special 600th episode (!!!) as we celebrate with Andy Tabar and Paul Stellar, hosts of The Bearded Vegans, who are also observing a milestone of six years on-air! In this episode, Jasmin, Mariann, Andy, and Paul provide a unique behind-the-scenes look into the world of podcasting. The podcasters break down their approaches to discussing veganism’s ethical gray areas, why they’re committed to creating a sense of community among listeners, and how they work through on-air disagreements. The group also discusses how their podcasts have changed over time, and they touch on so many othe...
2021-07-102h 01THE CITY CONFESSIONSEp 101: Mariann Yip- Solo Episode Welcoming Season 6- Life Updates - Struggle with Letting Go of Control - Dealing with Childhood Trauma and How it affects Relationships- Trusting Yourself and LifeWelcome to season 6 of The City Confessions! Episode 101 is a solo one from yours truly and your host Mariann Yip. I explain what my one month break has taught me and why I feel compelled to continue this podcast. I give an overview of my life updates including how I feel mentally and emotionally, the power of mindset and trusting yourself. I also share my current struggle of letting go of control and why it's so difficult for me to do so. I recognize that this is an area I want to work on because I can see how...
2021-06-0121 minTHE CITY CONFESSIONSEp 100: Mariann Yip- Celebrating 100th Episode- Life Updates - Power of Energy - Being Intentional about How you Utilize Time - Revealing Personal Insecurities and ConfessionsThis episode is a solo one from yours truly and is a celebration of hitting 100 episodes on The City Confessions! I start out this episode by giving quick life updates and talk about where my mind has been and how I am feeling and doing mentally. I reveal my uncertainty when it comes to my future as I have no idea where I'll be based once my lease is up in addition to questioning my place in NYC. I also talk about how I've been feeling unsafe with the rise of asian hate crimes, which motivated me to start...
2021-04-2625 minOur Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationEpisode 585: Food Love ft. Kimberly Renee BarnesWe are so pleased to welcome Kimberly Renee Barnes, Founder of Might Be Vegan, to the podcast this week for a truly one-of-a-kind episode! But first, Jasmin and Mariann speak with Chilean activist (and Our Hen House Flock member!) Soledad Robledo to tell us about an urgent extradition campaign in which Chile is seeking to bring an animal abuser from New Zealand back to Chile to stand trial and how we can all help (see the resources below). She also provides us with an overview of the animal rights movement in Chile and tells us about her podcast, Narices...
2021-03-271h 07THE CITY CONFESSIONSEp 88: Reagan Petrehn- Partner, Head of Brand of Felix Roasting Company - Starting a String of Businesses - Insights from a Creative Entrepeneur- Power of CommunityWelcome to Season 5 of The City Confessions! Before we get started with today's guest, this episode opens up with a quick introduction from your host Mariann Yip about what she's up to and what you can expect from this season moving forward. Instead of doing a solo episode as the introduction episode of the new season, we are joined by Reagan Petrehn, who is a a filmmaker, food and bev expert, and serial entrepreneur.
Before co-founding his first business –1900 Barker– at 21, he spent several years consulting with and training professionals across multiple disciplines within the coffee industry acro...
2021-02-0156 minTHE CITY CONFESSIONSEp 87: Mariann Yip - Solo Episode: 2020 Recap, Lessons Learned from Therapy, Importance of Setting Boundaries, Realities of Podcast EarningsThis episode is a solo one featuring yours truly. I close out season 4 of The City confessions and give a quick recap of 2020. I talk about what this year has taught me, what lessons I've learned from therapy and the importance of setting boundaries. I also reveal a confession relating to the realities of my podcast earnings as well as insight and sneak peak to what you can expect from me in 2021.
I express my sincere gratitude to all my listeners and send you off with positive vibes and motivation as we welcome the new year. You c...
2020-12-3125 minTHE CITY CONFESSIONSEp 77: Alejandra Ortiz & Caitlin Clarke, CoFounders of My faros (on demand text concierge design for your social life) - Going into Business with Your Best Friend - Setting Boundaries - Dating in NYCIn today's episode, we are joined by Alejandra Ortiz & Caitlin Clarke, the CoFounders of My Faros, an on demand text concierge design for your social life. Both Alejandra and Caitlin give us background on how they met and how the idea of My Faros came to be. They acknowledge that their decision to go into business as best friends was a tough and risky decision, but explain how they ultimately decided to take the plunge. We dig deeper on how they are balancing and navigating their work and friendship relationship and talk about the importance and role of communication...
2020-10-2654 minOur Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationEpisode 563: HIDDEN: Animals in the Anthropocene ft. Jo-Anne McArthurJasmin and Mariann kick the show off with a discussion of Jasmin’s trip to the Catskill Animal Sanctuary and her visit with her namesake pig. They also chat about My Octopus Teacher, the Netflix documentary, what Jasmin got out of watching it, her reservations about it, and why Mariann is reluctant to give it a try. Mariann delves into a quick discussion of animal philosophy and discusses eminent philosopher Martha Nussbaum’s recent online lecture on her “capabilities” approach to understanding our obligations to animals. This week’s vegan businesses are Seasoned Vegan, where you can eat delici...
2020-10-241h 15Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationEpisode 562: Are There Really Too Many Animals? ft. Stephanie Boyles GriffinJasmin and Mariann start off the show with a report from Jasmin on her disturbing discovery from a Facebook group that a local dairy farm is endorsing The Three Percenters, a far right militia group. Yikes! She also tells us about her efforts to educate folks about the enthusiasm of white supremacists for the dairy industry. In this week’s featured vegan businesses include Maya’s Cookies, a San Diego based vegan cookie company that ships nationwide, and VegeTaryn, a vegan ethically made fair-trade clothing company. Today’s guest, Stephanie Boyles Griffin, has worked with federa...
2020-10-171h 15Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationEpisode 559: Adventures of a Farmed Animal Protection Lawyer ft. Peter BrandtBefore we get to the interview, we have a few things to chat about. Our big news is that Jasmin recently recorded her audiobook for her forthcoming (in December) book, The Veg News Guide To Being a Fabulous Vegan, which she wrote in conjunction with VegNews Magazine. Although the book is fun and colorful and full of recipes, she was reminded while reading it aloud that it also covers many deadly serious topics, from factory farming, to climate change, to fur, to virtually every aspect of animal exploitation. She hopes so much that it will help people realize what’s...
2020-09-261h 19Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationEpisode 558: Black Lives Matter, Animal Activism, and Healing the World ft. Gwenna HunterFirst, we hear how Jasmin’s dogs and cat are adapting to upstate New York after life in LA. The chihuahuas may or may not hate the rain, but at least they perked up when they were included on a trip to the local drive-in theater, where they met up with Mariann and some friends to watch Slap Shot. Everyone had a blast. In other news, Mariann and Jasmin both recently read an article in the New York Times about a World War 2 refugee camp for Jews rescued from concentration camps. This turns the conversation to darker topics, including the...
2020-09-191h 21THE CITY CONFESSIONSEp 65: Back for Season 4 - Life Updates on Anxiety, Loss, Grief - Confession Regarding Mental Health, Self Care and TherapyThe City Confessions is back for season 4! After taking a much needed break, your host Mariann Yip is back with a solo episode. In this episode, I spend the first portion recapping what I've been through and how I'm feeling as July was a difficult month for me. I open up about my anxiety, my friend's passing and how I have been handling and dealing with the loss and grief. I also talk about my passions and values including mental health, self care and therapy and reveal two confessions relating to those topics. I close out the episode with...
2020-08-0329 min
Songs and stories with Grandma MariannGrandma Mariann, Tell Me Your StoryStories about Grandma Mariann's life for her dear grandchildren. I love you sweet children!
2020-07-203h 55Songs and stories with Grandma MariannGrandma Tell Me Your StoryStories for my little friends, from Grandma Mariann. These stories are about my life.
2020-07-1200 minTHE CITY CONFESSIONSEp 64: Mariann Yip -Solo Episode Closing out Season 3- Current Life Updates- Dealing with Anxiety - Advocating for Mental HealthThis week’s episode closes out the third season of The City Confessions and is a solo one from yours truly, Mariann Yip. I start out the episode with my current life updates as I recap what’s going on in the world including the global pandemic/ COVID and the Black Lives Matter movement. I also open up about my experience with anxiety and recall my first encounter with it when I was a child in school. I still struggle with anxiety until this day and I’ve been met with different forms including social anxiety and sleep anxiety. This e...
2020-06-2931 minTHE CITY CONFESSIONSEp 43: Back for Season 3 of The City Confessions - Quick Life Update - Money Confession- Easy Finance TipsYour host, Mariann Yip is back for Season 3 of The City Confessions! In this short and sweet episode, I give a quick life update on what has happened since I closed out season 2 last year. I also share a confession about money, a topic that a lot of people shy from. I share how I developed a healthy relationship with money and tips on how you guys can do the same. Get ready for a full season with tons of wonderful guests, stories and of course confessions! If you would like to be featured on The City Confessions or have...
2020-01-2725 minTHE CITY CONFESSIONSEp 42: Mariann Yip- Solo Episode closing out Season 2- Revealing My Biggest Health Confession - Recap of my Journey and Struggle - Why I am Finally Sharing my StoryIn this last episode of The City Confessions, I am sharing my biggest health confession, which I have been holding in for the last three years. I share my story in the hopes that I am able to inspire you all to be comfortable with pain, vulnerability and life's struggles. This was a difficult episode for me to record because I am absolutely open, raw and honest with not only my feelings, but what I went through and how it affected me then and how it affects me now. I believe in timing and I know in my soul, that...
2019-12-3048 minTHE CITY CONFESSIONSEp 23: Back for Season 2 - Finding My Why - Struggling with Life PurposeWelcome to Season 2! The first episode of this season is a solo one from your host, Mariann Yip. She opens up about life updates and what she currently is feeling and going through. Hear her confession about struggling to find her life's purpose and what she plans on doing to get out of her creative and professional rut. You can keep up with Mariann Yip on her Instagram @mariann_yip and you can email thecityconfessions@gmail.com if you have any questions or feedback regarding this episode.
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2019-08-0519 minTHE CITY CONFESSIONSEp 22: Solo and Last Episode of the Season - Life Updates - Another Health ConfessionThis episode is a solo one featuring your host, Mariann Yip. It will also be the last episode of the season as Mariann Yip is planning a mini summer hiatus to get her life together. She updates her listeners on her life and talks briefly about what's going on personally, socially, emotionally and professionally. She then reveals yet another health confession regarding her relationship, outlook and struggle with food and control. Hear more about what she has to stay about this constant battle and how she's planning to overcome it. You can find Mariann Yip on Instagram @mariann_yip...
2019-05-2824 min
Success VoicesEp. 000 - Trailer « Success Voices »J’ai eu la chance au cours de ma vie, de rencontrer des personnes inspirantes qui m’ont soutenue, m’ont conseillée et qui m’ont plus ou moins aidée à réévaluer mes objectifs de vie. Et j’ai beaucoup lu, des livres de développement personnel essentiellement. Autant d’opportunités, qui m’ont permis de changer ma manière de penser et surtout, de redéfinir ce que je voulais vraiment faire de ma vie et de mettre en œuvre les actions qu’il fallait pour créer cette vie qui correspond à ma vision.
Aujourd’hui, je rencontre...
2019-03-1400 minTHE CITY CONFESSIONSEp 1: The City Confessions - Why I started this Podcast- Health ConfessionThe City Confessions is a no limits and no judgment podcast hosted by lifestyle blogger and Native New Yorker Mariann Yip. In this first episode, Mariann Yip explains what motivated her to start this podcast. She also reveals her struggle with amenorrhea, which is a confession she's been recently hiding. She encourages her listeners to follow along this podcast journey of hearing New Yorkers reveal who they really are, how they really feel and what they've been holding inside. This is the podcast to shed light on those confessions that we’ve secretly always wanted to express. You can fi...
2018-11-3017 min
The Animal Law PodcastAnimal Law Podcast #33: Harvard’s Animal Law & Policy ProgramOn this episode of the Animal Law Podcast, Mariann will be speaking with three educators from Harvard’s Animal Law & Policy Program. Faculty Director Kristen Stilt, Executive Director Chris Green, and Policy Director Jonathan Lovvorn. They take Mariann on a deep dive into all the aspects of this fascinating program. You’ll hear about the various classes offered in animal law, how the faculty and students are working together to change the landscape of animal law, and the upcoming development of an Animal Law and Policy Clinic. They also discuss their individual focuses. Kristen talks about her work...
2018-03-0149 minThe Animal Law PodcastAnimal Law Podcast #26: Jonathan Lovvorn and the Case Against Factory Farm Air PollutionWelcome to the 26th episode of the Animal Law Podcast! Mariann is joined by Jonathan Lovvorn, Senior Vice President and Chief Counsel for Animal Protection Litigation at The Humane Society of the United States, where he has litigated extensively on behalf of animals and the environment. Jon also holds academic appointments at Harvard Law School, Yale Law School, Georgetown University Law Center, and New York University School of Law, and has published a number of articles concerning animal law, climate change, and wildlife policy. On this episode, Jon tells us about Waterkeeper Alliance v EPA, in which the...
2017-07-2646 minThe Animal Law PodcastAnimal Law Podcast #21: Delcianna J. Winders and the Case Against the USDAWelcome to the 21st episode of the Animal Law Podcast! Today, Mariann is joined by Delcianna J. Winders, currently an Academic Fellow of the Harvard Animal Law & Policy Program and a co-plaintiff in a lawsuit against the USDA. This Freedom of Information Law suit seeks to compel the USDA to replace the records, recently purged from their website, that detail violations of the Animal Welfare Act. This is a huge crisis for anyone working to help animals in the industries that are regulated by the Act, and they are fighting back! In fact, this situation is moving so quickly that M...
2017-03-0142 minThe Animal Law PodcastAnimal Law Podcast #19: Bryan Pease and the Kapporot CaseWelcome to the 19th episode of the Animal Law Podcast! Today, Mariann is joined by attorney Bryan Pease. Bryan’s law practice focuses on government transparency and freedom of speech and assembly, as well as the protection of animals, the environment, and consumers. He’s been involved in numerous cases on behalf of activists with the Animal Protection and Rescue League, which he co-founded in 2003. On today’s show, Bryan and Mariann discuss the lawsuit he recently brought in federal court in California arguing that the treatment of chickens for the religious ritual of Kappor...
2016-12-2839 min