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The Healthification PodcastFrom Philosophy to Flourishing: A Compassionate Case for Going Vegan with Matthew C. Halteman.There’s a way to talk about going vegan that doesn’t involve shame, blame, or rigid rules. A way that invites people in, instead of pushing them away. Philosopher and author Matthew C. Halteman, has written one of the most generous, wise, and unexpectedly funny books I’ve read in a long time—Hungry, Beautiful Animals. It’s a love letter to what’s possible ...
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Better Life for Animals012: Professor Matthew Halteman on Ethics, Animals, and AweAccording to Oxford researcher Joseph Poore, going vegan is “the single biggest way” to reduce your environmental footprint. On this episode of the Better Life for Animals Podcast, Cheryl Moss sits down with Professor Matthew Halteman, author of Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan. This heart-opening conversation explores how joy, not shame, can drive powerful change. From sanctuaries as emissaries of hope to the deep connection between food, identity, and justice, Halteman invites listeners to rethink veganism as a path of flourishing. He shares compelling stories, including a backyard epiphany that reshaped his life and work. List...2025-05-1254 min
Alimentary!Hungry Beautiful Animals with Matthew C HaltemanIn this episode of Alimentary, I have a lovely chat with a philosopher, who has spent years exploring the ethical, environmental, and social implications of our food choices. In new book Hungry, Beautiful Animals, author Matthew C. Halteman aims to transform our perception of vegan living by focusing on what it promotes rather than what it restricts. Now, I am not a vegan myself but I am concerned about our food chain and love animals so, this was a really interesting conversation. Some of the perspectives that Matthew shares, we can absolutely apply to other areas of our lives.2025-03-271h 08
NHA Today Podcast123: Philosophy, Ethics, and the Joy of Going Vegan: Matt Halteman's Compassionate Approach to FoodEpisode 123: Philosophy, Ethics, and the Joy of Going Vegan: Matt Halteman's Compassionate Approach to Food Guest: Dr. Matthew Halteman Host: Dr. Frank Sabatino Presented by: National Health Association Episode Summary In this episode of the Health Science Podcast, Dr. Frank Sabatino sits down with Dr. Matthew Halteman, a professor of philosophy at Calvin University and fellow at the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics. Dr. Halteman is a passionate advocate for animal rights and food justice, serving on the advisory boards of organizations such as the Better Food Foundation and CreatureKind. He is also the author...2025-03-1450 min
The Green LifeThe Philosophy of Kindness with Matthew HaltemanThis week we continue the conversation into animals welfare and the kindness needed to thrive on our planet for our future! My guest, Mathew Halteman, is a philosophy teacher as well as the author of Beautiful Hungry Animals and we discuss how someone who was not interested in the V word, now is an ambassador for it! This episode is sponsored by LUMEN ,the most progressive metabolism switching tracker! use code Cycleswellness for 20% off Check out my intro to Lumen on You Tubewww.namawell.com the Best cold press juicers on the...2025-03-1158 min
ProGRESSDr Bushra Schuitemaker, Zoologist, microbiologist and award winning communicatorZoologist, microbiologist and science champion Dr Bushra Schuitemaker has carved out a career in research and is determined to ensure young people from disadvantaged backgrounds know that science is for them too. Bushra’s stella science career is all the more remarkable because her local secondary school offered pupils no opportunities at all to take science A level courses. Now the school has full physics, chemistry and biology classes. Read more and find extra links on the ProGRESS website show notes page here You might like to listen to:...2025-03-0839 min
The Good Life: Andrew Leigh in Conversation190. Matthew Halteman on Hungry Beautiful AnimalsMatthew Halteman is a professor of philosophy at Calvin University in Michigan and a fellow in the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics. We spoke about his new book “Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan”, which was published in November 2024 by Basic Books.
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Scenic Route, Social Change and Mental Health Conversations for PerfectionistsWhat We Eat Is Political: Reframing Veganism with Joy feat. Matthew C. HaltemanWhat we eat isn’t just personal — it’s political. In this thought-provoking episode, Matthew C. Halteman, philosopher and author of Hungry, Beautiful Animals, joins Jennifer to reframe the ethics of veganism through the lens of joy, flourishing, and resistance.Instead of guilt or perfectionism, Matt advocates for ethical and vegan eating as an act of joyful defiance — a way to challenge systems of oppression while embracing personal and collective well-being. Together, they explore:How vegan ethics intersects with moral philosophy and political activismWhy joyful r...2025-03-041h 04
Plant Based CuriousVeganism Isn’t About Giving Up—It’s About Gaining Everything: A Joyful Journey with Matthew HaltemanIn this episode of Plant Based Curious, host Diane Randall sits down with Matthew Halteman, philosophy professor, Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics fellow, and author of Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan. Together, they flip the script on veganism, exploring how it’s not about restriction—but about abundance, joy, and alignment with our deepest values. Key Takeaways: Matthew reframes veganism as a celebration of what we’re for—creaturely flourishing, emotional coherence, and moral alignment. Quote: “Vegans aren’t just avoiding harm—we’re harmonizing with the world.” Why self-compassion and small steps matter mo...2025-02-2354 min
One More Thing Before You GoFrom Plate to Planet: How Veganism Can Foster Real ChangeThe exploration of veganism offers a profound opportunity to consider the ethical implications of our food choices, not only for our personal health but also for the well-being of the world around us. In this enlightening dialogue, we delve into the intricate intersections of animal ethics, food systems, and philosophical thought, guided by Dr. Matthew Halteman, a distinguished professor of philosophy and author of "Hungry Beautiful Animals." His work challenges the conventional, rule-bound notions of veganism, advocating instead for a focus on flourishing—both for humans and non-human animals. We discuss how adopting a vegan lifestyle can ca...2025-02-191h 05
Be MythicalThe portal of the plate: How to journey consciously with food, ethics & liberation - Matthew C. HaltemanThis week’s show is with Matthew C. Halteman. Matthew is professor of philosophy at Calvin University (MI, USA) and the Oxford Centre for Animals Ethics (UK). He is the author of Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan and co-editor of Philosophy Comes to Dinner: Arguments about the Ethics of Eating. Matthew’s work is driven by deep commitments to human flourishing, animal freedom, food systems transformation, and communal cooperation to realise as much truth, beauty, and goodness as we collectively can. He loves Arsenal Football Club, the television show Twin Peaks, and vegan dess...2025-02-181h 04
WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeAre Vegans Unhealthy?Happy Valentine's Day 2025!
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SentientismA Joyful Journey Towards an Edenic Vision - Matthew Halteman of Calvin University - Sentientism 221Matthew Halteman is professor of philosophy at Calvin University and a fellow in theOxford Centre for Animal Ethics. He wrote Compassionate Eating as Care of Creationand co-editedPhilosophy Comes to Dinner: Arguments about the Ethics of Eating (with Andrew Chignell and Terence Cuneo). His latest book,Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan, was published in November 2024.In Sentientist Conversations we talk about the most important questions: “what’s real?”, “who matters?” and "how can we make a better world?"Sentientism answers those questions with "evidence, reason & compassion for all sentient beings." The video of our conversatio...2025-02-111h 39WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeTips on Taking Baby Steps To Becoming VeganMatthew Halteman and I discuss his book Hungry Beautiful Animals. Here's the timeline of our discussion in case you want to skip to a section.
00:00 Know yourself
05:15 Negotiating and compromising
09:15 Cognitive Dissonance
Have you tried lab-grown meat?
It has many other names:
Cultivated Meat: This term is increasingly favored as it accurately describes growing meat from animal cells in a controlled environment.
Cell-Based Meat: This name emphasizes that the meat is derived from animal cells rather than whole animals, highlighting its scientific origins.
Cultured Meat: Like cu...2025-02-0716 minWanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeWhat Do Vegans Think about Lab-Grown Meat?Lab-grown meat has many other names:
Cultivated Meat: This term is increasingly favored as it accurately describes growing meat from animal cells in a controlled environment.
Cell-Based Meat: This name emphasizes that the meat is derived from animal cells rather than whole animals, highlighting its scientific origins.
Cultured Meat: Like cultivated meat, this term refers to meat produced through cellular agriculture techniques.
Clean Meat: This term was popular among early advocates, suggesting a more ethical and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional meat.
Synthetic Meat: This name indicates that the product is artificially created, which can evoke mixed consumer...2025-01-3114 min
Hope for the AnimalsThe Joyful Case for Going Vegan with Matthew HaltemanCan you use some positive news for the new year? We’ve got you covered with this interview! Matthew Halteman has written a book called Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan and it is full of positive vegan vibes. Matthew is a professor of philosophy at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and fellow in the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, UK. He is the author of Compassionate Eating as Care of Creation and coeditor of Philosophy Comes to Dinner: Arguments About the Ethics of Eating. Matthew puts a hopeful spin...2025-01-261h 13WanderLearn: Travel to Transform Your Mind & LifeDoes Going Vegan Have To Suck?Vegans have a marketing problem: they're perceived to be annoying, self-righteous, judgmental, and inflexible.
Author Matthew Halteman's book Hungry Beautiful Animals is designed to fix that perception and make veganism more appealing and less threatening.
Visit his website about Hungry Beautiful Animals.
Matthew Halteman and I discuss his book Hungry Beautiful Animals. Here's the timeline of our discussion in case you want to skip to a section.
00:00 Intro
04:30 Marketing Problem?
07:00 Practical Tips
10:00 Kindergarten Values
12:00 Abstract food
16:30 Aspirations
20:40 Fish
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CRAFTEDThe Art & Ethics of Eating Well, with Matthew HaltemanToday, you are going to hear what is essentially an ongoing conversation that Jonathan has been having for about 30 years now with one of his best friends, Matthew Halteman, about food, food systems, sustainability, fine dining, and the ethics of what we eat.Matt is a foodie, a father, a fellow in the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, and a philosophy professor at Calvin University (he received his PhD in philosophy at Notre Dame). Matt is also a brilliant writer, and among other things we’re talking about today is his new book, Hungry, Beautiful Animals....2025-01-081h 22
ProGRESSMatthew Halteman, philosophy professor, animal and food ethicist, Arsenal football fanDr Matthew C Halteman is a professor of philosophy at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan and a fellow at the Oxford Centre of Animal Ethics. Beside his academic work, Matthew is on the board of directors for The Better Food Foundation and Creature Kind, and he's the author of Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan.Matt urges us to stop looking for moral perfectionism and accept mistakes and dead ends are part of being human. He encourages listeners to look for light coming through the cracks, and he advocates...2025-01-0151 min
Flanigan's Eco-LogicMatthew Halteman on Ethical Food ChoicesIn this Convo of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Matthew Halteman, Professor of Philosophy at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and fellow in the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, UK. He is the author of the just-released Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan, as well as Compassionate Eating as Care of Creation, and the co-editor of Philosophy Comes to Dinner: Arguments About the Ethics of Eating.Matt has focused his career on ethical food choices, and how that all fits in with the path to sustainable living. He and Te...2024-12-1632 min
The Mode/SwitchFeeling Meh about Lunch Today?Here's a work-culture convo w/ Matthew Halteman on lunching beautifully & imperfectly. We think it's ok to eat your feelings at work, if those feelings are as fun & hopeful as this podcast turned out to be! This week, the Mode/Switch menu features vegan tiramisu, thanks to our a wise and mischievous guest, Matthew Halteman, the author of Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan.
Say, what? Joyful and vegan? Those words don’t seem to know each other. But after this pod, we think you’ll agree, the both/and there is a mode/switch worth m...2024-12-1342 min
More Plants: A Vegan Podcast by BrownbleBest Books on Veganism: Hungry Beautiful Animals by Matthew Halteman, a Book ClubIt is rare that after 12 years of being vegan I come across a book on veganism that surprises me with such a jolt that I find myself dedicating not one podcast episode to it but two.
If you missed last week's episode of the podcast I sat down to have the most thrilling chat with Matthew Halteman, author of the book Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan, professor of philosophy at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and fellow in the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, UK, and although he articulates the essence of thi...2024-11-2229 minMore Plants: A Vegan Podcast by BrownbleSeeing Ourselves as Aspiring Vegans: A Radical New Approach to Veganism with Hungry Beautiful Animals Author Matthew HaltemanEvery now and then I read a book that creates such an impact in the way I see things that I can’t keep it to myself. I feel the need to reach out from my microphone and into your headphones and lure you with an invisible finger with the smell of fresh vegan croissants, out of your chair, only this time, to your local bookstore, to get what I now consider to be the best book on veganism I’ve ever read. Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to Matt Halteman author of the book in ques...2024-11-151h 50
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationHungry, Beautiful Animals w/ Matthew HaltemanIs the key to reaching more people with a vegan message to stop talking about the horrors that we want to end and start talking more about what we want to create? That’s what Matthew Halteman is aiming for with his new book Hungry, Beautiful Animals, and he joins us this week to discuss details of the book and his theory of change.
ABOUT OUR GUEST Matthew C. Halteman is professor of philosophy at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and fellow in the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, UK. He is th...2024-11-151h 48
Turn Downtime Into Storytime With Full AudiobookHungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan Audiobook by Matthew C. HaltemanListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 761438
Title: Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan
Author: Matthew C. Halteman
Narrator: Matthew C. Halteman
Format: Unabridged
Length: 07:09:12
Language: English
Release date: 11-12-24
Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA
Genres: Non-Fiction, Science & Technology, Animals & Nature, Philosophy
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A heartfelt, humane, and even hilarious account of why rule-obsessed veganism fails and how a focus on flourishing can bring about an abundant future for all
In Hungry Beautiful Animals, philosopher Matthew C. Halteman shows us how—despite all the forces arrayed against going vegan—we can create an a...2024-11-127h 09
Dive Into An High-Impact Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan by Matthew C. HaltemanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/761438to listen full audiobooks.
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A heartfelt, humane, and even hilarious account of why rule-obsessed veganism fails and how a focus on flourishing can bring about an abundant future for all In Hungry Beautiful Animals, philosopher Matthew C. Halteman shows us how—despite all the forces arrayed against going vegan—we can create an abundant life for everyone without using animals for food...2024-11-127h 09
Plant-Based Canada PodcastEpisode 90: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan with Matthew C. HaltemanIn this episode of the Plant-Based Canada, we have a wide-ranging conversation with Doctor Matthew C. Halteman. Dr. Halteman is a professor of philosophy at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a fellow at the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics in the UK. He is the author of 'Compassionate Eating as Care of Creation', and co-editor of 'Philosophy Comes to Dinner: Arguments about the Ethics of Eating'. His latest book, 'Hungry Beautiful Animals: the Joyful Case for Going Vegan', is a heartfelt, humane, and humorous exploration of how going vegan can bring abundance into our lives.2024-11-121h 29
Download Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Animals & NatureHungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan by Matthew C. HaltemanPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/761438 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan Author: Matthew C. Halteman Narrator: Matthew C. Halteman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 9 minutes Release date: November 12, 2024 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: A heartfelt, humane, and even hilarious account of why rule-obsessed veganism fails and how a focus on flourishing can bring about an abundant future for all In Hungry Beautiful Animals, philosopher Matthew C. Halteman shows us how—despite all the forces arrayed against going vegan—we can create an abundant life for everyone without using animals for food...2024-11-1203 minDownload Top Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Animals & NatureHungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan by Matthew C. HaltemanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/761438to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan
Author: Matthew C. Halteman
Narrator: Matthew C. Halteman
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 9 minutes
Release date: November 12, 2024
Genres: Animals & Nature
Publisher's Summary:
A heartfelt, humane, and even hilarious account of why rule-obsessed veganism fails and how a focus on flourishing can bring about an abundant future for all In Hungry Beautiful Animals, philosopher Matthew C. Halteman shows us how—despite all the forces arrayed against going vegan—we can create an abundant life for everyone without using animals for food. Goin...2024-11-127h 09
Vegan's AlmanacNovember 12, 2024The Joyful Vegan: How to Stay Vegan in a World That Wants You to Eat Meat, Dairy, and Eggs, by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau; Publication of Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan, by Matthew C. Halteman PhD; Let Joy Alone Be Remembered Now, by Thomas Moore.If you know of a notable vegan date we should include on The Vegan’s Almanac, please email us at vegansalmanac@gmail.com.2024-11-1206 min
BLISTER PodcastReviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend (October 2024)Cody and Jonathan are back to review some of the news of October; introduce a new Reviewing the News segment (Rate My Take); discuss the expansion of the Natural Selection Tour; offer some mountain town relationship advice; share what we’re reading & watching; and more.RELATED LINKS:Opensnow.com/buy - use code: blister50Park City Ski Boot:Email: pcputah@gmail.comCall: 435-776-7883BLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredGet Our Winter Buyer’s GuideTOPICS & TIMES:OpenSnow Deal for The 100! (1:27)Blister Rec Shop: Park...2024-11-051h 33
Book Friends ForeverHungry Beautiful Animals By Matthew C. HaltemanA heartfelt, humane, and even hilarious account of why rule-obsessed veganism fails and how a focus on flourishing can bring about an abundant future for all
In Hungry Beautiful Animals, philosopher Matthew C. Halteman shows us how—despite all the forces arrayed against going vegan—we can create an abundant life for everyone without using animals for food. Going vegan must be about flourishing, not shaming and blaming ourselves.
Hungry Beautiful Animals is a book of action, of forgiveness, and love.
"This timely exploration of the profound impact of our dietary choices on both individual and collective flourishing is essential read...2024-10-1504 min
Nathan.Nobis's ShortcastYou should pre-order "Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan" by philosopher M...You should pre-order "Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan" by philosopher Matthew C. Halteman. Also can be pre-ordered from other places: #vegan #animalrights #philosophy #ethics #climatechange #vegetarian #veganism https://a.co/d/55cdsPr2024-03-0800 min