Ep 32: Season 1 Finale

For the finale of season 1, all ChickPeeps gather to reflect on the past 8 months and discuss the guests who have altered our respective outlooks on vegan life. We discuss our summer activism plans and share our personal weekly sources of vegan inspiration to see you through the rest of the summer!

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Ep 31: Why Choose Vegan with Erik Marcus

For the penultimate episode of season 1, The ChickPeeps have a discussion on how the ethical argument for veganism is the core tenet of the vegan ideology. Erik Marcus, author, blogger and activist, shares his studies on the reasons to be vegan and explains some of the main ideas in animal rights philosophy. Also on this episode...

  • Erik suggest that the health benefits of following a vegan diet is not the strongest argument to make in favour of veganism.
  • ‘It’s probable that most of the suffering and cruelty tied to the meat, dairy and egg industry arises from how the animals are raised rather than how they are killed.’
  • Erik talks about the history of factory farming and why the conditions in which animals are raised has steadily worsened.
  • ‘The chances of the hen who laid your egg having her life end in a halfway decent, non violent way are essentially zero.’
  • What is Speciesism?
  • How to talk about speciesism in relation to other social justice movements in a non provocative manner.
  • Why Erik doesn’t like or use the term ‘carnist’.
  • ‘If there’s one thing that we need to avoid at all costs it’s ever coming off like we are judging or insulting the people we are trying to win over.’
  • The utilitarian argument for veganism.
  • How to speak to non vegans about veganism with compassion and respect.
  • ‘All I can do is to be respectful, to find common ground and to offer really solid, really accurate information that is in alignment with a high integrity argument.’

Links

Why Choose Vegan by Erik Marcus

An Introduction to Animal Rights and Animal Welfare by Erik Marcus

Follow Erik on Twitter and Facebook.

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Ep 30, Part 2: Vegan Athletes with Brian Rose

For the second part of our discussion on vegan athletes, The ChickPeeps chat to Brian Rose, the founder and host of London Real, who recently went plant-based when challenged by his friend, musician and triathlete, John Joseph, to compete in a half Ironman and do it vegan. Brian offers a unique perspective on going vegan as somebody able to observe the changes that occurred within his body and mind in a short space of time, and who’s primary motivator in trying veganism were the health benefits. Also on this episode:

  • Brian shares how the many vegan guests he interviews on his weekly show piqued his curiosity about the lifestyle.
  • “People don’t do what you say, they do what you do.”
  • Brian talks about how he had to increase his food intake when he went plant-based to keep up with the demands of his training.
  • The changes Brian witnessed in his mind and body, and how green vegetables played a crucial part in his training regime.
  • We discuss why many athletic coaches are vehemently against their athletes following a vegan diet.
  • Brian gives his 3 top tips for new vegans.
  • “If it hurts, don’t eat that.”
  • Fear = False Expectations Appearing Real.
  • How going vegan prompts a shift in one’s thought process and a different outlook on life.
  • "If you look at the world in 50 years, I mean it’s a no-brainer to me, that we will all be eating more plant based, it’s just gonna be what does that look like?”

Links

Follow Brian and London Real on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Check out London Real's content on Youtube.

Donate to Brian's fundraiser for Addaction.

Evanna's Interview on London Real.

Book mention: Rich Roll's Finding Ultra.

The Five Why's.

Earthling Ed video mentioned by our listener.

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Ep 30, Part 1: Vegan Athletes with Tim Shieff

This week on The ChickPeeps we're discussing what it takes to be a vegan athlete and whether or not a vegan diet and lifestyle impedes or assists one's athletic goals.  To break through those myths like he records on TV, parkour world champion and badass ninja warrior Tim Shieff joins us to talk about his experiences as a vegan athlete.

Also on this episode...

  • How treading on a snail inspired Tim’s vegan awakening.
  • ‘It’s each generations job to be more ethical than the last.’
  • Crossing the bridge of compassion to enter the vegan kingdom.
  • From Parkour to Ninja Warrior, Tim discusses his athletic journey.
  • Tim talks about the lessons he learns from his sport and how ninja warrior helps him dissolve his ego.
  • Does veganism give you an edge as an athlete?
  • Tim explains how he listens to his body as an athlete, and the benefits of eating a raw food diet.
  • ‘I became vegan because of self-reflection.’ Tim shares why he chooses not to force veganism on anyone.
  • How working on oneself is the key to lighting the way for others: ‘As long as I’m in a happy place, I attract other things that feed my joy.’
  • The ChickPeeps + Tim daydream about a vegan Conor MgGregor.
  • ‘The key to anything is just starting.’

Links:

Follow Tim on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Follow Tim's YouTube.

Follow Tim's Fasting Journey.

Check out Tim's ethical clothing brand, Ethcs.

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Evanna Lynch: @msevylynch

Ep 29: Ethical Fashion with Delikate Rayne

This week we’re discussing the vegan fashion landscape and conscious consumerism with the fantastic sister duo and co-founders of Delikate Rayne, Meg and Komie Vora. Growing up amidst Hindu and Jain cultures, Meg and Komie were raised vegetarian and became vegan several years ago when they founded their cruelty-free label, Delikate Rayne. In this episode they talk about being proud advocates of fashion that is free from animals, and how truly ethical fashion extends far beyond veganism alone. Also on this episode…

  • Meg and Komie explain how founding an ethical fashion line opened their eyes to veganism.
  • How Meg and Komie’s Jain grandmother influenced them to be vegan.
  • “Why does everything that’s considered luxurious have to be derived from an animal?”
  • Creating clothes with a purpose greater than its aesthetic appeal.
  • What it's like being an ethically conscious brand in a very non ethically conscious industry.
  • Is leather a byproduct of the meat industry?
  • Cruelty-free leather and Peace-Silk - we discuss whether ‘cruelty free’ animal derived fabrics could be considered vegan.
  • Do vegan textiles have a higher carbon footprint than their animal counterparts?
  • ‘So yes, you’re saving an animal but you’re killing mother nature’. The vegan material you should really avoid.
  • The problem with ‘fast fashion - “If we’re going to consume the way that we are, we’re going to have nothing left.”
  • The wardrobe diet - Meg and Komie share their tips for veganising one’s wardrobe.

Links

Learn more about Delikate Rayne.

Follow Meg and Komie on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

A study with further details on the environmental impact of veganism sent in by listener, Aryn.

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Ep 28: Undercover Activism with Rich Hardy

What’s it like to go behind the barbed wire fence and and see what happens within the walls of a factory farm? How does it feel to witness a lone raccoon caught in a trap and not be able to rescue it? This week Momo and Evy get to chat with passionate and prolific undercover activist, Rich Hardy, about his career exposing animal cruelty in 28 countries that has changed minds and laws for animals all over the world. Rich speaks frankly, and for the time time publicly, about the personal sacrifices he’s made to undertake such difficult work and about the changes he’s noticed in public opinion and the vegan movement in his 33 years as a vegan. Also on this episode…

  • Rich explains how he gave up his dreams of becoming a football player to be a full-time activist.
  • How changing public opinion is worrying the factory farming system.
  • The personal compromises activists make when they go undercover to infiltrate the system.
  • Rich describes his experience working as an undercover fur trapper for two winters and the suffering of one lone raccoon he witnessed that stays with him today.
  • Does undercover activism make you cynical about humanity or more compassionate? Rich weighs in about what he’s seen of human nature.
  • Longevity as an undercover activist: we ask Rich what qualities an individual most possess to withstand this gruelling but vital work.
  • “We can all tell the story of animal suffering”. How there is room for every personality type in the animal rights movement.
  • Where does Rich think the vegan movement will be in 5 years.
  • Listener, Ari’s post about healing her relationship with food.
  • Read more about the issues discussed in Ari’s email about the environment: here and here.

Links

Read more about Rich and his work here.

Follow Rich's Instagram: Not As Nature Intended.

Follow Rich on Twitter.

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