Herd Around the Barn

In this re-released episode, Kathy discusses: * How an animal who had never known love, kindness, or safety changed her life, and how his lessons inform much of what Catskill Animal Sanctuary is today.* The choice to believe in humanity’s goodness, people’s capacity, and their willingness to change. Key Takeaways: * All animals want their lives as much as we want ours.* Animals have infinitely more capacity than most people understand.* Choosing to recognize the disastrous path we are on is the first step to help animals, improve your health dramatically, and reduce your environmental footprint. "Rambo taught me that there were many more far-reaching lessons to be learned from animals than all the ones I learned when I was a kid." – Kathy Stevens Connect with Kathy Stevens:* Facebook: Kathy Stevens (http://facebook.com/kathy.stevens.CAS), Catskill Animal Sanctuary (https://www.facebook.com/catskillanimalsanctuary)* Twitter: @CASanctuary (https://twitter.com/CASanctuary/)* Book: Where the Blind Horse Sings (https://casanctuary.org/shop/book-where-the-blind-horse-sings/)* Website: CASanctuary.org (https://casanctuary.org/)* Instagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuary (https://instagram.com/catskill_animal_sanctuary/)* YouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary (https://www.youtube.com/user/CASanctuary)* TikTok: @CASanctuary (https://www.tiktok.com/@catskillanimalsanctuary)

In this mouth-watering episode, Kathy is joined by Shenarri Freeman (https://shenarrigreens.com/), the superstar executive chef of Cadence (https://www.overthrowhospitality.com/venues/cadence). In just a year, Cadence has become one of NYC’s most exclusive reservations and was named one of the Top 50 Restaurants in the U.S. (https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/dining/favorite-restaurant-list-america.html) by The New York Times. During their lively conversation, Kathy and Shenarri discuss:* Shenarri’s unlikely journey from cooking as part of a large family in Virginia to becoming a James Beard Award semifinalist (https://www.jamesbeard.org/blog/the-2022-james-beard-award-semfinalists) for her vegan cuisine* The important role veganism played in her life after losing her partner in 2018, and her inspiring step forward to attend culinary school* Overthrow Hospitality (https://www.overthrowhospitality.com/?fbclid=IwAR3BYgqnZhTk8dFsKEDa0duxGCb2yK-iMSbFACYQib13cJtuK9uqlxM3NZk) and Cadence’s incredibly diverse staff and the importance of compassion within the organization, extending among staff and customers* Shenarri’s favorite reactions from non-vegan guests who were blown away by the plant-based menu - including Grammy Award winner Solange* What the future holds for Cadence, and Shenarri, after a showstopper first year in businessCheck out Cadence’s menu and make reservations on their website (https://www.overthrowhospitality.com/venues/cadence).Follow Cadence and Overthrow Hospitality on social media:* Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/overthrowhospitality)* Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cadence.newyork/)Follow Shenarri Freeman on social media:* Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/shenarrigreens/)Connect with Kathy Stevens:* Facebook: Kathy Stevens (http://facebook.com/kathy.stevens.CAS), Catskill Animal Sanctuary (https://www.facebook.com/catskillanimalsanctuary)* Twitter:

While most of us have at least one social media account, we may not be using it as an effective way to advocate for the animals we so dearly love. Today, Kathy is joined by social media professional and vegan activist John Oberg (https://www.johnoberg.org/), to talk about:* His personal journey to veganism after watching the groundbreaking documentary Earthlings while he was in college* How social media’s “share” ability is one of the most important, yet overlooked, aspects of online activism* The importance of overcoming speciesism on social media in order to help “less cuddly” animals such as chickens, turkeys, and sea creatures* Social media’s role as the ultimate “word of mouth” advocating for any cause, with exponential growth capabilities* John’s online courses (https://www.johnoberg.org/courses) for animal advocates, including his latest addition Mastering Social Media to Change the WorldStay up to date on John’s work on:* Twitter (https://twitter.com/JohnOberg)* Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/johnoberg/)* Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/JohnObergOfficial/)* LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsoberg/)Support John’s activism on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/JohnOberg) and DonorBox (https://donorbox.org/JohnOberg).Connect with Kathy Stevens:* Facebook: Kathy Stevens (http://facebook.com/kathy.stevens.CAS), Catskill Animal Sanctuary (https://www.facebook.com/catskillanimalsanctuary)* Twitter: @CASanctuary (https://twitter.com/CASanctuary/)* Book: Where the Blind Horse Sings (https://casanctuary.org/shop/book-where-the-blind-horse-sings/)* Website: CASanctuary.

Iowa Farm Sanctuary (https://www.iowafarmsanctuary.org/) opened its doors in 2016 as the first farmed animal sanctuary in the state of Iowa. Today, the co-founders of the accredited sanctuary (https://www.sanctuaryfederation.org/sanctuaries/iowa-farm-sanctuary/), Shawn and Jered Camp (https://www.iowafarmsanctuary.org/theteam), join Kathy for an inspiring conversation about sticking to your values in the face of adversity. In this episode, they discuss:* Jered’s unconventional path to animal advocacy after being raised in a hunting family and as a 4-H member* The environmental impact of Iowa’s farming industry - the second largest in the nation (https://www.nass.usda.gov/Statistics_by_State/Iowa/Publications/Rankings/IA-2020-Rankings.pdf) - and how the waste produced by livestock is comparable to more than 45x the state’s human population* Iowa Farm Sanctuary’s mission to “infiltrate the epicenter (https://www.iowafarmsanctuary.org/ite)” of factory farming by bringing animal advocacy, liberation, and activism to Iowa communities* The daunting pig rescue Iowa Farm Sanctuary attempted after devastating floods ravaged the Midwest* The incredible stories of two IFS residents - Auggie (https://www.iowafarmsanctuary.org/auggie), the special needs cow with an extensive wardrobe, and The Unsinkable Molly Brown (https://www.iowafarmsanctuary.org/molly-brown), a pig who survived a dramatic escape from the slaughterhouseFor more information on the Pignic, go to Iowa Farm Sanctuary’s website (https://www.iowafarmsanctuary.org/events/spring-pig-nic).Stay up to date on Iowa Farm Sanctuary by following them on social media:* Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/iowafarmsanctuary)* Twitter (https://twitter.com/iafarmsanctuary)* Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/iowafarmsanctuary/)* TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@iowafarmsanctuary?lang=en)Connect with Kathy Stevens:* Facebook:

The End of Medicine

In this informative episode, Kathy is joined by Monica...

This year marks the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day - an annual campaign that calls attention to the many threats to our planet from human kind and urges each of us to act as better Earth stewards . This week, Kathy tag teams with her podcast producer, Clare O’Brien, to talk about the connection between factory farming and climate change. Today, the two discuss:* How animal agriculture is one of the top causes of climate change - and why it’s so difficult to find exact data of its impact* The devastating impact of methane, a greenhouse gas 10x more destructive than carbon dioxide, produced by cows who are used for meat and dairy products* a brief history of Earth Day, dating back to its origins as a protest in the early 1970s* The effects climate change has had on the Catskill Animal Sanctuary property, including heat waves that canceled events and ice storms and “microbursts” that have destroyed dozens of trees* The urgency of adopting a plant-based diet and utilizing the power of influence, rather than waiting for corporations or the government to battle climate change effectivelyFind the Earth as an Apple experiment here (https://canolaeatwell.com/earth-as-an-apple/).Some recommendations from Kathy:* Our Great National Parks (https://www.netflix.com/title/81086133) with President Barack Obama* Cowspiracy (https://www.cowspiracy.com/)* Eating Our Way to Extinction (https://eating2extinction.com/)* Eating Animals (https://www.eatinganimalsmovie.com/)Connect with Kathy Stevens:* Facebook: Kathy Stevens (http://facebook.com/kathy.stevens.CAS), Catskill Animal Sanctuary (https://www.facebook.com/catskillanimalsanctuary)* Twitter: @CASanctuary (https://twitter.com/CASanctuary/)* Books: Where the Blind Horse Sings (https://casanctuary.org/shop/book-where-the-blind-horse-sings/)* Website: CASanctuary.org (https://casanctuary.org/)* Instagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuary (https://instagram.com/catskill_animal_sanctuary/)* YouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary (https://www.youtube.com/user/CASanctuary)

“Not just dogs…lambs!” Just in time for Easter, Kathy is joined by Brendon Smale - the founder of Saint Beans Animal Sanctuary, the first rescue in New Zealand dedicated solely to the protection of lambs and sheep. During their wonderful conversation, Kathy and Brendon discuss:* The life-changing encounter with a newborn lamb that led Brendon to leave his corporate career and pursue animal activism* Beans, the adventurous lamb who started it all, and his other sheep friends who serve as “Lambassadors” of the animal sanctuary* How animal activists can promote plant-based eating in the face of holiday traditions (ex: Turkey on Thanksgiving, Lamb on Easter, etc.)* The myth that wool is an acceptable animal product that does not harm the sheep who are stuck in the industry* Brendon’s goals to help people “make the connection” through visiting his sanctuary and meeting the animals who are as individual and intelligent as traditional companion animalsTo follow Brendon, Beans, and the other “Lambassadors,” find them on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/saintbeans/).To learn more about Saint Beans Animal Sanctuary, or make a donation, go to www.saintbeans.org (www.saintbeans.org)Connect with Kathy Stevens:* Facebook: Kathy Stevens (http://facebook.com/kathy.stevens.CAS), Catskill Animal Sanctuary (https://www.facebook.com/catskillanimalsanctuary)* Twitter: @CASanctuary (https://twitter.com/CASanctuary/)* Books: Where the Blind Horse Sings (https://casanctuary.org/shop/book-where-the-blind-horse-sings/)* Website: CASanctuary.org (https://casanctuary.org/)* Instagram: @catskill_animal_sanctuary (https://instagram.com/catskill_animal_sanctuary/)* YouTube: Catskill Animal Sanctuary (https://www.youtube.com/user/CASanctuary)

“If the oceans die, we die.” – Captain Paul WatsonKathy is joined by the legendary Captain Paul Watson, founder of the international non-profit Sea Shepherd and co-founder of Greenpeace. For fifty years, Captain Watson’s mission has been to eradicate illegal fishing and whaling on the high seas, and his achievements on behalf of marine life are extraordinary. In this riveting conversation, he and Kathy discuss:* Capt. Watson’s life-changing encounter with whales that saved his life and led him to establish Sea Shepherd in 1977* How essential phytoplankton are to the oceans and the planet as a whole, serving as a vital source of oxygen and life, and how illegal fishing methods endanger it* The dangers of “bycatch,” where marine life will be harmed, and often killed, by fisheries working to fish out shrimp and salmon* Sea Shepherd’s vegan ships filled with volunteer staff who risk their lives to protect the animals of the world’s oceans* The thrilling missions Sea Shepherd has made to arrest illegal fishers and enforce government regulations around the worldTo stay updated on Sea Shepherd and Capt. Paul Watson, find them at the links below:* Capt. Paul Watson: Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.* Sea Shepherd: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/seashepherd/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SeaShepherdSSCS/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/seashepherd), and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/SeaShepherd). To watch the acclaimed documentary, Watson, find it on Amazon Prime (https://www.amazon.com/Watson-Paul/dp/B088W5Y4HM).To purchase Sea Shepherd’s vegan cookbooks, follow the links below:* Cookin’ Up A Storm: SeaShepherd.org (https://shop.seashepherd.org/products/cookin-up-a-storm), Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Cookin-Storm-Shepherds-Anti-Whaling-Campaigns/dp/1570673128), Barnes & Noble (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/cookin-up-a-storm-laura-dakin/1121030485)* Think! Eat! Act!:

“We can’t forget that humans are animals, too.” In this eye-opening episode, Kathy is joined by