Join us for a fast-paced conversation with Dr. Michael Greger, vegan physician and expert on pandemics, as he discusses healthy eating, how to protect ourselves from illness, and exciting shifts in the world's biggest food corporations. Kathy and Dr. Greger chat about:

* beans as the optimum health food

* why most doctors still recommend medication and surgery as opposed to diet and exercise

* Dr. Greger's free public service, nutritionfacts.org (https://nutritionfacts.org/)

* the relationship between food production and pandemics

* important developments within food production

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)

Join us for a fast-paced conversation with Dr. Michael Greger, vegan physician and expert on pandemics, as he discusses healthy eating, how to protect ourselves from illness, and exciting shifts in th

Unlike cities around the nation, NYC has not banned carriage horses. Part 2 of Kathy's conversation with Edita Birnkrant is a deep dive into this industry:

* learn about the day-to-day life of Manhattan’s carriage horses

* learn what happens to them once they retire

* hear about the tireless work of one passionate advocate to change the lives of these horses

* discover why Edita believes that a carriage horse ban will soon be passed

* learn how you and your iPhone can change the world for animals

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)

Unlike cities around the nation, NYC has not banned carriage horses. Part 2 of Kathy's conversation with Edita Birnkrant is a deep dive into this industry: - learn about the day-to-day life of Manhatt

In this podcast, the first of a two-part conversation, Kathy speaks with Edita Birnkrant, Director of NYCLASS (https://www.nyclass.org/), a New York City-based animal advocacy and political action organization, about its progress on a number of fronts. The two discuss:

* the recent passage of historic animal-friendly legislation

* the effort to close live slaughter markets in New York City

* the campaign for a fur ban in New York State

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)

In this podcast, the first of a two-part conversation, Kathy speaks with Edita Birnkrant, Director of NYCLASS, a New York City-based animal advocacy and political action organization, about its progre

Kathy welcomes Bree the Rooster and his human, Camille Licate, Speaker, Educator, and Animal Advocate.

In this episode:

* Kathy shares the story of meeting a young boy whose offhand comment helped her understand how much work advocates need to do on behalf of chickens.

* Camille tells us how rescuing Bree literally changed her life.

* Camille discusses how the pandemic deepened her relationship with her best friend Bree.

* Camille explains Bree’s role in her humane education program, Kids for Positive Change, and her interactive website, Wake Up With Bree (https://wakeupwithbree.com/).

* Bree has a few things to say as well!

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)

Kathy welcomes Bree the Rooster and his human, Camille Licate, Speaker, Educator, and Animal Advocate. In this episode: - Kathy shares the story of meeting a young boy whose offhand comment helped her

Kathy welcomes Bree the Rooster and his human, Camille Licate, Speaker, Educator, and Animal Advocate.

In this episode:

* Kathy shares the story of meeting a young boy whose offhand comment helped her understand how much work advocates need to do on behalf of chickens.

* Camille tells us how rescuing Bree literally changed her life.

* Camille discusses how the pandemic deepened her relationship with her best friend Bree.

* Camille explains Bree’s role in her humane education program, Kids for Positive Change, and her interactive website, Wake Up With Bree (https://wakeupwithbree.com/).

* Bree has a few things to say as well!

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)

In this kickoff episode, Kathy tells the story of growing up on a thoroughbred horse farm, discusses how her childhood informed her decision to open a non-profit rescue for farmed animals, and shares how the Catskill Animal Sanctuary informs the podcast. Welcome to the show!

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)