In episode 44, I sit down for a chat with Seb Alex to talk about how we can live more mindfully for all other forms of life with who we share this planet. This way, we can thrive within ourselves while doing our part towards a more harmonious and loving world, so that the world can thrive for generations to come.
Seb started his career in Architecture, before leaving deciding to choose work that completely aligned with his values. Since then, Seb has dedicated his life to animal rights advocacy, where he has spoken at universities and run workshops for thousands of people across the UK, Australia and Europe. Seb is also involved in different projects for for humans in need, such as starting up the Lebanese Vegan Social club to help feed and provide a space for the locals after the 2020 explosion in Beirut.
In this episode, we talk about the idea at the core of all injustice, how animal rights and human rights are born out of the same values, what defines a sentient being, do fish feel pain, the unseen impacts from our dietary choices, and how we can start to live more consciously for the wider world.
I hope that you find this episode informative and inspiring for you to continue living in alignment and contribution. Enjoy :)
Timestamps:
11:52- Getting to know Seb
21:39- The idea that some lives matters more than others
31:19- What is speciesism?
35:38- Why we love dogs, but eat cows
42:42- What is a sentient being?
48:34- Do fish feel pain?
51:24- What does being vegan mean?
1:00:57- What really happens to animals behind closed doors
1:11:39- Does humane killing actually exist?
1:13:53- The unseen impacts of dairy and egg consumption
1:19:48- How you can start your journey of living more mindfully
Website: sebalex.org
Instagram: @seb.alex
FREE EBOOK 'When animal rights and logic meet': https://www.sebalex.org/ebook
Website: www.trangnova.com
Trang is an international and TEDx speaker, and a leading life and business mentor for those who know they're made for more. In particular, those who are hungry to build their dream business of impact to replace their profession, so they can live with freedom and fulfillment.
Born to Vietnamese immigrant parents, Trang spent the first part of her life succumbing to traditional Asian expectations, where she started her career as a Physiotherapist. However, her rebellious and visionary personality eventually led her to question how she could help people not just as athletes but as humans.
Trang started her coaching business but initially had no idea what she was doing, so she quickly overworked herself to the point of burn-out. Not just once, but twice, she fell asleep at the wheel and caused two accidents.
That is why Trang now runs the free and fulfilled business movement, so people can achieve business success while thriving not just as business owners, but as human beings.
Ultimately, she believes that when enough people thrive, humanity will thrive, and when humanity thrives, the world will thrive for all of us and future generations.
