Thrive Vegan World

Exploring:

The burden of knowing and the distress of living vegan in a non-vegan world, an existential experience that Clare calls Vystopia.

The importance of understanding human psychology and breaking the trance when advocating for our fellow animals.

The role of cruelty in our activism - a necessary evil, or a hindrance to animal rights?

Is expanding human empathy the fundamental key to ending speciesism?

And just how did Bob Geldoff hold the key to Clare's veganism?

We talk about how the tragic death of Animal Rights activist, Regan Russell, inspired Orlando and team to organise a global running event in her memory.

Orlando shares how 2 inspiring, badass vegan writers led him to a total shift in mindset and to find an unexpected passion for running.

We explore why showing up is way more important than our results alone, and how living in service to others ultimately helps transform our relationship with ourselves.

Exploring:

What's in a name? Where does the Animal 'Welfare' Party stand on Animal Rights?

The concept of kinship, the importance of being a citizen of the earth, and the impact of taking the 'no-flight pledge'.

The current political landscape for our fellow animals, and why Jane will be marching on Parliament with Animal Rebellion.

How Jane has turned regretful childhood experiences into inspiration to write an anti-speciesist children's book.

The importance of standing in our truth, appreciating and learning from all our experiences and knowing that nothing is wasted.

Passing through tales of hedgehogs highways, roads for toads, a badger brigade and respectful rodent relocation.

Exploring:

How funding salaried mentors for local grassroots groups could radically change the direction of the movement.

Why environmentalism can't be ignored if we are to achieve animal liberation.

The incompatibility of vegan ethics and a capitalist system, and why the movement needs to align with leftist values.

Tune in for a smattering of ancient Chinese proverbs, a serving of cold tea, a dose of Ronnie's infectious laugh and a surprise visit from Izzy, an elbow biting terrorist.

Exploring:

Ronnie's early days as an Animal Rights Activist and the birth of the ALF.

His experiences in prison, why he went on hunger strike, and how the ALF actions affected the movement.

The importance of vegan education and local grassroots advocacy.

We pass through stories of peanut butter prohibition, sheep dog karmic revenge and flour bomb terror. And look out for a cameo appearance by damage expert activist Misty cat.

Exploring

How Nella discovered purpose in adversity and why living purposefully is fundamental to our wellbeing and fulfilment.

Nella's experiences of activism in Greece and why local grassroots activism is essential if we are to be effective.

Why new activists can learn a lot from the movement's history and seek inspiration and wisdom from more experienced advocates.

The importance of aligning with our values as individuals, and being clear and consistent in our message against oppression.

Amplifying female voices within a male dominated, though predominantly female, movement.

Exploring:

How we can better amplify the voices of our fellow animals and respectfully centre them at the heart of our activism.

How to frame our advocacy more positively with a 'rights-based' approach, as opposed to the more widespread language and tactics of 'welfarism'.

The importance of breaking expectations of how we see our fellow animals, and the language we use about them, to shine a light on the unique individuals they are.

The inspiration and intentions behind Jeremy's latest project with Roger Yates and others, The Animal Rights Show - a discussion based platform for AR Activists. With lashings of "bunny ears", and a dollop of pineapple and ice cream .

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Roger Yates has been an ethical vegan and rights-based animal advocate since the late 1970s.

Roger shares with us his path into the AR movement and veganism, and gives us an insight into the often overlooked radical nature of the early vegan pioneers.

We explore the confusion in the movement, and ask whether we actually have an Animal Rights Movement at all.

Roger gives his perspectives on celebrity vegan culture, large international organisations and why grassroots activism is the backbone of the movement.

From wasps to Gary Glitter, via Tom Regan, ALF and a blow to the head from a police baton, Roger talks candidly, and with a generous slice of humour.

Exploring:

How we can capitalise on a difficult situation, like the Covid19 outbreak, and the changes it has brought to our lives, and not only survive, but come out the other side stronger than ever.

What if we choose to see this as a Pattern Interrupt and a beautiful opportunity to re-evaluate our lives and course correct?

Practical steps we can take, not just in these challenging times, but at any time in our lives, in order to thrive.

Mother animals are exploited for their very ability to be mothers.

They are used again and again for the breeding of more animals to continue the cycle of exploitation across many industries.

Their babies are stolen from them.

Their bodies are commodified for their milk or eggs, and eventually for their very flesh.

What did they do to deserve these lives of misery? Nothing, except to be born female, and into a different species.

Juliet has witnessed first hand the plight of mothers in factory farms and shares her experiences of her undercover investigations.

She also tells some heart-warming, funny and occasionally tragic tales of some of the mothers she has had the privelege to rescue.

We hear of the strong bonds and fierce protectiveness of non-human animals towards their children.

With a glimpse into their unique personalities, Juliet leaves us in no doubt of the individuality of these beautiful beings, and the love they have for their families.