Podcasts about compassion over killing

GET MY FREE INSTANT POT COOKBOOK: https://www.chefaj.com/instapot-download ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MY LATEST BESTSELLING BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1570674086?tag=onamzchefajsh-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=1570674086&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.1GNPDCAG4A86S ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ You can watch her TedX talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4ptaIDAIlY While much of the country took up tie-dye and bread baking when the pandemic hit, 13-year-old Genesis Butler launched a global youth movement to discuss the impacts of animal agriculture on climate change. Now, Youth Climate Save boasts more than 70 chapters in places as far away as India and the U.K. Its members hold weekly Zoom meetings to plan fundraising and other actions youth can take online, as well as an upcoming vegan support group. A sense of urgency animates Butler, who cites research on how a shift to veganism can fight climate change. “That's basically what I've been focusing on, just talking about how if we don't start going vegan, we're not going to have a planet,” she says with sobering, wide-eyed earnestness. At age ten, Genesis became the youngest ever TedX speaker when she gave her inspiring talk on healing the planet through vegan eating. Now, she continues to advocate for animals through speaking engagements, social media, and has even started her own foundation called Genesis For Animals. Plus, she was this year's winner of the Lisa Shapiro Young Animal Activist Award, presented to her by Compassion Over Killing's Erica Meier! At age ten, Genesis became the youngest ever TedX speaker when she gave her inspiring talk on healing the planet through vegan eating. Now, she continues to advocate for animals through speaking engagements, social media, and has even started her own foundation called Genesis For Animals. Plus, she was this year's winner of the Lisa Shapiro Young Animal Activist Award, presented to her by Compassion Over Killing's Erica Meier! Genesis for Animals will be raising money for sanctuaries all around the world, and if they contact me like, “I have this horse and his hoof is broken,” I'll give them money so that they'll be able to take the horse to the vet visit that he needs. I have a website, genesisforanimals.org, and if you look on there you can donate because I'm putting in a lot of my money but there are a lot of sanctuaries that are going to contact me so I'm going to try to get as much money saved to donate. You can also help out with her organization by contacting her at genesisforanimals.org or my Instagram @gensisbutler_.

Josh Balk is the Vice President of Farm Animal Protection at the Humane Society of the U.S. In addition, he is the cofounder of Hampton Creek, now Eat Just Inc, a food technology company famous for producing the Just Egg product. Prior to working with HSUS, Josh is known for his work at Compassion Over Killing. He has been an advocate for animals for almost 20 years. This is Josh's second episode on the future food show, where we dig a little bit deeper into the great work that he and his team are accomplishing and the future of food. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/futurefoodshow/support

“It's kind of like light… you flick a light switch on in the room and when you flip that switch, what you want is the experience of a lit room. You're not thinking about whether it comes from renewable energy or fossil fuels. You just want light. Well, I think most people just want meat. They don't care if animals are slaughtered. In fact, they probably would prefer that they not be slaughtered for it.” – Paul Shapiro Paul is the founder and CEO of the Better Meat Co., an alternative protein company that is replacing animals in our food supply. He's also the author of, Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World. Paul spent the first two-plus decades of his career in animal protection. First, he founded and ran the animal protection organization, Compassion Over Killing, which is now called Animal Outlook, and then he spent 13 years at the Humane Society of the United States, working to give farmed animals better lives. He changed laws and the world for massive amounts of animals across this county. And then he had a realization… that food technology would save far more lives than anything else possibly ever could.

Welcome to Episode 43 of The Plantation Podcast.  Danni McGhee talks with Eric C. Lindstrom, Executive Director at FARM, about how to celebrate the holiday season with compassion.SUBSCRIBE TO PLANTARION PODCAST ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLAYER!  Visit our podcast website for the show notes at Plantarion.com/podcast!Interview with Eric C. LindstromEric C Lindstrom started his career in the animal rights movement as the Program Director for Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) (2016-2018) and more recently served as the Director of Marketing for Animal Outlook (formerly Compassion Over Killing). In his role as Executive Director, Lindstrom manages the 501(c)3's programs, personnel, and operations. Lindstrom penned two best-selling books on veganism, The Skeptical Vegan and The Smart Parent's Guide to Raising Vegan Kids (Skyhorse Publishing) and resides in Ithaca, New York.Follow Eric C. LindstromFARM's InstagramFARM's FacebookFARM's TwitterFARM's LinkedInFARM's WebsiteThank Tank WebsiteEpisode Mentions:#Ad This episode is brought to you by Green Body Brand by Plantarion.  For fun, vegan, eco-friendly apparel visit GreenBodyBrand.com!Follow Plantarion on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, & Youtube!  

Josh Balk is Vice President of Farm Animal Protection for the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). What happens when a 15-year-old boy watches a video on how farm animals are treated, caged, and butchered?  Well, if they are anything like our guest today, Josh Balk, they go undercover at slaughterhouses and gather audio and video evidence to stop the inhumane and barbaric practices of the industry.   They channel their passion for animal advocacy and partner with a childhood friend to create JUST, one of the most popular plant-based food companies in the world. In this podcast episode, we’ll get a glimpse of Josh’s childhood, which was a combination of 2 passions – animals and baseball.  He had big dreams of becoming a professional baseball player, but at the same time, he had big dreams about fighting for animal rights.   We’ll learn about Josh’s early work with Compassion Over Killing, as well as his current work with the Humane Society in the US where he lives and breathes his vegan advocacy.  We’ll talk about how Josh is helping connect plant-based companies with venture-capitalists and assisting plant-based restaurant startups.  We’ll also share the story of how Josh co-founded JUST, the revolutionary company that is helping to take plant-based foods mainstream.   A man that looks up to Abraham Lincoln for his resilience and focus, paired with empathy and kindness, is somebody we all can learn from.

Josh Balk is the vice president of farm animal protection for The Humane Society of the United States farm animal division. In addition, he is a cofounder of JUST, a food technology company. Prior to working with HSUS and founding JUST, he was known for his work at Compassion Over Killing.   If you enjoyed this episode, please consider to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds and it really makes a difference. Rate, review, and subscribe at HardyHaberland.com/iTunes.

Josh Balk is the vice president of farm animal protection for The Humane Society of the United States farm animal division. In addition, he is a cofounder of JUST, a food technology company. Prior to working with HSUS and founding JUST, he was known for his work at Compassion Over Killing.   Brought to you by Haberland Group (HaberlandGroup.com) and Hardy Haberland's Programs (HardyHaberland.com).   This podcast is brought to you by Haberland Group. Haberland Group is a global provider of marketing solutions. With multidisciplinary teams in major world markets, our holding companies specialize in advertising, branding, communications planning, digital marketing, media, podcasting, public relations, as well as specialty marketing. If you are looking for a world-class partner to work on marketing programs, go to HaberlandGroup.com and contact us.   This podcast is also brought to you by Hardy Haberland's Programs. Hardy provides educational programs for high performers who want world-class achievement, true fulfillment, and lasting transformation in their lives. He also provides consulting for established brands and businesses that have generated a minimum of $3 million in annual sales. If you need a catalyst for transformation and a strategist for success at the highest level, go to HardyHaberland.com and apply.   If you enjoyed this episode, please consider to rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts/iTunes. It takes less than 60 seconds and it really makes a difference. Rate, review, and subscribe at HardyHaberland.com/iTunes.

This week on Plantarion Podcast, Danni McGhee & Lyndsey Warner Caulkins Sit Down with Erica Meier!SUBSCRIBE TO PLANTARION PODCAST ON YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLAYER!Interview with Erica MeierThis week on the Plantarion Podcast, Danni & Lyndsey sits down with Erica Meier! Erica Meier is the president of Animal Outlook (formerly Compassion Over Killing), a national non-profit animal protection organization based in Washington, DC. Working to expose cruelty to farmed animals and promote veg-friendly eating as a way to build a kinder world, Animal Outlook’s strategic efforts include undercover investigations, legal advocacy, corporate outreach, and public education.Before working at Animal Outlook, Erica was an animal control officer in DC, rescuing sick, injured, and homeless animals as well as enforcing animal protection laws. Learn more about Erica Meier here.(0:10) Welcome & Introduction(0:26) Erica Meier's Intro & Bio(1:18) What is Animal Outlook(2:12) Animal Outlook's Name Change from Compassion Over Killing(2:56) Spread the News about Animal Outlook(3:57) Swag Legacy Sale Until Supplies Last(4:21) Animal Outlook's Campaigns(6:35) Campaign Goals(7:13) The Tipping Point for Plant-Based Meat Options(8:46) What Erica Envision for the Vegan Community in 2020(10:47) How Erica Feels About Vegan Documentaries(12:21) Why is DC So Vegan Friendly?(13:39) DC VegFest(16:28) When You Don't Have a Large Local Community(17:56) Volunteers and Donations at Animal Outlook(19:25) Volunteer Nationwide(20:33) Erica's Vegan Story(24:48) Erica's Petition for Vegan Options in High School(25:41) What Inspires Erica to Do What She Does Today(26:57) What is TryVeg.com(28:12) Erica's Favorite Animal(30:10) Lyndsey's Favorite Animal(31:23) Danni's Favorite Animal(32:20) Keep Up with Animal OutlookFollow Erica Meier, Animal Outlook & their campaigns!Animal Outlook’s InstagramAnimal Outlook’s WebsiteTry VegDC VegFestSHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ABOUT THIS EPISODE ON OUR INSTAGRAMCLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO PLANTARION ON YOUTUBE

After years of campaigning by Animal Outlook (formerly Compassion Over Killing), Starbucks may finally be catching up with the sizzling demand for vegan food by teasing a meaty vegan breakfast item. In a new sustainability commitment on its US website, the coffee giant declares, “From more plant-based food and beverages to reusables, Starbucks is looking far and wide for opportunities to transform.” With this update, Starbucks has finally inked into writing a commitment Animal Outlook has been urging years. Since 2018, Animal Outlook has attended Starbucks' annual shareholder meetings to urge it to brew up meaningful and substantial vegan food items for its millions of customers to enjoy with their dairy-free coffee. What will 2020 bring? We invite Starbucks reps on Voice America Radio and JaneUnChained any time to offer their perspective and respond! Animal Outlook (formerly Compassion Over Killing) is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal advocacy organization based in DC.

After years of campaigning by Animal Outlook (formerly Compassion Over Killing), Starbucks may finally be catching up with the sizzling demand for vegan food by teasing a meaty vegan breakfast item. In a new sustainability commitment on its US website, the coffee giant declares, “From more plant-based food and beverages to reusables, Starbucks is looking far and wide for opportunities to transform.” With this update, Starbucks has finally inked into writing a commitment Animal Outlook has been urging years. Since 2018, Animal Outlook has attended Starbucks' annual shareholder meetings to urge it to brew up meaningful and substantial vegan food items for its millions of customers to enjoy with their dairy-free coffee. What will 2020 bring? We invite Starbucks reps on Voice America Radio and JaneUnChained any time to offer their perspective and respond! Animal Outlook (formerly Compassion Over Killing) is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) animal advocacy organization based in DC.

In this episode, Kathy and Erica Meier, Executive Director of Compassion Over Killing, discuss: -- How factory farms and slaughterhouses are "exploitation machines," harming animals, humans, and the environment -- Food retailers' responsiveness to consumer concerns: we have far more power than we recognize -- the Starbucks campaign as an example of the above -- The likelihood that 2020 will be a game-changing year for animals

-Jasmin and Mariann talk about the preposterous Burger King law suit and whether the person bringing it is actually vegan. -Jasmin talks to Laura Lee Cascada of Compassion Over Killing about her debut novel, Dellie’s Run, the story of a girl who dreams of escaping the confines of her prison walls and becoming a baseball player. Laura also shares with us some updates on the work that Compassion Over Killing is doing. (17:10) -Mariann brings us Rising Anxieties about vegan parents, PETA pig farm investigations, and plant-based protein advice for meat and dairy farmers.(1:05:00) -This week's episode is brought to you in part by OSEA Malibu: the original plant-based, results-driven skincare line. Go to oseamalibu.com/ourhenhouse to receive $10 off your first purchase of $50!

In this episode, Kathy Stevens and Scott David discuss: The massive scale of Quality Pork Processors The program piloted by Quality Pork Processors that erases the maximum speed on the slaughter line...and the problems caused by such speed How hard animals fight for their lives How workers who must "keep the line moving" treat pigs who are too weak or injured to move Suggestions for individuals who want to work on behalf of animals Key Takeaways: The emphasis on speed at all slaughterhouses makes an already horrible experience for animals and workers far worse than it needs to be Downer animals -- those too weak to stand/move on their own -- are beaten and shocked so that the line can keep moving Slaughterhouse workers are victims, too, under enormous pressure from management to maintain a rate of speed that is not possible without grave consequences The suffering of billions of animals annually vanishes if we choose not to eat them “These animals are struggling, trying to get away however the can...but they're in a slaughterhouse: there's nowhere for them to go." – Scott David Connect with Scott David & COK:Twitter: @TryVeg & @SDUndercoverFacebook: Compassion Over KillingWebsite: COK.net & TryVeg.comYouTube: tryvegPinterest: Compassion Over KillingInstagram: @compassion_over_killing Connect with Kathy Stevens:Facebook: facebook.com/kathy.stevens.CAS, facebook.com/catskillanimalsanctuaryTwitter: twitter.com/CASanctuary/Books: https://store.casanctuary.org/collections/books/products/where-the-blind-horse-singsWebsite: Catskill Animal SanctuaryInstagram: instagram.com/catskill_animal_sanctuary/YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/CASanctuary

In this episode, Kathy Stevens and Scott David discuss: Scott’s drive and willingness to take risks to do good for animals His work in 3 slaughterhouses as an undercover investigator The conditions of slaughterhouses for the human workers The lawsuit Compassion Over Killing filed between Superior Farms and the USDA Key Takeaways: Slaughterhouses value speed over everything else – it is factory farming There are horrifying consequences of that speed for animals and humans There is no such thing as “humane slaughter” The COK legal victory over Superior Farms sends an important message to the industry “For all the stuff we do, the changes we make, we still need to continue doing undercover investigations. We are always looking towards the future, trying to see which sorts of places we should check out and remind people of what we have already shown them." – Scott David Connect with Scott David & CKO: Twitter:  @TryVeg & @SDUndercover Facebook:  Compassion Over Killing Website:  COK.net YouTube: tryveg Pinterest: Compassion Over Killing Instagram: @compassion_over_killing Connect with Kathy Stevens: Facebook: facebook.com/kathy.stevens.CAS, facebook.com/catskillanimalsanctuary Twitter:   twitter.com/CASanctuary/ Books:  https://store.casanctuary.org/collections/books/products/where-the-blind-horse-sings Website: Catskill Animal Sanctuary Instagram: instagram.com/catskill_animal_sanctuary/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/CASanctuary

Erica Meier is the executive director of Compassion Over Killing, a non-profit animal protection organization based in Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Since 1995, Compassion Over Killing has worked to expose farmed animal abuse and promote veg-friendly eating by employing a variety of strategies, including hard-hitting undercover investigations, groundbreaking pro-active litigation, successful corporate campaigns, and empowering public outreach programs. Since taking the helm in 2005, Erica has taken the organization to new heights with continued growth and accomplishments for animals.  These accomplishments earned her the coveted National Animal Rights Hall of Fame award in 2013. Erica has appeared in several major news stories on CNN, ABC’s Nightline News, the Washington Post, LA Times, and more. Visit http://cok.net & https://tryveg.com. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating & on Twitter.  Visit www.americameditating.org. Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.

-Mariann and Jasmin rant about how it's much harder to eliminate single-use plastics than it is to go vegan, but everything we do has an impact. They also discuss the uproar over Chipotle branding plant-based meat as "too processed." -Mariann talks to Cheryl Leahy about Compassion Over Killing's most-recent dairy investigation; how investigations and advocacy reveal the horrors of industrial farming and impact movements for change; COK's new podcast, The Vegan Family Podcast; and how children respond to conversations about animal ethics. (12:45) -Mariann brings us Rising Anxieties, including annual anxieties stemming from the Animal Rights Conference. (1:02:30)

Erica Meier from Compassion Over Killing gives us the scoop on the upcoming DC VegFest and updates us on the important work her organization is doing; plus we share more Animal Tales.

Erica Meier, Executive Director for Compassion Over Killing, tells us about DC VegFest, a free event at Nationals Park on Sunday, Aug. 11. There are live presentations, cooking demos, healthy-living panels, food samplings, and booths from dozens of local animal-welfare organizations. Info: www.DCVegFest.com and www.COK.net

Mike Wolf spent four years working undercover on factory farms. He has seen thousands of animals living in deplorable conditions and witnessed abuse that I think few of us can even imagine. He’s now Director of Investigations for the animal protection organization, Compassion Over Killing.  Mike has led investigative efforts into meat, dairy, and egg facilities. He has overseen multiple investigations that have gone viral, sparking a national conversation about the treatment of farmed animals, and ultimately, impacting meaningful change. Among the investigative efforts Mike has led are a 2015 investigation into Hormel supplier Quality Pork Processors, exposing the dangers of a cruel USDA high-speed slaughter pilot program; and a 2016 Tyson Foods investigation that offered the first hidden-camera look inside broiler breeder factory farms and provided hard-hitting evidence that drove unprecedented trials and convictions for cruelty to chickens. Mike also has a strong passion for vegan fitness, and hopes to show how easy it is to gain vegan muscle as a member of PlantBuilt’s Powerlifting team. Since Mike and I met at his home in Arizona this spring, Compassion Over Killing has released another investigation. This time it was Martin Farms, a dairy farm in Pennsylvania that is a supplier for Nestle. The footage that they released is shocking to say the least. It’s absolutely horrific and extremely difficult to watch but I beg you – watch it. Share it. It's the only way that change happens. As hard is it is for us to sit through and watch these videos – think about the animals that are actually living through this. Watch the video.

“The only regret Vegans have is that they didn't do it sooner.” -Eric C Lindstrom In this episode, Dan Interviews Eric C Lindstrom, the Director or Marketing for Compassion Over Killing and the Author of “The Skeptical Vegan” and “The Smart Parent's Guide to Raising Vegan Kids.” If you're skeptical about a vegan lifestyle, you will want to hear Eric's witty stories For more about Eric and to check out his YouTube channel, visit

Campaign Victory: BOCA Confirms Most of Its Products are Now Vegan! Compassion Over Killing is excited to share this breaking news update about our campaign to persuade BOCA Foods to ditch dairy. Over the past few months, the company has eliminated all but 4 items with dairy. That means 8 of BOCA's 12 products are now completely vegan! BOCA Brand Manager Eric Palmer confirmed in a statement to COK: “At BOCA, we understand there are consumers who follow a vegan lifestyle or who otherwise avoid dairy. The majority of BOCA's products are now vegan, and we'll continue to explore opportunities to expand those vegan offerings.” This encouraging shift towards more vegan options comes on the heals of COK's efforts to ensure the company is aware of the growing demand for plant-based choices.

Campaign Victory: BOCA Confirms Most of Its Products are Now Vegan! Compassion Over Killing is excited to share this breaking news update about our campaign to persuade BOCA Foods to ditch dairy. Over the past few months, the company has eliminated all but 4 items with dairy. That means 8 of BOCA's 12 products are now completely vegan! BOCA Brand Manager Eric Palmer confirmed in a statement to COK: “At BOCA, we understand there are consumers who follow a vegan lifestyle or who otherwise avoid dairy. The majority of BOCA's products are now vegan, and we'll continue to explore opportunities to expand those vegan offerings.” This encouraging shift towards more vegan options comes on the heals of COK's efforts to ensure the company is aware of the growing demand for plant-based choices.

What are the necessities you must have on-hand in your vegan kitchen pantry? We make our own recommendations and give you a tour of our cupboards. Stream or download this episode brought to you by Compassion Over Killing and TryVeg.com. The post Our Vegan Kitchen Pantry appeared first on TryVeg.

Wondering what to pack your vegan kids for lunch? Looking for advice from two parents with a combined FOUR vegan kids 5-years and under? Then you’ve come to the right place. Stream or download this episode brought to you by Compassion Over Killing and TryVeg.com. The post Packing that Lunch/On-the-Go Snack for Your Vegan Kids appeared first on TryVeg.

Check out this special holiday episode for cruelty-free and compassionate gift giving perfect for the special #vegan (or vegan-to-be in your life). Ideas brought to you by Compassion Over Killing. The post Vegan Family Podcast Gift Guide appeared first on TryVeg.

Paul Shapiro serves as the vice president of policy for The Humane Society of the United States, the world's largest animal protection organization. In 1995, Shapiro founded Compassion Over Killing as a high school club, building it into a national organization over the next decade. An inductee into the Animal Rights Hall of Fame, Shapiro has published dozens of articles about animal welfare in publications ranging from daily newspapers to academic journals. He's also the author of a forthcoming book on the clean meat movement (Simon & Schuster's Gallery Books).   CONNECT with Paul HERE LISTEN to Paul's TEDx talk HERE   BeTheTalk is a 7 day a week podcast where Nathan Eckel chats with talkers from TEDx & branded events. Tips tools and techniques that can help you give the talk to change the world at BeTheTalk.com !

Paul Shapiro serves as the vice president of policy for The Humane Society of the United States, the world’s largest animal protection organization. In 1995, Shapiro founded Compassion Over Killing as a high school club, building it into a national organization over the next decade. An inductee into the Animal Rights Hall of Fame, Shapiro has published dozens of articles about animal welfare in publications ranging from daily newspapers to academic journals. He’s also the author of a forthcoming book on the clean meat movement (Simon & Schuster’s Gallery Books).   CONNECT with Paul HERE LISTEN to Paul's TEDx talk HERE   BeTheTalk is a 7 day a week podcast where Nathan Eckel chats with talkers from TEDx & branded events. Tips tools and techniques that can help you give the talk to change the world at BeTheTalk.com !

Episode 21Erica Meier - Executive Director of Compassion Over KillingErica has served as COK's Executive Director since 2005, after being an active volunteer starting in 2000. Since taking the helm, she's taken the organization to new heights with continued growth and accomplishments for animals that include ending the egg industry's use of the misleading claim “Animal Care Certified” and successfully persuading BOCA foods to stop using eggs. Vegan for 20 years, Erica has been working in the animal protection field since college. In 2013, she was honored with the prestigious Animal Rights Hall of Fame award. Before working at COK, Erica spent several years as an animal control officer in Washington, DC where she rescued sick, stray, and homeless animals as well as enforced anti-cruelty laws.Source: http://cok.net/about/staff/

Erica Meier is the executive director ofCompassion Over Killing, a non-profit animal protection organization based in Washington, D.C. Since 1995, Compassion Over Killing has worked to expose farmed animal abuse and promote veg-friendly eating by employing a variety of strategies, including hard-hitting undercover investigations, groundbreaking pro-active litigation, successful corporate campaigns, and empowering public outreach programs. In addition to ending the egg industry’s misleading “Animal Care Certified” claim, under Erica’s leadership, the organization has persuaded a number of food giants to add vegan options to their menus. These accomplishments, along with many more, earned her the coveted National Animal Rights Hall of Fame award in 2013. Erica has also appeared in several major news stories on CNN, ABC’s Nightline News, the Washington Post, LA Times, and more. Visit http://cok.net & https://tryveg.com. Get the Inclusion Revolution CD by Sister Jenna. Visit www.AmericaMeditating.org.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.  

Every Wednesday I do a cooking demo in my kitchen.  I love it when the roles are reversed and I have guest chefs in the house.  Vegan Chef and Lifestyle Coach of Compassion Over Killing Jessica Carter stopped by to make a killer umami salad.  And as Jess likes to say, "When eating your vegetables, eat the rainbow!" First Jess cooks and then we dish.  Tips on how to go vegan? Why you should bother? We got your number! Listen in here and watch the interview on ElysabethAlfano.com .  And for the most fun, the tables will be reversed on September 15 when Jess has me in her "kitchen" and I cook at DC Veg Fest.  I hope you can join us! 

Can you go meatless? You might just be inspired to, after this show. Our guest on Industry Night with Foodie and the Beast is Erica Meier, Executive Director of Compassion Over Killing (COK), a national animal protection nonprofit headquartered in Washington, DC. Working to expose cruelty to farmed animals and promote vegan eating as a way to build a kinder world for all, COK’s strategic efforts include undercover investigations, legal advocacy, corporate outreach, and public education. Join us for a fascinating and eye-opening hour.

The super fast and super cool Olympian, Dotsie Bausch joins me on Vegan Nation. Over some Beyond Meat Chicken Strips salad with hemp seeds and avocado, we dish on her deep fall after modeling to finding cycling and making it to the olympics, all on a plant-based diet.   While still training and eating like an athlete every day,  she now focuses on advocating for animals and her specific work with Compassion Over Killing to end high-speed slaughtering of pigs.  Visit NotSoFastUSDA.com to learn more ( I signed!) Listen in to the awesome Dostie Bausch and don't forget to subscribe!

Compassion Over Killing - cok.org - is one of the most effective animal rights groups in the world. They help run the very successful DC Veg Fest and the equally game changing Veg Week campaign. Compassion Over Killing (COK) is a non-profit animal protection organization based in Washington, D.C., led by Executive Director Erica Meier. Erica joins us on this JaneUnChained radio broadcast, along with COK's publicist Mary Beth Wood! These two women are rocking the world! COK is running a successful campaign to get Starbucks to offer healthy, vegan food options. As a result, Starbucks executives have just made a commitment of offer vegan food! This campaign was done in conjunction with your host Jane Velez-Mitchell and her digital news network: JaneUnChained.com COK is also taking the lead in fighting hideous cruelty, such as the proposal to speed up the slaughter lines in the US. You'll learn how you can help animals, get healthy and save the planet with one simple decision!

Compassion Over Killing - cok.org - is one of the most effective animal rights groups in the world. They help run the very successful DC Veg Fest and the equally game changing Veg Week campaign. Compassion Over Killing (COK) is a non-profit animal protection organization based in Washington, D.C., led by Executive Director Erica Meier. Erica joins us on this JaneUnChained radio broadcast, along with COK's publicist Mary Beth Wood! These two women are rocking the world! COK is running a successful campaign to get Starbucks to offer healthy, vegan food options. As a result, Starbucks executives have just made a commitment of offer vegan food! This campaign was done in conjunction with your host Jane Velez-Mitchell and her digital news network: JaneUnChained.com COK is also taking the lead in fighting hideous cruelty, such as the proposal to speed up the slaughter lines in the US. You'll learn how you can help animals, get healthy and save the planet with one simple decision!

By the time you’re old, the idea of eating a burger that was sliced off the body of a dead cow may seem as antiquated as using a whale’s fat to light your home. That’s the hope of Paul Shapiro, whose new bestselling book, Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World, is a wild dive into the scientific and moral promise of lab-grown meat. Will vegans be chomping on burgers? Will chickens no longer have brains? Paul is the founder of Compassion Over Killing and the former VP & Spokesperson of the Humane Society of the United States. Join him and Josh as they wrestle with the big questions of animal welfare, ethics, biology... and the food revolution that’s coming.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“We shall escape the absurdity of growing a whole chicken in order to eat the breast or wing, by growing these parts separately under a suitable medium.”Winston Churchill Unbeknownst to most, animal agriculture is the number one culprit when it comes to almost every single man-made environmental ill on the planet.Untenable amounts of land, water and feed are required to raise the number of animals necessary to meet demand. Creating more greenhouse gas emissions than the entire transportation sector combined, our voracious appetite for meat and dairy products has produced the largest mass species extinction since the disappearance of the dinosaurs. Meanwhile, the primary driver of ocean acidification, water table pollution, rainforest devastation and a litany of other environmental abominations can be tracked to one primary source: our broken system of food production.Without a doubt, it's a system that's destroying human health, irreparably damaging the planet we call home and creating unspeakable suffering in the process.If we want to survive as a species, we need a new way forward. In my opinion, adopting a plant-based is the single most powerful and impactful thing you can possibly do as a conscious, compassionate consumer. It is the medicine that will prevent and reverse chronic lifestyle disease, preserve our planet's precious resources for future generations, and put an end to mass animal cruelty.Vegan has indeed gone mainstream. That's awesome. But let's not be naïve. The rate at which people are adopting a plant-based lifestyle can't begin to match population growth and its concomitant demand for cheeseburgers and milk shakes.7.5 billion people currently share this spinning blue planet we call Earth. By 2050, that number will escalate to 9.7 billion. By 2100? 11 billion.How can we possibly feed 11 billion people sustainably?Ask my good friend Paul Shapiro, and he will give you a two-word answer:Clean meat.When Paul — a long-time vegan and mainstream voice for agricultural sustainability — took his first bite of “lab-harvested” meat in 2014, more humans had gone into space than had eaten real meat grown outside an animal. But according to Paul, the clean meat revolution is upon us — and it holds the potential to save the world.Just as we need clean energy to compete with fossil fuels, clean meat is poised to become a competitor of factory farms. Clean meat isn’t an alternative to meat; it’s real, actual meat grown (or more accurately, brewed) from animal cells, as well as other clean animal products that ditch animal cells altogether and are simply built from the molecule up.Today we talk about it.In addition to being among the worldʼs first clean meat consumers, Paul served as the vice president of policy engagement for the Humane Society of the United States, the worldʼs largest animal protection organization. Paul is also the founder of Compassion Over Killing, a TEDx speaker, and an inductee into the Animal Rights Hall of Fame.Paul just released his first book, Clean Meat:How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World*, a Washington Post bestseller (with a great foreword by Sapiens* author Yuval Noah Harari) that chronicles the wild race to create and commercialize cleaner, safer, See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

At age 23, I was overweight, drinking too much and smoking constantly. I was stuck in life and wanted a new one, so I finally got up the courage to attend a 10-day meditation retreat just before my 24th birthday. I'd booked and canceled the same retreat once before, and it was a big deal for me to get on the bus from New York City out to rural New Jersey to do nothing... ... But it turns out, it led to a big turning point in my life. Many changes I experienced were subtle and played out over months or even years, but one change happened instantly. I stopped eating animal foods. During the retreat, they didn't serve any meat, so I just kept up with it afterwards, and I felt great. I started reading books and going to lectures. Back then, most of the smart people in nutrition all believed that a low fat, no-meat diet was the best way to go for health. So I was sold. Fast forward 15 years later, I'm still eating this way, but I'm no longer naive enough to think that just cutting burgers from your diet is going to fix your health (in fact, sometimes the opposite is true). But I am absolutely certain that the way we eat today is not the way my grandkids will eat. Our foods system is beyond broken, it's a total disaster. Enter: lab-grown meats. Just like it sounds, this is fish, chicken, and burgers grown from cloned and cultivated cells. It might sound gross, but it also might save the planet. My guest on this week's show just wrote a book about this next revolution in food, CLEAN MEAT. ------------ Listen & Learn: How clean meat is safer than factor foods How clean meat, like clean energy, is way better for the environment Why many foods we eat today are weird if you stop to think about it—so why not this? Why the future of food is probably a lot less convenient than chickens, pigs, cows, corn, rice, wheat and soy ABOUT OUR GUEST Paul Shapiro served for 13 years as a spokesperson and vice president for the Humane Society of the United States. He is the founder of Compassion Over Killing, a TEDx speaker, and an inductee into the Animal Rights Hall of Fame. His first book, Clean Meat, is available on Amazon. Nutritional Tip of the Week: Maca Links & References from the Show: Paul's website Clean Meat Book Website Got Questions? Send me a voicemail here: Ask Lucas a Question Or write to us: podcast@yogabody.com  Like the Show? Leave us a Review on iTunes Thanks to our sponsor: The Yoga Teachers College offers master-level training for those looking to build a career as yoga professionals. Our trainees benefit from the best of modern learning technology combined with old school apprenticeship. Graduates walk away with the skills, confidence and experience needed to become not just teachers, but community and business leaders as well. Whether your goal is to teach part time locally, travel and lead workshops internationally, or to open your own studios, The Yoga Teachers College will support your career every step of the way. Learn More

In today’s episode of The Plant Trainers Podcast we talk to Scott David, a retired undercover investigator for Compassion Over Killing. That’s right, Scott is like a real life livestock James Bond! We discuss the whole process of how he actually went undercover, to what he did and saw while under employment in various slaughterhouses around the country. Scott also shares how he uses the footage to exploit the cruel practices that he witnesses. Scott began cutting animal products out of his diet in 2010. After getting his master’s degree in Applied Ecology, he joined an after school education program where he taught students about animals and the environment. He then worked for two years as an undercover investigator for Compassion Over Killing. During this time, he conducted investigations in three different slaughterhouses: Mountaire Farms in North Carolina, Quality Pork Processors in Minnesota, and Superior Farms in California. Now retired from the field, Scott spends his time offering support to Compassion Over Killing’s current investigators.   In this episode we discuss: Compassion Over Killing Getting into animal protection Applying for a job in a slaughterhouse Who’s applying for these jobs Fitting in Being scared of being found out What’s really happening to the animals What legislation is in place to protect the animals in the slaughterhouses Who’s really responsible for the abuse How does it affect workers psychologically What happens with the information in the investigations His biggest successes Ag-gag laws Quality of meat and cutting corners Pork slaughter facility, investigation and Himp Actionable tips for helping fight against animal agriculture cruelty Links to things we mentioned: Thank you to today’s sponsor –>  – , , , , , , , WARNING – GRAPHIC CONTENT IN THESE VIDEOS: Compassion Over Killing   Thank you to this month’s Patrons for supporting us on : “Joe” Millie Pearson Stu Dolnick Mary Lou Fusi Carmen Fanous Emily Iaconelli Spanish Armada Don’t forget to contact us at  with your question for our Plant Trainers Facebook Lives!   We hope you enjoyed this podcast! Please take a moment and  – we would be grateful! This will help get our podcast out to others who may enjoy it. We promise to read your reviews and consider your feedback. This show is for you. Please subscribe to The Plant Trainers Podcast on , ,  or  so you will know when we release a new episode. We’re also available to ! Help us by spreading the news about our totally awesome Podcast!   Click  for a list of our services

Of all the things most of us do every day, one of the most morally significant is eating the flesh of other sentient creatures. Are you conflicted about it? Why? Is it only factory farming which is nasty? Or is it also a problem to eat happy animals? Which ones? Joining Josh to wrestle through the moral mayhem of meat is Paul Shapiro of the Humane Society and the founder of Compassion Over Killing. Grab a burger and settle in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SHOCKING!!! “Animal Rights Movement” Is Dead “Meat”! This past year, millions and millions of dollars have been pocketed by sell-out groups (over $12 million split among the Humane Society of the US, Mercy for Animals, the Humane League, and Compassion Over Killing, and there’s so much more) buying their allegiance from the animals to the […]

There are 52 weeks in a year. Why not make one of them meat-free? That's the idea behind VegWeek, a campaign empowering thousands of people to pledge to choose vegetarian foods for at least seven days as a way to discover the many benefits and flavors of vegetarian eating. Every time we choose a meat-free meal, we can protect our health, the planet, and animals! Our guest today, Paulette Benjamin serves as the Compassion Over Killing team in Washington, D.C. as the Outreach and Events Manager. Take the pledge for Veg Week 2017 at http://usvegweek.com?referrer=compassionforanimals Visit COK's website at http://cok.net and get a free Vegetarian Starter Guide and FREE Easy Vegan Recipes booklet. Visit www.TryVeg.com   #VegWeek2017 Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating & on Twitter.  Visit www.americameditating.org. Download free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.

Combining her passion for farm animal protection and empowering others, Paulette Benjamin recently joined the Compassion Over Killing (COK) team in Washington, D.C. as the Outreach and Events Manager. Helping organize on a grassroots level for several years, she most recently represented COK in the Citizens for Farm Animal Protection coalition in Massachusetts. Visit http://cok.net. On Saturday, September 24th, COK will host the annual DC VegFest in the nation's capital. More than 20,000 guests will gather at Yards Park for this free outdoor festival. There will also be dynamic speakers, including Leilani Münter, professional race car driver and environmental activist; Marco Antonio Regil, actor and television host; Elizabeth Kucinich, policy consultant at the Plant-Based Foods Association; Torre Washington, award-winning vegan bodybuilder; and Jonathan Balcombe, animal behavior expert, and author of What a Fish Knows; and cooking demos, a kids' zone with a moonbounce, a barking lot for dogs, live music, and so much more! Visit http://dcvegfest.com. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating & follow on Twitter.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.

Paul Shapiro is the vice president of farm animal protection for the Humane Society of the United States, which is the world’s largest animal protection organization. Paul directs an effort to convince retailers, food service providers, and universities to end their use of eggs from battery-caged birds, pork from gestation-stalled pigs, and to expand their plant-based options. Paul has played an integral role in numerous successful legislative and corporate campaigns to improve the plight of farm animals. In his role overseeing efforts to pass state laws and corporate policies, he works with lawmakers and major food retailers alike to implement animal welfare reforms in the agricultural industry. Paul founded Compassion Over Killing in 1995 as a club while he was still a high school student and served as its campaigns director until January 2005. While there, he worked as a farm animal cruelty investigator and led initiatives to end misleading advertising on factory farm products. In 2008, Paul was inducted into the “U.S. Animal Rights Hall of Fame.” Being hailed as “Sex and the City for Food,” The Food Heals Podcast brings together experts in the field of nutrition, health and healing to teach you the best-kept natural secrets to being a hotter, healthier, happier YOU! The Food Heals Podcast is hosted by Allison Melody and Suzy Hardy – two self-proclaimed natural chicks who will rock your world and change your beliefs about health! This sexy, savvy duo provides eco-friendly advice on a variety of issues including the healing power of nutrition, living authentically, turning your passion into your career, choosing the best natural health and beauty products, the benefits of a plant-based diet and so much more!

Erica Meier has served as the Executive Director of Compassion Over Killing since 2005, after being an active volunteer. Since taking the helm, Erica has taken the organization to new heights with continued growth and accomplishments for animals. Compassion Over Killing is one of the most active animal advocacy groups in the U.S.  Vegan for over 20 years, Erica has been working in the animal protection field since college. In 2013, she was honored with the prestigious Animal Rights Hall of Fame Award.  Erica previously spent several years as an animal control officer in Washington, D.C., where she rescued sick, stray, and homeless animals, as well as enforced anti-cruelty laws. Visit http://cok.net and http://tryveg.com. Join us at DC VegFest on Saturday, October 3, 2015, at 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Info at http://dcvegfest.com. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android   

"Every time we sit down to eat, we can stand up for our health, the planet, and animals simply by choosing vegetarian foods." - Erica Meier Tune in as Erica Meier joins Sister Jenna on the America Meditating Radio Show! Erica Meier has served as the Executive Director of Compassion Over Killing (COK) since 2005, after being an active volunteer. Since taking the helm, Erica has taken the organization to new heights with continued growth and accomplishments for animals. Vegan for over 20 years, Erica has been working in the animal protection field since college. In 2013, she was honored with the prestigious Animal Rights Hall of Fame Award. Erica previously spent several years as an animal control officer in Washington, D.C., where she rescued sick, stray, and homeless animals, as well as enforced anti-cruelty laws. Visit http://usvegweek.com,   http://cok.net and http://tryveg.com Get the OFF TO WORK CD & Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.  Visit our website at www.meditationmuseum.org for a listing of upcoming events and workshops.

Episode 83 features Paul Shapiro of the Humane Society of the United States. Since 2005 Paul Shapiro has been the Vice President for Farm Animal Protection for the Humane Society of the United States. Prior to joining the HSUS, Paul was, for 10 years, the founder and campaigns director of Compassion Over Killing, a group he initially began while still in high school. Paul joins us today to

Sister Jenna welcomes Erica Meier to the America Meditating Radio Show.  Erica Meier has served as the Executive Director of Compassion Over Killing (COK) since 2005, after being an active volunteer. Since taking the helm, Erica has taken the organization to new heights with continued growth and accomplishments for animals. Vegan for 20 years, Erica has been working in the animal protection field since college. In 2013, she was honored with the prestigious Animal Rights Hall of Fame Award. Erica previously spent several years as an animal control officer in Washington, D.C., where she rescued sick, stray, and homeless animals, as well as enforced anti-cruelty laws. Compassion Over Killing is a national non-profit animal advocacy organization headquartered in Washington, DC, with an additional office in Los Angeles, CA. Visit COK's website at http://cok.net and get a free Vegetarian Starter Guide.  Get the OFF TO WORK CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on Facebook, visit our website and follow us on Twitter.

Our 55th podcast is a report from the Green Festival held in Washington, D.C. earlier this month. We take an audio stroll through the exhibit hall and stop to chat with Fran from Compassion Over Killing, Tracy from Sweet Haven Bakery and Surab Dalal from the Vegetarian Society of DC. Then we head over to the virtual music stage for a song, Green Backyard, from Floored on Empty, who played the Green Festival. And there is a Science Fact about the tainted milk scandal in China that may be a cautionary tale for U.S. food industries.

Our 55th podcast is a report from the Green Festival held in Washington, D.C. earlier this month. We take an audio stroll through the exhibit hall and stop to chat with Fran from Compassion Over Killing, Tracy from Sweet Haven Bakery and Surab Dalal from the Vegetarian Society of DC. Then we head over to the virtual music stage for a song, Green Backyard, from Floored on Empty, who played the Green Festival. And there is a Science Fact about the tainted milk scandal in China that may be a cautionary tale for U.S. food industries.

This week's show features Interviews from Farm Sanctuary's Farm Animal Forum including Gene Bauston from Farm Sanctuary, Bruce Friedrich from PeTA, Karen Dawn from Dawn Watch, and Lauren Ornellas from Compassion Over Killing.In the news we have breaking news about the banning of Foie Gras in Chicago, protests in Oxford, meat thieves in Massachusetts, the world's oldest vegetarian in China, and beans that won't make you fart! We also have musical guest Arjuna Greist.