The Rich Roll Podcast Plant-Based Bassist Tanya O'Callaghan On How Changing Your Plate Can Change The World
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Apr 25, 2024 Tanya O'Callaghan, a plant-based bassist and activist, shares her unique journey from Ireland to touring with rock legends. She discusses her commitment to plant-based living even on the road, emphasizing the growing acceptance of healthy choices in the music scene. Tanya recalls her early love for animals that sparked her advocacy for animal rights, and she highlights upcoming projects like a documentary promoting plant-based diets and a film focused on veterans' health. Her insights on respectful dialogue in activism are both inspiring and thought-provoking.
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Daisy, the Cow
- Tanya O'Callaghan's brother jokingly told her the meat on the table was her pet cow, Daisy.
- This sparked her lifelong vegetarianism at age four, driven by her inability to differentiate pets from livestock.
Early Activism
- From ages eight to eighteen, O'Callaghan volunteered at an animal shelter, gaining hands-on activism experience.
- Her work included heavy rescues, animal hoarding cases, and court appearances.
Picking Up the Bass
- After dropping out of school, O'Callaghan chose a music course, initially intending to play drums.
- Unable to find a drum kit, she switched to bass and joined her first band weeks later.
