How to be Shy AND Bold (with Jack Higgs) (Episode 23)

Imagine being shy and putting yourself in positions where people will scream at you, attack you, and literally bring out a whip to lash you and your friends. That’s Jack Higgs.

Jack is an influencer, animal rights activist, and long-time companion to Tash Peterson. And he’s got fascinating lessons in courage, disruption, and how to create change.

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Follow Jack Higgs:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jackhiggs269/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jackhiggs269

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackhiggs269

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jackhiggs269

Links: linktr.ee/jackhiggs - The Simple Heart on Substack - Subscribe to Wayne Hsiung's newsletter to learn more about the #RightToRescue at https://simpleheart.org!

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Chapters:

Chapter 1) 00:00-22:21 Intro, Australian activists, Jack taking action with Tash Peterson, documenting animal rights actions, urban area actions vs rural area actions, & laws in Australia & the United States

Chapter 2) 22:22-58:28 Civil court cases against Jack & Tash, civil court cases against other activists, the story of the protest at the restaurant that banned vegans, why some people react violently to protests, & talking rationally with people trolling protests

Chapter 3) 58:29-1:31:22 Effective animal rights activism & many animal rights activists in Australia, Australian cultural influences, Jack deciding to take action for animals, be bold & authentic when telling the truth for animals, & self-improvement through self-critique (both good & bad)

Chapter 4) 1:31:23- 1:40:58 Authentic speeches, the mind-body connection, what gives Jack hope in the animal rights movement, & follow Jack on social media (links above)

Chapter 5) 1:40:59-1:41:14 Outro video - Thank you for watching! Please Subscribe. Acknowledgments to the Podcast Team: Joe Allman, Adam Durand, Chloe Leffakis, & Jeremy Loeb