In the season 2 finale, The ChickPeeps team reflects on various topics like zero-waste cooking, carnism, and vegan kids. They share personal impacts from guests, discuss health benefits of cold showers, and plan to learn more about veganism next season. A lively game, dealing with workplace bullying, and launching a Vegan Summer Book Club are highlights of this episode.
Reflecting on various vegan topics from zero-waste cooking to animal welfare in the season finale.
Exploring the balance between modesty and indulgence in purchasing expensive vegan products.
Evaluating the necessity of animal involvement in soil fertilization for plant-based agriculture for ethical practices.
Deep dives
Finding Community and Support in Veganism
Stephanie is facing negativity and bullying from colleagues in her small town in North Carolina about her veganism. She is seeking advice on how to deal with this situation. One suggestion is to connect with online vegan communities for support and solidarity. It is also important to assert boundaries and communicate openly with colleagues about the impact of their behavior.
Balancing Modesty and Privilege in Vegan Living
Karen reflects on feelings of guilt and immodesty as she prepares to move into a larger living space. She grapples with concerns about using her wage increase for personal comfort while striving to live modestly and sustainably. The response emphasizes the importance of self-care, utilizing resources to support ethical practices, and finding a balance between personal indulgences and philanthropic efforts.
The Role of Animals in Fertilizing Soil for Plant-Based Agriculture
Amanda, a vegan athlete, explores the idea of animal involvement in fertilizing soil for plant-based agriculture. She seeks insights on the necessity of animal input for food production. The response highlights the concept of animals coexisting in ecosystems without exploitation, mentioning the consideration of animal presence in sustainable farming methods like organic farming.
Acknowledging Animal Welfare in Agricultural Practices
Amanda reflects on the debate around animal involvement in soil fertilization for plant-based farming. The response suggests embracing a holistic view of ecosystems where animals contribute to soil fertility without exploitation. It encourages exploring sustainable farming models that uphold both plant-based principles and ethical animal welfare practices.
Relationship Evaluation Game - Part 1
In this episode, the hosts engage in a relationship evaluation game where hypothetical scenarios are presented, and responses indicate if they would date someone based on unusual behaviors, such as being a vegan nudist, conspiracy theorist, rapper, or having specific preferences like costume wearing and maternal dog shoots.
Relationship Evaluation Game - Part 2
Continuing the game, the hosts explore scenarios involving a partner serenading a pet pig, using menstrual blood to water vegetables, or keeping a diary to track vegan behaviors. Responses vary from acceptance due to unique preferences to clear boundaries set based on comfort levels in a relationship.
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...And so ends another very spangly and action-packed season of The ChickPeeps! In our finale episode for season 2, Momo, Robbie, Tylor and Evy get together to reflect on all the topics we’ve explored this season from zero-waste cooking to carnism, animal welfare to vegan kids, dating vegans and non vegans, and we even questioned the sentience of transfigured desks. We answer a few listener questions in detail and then have one last lively round of our favourite ridiculous podcast game. Also on this episode…
The ChickPeeps team reflects on which guests had the greatest impact on us, personally.
Robbie shares the reason he no longer writes angry vegan comments on instagram!
A moment that challenged Tylor’s relationship with his animal rights heroine.
Which season 2 guest changed or affected or daily habits.
Robbie extols the health benefits of cold showers that he allegedly learned from season 2.
We surmise upon what area veganism we’d like to learn more about next season.
We answer listener Stephanie's question about dealing with bullying in the workplace.
The balance between modesty and indulgence: we discuss the guilt that comes with splashing out on expensive vegan goods and knowing when your needs are met,
