Actress and activist Daniella Monet discusses her journey to veganism, vegan activism in Hollywood, maintaining a vegan household, and navigating vegan pregnancy. She emphasizes positive activism, gradual vegan transition, and promoting vegan alternatives for babies. Daniella's compassionate lifestyle and advocacy for animals shine through in this insightful conversation.
Daniella Monet shares her journey from a teenage animal rights advocate to a vegan mom in Hollywood.
Activism vs storytelling debate: Should vegans take non-vegan roles in the film industry?
Maintaining a vegan household, Daniella emphasizes the importance of personal choice over imposing dietary changes on partner.
Deep dives
Importance of Balancing Animal Welfare with Conservation Efforts
Working at an Eagle Rehabilitation Center, Erica sheds light on the necessity of balancing animal welfare with conservation, especially when caring for carnivores like eagles. She explains the role of welfare practices in feeding these birds meat, acknowledging the challenges of tending to predatory species while upholding respect and comfort in their living conditions.
Inclusivity of Animal Welfare Efforts in Vegan Advocacy
Erica emphasizes the importance of advocating for animal welfare alongside veganism, recognizing the need for both approaches in addressing animal well-being. She highlights the role of compassion in caring for animals at a sanctuary, showcasing the dedication to providing a comfortable life even within inevitable carnivorous dietary needs.
Challenges and Compassion in Caring for Bald and Golden Eagles
Through her work with injured eagles, Erica navigates the complexities of managing animal welfare for predators while nurturing a compassion-driven approach. She shares insights into the nuanced care provided at the Eagle Rehabilitation Center, demonstrating the blend of welfare practices with conservation efforts for the avian residents.
Reflections on Species-Specific Welfare Practices
Erica's experiences underscore the significance of species-specific welfare considerations in animal care, highlighting the necessity of offering a comfortable and respectful environment even within carnivorous dietary needs. Her role as an enrichment coordinator showcases the dedication to enhancing the lives of animals in captivity, fostering a compassionate and tailored approach.
Navigating the Interplay Between Conservation and Animal Welfare
Erica's work with eagles illuminates the intricate balance between conservation needs and animal welfare considerations, emphasizing the importance of offering respect and care to animals in rehabilitation. The complexity of addressing carnivorous species within welfare practices underscores the nuanced approach needed in wildlife care and sustainable conservation efforts.
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This week on ChickPeeps, Evy speaks to fellow actress, activist and Kinder Beauty co-founder, Daniella Monet about her lifelong commitment to advocating for freedom and compassion for animals. Daniella discusses what inspired her as a teenage animal rights advocate, the ups and downs of being a vegan on film and tv sets in Hollywood and shares about her new normal being a mom to a brand new little vegan boy. Also on this episode...
Daniella explains why she went vegetarian at the age of 5 after visiting a ‘dude ranch’.
Activism vs Storytelling: should vegans reject playing non vegan roles?
What is Hollywood’s take on veganism now?
Daniella explains why, as an activist, she chooses to refrain from posting ‘gory’ vegan content.
‘I don’t want to use the word extreme at all because this is the truth and it’s not extreme’.
Daniella explores how she kept a vegan household even before her partner transitioned to a plant-based diet.
‘Our connection was so much deeper than our differences, and food and lifestyle, and I just knew if at any point he decided to make the change it would be because he wanted to and that was more important than him doing it for me.’
Vegan pregnancy: what Daniella had to do differently and how she handled people commenting on her choice to raise her baby vegan.
Daniella shares how pregnancy gave her a deeper empathy for non-human moms exploited for their milk.
Why Daniella believes non vegans should focus on getting rid of dairy products first.
The importance of investing in plant-based companies.
Daniella shares her insights as a vegan in business.
Some listener feedback on the animal welfare episode and Robbie fantasises about retiring to a bald eagle sanctuary.