The ChickPeeps Vegan Podcast

Victoria Moran, a pioneering figure in the vegan community, shares her 35-year vegan journey and the concept of Attractivism as a tool for change. She discusses the Main Street Vegan Academy, promoting vegan living, and the importance of embracing individual excellence. The podcast also touches on vegan activism, ethical dilemmas of keeping vegan companion animals, and the impact of animal cruelty videos.

Elena Orde from The Vegan Society discusses the non-vegan practices involved in honey production. Topics include: harm to bees, artificial insemination of queen bees, commercially produced honey, bees' role in the ecosystem, and ethical considerations of honey consumption.

The ChickPeeps discuss veganism vs the fashion industry and how to transition to a cruelty-free wardrobe. Momo and Evy talk about the vegan brands they like, what to do with your old non-vegan items and whether or not we would wear second-hand animal fabrics. Evy gets to interview another of her vegan heroines (13.30), the incredibly inspiring entrepreneur and found of the vegan fashion house, Vaute, Leanne Mai-Ly Hilgart, who shares anecdotes from her journey from child animal activist to teacher to founder of one of the most influential vegan fashion houses. Leanne shares valuable insights on how not following the rules or doing things the way people in the fashion industry expected led her to being one of the leaders of the growing vegan fashion scene. Also on this episode… Leanne shares stories of her early forays into activism challenging vivisection at her school and making her own vegan tshirts, and how her mission often isolated her from her peers. How she built her Vaute from scratch:  The things that I did that were important to me, I did them without asking for permission or approval or support’. I don’t really think you can fail until you give up.’ Fashion vs Veganism: How a vegan brand fits into a notoriously non vegan industry. ‘Revolutionary concepts can’t be understood by the current paradigm because they don’t uphold the current paradigm.’ Why wool is not just a haircut - Leanne gives details on the lives of sheep raised for wool. ‘People aren’t trying to be cruel, what they’re trying to do is just make as much product as they can.’ Animals just don’t belong in business. Veganising your wardrobe. Leanne explains why she’s careful not to wear products that look too realistic as animal products. I just did what was right in my heart. That wasn’t necessarily understood or popular or liked but I didn’t know any other way to do it.’ The future of the fashion industry: will compassion ever be cool in the fashion world? ‘Part of our mission is to use a fashion house as a vehicle or empowering and inspiring and educating.’ Leanne shares her practices her leading a joyful life and how she navigates the challenges of entrepreneurship. Momo shares her favourite vegan spots in Berlin. Listener Shoutouts Links Vaute Website Why Wool isn't Vegan Leanne's Book Recommendations: The Joy Diet, When Things Fall Apart,  Vaute's Instagram: @vaute_nyc Vaute's Facebook Vaute's Twitter: Vaute Couture Leanne's Instagram: @leannemaily   Social Media Twitter: @ChickPeepsPod Instagram: @ChickPeepsPod Facebook: @ChickPeepsPodcast Momoko Hill: @oh_momoko Robbie Jarvis: @robbjarvis Tylor Starr: @tylorstarr Evanna Lynch: @msevylynch

Toni Okamoto, creator of PlantBasedOnABudget.com, shares tips for eating vegan for $18 a week. They discuss meal planning, using a slow cooker, and budget-friendly plant-based meals. They also address the misconception that being vegan is more expensive and the benefits of buying dried beans. Free meal plans available in the show notes!

Ingrid Newkirk, founder of PETA, dives into the bold beginnings of the world’s largest animal rights organization. She discusses the challenges of being in the spotlight, emphasizing, 'It’s not about the messenger.' The conversation unveils the complexities behind euthanasia in shelters and the ethics of pet ownership in a vegan context. Ingrid shares the evolution of PETA's public perception and the landmark ‘Monkey Selfie’ case. This vibrant dialogue showcases her passion and the vital role of activism in improving animal welfare.

Dr. Garth Davis, a weight loss surgeon and plant-based advocate, debunks myths about vegan health. Topics include plant-based nutrition benefits, debunking protein myths, B12 sources, soy misconceptions, and vegan blood's cancer-fighting properties.

The podcast explores topics such as freeing house-elves without traumatizing them, vegan wand cores, unfair portrayal of dragons, Dark Lord being vegan, and the Fantastic Beasts Foundation. They also discuss house-elves' self-worth, creating a task force for magical creature rights, veganism in the Triwizard Tournament, and exploiting phoenixes. The hosts question if Newt is a secret vegan and discuss making a snake a horcrux. They also address listener questions on house elf ethics, conditioning of animals, spiritual leaders in non-human species, career progression in the magical world, marine invertebrate protection, and scarcity and zoos in animal rights.

The ChickPeeps podcast hosts, Evy, Tylor, and Robbie, discuss animal rights in the wizarding world of Harry Potter. They explore characters like Hagrid, Hermione, and Luna and evaluate their potential veganism. They also debate whether mandrake is a vegan potion ingredient and ponder the intersection of being a Slytherin and a vegan. The hosts reflect on the lack of vegetarian options in the Wizarding World and draw parallels between the treatment of house elves and animal rights. This is part one of the conversation.

In this holiday episode, the hosts talk about vegan traditions, regifting non-vegan presents, engaging in ethical debates, and the key to discussing veganism. They also announce winners of a book giveaway and talk about upcoming episodes for 2018.

Sean O'Callaghan, a blogger, author, and activist, shares his philosophy on veganism, gender roles, and equality. He emphasizes the importance of language in activism and explains that loving animals isn't a prerequisite for being vegan. The podcast also covers Sean's journey to veganism, advice on discussing veganism with non-vegan partners, joining a vegan community, toxic masculinity, and empowering others through activism.