Michaela Watkins is our guest today and it's a gift to hear her share about her queen cat Izzy, her dopey cat Joe, cuddly Jeff the Dog, and Wuzzabear, the pup supermodel, all who have changed her life. This episode contains stories about lovers, liars, and narcissistic assholes, but it …continue
Eradicating or Saving the Australian Brushtail Possum in New Zealand? That’s the question posed by PhD Candidate, Emily Major. Emily’s research, examines the mainstream ‘possum-as-pest’ discourse in conservation and considers how compassionate conservation principles could help alleviate suffering and cruelty towards the brushtail possum. In tandem with her research, Emily …continue
Howie (@askhowie & plantyourself.com) is a coach & author & podcast host. His coaching work with people & organisations focuses on leadership, values, productivity & health. In Sentientist Conversations we talk about the two most important questions: “what’s real?” & “what matters?” Sentientism is “evidence, reason & compassion for all …continue
Nick and Adam discuss COVID-19 vaccines, animal testing and pseudo-scientific/conspiratorial views in the vegan community and beyond. We mainly focus on the article ‘Are COVID vaccines vegan? Should I get one anyway? An ethicist explains’ by Ben Bramble: https://theconversation.com/amp/are-covid-vaccines-vegan-should-i-get-one-anyway-an-ethicist-explains-155221 We also briefly touch on the article ‘Your unvaccinated friend is roughly 20 …continue
Topics covered include: Undertaking a PhD about the place of animals in the legal system. Advocating for the interests of animals, rather than legal personhood for animals. Volunteering with the Animal Defenders Office. Considering whether to study law to help animals. Running as an Animal Justice Party candidate. Ending factory …continue
In this two-part episode we welcome Melvin Chan to discuss his research reviewing the impact of including live morethanhuman animals in educational programs for children and youth. Specifically with a focus on the promotion of social and emotional competencies. We consider the ways in which these kinds of programs may …continue
In this two-part episode we welcome Melvin Chan to discuss his research reviewing the impact of including live morethanhuman animals in educational programs for children and youth. Specifically with a focus on the promotion of social and emotional competencies. We consider the ways in which these kinds of programs may …continue
“When you talk to the vegan community, you know, it’s people who know exactly why they should or shouldn’t purchase something. But being able to reach people through design… like why couldn’t someone test veganism through fashion before they started with their diet? That’s kind of my story.” – Casey …continue
