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Julia Reinelt on why supporting parents is integral to the success and sustainability of our work

How I Learned to Love Shrimp 5 March 2025


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A podcast showcasing innovative and impactful ways to help animals and build the animal advocacy movement. Amy Odene & James Ozden talk to experts about a variety of topics: animal rights, animal welfare, alternative proteins, the future of food, and much more. Whether it's political change, protest, technological innovation or grassroots campaigns, they aim to cover it all with deep dives we release every two weeks.

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A critical look at the entwined relationship between parenthood and the animal advocacy movement. Julia Reinelt shares her insights on how organisations can become more supportive to parents in the advocacy space.

• Julia introduces herself and discusses her journey in the animal advocacy movement 
• The challenges of balancing advocacy work and parenting 
• Understanding the family-unfriendly aspects of the animal advocacy movement 
• Suggestions on creating more inclusive environments for parents within organisations 
• The impact of geographical location on parental support in advocacy 
• Insights on the necessity of normalising parenting conversations across the movement 
• How advocating for family-friendly policies can foster sustainability 
• The role of the AVA summits in promoting family-friendly initiatives 
• Calls for listeners to engage with these conversations and advocate for change 

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