Latest Animal activism Podcast Episodes
What Sacrifices Do Ethical Businesses Have To Make with Tony Corrales
The Plant Paradigm - December 19, 2022 20:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsToday’s conversation is with Tony Corrales. Tony is an entrepreneur and founder of NoSkin. He has worked with Peta in the past and has since taken his business skills into ethical entrepreneurship. Video version: https://youtu.be/gWUDX_S3pYQ The key topics in today's episode: 0:00 - Intro 03:...
Using The Enneagram To Deal With Climate Change with Matt Schlegel
The Plant Paradigm - December 12, 2022 20:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsToday’s conversation is with Matt Schlegel. Matt is a bestselling author of Teamwork 9.0, and the founder and Principal of Schlegel Consulting. Being an engineer by trade, Matt works closely with something called the Enneagram, which is the concept we’ll be talking about today. He's led initiati...
Fasting Is The Oldest Cure In The World, with Steve Hendricks
The Plant Paradigm - December 05, 2022 20:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsToday’s conversation is with Steve Hendricks. A freelance reporter and the author of three books, one of which has made several best-of-the-year lists. He has written for Harper’s, Outside, Slate, and the Washington Post. He’s recent release is called The Oldest Cure In The World, which is all a...
Big Oil Sponsors COP27, Climate Inequality & So Much Good News
The Plant Paradigm - November 28, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWelcome to The Monthly Paradigm with Tom Simak & Sharna Harrington. This is where we talk about the biggest news stories, all things climate change, veganism, fitness, what we're cooking up, wins of the month and everything in-between. Video version: https://youtu.be/Boivs8NYXY8 The key topic...
The Environmental Cost Of Animal Agriculture with Dr Lenore Newman, PhD
The Plant Paradigm - November 21, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsToday’s conversation is with Lenore Newman, PHD. Lenore is the director of the Food and Agriculture Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley, where she holds a Canada Research Chair in Food Security and Environment. She is an associate professor in the department of geography and the env...
Really Give A Crap About The Planet w/Former Political Strategist, Ashlee Piper
The Plant Paradigm - November 14, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsToday’s conversation is with Ashlee Piper, author of Give A Shit and former political strategist turned journalist, TV and media personality, and consultant in the realm of sustainability. Her work has seen her be featured on Mind Body Green , NBC, CBS, ABC, and FOX News, and she’s worked with l...
Getting Quality Nutrition With No Food Waste With Kathy Davis
The Plant Paradigm - November 07, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsToday’s conversation is with Kathy Davis, a vegan chef, CEO of Veginspired and author of 3 cook books. Recently Kathy has been focused on a whole foods approach, which we know is the path to health, longevity and energy. Video version: https://youtu.be/qUDswRXJGCU The key topics in today's ep...
How Food Loss & Waste Makes People Starve & What To Do About It
The Plant Paradigm - October 31, 2022 20:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWelcome to The Monthly Paradigm with Tom Simak & Sharna Harrington. This is where we talk about the biggest news stories, all things climate change, veganism, fitness, what we're cooking up, wins of the month and everything in-between. Video version:https://youtu.be/w1VW6B1hwRc The key topic...
Fighting Intersectional Racism & Climate Injustices w/ Arielle King
The Plant Paradigm - October 24, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings"Listen to people. Validate their lived experiences and centre yourself in the ways that we are developing the change that we want to see. Today’s conversation is with Arielle King. Arielle is the Environmental Justice Staff Attorney at the Environmental Law Institute and has a background in e...
Connecting Your Compassion With Humans & Animals w/Kathy Stevens
The Plant Paradigm - October 17, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings"We are all here because we want to change the world for animals. And many of us are here because we want the world to be a kind and loving place for every single being that breaths." Today’s conversation is with author, activist and founder of Catskill Animal Sanctuary, Kathy Stevens. Catskill...
Travelling The World As A Sustainable Vegan w/Erica Kritikides
The Plant Paradigm - October 10, 2022 20:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings"There's absolutely no reason you should have anywhere, on your do-no-travel list as a vegan." Today’s conversation is with Erica Kritikides. Erica is the Culinary Product Manager at Intrepid Travel where she has led sustainable travel initiatives driving carbon reduction and increasing Intrep...
Monthly Paradigm: Does Veganism Really Make You More Depressed?
The Plant Paradigm - October 03, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWelcome to The Monthly Paradigm with Tom Simak & Sharna Harrington. This is where we talk about the biggest news stories, all things climate change, veganism, fitness, what we're cooking up, wins of the month and everything in-between. Video version: https://youtu.be/AxrxaA4Rsz4 The key topic...
Dr Andrew King On Climate Science & Looking Beyond 1.5 Degrees Of Warming
The Plant Paradigm - September 25, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings"If we keep emitting green house gases, we keep warming the planet. If we reduce our emissions by 50% next year, that't not going to happen, but hypothetically if we did, we would still be warming the planet. We need to go right down to net zero to stop warming the planet." Today’s conversation...
Matt Sipala On Longevity And Focusing On Sustainable Long Term Health
The Plant Paradigm - September 18, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings"Our life when we're 50 is a result of our actions when we're 20. Let's focus on longevity. Let's focus on the bigger picture. " Today’s conversation is with a friend, fellow podcaster and trainer Matt Sipala. Matt is the how of the You4ia Podcast where he dives deep into topics such as mindful...
Pinky Chandran On Tackling Waste Management & Making Bangalore Green
The Plant Paradigm - September 11, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings"Even though garbage is on the news, why is it still cloaked in a layer of anonymity? Why do we see what we want to see?" Today’s conversation is with Pinky Chandran. Pinky is an independent researcher, author and a community journalist. She tracks policy and legal developments on issues relate...
Damien Mander On The Reality Of Poaching & Winning Hearts & Minds
The Plant Paradigm - September 04, 2022 21:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings"We're quick to try and find bandaid solutions to problems we face, while ignoring a solution that's spent the last 5 billion years evolving, and that is nature. It's the best regulating system we have on this planet." Today’s conversation is with Damien Mander. Damien is an activist and founde...
Are Bioplastics The Solution To The Plastic Crisis?
The Plant Paradigm - August 31, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWelcome to The Monthly Paradigm with Tom Simak & Sharna Harrington. This is where we talk about the biggest news stories, all things climate change, veganism, fitness, what we're cooking up, wins of the month and everything in-between. Video version: https://youtu.be/0iOxJgIRzVs The key topi...
Kate & Mick McIntyre On The Oppression Of Kangaroos & Eating Plants
The Plant Paradigm - August 21, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings"We can all play our part by becoming educated and knowledgable on what is really going on." Today’s conversation is with Kate & Mick McIntyre. This Aussie couple founded the independent film production company called Second Nature Films that recently produced an SBS on demand series, Eating Pl...
Jhánneu On Embracing A Life Of Sustainability
The Plant Paradigm - August 14, 2022 22:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings"Doing the best with what you have is the best way to get started with sustainability." Today’s conversation is with Jhánneu. Jhánneu is a blogger, influencer, writer and expert on all things sustainability, she’s also been featured on Forbes, Buzzfeed and Goodful. She focuses specifically on s...
Professor Pericles Pilidis On How Hydrogen Energy Can Power Our World
The Plant Paradigm - August 07, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings"When we protect the environment, we need to do it in a way that protects economic growth as well, because this brings huge social and economical benefits." Today’s conversation is with Professor Pericles Pilidis. Pericles completed his doctorate in Gas Turbine Engineering at Glasgow University...
Monthly Paradigm: Is It Possible To Create A Plastic Free Ocean?
The Plant Paradigm - August 02, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWelcome to The Monthly Paradigm with Tom Simak & Sharna Harrington. This is where we talk about the biggest news stories, all things climate change, veganism, fitness, what we're cooking up, wins of the month and everything in-between. Video version: https://youtu.be/F558_K180KQ The key topi...
Erica Cirino: The Plastic Crisis Is Thicker Than Water
The Plant Paradigm - July 24, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings"When you look at the vast majority of disposal and production sites of plastic, they're in communities that have been long underserved. There's a pattern here and there's a reason." Today we’re talking to Erica Cirino, a science writer, author, artist and communications manager of the Plastic...
Paloma Costa On Giving Voices To The Youth & Indigenous Populations Around Climate Change
The Plant Paradigm - July 17, 2022 22:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings"If there is a forest standing, it's because there are people there standing with the forest." Today’s conversation is with Paloma Costa, a Brazilian climate activist, lawyer, human rights defender, and one of the seven leaders of the Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change for the United Nation...
Nick Cutsumpas On Growing & Greening Your Life With Plants
The Plant Paradigm - July 10, 2022 22:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings"The more connected you are, the more you're gonna see the need to make some changes in your life. Just remember to make your world a little greener." Today’s conversation is with Nick Cutsumpas aka farmernick. Nick is what you would call a plantrepreneur; A plant lover of all kinds. Now, even ...
Monthly Paradigm: Our Favourite Foods Are Going Extinct & What We Can Do About It
The Plant Paradigm - July 03, 2022 21:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWelcome to The Monthly Paradigm with Tom Simak & Sharna Harrington. This is where we talk about the biggest news stories, all things climate change, veganism, fitness, what we're cooking up, wins of the month and everything in-between. Video version: https://youtu.be/YcPFFivKnog The key topic...
Dominique Side On Alternative Schooling Systems and Ethical Vegan Luxury
The Plant Paradigm - June 19, 2022 21:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings"Yes, be about the animals. Yes, be about other people. Yes, be about the planet. But, don't forget yourself. Extend grace to yourself." Today’s conversation is with Dominique Side. Dom founded a vegan grocery store, operates a recording studio, media complex, and production facility. She is al...
Ross & Ramona Headifen On Tackling Our Plastic Problem Head On
The Plant Paradigm - June 05, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings"We have these country divisions, but when you look at Earth from space, there's no such thing, it's just one little, lone beautiful planet that we need to all look after." Today we are chatting with Ross and Ramona Headifen. A couple based in Port Melbourne who have become local legends by pic...
The Monthly Paradigm: What Is MonkeyPox & What The New Australian Government Means For The Environment
The Plant Paradigm - May 29, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsWelcome to The Monthly Paradigm with Tom Simak & Sharna Harrington. This is where we talk about the biggest news stories, all things climate change, veganism, fitness, what we're cooking up, wins of the month and everything in-between. Video version: https://youtu.be/oRu6j4TCbSA The key topic...
Erin Sharoni On Longevity, Ageing and Creating Human Connection
The Plant Paradigm - May 22, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings"Don't be so hard on yourself, recognise that you're making a difference (by being vegan), and just lead by example." Today's conversation is with Erin Sharoni. Erin is a prime example of a 21st century jack of all trades. She was a TV host for CBS and NBC for a few years, is currently the chie...
Vladislav Kaim On The Economics Of Climate Change, Green Jobs & Immigration
The Plant Paradigm - May 08, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratings"If you are investing in fossil fuels now, you are investing in a stranded asset where in 30 years that you will not get your returns from, and it will produce misery for the planet." Today we are chatting with Vladislav Kaim, one of the UNs Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change. Vlad is a you...