Director Allison Argo has spent more than three decades telling stories that invite us to see animals differently. When Allison joined me a few years ago to discuss The Last Pig, we explored the deeply personal journey of a pig farmer wrestling with the ethics of the life he’d built. It remains one of the most impactful documentaries I’ve seen—not ... READ MORE The post Forever Home | Allison Argo on Animal-Centred Design, Sanctuary and Hope. appeared first on Healthification.

When I watched The Dying Trade the day it premiered on YouTube, I emailed its creator, vegan activist and filmmaker Jack Hancock-Fairs, within 24 hours. It hit me that hard. I’ve interviewed undercover investigators, former slaughterhouse workers, psychologists and animal advocates over the years… however this felt different. Because at its heart, this isn’t a documentary about slaughterhouses. It’s about ... READ MORE The post My Dad Worked in a Slaughterhouse — I Became a Vegan Activist | Jack Hancock-Fairs. appeared first on Healthification.

Why do good people resist good ideas, and what happens when defensiveness gives way to curiosity? 🌱 Explore Thrive with Plants — 90-Day 1:1 Coaching https://strongbodygreenplanet.lpages.co/thrive-with-plants-coaching/ 💚 Join the Plant Positive Skool Community https://www.skool.com/plant-positive/about It’s a question that reaches far beyond veganism. Whether we’re talking about our health, our relationships, or our values, all of us have experienced the tension ... READ MORE The post Matthew C. Halteman, Vegans in Waiting: from Defensiveness to Curiosity. appeared first on Healthification.

Last Sunday I lay in bed trying to enjoy a rare sleep-in. My mind went to the solo podcast I needed to get out this week — though I didn’t yet know the topic. What did I want to share with my vegan friends? And actually, the answer that compelled me out of bed was what I wanted to share ... READ MORE The post What It Costs To Care: An Open Letter To Non-Vegans (And A Thank You To Vegans) appeared first on Healthification.

Most of us never see the animals used in research—or what happens when they finally get a second chance at life. 🌱 EXPLORE THRIVE WITH PLANTS — 90-Day 1:1 Coaching https://strongbodygreenplanet.lpages.co/thrive-with-plants-coaching/ 💚 JOIN THE FREE PLANT POSITIVE COMMUNITY https://www.skool.com/plant-positive/about Every year, thousands of dogs and cats are used in research and teaching across Australia. Most of us never see them. ... READ MORE The post Why Beagles Are Used in Research—and What Happens Next with Nikki Steendam of Beagle Freedom Australia. appeared first on Healthification.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by the way animal exploitation gets rebranded as compassion… this episode is for you. 🌱 EXPLORE THRIVE WITH PLANTS — 90-Day 1:1 Coaching https://strongbodygreenplanet.lpages.co/thrive-with-plants-coaching/ 💚 JOIN THE FREE PLANT POSITIVE COMMUNITY https://www.skool.com/plant-positive/about For many compassionate people, “cage-free” eggs feel like a meaningful step in the right direction. The marketing is powerful: happy hens, open barns, ... READ MORE The post The Cage-Free Lie with Amber Canavan from PETA. appeared first on Healthification.

If you’ve ever felt like confidence was something other people were born with… this episode is for you 💚 🌱 EXPLORE THRIVE WITH PLANTS — 90-Day 1:1 Coaching https://strongbodygreenplanet.lpages.co/thrive-with-plants-coaching/ 💚 JOIN THE FREE PLANT POSITIVE COMMUNITY https://www.skool.com/plant-positive/about In this episode I share: • Growing up shy, awkward, and deeply animal-loving • How confidence is built (not born) • Why alignment ... READ MORE The post Confidence, Veganism, and Becoming Who You Really Are. appeared first on Healthification.

If you’re listening, I’m genuinely grateful 💚 This episode is for the vegans who feel overwhelmed by the cruelty, apathy, and disconnect in the world sometimes… and still keep showing up with compassion anyway. Inside this episode: • Why your choices matter more than you think • Clarity • Cost • Change • Activism, burnout & recovery • Bearing witness ... READ MORE The post For the Days It Feels Like Too Much — This Is Your Reminder. appeared first on Healthification.

Most vegans have had the same hopeful thought at some point: “If people just knew what I know… they’d change.” Sadly it rarely works like that. There’s a moment — where you realise the colossal scale of exploitation, suffering and death…  you can’t un-see it, and yet the people dearest to you? They choose ignorance with volition. Or they see ... READ MORE The post From Vystopia to Influence: Turning Pain Into Powerful Vegan Communication | Clare Mann. appeared first on Healthification.

As I approach the 12-year anniversary of Healthification, I’ve been reflecting on the incredible vegans I’ve had the privilege to connect with over the years. The individuals who give me hope and heart. The people with true clarity about what—and who—they stand for. And the courage to speak up… and act, even when it’s uncomfortable, unpopular, or misunderstood. My original ... READ MORE The post Dr. Melanie Joy on Carnism and Communicating Veganism Effectively (Encore) appeared first on Healthification.