The Disclosure Podcast

Ed Winters

Join best-selling author Ed Winters as he dives into veganism and our connection with animals, touching on everything from philosophy and psychology to health, science, politics, and the environment.

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June 11 · 1 hr 9 min
Veganism, Bad Arguments, and Moral Philosophy with Dr Jack Symes
Dr Jack Symes is a philosopher at Durham University, UK. As well as being the author of multiple books on religion and philosophy, Jack regularly delivers invited lectures at leading universities, such as Harvard University, Dartmouth College, and the University of Oxford. Jack regularly appears on mainstream platforms, such as BBC Television, BBC Radio, The Joe Rogan Experience, Jubilee Surrounded, Piers Morgan Uncensored, Glastonbury Festival and more. He is also the host of The Panpsycast Philosophy Podcast, one of the UK’s most popular higher education podcasts. In 2024, Jack was awarded the BBC New Generation Thinker Prize. - https://www.jacksymes.co.uk/ - Jack's YouTube - Jack on Jubilee Surrounded Today's episode: In this episode, I chat with Dr Jack Symes about his recent appearance #debating meat eaters on Jubilee Surrounded. We also discuss whether the motivation for why someone goes #vegan matters, if religion has been positive or negative for animals, whether there should be meat taxes, and much more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📚To order my latest book, click this link. For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. On my Substack, I share not only my own reflections and personal thoughts on veganism, but also my journey and struggles. You’ll get a deeper insight into the issues that matter most to me and, in doing so, I hope it helps you feel more connected to your own veganism as well. It’s a space where we can connect and explore the intersection of compassion, reason and rationality together. By joining my Substack you also support the work that I do! Through my Substack you can also receive regular free 'Good News Roundups' - a collection of positive and inspiring stories from the world of veganism. If you’d like to support my work separately to Substack, you can also make a one-off or monthly donation here or through my PayPal. If you’re interested in reading my previous books, you can find them here: 📚 My second book How to Argue With a Meat Eater (And Win Every Time) + if you’ve read the book, you can leave a review here! 📚 My first book This is Vegan Propaganda (& Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You). Additionally, if you enjoyed this episode, I’d be so grateful if you could leave a review or rating. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more people, and it truly means a lot to me. If you think this episode would resonate with someone you know, please share it with them too. Thank you so much for listening to this episode and for all of your support. I look forward to speaking to you again in the next episode!
April 10 · 1 hr 14 min
Is AI sentient? Professor breaks down the evidence around AI, plant, fish and insect sentience
Dr Jonathan Birch is a prize winning Professor of Philosophy at the London School of Economics (LSE). His research focuses on animal sentience, welfare, and ethics. He is also Director of The Jeremy Coller Centre for Animal Sentience, a new research centre based in LSE. Dr Birch is an internationally respected philosopher and author of dozens of articles and two books, including 2025’s award winning book The Edge of Sentience. In 2021, he was the Principal Investigator of a review that led the UK to recognise cephalopods and decapod crustaceans as sentient. Jonathan’s work has been cited in several policies banning octopus farming. He is also a founding member of the Insect Welfare Research Society, a group of researchers working together to close gaps regarding evidence on insect welfare and sentience. In 2014, he received a Philip Leverhulme Prize, which recognises 'the achievement of outstanding researchers whose work has already attracted international recognition and whose future career is exceptionally promising'. You can find more about Jonathan's work here: - https://www.lse.ac.uk/people/jonathan-birch - https://www.lse.ac.uk/sentience Today's topics: What is sentience? In today's podcast episode I chat with Dr Jonathan Birch, a prize-winning philosopher and expert on sentience. We discuss whether AI is or will ever be sentient, as well as whether plants, fish or insects are sentient. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📚To order my new book, click this link. For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. On my Substack, I share not only my own reflections and personal thoughts on veganism, but also my journey and struggles. You’ll get a deeper insight into the issues that matter most to me and, in doing so, I hope it helps you feel more connected to your own veganism as well. It’s a space where we can connect and explore the intersection of compassion, reason and rationality together. By joining my Substack you also support the work that I do! Through my Substack you can also receive regular free 'Good News Roundups' - a collection of positive and inspiring stories from the world of veganism. If you’d like to support my work separately to Substack, you can also make a one-off or monthly donation here or through my PayPal. If you’re interested in reading my previous books, you can find them here: 📚 My second book How to Argue With a Meat Eater (And Win Every Time) + if you’ve read the book, you can leave a review here! 📚 My first book This is Vegan Propaganda (& Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You). Additionally, if you enjoyed this episode, I’d be so grateful if you could leave a review or rating. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more people, and it truly means a lot to me. If you think this episode would resonate with someone you know, please share it with them too. Thank you so much for listening to this episode and for all of your support. I look forward to speaking to you again in the next episode!
March 19 · 26 min
'Post-Milk Generation’ and Other Things Big Dairy Doesn’t Want You to Say: The Oatly Case
In this episode of The Disclosure Podcast, I break down the UK Supreme Court ruling that prevents Oatly from using the slogan “post-milk generation” on its packaging, and explore why this case is nothing to do with consumer confusion and everything to do with protecting the dairy industry. I discuss the inconsistencies and absurdities in current labelling laws, what this reveals about industry influence and lobbying, and why situations like this should encourage us to question broader claims made about dairy, from health and sustainability to ethics. Order my new book How to Go (and Stay) Vegan here. For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. On my Substack, I share not only my own reflections and personal thoughts on veganism, but also my journey and struggles. You’ll get a deeper insight into the issues that matter most to me and, in doing so, I hope it helps you feel more connected to your own veganism as well. It’s a space where we can connect and explore the intersection of compassion, reason and rationality together. By joining my Substack you also support the work that I do. Through my Substack you can also receive regular free 'Good News Roundups' - a collection of positive and inspiring stories from the world of veganism. If you’d like to support my work separately to Substack, you can also make a one-off or monthly donation here or through my PayPal. If you’re interested in reading my other books, you can find them here: 📚 My second book How to Argue With a Meat Eater (And Win Every Time) + if you’ve read the book, you can leave a review here! 📚 My first book This is Vegan Propaganda (& Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You).
February 19 · 27 min
Is it normal to feel angry as a vegan?
In this episode I talk about the experience of feeling angry as a vegan and why many of us feel strong emotions after becoming vegan and realising the scale of animal exploitation. I discuss whether these feelings are normal, as well as the risks of letting anger turn into burnout or isolation, and reflect on the importance of finding a healthy balance so we can continue advocating for animals without harming our own well-being. Order my new book How to Go (and Stay) Vegan here. For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. On my Substack, I share not only my own reflections and personal thoughts on veganism, but also my journey and struggles. You’ll get a deeper insight into the issues that matter most to me and, in doing so, I hope it helps you feel more connected to your own veganism as well. It’s a space where we can connect and explore the intersection of compassion, reason and rationality together. By joining my Substack you also support the work that I do. Through my Substack you can also receive regular free 'Good News Roundups' - a collection of positive and inspiring stories from the world of veganism. If you’d like to support my work separately to Substack, you can also make a one-off or monthly donation here or through my PayPal. If you’re interested in reading my other books, you can find them here: 📚 My second book How to Argue With a Meat Eater (And Win Every Time) + if you’ve read the book, you can leave a review here! 📚 My first book This is Vegan Propaganda (& Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You).
January 29 · 1 hr 5 min
Inside the Legal Fight Against Animal Farming. An Animal Law Solicitor Explains How the Law Is Being Used Against Animal Farming | In conversation with Edie Bowles
Since recording this episode, the UK government has presented its new Animal Welfare Strategy. One of the things that is set to be banned is the boiling alive of lobsters and crabs. This an issue that Edie Bowles and her team have been campaigning on, taking the legal fight to the UK government and compelling them to change the welfare laws around crustaceans. Can the law take on animal farming? In this episode, I sit down with animal law solicitor Edie Bowles who explains how the law is being used to protect animals, the battles being fought behind the scenes, and what it could mean for the future of farming. Edie Bowles is an accomplished animal law solicitor and co-founder of both Advocates for Animals (AFA) - the UK’s first animal protection law firm - and The Animal Law Foundation (ALF), a charity that researches and advocates for better enforcement and interpretation of animal protection laws. Edie began her career in intellectual property law and heard little about animal law as a career option during university. Once she discovered it was possible to turn her passion for animals into a profession, she made the switch, spending several years as a solicitor with Cruelty Free International before founding AFA and ALF. You can find more about Edie's work here: - https://www.advocates-for-animals.com/ - https://animallawfoundation.org/ - Social media handle: @AnimalLawFDN ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📚To order my new book, click this link. For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. On my Substack, I share not only my own reflections and personal thoughts on veganism, but also my journey and struggles. You’ll get a deeper insight into the issues that matter most to me and, in doing so, I hope it helps you feel more connected to your own veganism as well. It’s a space where we can connect and explore the intersection of compassion, reason and rationality together. By joining my Substack you also support the work that I do! Through my Substack you can also receive regular free 'Good News Roundups' - a collection of positive and inspiring stories from the world of veganism. If you’d like to support my work separately to Substack, you can also make a one-off or monthly donation here or through my PayPal. If you’re interested in reading my previous books, you can find them here: 📚 My second book How to Argue With a Meat Eater (And Win Every Time) + if you’ve read the book, you can leave a review here! 📚 My first book This is Vegan Propaganda (& Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You). Additionally, if you enjoyed this episode, I’d be so grateful if you could leave a review or rating. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more people, and it truly means a lot to me. If you think this episode would resonate with someone you know, please share it with them too. Thank you so much for listening to this episode and for all of your support. I look forward to speaking to you again in the next episode!
January 8 · 1 hr 14 min
Have we been overpromised on cell-cultured meat? A journalist reveals what they’ve seen firsthand | In conversation with Jenny Kleeman
How do we compare animal euthanasia versus human euthanasia, do we sometimes actually value animal life over human life, and are we being deceived by Silicon Valley when it comes to cell-cultured meat? In this podcast episode, I sit down with author, journalist and broadcaster Jenny Kleeman to discuss these topics and much more. Jenny Kleeman is a journalist, author and broadcaster. Her long form writing appears in the Guardian, the Sunday Times, and the Financial Times Magazine, and she is a 2025 finalist of the prestigious Orwell Journalism Prize. Jenny has reported for BBC One's Panorama, HBO's Vice News Tonight, and Channel 4's Dispatches, as well as making 13 films from across the globe for Channel 4’s Unreported World. She is a regular voice on BBC Radio 4, where she writes and presents the documentary series The Gift. As well as writing for her Substack The Little Red Notebook, Jenny has published two books, the first being Sex Robots and Vegan Meat and the second being The Price of Life - both are widely available online and in bookstores. You can find more of Jenny's work here: - https://www.jennykleeman.com/ - https://www.theguardian.com/profile/jenny-kleeman ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📚To order my new book, click this link. For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. On my Substack, I share not only my own reflections and personal thoughts on veganism, but also my journey and struggles. You’ll get a deeper insight into the issues that matter most to me and, in doing so, I hope it helps you feel more connected to your own veganism as well. It’s a space where we can connect and explore the intersection of compassion, reason and rationality together. By joining my Substack you also support the work that I do! Through my Substack you can also receive regular free 'Good News Roundups' - a collection of positive and inspiring stories from the world of veganism. If you’d like to support my work separately to Substack, you can also make a one-off or monthly donation here or through my PayPal. If you’re interested in reading my previous books, you can find them here: 📚 My second book How to Argue With a Meat Eater (And Win Every Time) + if you’ve read the book, you can leave a review here! 📚 My first book This is Vegan Propaganda (& Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You). Additionally, if you enjoyed this episode, I’d be so grateful if you could leave a review or rating. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more people, and it truly means a lot to me. If you think this episode would resonate with someone you know, please share it with them too. Thank you so much for listening to this episode and for all of your support. I look forward to speaking to you again in the next episode!
Dec 29, 2025 · 15 min
Free excerpt from my new audiobook 'How to Go (and Stay) Vegan'
Get either the audiobook version or a physical copy of my new book How to Go (and Stay) Vegan here. Get tickets for my upcoming book tour events, including tickets for a live virtual event, here. For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. On my Substack, I share not only my own reflections and personal thoughts on veganism, but also my journey and struggles. You’ll get a deeper insight into the issues that matter most to me and, in doing so, I hope it helps you feel more connected to your own veganism as well. It’s a space where we can connect and explore the intersection of compassion, reason and rationality together. By joining my Substack you also support the work that I do! Through my Substack you can also receive regular free 'Good News Roundups' - a collection of positive and inspiring stories from the world of veganism. If you’d like to support my work separately to Substack, you can also make a one-off or monthly donation here or through my PayPal. If you’re interested in reading my other books, you can find them here: 📚 My second book How to Argue With a Meat Eater (And Win Every Time) + if you’ve read the book, you can leave a review here! 📚 My first book This is Vegan Propaganda (& Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You).
Dec 23, 2025 · 16 min
Why your family takes your veganism personally
Order my new book How to Go (and Stay) Vegan here. Get tickets for my upcoming book tour events, including tickets for a live virtual event, here. For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. On my Substack, I share not only my own reflections and personal thoughts on veganism, but also my journey and struggles. You’ll get a deeper insight into the issues that matter most to me and, in doing so, I hope it helps you feel more connected to your own veganism as well. It’s a space where we can connect and explore the intersection of compassion, reason and rationality together. By joining my Substack you also support the work that I do! Through my Substack you can also receive regular free 'Good News Roundups' - a collection of positive and inspiring stories from the world of veganism. If you’d like to support my work separately to Substack, you can also make a one-off or monthly donation here or through my PayPal. If you’re interested in reading my other books, you can find them here: 📚 My second book How to Argue With a Meat Eater (And Win Every Time) + if you’ve read the book, you can leave a review here! 📚 My first book This is Vegan Propaganda (& Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You).
Dec 2, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Investigative reporter uncovers who's orchestrating the meat culture wars | In conversation with Clare Carlile
Meat is becoming a major battleground in the culture wars, but how and why is this happening? Investigative reporter Clare Carlile explains how far-right populists, conspiracy theorists, government departments, lobbyists and PR firms are all contributing to the push to get us to eat more meat. Clare Carlile is a journalist focussing on environmental and social issues. She is currently an investigative reporter for the award-winning environmental news outlet DeSmog. Clare earned a BA in English Literature and Languages from Oxford University in 2017. She went on to work as a news and features editor - and eventually co-editor - at The Ethical Consumer Magazine, where she specialised in migrant workers’ rights. Since 2022, she has worked as a researcher at Desmog, an international journalism platform that investigates misinformation and monitors individuals and organisations opposing climate science and environmental policy. Clare’s work focuses on agribusiness and food politics, exposing how misinformation and lobbying are used to obstruct climate action. Her investigations have been covered by the organisations including the Financial Times, Politico, and The Guardian. You can find Clare's work here: - https://www.desmog.com/user/clare-carlile/ - https://bsky.app/profile/clarecarlile.bsky.social ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📚To order my new book, click this link. For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. On my Substack, I share not only my own reflections and personal thoughts on veganism, but also my journey and struggles. You’ll get a deeper insight into the issues that matter most to me and, in doing so, I hope it helps you feel more connected to your own veganism as well. It’s a space where we can connect and explore the intersection of compassion, reason and rationality together. By joining my Substack you also support the work that I do! Through my Substack you can also receive regular free 'Good News Roundups' - a collection of positive and inspiring stories from the world of veganism. If you’d like to support my work separately to Substack, you can also make a one-off or monthly donation here or through my PayPal. If you’re interested in reading my previous books, you can find them here: 📚 My second book How to Argue With a Meat Eater (And Win Every Time) + if you’ve read the book, you can leave a review here! 📚 My first book This is Vegan Propaganda (& Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You). Additionally, if you enjoyed this episode, I’d be so grateful if you could leave a review or rating. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more people, and it truly means a lot to me. If you think this episode would resonate with someone you know, please share it with them too. Thank you so much for listening to this episode and for all of your support. I look forward to speaking to you again in the next episode!
Nov 20, 2025 · 33 min
I need to share my thoughts about my trip to Japan
Pre-order my new book How to Go (and Stay) Vegan here. Get tickets for my upcoming book tour events, including tickets for a live virtual event, here. For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. On my Substack, I share not only my own reflections and personal thoughts on veganism, but also my journey and struggles. You’ll get a deeper insight into the issues that matter most to me and, in doing so, I hope it helps you feel more connected to your own veganism as well. It’s a space where we can connect and explore the intersection of compassion, reason and rationality together. By joining my Substack you also support the work that I do! Through my Substack you can also receive regular free 'Good News Roundups' - a collection of positive and inspiring stories from the world of veganism. If you’d like to support my work separately to Substack, you can also make a one-off or monthly donation here or through my PayPal. If you’re interested in reading my other books, you can find them here: 📚 My second book How to Argue With a Meat Eater (And Win Every Time) + if you’ve read the book, you can leave a review here! 📚 My first book This is Vegan Propaganda (& Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You).
Oct 13, 2025 · 10 min
After months of hard work, I can finally tell you about this
Pre-order my new book How to Go (and Stay) Vegan here. For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. If you’d like to support my work separately to Substack, you can also make a one-off or monthly donation here or through my PayPal. If you’re interested in reading my other books, you can find them here: 📚 My second book How to Argue With a Meat Eater (And Win Every Time) + if you’ve read the book, you can leave a review here! 📚 My first book This is Vegan Propaganda (& Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You).
Aug 21, 2025 · 21 min
Eleven Madison Park abandons all-vegan menu, but was this planned from the beginning?
In today's episode of The Disclosure Podcast, I discuss the recent announcement that Eleven Madison Park is going to be reintroducing meat. So, what are the reasons why, what does this mean for veganism and does an interview with the New York Times reveal that this was destined to happen all along? For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. On my Substack, I share not only my own reflections and personal thoughts on veganism, but also my journey and struggles. You’ll get a deeper insight into the issues that matter most to me and, in doing so, I hope it helps you feel more connected to your own veganism as well. It’s a space where we can connect and explore the intersection of compassion, reason and rationality together. By joining my Substack you also support the work that I do! Through my Substack you can also receive regular free 'Good News Roundups' - a collection of positive and inspiring stories from the world of veganism. If you’d like to support my work separately to Substack, you can also make a one-off or monthly donation here or through my PayPal. If you’re interested in reading my books, you can find them here: 📚 My latest book How to Argue With a Meat Eater (And Win Every Time) + if you’ve read the book, you can leave a review here! 📚 My first book This is Vegan Propaganda (& Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You). Additionally, if you enjoyed this episode, I’d be so grateful if you could leave a review or rating. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more people, and it truly means a lot to me. If you think this episode would resonate with someone you know, please share it with them too. Thank you so much for listening to this episode and for all of your support. I look forward to speaking to you again in the next episode!
Jul 31, 2025 · 41 min
Has Switzerland tricked the vegan community? The truth about the new Swiss animal product labelling laws.
Switzerland has just introduced new animal welfare labelling laws that will force companies to write on packaging if certain farming practices have been inflicted on animals. However, while this has been met with huge amounts of praise online, including from vegans, is there more to this story that we might be missing? In today's episode, I discuss my thoughts around the new labelling laws, highlighting what is positive about them, while also explaining why I think we should be more cautious about how we are viewing them. For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. On my Substack, I share not only my own reflections and personal thoughts on veganism, but also my journey and struggles. You’ll get a deeper insight into the issues that matter most to me and, in doing so, I hope it helps you feel more connected to your own veganism as well. It’s a space where we can connect and explore the intersection of compassion, reason and rationality together. By joining my Substack you also support the work that I do! Through my Substack you can also receive regular free 'Good News Roundups' - a collection of positive and inspiring stories from the world of veganism. If you’d like to support my work separately to Substack, you can also make a one-off or monthly donation here or through my PayPal. If you’re interested in reading my books, you can find them here: 📚 My latest book How to Argue With a Meat Eater (And Win Every Time) + if you’ve read the book, you can leave a review here! 📚 My first book This is Vegan Propaganda (& Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You). Additionally, if you enjoyed this episode, I’d be so grateful if you could leave a review or rating. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more people, and it truly means a lot to me. If you think this episode would resonate with someone you know, please share it with them too. Thank you so much for listening to this episode and for all of your support. I look forward to speaking to you again in the next episode!
Jul 23, 2025 · 1 hr 21 min
Unpacking the truth about ultra-processed plant-based alternatives, food politics, RFK Jr., and more | In Conversation with Marlana Malerich
Is the fear around plant-based alternatives really based on science, and what does it teach us about the nature of misinformation? In today's episode, I chat with Marlana Malerich about plant-based alternatives, carnivore diets, seed oils, RFK Jr., meat lobby groups and more. Marlana Malerich is a PhD candidate at University of Sussex Business School where she is focussed on the plant-based industry in the U.K. and Europe. Prior to the PhD, she has worked over ten years at the intersection of food and sustainability, and has served as an adjunct assistant professor, focusing on animal agriculture and the future of protein. Marlana co–founded Rooted Research Collective, a group of multidisciplinary academics whose mission is to transform research insights into actionable and data-driven strategies for a sustainable plant-based food system. For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. On my Substack, I share not only my own reflections and personal thoughts on veganism, but also my journey and struggles. You’ll get a deeper insight into the issues that matter most to me and, in doing so, I hope it helps you feel more connected to your own veganism as well. It’s a space where we can connect and explore the intersection of compassion, reason and rationality together. By joining my Substack you also support the work that I do! Through my Substack you can also receive regular free 'Good News Roundups' - a collection of positive and inspiring stories from the world of veganism. If you’d like to support my work separately to Substack, you can also make a one-off or monthly donation here or through my PayPal. If you’re interested in reading my books, you can find them here: 📚 My latest book How to Argue With a Meat Eater (And Win Every Time) + if you’ve read the book, you can leave a review here! 📚 My first book This is Vegan Propaganda (& Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You). Additionally, if you enjoyed this episode, I’d be so grateful if you could leave a review or rating. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more people, and it truly means a lot to me. If you think this episode would resonate with someone you know, please share it with them too. Thank you so much for listening to this episode and for all of your support. I look forward to speaking to you again in the next episode! Links to Marlana's work: - https://rootedresearch.co/publications/nutrition-misinformation-digital-age/ - https://rootedresearch.co/insights/upf-pbm-instagram-sentiment-analysis/ - https://www.greenqueen.com.hk/ultra-processed-foods-plant-based-meat-guide-research-faq/ Danish Action Plan for Plant-based Foods - https://en.fvm.dk/Media/638484294982868221/Danish-Action-Plan-for-Plant-based-Foods.pdf
Jul 2, 2025 · 24 min
Are celebrities hurting the vegan movement?
What role should celebrity culture have when it comes to veganism? From influencers becoming ‘ex-vegans’ for engagement, to celebrities backtracking on their vegan claims, the conversation around veganism is often diminished when it becomes absorbed within the fickle nature of fame and online content cycles. In today’s episode, I explore the positives and negatives with using celebrity endorsements to add legitimacy to veganism. For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. On my Substack, I share not only my own reflections and personal thoughts on veganism, but also my journey and struggles. You’ll get a deeper insight into the issues that matter most to me and, in doing so, I hope it helps you feel more connected to your own veganism as well. It’s a space where we can connect and explore the intersection of compassion, reason and rationality together. By joining my Substack you also support the work that I do! Through my Substack you can also receive regular free 'Good News Roundups' - a collection of positive and inspiring stories from the world of veganism. If you’d like to support my work separately to Substack, you can also make a one-off or monthly donation here or through my PayPal. If you’re interested in reading my books, you can find them here: 📚 My latest book How to Argue With a Meat Eater (And Win Every Time) + if you’ve read the book, you can leave a review here! 📚 My first book This is Vegan Propaganda (& Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You). Additionally, if you enjoyed this episode, I’d be so grateful if you could leave a review or rating. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more people, and it truly means a lot to me. If you think this episode would resonate with someone you know, please share it with them too. Thank you so much for listening to this episode and for all of your support. I look forward to speaking to you again in the next episode!
Jun 26, 2025 · 24 min
It's time for a new chapter.
For more exclusive content and personal writing from me, check out my Substack here. On my Substack, I share not only my own reflections and personal thoughts on veganism, but also my journey and struggles. You’ll get a deeper insight into the issues that matter most to me and, in doing so, I hope it helps you feel more connected to your own veganism as well. It’s a space where we can connect and explore the intersection of compassion, reason and rationality together. By joining my Substack you also support the work that I do! Through my Substack you can also receive regular free 'Good News Roundups' - a collection of positive and inspiring stories from the world of veganism. If you’d like to support my work separately to Substack, you can also make a one-off or monthly donation here or through my PayPal. If you’re interested in reading my books, you can find them here: 📚 My latest book How to Argue With a Meat Eater (And Win Every Time) + if you’ve read the book, you can leave a review here! 📚 My first book This is Vegan Propaganda (& Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You). Additionally, if you enjoyed this episode, I’d be so grateful if you could leave a review or rating. Your feedback helps the podcast reach more people, and it truly means a lot to me. If you think this episode would resonate with someone you know, please share it with them too. Thank you so much for listening to this episode and for all of your support. I look forward to speaking to you again in the next episode!
Apr 22, 2021 · 54 min
Ep 32: The Disruption of Seaspiracy & The Race Against Time to Debunk the Facts
Seaspiracy hit Netflix on March 24th, and I don't think even the vegan community were prepared for the huge impact it was about to have. Trending across the globe and hitting #1 on Netflix in the UK, the power of Seaspiracy cannot be overstated. An outpouring of news articles, statements in response, and a 'debunking' of the facts presented soon followed. Today I'm discussing Seaspiracy, the impact that it's had and some of the criticisms it's received. In today's episode: - Responding to: "What about Indigenous fishers? Seaspiracy shouldn't be telling Indigenous communities not to fish." - Responding to: "It’s not right to tell the consumer what to do, Seaspiracy is gaslighting you." - Aquaculture Alliance & false statements. - What has the pushback from the industry been like so far? - Going in depth on the Earth Island Institute/Dolphin-Safe conversation. - Facing speciesism: caring about dolphins more than tuna. - Explaining the great Pacific Garbage Patch statistic. - Did Cowspiracy force environmental organisations to change their messaging, and will Seaspiracy do the same? ✺ To support the show & get access to exclusive monthly podcast episodes: http://www.patreon.com/earthlinged ✺ Find out more about what I do & join my mailing list: http://www.earthlinged.org ✺ Download my free 122 page e-book: http://www.earthlinged.org/ebook ✺ Take a 22 day free vegan challenge: http://switchtovegan.co.uk ✺ Become a supporter of my activism (thank you!): http://www.earthlinged.org/support
Apr 3, 2021 · 54 min
Ep 31: The Full Story of How I Became Vegan & Never Looked Back
In today's episode I look back upon the moments in my life that acted as building blocks towards me making the switch from passionate KFC lover to vegan. I used to love eating fried chicken, I was always up for a trip to the zoo, and as a child I laughed at vegetarians. So, what happened? And how can reflecting back on what helped us make the switch to vegan help us become better advocates? ✺ To support the show & get access to exclusive monthly podcast episodes: http://www.patreon.com/earthlinged ✺ Find out more about what I do & join my mailing list: http://www.earthlinged.org ✺ Download my free 122 page e-book: http://www.earthlinged.org/ebook ✺ Take a 22 day free vegan challenge: http://switchtovegan.co.uk ✺ Become a supporter of my activism (thank you!): http://www.earthlinged.org/support
Feb 19, 2021 · 42 min
Ep 30: Time to Brace for the Backlash Against Veganism?
In today's episode we go through some of the most interesting articles from the Veganuary period, and what the potential backlash means for veganism. In today's episode: - Is veganism causing severe mental health issues in the animal farming industry? - How can farmers diversify? - Is veganism anti-agriculture and an attack on British farming? - What about reducing your carbon footprint through eating local meat? - Debunking the claim that ‘Veganuary is just a gimmick'. - Debunking ‘The Ethical Butcher’. ✺ To support the show & get access to exclusive monthly podcast episodes: http://www.patreon.com/earthlinged ✺ Find out more about what I do & join my mailing list: http://www.earthlinged.org ✺ Download my free 122 page e-book: http://www.earthlinged.org/ebook ✺ Take a 22 day free vegan challenge: http://switchtovegan.co.uk ✺ Become a supporter of my activism (thank you!): http://www.earthlinged.org/support
Feb 11, 2021 · 1 hr 7 min
Ep 29: Comedic Relief with Preacher Lawson
Today's episode is something a little different. I'm hugely honoured to share with you a pre-pandemic conversation between myself and Preacher Lawson. A passionate vegan, Preacher Lawson has the wonderful gift of not only being able to bring laughter to so many people, but the vegan message as well. We look back on our experiences as steak-loving non-vegans, and discuss comedy, street interviews and vegan cheese. ✺ To support the show & get access to exclusive monthly podcast episodes: http://www.patreon.com/earthlinged ✺ Find out more about what I do & join my mailing list: http://www.earthlinged.org ✺ Download my free 122 page e-book: http://www.earthlinged.org/ebook ✺ Take a 22 day free vegan challenge: http://switchtovegan.co.uk ✺ Become a supporter of my activism (thank you!): http://www.earthlinged.org/support