The season two finale of Just Beings is here! In this episode, hosts Evanna and Melanie discuss their experiences working to transform the food system, reflect on what they’ve learned from this season’s extraordinary guests, and share what gives them hope for the future.

They also chat about the projects they’re working on, the practices they use to help them slow down and be more present, and the issues infighting causes within social justice movements. Evanna even addresses how she feels about the controversies surrounding the Harry Potter franchise.

Happy listening!

In this episode, Melanie mentions the 45 Days to Awakening program; Sam Harris’ book and app; the Highly Sensitive Person website; and the Slovenian Vegan Society.

Check out Melanie’s new book, How to End Injustice Everywhere, and learn more about her work. 

Learn about Beyond Carnism, the nonprofit organization founded by Melanie, and its new website, infighting.org.  

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Check out Evanna’s book, The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting, and learn more about her work.

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This season of Just Beings is brought to you by our friends at Vivo Life and LeafSide!
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This episode was edited by Andrew Sims.

David Yeung—the visionary cofounder of Green Monday and OmniFoods—has been concerned about the impact of our global food system on the planet for decades. That’s why his mission to create delicious plant-based alternatives to popular Asian dishes both pushes culinary boundaries and involves a commitment to protecting the planet, animals, and society. 

In this week’s episode, David joins Evanna and Melanie to share his wisdom on how small, achievable steps to go meat-free can lead to significant changes in our food system and on how we can unite as a global team to build a more sustainable and compassionate world through our food choices. David and our hosts also explore the psychology of dietary change, offering insights on why shaming and criticism aren’t the most effective ways to drive progress, and even touch on the power of meditation for personal transformation.

David Yeung is the cofounder and CEO of Green Monday Group, a multifaceted social venture whose mission is to take on the world’s most pressing crises: climate change, food insecurity, and public health. This one-of-a-kind integrated platform empowers millions of people to work toward green awareness, action, and economy. David’s work earned him the award of Social Entrepreneur of the Year from the World Economic Forum and the Schwab Foundation, among other honors and recognitions. He has spoken at the World Economic Forum, the Milken Institute Summit, TEDx, and financial and academic institutions such as UBS and UCLA. David and Green Monday have received international media coverage from the BBC, Bloomberg, CNBC, CNN, Nikkei Asian Review, and Reuters.

David is a graduate of Columbia University, an Ashoka Fellow, and the author of a number of bestselling books on Zen wisdom and mindfulness.

Watch David’s TEDx Talk.

Check out Green Monday’s website and OmniFood’s website.

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Follow OmniFoods on Instagram and TikTok.

Check out Melanie’s new book, How to End Injustice Everywhere.
Check out Evanna’s book, The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting.

This season of Just Beings is brought to you by our friends at LeafSide and Vivo Life!
Learn more about LeafSide by visiting GoLeafSide.com.
Learn more about Vivo Life by visiting VivoLife.com.

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This episode was edited by Andrew Sims.

Our global food system, which relies heavily on factory farming, is wreaking havoc on our soil and our environment.

In this week’s episode, Philip Lymbery joins Evanna and Melanie to chat about his book "Sixty Harvests Left," in which he points out that if we don’t change our ways, factory farming will cause catastrophic climate change—and we could face a future without soil and, consequently, without food.

In this enlightening conversation, Philip, Evanna, and Melanie discuss how we can change course, emphasizing the role of individual choices, collective action, and the enduring power of hope for a brighter future for animals, people, and our planet.

Philip Lymbery is Global Chief Executive of the international farmed animal welfare organisation Compassion in World Farming.

He is Visiting Professor at the University of Winchester in the UK; a Leadership Fellow of St George’s House, Windsor Castle; Fellow of the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics; and President of Eurogroup for Animals, a Brussels-based umbrella body of 80 leading animal welfare societies in Europe.

He was appointed a UN ambassadorial “Champion” for the 2021 Food Systems Summit in New York.

Lymbery is an animal advocate, naturalist, photographer, and author. He regularly writes and speaks internationally on animal ethics and the global effects of factory farming, including its impact on animal welfare, wildlife, soil and natural resources, biodiversity, and climate change. His most recent books include "Farmageddon: The True Cost of Cheap Meat." "Dead Zone: Where the Wild Things Were," and "Sixty Harvests Left: How to Reach a Nature-Friendly Future."

Visit Philip’s website and check out his latest book, "Sixty Harvests Left: How to Reach a Nature-Friendly Future".

Follow Philip on Instagram, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).

Check out Melanie’s new book, "How to End Injustice Everywhere".
Check out Evanna’s book, "The Opposite of Butterfly Hunting".

This season of Just Beings is brought to you by our friends at Vivo Life and LeafSide!
Learn more about Vivo Life by visiting VivoLife.com.
Learn more about LeafSide by visiting GoLeafSide.com.

Stay up to date with Just Beings on social media by following @JustBeingsPod.

This episode was edited by Andrew Sims.