Melanie Joy
@drmelaniejoy.bsky.social
Award-winning author, psychologist, and founding president of Beyond Carnism
➡️ See what readers are saying about my new novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish”! 📚
Want to buy the book? Order a copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl or from your preferred bookseller. 🔗
Want to buy the book? Order a copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl or from your preferred bookseller. 🔗
September 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM
➡️ See what readers are saying about my new novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish”! 📚
Want to buy the book? Order a copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl or from your preferred bookseller. 🔗
Want to buy the book? Order a copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl or from your preferred bookseller. 🔗
🎬 Check out this clip from my recent interview with the wonderful Chris Jeffries on the Homeless Romantic podcast. 🎙️ To hear our conversation, head to bit.ly/MJHomelessRomantic or your favorite #podcast platform! 🎧
September 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🎬 Check out this clip from my recent interview with the wonderful Chris Jeffries on the Homeless Romantic podcast. 🎙️ To hear our conversation, head to bit.ly/MJHomelessRomantic or your favorite #podcast platform! 🎧
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Lajismin sukulaiskäsite on karnismi (carnism), @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social käsitteellistämä uskomusjärjestelmä jolla oikeutetaan eläinten käyttö kulutustuotteiden raaka-aineena. Joyta haastateltiin vuosi sitten @voima.fihin. Tämä juttu oli silmiä avaava.
August 27, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Lajismin sukulaiskäsite on karnismi (carnism), @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social käsitteellistämä uskomusjärjestelmä jolla oikeutetaan eläinten käyttö kulutustuotteiden raaka-aineena. Joyta haastateltiin vuosi sitten @voima.fihin. Tämä juttu oli silmiä avaava.
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At Vegan Fest we will host the official Catalan launch of @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social most renowned book
published by @saldonar.com
Journalist and writer @borjada.bsky.social, who will also be joining us at Vegan Fest, has written the prologue for the book
@beyondcarnism.bsky.social
#veganfest ✊🏻🥕
published by @saldonar.com
Journalist and writer @borjada.bsky.social, who will also be joining us at Vegan Fest, has written the prologue for the book
@beyondcarnism.bsky.social
#veganfest ✊🏻🥕
August 27, 2025 at 1:31 PM
At Vegan Fest we will host the official Catalan launch of @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social most renowned book
published by @saldonar.com
Journalist and writer @borjada.bsky.social, who will also be joining us at Vegan Fest, has written the prologue for the book
@beyondcarnism.bsky.social
#veganfest ✊🏻🥕
published by @saldonar.com
Journalist and writer @borjada.bsky.social, who will also be joining us at Vegan Fest, has written the prologue for the book
@beyondcarnism.bsky.social
#veganfest ✊🏻🥕
📣 I’ll be giving a workshop in #Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday, September 20, at 9:30 am CEST.
This workshop is perfect for vegans, people interested in #veganism, and people working in animal organizations. 🌱
Visit bit.ly/CEVABarcelona2025 to find out more and sign up. 🔗
This workshop is perfect for vegans, people interested in #veganism, and people working in animal organizations. 🌱
Visit bit.ly/CEVABarcelona2025 to find out more and sign up. 🔗
August 28, 2025 at 5:22 PM
📣 I’ll be giving a workshop in #Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday, September 20, at 9:30 am CEST.
This workshop is perfect for vegans, people interested in #veganism, and people working in animal organizations. 🌱
Visit bit.ly/CEVABarcelona2025 to find out more and sign up. 🔗
This workshop is perfect for vegans, people interested in #veganism, and people working in animal organizations. 🌱
Visit bit.ly/CEVABarcelona2025 to find out more and sign up. 🔗
📚 Want to read the first chapter of my new novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish,” for free?
Just drop the word “CHAPTER” below, and my team and I will DM you a download link. 💬
Just drop the word “CHAPTER” below, and my team and I will DM you a download link. 💬
August 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
📚 Want to read the first chapter of my new novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish,” for free?
Just drop the word “CHAPTER” below, and my team and I will DM you a download link. 💬
Just drop the word “CHAPTER” below, and my team and I will DM you a download link. 💬
➡️ See what readers are saying about my new novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish”! 📚
Want to buy the book? Order a copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl or from your preferred bookseller. 🔗
Want to buy the book? Order a copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl or from your preferred bookseller. 🔗
August 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
➡️ See what readers are saying about my new novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish”! 📚
Want to buy the book? Order a copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl or from your preferred bookseller. 🔗
Want to buy the book? Order a copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl or from your preferred bookseller. 🔗
➡️ See what readers are saying about my new novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish”! 📚
Want to buy the book? Order a copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl or from your preferred bookseller. 🔗
Want to buy the book? Order a copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl or from your preferred bookseller. 🔗
July 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
➡️ See what readers are saying about my new novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish”! 📚
Want to buy the book? Order a copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl or from your preferred bookseller. 🔗
Want to buy the book? Order a copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl or from your preferred bookseller. 🔗
➡️ See what readers are saying about my new novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish”! 📚
Want to buy the book? Order a copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl or from your preferred bookseller. 🔗
Want to buy the book? Order a copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl or from your preferred bookseller. 🔗
July 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
➡️ See what readers are saying about my new novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish”! 📚
Want to buy the book? Order a copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl or from your preferred bookseller. 🔗
Want to buy the book? Order a copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl or from your preferred bookseller. 🔗
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"We need to be informed enough so that we're not a part of the problem by sticking our heads in the sand.
"But how do we stay informed enough and not get over informed and then manage when we do get over informed?" @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social
"But how do we stay informed enough and not get over informed and then manage when we do get over informed?" @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social
Psychologist @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social notes that as highly sensitive people, "We're especially affected by violence, chaos, and unpredictability. So the question really is, how do we find the balance?"
Hear podcast ep. on Dysregulation with Dr Joy
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Hear podcast ep. on Dysregulation with Dr Joy
thecreativemind.substack.com/p/dysregulat...
April 22, 2025 at 7:47 PM
"We need to be informed enough so that we're not a part of the problem by sticking our heads in the sand.
"But how do we stay informed enough and not get over informed and then manage when we do get over informed?" @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social
"But how do we stay informed enough and not get over informed and then manage when we do get over informed?" @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social
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We're thrilled to announce a very special guest at Vegan Fest: Dr. Melanie Joy! A globally renowned author, psychologist and changemaker, her work has inspired millions.
#VeganFest✊🏻🥕
@drmelaniejoy.bsky.social @beyondcarnism.bsky.social
#VeganFest✊🏻🥕
@drmelaniejoy.bsky.social @beyondcarnism.bsky.social
June 18, 2025 at 9:39 AM
We're thrilled to announce a very special guest at Vegan Fest: Dr. Melanie Joy! A globally renowned author, psychologist and changemaker, her work has inspired millions.
#VeganFest✊🏻🥕
@drmelaniejoy.bsky.social @beyondcarnism.bsky.social
#VeganFest✊🏻🥕
@drmelaniejoy.bsky.social @beyondcarnism.bsky.social
Reposted by Melanie Joy
CW: mentions of suicide
FLOCK BONUS TEASER: @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social reads from her new psychological thriller "A Half-Hearted Death Wish" 📚
Check out an introduction to the genre-bending novel! Join our flock at ourhenhouse.org/support to listen! 🎧
FLOCK BONUS TEASER: @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social reads from her new psychological thriller "A Half-Hearted Death Wish" 📚
Check out an introduction to the genre-bending novel! Join our flock at ourhenhouse.org/support to listen! 🎧
June 30, 2025 at 2:53 PM
CW: mentions of suicide
FLOCK BONUS TEASER: @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social reads from her new psychological thriller "A Half-Hearted Death Wish" 📚
Check out an introduction to the genre-bending novel! Join our flock at ourhenhouse.org/support to listen! 🎧
FLOCK BONUS TEASER: @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social reads from her new psychological thriller "A Half-Hearted Death Wish" 📚
Check out an introduction to the genre-bending novel! Join our flock at ourhenhouse.org/support to listen! 🎧
Want to find out why caring people are sometimes #unkind? Check out my @psychologytoday.com article “Compassion Privilege.” 📃
Read it at bit.ly/PTCompassionPrivilege or by tapping the link in my bio. 🔗
Do you struggle to behave compassionately toward people who seem uncompassionate? Let me know! ⬇️
Read it at bit.ly/PTCompassionPrivilege or by tapping the link in my bio. 🔗
Do you struggle to behave compassionately toward people who seem uncompassionate? Let me know! ⬇️
July 2, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Want to find out why caring people are sometimes #unkind? Check out my @psychologytoday.com article “Compassion Privilege.” 📃
Read it at bit.ly/PTCompassionPrivilege or by tapping the link in my bio. 🔗
Do you struggle to behave compassionately toward people who seem uncompassionate? Let me know! ⬇️
Read it at bit.ly/PTCompassionPrivilege or by tapping the link in my bio. 🔗
Do you struggle to behave compassionately toward people who seem uncompassionate? Let me know! ⬇️
📣 #Infighting is a major obstacle to progressive groups and movements. When members fight each other, they lose focus and waste time, money, and resources.
Ending infighting is critical to our ability to create a more just and compassionate world. ❤️
Visit infighting.org to learn more.
Ending infighting is critical to our ability to create a more just and compassionate world. ❤️
Visit infighting.org to learn more.
June 13, 2025 at 5:20 PM
📣 #Infighting is a major obstacle to progressive groups and movements. When members fight each other, they lose focus and waste time, money, and resources.
Ending infighting is critical to our ability to create a more just and compassionate world. ❤️
Visit infighting.org to learn more.
Ending infighting is critical to our ability to create a more just and compassionate world. ❤️
Visit infighting.org to learn more.
TRIGGER WARNING: References to suicide. This book is a work of fiction and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or provide guidance for mental health conditions, including suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
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June 9, 2025 at 4:16 PM
TRIGGER WARNING: References to suicide. This book is a work of fiction and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or provide guidance for mental health conditions, including suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
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✨ “A Half-Hearted Death Wish” is out now! Order your copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl or from your preferred bookseller. 🔗
May 29, 2025 at 6:15 PM
✨ “A Half-Hearted Death Wish” is out now! Order your copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl or from your preferred bookseller. 🔗
TRIGGER WARNING: References to suicide. This book is a work of fiction and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or provide guidance for mental health conditions, including suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
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May 28, 2025 at 4:59 PM
TRIGGER WARNING: References to suicide. This book is a work of fiction and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or provide guidance for mental health conditions, including suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
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📣 Don’t forget to join tomorrow’s live Q&A at 9 am PT / 12 pm ET / 6 pm CET via Zoom.
This exclusive event will give you the opportunity to ask me questions about my new novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish.” 💜
Sign up for the Q&A at bit.ly/QandAforHHDW. 🔗
This exclusive event will give you the opportunity to ask me questions about my new novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish.” 💜
Sign up for the Q&A at bit.ly/QandAforHHDW. 🔗
May 26, 2025 at 2:35 PM
📣 Don’t forget to join tomorrow’s live Q&A at 9 am PT / 12 pm ET / 6 pm CET via Zoom.
This exclusive event will give you the opportunity to ask me questions about my new novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish.” 💜
Sign up for the Q&A at bit.ly/QandAforHHDW. 🔗
This exclusive event will give you the opportunity to ask me questions about my new novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish.” 💜
Sign up for the Q&A at bit.ly/QandAforHHDW. 🔗
➡️ Today is your last chance to purchase a copy of “A Half-Hearted Death Wish” in time for the live Q&A! ✨
To sign up for the live Q&A, go to bit.ly/QandAforHHDW. 💜
Get 20% off the book at amzn.to/44TLBxl! 🔗
To sign up for the live Q&A, go to bit.ly/QandAforHHDW. 💜
Get 20% off the book at amzn.to/44TLBxl! 🔗
May 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM
➡️ Today is your last chance to purchase a copy of “A Half-Hearted Death Wish” in time for the live Q&A! ✨
To sign up for the live Q&A, go to bit.ly/QandAforHHDW. 💜
Get 20% off the book at amzn.to/44TLBxl! 🔗
To sign up for the live Q&A, go to bit.ly/QandAforHHDW. 💜
Get 20% off the book at amzn.to/44TLBxl! 🔗
🕛 Get your copy of my debut novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish,” by the end of the day tomorrow to join an exclusive live Q&A with me about the book! ✨
To sign up for the live Q&A, go to bit.ly/QandAforHHDW. 🪄
Get 20% off the book at amzn.to/44TLBxl! 🔗
To sign up for the live Q&A, go to bit.ly/QandAforHHDW. 🪄
Get 20% off the book at amzn.to/44TLBxl! 🔗
May 22, 2025 at 5:41 PM
🕛 Get your copy of my debut novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish,” by the end of the day tomorrow to join an exclusive live Q&A with me about the book! ✨
To sign up for the live Q&A, go to bit.ly/QandAforHHDW. 🪄
Get 20% off the book at amzn.to/44TLBxl! 🔗
To sign up for the live Q&A, go to bit.ly/QandAforHHDW. 🪄
Get 20% off the book at amzn.to/44TLBxl! 🔗
📢 Want to read the first chapter of my new novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish,” for free?
Just drop the word “CHAPTER” below, and my team and I will DM you a download link. 💬
Just drop the word “CHAPTER” below, and my team and I will DM you a download link. 💬
May 21, 2025 at 4:48 PM
📢 Want to read the first chapter of my new novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish,” for free?
Just drop the word “CHAPTER” below, and my team and I will DM you a download link. 💬
Just drop the word “CHAPTER” below, and my team and I will DM you a download link. 💬
✨ “A Half-Hearted Death Wish” is currently 20% off on Amazon for a limited time—don’t miss your chance to order your copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl! 🔗
May 20, 2025 at 6:32 PM
✨ “A Half-Hearted Death Wish” is currently 20% off on Amazon for a limited time—don’t miss your chance to order your copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl! 🔗
TRIGGER WARNING: References to suicide. This book is a work of fiction and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or provide guidance for mental health conditions, including suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
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May 19, 2025 at 7:39 PM
TRIGGER WARNING: References to suicide. This book is a work of fiction and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or provide guidance for mental health conditions, including suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
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📢 Shout-out to attendees of the AVA Summit US! Come on over to @beyondcarnism.bsky.social—Booth 16 in the exhibit hall—to say hi. 👋
I’ll be signing books at our table at 11:30 am–12:30 pm on Saturday and 1:00 pm–1:30 pm on Sunday. 📚
I’ll be signing books at our table at 11:30 am–12:30 pm on Saturday and 1:00 pm–1:30 pm on Sunday. 📚
May 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
📢 Shout-out to attendees of the AVA Summit US! Come on over to @beyondcarnism.bsky.social—Booth 16 in the exhibit hall—to say hi. 👋
I’ll be signing books at our table at 11:30 am–12:30 pm on Saturday and 1:00 pm–1:30 pm on Sunday. 📚
I’ll be signing books at our table at 11:30 am–12:30 pm on Saturday and 1:00 pm–1:30 pm on Sunday. 📚
Join me at an exclusive live Q&A about my new novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish,” on May 27. 🪄
To sign up for the live Q&A, go to bit.ly/QandAforHHDW!
The book is currently 20% off on Amazon for a limited time—don’t miss your chance to order your copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl. 🔗
To sign up for the live Q&A, go to bit.ly/QandAforHHDW!
The book is currently 20% off on Amazon for a limited time—don’t miss your chance to order your copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl. 🔗
May 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Join me at an exclusive live Q&A about my new novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish,” on May 27. 🪄
To sign up for the live Q&A, go to bit.ly/QandAforHHDW!
The book is currently 20% off on Amazon for a limited time—don’t miss your chance to order your copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl. 🔗
To sign up for the live Q&A, go to bit.ly/QandAforHHDW!
The book is currently 20% off on Amazon for a limited time—don’t miss your chance to order your copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl. 🔗