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Why Go Vegan Short from Interview with Juliet Gellatley

Why Go Vegan @whygovegan.bsky.social · 7d

The Why Go Vegan 30-Day Challenge is a free, educational journey that invites you to expand your understanding of veganism - a way of life rooted in compassion, justice, and respect for all living beings.
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Why Go Vegan @whygovegan.bsky.social · Jun 22

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In this raw and emotional clip, Juliet Gellatley, founder of Viva!, shares her experience investigating a UK pig farm — and witnessing a mother pig, trapped in a metal cage, unable to comfort or feed her newborns.

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Why Go Vegan Interview with Wenda Shehata

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Why Go Vegan @whygovegan.bsky.social · 11d

The underlying principles of veganism - animals are not ours to use, for food, testing, clothing entertainment or any other purpose. Animals have fundamental rights that we should be upholding, & veganism is a living embodiment of these values

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Why Go Vegan @whygovegan.bsky.social · 16d

Wenda Shehata from Hugletts Wood Animal Sanctuary discussing the importance of sanctuaries and mending our broken relationship with animals

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Why Go Vegan Interview with Claire Palmer

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Why Go Vegan @whygovegan.bsky.social · 27d

Claire Palmer from the Animal Justice Project in conversation with host Karin Ridgers talking about her motivations to go vegan

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Why Go Vegan Interview Wendy Turner Webster

Why Go Vegan @whygovegan.bsky.social · Sep 7

Activist campaigner & TV presenter Wendy Turner - Webster talks about her vegan journey at Bristol Vegan Fayre earlier this year for the Why Go Vegan 30 Day Challenge, interviewed by Karin Ridgers

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Why Go Vegan Interview Peter Egan

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Why Go Vegan @whygovegan.bsky.social · Jun 17

1/2 The Why Go #Vegan 30 Day Challenge takes a look at a number of different aspects of veganism and plant based lifestyles, including Day 6 - The Animal Rights Position and a short interview with Animal Rights advocate Wendy McGovern, co host of The #AnimalRights Show.

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Why Go Vegan @whygovegan.bsky.social · Aug 27

Renowned animal rights activist and actor Peter Egan talks about how he came to go vegan in this short interview for the Why Go Vegan 30 Day Challenge

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The Unseen Link: How Our Treatment of Animals Echoes in Human Conflict - Why Go Vegan

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Why Go Vegan @whygovegan.bsky.social · Aug 26

Choosing a vegan lifestyle becomes more than just a diet; it becomes a powerful vote for peace. It is a refusal to participate in the systemic violence. Instead, it is an embrace of harmony and respect for all life.
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The Unseen Link: How Our Treatment of Animals Echoes in Human Conflict When we talk about going vegan, we often focus on the powerful, well-known reasons: the proven benefits […]

Why Go Vegan Short from Interview with Philip Murphy

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Why Go Vegan @whygovegan.bsky.social · Jun 12

1/3 🧘‍♂️ If you believe in our interconnectedness… how could you harm an animal? Because ultimately, you are harming yourself.

In this powerful moment from our interview with meditation facilitator Philip Murphy, he touches on the heart of virtue ethics

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The Real Health Superpowers of a Plant-Based Diet These days, you see headlines everywhere about the benefits of plant-based eating. But what’s the real story? For anyone new to […]

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Why Go Vegan @whygovegan.bsky.social · Aug 18

The key word here is “wholefood” – a diet built on grains, seeds, nuts, fruits, vegetables, beans, and pulses. These are the nutritional powerhouses that can help change your health for the better

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Why Go Vegan Short from Interview with Wendy McGovern

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Why Go Vegan @whygovegan.bsky.social · Jun 6

1/2 Animal welfare asks how can we use animals more kindly?
Animal rights asks why are we using them at all

In this clip from our interview Wendy, co host of The Animal Rights Show explains the important difference between rights & welfare positions
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Why Go Vegan Interview with Tivai

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Why Go Vegan @whygovegan.bsky.social · Aug 15

Tivai Seyenam organises vegan events & markets in Accra Ghana, chatting here about global veganism and the growth of plant based lifestyles for the Why Go Vegan 30 Day Challenge

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It’s Not a New Fad: The Surprising History of Plant-Based Diets (From Ancient Egypt to Today) You might be surprised to learn that veganism isn’t a modern invention. In […]

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Why Go Vegan @whygovegan.bsky.social · Aug 11

'This rich and global history shows that the case for #veganism is not new. It has been a constant thread throughout humanity, with key developments accelerating our progress over time'

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Why Go Vegan Interview with Jordi Casamitjana

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Why Go Vegan @whygovegan.bsky.social · Aug 4

Ethical vegan Jordi Casamitjana discusses vegan values, ethics and morals in this 10 minute interview for the Why Go Vegan 30 Day Challenge

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Why Go Vegan @whygovegan.bsky.social · Aug 4

3/3 , alongside an uplifting interview and a toolkit full of resources to help people transition away from using animals.

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Plant Based Food Fest Debuts at The Kia Oval London - Why Go Vegan

Why Go Vegan @whygovegan.bsky.social · Aug 4

2/3 Why Go Vegan 30 Day Challenge
Suitable for people new to plant based lifestyles and veganism, the challenge is free to join and you can sign up at any time and get started. Each day a different topic surrounding veganism and the benefits of plant based lifestyles is considered

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Why Go Vegan @whygovegan.bsky.social · Aug 4

Supporting vegan independent businesses is a key focus for Why Go Vegan, including our new vegan business directory + opportunities to reach new audiences at the Plant Based Food Fest London in October

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Why Go Vegan @whygovegan.bsky.social · Jun 12

The first @whygovegan.bsky.social Plant Based Food Fest London is coming to London this autumn at the prestigious Kia Oval Saturday October 11th - some 80 #plantbased traders including 8 street food caterers, showcasing the very best of the plant-based lifestyle
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Plant Based Food Fest Debuts at The Kia Oval London The first Why Go Vegan Plant Based Food Fest is coming to London this autumn at the prestigious Kia […]

Welcome to Why Go Vegan, a new traditional vegan education campaign focusing on veganism, animal rights and the benefits of plant based lifestyles, whilst promoting national and regional vegan events,...

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Why Go Vegan @whygovegan.bsky.social · Jun 12

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In addition there are two talks rooms – Healthy Lifestyle & Ethical Lifestyle – which will see a busy schedule of talks, presentations and food demos from some leading individuals from within the plant based community

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Why Go Vegan @whygovegan.bsky.social · Jul 15

Subscribe to our Youtube channel @whygovegancic for the complete set of interviews from our guests on the 30 day challenge

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Why Go Vegan @whygovegan.bsky.social · Aug 1

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Read more about the challenge here
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Why Go Vegan @whygovegan.bsky.social · Aug 1

3/4 Each day a different topic surrounding veganism and the benefits of plant based lifestyles is considered, alongside an uplifting interview and a toolkit full of resources to help people transition away from using animals.

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Join the 30 Day Challenge
Suitable for people already vegan as well as people new to plant based lifestyles and veganism, the challenge is free to join and you can sign up at any time and get started.

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