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Kartikeya Talreja: Ayurvedic Nutritionist
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Join us on Plant Your Seed Podcast as we welcome Jennifer White, who shares her transformative journey to veganism after a pivotal reading of Jonathan Safran Foer’s book, Eating Animals, an eye-opening experience gifted by her aunt and uncle. Discover how her path led her from vegetarianism to veganism and eventually to a key role at PETA UK, aligning her career with her ethical beliefs.
What You'll Learn:
- Jennifer's Vegan Transition: How and when Jennifer adopted a plant-based lifestyle.
- Family Reaction to Influential Book: Insights into her family’s reaction to the catalyst of her vegan journey.
- Realizations Post-Book: The moment Jennifer understood the full impact of the book on her views.
- Challenges in Vegan Transition: The difficulties Jennifer faced moving from vegetarianism to veganism.
- Professional Alignment with Values: How working for PETA UK helped Jennifer align her actions with her values.
- Health Improvements: Changes Jennifer observed in her health and well-being since going vegan.
- Impact on Athletic Performance: How her vegan diet has affected her running and athletic endeavors.
- Influencing Others: Jennifer's approach to changing people’s opinions about veganism.
- Social and Family Dynamics: The effects of Jennifer’s plant-based diet on her social and family life.
- Addressing Vegan Misconceptions: How Jennifer responds to misconceptions and criticisms about plant-based eating.
- Passion for Veganism: What drives Jennifer’s deep passion for vegan advocacy.
- Life Changes and Motivation: How being vegan has altered Jennifer's life and what keeps her motivated.
- Overcoming Cognitive Dissonance: Strategies to help others address and overcome cognitive dissonance related to diet and lifestyle.
- Professional Challenges: Challenges Jennifer faces in her role at PETA UK.
- Measuring Impact: How Jennifer assesses the effectiveness of her efforts in making a difference.
- PETA UK Initiatives: Current projects and involvements of PETA UK.
- Job Responsibilities: A look into Jennifer’s daily tasks and responsibilities at PETA UK.
- Addressing Apathy: How Jennifer handles apathy towards animal rights and veganism.
- Rewards of the Job: The most rewarding aspects of her work.
- Current Excitements: Exciting developments in Jennifer’s life and career.
- Source of Courage: Where Jennifer finds the courage to pursue her passions and make significant changes.
Timestamps:
- 0:52 - Transition to Plant-Based Diet
- 2:36 - Reaction to Jonathan Safran Foer’s Book
- 4:08 - Realization from the Book
- 5:42 - Challenges After Becoming Vegetarian
- 7:10 - Not Challenging the Status Quo
- 8:01 - Working for PETA UK
- 10:35 - Health Changes
- 11:52 - Vegan Diet and Running
- 14:08 - Influencing Opinions
- 15:34 - Impact on Social and Family Life
- 16:34 - Addressing Misconceptions
- 17:39 - Passion for Veganism
- 19:02 - Life Changes Due to Veganism
- 19:54 - Staying Motivated
- 21:13 - Assisting Cognitive Dissonance
- 22:16 - Challenges in Role
- 23:46 - Measuring Impact
- 25:49 - PETA UK Involvements
- 27:14 - Job Details
- 28:13 - Dealing with Apathy
- 29:33 - Rewarding Aspects of the Job
- 30:09 - Current Excitement
- 31:43 - Finding Courage
- 32:45 - Recommended Resources
- 37:40 - Contacting Jennifer White
Resources & Links:
- Contact Jennifer White and learn more about her initiatives: TikTok
- Recommended resources for transitioning to a plant-based diet: Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer
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