Published by Kindness with Amy
In our podcast, we delve into the world of plant-based living, exploring a wide range of topics such as ethics, health, and all the fascinating aspects that lie in between, all while featuring insightful conversations with special guests.
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In this episode, Amy sits down with Ulka Gupta for a raw, uncomfortable, and much-needed conversation about India’s complicated relationship with cows. We worship them, call them mothers, and place them at the centre of culture and religion - yet rarely question what happens behind the dairy, meat, and leather industries.Together, they unpack the hypocrisy, conditioning, and convenience that allow people to love cows in theory while ignoring their suffering in practice. A bold episode on compassion, culture, and the uncomfortable truth behind “Gau Mata.”#UlkaGupta #Bollywood #Veganism #Podcast
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𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝… 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧… 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝?In this intense and thought-provoking episode of Kindness with Amy, we sit down with 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐦 𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢 @voiceofvegans a powerful voice known for challenging misinformation, questioning societal norms, and breaking down uncomfortable truths around veganism, ethics, and human behavior.From growing up in a hardcore non-vegetarian household to witnessing a life-changing moment inside a slaughterhouse, Shivam shares the raw reality that completely transformed his perspective on animals, food, and morality.we dive deep into the psychological reasons why people say “plants feel pain” and how this often serves as a way to avoid moral responsibility. We uncover what actually happens inside slaughterhouses the reality that is rarely shown or discussed. The conversation challenges common arguments like “jobs will be lost” and explains why this is not a valid moral justification for harm. We also break down widespread myths around protein and B12, questioning whether we’ve been misled about nutrition.We explore why many influencers avoid debates on veganism, and whether it stems from lack of evidence or fear of being exposed. The discussion goes further into culture versus ethics — asking whether tradition should ever justify violence against vulnerable beings. At its core, this episode highlights that the real issue is not a lack of intelligence, but a lack of critical thinking and moral reflection.It also confronts uncomfortable truths about human nature, selfishness, and the ways we justify our choices. Finally, we tackle a powerful question 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞: 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐦, 𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬?Timestamps00:00 Trailer01:40 Introduction02:32 Why Shivam chose veganism04:39 Turning point at the slaughterhouse06:28 Childhood memory of animal killing08:41 “If we stop eating meat, people will lose jobs”14:26 Are humans naturally selfish?15:32 Importance of moral education and critical thinking18:59 One animal vs improving 100 animals – what should we choose?21:28 Different approaches to activism (welfare vs abolition)24:40 Why is Navjot Singh avoiding debate34:05 Why they want public debates36:33 Aman Duggal Controversy44:31 Protein and B12 deficiency debate49:28 Why mindset matters more than diet51:08 “Plants feel pain” argument54:08 Psychology behind justifying animal consumption56:45 Discomfort when beliefs are challenged59:36 Will everyone ever go vegan?1:00:02 One vegan vs 100 reducing consumption1:07:37 Biggest disappointment with humans1:10:33 Lack of sex education and its impact1:13:58 Thoughts on p*Řn and objectification1:16:18 Social media and extreme content exposure1:18:22 Reaction to disturbing animal cruelty video1:20:54 Questioning culture and religion1:27:43 Moral superiority argument about vegans1:28:51 Comparing veganism with past social movements1:30:54 Rise of anti-vegan content 1:32:04 “Not eating meat on Tuesday” logic1:36:17 Importance of critical thinking1:38:37 Veganism is not just for elites (South Delhi/Bombay myth). BeerBiceps questioned.1:40:53 Calcium and nutrition myths1:43:02 End
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We are joined by the fearless, radiant, and deeply compassionate 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐚 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚 — actor, entrepreneur, and a powerful voice for animals. Known for her strength on screen and her softness toward the voiceless, Karishma brings a rare blend of glamour and grounded humanity into a conversation that is raw, honest, and unforgettable.From the moment she walks in, Karishma speaks with disarming vulnerability about a transformation that reshaped her life, from once being afraid of dogs to becoming fiercely protective of animals and questioning the cruelty hidden in everyday systems we normalize.In this powerful episode, she opens up about awakening to animal suffering, her evolving relationship with food and fashion, and the emotional toll of witnessing violence against voiceless beings. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐡𝐲𝐩𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲.She shares her pride in India’s growing vegan movement, her conscious lifestyle shifts, and her dream of one day building a sanctuary for rescued animals. Beyond activism, the episode also explores her journey in entertainment navigating fame, protecting personal energy, and staying authentic in an image-driven industry.Through humor, fire, and deep sincerity, Karishma reminds us that change does not require perfection. It begins with awareness, courage, and small choices made consistently.If you care about animals, ethics, empathy, or simply want to hear a conversation that challenges the way we live, this episode will stay with you long after it ends.👉 Check out the full podcast to experience the conversation in its entirety.
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Today, we are joined by 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐮𝐤𝐡 - a celebrated 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫, 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫, 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚. Beyond the screen and spotlight, Genelia represents something far deeper: the courage to question long-held beliefs, the honesty to confront uncomfortable truths, and the compassion to change once you truly see.What started during COVID as a health experiment slowly became a powerful inner reckoning. 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭, 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐲 - until you stop and truly see it. She opens up about how motherhood reshaped her empathy, why she could no longer look at animals the same way, and how choosing a plant-based lifestyle helped her feel aligned with her values for the first time.The conversation challenges some of the 𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭, 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧, 𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧. Genelia breaks these ideas down with calm clarity, pointing out how the foods most Indian households grow up eating are already plant-based, and how fear around protein, strength, and nutrition is often driven by misinformation rather than facts. She also speaks candidly about 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜, 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐭, 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞.As the founder of Imagine Foods, Genelia dives into the real protein conversation in India explaining why deficiency is widespread across both vegetarians and non-vegetarians, how traditional foods like dals, millets, seeds, and legumes already hold the answers, and why food doesn’t need to be aggressive, extreme, or perfect to be impactful.This episode isn’t about preaching or perfection. It’s about questioning what we’ve been conditioned to accept, choosing kindness over convenience, and realising that change doesn’t come from force — it comes from awareness, empathy, and better information.👉 Watch the full episode of Kindness with Amy to hear Genelia Deshmukh’s powerful journey, unfiltered truths, and why she believes compassion is the future.
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In this explosive episode of Kindness With Amy, we are joined by 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚 - one of India’s most fearless and sharp-witted stand-up comedians, a former radio writer and voice-over artist who spent nearly two decades behind the mic before becoming a recognized face on stage and YouTube. Known for his bold viewpoints and unfiltered honesty, Sandeep brings a perspective few artists dare to voice publicly. Sundeep opens up about the 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐨𝐝, questions why India facing rape, unemployment, underfunded hospitals and overflowing wards keeps insisting that s𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧’𝐬 “𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦,” 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐭. He reflects on the 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐳𝐚, exposes how animal sacrifice and tradition continue unchecked in many communities, and shares his own shift away from meat after learning how doctors often give incomplete nutrition advice. He even speaks about what emotional repression in Indian men is really doing to society and why violence toward animals is never isolated violence. Raw, bold, emotional, and unsettling, this conversation forces us to ask: 𝐈𝐟 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨? 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨? Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 01:28 Introduction 03:51 How Sundeep got into stand-up comedy 07:25 Having doubts about your progress 10:03 Sandeep’s opinion on the Supreme Court order about dogs 15:03 Importance of gut microbiome 18:17 Government priorities are questionable 20:27 Sandeep’s story of starting and quitting non-veg 24:33 Don’t believe doctors blindly for nutrition 27:26 Every creature has a delicate role in the ecosystem 30:28 Can dogs be vegan? 36:59 Why Sundeep’s cook stopped eating meat 39:12 Hacks to quit smoking 43:47 Killing animals for God 46:13 Pigs decorating their houses 46:37 Why speaking for the ‘weak’ in society is important 47:43 How animals bring bliss to Sandeep’s life 53:40 Dogs vs human kids 57:08 Animals vs children in Gaza 1:01:57 Indian men, repression, and animal abuse 1:04:08 Why Sundeep doesn’t like Rekha Gupta, Vijay Goel, and others 1:07:13 End
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In this episode, we sit down with 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫, the 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐞𝐠 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥, 𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. One haunting video turned his life upside down at 38, awakening a purpose that has since transformed the global vegan movement. For over 14 years, he’s challenged industries built on exploitation, redefined what effective advocacy looks like, and inspired a new era of action for animals, the planet, and our collective conscience.The conversation dives deep into why social norms keep cruelty invisible — “𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐭.” It takes a hard look at 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲-𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐤 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.Matthew explains how 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐥 𝐟𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞.He emphasizes the need to shift from blaming individuals to exposing the cruelty of factory farming itself, reframing advocacy in a way that builds allies instead of resistance. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥-𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞, 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 “𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞” 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲. For the full conversation, examples, anecdotes and much more check out the full podcast!
1 hr 16 min
In this explosive and eye-opening episode of Kindness with Amy, we sit down with 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐯𝐢 𝐑𝐚𝐢, founder of 𝐔𝐝𝐠𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭, a courageous animal rights activist who has spent years working with major NGOs and witnessing their inner workings up close. With raw honesty, she exposes the harsh realities that many hesitate to speak about the 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝐞𝐠𝐨-𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 that often overshadow genuine compassion in animal welfare organizations. As the conversation unfolds, @manavi.rai.7 shares her firsthand experiences, revealing how many long-established NGOs have drifted far from their founding mission. She talks about trustees who treat these organizations as their personal property, where decisions are influenced more by politics and pride than by empathy and purpose. Amy and her guest peel back the layers of illusion to show how the very institutions built to serve animals sometimes end up serving their leaders instead.The discussion dives deep into the emotional side of activism, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝, and the courage it takes to question unethical practices in spaces meant for kindness. Together, they call for a much-needed 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥, 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧.This isn’t just another podcast episode; it’s a wake-up call. A bold reminder that kindness must come with truth, and that𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝. 👉 Watch the full episode now to uncover the truths that could redefine how you see activism and inspire you to stand for compassion that’s real, raw, and fearless.
44 min
We live in a world where animals scream and we scroll. Where kindness feels "feminine". And happiness? A marketing campaign. In this episode, Robin Singh — the man behind Peepal Farm, India’s most honest animal rescue and vegan farm — talks about: 🐄 Why empathy is dying (and why we let it) 🌱 What real happiness looks like beyond consumerism 🔥 How kindness can be rebellion in a cruel world 💭 The spiritual emptiness behind “doing good” for social media ❤️ And why saving animals might just be saving ourselves. Robin Singh is the founder of Peepal Farm, a rescue and recovery centre for injured and abandoned animals in Himachal Pradesh that doubles as a hub for conscious living and social impact. Before dedicating his life to compassion work, Robin was a successful tech entrepreneur — he founded E-junkie, a platform that helped creators sell digital goods easily. After years in the tech world, he sold his business and began searching for more meaningful work, eventually realising that his purpose lay in reducing suffering — for both humans and animals.In 2014, Robin and his partner Shivani Singh built Peepal Farm from the ground up in Dhanotu village near Dharamshala. The farm is run on a simple philosophy: “Do less harm, do more good, and influence others to do the same.” It’s not just an animal rescue centre — it’s a social experiment in sustainable living. Every structure is built with mud and salvaged materials, the team grows their own food, and everything, from the food they cook to the products they sell, is vegan and cruelty-free. The farm sustains itself through community stays, donations, and the sale of homemade goods, all while creating employment for local villagers.Today, Peepal Farm has become a symbol of compassionate entrepreneurship in India. Robin’s straightforward honesty, tech-sharp problem-solving mindset, and raw storytelling have inspired millions online to rethink their relationship with animals and consumption. His journey — from software founder to animal rescuer — is less about escape and more about alignment: building a life that reflects his values. As Robin often says, “The goal isn’t to save the world — it’s to make sure the world is a little less cruel because you existed.”#RobinSingh #PeepalFarm #Happiness #Podcast #VeganPodcast #AmyAela #KindnesswithAmy
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𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐢e 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐤𝐞, angel investor, entrepreneur, and ultrarunner, joins us to share his inspiring journey from nightlife entrepreneur to one of the most recognized voices in the plant-based movement. In this conversation, Louie reveals the moment a documentary pushed him to completely change his life, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐯𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬. He talks about 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲, 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐀 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧, and how red meat is directly linked to cancer risk. As an ultrarunner, he explains how a 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 even while completing challenges like 7 ultramarathons in 7 days across the UAE. We also dive into deeper topics: 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞, 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. Louie opens up about ethics, health, and the environment offering raw, honest insights that challenge outdated beliefs and encourage change. This is more than an interview! it’s a wake-up call about the food system, a celebration of resilience, and a roadmap for living with impact - Check out the full podcast now!
1 hr 17 min
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐞? In this gripping episode, we sit down with a multifaceted personality - 𝐑𝐚𝐡𝐮𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐚, State Executive Member of BJP Yuva Morcha Uttar Pradesh, Social Activist, General Secretary of Lucknow Sarrafa Association, Treasurer & Spokesperson of Chowk Sarrafa Association, Vice President of Lucknow Vyapar Mandal, President of Theatre & Film Welfare Association (UP), Vice President of Kalaripayattu Martial Arts Association (UP), and Founder of Anandi Magic World Waterpark & Resort. From exposing the painful truth of 𝐝𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐝, 𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝, 𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡, to questioning why society worships goddesses yet mourns the birth of a girl, this conversation hits hard. “A person who doesn’t love his daughter doesn’t love this earth,” he declares a line that will stay with you. The discussion doesn’t stop there. We dive into the 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐩𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲, where families with 8–10 children can’t provide proper education, prioritizing sons while daughters are ignored. He calls out this cycle as a 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 - a crisis India can no longer afford to ignore. And then comes a bold take on language and identity: 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. With striking examples from Bollywood to global commerce, he challenges the hypocrisy and emphasizes unity in communication over ego-driven divides. This episode is fearless, raw, and thought-provoking. Watch the full podcast now! because these are truths society can no longer run away from Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer 01:20 Introduction 01:45 Are Indians hypocrites in worshipping the cow? 06:20 Why do we give no moral rights to buffaloes but worship cows? 08:07 What can citizens do to save cows and buffaloes? 09:48 Can beef export really be stopped at the policy level? 11:11 Should traditions evolve with time? 15:04 Taking responsibility as citizens 20:28 Indians’ lack of civic sense and personal responsibility 28:08 But don’t plants also feel pain? 29:34 India’s overpopulation problem 37:57 Is having children in today’s time wrong? 42:50 Why do Indians prefer a boy child? 47:38 India’s illiteracy problem and possible solutions 54:34 India’s language divide 01:04:23 Why is India the world’s largest plastic polluter? 01:16:58 End #podcast #facts #india #viralvideo
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India is not lacking in money. It’s lacking in access. In trust. In fairness. The richest 1% own more than 40% of India’s wealth. The bottom 50% hold just 3%.Women earn only 63 paise for every rupee a man makes. 63 million Indians are pushed into poverty every year … just from healthcare costs.So, how do we keep talking about aspirational India when half the country can’t afford to get sick?This podcast is the exposé the nation needs…hosted by two women unafraid to ask what went wrong and who benefits. Because real empowerment doesn’t come from slogans. It comes from ownership, of money, of choices, of dignity.Financial inclusion isn’t just about bank accounts, it’s about breaking the intergenerational cycles that keep people poor, invisible, and dependent. Social investment isn’t charity. It’s strategy. It’s how we channel capital into people, not just profits.This isn’t just about the economy. It’s about who it’s working for, and who it’s leaving behind.Vinita Bali, a boardroom icon who knows the inside of capitalism… and Smita Ram, the co-founder of Rang De, fighting to democratize credit from the grassroots up.OUR GUESTS🌟 Vinita BaliVinita Bali is a globally respected business leader best known for her transformative tenure as Managing Director of Britannia Industries, where she turned the company into a modern FMCG powerhouse. With senior roles at Coca-Cola and Cadbury across multiple continents, she has deep insight into how capitalism and big business operate at scale. Today, she sits on several global and Indian boards, from Syngene International to Smith & Nephew, and is a vocal advocate for women in leadership, inclusive growth, and ESG. Sharp, strategic, and fearless in her commentary, Vinita brings the boardroom perspective on wealth, power, and how India’s economic engine serves—or fails—its people.🌱 Smita RamSmita Ram is the Co-Founder of Rang De, India’s pioneering peer-to-peer lending platform that democratizes credit for underserved communities—farmers, women entrepreneurs, and microbusiness owners who are often excluded from traditional banking. Since 2008, Rang De has enabled thousands of low-income households to access affordable loans, shifting the narrative from charity to empowerment. With her strong grounding in community-driven solutions, Smita is a passionate advocate for financial inclusion as a right, not privilege, breaking cycles of poverty with dignity, ownership, and opportunity. She brings the grassroots lens to the conversation on inequality—one rooted in the lived realities of everyday India. #Inequality #Farmers #India #Finance #IndiaFinance #FinancialDisparity #livinginindia #RangDe #VinitaBali #AmyAela
50 min
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 “𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝.” In India, the burden of infertility falls squarely and often brutally on women, even though 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐧. In this explosive episode, we sit down with 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩 𝐊. 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐝, a global authority on reproductive technologies, ethical innovation, and gender equity, to dismantle the lies, expose the exploitation, and challenge the patriarchy that fuels our fertility industry. We dive into jaw-dropping revelations about 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬, 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐭-𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐲 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧, and the alleged 𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐱 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 “𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐲” 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 quietly thriving in IVF clinics. We confront 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 50% 𝐢𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬, yet men escape scrutiny while women endure the needles, hormones, and shame. This isn’t just a conversation about medicine – it’s about power, profit, and the dangerous ethics shaping reproduction in modern India. Brace yourself: everything you thought you knew about infertility is about to be questioned. 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡! 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰.
47 min
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧… 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐞? In this thought-provoking episode of Kindness with Amy, we are joined by the distinguished 𝐃𝐫. 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐳 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐢 - a former cancer researcher, biomedical scientist, and founder of 𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘈𝘯𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. Dr. Harsini shares his compelling journey from the world of scientific research to becoming a global advocate for a more ethical and sustainable food system. Drawing on both data and lived experience, he explores the overlooked connections between animal agriculture, chronic disease, and systemic exploitation — urging us to 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠-𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐟𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. Together, we unpack the myths surrounding 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦. With clarity and compassion, Dr. Harsini challenges conventional narratives around dairy, meat, and health, while offering powerful insights into what a truly 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 could look like. This conversation is not just about food it’s about responsibility, awareness, and aligning our values with our choices. Watch the full episode to engage in a conversation that has the potential to shift perspectives and ignite meaningful change. #KindnessWithAmy #DrFarazHarsini #PlantBasedHealth #VeganEthics #CompassionInAction #Ahimsa #FoodSystemChange #VeganIndia #AnimalRights #Podcast #Interview
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This episode will challenge your biology, your beliefs, and your plate. In this unapologetically bold episode, we’re joined by 𝐀𝐫𝐣𝐮𝐧 𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐫 — content creator, author, educator, and outspoken animal rights activist for a no-holds-barred conversation that challenges everything you thought you knew about meat, morality, and modern-day myths. Arjun dives straight into the controversial claim that humans are biologically designed to eat meat, exposing the flaws in mainstream evolutionary theories and explaining why our anatomy, digestion, and thriving on a plant-based or even frugivorous diet point to a very different truth. We unravel the manipulative influence of the meat and dairy lobbies, revealing how the industries craft misleading narratives to keep consumers addicted and ignorant. Arjun also introduces listeners to “𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐱” a mind-bending parallel to 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐱 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠. The discussion cuts deeper as we confront the intersection of religion and animal slaughter. Arjun challenges commonly held beliefs about Hinduism being non-vegetarian and poses a soul-stirring question: 𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬? The conversation doesn’t shy away from social realities either — from the ridicule vegans face in day-to-day life and the dating scene, to public takedowns of controversial figures like Katie Hopkins, Arjun keeps it raw, real, and incredibly relevant. Whether you’re a long-time vegan, a curious skeptic, or someone on the fence, this podcast will disrupt your comfort zone — and maybe, your conscience. Buckle up for a deeply thought-provoking, sometimes uncomfortable, but ultimately empowering ride through science, spirituality, and the ethics of what’s on our plate. Timestamps 00:00 – Trailer 01:27 – Introduction 01:58 – Are humans designed to eat meat? 04:07 – Human brains became big because of meat 06:34 – Meat and dairy industry lobby 10:20 – Exposing the MEATRIX 14:33 – Hindu non-vegetarian meal? 17:00 – Will any god endorse animal slaughtering? 19:09 – Dating as a vegan 24:43 – Non-vegans making fun of vegans 27:07 – Chicken vs vegan alternatives 29:30 – Reacting to Katie Hopkins 31:07 – End
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In one of the most groundbreaking episodes yet, 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘮𝘺 welcomes 𝐃𝐫. 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐥𝐩 𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐧, a leading sexologist and psychosexual therapist, for a no-holds-barred conversation that could change 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐱, 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠. We rip the veil off 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 with renowned sexologist Dr. Sankalp Jain. Together, we dive deep into the shocking reality of how hormones are being manipulated through everyday foods especially cow milk laced with oxytocin and how this contributes to erectile dysfunction, infertility, and hormonal imbalances in women. We confront 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩*𝐫𝐧, unraveling its dangerous links to 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐮𝐧𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞. This conversation is not for the faint of heart, it’s a wake-up call. We expose𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧, how patriarchy subtly controls 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬, and why blaming women’s clothing is not just absurd but deadly. We talk about why older men chase younger women, why marriages often lose their spark, and what it truly takes to satisfy a partner emotionally, mentally, and sexually. Dr. Jain also breaks down the myths around kinks, fetishes, and whether watching porn counts as cheating. Most importantly, 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 83% 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞, 𝐲𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬. This episode is a loud, unapologetic demand for real sex education, healthier conversations, and freedom from shame. If you're ready to challenge what you’ve been taught about sex, food, relationships, and yourself — press play. This is the episode India needs.
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Breaking Nutrition Myths with James Wilks: From Carbs to Kids’ Health James Wilks elite MMA fighter, renowned trainer, and creator of The Game Changers joins us for a fearless, fact-packed deep dive into the most controversial topics in nutrition and fitness. From debunking the myth of meat’s superiority to plant protein, to dismantling anti-carb narratives and seed oil hysteria, James brings the same sharp intensity he’s known for in the ring. He takes on viral misinformation, confronts critiques of The Game Changers , and challenges dangerous myths—like the claim that a vegan diet is unsafe for kids. With science, clarity, and conviction, this episode cuts through industry-fueled confusion and delivers a masterclass in critical thinking. Whether you're plant-curious, passionate about performance, or just questioning the noise this is one conversation you don’t want to miss.
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In this deeply moving episode, two extraordinary changemakers sit down for a conversation that will stir your soul and awaken your conscience. We are joined by 𝐑𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 — National Award-winning actress, Padma Shri recipient, passionate social activist, and the founder of the Rudra Foundation. A powerful advocate for women’s empowerment, child welfare, and environmental conservation, she also serves as the Goodwill Wildlife Ambassador of Maharashtra. Alongside her is 𝐒𝐮𝐝𝐡𝐢𝐫 𝐊𝐮𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐚𝐫 ji, Senior Police Inspector in Mumbai and founder of the PAL Welfare Foundation, whose fearless commitment to animal welfare has made a real impact on the ground. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡: 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰. Raveena speaks from the heart about the damage we are causing and the kind of world we’re leaving for future generations. Her conviction is unwavering — real change begins with awareness, and silence is no longer an option.When Sudhir ji joins the conversation, it becomes even more powerful. Together, they 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐲𝐩𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 — 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬.They share their personal journeys of giving up meat, despite the cultural pressures, and challenge the common justifications people give for continuing to consume animals.The discussion flows into the undeniable benefits of choosing a cruelty-free lifestyle — for our health, for animals, and for the planet. They emphasize the urgent need to educate people, especially children, and instill compassion from a young age. They call on parents to lead by example, to raise children who understand kindness and responsibility.Sudhir ji brings a practical and empowering perspective, 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐲. The law, he reminds us, is on the side of the innocent — and can be used as a powerful tool to hold abusers accountable. They also shed light on how to safely confront cruelty and stand up for animals without endangering yourself.Raveena shares deeply emotional rescue stories that reveal the pain and resilience of animals, and the courage it takes to stand up for them. Together, they touch on the often-unspoken struggles faced by pet parents and rescuers — the judgement, the harassment, the lack of support — and how society must evolve to protect those who protect others.As the conversation nears its end, both guests leave listeners with a powerful message — especially for the youth. A message of hope, strength, and unshakable belief that change is possible, and that 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫, 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐫 — 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐬, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫. 🎧 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧. 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐭. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
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On this episode of Kindness With Amy, I speak to Gauri Maulekhi, who is an Indian animal rights activist and environmentalist known for her work in advocating for stronger animal protection laws in India. She is a Trustee at People For Animals India (PFA), one of India’s largest animal welfare organizations, and a key figure in driving legal and policy reforms for animal rights. 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗕𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲: She played a crucial role in securing a Supreme Court ruling against the illegal transportation and slaughter of animals during religious festivals, particularly in Uttarakhand and other northern states. 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲: She has worked extensively to improve regulations surrounding the treatment of animals in slaughterhouses, live markets, and transport. 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆: She has been instrumental in influencing government policies on animal welfare, including stricter enforcement of laws related to the protection of animals in captivity, factory farming, and testing. She has been recognized for her fearless activism, often taking legal routes to push for systemic change. Learn more about the ahimsa fellowship: https://ahimsafellowship.org/ Ghazipur Wet Market Investigation: https://youtu.be/JjQuAKf6E1o?si=WtUBDa7PokAaBLq1
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Amy of Kindness with Amy, speaks with UK Board Certified Dog Nutritionist, Claire - about misconceptions around dogs diets. 🎙️ Meet Claire Lucie – The Expert Revolutionizing Canine NutritionClaire Lucie is a globally recognized, CMA-registered canine nutritionist, award-nominated entrepreneur, and international speaker specializing in science-backed, plant-based diets for dogs. With clients in 65+ countries, Claire has helped thousands of dog parents transition their pets to fresh, anti-inflammatory diets to prevent disease, improve longevity, and enhance overall well-being.As the founder of Blacky’s Kitchen, Yuska Company, and Claire The Dog Nutritionist, Claire has dedicated her career to exposing the shocking realities of the pet food industry and providing evidence-based solutions for canine health. She has spent years analyzing over 1,000 scientific papers on the connection between diet and disease in dogs, making her one of the leading voices in plant-based canine nutrition.In this episode, Claire breaks down: ✔️ The hidden truth about commercial pet food 🛑✔️ Why most kibble is ultra-processed junk food 🤯✔️ The science behind plant-based diets for dogs 🌱✔️ How to transition your dog to a fresh, nutrient-dense diet 🐾Tune in for a fact-based, eye-opening conversation on how diet impacts canine health, disease prevention, animal welfare, and sustainability—and why everything you thought you knew about feeding dogs is about to change.📢 Don’t miss this episode—it could add years to your dog’s life!
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Join Kindness with Amy on an illuminating discussion about health and wellness with Neha Ranglani, who is an integrative nutritionist and health coach based in Mumbai, India, with over 16 years of experience in the field. She began her journey in 2008 after earning a degree in Home Science with a major in Dietetics. Throughout her career, Neha has assisted more than 20,000 individuals worldwide in achieving health independence by addressing various health concerns such as obesity, diabetes, thyroid disorders, PCOS, and infertility through natural and sustainable methods. Neha's approach to health emphasizes the body's innate ability to heal itself when provided with the right nutrition, thoughts, emotions, and actions. She integrates various aspects of a person's life, including relationships, career, joy, spirituality, environment, activity, sleep, and stress, to offer personalized and holistic health coaching. In addition to her coaching practice, Neha is a prolific author, having written three books in her "Reboot" series within a span of three years. She is also an active educator, conducting workshops and seminars in schools, colleges, corporates, and women's organizations to disseminate authentic health information. Her contributions have been featured in reputable magazines and publications, including Vogue and Grazia. Neha maintains an active online presence, sharing insights and engaging with a broader audience through her YouTube channel.Her dedication to promoting health and wellness has been recognized with several awards and honours, including the IFBA 2022 Health and Wellness Category award and the SHAKTI AWARD 2023.