In a world where there seems to be so much conflict and veganism offers the basis for not contributing to the violence, why do people react so strongly when we talk about veganism? This topic and a wide range of what it is to be vegan (and remain strong and sane) in a non-vegan world is explored on this podcast Your Vegan Friend Tonia.
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Why animal activists and vegans don’t feel understood by other people by Clare Mann As a psychologist with over twenty years experience, I admit that I have a mental health disorder. Some professionals might say I have an eating disorder because I am vegan. Others would show concern that I regularly feel anxious, depressed, experience…
Originally published on the veganindepent.com (no longer running) You are not alone: mental health in vegans and animal activists Mental anguish is common among vegans and animal rights activists, but there is help out there. Like many vegans and animal activists, Sydneysider Lyndsay Doyle has experienced intense mental suffering relating to her veganism. Fighting pain from…
Imagine picking a ripe lemon off a tree, cutting it in half and then in quarters. You then lick your fingers, sticky with sharp lemon juice. You then take one quarter and rub it across your mouth and teeth. With your head back, you take another quarter, bursting with juice, and squeeze it into your…
In this interview with the animal rights campaign group ANDA in Brazil, Clare Mann shares her work in animal social justice
We all come into veganism through different paths – mostly ethics, health, or environmental concerns. However, once we become aware of the ethical imperative of veganism, our lives change. We see things we didn’t see before and the polarised position between veganism and carnism becomes stronger. As vegans, we have a dilemma. The more we…
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