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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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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Ghazipur Wet Market Investigation: https://youtu.be/JjQuAKf6E1o?si=WtUBDa7PokAaBLq1