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July 24, 2026
#31 - Crime or Rescue? Inside Factory Farms with Rebecca Loviconi (Investigative Filmmaker)
<p>In this episode, we're joined by <strong>Rebecca Loviconi</strong>, an investigative filmmaker and photojournalist known for her documentary Slay, which exposes the fashion industry's use of fur and animal skins. Rebecca has spent years going undercover inside factory farms across Europe, China, and the US, documenting egg operations, fur farms, dairy farms, and feedlots most people will never see.</p><p>We talk about the disconnect between the products we consume and the animals they come from, the devastating reality of "winter lambing" in the wool industry, and the disturbing luxury market for baby animal skins.</p><p>We also get a first look at her upcoming documentary, Crime or Rescue, which follows activists who break the law to save animals from abuse, including the story behind the historic Ridglan Farms beagle rescue, and two activists whose real-life love story unfolded during filming.</p><p>To follow Rebecca's work and get updates on Crime or Rescue: find her on Instagram @rloviconi</p><p>Time stamps:</p><p>00:00 — Teaser</p><p>00:31 — Introduction</p><p>01:31 — Introduction by Rebecca</p><p>02:51 — Rebecca's Path from Journalism to Investigative Filmmaking</p><p>04:06 — Her First Time Inside a Factory Farm & Bearing Witness to Suffering</p><p>09:19 — Why People Stay Disconnected from Where Food Comes From</p><p>14:54 — Winter Lambing and the Truth Behind "Sustainable" Wool</p><p>18:45 — Going Undercover at a UGG Sheepskin Factory</p><p>20:11 — The Luxury Market for Baby Animal Skins</p><p>22:15 — Introducing Her New Documentary, Crime or Rescue</p><p>22:46 — A Love Story Born from Open Rescue</p><p>24:48 — Is It a Crime, or Is It a Rescue?</p><p>26:31 — Fighting for the Right to Rescue</p><p>28:52 — Inside a "High Welfare" Egg Farm</p><p>37:03 — The Hidden Factory Farms Behind the Pet Industry</p><p>38:50 — Freedom Through Information, Not Judgment</p><p>41:26 — Closing Message</p><p>Thanks for listening!!</p><p>Much love,</p><p>Farah Amber</p><p>Watch the podcast on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/0DJtvrrHA-U </p><p>Connect with me: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/farahamberr" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/farahamberr</a> </p><p>Connect with Rebecca: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rloviconi" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/rloviconi</a> </p><p>More links: <a href="https://hoo.be/itsfarahamber" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://hoo.be/farahamber" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://hoo.be/farahamber</a> </p><p>Contact me: farah@farahamber.com</p>
April 3, 2026
#30 - How to Talk to Non-Vegans Without Losing Your Friends with Dr. Melanie Joy
<p>In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Melanie Joy, a psychologist, founding president of Beyond Carnism, and the author of eight books, including the groundbreaking Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows.</p><p>Melanie breaks down the psychology of "Carnism”, the invisible belief system that conditions us to love some animals while eating others. We discuss why good people participate in harmful systems, how to handle the "annoying vegan" stereotype, and how to stay effective in our advocacy without burning out.</p><p>We also talk about:</p><ul><li>The Invisible Shield: Why people shut down when talking about animals</li><li>Vegan Allies: Why you don’t need everyone to go 100% vegan to make an impact</li><li>Navigating Relationships: How to talk to non-vegan family without the drama</li><li>The Pioneer Price: Managing the emotional toll of living in a non-vegan world</li><li>Sustainable Activism: Why self-compassion is a tool for the long haul</li></ul><p>To support Beyond Carnism & access free resources for advocates: go to https://www.carnism.org & https://www.veganadvocacy.org </p><p>Time stamps:</p><p>00:00 — Teaser</p><p>00:28 — Introduction</p><p>02:16 — Introduction by Melanie</p><p>03:30 — How Melanie's Vegan Journey Began</p><p>05:00 — Carnism: The Invisible Belief System</p><p>07:46 — Navigating Relationships with Non-Vegans</p><p>14:20 — Mental Health in Vegan Advocacy</p><p>15:22 — Good People Can Do Harmful Things</p><p>18:23 — The Importance of Effective, Non-Shaming Advocacy</p><p>21:43 — How to Break Through the Carnism Bubble</p><p>23:27 — The Importance of Impact over Argument</p><p>30:27 — Resources & Conclusion</p><p>Thanks for listening!!</p><p>Much love,</p><p>Farah Amber</p><p>Watch the podcast on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/WuVhOpb--20 </p><p>Connect with me: https://www.instagram.com/farahamberr Connect with Melanie Joy & Beyond Carnism: https://www.instagram.com/drmelaniejoy https://www.instagram.com/beyondcarnism https://www.carnism.org</p><p>More links: https://hoo.be/farahamber </p><p>Contact me: farahamberh@gmail.com</p>
March 13, 2026
The Truth About Fish Farming with Wasseem (Ethical Seafood Research)
<p>In this episode, we’re joined by Wasseem Emam, Founder and Executive Director of Ethical Seafood Research, an applied research organisation focused on improving the welfare of animals in aquatic food systems, particularly in low- and middle-income contexts. To date, ESR has helped improve the lives of over 300 million aquatic animals across 12 countries.Wasseem takes us behind the scenes of the fish farming industry, from earthen pond farms in Egypt and Kenya to the brutal realities of how fish are slaughtered, and what it actually takes to make change from the inside.We also talk about:- What aquaculture actually looks like and why it's so different from what you imagine- How ESR reached 1,000 fish farms in Egypt using a welfare assessment app- The cruel reality of how fish are killed and the more humane alternatives that exist- Why Wasseem changed his mind about salmon farming being the "gold standard"- The dark side of caviar and bluefin tuna farming- The fishmeal problem and how farmed salmon is affecting food security in Africa- The tension between animal welfare reform and animal rights abolitionTo learn more about Ethical Seafood Research and to support them, go to: <a href="www.ethicalseafoodresearch.org " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">ethicalseafoodresearch.org </a>Thanks for listening!!Much love,Farah AmberTime stamps:00:00 —Teaser & Intro01:59 — Introduction by Wasseem02:51 — Founding Ethical Seafood Research03:33 — Fish Welfare in the Industry | Aquaculture vs. Wild-Caught06:05 — Zanzibar Seaweed Farming Project09:28 —The Fish Welfare Assessment App11:29 — Monitoring Transparency & Welfare Standards14:05 — How Fish Are Slaughtered on Ice & Better Methods19:22 — Animal Rights vs Welfare 22:55 — Certification Labels27:12 — Octopus Farming28:50 — Salmon Farming 32:48 — Caviar Industry & Sturgeon Welfare38:07 — Bluefin Tuna Farming42:16 — Know Your Labels43:29 — The Fishmeal Problem & Fish In: Fish Out46:08 — Stocking Density & Species Diversity 50:56 — Industry Pressure Tactics53:22 — Eyestalk Ablation54:04 — Wild-Caught vs. Farmed & Closing Thoughts59:42 — ConclusionListen to the episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/2IMIEzcDwGEConnect with me: https://www.instagram.com/farahamberr Connect with Wasseem & ESR:https://www.instagram.com/wasseem.e https://www.instagram.com/ethicalseafoodresearch www.ethicalseafoodresearch.org More links: https://hoo.be/farahamber Contact me: farahamberh@gmail.com</p>
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