Vegan Voices Unhinged

About Vegan Voices Unhinged

Join Steve and Lorraine as they dive into the world of veganism—why they chose this lifestyle, how they spread the message, and the unexpected love story that started with a swipe. Honest, fun, and a little unhinged. "Vegan Voices Unhinged" is where compassion meets conversation—with a twist. Hosted by Steve and Lorraine, a couple who met on Hinge and bonded over their love for plants, this podcast dives deep into the world of veganism. From personal stories about why they chose this lifestyle to tips on effective outreach and navigating a plant-based life in a modern world, nothing is off the table (except animal products!). Expect honest chats, a dash of humor, and plenty of unfiltered takes on food, ethics, and sustainability. Whether you’re vegan, curious, or just here for the conversation, join us as we unhinge the talk around living kindly.

Publisher

Lorraine and Steve

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Nov 2025

Latest episode

16 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

46 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Oct 2026

   Humanely Raised. Family Farmed. Molly Elwood, Founder of Elwood Dog Meat – Revised

   Summary Lorraine and Steve are joined by Molly Elwood, founder of Elwood Dog Meat, to discuss her journey to veganism, the role of satire in animal advocacy, and why creative activism can spark meaningful conversations. Molly shares how Elwood Dog Meat uses humour, visual contrast, and provocative messaging to challenge assumptions about animals and food, encouraging people to question speciesism and animal exploitation. The conversation explores the personal side of vegan advocacy, including overcoming the fear of speaking up, handling criticism, and building confidence in discussing veganism. Molly also reflects on different forms of activism, from street outreach and educational campaigns to organisations such as Viva! and Anonymous for the Voiceless, arguing that the most sustainable and effective activism is often the kind people genuinely enjoy doing. Key Timings 00:00 Introduction to Molly Elwood and Elwood Dog Meat 02:00 The chicken wings moment that changed Molly's relationship with meat 03:20 The video that inspired Molly to go from vegetarian to vegan 07:30 Fear, confidence, and learning to ask for vegan options 10:20 Early vegan debates and building a toolkit of responses 12:20 Why veganism can change your entire life 14:30 How Elwood Dog Meat activism works online and on the street 16:00 Challenging marketing, labels, and humane-washing 17:00 How the Elwood outreach table starts conversations 18:40 Different activist styles and why they all matter 22:20 Handling abuse, death threats, and online backlash 25:40 Why sustainable activism should be enjoyable 26:30 The oversized A-frame and passive activism 29:00 Flyers, coupons, and solo outreach 31:20 How Elwood materials are being used around the world 33:30 Common assumptions about veganism that deserve reconsideration 35:10 Molly's favourite vegan meals in Portland and Brighton 37:00 Molly's Vegan Camp Out talk 39:00 The deeper idea behind the Elwood concept 42:20 Ways listeners can use Elwood resources in their own activism 44:20 Closing reflections and thanks Resources Elwood Dog Meat Elwood Dog Meat Resources & Outreach Materials Anonymous for the Voiceless Viva! Vegfest UK Vegan Camp Out Keywords Veganism, vegan activism, ethical veganism, animal rights, animal advocacy, animal agriculture, Elwood Dog Meat, vegan outreach, vegan communication, speciesism, animal exploitation, street activism, Cube of Truth, sustainable activism.

2. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Humanely Raised. Family Farmed. Molly Elwood, Founder of Elwood Dog Meat

   Summary Lorraine and Steve speak with Molly Elwood, founder of Elwood Dog Meat, about her journey to veganism, how she uses satire to challenge assumptions about animals and food, and why creative, playful activism can spark meaningful conversations. The discussion explores the emotional side of vegan advocacy, from navigating awkward early conversations and learning to speak confidently about veganism to dealing with criticism. Molly explains how Elwood Dog Meat uses humour, visual contrast, and provocation to plant a seed of awareness. The conversation also compares a range of activist approaches, including Elwood outreach tables, Viva!, and Anonymous for the Voiceless. Molly shares her belief that the most effective long-term activism is often the kind that people genuinely enjoy doing. Key Timings 00:00 Introduction to Molly Elwood and Elwood Dog Meat 02:00 The chicken wings moment that changed Molly's relationship with meat 03:20 The video that inspired Molly to move from vegetarian to vegan 07:30 Fear, confidence, and learning to ask for vegan options 10:20 Early vegan debates and building a toolkit of responses 12:20 Why veganism can change your entire life 14:30 How Elwood Dog Meat activism works online and on the street 16:00 Challenging marketing, labels, and humane washing 17:00 How the Elwood outreach table starts conversations 18:40 Different activist styles and why they all matter 22:20 Handling abuse, death threats, and online backlash 25:40 Why sustainable activism should be enjoyable 26:30 The oversized A-frame and passive activism 29:00 Flyers, coupons, and solo outreach 31:20 How Elwood materials are being used around the world 33:30 Common assumptions about veganism that deserve reconsideration 35:10 Molly's favourite vegan meals in Portland and Brighton 37:00 Molly's Vegan Camp Out talk 39:00 The deeper idea behind the Elwood concept 42:20 Ways listeners can use Elwood resources in their own activism 44:20 Closing reflections and thanks Keywords Veganism, vegan activism, animal rights, ethical veganism, animal agriculture, Elwood Dog Meat, animal advocacy, vegan outreach, vegan communication, Cube of Truth, speciesism, animal exploitation, street activism. Resources Elwood Dog Meat (https://www.elwooddogmeat.com/) Elwood Dog Meat Resources & Outreach Materials (https://www.elwooddogmeat.com/resources) Anonymous for the Voiceless (https://www.anonymousforthevoiceless.org/) Viva! (https://viva.org.uk/) Vegfest UK (https://www.vegfest.co.uk/) Vegan Camp Out (https://www.vegancampout.co.uk/) Search Keywords Molly Elwood, Elwood Dog Meat, ethical veganism, vegan outreach, how to talk about veganism, vegan debate, Cube of Truth, animal exploitation, vegan campaigns, sustainable activism, speciesism, animal advocacy resources, dog meat campaign.

3. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Vegan pet nutrition and the science behind Just Be Kind pet food with Dr. Arielle Griffiths

   Summary Lorraine and Steve speak with Dr. Arielle Griffiths, veterinary surgeon and founder of Just Be Kind Pet Food, about her transition to veganism, why she started feeding her own dog a plant-based diet, and how science is changing the conversation around pet nutrition. The episode focuses on the ethics and practicalities of vegan dog and cat food, plus the role pets can play in activism. In this episode, Arielle explains how her son first inspired her vegan journey, why her dog Ruff became the motivation for everything she does, and how products like Biobuddy and SolaVegital are being used to support healthier, more sustainable feeding choices. Key points Dr. Arielle Griffiths founded Just Be Kind as a UK-based plant-based pet food company. She became vegan about six and a half years ago after her son went vegan first. Her veterinary training included very little nutrition education, which pushed her to research pet nutrition deeply. She says adding more plants improved health outcomes in dogs, especially with inflammatory and skin issues. Biobuddy is described as a cold-pressed superfood using biofermentation protein. She believes transitioning one dog to a vegan diet can be a powerful form of activism. Arielle says the most rewarding part of her work is seeing dogs improve and then hearing from owners who become vegan. The episode also explores vegan cat food and the challenge of replacing fish-based diets. She argues that algae oil and fermentation protein offer more sustainable alternatives. Timeline 00:00 - Welcome to Dr. Arielle Griffiths and the mission behind Just Be Kind 02:07 - Why Vegan Campout felt emotional and surreal 04:42 - Launching Biobuddy and the move toward biofermentation protein 09:42 - What inspired Arielle’s vegan journey 14:06 - The hardest and best parts of becoming a vegan vet 15:31 - How veterinary practices are starting to use plant-based pet food 17:54 - Why transitioning one dog can be effective activism 19:20 - The challenge of creating vegan cat food 20:14 - Why Arielle says cats should not be fed fish 24:24 - Krill, ocean depletion, and algae oil as an alternative 25:48 - The case for rethinking fish-based pet food 28:55 - Why Arielle believes vegan diets are healthier for dogs and cats 31:29 - Keeping faith that change is possible 32:26 - Favorite vegan restaurant and dessert picks 34:26 - Final call to ask pet owners to rethink their pets’ diets Key search words vegan pet nutrition, plant-based dog food, vegan cat food, Just Be Kind Pet Food, Dr. Arielle Griffiths, biofermentation protein, pet activism, sustainable pet food, algae oil, veterinary nutrition Resources Just Be Kind website: https://justbekindpetfood.com (https://justbekindpetfood.com) Notable quotes Copy “It is a form of activism to transition dogs onto plant-based foods.” Copy “You can’t argue with science.” Copy “Dreams do come true.” Action items If you know someone with a dog or cat, encourage them to consider whether a plant-based option could work for their pet. Revisit assumptions about fish-based pet food and where those ingredients come from. Look at pet health through the lens Arielle emphasizes: inflammatory issues, skin conditions, digestion, and long-term wellbeing.

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