EBTV presents host Evita Ochel with featured guest Gene Baur in a dialogue about aligning with our values in eating and living, that includes compassion and respect for all species.
Gene Baur is an activist, cofounder and president of Farm Sanctuary — the leading farm animal protection organization in the United States.
An overview of topics covered in the video:
Gene shares about his journey of aligning with his values on compassion and respect for all species. (1:30)
How to expand consciousness and connect the dots about the animals we call “pets” and take care of and the farm animals we consider as commodities.(5:25)
- an exploration of humane farming and how this fits in with the values of respect and compassion
How to approach a shift in perspective on how we view farm animals. (9:30)
- how habitual action or convenience can block an alignment of values with actions
- the wide selection of vegan/plant-based foods available today
- an increased awareness about the horrors and abuse of animals within conventional and organic farming
- the rise of vegan culinary arts
- veganism in the mainstream
How to address the belief that “animals are here to serve as our food.” (15:45)
How raising animals for food affects the workers in slaughterhouses and factory farms. (18:00)
- utilizing our choice today to have our actions be in alignment with our values
- considering plant and animal impacts on diet, health and Earth
How the modern development of the unnaturally high animal-centric diet affects us. (22:35)
- health considerations of plant-based eating
- steps to take to transition from animal to plant-based diets
- the importance of challenging assumptions
- Resource: Protein in plant foods
The problems of staying vegetarian and consuming eggs and dairy. (27:45)
- understanding dairy farming
- understanding egg farming
How the Farm Sanctuary operates in terms of its vision, mission and values. (35:12)
- the modeling of a new relationship with animals
- the benefits of compassionate relationships with animals
Gene shares about the control we have over what we eat (38:27)
- the positive news of reduction in animal agriculture
- understanding how to break negative “rut” patterns
How to approach the industry and economic changes that will result as a result of animal agriculture reduction and elimination. (40:55)
- positive shifts and evolution that is taking place as we expand our consciousness
- new opportunities for people
- the importance of social connections, community and support
Guidance and advice for males to open their heart to a compassionate way of life without animal foods, like meat. (45:47)
- the potential physical strength derived from plant-based
Given Gene’s work of seeing the best and worst of humanity, he shares how he keeps his personal hope and compassion alive. (48:00)
Information on how to visit Farm Sanctuary. (49:22)
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