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The Glen Merzer Show: Author of Hungry Beautiful Animals
No full textIn this conversation, Matthew Halteman, author of \u27Hungry Beautiful Animals\u27, discusses his journey to veganism, influenced by his bulldog Gus, and the philosophical underpinnings of his beliefs. He emphasizes the importance of reframing veganism from an obligation to an opportunity for flourishing, exploring the diverse paths individuals can take towards a vegan lifestyle. The discussion also touches on the role of family legacy in shaping one\u27s philosophical outlook and the need for a compassionate approach to vegan advocacy. In this conversation, the host and guest explore the intersection of philosophy and food ethics, discussing the importance of humility over superiority in ethical considerations. They delve into the practicality of philosophy in everyday food choices, the moral consensus against concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs), and the skepticism surrounding regenerative agriculture and cultivated meat. The discussion highlights the potential of technology in food advocacy and concludes with a reflection on how veganism can lead to a more abundant and diverse diet
Seeing Ourselves as Aspiring Vegans: A Radical New Approach to Going Vegan with Hungry Beautiful Animals Author Matthew C. Halteman
No full textMore Plants: A Vegan Podcast By Brownble
Every now and then I read a book that creates such an impact in the way I see things that I can’t keep it to myself. I feel the need to reach out from my microphone and into your headphones and lure you with an invisible finger with the smell of fresh vegan croissants, out of your chair, only this time, to your local bookstore, to get what I now consider to be the best book on veganism I’ve ever read. Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to Matt Halteman author of the book in question: Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan. He is a professor of philosophy at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan and fellow at the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, UK
Did You Bring the Hummus? Episode 120 - Hungry Beautiful Animals
No full textToday, I am joined by Philosopher and author of Hungry Beautiful Animals, Matthew Halteman. Matt is is professor of philosophy at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a fellow at the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics in the UK. He is the author of Compassionate Eating as Care of Creation and co-editor of Philosophy Comes to Dinner: Arguments about the Ethics of Eating.
His book Hungry Beautiful Animals, of which we talk a lot about, is a heartfelt, humane, and humorous exploration of how going vegan can bring abundance into our lives.
This is such a rich conversation of veganism, morality, abundance, leading with love, and the parallels we observe in the state of our world right now, Matt and I dig in deep with a lot of care, love, and laughs
Professor Matthew Halteman on Ethics, Animals, and Awe
No full textAccording to Oxford researcher Joseph Poore, going vegan is “the single biggest way” to reduce our environmental impact on Earth. Yet for many, the journey begins not with data, but with a gut-level realization about compassion, identity, and joy. That’s exactly what came to life in a powerful and heart-opening conversation between host Cheryl Moss and Professor Matthew Halteman on the Better Life for Animals Podcast. A philosopher at Calvin University and author of Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan, Halteman shared how awe, humor, and hope—not guilt—can transform hearts and eating habits
From Philosophy to Flourishing: A Compassionate Case for Going Vegan with Matthew C. Halteman
No full textThere’s a way to talk about going vegan that doesn’t involve shame, blame, or rigid rules. A way that invites people in, instead of pushing them away.
Philosopher and author Matthew C. Halteman, has written one of the most generous, wise, and unexpectedly funny books I’ve read in a long time—Hungry, Beautiful Animals. It’s a love letter to what’s possible when we stop arguing about “being vegan” and start embracing the abundance that can come from going vegan.
Matt is professor of philosophy at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a fellow at the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics in the UK.
In this conversation, Matt and I explore the role of family legacy, inner conflict, and philosophy in shaping our choices—and how compassion must be at the heart of advocacy if we want real change.
We speak about what it means to approach others as “vegans in waiting,” the metaphors that make change feel safe rather than threatening, and how joy—not obligation—is the most powerful fuel for transformation
Philosophical Help for the Reluctant Vegan
No full textWhat can a philosopher teach us about veganism and how to make the change when confronted with old habits, latent desires, and an apprehension of the difficulty the adjustment would mean to those who share our dinner tables?
That’s the focus of this episode. Host Joseph Grove talks to Matthew C. Halteman, Ph.D., a professor of philosophy at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Mich., and a fellow at the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics in the UK. He is the author of “Compassionate Eating as Care of Creation” and co-editor of “Philosophy Comes to Dinner: Arguments about the Ethics of Eating.”His new book, “Hungry Beautiful Animals,” was released last November and is a heartfelt, humane, and humorous exploration of how going vegan can bring abundance into our lives.
The conversation briefly references various philosophical angles that touch on the issue of veganism but focuses on practical ways to consider making the ethical change to a lifestyle that eschews inclusion of animal-sourced products.
To learn more about “Hungry Beautiful Animals” and Dr. Halteman, visit HungryBeautifulAnimals.com.
The Animal Wellness podcast is produced by Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy. It focuses on improving the lives of animals in the United States and abroad through legislation and by influencing businesses to create a more humane economy. The show is hosted by veteran journalist and animal-advocate Joseph Grove
Hope for the Animals Podcast: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan with Matthew Halteman
No full textCan you use some positive news for the new year? We’ve got you covered with this interview! Matthew Halteman has written a book called Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan and it is full of positive vegan vibes. Matthew is a professor of philosophy at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and fellow in the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, UK. He is the author of Compassionate Eating as Care of Creation and coeditor of Philosophy Comes to Dinner: Arguments About the Ethics of Eating.
Matthew puts a hopeful spin on going vegan in his new book and helps us to frame the issue with positivity and joy. Hope and Matt explore veganism as a philosophy and how we can deepen the vegan conversation to apply to every aspect of life. Matt shares how he feels that love is a crucial component to a vegan life, both self-love and love for others. They also get into the psychological aspects of vegan arguments and confrontations and effective communication
NBSV 208: Matthew C. Halteman on the joyful case for going vegan
No full textVeganism isn’t about saying no; it’s about saying yes. Philosophy professor and author Matthew C. Halteman joins me to make the joyful case for going vegan. It’s an invitation to live in alignment with your values — and eat ridiculously good food while you’re at it. We dig into why most people already want a more vegan world (even if they don’t call themselves vegan yet), how to move from guilt and obligation to abundance and flourishing, cognitive dissonance (why people get defensive about veganism even when they agree with you), how to be an actually effective advocate without burning out or blowing up every family dinner, and much more. Matt also shares his own journey from meat lover to ethical vegan, how his dog Gus changed his worldview, and why he thinks veganism should feel like possibility, not pressure. Important topics we discussed: \u3e\u3e The idea of our “inner family” (from Internal Family Systems therapy) and how veganism can harmonize it \u3e\u3e Why going vegan isn’t about stopping something terrible, but starting something beautiful \u3e\u3e The importance of patience, failure, and joy in any long-term lifestyle change
\u3e\u3e Karina’s upcoming TEDx talk on a very similar subjec
Best Books on Veganism: Hungry Beautiful Animals
No full textIt is rare that after 12 years of being vegan I come across a book on veganism that surprises me with such a jolt that I find myself dedicating not one podcast episode to it but two.
If you missed last week\u27s episode of the podcast I sat down to have the most thrilling chat with Matthew Halteman, author of the book Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan, professor of philosophy at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and fellow in the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, UK, and although he articulates the essence of this book much better than I ever could, I wanted to do what we do with the books we find to be incredibly inspiring, to beg the people that sit in a circle in our figurative living room, all clutching their own paper gems to discuss, and beg them to make this the next book club pick. The great news is that when we have a book club episode in the More Plants Podcast, we have no one to convince, other than all our listeners when I say, whether you\u27re a new vegan, veg curious, a seasoned vegan, or someone grappling with the ethics of eating animals, you must get this book, and I\u27ll share why in today\u27s episode
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