Jamie's Corner

What the hell is up?! 

In this episode, I sit down with  ⁨@DrFarazHarsini⁩ , CEO of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection (ASAP), and campus coordinator Christian Maxey to talk about what we've learned after thousands of conversations on college campuses across the country. We dive deep into the question: What actually changes someone's mind?

We discuss:
- Why the vegan message should never be watered down
- Why "bigger cages" and welfare reforms miss the point
- How one conversation can completely change someone's life
- The psychology behind effective outreach
- Why universities are the most important battleground for animal rights
- How ASAP is building the future of the vegan movement
- Practical outreach tips you can start using today

This isn't just a conversation about activism—it's about creating a world where going vegan isn't an accident, but an intentional choice everyone has the opportunity to make.
If you've ever wondered how to become a more effective advocate for animals, this episode is for you.

If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it. Every share helps more people hear the message the animals need us to spread.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Why Bigger Cages Aren't the Answer
00:47 Meet the Guests
02:10 What Is Allied Scholars?
04:46 The Central Vegan Message
06:20 One Conversation Can Change a Life
07:48 Animals Are Not Commodities
09:46 Life on the University Tour
12:12 A Day in the Life of an Activist
14:33 The Outreach That Stops Students in Their Tracks
19:29 Why We Never Water Down the Vegan Message
20:36 Tips for Effective Vegan Outreach
23:20 Bringing Every Conversation Back to the Animals
26:17 Common Excuses (And How to Respond)
28:49 How to Get Started in Activism
31:10 Why People Disconnect from Animal Suffering
37:00 The Importance of Vegan Community
40:44 Can One Person Really Make a Difference?
41:21 Where to Find Allied Scholars
42:30 Why Your Support Matters
43:30 What Is the Purpose of Your Life?
45:22 Final Thoughts

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What happens when a rebellious New York kid raised around yoga ends up arrested for armed robbery—and then dedicates his life to spiritual practice?

In this episode of Jamie's Corner, I sit down with senior Jivamukti Yoga teacher Jules Febre to discuss his remarkable journey from growing up around Sharon Gannon and David Life, to discovering yoga through personal hardship, to becoming one of the most respected teachers in the Jivamukti tradition.

We dive into suffering, karma, trauma, activism, veganism, ahimsa, parenting, spiritual bypassing, and one of the biggest questions facing the yoga community today:
Can someone truly practice nonviolence while continuing to eat animals?

Whether you're a yogi, vegan, activist, or simply someone trying to live with more compassion, this conversation offers a thoughtful and nuanced exploration of what it means to put spiritual principles into practice.

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Can someone fully embody ahimsa without being vegan?

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🕙 CHAPTER MARKERS:
00:00 What Makes a Great Teacher?
00:52 Meet Jules Febre
01:08 Growing Up Around Jivamukti Yoga
02:31 India at 13 & Rejecting Yoga
05:20 Arrested for Armed Robbery at 17
07:32 The Moment Yoga Changed Everything
08:13 Why Suffering Can Be a Teacher
12:13 How Yoga Helps Us Navigate Life
13:35 Holding Opposing Truths at Once
15:18 Asana, Presence & Awareness
16:06 Karma, Trauma & The Body Keeps the Score
19:26 Spiritual Bypassing Explained
20:56 The Responsibility of Yoga Teachers
23:28 Ahimsa, Veganism & Social Justice
24:57 How Can a Yogi Not Be Vegan?
26:08 Reducing Suffering vs. Vegan Identity
29:59 Teaching Beyond the Echo Chamber
31:25 Why Jules Became Vegan
35:15 Raising a Vegan Child
40:24 Parenting in a Non-Vegan World
41:32 Why Food Choices Feel So Personal
42:01 Staying Inspired After 20+ Years of Teaching
44:06 Learning Through Curiosity & Humility
46:08 Liberation Lab & Final Thoughts
47:26 Outro

What the hell is up?

In this episode of Jamie’s Corner, I sit down with Anmol, an animal rescuer and caretaker at Govardhan Eco Village in India, where I’ve been spending the past month during my Jivamukti Yoga training.

We talk about the reality of animals in India — from the millions of stray dogs living on the streets to the complicated relationship people have with cows, dairy, and traditional culture.

Anmol shares his story of growing up eating animals while rescuing them… and the moment he realized he couldn’t keep doing both.

We also dive into some big questions:
• Why do people sometimes harm animals?
• What is the most effective way to reduce suffering?
• Is euthanasia ever ethical?
• What role does spirituality and yoga play in animal rights?
• And can traditions evolve toward greater compassion?

We also talk about the real solution to the stray dog crisis in India: spay and neuter programs that prevent millions of animals from being born into suffering. Helping animals here is surprisingly affordable — and Anmol has started an animal shelter here with two operating rooms for spay and neuter costing under $25 per surgery.

This conversation is honest, sometimes uncomfortable, and ultimately hopeful. Because change doesn’t happen overnight… but it does start with a conversation.

DONATING TO ANMOL AND SHELTER:
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🕙 CHAPTER MARKERS:
00:00 Cold open: “Why are we drinking another species’ milk?”
00:52 Intro: Jamie + Anmol at the Govardhan Eco Village
01:54 What this episode covers (solutions + Anmol’s story)
02:17 Growing up in India + how animals are treated
04:47 The contradiction: rescuing animals while eating them
06:45 Why cruelty happens (frustration, survival, scapegoating)
09:27 How Govardhan Eco Village’s animal care evolved
12:00 Sharon Gannon’s impact 
16:43 How Anmol got into animal rescue
20:05 Burnout, grief, and staying in the work
21:40 Biggest solution in India: spay/neuter + community care
24:08 Euthanasia: karma vs ending suffering
26:23 Jamie’s personal story about her dog
31:58 The temple dog Mangul + animals and death
35:42 The stray dog crisis + why sterilization is the answer
37:21 What animals live at GEV + gaushala context
42:01 Dairy ethics debate + “why not outlaw dairy?”
50:10 The ideal future: stop breeding domesticated animals into existence
55:56 “We’re thriving, not surviving” (vegan is possible)
01:00:22 Future vision + building programs/sanctuary
01:05:14 Handling resistance: plant seeds, don’t impose
01:15:56 How far donations go + wrap / links

What the hell is up everyone? Today’s episode is a hard one… but an important one.

I’m sitting down with Bonnie Klapper (animal rights lawyer) and Brandy Cherven (Executive Director of Run 2 the Rescue) to talk about the reality of the dog meat trade — what’s actually happening beyond the headlines, beyond the Yulin festival, and beyond the myth that this is just “cultural.”

We break down:
• How rescue operations actually work
• The massive paperwork + costs to bring dogs to safety
• The emotional toll of watching cruelty — and how they keep going
• Heartwarming rescue stories (bring tissues)
• Why saving one life still matters

This conversation isn’t just about dogs in China. It’s about the line we draw. Why do we love one animal on the couch… and eat another on a plate? Why does cruelty shock us in one context but feel normal in another? If you’ve ever felt outraged watching footage from Yulin… this episode will challenge you to expand that compassion across the board.

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Website: https://run2therescue.com
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They need:
• Adopters in the U.S.
• Transport volunteers
• Grant writers
• Video editors
• Fundraising support
If we can’t get the dogs here — they don’t get out.

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🕙 CHAPTER MARKERS:
00:00 Content Warning + The Dog Meat Trade: What’s Really Happening
00:59 Meet Bonnie Klapper + Brandy Cherven (Run 2 the Rescue)
01:58 How It Started: Sunny, Charlie, and Going All-In on Rescue
06:17 Myth-Busting: Yulin vs. 365 Days a Year + “Humane” Illusions
09:35 The Rescue Reality: Paperwork, Costs, Vetting, and Placement
10:06 “Why Save 1?” Effective Altruism, the Train Track, and Moral Worth
13:19 Why It Persists: Demand, Superstition, and the Global Cruelty System
18:04 Case Study: 77 Lab Beagles (Mass Rescue with No Plan)
20:49 Who They Save: Seniors, Injured Dogs, Truck Interceptions
24:05 Trauma + The Rule of 3’s (3 Days / 3 Weeks / 3 Months)
32:29 How They Survive Emotionally (and Why It’s Worth It)
34:55 Brandy’s Breaking Point: Naming “Mercy”
39:08 How You Can Help: Editing, Fundraising, Grants, Adopter Network
43:02 The Empathy Bridge: “Organic Dog” Demo + Extending Compassion
49:00 What’s Next: Beijing Expansion + Quarantine + Meeting the Dogs
59:45 Where to Find/Support Run 2 the Rescue + Wrap

What the hell is up? In this episode of Jamie’s Corner, I sit down with longtime animal rights advocate and PETA veteran Ashley Byrne to unpack a difficult but necessary conversation: how infighting, online drama, and activist-on-activist attacks are weakening the animal rights movement—and why powerful industries benefit from it.From trolls and bots to clout-chasing creators and even historical examples of infiltration, this episode explores how division is manufactured, why it spreads so easily online, and how activists can protect their energy, their mental health, and the animals by staying focused on the bigger picture.This is a conversation about unity without uniformity, disagreement without destruction, and how to handle conflict in a way that actually creates change.If you care about animals, activism, or social movements—this episode is essential listening. Key topics:• Why activist infighting is so damaging• Industry smear campaigns and division tactics• “Vegan-on-vegan” harassment and misinformation• How to respond to trolls without fueling them• Self-care and emotional regulation for activists• Why the animals don’t care about our politics🎧 Jamie's Corner is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube!

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🕙 CHAPTER MARKERS:
00;00;00;00 — Why Division Weakens Movements
00;02;05;12 — Unity for the Animals (Episode Purpose)
00;03;41;25 — When Attacks Come From Inside the Movement
00;06;08;08 — There’s No “Right” Way to Be an Activist
00;09;27;23 — Industry Smear Campaigns & Manufactured Conflict
00;14;26;03 — How the Outside World Sees Vegan Infighting
00;20;19;00 — Infiltration, Bots, and Paid Division
00;24;11;07 — Healthy Disagreement vs Destructive Drama
00;37;31;25 — Self-Care, Equilibrium & Activist Longevity
00;58;47;03 — Final Reminder: It’s About the Animals