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I asked animal rights activist Jessica Nieves to come on the podcast after hearing from previous guest and founding director of The Barnyard Sanctuary, Tamala Lester what an absolute powerhouse, force for good she is!

I was intrigued.

Jessica has a background in Early Childhood Education, is mother to 3 little miracles and has been a grassroots animal rights activist for several years. She is also a dedicated volunteer, as well as the Board Vice President at the Barnyard Sanctuary – her “happy place!”

Jessica seems fearless in her activism. I want to know and share how she manages to hold back or at the least, handle the darkness that accompanies knowing what happens to animals. Knowing we’ve been lied to. Realising most people don’t care enough to change.

In my quest to focus on leading with love and compassion I’ve found myself turning away from some of the horrors we humans inflict on animals. It was that or sacrifice both my sanity and my relationships with non-vegan loved ones.  

It does not mean I don’t have HUGE respect for the activists out there on the front line, witnessing the darkness and engaging in conversations that are often frustrating and disappointing. I have even more respect, though I do worry about their psychological well being. I trust you know me well enough to appreciate that is said with only love.

Please enjoy this heartfelt and inspiring conversation with Animal Rights Activist Jessica Nieves about Managing The Darkness That Accompanies Knowing What Happens To Animals.

In this conversation we cover:

• Jessica didn’t grow up vegan or an animal lover.
• A couple of the campaigns Jessica is working on as an animal rights activist:
• Working to ban fur at major retailers.
• Putting an end to horse drawn carriages in Philadelphia.
• There is a darkness that accompanies knowing what happens to animals. How does Jessica handle it?
• Has her approach to activism or handling conversations with loved ones changed?
• We discuss, the need to, “surround myself with certain individuals for my mental well being. And because I connect with them on a different level.” 
• What does Jessica wish society taught our kids so far as interacting with animals and the natural world?
• What keeps Jessica motivated in the face of challenges and setbacks?
• Jessica is Board VP at the Barnyard Sanctuary – how can we help them find their forever farm?

I hope you loved that chat as much as I did.

To connect with Jessica and potentially help The Barnyard Sanctuary move to a Forever Farm please head to barnyardsanctuary.org. I have you linked up in the show notes below.

As Jess said anything helps and everything counts.

Connect with Jessica across the socials: Facebook | Instagram

Connect with The Barnyard Sanctuary across the socials: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Twitter

Connect with The Barnyard Sanctuary via the website, https://barnyardsanctuary.org

Help The Barnyard Sanctuary move to a Forever Farm and action their huge plans for animals and humans HERE:

That’s it for this week in Healthification.

However, have you checked out my Plant Positive Journal yet? 

I am so very proud of this stunning journal. There is now also a fillable PDF version available for immediate download so wherever you are in the world you can still get Plant Positive with me!

If you are plant-based curious. Or already vegan and need a healthier approach to the lifestyle.

In this daily journal you will learn how to consistently prioritise food, exercise and other healthy habits that build on each other to have a compounding and lasting effect.

To help you create a BODY and LIFE you LOVE by successfully managing your TIME and your MIND.

It makes a great gift to YOU!

Or, for the loved one who is plant-based curious or who has been a valuable vegan ally to you.

You can check out the printed version HERE: 

Plus, the fillable PDF HERE: 

Importantly, the journal follows a twelve month format however is not dated so it is perfect to use at ANY time of the year.

With love and gratitude plant friends.

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