Are pets on the menu? The psychology behind our diets with Dr. Melanie Joy

Are pets on the menu? The psychology behind our diets with Dr. Melanie Joy

July 8, 2026 · 1h 18m · Season 2 · Episode 18

About this episode

Dr. Melanie Joy discusses the psychology behind dietary choices and the concept of carnism.

☕ ⁠⁠If you love the show, feel free to buy me a warm beverage 🍪 BEST COOKIE RECIPE! 👩‍🍳 FREE TUTORIAL TO VEGANIZE RECIPES 🎥 ⁠Watch the video podcast on YouTube⁠ 🌐Check ⁠The Flirty Vegan website⁠ 👉Follow ⁠@theflirtyvegan on Instagram⁠ 📣Join ⁠The Flirty Vegan Facebook Group⁠ ☎️ ⁠Book a FREE CONNECTION CALL⁠ ⭐️Get the ⁠newsletter⁠ Melanie Joy, PhD, is a Harvard-educated psychologist, international trainer, and author of eight books, including the award-winning “Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows,” “Beyond Beliefs: A Guide to Improving Relationships and Communication for Vegans, Vegetarians, and Meat Eaters,” and “How to End Injustice Everywhere.” She is the eighth recipient of the Institute of Jainology’s Ahimsa Award, which was previously given to Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama. Her work has been featured by media outlets around the world, including the BBC, ABC Australia, NPR, and The New York Times. She is also the founding president of the nonprofit organization Beyond Carnism. You can learn more about her work at carnism.org. The Juicy Bits: What is CARNISM? The invisible belief system that conditions people to eat certain animals and not others. It's the…

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Host: Jenny Cheifetz

Guest: Dr. Melanie Joy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Beyond Carnism, Institute of Jainology, BBC, ABC Australia, NPR, The New York Times

Books & works: Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows, Beyond Beliefs: A Guide to Improving Relationships and Communication for Vegans, Vegetarians, and Meat Eaters, How to End Injustice Everywhere

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