Did You Bring the Hummus? with Kimberly Winters

My guest, Anna Balser currently serves as the Programs Manager at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary in the Hudson Valley, NY. She holds an MS in Anthrozoology from Canisius College, where she primarily focused her studies on sanctuary regulation, public policy, and animal ethics. She loves helping people question their assumptions about veganism and think more deeply about their relationships with other species. In her free time, she enjoys experimental vegan baking (and eating), road trips, and puzzles.Today’s episode speaks to the power of sanctuary, why it matters, how you can be part of it, and ultimately, how sanctuary doesn’t just change the lives of the residents but ours too.To connect with Woodstock:https://woodstocksanctuary.org/https://www.facebook.com/WoodstockFarmhttps://www.instagram.com/woodstocksanctuary/https://www.youtube.com/@woodstocksanctuaryhttps://x.com/WoodstockFarmMentioned in this episode:Anna on That Vegan Morning Show: https://www.youtube.com/live/YoAvSnkk6vA?si=UCDfCRPnXdRDTlRxWe Animals: https://joannemcarthur.com/we-animals/Blog post: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/post/wordless-wednesdayTo connect with me:Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummusDYBTH merch now available! Check out the shop here: https://did-you-bring-the-hummus.myspreadshop.comFor more info on my Public Speaking 101 program: ⁠https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists⁠Contact me here or send me an email at info@didyoubringthehummus.comSign up for meditation sessions hereSign up for The Vegan Voyage, to sponsor the podcast, book meditations packages, or sign up for my Public Speaking program hereJoin my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest©2026 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠

Today, I am joined by karol orzechowski, A longtime animal advocate with a passion for advocacy, art, statistics, and tech. In addition to years of investigative work on factory farms, karol is the director of Maximum Tolerated Dose, a feature-length documentary about the psychological toll of vivisection on both animals and humans. He completed a Bachelor of Environmental Studies and an MA in Communications and Culture at York University, writing theses on nationalism and the Atlantic seal hunt, and Canadian rodeo culture, respectively. When he's not working for Faunalytics, karol is the Board Chair of a non-profit independent news publication in his hometown. Outside of work, karol is often reading about computer hacking and infosec, organizing and performing at events in his local arts scene, or walking with Raoul the rescue dog.In this episode karol shares his experience as an undercover investigator, how even 20+ years in it is still possible to feel like the odd person out when surrounded by non-vegan friends and family, the study that launched what is now Faunalytics into the news, his vegan journey and more!To connect with karol:faunalytics.orginstagram.com/faunalyticslinkedin.com/in/karol-orzechowski/linkedin.com/company/faunalytics/Mentioned in this episode:Maximum Tolerated DosePropaghandiSunflower Kitchen Hummus To connect with me:Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummusDYBTH merch now available! Check out the shop here: https://did-you-bring-the-hummus.myspreadshop.comFor more info on my Public Speaking 101 program: ⁠https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists⁠Contact me here or send me an email at info@didyoubringthehummus.comSign up for meditation sessions hereSign up for The Vegan Voyage, to sponsor the podcast, book meditations packages, or sign up for my Public Speaking program hereJoin my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest©2026 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠

Today I am joined by Michael Rosenthal, Board Member of Capital Region Vegan Network. Michael is a financial advisor and holds a Master of Public Health from Syracuse University and a Doctor of Public Administration from West Chester University. Michael began his vegan journey when, as a middle school teacher, he designed a lesson on Jainism and the tenet of nonviolence toward all living things.To connect with Capital Region Vegan Network and Michael:https://capregionvegans.org/https://www.facebook.com/CapRegionVeganshttps://www.instagram.com/capregionveganshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mrrosenthal/https://genplangrp.com/michael-rosenthal-dpa-mph/Mentioned in this episode:Slay documentary - https://www.slay.film/ Also check out That Vegan Morning Show episode on fashion: https://www.youtube.com/live/hQokEg8stac?si=clt8EwHcn7jN71_w and the book Fashion Animals by Joshua Katcher https://www.amazon.com/Fashion-Animals-Joshua-Katcher/dp/1940184460To connect with me:Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummusDYBTH merch now available! Check out the shop here: https://did-you-bring-the-hummus.myspreadshop.comFor more info on my Public Speaking 101 program: ⁠https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists⁠Contact me here or send me an email at info@didyoubringthehummus.comSign up for meditation sessions hereSign up for The Vegan Voyage, to sponsor the podcast, book meditations packages, or sign up for my Public Speaking program hereJoin my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest©2026 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠

Today, I am joined by Robin Singh of Peepal Farm. An ex-hacker and ex-techie, Robin  today runs Peepal Farm, an animal rescue and awareness organization that helps animals heal and be heard. He lives on-site in a mud house, grows his own food and brews and sells Kombucha.His bumpy career start in 1997-hacking Internet accounts and selling bootleg CDs-had landed surprisingly smoothly, when a misspelled e-mail landed him a job in the US in 2003. That same year, he started a technology service that helped tens of thousands independent artists sell their digital goods directly to consumers.In 2010, with all the checkboxes checked on the societal template, he had a crisis of meaning of sorts, and he came back to India to try and be happy perpetually. It was his pursuit of happiness that put him on the path to purpose. It was eventually on that path where he stumbled upon happiness after having given up on it.The Happiness Happens ebook and paperback are available for purchase now, but, if you love a beautiful hardcover like I do, that will be available here in the U.S. on May 19, 2026. Check out my instagram post for this episode to see just how gorgeous it is.  To connect with Robin: https://peepalfarm.org/Peepal Farmhttps://instagram.com/peepalfarmRobinhttps://instagram.com/locaterobinTo buy the book, Happiness Happens: https://a.co/d/007JJtajMentioned in this episode:India: Land of Ahimsa documentary: https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/mayur75/the-land-of-ahimsa-feature-length-documentaryTo connect with me:Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummusDYBTH merch now available! Check out the shop here: https://did-you-bring-the-hummus.myspreadshop.comFor more info on my Public Speaking 101 program: ⁠https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists⁠Contact me here or send me an email at info@didyoubringthehummus.comSign up for meditation sessions hereSign up for The Vegan Voyage, to sponsor the podcast, book meditations packages, or sign up for my Public Speaking program hereJoin my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest©2026 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠

Today, I am joined by Deanna Meyler. Deanna cares strongly about social justice and has been vegan since 1998. Today she is the Director of Development at the Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic. It is the only independent nonprofit and approved craniofacial care clinic in the United States that accepts all patients, no matter their background or ability to pay. In the past, Deanna led a small nonprofit focused on animal rights, was part of the advocacy team at a large immigration rights nonprofit, worked in advertising/consulting for a decade, and was in academia for a decade. Deanna has a PhD in sociology, advanced certification in Community Leadership, is a Master Certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach & Educator, and has a certification in plant-based nutrition. She is the founder of An Everyday Vegan, a lifestyle website. Deanna’s personal mission is to make the world a better place one meal at a time.That’s not all Deanna is up to though, as a member of the Leadership team of Women Funders in Animal Rights (WFAR), Deanna is part of an organization that is making it possible for those of us who want to have an impact in the animal rights movement not just with our actions but with our money too. For those listening to this episode when it is first released on March 2nd, WFAR is holding their next open meeting (guests are welcome) on Tuesday, March 10th at 3pm EDT, 12pm PDT, the topic for the meeting is generosity.To learn more about WFAR:https://www.womenfundersinar.org/To connect with Deanna:https://aneverydayvegan.com/https://www.facebook.com/AnEverydayVegan/https://www.instagram.com/aneverydayveg/Mentioned in this episode:VegNews - https://vegnews.com/Victoria Moran - https://victoriamoran.com/, https://mainstreetvegan.com/Listen to Victoria on Did You Bring the Hummus - https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/podcast/episode/ffe65e6d/episode-56-the-power-of-choice-with-author-victoria-moranTo connect with me:Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummusDYBTH merch now available! Check out the shop here: https://did-you-bring-the-hummus.myspreadshop.comFor more info on my Public Speaking 101 program: ⁠https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists⁠Contact me here or send me an email at info@didyoubringthehummus.comSign up for meditation sessions hereSign up for The Vegan Voyage, to sponsor the podcast, book meditations packages, or sign up for my Public Speaking program hereJoin my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest©2026 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠

Today, I am joined by John Sanbonmatsu,  Professor of Philosophy at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts, where he teaches courses in ethics, political theory, existentialism, philosophy of technology, and other topics.  He is the author of The Omnivore's Deception: What We Get Wrong about Meat, Animals, and Ourselves, and of The Postmodern Prince: Critical Theory, Left Strategy, and the Making of a New Political Subject,  as well as editor of the book Critical Theory and Animal Liberation.  He is also the creator of the CleanMeat-Hoax website, which takes a skeptical view of cellular or cultivated meat products.  Professor Sanbonmatsu's writing has appeared in Christian Science Monitor, CounterPunch, Huffington Post, and St. Louis Post-Dispatch, among other places. A thread in this episode is "to be." What do I mean by that? Guess you'll have to hit play to find out. To connect with John:Access his articles, essays, and interviews at www.JohnSanbonmatsu.com.  Visit clean meat-hoax.com https://www.cleanmeat-hoax.com/Follow John on Twitter (@SanbonmatsuJ) and Blue Sky (@jsanbonmatsu.bsky.social)Buy his book - The Omnivore's Deception - https://www.johnsanbonmatsu.com/the-omnivores-deception.htmlMentioned in this episode:Peter Singer - Animal LiberationArticle on Ants and their internal navigation systems: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982224017020Better off Ted - Season 1, Episode 2 - Heroes. I can't find a specific clip about the "meat blob" but you can find the episode with this info. United Poultry Concerns - https://www.upc-online.org/To connect with me:Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummusDYBTH merch now available! Check out the shop here: https://did-you-bring-the-hummus.myspreadshop.comFor more info on my Public Speaking 101 program: ⁠https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists⁠Contact me here or send me an email at info@didyoubringthehummus.comSign up for meditation sessions hereSign up for The Vegan Voyage, to sponsor the podcast, book meditations packages, or sign up for my Public Speaking program hereJoin my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest©2026 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠

Today, I am joined by Pragya Thakur. Pragya is a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Upbuild-trained life coach, and Master’s of Public Health candidate at Boston University, studying lifestyle medicine, food policy, and environmental health. She's also a published writer whose work has appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer, The Law Journal Newsletter, and the National Health Association's magazine Health Sciences. Pragya and I met at Ethos Farm to Health, a place where, with the help of founder Dr. Ron Weiss and his team, Pragya’s health was transformed and her life forever changed. Now a coach specializing in plant-forward transitions, Pragya brings both evidence-based methodology and what she calls "systems thinking" to behavior change. She's also certified to teach Yoga for Osteoporosis and draws on her Indian heritage to bridge cultural perspectives on plant-centered eating.To connect with Pragya:https://www.pragyamthakur.com and https://paperbell.me/pragya-thakurLinkedIn: LinkedIn/in/pragyamthakurSubstack: Fromsoiltosoul.substack.comTwitter: https://x.com/penmaidenMedium: https://medium.com/@pragya.thakur_60986To connect with me:Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummusDYBTH merch now available! Check out the shop here: https://did-you-bring-the-hummus.myspreadshop.comFor more info on my Public Speaking 101 program: ⁠https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists⁠Contact me here or send me an email at info@didyoubringthehummus.comSign up for meditation sessions hereSign up for The Vegan Voyage, to sponsor the podcast, book meditations packages, or sign up for my Public Speaking program hereJoin my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest©2026 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠

Today, I am joined by Forrest Tierce, US Project Director of Dharma Voices for Animals. In this role, Forrest works to raise awareness of the connection between the ecological crisis caused by animal farming and Buddhist ethics—helping individuals and communities align their food choices with sustainability and compassion for all beings.Forrest shares a lot of wisdom in this episode, you will definitely walk away with an understanding of just how well Buddhism and veganism align, Forrest’s powerful experience that lead to his going vegan 18 years ago, a different take on my question about hummus, and more!Forrest's bio: Forrest Tierce is an advocate for animals, the Earth, and compassionate living. A dedicated vegan for 18 years, he draws from two decades of Buddhist practice across multiple traditions, with a deep commitment to the heart of the Buddha’s teachings—especially the Five Precepts—as guiding principles for compassionate and ethical living.His professional background includes personal training, sales, and most recently serving as an Interpretive Park Ranger for the National Park Service. He also brings experience in animal liberation activism and environmental education.Forrest currently serves as the U.S. Project Director for Dharma Voices for Animals, where he works to raise awareness of the connection between the ecological crisis caused by animal farming and Buddhist ethics—helping individuals and communities align their food choices with sustainability and compassion for all beings.To support Dharma Voices for Animals and connect with Forrest:Instagram:  @dharmavoices4animalsYoutube @ dharmavoicesforanimalsdharmavoicesforanimals.orgTo connect with me:Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummusDYBTH merch now available! Check out the shop here: https://did-you-bring-the-hummus.myspreadshop.comFor more info on my Public Speaking 101 program: ⁠https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists⁠Contact me here or send me an email at info@didyoubringthehummus.comSign up for meditation sessions hereSign up for The Vegan Voyage, to sponsor the podcast, book meditations packages, or sign up for my Public Speaking program hereJoin my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest©2026 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠

It's Season 7! Holy wow! I'm trying something new with the podcast this season, please let me know what you think!!Today, I am joined by Clare Mann, the vegan psychologist who coined the term Vystopia and wrote the book by the same name. We dig into what Vystopia means, how we can care for ourselves despite it, and how we can continue to inspire those around us to make compassionate choices.Clare's bio: Clare Mann is a vegan psychologist, communications skills trainer and the author of several books, including Vystopia: The Anguish of Being Vegan in a Non Vegan World.She became vegan nearly two decades years ago, after realizing 30 years of vegetarianism was totally inadequate if she wanted to do everything possible to not use or exploit animals.The skills she acquired through a successful career as an organizational psychologist, university lecturer and speaker, are now applied to help vegans become confident, hopeful vegan conversationalists who are ushering in a kinder vegan world.Having lived with the Burden of Knowing vegans are so familiar with, Clare challenged the medical world that diminishes the vegan’s anguish as unnecessary. She therefore coined the phrase Vystopia and now helps individual vegans, coaches, therapists and animal protection agencies all over the world develop powerful ways to become influential vegan change makers.To connect with Clare:https://veganpsychologist.comhttps://vystopia.comTo join the waitlist for Clare's next masterclass: https://veganpsychologist.com/master-class-register/To connect with me: Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummusDYBTH merch now available! Check out the shop here: https://did-you-bring-the-hummus.myspreadshop.comFor more info on my Public Speaking 101 program: ⁠https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists⁠Contact me here or send me an email at info@didyoubringthehummus.comSign up for meditation sessions hereSign up for The Vegan Voyage, to sponsor the podcast, book meditations packages, or sign up for my Public Speaking program hereJoin my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest©2026 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠

This is the final episode of Season 6 ! Season 7 is already shaping up to be amazing! Take the time to catch up on episodes you missed or some of your favorites!! Season 7 is coming in early 2026!Today, I am joined by Deborah Emin and Suzanne Pyrch of The Locals’ Bookshop. Deborah and Suzanne are a married couple and the owners of The Locals’ Bookshop. The LOCALS’ Bookshop is a vegan pop-up that makes the rounds in PA, NJ and occasionally other states. What began at their local farmers market has expanded to a number of VegFests and indoor events. Deborah is a newly elected Board Member of the Animal Defenders Greater Lehigh Valley and she serves in her local community on the Economic Development Committee (Vice Chair) and on the Revitalize 209 Committee (Chair). Deborah also sings in her church choir.Suzanne spend most of her work life as a high school music teacher in Queens, NY. She’s been retired for 14 years now and luckily, retirement has proven to be nearly as busy and interesting as teaching. Suzanne is happily involved in her local Episcopal church and her love of music is kept active by participating in several community performing groups. The Locals’ Bookshop gives Suzanne an opportunity to do work she believes in as well as have fun meeting and talking to the interesting people who walk up to their table.To connect with Deborah & Suzanne:https://www.thelocalsbookshop.comhttps://www.instagram.com/thelocalsbookshop/https://www.facebook.com/GoVeganBuyBooksMentioned in this episode:American Vegan Society: https://americanvegan.org/So Delicious: https://sodeliciousdairyfree.com/Woodstock Farm Sanctuary: https://woodstocksanctuary.org/New Jersey VegFest: https://www.njvegfest.com/Ethos Farm to Health: https://www.ethosfarmtohealth.org/To connect with me:Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummusFor more info on my Public Speaking 101 program: ⁠https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists⁠Contact me here or send me an email at info@didyoubringthehummus.comSign up for meditation sessions hereSign up for The Vegan Voyage, to sponsor the podcast, book meditations packages, or sign up for my Public Speaking program hereJoin my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest©2025 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠