Summary: <br> This week, <a href="http://www.jasminsinger.com">Jasmin Singer</a> talks to <a href="http://www.lanimuelrath.com">Lani Muelrath</a>, author of <a href="http://lanimuelrath.com/mindful-vegan-preorder/">The Mindful Vegan: A 30-Day Plan for Finding Health, Balance, Peace, and Happiness</a> about the power of mindfulness, the intersections of mindfulness and veganism, and the simple steps you can take to living a more grounded, mindful life. Lani Muelrath, M.A., is an award-winning health educator, celebrated speaker and the author of three best-selling books. Lani has been vegetarian/vegan for 45 years and has been teaching in health and wellness for more over four decades She has been practicing mindfulness meditation for over 25 years, and is recognized as a thought leader and pioneer in transition to plant-based nutrition and in the integration of vegan living and mindfulness practice.<br><br> <br> Then, Mariann Sullivan talks to filmmaker <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2867401/">Fern Levitt</a> about her powerful new film, <a href="http://sleddogsfilm.com/">Sled Dogs</a>, the first documentary to penetrate through the dark curtain of the sled dog industry including the renowned “Iditarod”; and reveal the abusive treatment of “man’s best friend”. Sled Dogs recently won Best Director and Best Documentary at Whistler Film Festival 2016. Fern Levitt is an international award winning documentary producer and director who has covered stories of some of the world’s leading activists for human rights. Recently, her passions have changed to now documenting the welfare of animals starting with this year’s acclaimed film, “Sled Dogs”. <br> Plus, Mariann covers this week’s News and Rising Anxieties!<br> As always, the award-winning weekly Our Hen House podcast is hosted by Mariann Sullivan and <a href="http://www.jasminsinger.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jasmin Singer</a>.<br> <br> This episode is brought to you in part through the generosity of <a href="http://awfw.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Well-Fed World</a>. A Well-Fed World provides the means for change by empowering individuals, social justice organizations, and political decision makers to embrace the benefits of plant-based foods and farming. Learn more at <a href="http://awfw.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">awfw.org</a>.<br> You can listen to our podcast directly on our website, or subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-hen-house/id350069146">iTunes</a> or your favorite podcatcher! Also, if you like what you hear, please rate it and leave us a comment on iTunes! Of course, we would be thrilled if you would also consider <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/donate" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">making a donation</a>, or becoming a <a href="https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/ourhenhouse" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">member of our flock</a> (especially if you’re a regular listener). Any amount is hugely appreciated, and Our Hen House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so it’s tax-deductible! Thank you for helping us create quality content, and for helping us bring you a new podcast episode each week!<br> The Our Hen House theme song is written and sung by the incredible <a href="http://michaelharren.com/">Michael Harren</a>, who is also OHH’s Director of Communications! Don’t forget to tune into Our Hen House’s other two podcasts: <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/cooking/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Teaching Jasmin How to Cook Vegan Podcast</a>, and <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/animallaw/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Animal Law Podcast</a>.<br>
