Summary: <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/PamelaFergussonRD-e1499639808165.jpg"></a>Welcome to the 392nd episode of Our Hen House! <br> <a href="http://jasminsinger.com">Jasmin</a> interviews vegan registered dietitian <a href="http://www.pamelafergusson.com/">Pamela Fergusson, Ph.D.</a> (whom you’ll remember from <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/2016/11/episode-359-uma-valeti-of-memphis-meats-and-pamela-fergusson-vegan-rd/">Episode 359</a>) about the disturbing trend of fat shaming, especially in the vegan movement. Pamela stresses the importance of seeing veganism as a social justice issue and that shame has no place in any movement founded on compassion.<br> <br> <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/AlkaChandnaPhD.jpg"></a>Mariann talks with Alka Chandna, Ph.D. (another repeat guest: listen to <a href="http://www.ourhenhouse.org/2011/05/episode-70-man-has-no-superiority-over-beast/">Episode 70</a>), who serves as chief of laboratory case management in <a href="https://www.peta.org/">PETA</a>‘s laboratory investigations department, about PETA’s campaign to end cruel and useless experiments on dogs at Texas A&M. <br> Mariann covers News and Rising Anxieties, of course!<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 is a hunger relief and animal protection organization chipping away at two of the world’s most immense, unnecessary and unconscionable forms of suffering… the suffering of people hungry from lack of food, and the suffering of animals used and abused for food. Mending our unjust food system is a critical part of solving the world’s most destructive and persistent problems. Fortunately, the plant-based foods that promote health and well-being are the same foods that conserve resources to better feed the world, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting the environment. 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 (beneath this paragraph!) or you can listen and 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 on iTunes, and don’t forget to leave us a friendly comment! 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>
