025 Do No Harm: Priya Acharya's Journey from Vegetarian to Vegan Advocate

Veganpreneur REVOLUTION™

“Do No Harm” is not an unfamiliar term, yet why is it that it becomes such a revelation to us on our journey to understanding life? In this compelling episode of the Veganpreneur Revolution Podcast, cohosts VLynn Hawkins and Kathleen Gage sit down with filmmaker and vegan advocate Priya Acharya. Priya shares her journey from being a lifelong vegetarian, raised in a Brahmin Hindu family, to becoming a passionate vegan activist. She opens up about her awakening to the ethical issues of dairy consumption, her spiritual crisis around the concept of "do no harm," and how mindfulness and compassion became key drivers in her advocacy.

Priya also discusses her upcoming documentary Do No Harm, which explores the hidden truths of the dairy industry, both in the United States and India. With deep personal insight and heartfelt storytelling, Priya explains how her film aims to open eyes, provoke thought, and inspire others to adopt a more compassionate, vegan lifestyle.

Key Points:

• [03:15] Priya’s upbringing in a vegetarian Brahmin household and her early advocacy for vegetarianism.

• [07:45] Her shift from vegetarianism to veganism, sparked by a growing awareness of the dairy industry's harm, including the suffering of calves and cows.

• [11:00] The impact of mindfulness and the concept of "do no harm" on her decision to become vegan and her struggles with the contradictions she observed in the wellness and mindfulness communities.

• [19:03] Insights into her documentary Do No Harm, a film highlighting the ethical and environmental issues in the dairy industry, and how her personal story is woven into the narrative.

• [24:15] Priya’s journey from being a vegan to becoming an advocate and filmmaker, and how she began creating her documentary.

• [25:56] Her thoughts on how to approach the conversation about veganism and compassion, especially when talking to non-vegans.

• [26:50] The importance of celebrating small steps towards veganism and how support can lead to long-term change.

• [28:32] How Priya hopes her film and advocacy will resonate with young adults and the broader community to inspire change.

Why You Should Listen: This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the deeper ethical implications of dairy consumption, the intersection of mindfulness and veganism, and how one person’s journey can inspire change. Priya’s story will resonate with those on the path to plant-based living or anyone interested in the power of film as a tool for advocacy.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Do No Harm (Priya Acharya’s documentary)

• The ethical impact of dairy consumption in India and the U.S.

• Crowdfunding efforts for the documentary's post-production

• How to support Priya's work and the vegan movement

Support Priya's Project: Visit the Do No Harm documentary page to watch the trailer and make a donation to support the completion of this powerful film.

https://www.donoharmfilm.com/

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https://veganvisibilityproductions.com/podcast

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