In this deeply moving episode, two extraordinary changemakers sit down for a conversation that will stir your soul and awaken your conscience.We are joined by 𝐑𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧 — National Award-winning actress, Padma Shri recipient, passionate social activist, and the founder of the Rudra Foundation. A powerful advocate for women’s empowerment, child welfare, and environmental conservation, she also serves as the Goodwill Wildlife Ambassador of Maharashtra. Alongside her is 𝐒𝐮𝐝𝐡𝐢𝐫 𝐊𝐮𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐚𝐫 ji, Senior Police Inspector in Mumbai and founder of the PAL Welfare Foundation, whose fearless commitment to animal welfare has made a real impact on the ground.𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡: 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰. Raveena speaks from the heart about the damage we are causing and the kind of world we’re leaving for future generations. Her conviction is unwavering — real change begins with awareness, and silence is no longer an option.When Sudhir ji joins the conversation, it becomes even more powerful. Together, they 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐲𝐩𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 — 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬.They share their personal journeys of giving up meat, despite the cultural pressures, and challenge the common justifications people give for continuing to consume animals.The discussion flows into the undeniable benefits of choosing a cruelty-free lifestyle — for our health, for animals, and for the planet. They emphasize the urgent need to educate people, especially children, and instill compassion from a young age. They call on parents to lead by example, to raise children who understand kindness and responsibility.Sudhir ji brings a practical and empowering perspective, 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐲. The law, he reminds us, is on the side of the innocent — and can be used as a powerful tool to hold abusers accountable. They also shed light on how to safely confront cruelty and stand up for animals without endangering yourself.Raveena shares deeply emotional rescue stories that reveal the pain and resilience of animals, and the courage it takes to stand up for them. Together, they touch on the often-unspoken struggles faced by pet parents and rescuers — the judgement, the harassment, the lack of support — and how society must evolve to protect those who protect others.As the conversation nears its end, both guests leave listeners with a powerful message — especially for the youth. A message of hope, strength, and unshakable belief that change is possible, and that 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫, 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐫 — 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐬, 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫.🎧 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧. 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐭. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

On this episode of Kindness With Amy, I speak to Gauri Maulekhi, who is an Indian animal rights activist and environmentalist known for her work in advocating for stronger animal protection laws in India. She is a Trustee at People For Animals India (PFA), one of India’s largest animal welfare organizations, and a key figure in driving legal and policy reforms for animal rights.

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

𝗕𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲: She played a crucial role in securing a Supreme Court ruling against the illegal transportation and slaughter of animals during religious festivals, particularly in Uttarakhand and other northern states.

𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲: She has worked extensively to improve regulations surrounding the treatment of animals in slaughterhouses, live markets, and transport.

𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆: She has been instrumental in influencing government policies on animal welfare, including stricter enforcement of laws related to the protection of animals in captivity, factory farming, and testing.

She has been recognized for her fearless activism, often taking legal routes to push for systemic change.

Learn more about the ahimsa fellowship: https://ahimsafellowship.org/

Ghazipur Wet Market Investigation: https://youtu.be/JjQuAKf6E1o?si=WtUBDa7PokAaBLq1

Amy of Kindness with Amy, speaks with UK Board Certified Dog Nutritionist, Claire - about misconceptions around dogs diets. 🎙️ Meet Claire Lucie – The Expert Revolutionizing Canine NutritionClaire Lucie is a globally recognized, CMA-registered canine nutritionist, award-nominated entrepreneur, and international speaker specializing in science-backed, plant-based diets for dogs. With clients in 65+ countries, Claire has helped thousands of dog parents transition their pets to fresh, anti-inflammatory diets to prevent disease, improve longevity, and enhance overall well-being.As the founder of Blacky’s Kitchen, Yuska Company, and Claire The Dog Nutritionist, Claire has dedicated her career to exposing the shocking realities of the pet food industry and providing evidence-based solutions for canine health. She has spent years analyzing over 1,000 scientific papers on the connection between diet and disease in dogs, making her one of the leading voices in plant-based canine nutrition.In this episode, Claire breaks down:

✔️ The hidden truth about commercial pet food

🛑✔️ Why most kibble is ultra-processed junk food

🤯✔️ The science behind plant-based diets for dogs

🌱✔️ How to transition your dog to a fresh, nutrient-dense diet 🐾Tune in for a fact-based, eye-opening conversation on how diet impacts canine health, disease prevention, animal welfare, and sustainability—and why everything you thought you knew about feeding dogs is about to change.📢 Don’t miss this episode—it could add years to your dog’s life!