Dr. Melanie Joy
Psychologist | Author | Educator | President of @BeyondCarnism
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Order my new novel, "A Half-Hearted Death Wish"
Order my new novel, "A Half-Hearted Death Wish"
Amazon.com: A Half-Hearted Death Wish: 9798992589801: Joy, Melanie: Books
Check out my "Psychology Today" articles
Check out my "Psychology Today" articles
End infighting with INFIGHTING.ORG
End infighting with INFIGHTING.ORG
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Visit my website
Visit my website
Find out about our CEVA online courses
Find out about our CEVA online courses
Our engaging online courses help individuals and organizations increase the effectiveness of their advocacy. Find out more about CEVA training today.
Host an in-person training with me
Host an in-person training with me
https://youtu.be/LXH-Ug2Z8 Go Our Workshops We are now offering in-person trainings for vegan advocates and organizations. We have restructured our program and are offering new and updated workshops, which are delivered by Melanie Joy and take place over the course of either half a day or a full day.
Donate to my organization, Beyond Carnism
Donate to my organization, Beyond Carnism
Books - Order or Read 1st Chapter
Learn how to help create a more just world with "How to End Injustice Everywhere"
Learn how to help create a more just world with "How to End Injustice Everywhere"
Learn all about relational literacy with "Getting Relationships Right"
Learn all about relational literacy with "Getting Relationships Right"
This one-stop guide to building relational literacy, the understanding of and ability to practice healthy ways of relating, provides the principles and tools for improving all kinds of relationships: with a romantic partner, friends, colleagues, animals, the environment, and even with oneself.
Gain perspective on carnism with "Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows"
Gain perspective on carnism with "Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows"
This groundbreaking and bestselling book is in print in twenty languages. The 10th anniversary edition features a new foreword by Yuval Harari, updated text, and an afterword by Melanie Joy.
Defuse tension in vegan/nonvegan relationships with "Beyond Beliefs"
Defuse tension in vegan/nonvegan relationships with "Beyond Beliefs"
This award-winning book is an insightful and practical guide for vegans and those they are in relationship with: friends, family, colleagues, and even other vegans.
Learn to build a more inclusive movement with "The Vegan Matrix"
Learn to build a more inclusive movement with "The Vegan Matrix"
In this short guidebook published in the wake of #metoo, Melanie Joy explains what privilege is, why understanding privilege matters, and how to talk about privilege in a way that deepens understanding and leads to a more inclusive, resilient, and impactful vegan movement.
Videos
Formula for a Better World
Formula for a Better World
Two Words to Say to Vegans That Can Change Everything—According to a Psychologist
Two Words to Say to Vegans That Can Change Everything—According to a Psychologist
According to a psychologist, what two words can you say to a vegan that can change everything? Watch to understand how to talk about carnism, veganism, and e...
The Secret Reason We Eat Meat
The Secret Reason We Eat Meat
Watch "The Secret Reason We Eat Meat" with social psychologist and author Dr. Melanie Joy, founder of Beyond Carnism.Please like, comment, share and/or subsc...
Golden Retriever Burgers Trending?! #CatchOnToCarnism
Golden Retriever Burgers Trending?! #CatchOnToCarnism
This man is eating a golden retriever burger, with cheese made from horse’s milk on a bun glazed with canary’s eggs.#CatchOnToCarnismFind out more at https:/...
KITTENGATE: Outrage after climate scientist feeds kittens to diners—watch the news segment
KITTENGATE: Outrage after climate scientist feeds kittens to diners—watch the news segment
In shocking images obtained from the ECO27 summit, attendees are eating what they believe to be cream of chicken soup when renowned climate scientist Dr. Jay...
First European Restaurant to Serve Cats
First European Restaurant to Serve Cats
This restaurant serves cats. The La table suisse chef asks the question “Why do we eat some animals but not others?” The video has a surprise ending–keep wat...
Podcasts & Talks
TEDx Talk: "Toward Rational, Authentic Food Choice"
TEDx Talk: "Toward Rational, Authentic Food Choice"
TEDx Short: "What Eating Animals Says About Being Human"
TEDx Short: "What Eating Animals Says About Being Human"
Podcast Episode · TEDx Shorts · 05/03/2021 · 6m
Articles & Written Interviews
Psychology Today: "How Sensitive People Can End Violence without Getting Hurt"
Psychology Today: "How Sensitive People Can End Violence without Getting Hurt"
Psychology Today: "Are You a Highly Relational Person?"
Psychology Today: "Are You a Highly Relational Person?"
Psychology Today: "Are You Unknowingly Repelling People?"
Psychology Today: "Are You Unknowingly Repelling People?"
Psychology Today: "Compassion Privilege: Why Caring People Are Sometimes Unkind"
Psychology Today: "Compassion Privilege: Why Caring People Are Sometimes Unkind"
Psychology Today: "Decontaminate Your Relationships"
Psychology Today: "Decontaminate Your Relationships"
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