001: What a Sanctuary Really Means for Animals and for Humans with Miyoko Schinner

<p><strong>Series: Mindful Eating Film and Food Festival </strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Episode Description:</strong></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">"The animals need you… They want you-we need help!</span></em> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">-Miyoko Schinner </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Going plant-based is something that can make a massive impact on the world, and it's also something that we can do today. We don't have to wait for some significant change to happen—it's happening right now! </span></p> <p><strong>The Mindful Eating Film and Food Festival</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">is one of the largest gatherings of people exploring the truth behind our food and animal agriculture systems. This fundraiser brings together changemakers, celebrities—and every one of us! </span></p> <h3><span style="font-weight: 400;">This event is produced by</span> <a href="https://www.ranchocompasion.org/"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Rancho Compasión</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">, Marin County’s only non-profit urban animal sanctuary, which was founded by Miyoko Schinner. Rancho Compasión’s</span> <strong>Mindful Eating Film and Food Festival</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">provides solid evidence of how to work together to create an informed world filled with compassion for animals</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">and</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">work together as a community to create a better world through our food choices. Learn the deepest secrets of the animal industry through thought-provoking documentaries, connect with like-minded changemakers, and be a part of humane programs geared to providing quality care to rescue animals.</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">And all this is just scratching the surface! </span></h3> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode, Justine and Miyoko talk about what to expect during the 3rd Annual Mindful Eating Film and Food Festival, what a sanctuary really means for both ani