In this episode, Amy sits down with Ulka Gupta for a raw, uncomfortable, and much-needed conversation about India’s complicated relationship with cows. We worship them, call them mothers, and place them at the centre of culture and religion - yet rarely question what happens behind the dairy, meat, and leather industries.Together, they unpack the hypocrisy, conditioning, and convenience that allow people to love cows in theory while ignoring their suffering in practice. A bold episode on compassion, culture, and the uncomfortable truth behind “Gau Mata.”#UlkaGupta #Bollywood #Veganism #Podcast

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝… 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧… 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝?In this intense and thought-provoking episode of Kindness with Amy, we sit down with 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐦 𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢 ⁨ @voiceofvegans a powerful voice known for challenging misinformation, questioning societal norms, and breaking down uncomfortable truths around veganism, ethics, and human behavior.From growing up in a hardcore non-vegetarian household to witnessing a life-changing moment inside a slaughterhouse, Shivam shares the raw reality that completely transformed his perspective on animals, food, and morality.we dive deep into the psychological reasons why people say “plants feel pain” and how this often serves as a way to avoid moral responsibility. We uncover what actually happens inside slaughterhouses the reality that is rarely shown or discussed. The conversation challenges common arguments like “jobs will be lost” and explains why this is not a valid moral justification for harm. We also break down widespread myths around protein and B12, questioning whether we’ve been misled about nutrition.We explore why many influencers avoid debates on veganism, and whether it stems from lack of evidence or fear of being exposed. The discussion goes further into culture versus ethics — asking whether tradition should ever justify violence against vulnerable beings. At its core, this episode highlights that the real issue is not a lack of intelligence, but a lack of critical thinking and moral reflection.It also confronts uncomfortable truths about human nature, selfishness, and the ways we justify our choices. Finally, we tackle a powerful question 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞: 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐦, 𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬?Timestamps00:00 Trailer01:40 Introduction02:32 Why Shivam chose veganism04:39 Turning point at the slaughterhouse06:28 Childhood memory of animal killing08:41 “If we stop eating meat, people will lose jobs”14:26 Are humans naturally selfish?15:32 Importance of moral education and critical thinking18:59 One animal vs improving 100 animals – what should we choose?21:28 Different approaches to activism (welfare vs abolition)24:40 Why is Navjot Singh avoiding debate34:05 Why they want public debates36:33 Aman Duggal Controversy44:31 Protein and B12 deficiency debate49:28 Why mindset matters more than diet51:08 “Plants feel pain” argument54:08 Psychology behind justifying animal consumption56:45 Discomfort when beliefs are challenged59:36 Will everyone ever go vegan?1:00:02 One vegan vs 100 reducing consumption1:07:37 Biggest disappointment with humans1:10:33 Lack of sex education and its impact1:13:58 Thoughts on p*Řn and objectification1:16:18 Social media and extreme content exposure1:18:22 Reaction to disturbing animal cruelty video1:20:54 Questioning culture and religion1:27:43 Moral superiority argument about vegans1:28:51 Comparing veganism with past social movements1:30:54 Rise of anti-vegan content 1:32:04 “Not eating meat on Tuesday” logic1:36:17 Importance of critical thinking1:38:37 Veganism is not just for elites (South Delhi/Bombay myth). BeerBiceps questioned.1:40:53 Calcium and nutrition myths1:43:02 End

We are joined by the fearless, radiant, and deeply compassionate 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐚 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚 — actor, entrepreneur, and a powerful voice for animals. Known for her strength on screen and her softness toward the voiceless, Karishma brings a rare blend of glamour and grounded humanity into a conversation that is raw, honest, and unforgettable.From the moment she walks in, Karishma speaks with disarming vulnerability about a transformation that reshaped her life, from once being afraid of dogs to becoming fiercely protective of animals and questioning the cruelty hidden in everyday systems we normalize.In this powerful episode, she opens up about awakening to animal suffering, her evolving relationship with food and fashion, and the emotional toll of witnessing violence against voiceless beings. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲, 𝐡𝐲𝐩𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐲, 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲.She shares her pride in India’s growing vegan movement, her conscious lifestyle shifts, and her dream of one day building a sanctuary for rescued animals. Beyond activism, the episode also explores her journey in entertainment navigating fame, protecting personal energy, and staying authentic in an image-driven industry.Through humor, fire, and deep sincerity, Karishma reminds us that change does not require perfection. It begins with awareness, courage, and small choices made consistently.If you care about animals, ethics, empathy, or simply want to hear a conversation that challenges the way we live, this episode will stay with you long after it ends.👉 Check out the full podcast to experience the conversation in its entirety.