Live Q&A: How Vegans Can Avoid Burnout and Build Resilience

Many vegans are so committed to creating a better world for animals that they unintentionally overlook their own well-being and needs and end up burning out. The good news is that with awareness and the right tools, vegans can prevent and reverse burnout—and help other vegans do the same.

In this live Q&A, Melanie Joy will answer your questions about the causes and symptoms of burnout and discuss practical tools for building resilience—so that you can feel more fulfilled and grounded in your vegan lifestyle and advocacy.

How Vegans Can Prevent and Manage Infighting

How Vegans Can Manage and Prevent Infighting

Infighting among vegan advocates and within vegan organizations comes at a huge cost. It takes a tremendous amount of resources out of the movement and causes vegans to feel betrayed, demoralized, and fearful of being on the receiving end of an attack. Infighting is a major obstacle to the success of both vegan organizations and the movement more broadly.

In this workshop, Melanie Joy explains the causes and consequences of infighting, as well as practical ways to prevent and manage the problem. She guides participants through experiential exercises so they can integrate and practice new skills and understand how to apply a variety of new tools. This unique and empowering workshop can help vegans cultivate more resilient organizations and a more impactful movement.