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Performing Animal RightsAuthor: Performing Liberation
The Performing Animal Rights podcast series explores creative practice within the animal rights movement. Researcher Ben Hunt converses with activists who harness artistic practice in their advocacy, delving deep into how creativity manifests in the movement, and how it can play an important role in bringing about a better world. Language: en-gb Genres: Arts, Education, Performing Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Creativity With a Cause
Episode 18
Wednesday, 25 June, 2025
In this episode, Ben Hunt sits down with spoken word artist, digital collage maker, and vegan-feminist researcher Lauren-Marie Kennedy. From growing up rescuing worms on the playground to challenging anthropocentric norms in her academic work, Lauren-Marie’s journey is one of transformation, vulnerability, and radical creativity.Together, they explore:What it means to be a “creative with a cause”How satire, poetry, and humour can open space for deeper reflectionThe emotional toll of activism—and how art can offer resilienceBlending non-traditional academic methods with creative researchThe roots of Scottish veganism and her exciting PhD plansLauren-Marie shares her reflections on burnout, inspiration, performance, and the power of creative freedom as an antidote to despair.🌐 Learn more about Lauren-Marie and her work: https://www.laurenmariekennedy.com📬 Subscribe to our Substack newsletter for extended content and behind-the-scenes reflections: https://performinganimalrights.substack.com🎧 Explore past episodes and creative resources at: https://www.performinganimalrights.orgIf you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast with your creative activist community!
