Renee King-Sonnen, founder of Rowdy Girl Sanctuary, shares her journey from being a cattle rancher to becoming a vegan farm sanctuary owner. Her transformation began when she moved to a cattle ranch and developed a bond with a calf named Rowdy Girl. She convinced her husband, Tommy, to stop selling cows and eventually bought all the cows to start a sanctuary. Tommy also transitioned to a vegan lifestyle and both experienced health improvements. Renee also talks about her documentary, book, and upcoming feature film that will bring awareness to her cause. She emphasizes the importance of education and inspiring others through her Rancher Advocacy Program.Visit Rowdy Girl Sanctuary website: https://rowdygirlsanctuary.org/Visit Rancher Advocacy Program website: https://rancheradvocacy.org/Visit our website: https://www.theglenmerzershow.com Get my new book, 'America Goes Vegan!' here: https://shorturl.at/dgrLQ Get "Live Your Healthiest Life" here:https://shorturl.at/bitDEPre-order Sweet Indulgence by Chef AJ and me, the healthiest and most beautiful dessert cookbook ever!: https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 Follow us in Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGlenMerzerShow/ Follow us in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@theglenmerzershow  Follow us in Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/glenmerzershow Follow us in TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theglenmerzershow00:00 Introduction and Background03:27 The Bond Between Humans and Animals10:24 The Journey to Veganism26:24 Starting a Sanctuary34:49 Transitioning to a Vegan Lifestyle36:17 Transitioning to Plant-Based Cooking38:05 Becoming a Nonprofit and Starting the Rancher Advocacy Program39:02 Animals Finding Their Way to Rowdy Girls Sanctuary40:27 Finding Purpose in Animal Advocacy41:27 The Variety of Animals at Rowdy Girls Sanctuary42:13 Creating Separate Spaces for Different Animals43:11 The Emotional Lives of Animals44:08 Seeking Donkeys for Rowdy Girls Sanctuary44:57 Expanding the Mission to Help Other Farmers Transition46:23 Using Performance Skills to Advocate for Animals48:22 Empathizing with Cattle Ranchers' Wives50:20 Helping Farmers Find Alternative Farming Practices52:11 Challenges of Transitioning from Animal Farming56:06 The Financial Burden on Farmers57:26 Transitioning Hearts and Minds58:50 Spreading Awareness through Documentary, Book, and Film01:08:44 The Rancher Advocacy Program: Educating and Inspiring Farmers

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