Tommy Sonnen, a former cattle rancher, shares his journey from being a rancher to becoming a vegan and starting the Rowdy Girl Sanctuary. Tommy grew up in a family with a ranching background, but he didn't have a lot of cattle himself. He worked at Dow Chemical and bought land as an investment. After reconnecting with his ex-wife Renee, who had become vegan, Tommy's perspective started to change. Renee convinced him to stop selling cows and eventually bought the cows herself, turning their property into a farm animal sanctuary. Tommy Sonnen shares his journey from being a cattle rancher to starting the Rowdy Girl Sanctuary, a farm sanctuary. He discusses the challenges they faced during natural disasters and the transition to a vegan lifestyle. Tommy emphasizes the health benefits of going vegan and the positive impact on the environment. He also talks about the support they received from the vegan community and the government. Tommy encourages others to consider transitioning from animal agriculture to plant-based farming.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 Background03:23 Tommy's Family History in Ranching08:09 Tommy's Journey into Ranching and Land Ownership13:26 Reconnecting with Renee and the Start of the Rowdy Girl Sanctuary21:32 Renee's Transition to Veganism and Tommy's Resistance29:20 The Decision to Start a Vegan Farm Animal Sanctuary32:09 Challenges and Growth of the Rowdy Girl Sanctuary33:38 Introduction and Background34:07 Evacuating Animals During Natural Disasters35:04 Challenges of Floods and Droughts36:34 Positive Health Transformation and Meeting Great People39:02 Loss of Friends and Becoming an Example40:19 The Environmental Impact of Animal Agriculture42:09 The Need for Land and Unsustainable Practices43:07 Losing Friends in the Cattle Business44:06 Leaving a Legacy and Helping Others Transition45:03 Challenges of Transitioning to Plant-Based Farming47:00 The Role of Government and USDA Support48:23 The Influence of USDA and Nutritional Recommendations48:55 Becoming Vegan and Changing Perceptions50:03 Health Changes and the Importance of Exercise51:48 Metal Detecting as a Hobby52:46 Finding Gold and Historical Artifacts54:43 Convincing Friends to Go Vegan56:42 The Impact of Sanctuary Visits on Vegan Conversions58:06 Reflecting on Starting the Sanctuary01:00:32 USDA Support for Sanctuaries01:03:23 Lobbying for Plant-Based Farming01:04:22 The Power of Renee and the Need for Change

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