What does it really mean to live a life of kindness? Not simply kindness to the people we know, but to animals, the planet, ourselves, and future generations?
In this heartfelt conversation, Victoria Moran welcomes author, conservationist, and Kindness Is Everything podcast host Anitha Rao-Robinson. Together they explore the transformative power of what might be called "radical kindness"—a way of living that extends compassion beyond our immediate circle and into every aspect of our lives.
Anitha shares the story of her own vegan journey, inspired by her teenage daughter after watching Cowspiracy. The conversation also touches on her Indian heritage, her life in Canada, and how those experiences have shaped her understanding of compassion, conservation, and our responsibility to the natural world. Victoria and Anitha discuss the many meanings of the word "conservationist," the joys and challenges of eco-travel, and highlights from the AVA Conference in Toronto.
At its heart, this episode is an invitation to live more consciously, to embrace kindness as a daily practice, and to recognize that even small acts of compassion have the power to change the world.
✨ In This Episode
What "radical kindness" looks like in everyday life
Anitha's journey to veganism after watching Cowspiracy
Different perspectives on conservation and environmental stewardship
The influence of Anitha's Indian heritage and Canadian upbringing
The opportunities and challenges of eco-travel
Highlights from the AVA Conference in Toronto
How kindness benefits animals, people, and the planet alike
👤 About Our Guest
Anitha Rao-Robinson is an author, conservationist, and creator of the Kindness Is Everything podcast. A former accountant, she now devotes her life to helping animals and writing children's books, including A Family for Faru, Sari Sisters, and Music of the Bells. Anitha lives on a hobby farm with her family—both human and non-human—and continues to inspire compassionate living through her writing, podcast, and advocacy.
🔗 Connect with Anitha
Website: https://anitharobinson.com
Instagram: @anitharobinson4
Kindness Is Everything Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindness_everythingpod/
Podcast: Kindness Is Everything (available on all major podcast platforms and through Anitha's website)
📚 Mentioned in This Episode
Cowspiracy
The Vegan Report with Rayane Laddi
Oblivious: A Vegan Memoir by Sande Nosonowitz
Anitha's books:
- A Family for Faru
- Sari Sisters
- Music of the Bells
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