Tommy Sonnen's Side Of The Story The Glen Merzer Show podcast

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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.

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00:00 Introduction and Background

03:23 Tommy's Family History in Ranching

08:09 Tommy's Journey into Ranching and Land Ownership

13:26 Reconnecting with Renee and the Start of the Rowdy Girl Sanctuary

21:32 Renee's Transition to Veganism and Tommy's Resistance

29:20 The Decision to Start a Vegan Farm Animal Sanctuary

32:09 Challenges and Growth of the Rowdy Girl Sanctuary

33:38 Introduction and Background

34:07 Evacuating Animals During Natural Disasters

35:04 Challenges of Floods and Droughts

36:34 Positive Health Transformation and Meeting Great People

39:02 Loss of Friends and Becoming an Example

40:19 The Environmental Impact of Animal Agriculture

42:09 The Need for Land and Unsustainable Practices

43:07 Losing Friends in the Cattle Business

44:06 Leaving a Legacy and Helping Others Transition

45:03 Challenges of Transitioning to Plant-Based Farming

47:00 The Role of Government and USDA Support

48:23 The Influence of USDA and Nutritional Recommendations

48:55 Becoming Vegan and Changing Perceptions

50:03 Health Changes and the Importance of Exercise

51:48 Metal Detecting as a Hobby

52:46 Finding Gold and Historical Artifacts

54:43 Convincing Friends to Go Vegan

56:42 The Impact of Sanctuary Visits on Vegan Conversions

58:06 Reflecting on Starting the Sanctuary

01:00:32 USDA Support for Sanctuaries

01:03:23 Lobbying for Plant-Based Farming

01:04:22 The Power of Renee and the Need for Change

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