How to be Shy AND Bold (with Jack Higgs) (Episode 23)

The Simple Heart w/ Wayne Hsiung

Imagine being shy and putting yourself in positions where people will scream at you, attack you, and literally bring out a whip to lash you and your friends. That’s Jack Higgs.

Jack is an influencer, animal rights activist, and long-time companion to Tash Peterson. And he’s got fascinating lessons in courage, disruption, and how to create change.

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Follow Jack Higgs:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jackhiggs269/

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@jackhiggs269

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackhiggs269

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jackhiggs269

Links: linktr.ee/jackhiggs - The Simple Heart on Substack - Subscribe to Wayne Hsiung's newsletter to learn more about the #RightToRescue at https://simpleheart.org!

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Chapters:

Chapter 1) 00:00-22:21 Intro, Australian activists, Jack taking action with Tash Peterson, documenting animal rights actions, urban area actions vs rural area actions, & laws in Australia & the United States

Chapter 2) 22:22-58:28 Civil court cases against Jack & Tash, civil court cases against other activists, the story of the protest at the restaurant that banned vegans, why some people react violently to protests, & talking rationally with people trolling protests

Chapter 3) 58:29-1:31:22 Effective animal rights activism & many animal rights activists in Australia, Australian cultural influences, Jack deciding to take action for animals, be bold & authentic when telling the truth for animals, & self-improvement through self-critique (both good & bad)

Chapter 4) 1:31:23- 1:40:58 Authentic speeches, the mind-body connection, what gives Jack hope in the animal rights movement, & follow Jack on social media (links above)

Chapter 5) 1:40:59-1:41:14 Outro video - Thank you for watching! Please Subscribe. Acknowledgments to the Podcast Team: Joe Allman, Adam Durand, Chloe Leffakis, & Jeremy Loeb