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Melanie Joy @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social · Sep 3

➡️ See what readers are saying about my new novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish”! 📚

Want to buy the book? Order a copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl or from your preferred bookseller. 🔗

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Melanie Joy @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social · Sep 2

🎬 Check out this clip from my recent interview with the wonderful Chris Jeffries on the Homeless Romantic podcast. 🎙️ To hear our conversation, head to bit.ly/MJHomelessRomantic or your favorite #podcast platform! 🎧

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Aikku 🪼🫧 @aikku.bsky.social · Aug 27

Lajismin sukulaiskäsite on karnismi (carnism), @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social käsitteellistämä uskomusjärjestelmä jolla oikeutetaan eläinten käyttö kulutustuotteiden raaka-aineena. Joyta haastateltiin vuosi sitten @voima.fihin. Tämä juttu oli silmiä avaava.

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VEGAN FEST® @veganfest.eu · Aug 27

At Vegan Fest we will host the official Catalan launch of @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social most renowned book
published by @saldonar.com

Journalist and writer @borjada.bsky.social, who will also be joining us at Vegan Fest, has written the prologue for the book

@beyondcarnism.bsky.social

#veganfest ✊🏻🥕

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Melanie Joy @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social · Aug 28

📣 I’ll be giving a workshop in #Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday, September 20, at 9:30 am CEST.

This workshop is perfect for vegans, people interested in #veganism, and people working in animal organizations. 🌱

Visit bit.ly/CEVABarcelona2025 to find out more and sign up. 🔗

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Melanie Joy @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social · Aug 26

📚 Want to read the first chapter of my new novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish,” for free?

Just drop the word “CHAPTER” below, and my team and I will DM you a download link. 💬

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Melanie Joy @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social · Aug 4

➡️ See what readers are saying about my new novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish”! 📚

Want to buy the book? Order a copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl or from your preferred bookseller. 🔗

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Melanie Joy @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social · Jul 21

➡️ See what readers are saying about my new novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish”! 📚

Want to buy the book? Order a copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl or from your preferred bookseller. 🔗

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Melanie Joy @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social · Jul 11

➡️ See what readers are saying about my new novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish”! 📚

Want to buy the book? Order a copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl or from your preferred bookseller. 🔗

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Douglas Eby @douglaseby.bsky.social · Apr 22

"We need to be informed enough so that we're not a part of the problem by sticking our heads in the sand.

"But how do we stay informed enough and not get over informed and then manage when we do get over informed?" @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social

Douglas Eby @douglaseby.bsky.social · Apr 18

Psychologist @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social notes that as highly sensitive people, "We're especially affected by violence, chaos, and unpredictability. So the question really is, how do we find the balance?"
Hear podcast ep. on Dysregulation with Dr Joy
thecreativemind.substack.com/p/dysregulat...

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Melanie Joy @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social · Jul 11

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm delighted to hear that you found "Beyond Beliefs" useful. 😊💚

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Melanie Joy @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social · Jul 11

That's wonderful to hear! Thank you so much, Sadie. I hope you enjoyed the book! 🥰📚

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VEGAN FEST® @veganfest.eu · Jun 18

We're thrilled to announce a very special guest at Vegan Fest: Dr. Melanie Joy! A globally renowned author, psychologist and changemaker, her work has inspired millions.

#VeganFest✊🏻🥕

@drmelaniejoy.bsky.social @beyondcarnism.bsky.social

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Our Hen House @ourhenhouse.org · Jun 30

CW: mentions of suicide

FLOCK BONUS TEASER: @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social reads from her new psychological thriller "A Half-Hearted Death Wish" 📚

Check out an introduction to the genre-bending novel! Join our flock at ourhenhouse.org/support to listen! 🎧

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Melanie Joy @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social · Jul 2

Want to find out why caring people are sometimes #unkind? Check out my @psychologytoday.com article “Compassion Privilege.” 📃

Read it at bit.ly/PTCompassionPrivilege or by tapping the link in my bio. 🔗

Do you struggle to behave compassionately toward people who seem uncompassionate? Let me know! ⬇️

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Melanie Joy @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social · Jun 13

📣 #Infighting is a major obstacle to progressive groups and movements. When members fight each other, they lose focus and waste time, money, and resources.

Ending infighting is critical to our ability to create a more just and compassionate world. ❤️

Visit infighting.org to learn more.

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Melanie Joy @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social · Jun 9

✨ My debut #novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish,” is out now! Order your copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl or from your preferred bookseller. 🔗

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Melanie Joy @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social · Jun 9

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please seek professional help. Suicidal ideation, depression, and other mental health conditions are treatable, and support is available.

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Melanie Joy @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social · Jun 9

TRIGGER WARNING: References to suicide. This book is a work of fiction and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or provide guidance for mental health conditions, including suicidal thoughts or behaviors.

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Melanie Joy @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social · May 29

✨ “A Half-Hearted Death Wish” is out now! Order your copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl or from your preferred bookseller. 🔗

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Melanie Joy @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social · May 28

✨ My debut #novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish,” is out now! Order your copy at amzn.to/44TLBxl or from your preferred bookseller. 🔗

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Melanie Joy @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social · May 28

If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please seek professional help. Suicidal ideation, depression, and other mental health conditions are treatable, and support is available.

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Melanie Joy @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social · May 28

TRIGGER WARNING: References to suicide. This book is a work of fiction and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or provide guidance for mental health conditions, including suicidal thoughts or behaviors.

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Melanie Joy @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social · May 26

📣 Don’t forget to join tomorrow’s live Q&A at 9 am PT / 12 pm ET / 6 pm CET via Zoom.

This exclusive event will give you the opportunity to ask me questions about my new novel, “A Half-Hearted Death Wish.” 💜

Sign up for the Q&A at bit.ly/QandAforHHDW. 🔗

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Melanie Joy @drmelaniejoy.bsky.social · May 23

➡️ Today is your last chance to purchase a copy of “A Half-Hearted Death Wish” in time for the live Q&A! ✨

To sign up for the live Q&A, go to bit.ly/QandAforHHDW. 💜

Get 20% off the book at amzn.to/44TLBxl! 🔗

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