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Knowledge GumboFrom Marvel Comics to Life Mastery: The 3 Words That Rewrote SuccessEpisode 27: From Marvel Comics to Life Mastery: The 3 Words That Rewrote SuccessWhat does it take to truly excel while staying true to yourself? This episode explores the transformative power of Roxane Gay's wisdom on ambition, resilience, and authentic success.IN THIS EPISODE:Host Alicia Thomas challenges conventional thinking about resilience and ambition, revealing how true strength comes from within and how you can achieve excellence without compromising your values.KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED:Redefining resilience as innate strength, not just survivalThe historical context of Black women's resilienceHow...2025-07-0715 min
Know Your FoodThe Power of Regional Food Systems: Alicia KennedyWriter and cultural critic Alicia Kennedy joins us live in Brooklyn for a wide-ranging conversation on food, media, and the systems that shape what—and how—we eat. We talk about the tension between personal choice and structural barriers to cooking, the role of food journalism in the climate crisis, and the rise of plant-based products backed by Big Food. Alicia also shares her perspective on what it really means to eat locally and sustainably—and why that way of eating shouldn't be reduced to a fleeting trend.With her signature clarity and insight, Alicia makes the case f...2025-07-0247 min
Rolin ForwardMAHA Report: The Good, The Bad, & The UglyIn this episode, Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin provide an in-depth analysis of the Make Our Children Healthy Again (MAHA) report, released on May 22, 2025. The report, commissioned by the Trump administration and led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., aims to address the rising rates of chronic diseases among American children. Listen to unpack the report and note some key takeaways. This is not intended to be medical advice, and the content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of their employers or funders.2025-06-0222 min
The 28 Year Old MaleThe Quarter Life Crisis: Alicia Weir AKA GoldiAlicia Weir has gone by many names. Some Blonde DJ, Blondie Lee and now reinventing herself as Goldi. She's a successful musician and DJ who many of us will have had the pleasure of seeing play live at Revolver over a merlot and a cheese platter for any parents playing at home. But I know Goldi as my mate Alicia from highschool. The smiling assassin who had time for anyone(including a dart behind the basketball courts).I've watched her take on the world from a far, and more recently go through something of...2025-05-191h 05
Real Wolf Record ClubJeff Buckley - Grace with Alicia Kennedylicia Kennedy is a food writer, essayist, and author of the bestselling book “No Meat Required.” She joins the show to discuss the 90’s alternative classic “Grace” by Jeff Buckley.2025-04-241h 22
The Ghosty GirlsLive, Laugh, LobotomyIn today's episode, we dive into one of the most controversial and unsettling chapters in the history of medicine: the lobotomy. This procedure, which involved the surgical severing of brain connections via drilled holes in the head or an icepick to the eye socket, was once hailed as the ultimate cure for any mental illness you could ever imagine - but sadly, it came with a hefty price. We also discuss the infamous botched lobotomy of Rosemary Kennedy, performed at the hands of madman neurologist, Walter Freeman. Buckle up guys, this is a rough one!Today's Sources...2025-02-251h 00
The Creator Spotlight PodcastEp. 46: "I'm not a creator, I'm a writer" ft. Alicia Kennedy This week Francis is joined by essayist and culture critic, Alicia Kennedy. Alicia is primarily a food writer, however also has many refined takes on writing, the algorithm, and the attention economy.Alicia's Newsletter: https://www.aliciakennedy.news/00:00:00 Introducing Alicia Kennedy00:01:38 Rejecting the idea of the creator00:07:06 Declining media literacy in the digital age00:12:36 The fragmentation of public intellectualism00:17:09 Attaching value to greatest achievements00:19:32 The creator economy tradeoff of freedom and instability00:29:33 The need for publications that challenge food...2025-02-201h 01
The Intuitive Revolution Podcast with Alicia FarricielliEmpowering Sexual Wellness: Communication, Self-Confidence, and Intimacy with Dr. Jenn KennedyIn this episode of The Intuitive Revolution, host Alicia Farricielli speaks with Dr. Jenn Kennedy, a renowned sex therapist and former publicist, about empowering individuals and couples to embrace sexual wellness. Dr. Jenn recounts her journey from the world of publicity to becoming a trusted therapist who integrates the physical, psychological, and emotional aspects of intimacy. She emphasizes the vital role of effective communication and self-confidence in achieving fulfilling sexual experiences, offering strategies to overcome societal shame. The conversation also explores how life stages influence sexual identity, highlighting the importance of self-care—especially for women—and the need for supp...2025-02-1830 min
Stranger Fruit PodcastThe Core ft. Alicia Corey Edwards (Medical Student at Howard U)Kennedy Dunn and Alicia Corey Edwards, medical students at Howard U navigate the core of our existence, core strength, and what it means to be human in the final episode of Stranger Fruit Vol III.
Timestamps:
0:00 Exploring Core Values and Community Support
7:29 Embracing Change, Growth, and Personal Relationships
15:20 Overcoming Setbacks and Finding Inner Strength
26:02 Embracing Authenticity, Diversity, and Self-Discovery
54:33 Navigating Love and Life's Complexities
Reference:
Intro Music: Bosch’s Garden - by Kjartan Abel. This work is licensed under the following: CC B...2025-01-061h 05
Rolin ForwardWhat's up with HHS anyways?This week, President-Elect Trump nominated Robert F. Kennedy Jr to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Join Drs. Alicia and Stephanie Rolin as they do a deep dive into what HHS is, why this nomination matters, and what might happen next.This is not intended to be medical advice, and the content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of their employers or funders.2024-11-2131 min
SWP - The Strategic Workforce Planning PodcastEpisode 58 - Alicia Roach & Chris Hare - eQ8Episode 58 of the SWP Podcast set out with no particular agenda yet resulted in one of the richest, most thought provoking SWP discussions the show has seen to date. Amazing what happens when three passionate SWP minds get together and bounce off each other. A huge thank you to Chris and Alicia for their contribution to the profession and for making this a highly enjoyable piece of content to co-create! 2024-11-141h 02
Stranger Fruit PodcastStranger Fruit Vol. II CompilationBEST OF VOL II. of Stranger Fruit entitled "In Drought Seasons, We Need Passion, Patience & Connection Enriching and Sustaining Our Roots"
01:18 - “In Drought Season” with Dr. Isaiah Horton
10:58 - “We Need” with Alicia Snowden
15:46 - “Passion, Patience” with Dr. Bianca Campbell, PharmD
19:34 - “& Connection” with Dr. Dwayne Thomas
24:49 - “Enriching and Sustaining” with Dr. Redab Alnifaidy
29:43 - “Our” with Oyinemi “Yemi” Iyebote
42:28 - “Roots” with Rasheed Thompson
Works Cited:
Intro Music: Bosch’s Garden - by Kjartan Abel. This work is licensed u...2024-10-281h 03
Stranger Fruit PodcastWe Need. ft. Alicia Snowden (Medical Student at Howard U)Kennedy Dunn and Alicia Snowden, 3rd year medical students at Howard U discuss needs and what it means to be human in the 2nd episode of Stranger Fruit Vol II.
Timestamps:
0:00 Transitioning in Medicine: From Surgery to Psychiatry
8:39 The Human Approach in Medicine: Mental Health and Resilience
14:45 Personal Reflections: Surgery, Psychiatry, and Growth
30:27 Childhood Development & Mental Health: Unmet Needs and Institutionalization
38:14 Personal Insights: Balancing Life, Career, and Overcoming Challenges
References:
Nelson, C. A., Fox, N. A., and Zeanah, C. H. (2014). Rom...2024-09-0951 min
The Mind of Business SuccessNo B.S. Time Management for EntrepreneursBuy the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Ak2nsd No B.S. Time Management for Entrepreneurs: The Ultimate No Holds Barred Kick Butt Take No Prisoners Guide to Time Productivity and Sanity On this episode of "The Mind of Business Success Podcast," I had the pleasure of speaking with Ben Glass, a seasoned entrepreneur and co-author of the new edition of No BS Time Management for Entrepreneurs, written with the legendary Dan Kennedy. Ben brought an incredible depth of insight into the often misunderstood and sometimes dreaded topic of time management. Time ma...2024-08-1331 min
SWP - The Strategic Workforce Planning PodcastEpisode 50 - The globally recognised CP-SWP programJoin us for a very special 50th episode of the SWP Podcast in collaboration with the Reimagined Workforce Podcast. WPI Chair and usual host of the SWP Podcast, Nick Kennedy switches seats and invites host and director of Workforce Transformations Australia, Kath Hume to welcome a distinguished panel of global experts to discuss the new Certified Practicing Program for Strategic Workforce Planning (CP-SWP). In addition to Nick, Kath is also joined by: • Alicia Roach, Co-Founder of eQ8 • Adam Gibson, Head of Strategic Workforce Planning for EYTogether, they delve into th...2024-07-0937 min
Alive & Well – Burnout, Anxiety, Nervous System, Productivity, Time Management, Somatic Tools, Work-Life Balance258 - Using Brain Science to Increase Self-Esteem with Dr. Simone AliciaWhat if I told you that there was a science to having confidence and healthy self-esteem?Today’s guest, Dr. Simone Alicia, is The Self-Esteem Doctor 👩🏾⚕️She’s a self-esteem expert & motivational speaker who is deeply passionate about self-development and nourishing the mental, physical and spiritual well-being of people, especially women.In today’s episode, she talks us through why we may struggle with self-esteem, how we can start making daily adjustments to our thought patterns, and measurable techniques that can get you on the path to confidence that you deserve.3 things you’ll learn in this epi...2024-05-3151 min
Second NatureDoes it Really Matter If I Eat Less Meat?Plant-based eating is one of the most impactful climate actions we can take, but changing our diets can be overwhelming. How can we get started and stick with it?Second Nature is your community for practical, sustainable living. On this episode, we're hearing from listeners about how they've started adding more plants to their plates, finding inspiration in delicious recipes, and getting motivated by the carbon impact of collective action. On this episode, you'll hear:Motivation and practical tips from listeners across the plant-forward spectrum: flexitarians, vegetarians, and vegans.An interview with foo...2024-05-2228 min
SWP - The Strategic Workforce Planning PodcastEpisode 42 - Dynamic Scenario Planning with Alicia Roach and Chris Hare - eQ8Entertaining and insightful (as always) discussion with two of my great friends, Chris Hare and Alicia Roach on the topic of Dynamic Scenario Planning. Learn all about the relevance of DSP to SWP, how to utilise data to inform scenarios and where enterprise software enablement is headed. Also, grab a sneak peek at the pending product release from eQ8. 2024-04-0650 min
Add Passion and StirAlicia Kennedy and Katherine Miller Demand Food JusticeFood and culture writer Alicia Kennedy and chef advocacy trainer and Table81 founder Katherine Miller discuss food justice and how we can make important improvements in our food system. “We operate with this idea that we should be able to have any [food] we want whenever we want it, at whatever price that we wanna pay for it,” says Miller. “It's an artificially constructed system that keeps our food affordable in certain places and makes it unaffordable and unattainable in other places.” Kennedy writes about food justice, food sovereignty, and food apartheid. “Food justice is not merely the ability to access...2024-03-2044 min
Earth Eats: Real Food, Green LivingThe future of food according to Alicia Kennedy“I just wanted to provide context for folks because I do think that the conversation around plant-based food for the last eight years or so has been pushed toward a more corporate, vertical, lab meat, impossible burgers, beyond burgers, meat substitutes that act like meat and look like meat and has gotten really far away from whole foods and vegetables and legumes and how nice it is to just eat some beans sometimes.”
This week on the show we talk with food writer Alicia Kennedy about her new book, No Meat Required: the cultural history and culinary futu...2024-03-0851 minEarth EatsThe future of food according to Alicia Kennedy“I just wanted to provide context for folks because I do think that the conversation around plant-based food for the last eight years or so has been pushed toward a more corporate, vertical, lab meat, impossible burgers, beyond burgers, meat substitutes that act like meat and look like meat and has gotten really far away from whole foods and vegetables and legumes and how nice it is to just eat some beans sometimes.”
This week on the show we talk with food writer Alicia Kennedy about her new book, No Meat Required: the cultural history and culinary futu...2024-03-0851 min
New Books in American StudiesAlicia Kennedy, "No Meat Required: The Cultural History and Culinary Future of Plant-Based Eating" (Beacon Press, 2023)A culinary and cultural history of plant-based eating in the United States that delves into the subcultures and politics that have defined alternative food. The vegan diet used to be associated only with eccentric hippies and tofu-loving activists who shop at co-ops and live on compounds. We’ve come a long way since then. Now, fine-dining restaurants like Eleven Madison Park cater to chic upscale clientele with a plant-based menu, and Impossible Whoppers are available at Burger King. But can plant-based food keep its historical anti-capitalist energies if it goes mainstream? And does it need to? In...2024-03-061h 01
New Books in Economic and Business HistoryAlicia Kennedy, "No Meat Required: The Cultural History and Culinary Future of Plant-Based Eating" (Beacon Press, 2023)A culinary and cultural history of plant-based eating in the United States that delves into the subcultures and politics that have defined alternative food. The vegan diet used to be associated only with eccentric hippies and tofu-loving activists who shop at co-ops and live on compounds. We’ve come a long way since then. Now, fine-dining restaurants like Eleven Madison Park cater to chic upscale clientele with a plant-based menu, and Impossible Whoppers are available at Burger King. But can plant-based food keep its historical anti-capitalist energies if it goes mainstream? And does it need to? In...2024-03-061h 01
New Books in FoodAlicia Kennedy, "No Meat Required: The Cultural History and Culinary Future of Plant-Based Eating" (Beacon Press, 2023)A culinary and cultural history of plant-based eating in the United States that delves into the subcultures and politics that have defined alternative food. The vegan diet used to be associated only with eccentric hippies and tofu-loving activists who shop at co-ops and live on compounds. We’ve come a long way since then. Now, fine-dining restaurants like Eleven Madison Park cater to chic upscale clientele with a plant-based menu, and Impossible Whoppers are available at Burger King. But can plant-based food keep its historical anti-capitalist energies if it goes mainstream? And does it need to? In...2024-03-061h 01
SleeveNotes # with Mike KennedyAlba“A smoky, soulful voice, provocative lyrics, and extraordinary guitar playing make her one of the most talented musicians in this generation" - Never Enough MusicThe Spanish-born and London-living artist has developed a timelessly classic yet fresh sound with undertones of neo-soul, funk and R&B, inspired by the likes of John Mayer, Joss Stone, Eric Clapton and Alicia Keys. She’s a passionate environmental campaigner and likes to use her music to make a difference and speak up about social and climate issues and has joined forces with several non-profit organisations to raise funds and awareness around climate chan...2024-02-0638 min
LA Review of BooksAlicia Kennedy's "No Meat Required"Eric Newman and Kate Wolf speak with writer Alicia Kennedy about No Meat Required: The Cultural History and Culinary Future of Plant-Based Eating. The book unpacks the ethical, spiritual, environmental, economic, and political dimensions of vegetarianism and veganism. It traces the emergence of meatless eating in the US, from 19th century religious groups to various subcultures—including commune-dwellers, Rastafarians, Buddhists, punks, ecofeminists and Black Nationalists—to the watershed moment of Frances Moore Lappé’s book, Diet for a Small Planet, published in 1971. Kennedy also interrogates more recent trends like wellness culture and meatless Big Macs, considering how the radical origins of not...2024-01-0552 min
LARB Radio HourAlicia Kennedy's "No Meat Required"Eric Newman and Kate Wolf speak with writer Alicia Kennedy about No Meat Required: The Cultural History and Culinary Future of Plant-Based Eating. The book unpacks the ethical, spiritual, environmental, economic, and political dimensions of vegetarianism and veganism. It traces the emergence of meatless eating in the US, from 19th century religious groups to various subcultures—including commune-dwellers, Rastafarians, Buddhists, punks, ecofeminists and Black Nationalists—to the watershed moment of Frances Moore Lappé’s book, Diet for a Small Planet, published in 1971. Kennedy also interrogates more recent trends like wellness culture and meatless Big Macs, considering how the radical origins...2024-01-0552 min
What's Poppin' Penny?The Potty Time Pause (pt.2)Send us a textThe Wright family knows no goal is too big when you have the support of your loved ones. It takes time to learn to go potty, and Penny is learning that she's sure to succeed with practice, patience, and a little help from her family! Hi there Trusted Adult!If you and your Brownstone Buddy would like to read more books about amazing preschoolers and their families check out these award-winning authors: Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry, Time For Kenny by Brian Pinkney, ...2023-11-2511 min
What's Poppin' Penny?The Potty Time Pause (pt.1)Send us a textPenny and her Daddy, Jabari, dress up for her Mommy, Zoe's, special day at the community art center! T.A. helps Penny learn that practice makes perfect.Remember to click on The Potty Time Pause (pt.2) to hear the rest of our story.Hi there, Trusted Adult!If you and your Brownstone Buddy would like to read more books about amazing preschoolers and their families, check out these award-winning authors: Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry, Time For Kenny by Brian P...2023-11-2513 min
DisgorgeousPREVIEW: CRUSH PAD Episode 75: Vegan Wine Critic ft. Alicia KennedyAlicia Kennedy is, frankly, a must follow and must read for anyone who believes in food and drink. Sorry, not sorry, she is a guiding light right now and her book No Meat Required is STAGGERINGLY good. She came on the pod to discuss bivalves, the socialism of nice things, wine, vegetarianism and what people think food books need to be. Truly incredible interview, also, her substack is REQUIRED READINGSupport the show2023-10-1211 min
KQED's ForumFake Meat isn’t the Answer to the Climate Crisis, Says Alicia KennedyFrom oat milk at coffee shops, to cashew cheese at Target, to McDonald’s McPlant burger, it’s becoming easier to consume fewer animal products. That’s a win for the environment, given a livestock sector that’s responsible for about 15 percent of global greenhouse emissions, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. But simply offering substitutes to the American diet won’t be enough to stop climate change or the exploitation of food workers, land and animals, argues food and culture writer Alicia Kennedy’s new book “No Meat Required.” Kennedy joins us to share how the counter-cultural...2023-10-0955 min