Shows
Solidarity Is ThisSolidarity: Navigating Internal Movement Tensions and ConflictCo-host Adaku Utah joins Tamika Middleton (Women’s March), Mike Ishii (Tsuru for Solidarity), and Mónica Enríquez-Enríquez (Foundation for a Just Society) to explore how conflict can deepen solidarity
2025-10-291h 23
The ADDAAhimsa in the Modern World: The Power of Non-Violence with Rajni Bakshi | E. 10In this episode, Deepa Mirchandani shares a conversation with Rajni Bakshi, an award-winning journalist and author known for her work on social, political, and economic issues. Her celebrated book, Bazaars, Conversations and Freedom, reimagines value, exchange, and monetary systems driven by equity. Rajni also hosts Ahimsa Conversations, a channel exploring the modern relevance of non-violence.The conversation explores corporate sustainability, the role of social and environmental responsible investment, and the challenges posed by violent structures and systems in our global society. They reflect on activism,, and the value placed on money, alongside Rajni’s critique of the East India Co...
2025-06-022h 10
The ADDAAhimsa in the Modern World: The Power of Non-Violence with Rajni Bakshi | E. 10In this episode, Deepa Mirchandani shares a conversation with Rajni Bakshi, an award-winning journalist and author known for her work on social, political, and economic issues. Her celebrated book, Bazaars, Conversations and Freedom, reimagines value, exchange, and monetary systems driven by equity. Rajni also hosts Ahimsa Conversations, a channel exploring the modern relevance of non-violence.The conversation explores corporate sustainability, the role of social and environmental responsible investment, and the challenges posed by violent structures and systems in our global society. They reflect on activism,, and the value placed on money, alongside Rajni’s critique of the East India Company an...
2025-05-082h 10
Conflict Decoded PodcastStaying Soft With Each Other While Growing Strong Movements with Dara SilvermanSomatics practitioner and anti-racist trainer, Dara Silverman, reminds us this week that to build strong movements, those of us who are committed to bringing forth a world in which all peoples’ needs are met, will need to offer ourselves and each other softness in these times.
When we write people off, point fingers in blame, and narrow our tent, our movements grow smaller and lose.
To build movements with the capacity to win, we must call each other in with fierce compassion. We must build relationships around what we care about, day in and day out, not just during election se...
2025-01-2159 min
The Breast Cancer PodcastIs Moving On From Breast Cancer Possible? - with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi and Monica Brooks"Is it possible to 'move on' after a cancer diagnosis?" This is a question that has been asked often. Join us as we discuss the answer together. Cancer can change your life in many ways, and it's okay to react differently. Some become advocates while others may not even want to talk about cancer. Ultimately, you must prioritize what is right for you. This conversation is sure to be enlightening and enjoyable.Stay Connected with Dr. Halaharvi:TikTok: @breastdoctorInstagram: @drdhalaharviTBCP Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcastWebsite: https://drdeepahalaharvi.com/YouTube: https...
2023-12-1917 min
The Breast Cancer PodcastAlcohol and Cancer with Breast Cancer Survivor, ShannonMeet Shannon, a remarkable breast cancer survivor who recently began her journey of sobriety. She openly shares her story of alcohol dependency and how it affected her life. Shannon will highlight the challenges she faced while striving for a sober lifestyle and how she has managed to maintain it for the past five months. Additionally, Dr. Halaharvi and Monica Brooks will recount their own experiences with alcohol and how they've been able to manage their lives after overcoming cancer. Don't forget to follow Shannon on Instagram; she's created her own page after this interview!Shannon's Instagram: @soberwithshannon
2023-11-2137 min
The Sleep Whisperer Podcast183 - Blood Sugar & Sleep With Monica PazMonica Paz is a Functional Medicine Certified Nutritionist with a Master of Science degree in Human Nutrition. She studied dietetics and worked as a Registered Dietitian. She is the owner of Nourished Functional Nutrition, her virtual practice, where her focus is to help people balance their blood sugar using the principles of Functional Medicine and Functional Nutrition. She discovered Functional Nutrition and its focus on root cause medicine during a health crisis. She is passionate about helping people transform their health one bite at a time. What is blood sugar control? Why is balancing blood sugar so important? Who...
2023-09-0534 min
fiction/non/fictionLetters to a Writer of Color: Deepa Anappara and Taymour Soomro on Finding Community With Each OtherFiction writers Deepa Anappara and Taymour Soomro join co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to discuss the newly published essay collection Letters to a Writer of Color, which they co-edited. The book features 17 pieces by authors of color from all over the world reflecting on aspects of craft and the writing life. Anappara and Soomro talk about how experiences in their MFA program led them to collaborate on the book. Contributors include Kiese Laymon on the second person, Ingrid Rojas Contreras on trauma, Myriam Gurba on art and activism, Sharlene Teo on reception and resilience, Amitava Kumar on...
2023-03-0945 min
Odia stories and poems by Debu PandaSampark Setu - A Patriotic Odia Song - Lyrics By Debu Panda and Music By Dilip AcharyaGreat opening at #osaconvention inaugural. 50+singers across US. Participants: Abhipsa Giri, Aditya Pattnaik, Anita Routray, Anoushka Jena, Archita Satapathy, Arpita Dash, Bhakti Dash, Bibu Mohapatra, Biswa Satpathy, Chinmaya Panda, Deepa Mahapatra, Devika Tripathy, Dharitri Pattanaik, Dilip Acharya, Kuku Das, Kunmun Garabadu, Lipsa Padhi, Madhusmita Khuntia, Mahasweta Nayak, Manasa Sabat, Meesha Acharya, Mita Moharana, Monica Dash, Monali Acharya, Padmaja Dash, Pallavi Mohapatra, Pavni Tripathy, Pradeep Panda, Prakruti N Pati, Pramod Mahapatra, Prasad Sastry, Rajesekhar Murtinty, Rajashree Panda, Rajesh Dash, Samhita Dash, Sandhya Panda, Satyajit Mohapatra, Saubhagya Tripathy, Saumya Mishra, Shresha Pattnaik, Shreya Dash, Smita Tripathy, Soumya Das Sharma, Srianshi Samantaray, Sub...
2022-12-0108 min
The Boobie Docs: The Girlfriend’s Guide to Breast Cancer, Breast Health, & BeyondCOME TOGETHER 👩🏻⚕️👯♀️ The Boobie Docs + The Breast Cancer PodcastI am so excited to partner with my friends from Dr. Deepa Halaharvi, breast surgical oncologist, and Monica Brooks, both breast cancer thrivers and hosts of @thebreastcancerpodcast, to create this collaborative podcast episode. We talk about their breast cancer journeys, their special bond, biopsy experiences and imaging tips , and so much more. We hope you love this joint podcast episode as much as we do. 👯♀️xoxo Dr. Robyn Roth @theboobiedocs @thebreastcancer podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-breast-cancer-podcast/id1565403179?i=100058227584...
2022-10-1437 min
The Breast Cancer PodcastSurvivorship with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi & Monica BrooksSurvivorship can be one of the hardest to manage with a cancer diagnosis. We are left to deal with fear of recurrence, hot flashes, menopause, chemo brain and more! Dr. Halaharvi and Monica have a one-on-one conversation discussing how they work through survivorship and manage the side effects of a cancer diagnosis.Resources:Young Survivor Coalition - https://www.youngsurvival.orgBezzyBC - https://www.bezzybc.comMakes Strides with Dr. Halaharvi - https://bit.ly/3R16uMpInstagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast
2022-09-1933 minThe Sleep Whisperer Podcast116 - From Bloated Gut To Better Sleep With Dr Edison de Mello, MD, PhDDr. Edison de Mello is a Board-Certified Integrative Physician and a licensed psychotherapist. He’s the Founder and Chief Medical Officer of the Akasha Center in Santa Monica. He’s treated patients from across the spectrum using his signature east-meets-west approach. He writes for a variety of publications and is a frequent guest on integrative medicine podcasts. He believes physicians should always “Meet their Patient before Meeting their Dis-EASE, a belief that he puts into practice every day. Dr. de Mello has written book chapters and articles for several publications. His most recent book chapter on Integrative Approac...
2022-03-2255 minThe Sleep Whisperer Podcast087 - TMJ, Grinding Teeth, Facial Pain & Snoring With Dr David ShiraziDr. Shirazi graduated from Howard University College of Dentistry, in Washington D.C. in 2000 and earned a Masters degree in Oriental Medicine from SAMRA University in 2006 and is also a board licensed Acupuncturist. He has completed over 2000 hours of continuing education in TMD and facial pain, craniomandibular orthopaedics, and sleep disordered breathing. He is the founder of the Bite, Breathe and Balance Podcast, dedicated to the multidisciplinary approach to treating craniofacial pain and sleep disorders in adults and children. Dr. Shirazi is the director of the TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre of Conejo Valley and Los Angeles, that are li...
2021-11-0243 min
The Breast Cancer PodcastGenetics and Cancer with Genetic Counselor Nichole Morman, LGCDr. Deepa Halaharvi and Monica Brooks sit down with genetics expert Nichole Morman to discuss how genetics and family history can impact risk for cancer. They discuss what to expect during a genetics appointment, who is recommended to see a geneticist, insurance questions, the emotional side of genetics, as well the importance of knowing your family history. Listen in to an informative discussion on a topic that impacts many.Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast
2021-10-2538 min
The Breast Cancer PodcastLife-Changing Conversation with Dr. Beth DuPreeDr. Deepa Halaharvi and Monica Brooks talked with their first guest, author and breast surgeon Dr. Beth Dupree. Dr. DuPree is a leading breast surgeon and nationally recognized as an industry expert. Listen in to this very candid conversation about mental health, psychedelic drugs, holistic well-being, and what it means to "show up" to your cancer diagnosis.Dr. Dupree is featured in the documentary The Healthcare Cure.Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast
2021-06-1034 min
The Breast Cancer PodcastBreast Cancer Risk FactorsHow familiar are you with breast cancer risk factors? These factors don't mean you'll get breast cancer, but you'll want to take note of the risks. Dr. Deepa Halaharvi and Monica Brooks discuss those factors from a doctor and patient point-of-view. They continue to talk about the importance of body self-awareness.Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast
2021-05-1919 min
The Breast Cancer PodcastWelcome & IntroductionsMeet your hosts Dr. Deepa Halaharvi and Monica Brooks, both breast cancer survivors. Dr. Deepa shares her story of receiving her diagnosis shortly after becoming a breast surgeon. Monica is a young breast cancer survivor and advocate and talks about being humbled by her diagnosis.Dr. Deepa and Monica have come together to bring awareness to many topics and will help answer questions from the breast cancer community.Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast
2021-04-2810 min
Docs WatchEpisode 19: Unmaking a ZombieSUBJECTIVENow that we've talked about making a zombie, let's talk about unmaking one. In the second of our three zombie episodes, we'll discuss lone microbiologists, dried scab powder, and the power of therapeutic stabbing. Sure, manufacturing a zombie cure from your own blood is impressive, but unless you have detailed lab notes, it basically didn't happen. We're looking at you, Will Smith.OBJECTIVEResources, Citations, and Mentions:I Am Legend Wiki - Krippin Virus, accessed October 2020"Opinion: The Slave Who Helped Boston Battle Smallpox" by Lashyra Nolen, Undark, Apr 2020"How an...
2020-10-2348 min
Arthritis LifeBest Advice for Newly Diagnosed Patients with Rheumatoid ArthritisThis episode including tips for to cope with the initial diagnosis, how to best educate yourself about your condition, ways to utilize social support without getting overwhelmed, how to best collaborate with your provider and make treatment decisions, and finally how to take care of your mind and manage stress. Episode breakdown:1:10 - Episode Introduction2:08 - Analogy for those newly diagnosed - a tourist in an unplanned for land4:08 - Advice for the initial adjustment period6:30 - Tips for educating yourself about your condition10:00 - How to best utilize social support, including social media18:15 - How to...
2020-07-2843 minDocs WatchEpisode 12: Bloodsucking RocksSUBJECTIVEIn this episode, we talk about the vampire's curse, vampire epidemics, and... rocks? Does the vampire legend have its roots in real life disease? Probably not, but we'll tell you about some interesting ones anyway! Ultimately, this ep came to be because we want to talk about a very specific scene in Twilight, but figured it would be good to provide some folkloric context first. Little did we know, all of the vampire research we did has little to nothing to do with the Cullens — oh well!OBJECTIVEResources, Citations, and Mentions:...
2020-07-1700 min