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In Good Taste: Food matters for food loversSeed oils, olive oil and the truth about cooking fats | Dr Sarah BerrySeed oils have become one of the most heated debates in food and nutrition. Are they toxic? Do they cause inflammation? And should we all be replacing them with olive oil or avocado oil?In this episode of In Good Taste, I sit down with Dr Sarah Berry, Professor of Nutritional Sciences at King’s College London and Chief Scientist at ZOE, to unpack what the science actually says about cooking oils.From sunflower and rapeseed oil to olive oil and ghee, we explore how fats work in the body, why misinformation spreads so easily on...
2026-03-0636 min
In Good Taste: Food matters for food loversWhy we should all be eating more beans | Paul NewnhamBeans are being called one of the biggest food trends of 2025. But beyond the hype, what do beans mean for fibre and gut health and the way we eat?In this episode of In Good Taste, I sit down with Paul Newnham, Executive Director of the UN affiliated SDG2 Advocacy Hub, founder of the global Beans is How campaign and host of Future Fork podcast, to explore why beans, peas and lentils might be the most underrated food on our plates.The New York Times has called beans one of the standout...
2026-02-2734 min
The AboutHer Show with Sangeeta RelanS3E130: Stories, History & Strong Women: Mallika Ravikumar on Writing for Young MindsAward-winning author and historian Mallika Ravikumar joins The AboutHer Show to talk about writing history for young minds, women’s voices in literature, and her deep love for trees.Winner of the Atta Galatta Bangalore Literature Festival Award for Best Children’s Fiction 2023 and the Binod Kanoria Children’s Book Award 2023 (Young Adult), Mallika shares her journey from law to literature, her fascination with lesser-known chapters of Indian history like the Battle of Baramulla, and the importance of strong female characters in historical fiction.The conversation also touches on women’s visibility in historical writing and how...
2025-12-2554 min
The Wild Grace PodcastEp. 9 Blue Lotus - The flower of our time! Learn about the Blue Lotus' role in enhancing consciousness, relaxation, and pleasure. Unlocking the Mystical Power of the Blue Lotus | Wild Grace PodcastJoin host Mallika Foord in this episode of the Wild Grace Podcast as she delves into the wonders of the Blue Lotus, also known as the Blue Water Lily and Nymphaea Caerulea. Discover her personal journey with this ancient flower, its profound impact on vitality and libido, and its revered place in Egyptian culture as the Flower of Enlightenment. Mallika debunks myths, explains the beneficial compounds, and shares insights on how to harness its power for physical and emotional well-being. Learn about the Blue L...
2025-12-1627 minIn Good Taste: Food matters for food loversDoc's food and drink advice for colds and fluIn this episode of In Good Taste, I sit down with NHS GP, TV doctor and author Dr Ayan Panja to explore why everyone seems to be ill right now, and what we can realistically eat, drink and do to stay well through winter.We dig into why some flu seasons hit harder than others, why so many of us crash the moment we finally stop for Christmas, and the small, practical food and lifestyle tweaks that genuinely support immune resilience. Ayan has an excellent podcast called Saving Lives in Slow Motion and a book called The...
2025-12-1331 minIn Good Taste: Food matters for food loversThe hidden story behind the salmon on your plateIn this episode of In Good Taste, I sit down with sustainable seafood pioneer Caroline Bennett to explore what’s really going on with the salmon on our plates.We unpack why salmon became the go-to “healthy” option, what actually happens inside salmon farms, and the hidden ripple effects on fish welfare, ecosystems and global fishing communities. If you eat salmon regularly, this episode will change how you think about it.What we cover:• How salmon became the global default and why chefs are quietly dropping it• Farmed vs wild salmon: Atlantic vs Pacific, a...
2025-12-0539 minIn Good Taste: Food matters for food loversA new way to batch cook (with Christmas tips!)In this episode of In Good Taste, I sit down with time management expert and six-time bestselling author Suzanne Mulholland, aka The Batch Lady, to explore why batch cooking and batch prepping might just save your sanity (and your Christmas).We unpack how to make everyday cooking less of a slog, how to use your freezer like a pro, and the simple systems that help real-life home cooks get dinner on the table with less stress, less waste and far fewer decisions.What we cover:• Batch cooking vs batch prepping — and Suzanne’s game-changing method• W...
2025-11-2832 minIn Good Taste: Food matters for food loversEat cheese like a proIn this episode of In Good Taste, I sit down with cheese explorer and consultant Emma Young, author of The Cheese Wheel, to unpack how to buy, store, serve and eat cheese like a pro — from Christmas cheeseboards to weekday fridge raids.We get into what actually makes a good cheese, how to navigate intimidating counters, and the big myth about lactose intolerance and cheese that blows everyone’s mind.What we cover:• What makes a great cheese: good milk, happy animals and why “happy cows give good milk”• Cheesemonger vs supermarket: how to shop smar...
2025-11-2233 minIn Good Taste: Food matters for food loversIs lab grown food the dinner of the future?Cultivated meat: future feast or Frankenfood?In this episode of In Good Taste, I sit down with consumer affairs specialist Harry Kind (formerly of consumer champions Which?) to unpack cultivated meat: what it is, why it exists, and whether it’ll really taste like the “chicken-est chicken” and the “beef-iest beef”… just without the animal.What we cover:• Cultivated meat 101: cells to steak (and why nuggets are the first stop)• The price–taste–convenience triangle and who the early adopters might be• Regulations and reality — from pet food to dinner plates• Can chefs help solve “the chew...
2025-11-1320 minIn Good Taste: Food matters for food loversDon't fall for these nutrition lies with Dr Rupy Aujla of The Doctor's KitchenIn this episode of In Good Taste, I sit down with Dr Rupy Aujla of Doctor's Kitchen podcast to tackle the myths, marketing and misinformation around nutrition: what to ignore, what to trust, and how to bring flavour and truth back to the plate.Why this matters:Most doctors receive minimal formal training in nutrition, yet diet is a major driver of modern chronic disease.Quick-fix wellness promises crowd out the basics that actually move the needle.We cut through noise so you can focus on foundations, i.e. food you’ll actually en...
2025-11-0633 min
Working HealthcareEp. 75 - Mallika Khandelwal Solves Bottlenecks, Speeds Starts and Saves Staff SanityCut delays on Working Healthcare as host Meredith Hirsh interviews Mallika Khandelwal to expose how prior authorization, pharmacy routing and paperwork stall specialty starts and drain teams. Raised by two physicians and accepted to medical school, Mallika kept deferring before choosing the business side to make a bigger impact. She charts the path from Wall Street to clinic operations and why she founded Squad Health to help specialty practices. Mallika breaks down prescription navigation end to end and shows where faxes, portals and payer-preferred pharmacies trip up starts. With pragmatic tech plus human navigators, she shortens time to therapy...
2025-11-0443 minIn Good Taste: Food matters for food loversCan our meals save us and the planet with expert Ali Morpeth (RNutr)In this episode of In Good Taste, I’m joined by Ali Morpeth (RNutr) to break down the planetary health diet: what it is, why it matters, and how to make it joyful, flexible and affordable in real life.Why this matters: The global food system drives ~60% of biodiversity loss, ~30% of greenhouse gas emissions, and is linked to 1 in 5 deaths. Shifting to planetary health diets could save up to 15 million premature deaths every yearBest of all - we don't need to sacrifice flavour or joy!We cover...
2025-10-3031 min
Water TalkSeason 6 TeaserWelcome to the sixth season of Water Talk! Cohosts Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, and Sam Sandoval talk about the new normal, our favorite bodies of water, all-time favorite episodes, and upcoming season. Released September 19, 2025
2025-09-1919 minThe Wild Grace PodcastEp. 7 The Importance of being ALONE for relationship longivityThe Importance of Space in Relationships and Personal Growth with Yani FoordIn this episode of the Wild Grace Podcast, host Mallika welcomes Yani Foord, a women's empowerment coach, to discuss the significance of personal space even within a partnership. They delve into Yani's journey with her partner Sam Fraser, touching on their individual and collective spiritual growth, the transformation from co-dependency to independence, and how prioritizing space and personal rituals has enriched their relationship and creativity. Yani also shares her experience overcoming addiction and the profound impact of living authentically and responsibly. The conversation highlights the...
2025-03-1252 minThe Wild Grace PodcastEp. 5 How Ego can ruin your relationshipChoosing Love and Harmony in Tough TimesIn this episode of the Wild Grace podcast, host Mallika discusses the challenges of maintaining harmony in relationships during difficult times. She shares personal experiences and insights on choosing partnership and union over pride and ego, even when it's hard. Mallika emphasizes the importance of repairing ruptures, responding rather than reacting, and fostering balance between masculine and feminine energies. The episode also touches on the significance of self-reliance and the power of asking for help to strengthen relationships. Tune in to explore these themes and remember why love and connection...
2025-03-0407 minThe Wild Grace PodcastEp. 6 The Power of Perspective, How you can reclaim your life.Reclaiming Your Power Through Perspective | The Wild Grace PodcastIn this episode of the Wild Grace Podcast, host Mallika Foord delves into the transformative power of perspective. She shares her personal struggles with feelings of stagnation and lack of freedom, revealing how a shift in mindset helped reclaim her sense of control and empowerment. Mallika offers insights on how to navigate life's challenges by viewing them as opportunities for growth and emphasizes the importance of trusting that the universe is working in your favor. Tune in to explore how changing your perspective can lead to profound personal...
2025-03-0416 minThe Wild Grace PodcastEp. 2 Who are you in the absence of your loved ones?Discovering Your True Self Through Isolation and Travel | The Wild Grace PodcastJoin Mallika, the host of The Wild Grace Podcast, as she delves into the journey of self-discovery and personal growth through isolation and travel. Mallika shares her own experiences of transforming her identity while moving across different places, including Queensland, London, and Northern California. She discusses the challenge of breaking free from the expectations of loved ones and the profound shifts that occur when embracing solitude and new environments. Tune in to explore the importance of finding who you truly are, away from the influences...
2025-02-2520 minThe Wild Grace PodcastEp. 3 How to stay Empowered and where are you giving away your power?Embracing Empowerment: Reclaiming Your Power and AuthenticityIn this episode of the Wild Grace Podcast, host Mallika Foord shares her concept of empowerment and explores how many people unknowingly give away their power in various relationships. Mallika shares personal reflections and experiences on self-abandonment, co-dependency, and the influence of substances as coping mechanisms. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining high personal vibrations and staying true to one's authentic self, regardless of external pressures. This episode encourages listeners to self-inquire about their relationships and behaviours, offering practical advice on how to reclaim and live in their true power.
2025-02-2513 minThe Wild Grace PodcastEp. 4 LSD & Stargazing - The importance of immersing yourself in NatureExploring Cosmic Insights and Self-Discovery: A Weekend in Nature and Hallucinogenic ReflectionsWelcome to the Wild Grace podcast, hosted by Mallika Foord. In this episode, Mallika shares her profound experiences from a recent camping trip during the planet parade. She explores topics such as the alignment of planets, immersive nature experiences, overcoming boredom, and a deep dive into self-discovery using hallucinogens. Mallika recounts clearing the cloudy sky with weather manipulation, reflecting on true purpose versus ego-driven actions, the concept of dying for oneself, and an intimate moment of self-love guided by her own body. This episode is...
2025-02-2516 minThe Wild Grace PodcastEp. 1 What is Wild Grace?Embracing Wild Grace: Authenticity, Courage, and AbundanceIn this inaugural episode of the Wild Grace podcast, host Mallika Foord delves into the concept of 'Wild Grace,' a philosophy that balances untamed ambition with a touch of grace. Mallika shares personal anecdotes that illustrate her journey toward authenticity, discussing how she integrates her raw, direct nature into her life and work. She explores the importance of discerning relationships, the necessity of creating personal space for vision and creativity, and the impact of living out of alignment with one's true self. Drawing on experiences from an ayahuasca retreat...
2025-02-2519 minWater TalkEp 55: Season 5 TeaserWelcome back to the fifth season of Water Talk! Cohosts Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, and Sam Sandoval talk about some big changes and updates for Season 5. Released August 16, 2024
2024-08-1612 minWater TalkEp 40: Whiplash & ReflectionA conversation with Drs. Sam Sandoval, Faith Kearns, and Mallika Nocco about the 2023 Water Year so far, weather whiplash, and what it means for California agriculture and communities. Released February 10, 2023.
2023-02-1042 min
The Soul Urge PodcastEp 37 | The Fundamentals of Branding, featuring Mallika MalhotraIn this interview, I sit down with branding expert Mallika Malhotra to discuss the ins and outs of creating a successful brand. Mallika shares her insights on what it takes to stand out in today's crowded marketplace, and how to create a brand that resonates with your target audience. We delve into the key elements of a strong brand, including the importance of a clear brand identity and consistent messaging. Mallika shares her top tips for developing a brand that tells a compelling story and sets your business apart from the competition. Whether you're just starting out in business...
2023-02-0132 min
Profit by Design188: Branding, the Soul of Your Business with Mallika MalhotraBranding means everything in today’s business world. Branding done the right way will force you out of your comfort zone–and that’s OK! Dr. Sabrina is thrilled to be joined by today’s guest who explains why branding is the soul and passion of your business and how you can be a boss at the branding game. Mallika Malhotra is an award-winning brand strategist, a confidence-stirring mentor and speaker, and the founder of The Brand Attraction Society. After years of working in corporate advertising for brands such as L’Oreal and Oil of Olay, Mallika now helps w...
2022-04-1437 min
Leadership Moves with Mallika DuttS2 Ep12: The Importance of Fun, Joy, and Pleasure in Advancing Justice and Human Rights with Geetanjali MisraWhat does pleasure have to do with human rights? How do we incorporate play and joy into our work of challenging violence and discrimination? To explore the topic of how we create movements that challenge structural exclusion while expressing diverse forms of desire and pleasure, I’m joined by Geetanjali Misra. Tune in this week to discover how to use play, joy, fun, and pleasure in the fight for sexual rights. We’re discussing how we can help people not just accounting for the harm they face, but also focusing on diverse sources of pleasure they...
2022-04-0631 min
HateradeBritney's Big Escape, Kanye's IKEA Prison Slay, and DaBaby's DownfallMallika's in her Westwood era (avoiding eye contact with 20 year old’s in Ralph), Kelsey opens up about being a minority (A Swiftie); DaBaby dodges a shoe (no Bush), and the bathing habits of notable Caucasians are discussed. Don't spend your nickels all in one place--tune in now to the Season 1 finale!
2022-03-311h 05
HateradeWxmxn of Heart and Mind and MalikRecorded February 4, 2022. Kelsey and Mallika play Ravyn Lenae, Strawberry Switchblade, and Joni Mitchell in one of their many pre-Valentine’s Day 2022 episodes. They discuss Joni Mitchell removing her catalog from Spotify in response to Joe Rogan’s take on vaccines (don’t worry about addressing her blackface, because Kelsey does in this episode! Joni can do it, she's literally mother… No she can’t. Just stream), Olivia Munn as reigning queen of Wasia, Kanye’s first divorce, and whether or not they’d let Zayn hit their respective mothers for a chance of 1D Dick. Tune in.
2022-03-3140 minLeadership Moves with Mallika DuttS2 Ep11: How to Address Institutional Sexism and Racism in the Fight for Health Equality with Terry McGovernHow does the loss of a family member to a tragedy like 9/11 affect your ability to lead? How can you stay grounded in love when working on challenging issues like abortion and HIV/AIDS? Terry McGovern, chair of the Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health at Columbia’s Public Health School is here to explore the realities of staying accountable to the communities you serve and letting them lead the way. Tune in this week to discover the resilience and focus it takes to survive personal tragedy and continue serving the most marginalized people in...
2022-03-3025 minLeadership Moves with Mallika DuttS2 Ep10: Focusing on Diversity, Care, and Sustainability in Building a Collective Capacity to Respond to Oppression with Lydia Alpízar DuránHow would your life change if care became the central organizing principle of how you do your work? As a co-founder of the Mesoamerican Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders (IM-Defensoras), Lydia Alpízar Durán faced this exact question, and she is here to explore how we can build collective capacity for our wellbeing in the face of increasing oppression. Lydia has led the way in terms of diverse leadership and integrating diversity, care, and sustainability for the WHRDs who are fighting oppression, so tune in to discover the realizations and perspective shifts she has...
2022-03-2330 minLeadership Moves with Mallika DuttS2 Ep09: How to Handle Transition in Organizational Leadership with Shereen Essof and Lisa VeneKlasenAre you considering a significant work transition? Perhaps you’re a founder looking to leave your beloved organization in search of new challenges. Or maybe the baton of an organization and mission is being passed to you. What does it take to succeed a charismatic leader? Here to discuss these topics are Lisa VeneKlasen, the founder of JASS, and Shereen Essof, JASS’s new leader. Join us this week to discover how to carry out big leadership changes with breath, love, and grace, even during times of global crises. We’re discussing the reality faced when a...
2022-03-1640 minLeadership Moves with Mallika DuttS2 Ep08: The Power of Listening with Humility and Prioritizing Intergenerational Leadership with Urvashi ButaliaWhat is the importance of women’s stories? How do we learn the art of listening with humility and respect for storytellers? Feminist independent publisher Urvashi Butalia is here to answer these questions, and give us an insight into publishing exclusive stories, practicing intergenerational leadership, and getting on a bicycle before you turn 70. Tune in this week to discover the power of challenging yourself to listen in situations that make you uncomfortable. Urvashi Butalia is discussing her experiences of sharing the stories of women over the past four decades, and of accepting that now is the...
2022-03-0929 minLeadership Moves with Mallika DuttS2 Ep07: Prioritizing Collective Leadership to Address Physical and Environmental Threats in Indigenous Communities with Tarcila Rivera ZeaWhat does it take to go from a domestic worker to the director of an organization that represents thousands of Indigenous women in the public arena? Is that a journey of transformation you could imagine for yourself? Join me as I sit down with Tarcila Rivera Zea to learn how she overcame huge obstacles and emerged as a globally recognized mover and shaker. Tune in this week to hear about what world leadership has to learn from Indigenous feminist leaders like Tarcila. Tarcila is sharing her harrowing story, how she found her calling in advocating f...
2022-03-0232 minLeadership Moves with Mallika DuttS2 Ep06: Leading the Pursuit of Justice and Defending Human Rights While Risking Everything with Ana Lorena Delgadillo PerezHow does one continue to serve when the government that is supposed to protect you decides to turn on you for being a human rights defender? How do you manage your own fear while standing for the thousands of migrants that have become victims of organized crime? Well, my guest this week has firsthand experience to share of exactly this. Tune in this week for a riveting conversation with Ana Lorena about the realities of serving those navigating life-threatening issues, what it takes to keep going when you’re accused of the very thing you’re tr...
2022-02-2328 minLeadership Moves with Mallika DuttS2 Ep05: Choosing Courage and Finding Joy as a Leader with Françoise MoudoutheHow does one fight for equality while naming discrimination within the very philanthropic organizations that support their work? My guest this week has a powerful lesson on courage and serving others with bravery in the face of discomfort, even when you don’t have all the answers. Tune in this week as Françoise Moudouthe walks us through the importance of taking a stance and tackling discrimination, even when it risks affecting your popularity or financial resources. We’re discussing how, as female leaders, we can address the issue of the colonization of philanthropy, avoid tokeni...
2022-02-1633 minLeadership Moves with Mallika DuttS2 Ep04: Harnessing the Power of Collective Leadership to Navigate Worldwide Crises with Rukka SombolinggiWhat can discrimination, hardship, and resilience teach us about navigating COVID with courage and grace? My guest this week is Rukka Sombolinggi, Secretary General of the Indigenous Peoples Alliance of the Archipelago (AMAN)—the world’s largest Indigenous Peoples organization, and she’s here to discuss the complex answers to this question. Tune in this week as Rukka shares her deep wisdom about how we can navigate pandemics, climate change, and other crises by focusing on the collective approach embodied by our planet’s Indigenous communities, and some why Indigenous communities have had the opportunity to thrive during th...
2022-02-0929 minWater TalkEp 27: Season 3 TeaserWelcome back to the third season of Water Talk, a University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources podcast about all things California Water hosted by Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, and Sam Sandoval!
2022-02-0517 minLeadership Moves with Mallika DuttS2 Ep03: Bringing the Social Sciences and Humanities into Public Dialogue in the Arab World with Seteney ShamiMy guest this week is an anthropologist who believes that the solutions to institutional and deeply-ingrained problems lie in the social sciences. Tune in this week to discover the work Seteney Shami and the Arab Council for the Social Sciences are doing to bring academia and the humanities into the conversation around how to solve the challenges and crises the Arab world is facing. Get full show notes and more information here: https://mallikadutt.com/s2e03 Leadership Moves is supported by the BUILD program of the Ford Foundation...
2022-02-0231 minLeadership Moves with Mallika DuttS2 Ep02: How to Find Possibilities in Conflict with Ellen SprengerAs a leader, when was the last time you had a conflict that led to a positive result? Well, my guest this week believes there is no growth without conflict, so Ellen Sprenger is here to discuss creative ways to generate new possibilities during conflict situations. Join me and Ellen Sprenger for a conversation around how to address conflict, big or small, in generative and creative ways that uncover new possibilities for ourselves and our organizations. Ellen is sharing how to bring awareness to your current conflict strategy, and giving us her practical tips for f...
2022-01-2639 min
That's Total Mom SenseMallika Chopra: Restoring Peace in a Chaotic WorldMallika Chopra: Restoring Peace in a Chaotic WorldWe are continuing to navigate tenuous times and it’s so important for us to as parents to know how to effectively manage stress and our feelings and teach our children to do the same.My guest today was raised with a deep understanding of the power of the spirit and meditation - Mallika Chopra, daughter of the most world renowned pioneer of alternative medicine, Deepak Chopra. She has charted her on path through wellness as a mother and so much more.Mallika is the au...
2022-01-2040 minLeadership Moves with Mallika DuttS2 Ep01: Finding Courage and Healing Trauma as We Stand for Human Rights with Sibongile NdasheWhere do we find courage in an environment that is deeply hostile when it comes to our rights as women, especially regarding sexual orientation and gender identity? How can we sustain ourselves and heal our own trauma as we stand for human rights? My guest this week is on the front line in this fight for equality and accountability. Join me and Sibongile Ndashe as we discuss how she weaves her passion for fabric and fashion into her work for justice at ISLA. Sibongile is going in-depth around the importance of focusing on litigation in p...
2022-01-1940 min
Talk Copy to Me | Content + Copywriting PodcastThe Importance of Niching Down in Biz with Mallika MalhotraHow do you feel when someone asks you what your niche is?If it makes you feel uncomfortable, you're not alone. So many small business owners get sweaty hands when they think about niching down. But the truth is, choosing a niche for your business helps you stand out from the crowd, make your marketing clearer, and it help your network to refer the perfect clients to you.I'm so excited to introduce Mallika Malhotra to all of you in the third episode of the Talk Copy to Me podcast.Mallika...
2022-01-1834 minLeadership Moves with Mallika DuttWelcome to Leadership Moves with Mallika DuttHi, I’m Mallika Dutt, host of the podcast, Leadership Moves. I am on a mission to promote leadership that creates shared wellbeing for people and planet. I created this podcast for change makers who are ready to be bold and courageous and generate new ideas for a more just and sustainable world. Each week, I talk to visionary leaders who share strategies and lessons from a wide range of fields. You’ll learn how to use digital tools to engage audiences, become a master storyteller, implement strategies to prevent burnout in the workplace, and much more. If you’re ready to be...
2022-01-1300 min
The Soulful Business Show™ with Cailen AscherBuild Brand Confidence with Mallika MalhotraToday I have a very special interview for you! I am so excited to introduce you to my dear friend and former client, Mallika Malhotra of MikiFoto + Co. Mallika is an award winning brand builder, professional photographer, business mentor and author of The Brand Photography Playbook. After years of working in corporate advertising, she now helps women entrepreneurs master their message, show up as the face of their business and discover their bulls-eye niche. It's her mission to empower women to stop hiding and to start emerging as leaders. When she's not taking pictures or building brands, she's at...
2021-10-0601 min
The Wild and WiseKeys to Infant and Toddler Sleep with Eliza ParkerEp 35 : Eliza’s work helping babies sleep, move, and feel better revolves around her respect for babies and toddlers as whole people who enter the world aware, desiring to communicate and learn, and with the ability to process and self-heal within relationship. Her Conscious Baby practice employs unique approaches to non-cry-it-out sleep, baby-led milestone development, healing birth trauma, and parental attunement to non-verbal cues and crying. As a certified Aware Parenting Instructor, Infant Developmental Movement Educator, Body-Mind Centering® Practitioner, and trained Feldenkrais® practitioner, Eliza’s life-changing perspectives and respectful solutions toward common parenting challenges transcend...
2021-08-051h 13Leadership Moves with Mallika DuttS1 Ep15: Dancing with the Rule of LawThe rule of law is a necessary but insufficient condition for justice. From the war on drugs to mass protests, the rule of law has been used to both uplift and suppress human rights and social justice. Listen to this rich discussion with Vivian Newman as we explore the rule of law and movement building in Colombia, Latin America and the Global South. Vivian Newman is Executive Director of the Center for Law, Justice, and Society — Dejusticia. She specializes in public law and international aid for development. Vivian has worked in the public sector with the...
2021-07-2949 minThe Wild and WiseMeaningful Work in Children's Lives with Mallika and Ashleyep # 34 Mallika and Ashley have a conversation on raising children inspired by topics from the book Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff. You'll here us talk about: The lack of meaningful work that children have the opportunity to engage in culturally The pressure that comes from an expectation of parents always enjoying their kids Finding a balance between focus on self and community The potential benefits of inviting children to work on family needs from a young age Shifting our internal orientation to acts of caretaking home as a sacred Link to Kim John Payne's...
2021-07-211h 00The Wild and WiseClarifying Non-Attachment and Spiritual Bypass with Kaya Mindlin (Rerelease)ep. #33 If you've dipped your toe in the waters of yogic practice or philosophy, and you have if you've ever even googled "mindfulness", this conversation will deepen and clarify some of the common mistranslations and misunderstandings of how to live our lives while also walking a spiritual path. We especially explore the ways being a parent can often feel "in the way" of our spiritual goals and practices. The difficult distance between our ideals and reality. Kaya speaks so beautifully to the gift we can give ourselves and our children when we practice and live our spiritual journey a...
2021-07-091h 05
HateradeYay Pride Month is Over, Little Caesar’s Sauce Reveal, and the Gay Italian Movie (not that one)Haterade Episode 2 comes as a holiday celebration! That’s right!!! It’s finally July, pride month is over, and our hosts are starting the season off right with a fresh dose of homophobia. There’s plenty for Kelsey and Mallika to shit on, from the new Pride collection Ikea furniture, to Saweetie cradle robbing at the BET awards, and even Pizzagate: the shocking reveal that the sauce for Little Caesar’s $5 pizza isn’t handmade by an Italian nonna in the back. Quit reading this paragraph and press play already.
2021-07-0259 minLeadership Moves with Mallika DuttS1 Ep14: Money, Movies and Movements with Abigail E. DisneyHow do people of wealth leverage their status to advance social justice? How can we use the power of storytelling to shift social and economic paradigms? Join Abigail Disney in a candid conversation about her Disney heritage, the power of creativity, and how she leverages her identities as filmmaker, philanthropist and activist to uplift peace and justice. Abigail E. Disney is a filmmaker, philanthropist, activist, and the Emmy-winning director of The Armor of Light. As president and CEO of the documentary production company Fork Films, she produced the groundbreaking Pray the Devil Back to Hell and co-created t...
2021-07-011h 08
HateradeBiracials Relax, Real Men Hate Passionfruit, and a Golf Store Hate CrimeIn this very first episode of Haterade, Kelsey and Mallika discover the initial pitfalls of hosting a radio show when you absolutely hate each other’s music tastes. Insults are thrown, but they come together at the intersection of everything gay and homophobic. The ladies play Azealia, Bbymutha, retirement home music, and 00s pop punk while shitting on things that people actually like (Tyler’s new music). Nobody’s safe on Haterade, so tune in for rants against Father’s Day, minimum wage labor, and cishet men drinking their lil frappuccinos (get a job, build a house).
2021-06-2658 minThe Wild and WiseThe Lost Art of Adulthood Initiation with John Wolfstoneep # 32 John Wolfstone is back for another conversation with Ashley! They dive deep into the exploration of adult initiation, its function and its presence as a missing link to a more integrated and meaningful life. John is a storyteller, filmmaker, community organizer and a mentor for Rites of Passage work. John is a curious explorer and question asker.You'll here us talk about:The loneliness of modern adulthoodAlmost all indigenous culture have rites of passage ceremonies into adulthoodThe functions of rites of passage : 1. Connecting people to their purpose in community 2. to mature the pe...
2021-06-241h 03The Wild and WiseIllness as a Rite of Passage with Lara Veleda Vestaep. #31 This conversation and episode is truly one of Mallika's favorite of all time. Lara Veleda Vesta is an author and illistrator, exploring dís-ability, rites of passage, ancestral mythology, folklore and the sacred creative. She lives with Myalgic Encephalomeylitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, a disease caused by viruses and inflammation with an infectious trigger. Prior to her illness, Lara was a university professor teaching classes in English and writing and a PhD student in Philosophy and Religion. Lara's deep work and knowledge of integrating difficult initiatory experiences, expanded by her use of ritual, research and linguistics, help her bl...
2021-06-101h 09The Wild and WiseConveyance of Culture Through Education with Elanne KresserEp. #30 In today's episode, Mallika invites her friend, Elanne Kresser, to share a deep exploration of cultural healing and the hope for education that teaches our children to live within and honor the beautiful space we occupy, birthing a new paradigm of partnership, of tending and of caring for all beings. Mallika and Elanne have been friends since 2013 and have been in conversation with each other about many topics, from conscious parenting and healthy relating styles, to the current paradigm of "compulsory schooling" and examining or shifting cultural constructs. Elanne Kresser is devoted to th...
2021-05-261h 20The Wild and WiseWeaving Together Internal and External Cycles - SOLO EPISODEep. #29 Mallika explores and deepens into the framework of syncing our lives up with the phases of our menstrual cycles. She explains each of the 4 phases of the menstrual cycle and how they are mirrored by cycles in the natural world. Topics touched on: Frames for cyclical livingTuning into phases of the moonMenstrual cycles mirrored in the natural worldMicro and Macro lens of this frameworkAcknowledging for ourselves allows us to communicate to othersEmbracing the wisdom and the How to help folx who don't have this biology understand the wisdom of listening to these cyclesPractical tips for...
2021-05-1148 minLeadership Moves with Mallika DuttS1 Ep13: Harnessing Resources Online to Fuel Your MovementHow do we build a large community of online donors from a small group of supporters? How can we get an online fundraising program off the ground? Emma Ruby-Sachs walks us through these efforts, providing tools to help power our campaigns and build community through online fundraising. Emma Ruby-Sachs is a writer, lawyer and the Executive Director of SumOfUs, a global movement of over 18 million members worldwide. She previously was the Deputy Director at Avaaz, practiced constitutional appellate law and administrative law, and worked on issues of wrongful arrest and wrongful conviction in Canada. https://w...
2021-05-051h 10Leadership Moves with Mallika DuttS1 Ep12: Movement Building in a Digital AgeHow have internet technologies impacted our idea of the public, communities, and our change agendas? Jac sm Kee examines the ways movement building and organizing affects and is affected by the digital age we are living in now. Jac sm Kee is a leading figure at the intersection of digital technology and gender justice, and facilitates network and movement building on feminism and technology. She led the Women’s Rights Programme at the Association for Progressive Communications and is a team member of Malaysia Design Archive. https://www.malaysiadesignarchive.org/ *** This ser...
2021-05-031h 09The Wild and WiseThe Waters of Creation, Fertility, and Wellness with Abigail Heinsep. #28 Ashley talks with Abigail Heins, a fellow water woman and a deep feeler, weaver, and healer.This conversation was inspired by the cocreation of Ashley and Abigail to start a water prayer circle for women who are wanting to become mothers, which starts in May! Topics we touch on : Wellness in relationship to openness to other beings, and flow of water Abigails path to working with water through the water in the body The lymph system as the body's inner rivers The connection between sound, water, and creation The whales, their songs, and some of...
2021-04-2558 minThe Wild and WiseDeep Remembering Through Ancestral Story and Myth with Mallika Bushep. #27 Mallika and Ashley dive into an area of Mallika's work that has sprung from her own healing journey - working with story, metaphor, myth and ancestral stories. Mallika and Ashley both share pieces of their own ancestral stories, how they honor the broader sense of self and working with the pain and discomfort they have been born to work with in their own stories. Mallika is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, currently living in North Carolina. While not practicing as a therapist, she is currently guiding women through re-membering ancestral wisdom, reclaiming...
2021-04-231h 06The Wild and WiseThe Wild Ways of Grief with Dr. Mia Hetenyiep. #26 Ashley talks with Dr. Mia Hetenyi, a writer, ceremonialist, and grief doula. Their conversation weaves through many topics, with a continued thread of the power of the wild world to support our grief and lives. Topics we touch on :* Spring happenings in the landscapes we live with. The spring energy of waking up, growing, and shifting **Our sense of safety impacting how open we are to tuning into eros and aliveness in land*Ancestral connection to specific landscapes**How nature can help us recalibrate our worthiness and belonging* *"Trauma doesn't exist in nature", grie...
2021-04-111h 21Water TalkEp 13: Season 2 TeaserWelcome back to the second season of Water Talk, a University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources podcast about all things California Water hosted by Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, and Sam Sandoval!
2021-03-2816 minThe Wild and WiseA Conversation with My Husband on Growth in Marriageep. #25 Mallika welcomes her husband into a conversation about the trajectory of their 17 year relationship, particularly the elements that have supported authentic connection and getting through the dark times of disconnection. He speaks with humor and vulnerability about the reality of conscious parenting while working really hard to meet Mallika in a deep and loving marriage. The flow of the conversation going something like this: The dance of "fighting" that we did for many years - Hold Me Tight by Sue JohnsonMallika's love language not being met well by Steve - Love LanguagesOur Enneagram Episode on...
2021-03-281h 10Leadership Moves with Mallika DuttS1 Ep11: Our Relationship With FearAs leaders, we are often outwardly focused and forget the importance of inner work for social change. In this episode, Mallika Dutt helps us explore our relationship to fear and how to shift from reactiveness to becoming more responsive and present leaders. Mallika Dutt is the president of INTER-CONNECTED and the founder of Breakthrough, a global human rights group that she led for 17 years. She facilitates leadership that weaves together self, community, systems and the earth to become the humans the world needs now. *** This series is supported by the BUILD program of t...
2021-03-2544 minLeadership Moves with Mallika DuttS1 Ep10: Shifting Norms Through Culture Change and Narrative StrategyBridgit Antoinette Evans takes us on an in-depth journey from the personal to the political as she explains the burgeoning field of culture change. Join her in a powerful exploration of narrative structures, archetypes, and a whole system ecological approach to transforming cultural norms for social change. Bridgit Antoinette Evans is an award-winning artist and thought leader in the culture change field, and since 2017, has served as Executive Director of the Pop Culture Collaborative. https://popcollab.org/ *** This series is supported by the BUILD program of the Ford Foundation. “Int...
2021-03-1858 minThe Wild and WiseAligning with Spring - Ashley and Mallikaep. #24 In this season episode we talk about how we can align ourselves with the energy of spring and ideas for creating a spring altar at home! References: Bronwyn's Instagram The Circle Round Book Mallika's Website https://www.thewildandwise.comAshley’s InstagramAshley's Website Wild and Wise InstagramSupport the show
2021-03-1358 minLeadership Moves with Mallika DuttS1 Ep09: Evaluating Communications and Culture ChangeHow do we measure the impact of culture change, communication and storytelling strategies? Join Alan Jenkins on a journey to examine leading methodologies for evaluating cultural and communication campaigns through concrete examples and case studies. Alan Jenkins is the founder of The Opportunity Agenda and a Professor of Practice at Harvard Law School where he teaches courses on Race and the Law, Communication, and Social Justice. *** This series is supported by the BUILD program of the Ford Foundation. “Inter-Connected Theme” composed by Devadas, (c) Mallika Dutt, LLC 2021. Production team: Mallika...
2021-03-111h 00Leadership Moves with Mallika DuttS1 Ep08: Practical Steps Toward Narrative Shift and Claiming Your StoryMallika Dutt shows us how to bring broad concepts of culture change and narrative strategy into our organizations. She shares campaigns and music videos on gender justice and practical lessons learned from her time leading Breakthrough. Mallika Dutt is the president of INTER-CONNECTED and the founder of Breakthrough, a global human rights group that she led for 17 years. She has produced and created several multi-media campaigns and initiatives that have reached millions. *** This series is supported by the BUILD program of the Ford Foundation. “Inter-Connected Theme” composed by Devadas, (c) Mallika Dutt, L...
2021-03-0146 minLeadership Moves with Mallika DuttS1 Ep07: Frames, Messages and Effective CommunicationJoin Alan Jenkins on a clear and compelling journey to create effective communication and cultural strategies to change policy and transform culture. Alan Jenkins is the founder of The Opportunity Agenda and a Professor of Practice at Harvard Law School where he teaches courses on Race and the Law, Communication, and Social Justice. *** This series is supported by the BUILD program of the Ford Foundation. “Inter-Connected Theme” composed by Devadas, (c) Mallika Dutt, LLC 2021. Production team: Mallika Dutt, Devadas Labrecque, Ambika Pressman. If you enjoy the podcast, please...
2021-03-011h 10Leadership Moves with Mallika DuttS1 Ep06: Being a StorytellerWe are all storytellers. Story is how humans make meaning of the world. Kirk Cheyfitz illustrates what a story is, why stories work, and shows us how to construct and tell stories that engage people and change culture. Kirk Cheyfitz is a storyteller, narrative strategist, and founder of Story World Wide and Political Narrative. *** This series is supported by the BUILD program of the Ford Foundation. “Inter-Connected Theme” composed by Devadas, (c) Mallika Dutt, LLC 2021. Production team: Mallika Dutt, Devadas Labrecque, Ambika Pressman. If you enjoy the podcast...
2021-03-0157 minThe Wild and WiseInnate Wisdom and Ancient Tea with Rui Liuep. #23 Mallika has a conversation with Rui Liu ("Rae"), CEO and Founder of Grass People Tree, a tea company bringing the story of living tea and the wild, indigenous and ancient tea from her homeland in Southwest China. This deep conversation touches on holistic wellness, personal integrity and the joy of laughing and being together in a simple life. Topics we touch on: Relationship between tea and holistic wellnessHow tea is picked "alive" and "whole", like a human bodyHow Rui's sense of home changed when she started Grass People TreeLearning to translate a...
2021-02-2755 minLeadership Moves with Mallika DuttS1 Ep05: The Future of MultilateralismRecent events in the world, along with the global pandemic have forced us to look at the complex relationships between nation states. In this timely discussion with Lopa Banerjee we discuss the possibilities and challenges of this uncertain and emergent moment in our human history. Lopa Banerjee is the Director of the Civil Society Division at UN Women, and leads the agency’s work on strengthening civil society contribution, participation and influence in the global, intergovernmental policy discussion and decision processes. *** This series is supported by the BUILD program of the Ford Foundation....
2021-02-1156 minThe Wild and WiseBuen Vivir and Proposals on Decolonizing Wellness with Tania, David, Lorenaep. #21 In todays episode, Ashley interviews Tania Laisuna, David Coral, and Lorena Rodriguez. Tania and David call in from the Putumayo region of Columbia where they live, and work on a community project that fosters the continuation of ancestral knowledge and the transition to a more sustainable way of living.They weave an exploration of "buen vivir", an indigenous concept from South America that expands colonized perspective of wellness. This episode of full of beauty and life! We hope you enjoy :)This episode includes full translation in Spanish and English!¡Este...
2021-01-281h 48The Wild and WiseGrief and Motherhood Entwined with Amber Magnolia Hillep. #20 In today's episode, Mallika shares a conversation she had back in early December with Amber Magnolia Hill. Amber shares a lot about her personal experience loosing her mother in a car accident 5 years ago. She graces us with her vulnerability and authentic emotional experience as we dive into what It means to loose someone so vital, how she continues to tend her relationship with her mother and the entwined relationship with life/death-tending and motherhood. Amber's Instagram Amber's website Mythic Medicine Amber's Podcast Medicine Stories Things we dive into in t...
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Behind the SpotlightBuilding the Playbook on Brand Photography while Managing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship with Mallika MalhotraBeth meets Mallika Malhotra of MikiFoto + Co behind the spotlight. Mallika is an award-winning brand builder, professional photographer, master connector and author of The Brand Photography Playbook. Her passionate energy, strategic mind and creative spirit makes her a magnetic force in the female entrepreneurial community. Her friends and clients call her the brand energizer! Mallika and Beth discuss: How her husbands career really shaped her own Skills learned through moving across the country several times Putting your career on the back burner and shifting priorities Mallika's entrepreneurial journey before How networking has played a pi...
2020-12-2933 minThe Wild and WiseCocreating with Biological Intelligence with Cass Phelpsep. #19 In this episode Ashley talks with Cass Phelps about the process and potential for creating internal containers for healing and growth. Cass offers workshops throughout the world and conducts a private practice in Kauai, HI. His gift of insight allows him to assist his students in their Self Awakening and healing process; realizing their inspirations and full potential. Cass is a Somatic Movement therapist, certified Reiki Master, Sound Healing therapist and lifelong musician. He also creates movement performance works and is known to call on different forms of Art Therapy, dance and the...
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The Spiritual Perspective28: Mallika Chopra’s Beautifully Messy Journey to Living with Intent and Writing Children’s Meditation BooksMindfulness, intention, and meditation might be common concepts in the Western world now, but this is a relatively recent development. Joining us on the show today to talk about these subjects and the important role that she and her family have played in the dissemination of these powerful tools, is Mallika Chopra. We get to hear from Mallika about her interesting childhood, what is was like to watch her father Deepak's transformation through meditation, the power of her mother's steadfast strength, and how they all managed a most unusual familial arc. Mallika shares many personal ex...
2020-12-021h 11Leadership Moves with Mallika DuttS1 Ep04: Walking the Talk: Addressing Power WithinAfter our last episode with Srilatha Batliwala we felt like we were not even close to done with our exploration of power in the workplace, and wanted to dive deeper into understanding and transforming repressive power dynamics within our organizations. In this episode Srilatha builds on the themes in our last episode, helps us identify complex hierarchical structures, and gives us the tools to begin dismantling them. Srilatha’s work has spanned grassroots activism, building movements of marginalized women, policy advocacy, and capacity building of young activists around the world. She currently serves as Senior Ad...
2020-12-0141 minThe Wild and WiseCreating Wellness in Winter - Ashley and Mallikaep. #18 Ashely and Mallika explore various pillars of wellness and how to bring them in during the winter months. Winter is not just a time of year where energy disappears, but actually there is a different kind of energy present and available to us. It's an energy of darkness - not like evil, but like the quiet, underbelly of life, the waters we were born from, the soft, warmth that we all need. Topics we cover:Chinese Medicine's calendar of the seasonsLack of relationship between capitalist economy and the need for restWays to inc...
2020-11-3056 minThe Wild and WiseThe Root of Story, Wildness and Being Human with Stasha Ginsbergep. #17 Stasha Ginsberg is a lover of depth and discovery. She is a published author and poet. She is also a storyteller, teacher, mother, dancer, musician, performer, tarot reader and facilitator of soulful writes of passage programs for youth and adults.Stasha is a midwife of story journeys. She perceives each human to be a wild matryoshka, or nesting doll, full of stories. She loves the creative process and its capacity to crack open a story and lead one on a rite of passage, mythic journey through the landscape of body, soul, place, longing, memory & imagination.
2020-11-181h 10Leadership Moves with Mallika DuttS1 Ep03: Understanding Power for Organizational ChangeAs more and more organizations implode, we urgently need tools to transform oppressive power dynamics in the workplace. Join Srilatha Batliwala as she shows us how to understand and analyze visible, invisible and hidden patterns of power to create dramatic organizational shifts. Srilatha’s work has spanned grassroots activism, building movements of marginalized women, policy advocacy, and capacity building of young activists around the world. She currently serves as Senior Advisor, Knowledge Building with CREA, (Creating Resources for Empowerment in Action), a global organization based in New Delhi, India, that works at the intersection of gen...
2020-11-1241 minThe Wild and WiseDeath, Ancestors and Relational Liberation with John Wolfstoneep. #16John and Ashley recorded an emergent conversation for today's podcast episode. The conversation is packed with so much wisdom while still retaining a flow and easeful aliveness. There are SO many amazing quotable nuggets in this one.John Wolfstone is a storyteller, filmmaker, community organizer and a mentor for Rites of Passage work. John is a curious explorer and question asker. Here are some of the questions I (Mallika) hear being held in this conversation and the work that John is doing In the world:How do we do the work, the healing and...
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Leadership Moves with Mallika DuttS1 Ep02: Cultivating a Culture of CareHow can we show up for ourselves and one another at work (even virtual)? How do we weave nurturing and caring into the structure of our organizations and movements? Virisila Buadromo and Tatiana Cordero Velázquez from Urgent Action Fund, Asia/Pacific and Latin America, share what’s needed to cultivate care at every level. The Urgent Action Fund is a cutting edge and transformative feminist fund that advances the rights of women and transgender human rights defenders in over 110 countries around the world, including areas affected by armed conflict, escalating violence, political volatility and extreme repression. ht...
2020-10-301h 05The Wild and WiseIntroducing My Co-host, Ashley Newtonep. #15Here is an introduction to how the show will be changing, and why. Ashley and I have known each other for years, and have had so many deep, wonderful and expansive conversations about healing, relationships, growth, spirit, and being authentic. Stay tuned for Ashley's first Interview! And many more episodes to come. Ashley's websiteAshley's InstagramAshley's Parent Prayer Circle Mallika's websiteMallika's InstagramMallika's Embodied Therapeutic Art ProcessSupport the show
2020-10-2742 minLeadership Moves with Mallika DuttS1 Ep01: Digital Organizing for Movement BuildingJoin Rashad Robinson, leader of the largest online civil rights organization in the United States, as he lays out what’s needed to take a moment of possibility into a movement for systems change. You’ll be riveted by Rashad’s descriptions of how Color Of Change has built the political infrastructure to successfully take on big corporations like FaceBook and others to challenge hate speech and more. Color Of Change is driven by 7 million members who are building power for Black communities. The organization uses innovative strategies to bring about systems change in the industries that affect Blac...
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The Liz Svatek ShowMallika Chopra- A Messy Journey To Peace and Joy- Episode 12Mallika Chopra tells us about her messy journey to peace and joy that is always evolving. She has learned that living with intent means making small shifts and changes and having a lot of forgiveness for yourself. Mallika tells us what it’s like to grow up with Deepak Chopra as your Father, why meditation works, and how having micro intents is the key to living more peacefully and joyfully. Mallika’s humor and no-nonsense approach to living a more balanced life will inspire you.
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2020-07-0135 minThe Wild and WiseMidwife for the Psyche with Maude Davisep. #11 My intro to this episode dives in a bit more than usual, into my thoughts on the work I am doing with this podcast and with my family, particularly regarding the learning process of how to practice anti-racism with every step I take. Here is the episode with Kaya Mindlin that I mention in the intro. Clarifying Non-attachment and Spiritual Bypass with Kaya Mindlin This episode with Maude Davis (episode 11) doesn't directly bring in race, trauma and how therapy can support activism and anti-racism, it could be deeply effective and healing for that work. Much of wh...
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2020-06-1201 min2020-06-1202 min2020-06-1201 min2020-06-1200 min2020-06-1202 minThe Wild and WiseClarifying Non-Attachment and Spiritual Bypass with Kaya Mindlinep. #9 If you've dipped your toe in the waters of yogic practice or philosophy, and you have if you've ever even googled "mindfulness", this conversation will deepen and clarify some of the common mistranslations and misunderstandings of how to live our lives while also walking a spiritual path. We especially explore the ways being a parent can often feel "in the way" of our spiritual goals and practices. The difficult distance between our ideals and reality. Kaya speaks so beautifully to the gift we can give ourselves and our children when we practice and live our spiritual journey a...
2020-05-221h 03The Wild and WiseMovement As Mother with Beth Pettengill Riley ep. #8 A special Mother's Day episode with my own mother, Beth Pettengill Riley! Beth has been a movement teacher for over 40 years, has studied yogic spiritual practice as well as physical practice, is steeped in the work of Emilie Conrad, founder of Continuum Movement and has been leading her life with a drive for connection and presence for a long time. She has studied the research on somatic movement and healing, as well as worked with clients for 30 years, holding space for emotional and physical wounds to move toward health and healing.
2020-05-0756 minThe Wild and WiseHow Kids Guide Us Towards Personal and Collective Healing with Ashley Newtonep. #7 Ashley is a deep well of wisdom, especially regarding how we, as adults, can show up with children in a good way. "In a good way" is meant that it is mutually supportive of healthy growth and development, feels in alignment with the kind of world we want to help create and holds in it the deep connection of and love between all beings. We speak about entry points into transformation that show up so frequently when we are in relationship with children. We touch on the concept of relational commitment to t...
2020-04-221h 09Water TalkEp 1: Water Talk PilotWelcome to Water Talk, a new University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources podcast about all things California Water hosted by Drs. Mallika Nocco, Faith Kearns, and Sam Sandoval! Listen to our pilot episode to learn more about us! Find the episode transcript here: https://www.watertalkpodcast.com/episodes/episode-01
2020-04-2113 minThe Wild and WiseVedic Astrology in the Time of Corona with Michael Manzellaep. #6Michael is a Vedic Astrologer (Jyotish) living in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and children. He has studied Ayurvedic and Yogic lifestyle and theory in depth. He lives the wisdom in his own life and offers readings to client's seeking to view their own lives from a vast and ancient perspective. I enjoyed speaking with Michael about these current times we are living through, and how many of the teachings from the Vedas can provide stability and containment during this uncertain transformation that is underway. I find it comforting to hear that this year's a...
2020-04-0754 minThe Wild and WiseAncestral Healing During Crisis with Adrienne Sloanep. #5 In this episode, Adrienne shares with us some of the nourishing outcomes of connecting and developing a relationship with our wise and loving ancestors. So many of us have either never been introduced to the practice of ancestral healing or have doubt and deeply colonial beliefs about that kind of direct contact. Topics we touch on: What it means to decolonize your mind How having ancestral connections protect us during crisis What practices help support our intuition What can get in the way of trusting the comm...
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