Best NANDITA Podcasts (2025)

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The Rise of One-Child Families | Susan Newman 1:02:38

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The one-child family is becoming the fastest-growing family size in many countries. Social psychologist Susan Newman, author of Just One, shares the abundant research challenging long-held myths that only children are lonely, selfish, or spoiled, and why the growing popularity of one-child families reflects greater parental and child satisfaction a…

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The Rise of One-Child Families | Susan Newman 1:02:38

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The one-child family is becoming the fastest-growing family size in many countries. Social psychologist Susan Newman, author of Just One, shares the abundant research challenging long-held myths that only children are lonely, selfish, or spoiled, and why the growing popularity of one-child families reflects greater parental and child satisfaction a…

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Vegan Lake Tahoe Guide: Hiking, Skiing & Hidden Eateries | Terri Chrisman 38:41

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Send us a text Link for the shownotes In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Terri Chrisman, a board-certified nutritionist, speaker, and author of Fabulous Health: A Simple Plan to Get Well and Stay Well. Terri lives near beautiful Lake Tahoe, right on the California–Nevada border, and she joins us to share what it’s like exploring this breathtakin…

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Pamela | Surviving the Trauma of IVF 48:02

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Distraught by her infertility diagnosis, Pamela pursued the IVF pathway. A decade of costly and painful failed fertility treatments left Pamela traumatized. Determined to expose the exploitative and dangerously pronatalist practices of the highly unregulated multi-billion dollar fertility industry and to bring together other IVF survivors, she foun…

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Falling for Canada: A Vegan Traveler’s Autumn in Ottawa | Brighde Reed 33:11

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Send us a text Link for the show notes After wrapping up an unforgettable World Vegan Travel trip in Croatia, Brighde and Seb swap turquoise seas for golden forests as they embark on an autumn road trip through Eastern Canada. From vegan poutine in Ottawa to peaceful cabin mornings in Quebec’s lake country, and from the magic of Gatineau Park to a …

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Capitalism's War Against Animals | Dinesh Wadiwel 57:11

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A global war against animals is driven by capitalist exploitation and profit. Dinesh Wadiwel, author of Animals and Capital and The War Against Animals, shows how capitalism treats animals as commodities, raw materials, and self-reproducing labor. He advocates for an anti-capitalist animal politics that builds alliances with social justice movement…

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Capitalism's War Against Animals | Dinesh Wadiwel 57:11

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A global war against animals is driven by capitalist exploitation and profit. Dinesh Wadiwel, author of Animals and Capital and The War Against Animals, shows how capitalism treats animals as commodities, raw materials, and self-reproducing labor. He advocates for an anti-capitalist animal politics that builds alliances with social justice movement…

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Vegan Travel in Ecuador | Guayaquil & Cuenca Adventures | Brighde Reed 18:35

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Send us a text Link for the show notes Join Brighde as she takes us from the vibrant coastal city of Guayaquil to the charming highland town of Cuenca — a journey filled with colorful street life, cacao heritage, vegan food discoveries, and breathtaking Andean scenery. You’ll hear how Ecuador’s almuerzo tradition won her heart, why iguanas chilling…

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The Rashomon Effect and a Death In Palestine 28:29

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The Rashomon Effect - Multiple people witnessing the same event remember it in contradictory ways, often colored by their own self-interest, trauma, or worldview.Applied to the killing of Rafaat Alareer and a Tweet by Bari Weiss00:00 The Rashomon Effect02:58 The Killing of Rafaat Alareer04:24 Perspective One - Bari Weiss, The Zionist Journalist12:4…

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The International Malcolm X: Gaza, Violence, and the Fight Against Colonialism w/ Michael Sawyer 1:22:50

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Malcolm X was more than an activist or organizer. In this conversation, Michael Sawyer, author of Black Minded and the forthcoming The Door of No Return, takes Malcolm seriously as a philosopher who linked Black freedom in the United States to anti-colonial struggle in Palestine. We talk Malcolm’s trip to Gaza, his push to move the fight to the glo…

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Mandy | Ending a Bad Arranged Marriage 19:34

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Mandy, a Singaporean teacher of Indian descent, entered an arranged marriage where her decision to remain childfree was first accepted but later challenged by her Indian husband and in-laws. Pressured to have children and provide a dowry, she risked the stigma of divorce rather than compromise her values. Today, Mandy lives happily childfree, coura…

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Vegan Los Angeles | Italian Dining at Pura Vita | Tara Punzone 35:33

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Send us a text Link for the show notes In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Tara Punzone, chef and owner of Pura Vita, the first 100% plant-based Italian restaurant and wine bar in the United States, based in West Hollywood, Los Angeles. Tara will be sharing her journey of growing up in a big Italian family in New York, how she transitioned to a…

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How Zionism & Islamism Became Colonial Twins w/ Hamid Dabashi 1:16:42

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Iranian scholar Hamid Dabashi goes deep on empire, Iran’s revolutionary currents, and Palestine. We cover his “two nemeses” frame—global imperialism vs domestic tyranny—and why opposing one never excuses the other. He unpacks Islamism as a (once) liberation theology and its limits, the polyfocal currents inside Islam, the 1979 revolution’s three fo…

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Humachines, Big Tech, & Our Future | Michael D.B. Harvey 1:29:22

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A dystopian fusion of human and machine is being pushed on us by a big tech elite. Michael D.B. Harvey, author of The Age of Humachines: Big Tech and the Battle for Humanity's Future, warns of the 'humachinator' worldview that weds unrestrained technology and capitalism - and what we might do to reclaim a future rooted in democracy and ecological b…

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Humachines, Big Tech, & Our Future | Michael D.B. Harvey 1:29:22

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A dystopian fusion of human and machine is being pushed on us by a big tech elite. Michael D.B. Harvey, author of The Age of Humachines: Big Tech and the Battle for Humanity's Future, warns of the 'humachinator' worldview that weds unrestrained technology and capitalism - and what we might do to reclaim a future rooted in democracy and ecological b…

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Vegan Food Scene in Washington D.C. From a Local | CK Westbrook 35:16

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Send us a text Link for the show notes In today’s episode, we’re joined by CK Westbrook, a science fiction author, environmentalist, and long-time Washington DC resident. CK is the author of The Impact Series, a four-book (and growing!) collection of speculative novels that weave together themes of politics, environmental crisis, and veganism. Her …

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The False Lure of National Sovereignty and the Mirage of Liberation w/ Nandita Sharma 1:25:28

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In this conversation with sociologist Nandita Sharma, we dig into the deep contradictions of nationalism, sovereignty, and the postcolonial state. Sharma argues that the nation is not a pathway to liberation but a mechanism of ruling that reproduces inequality, exclusion, and capitalist domination. We explore her personal story of migration, the le…

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Rebecca | Sisters as Chosen Life Partners 31:53

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Rebecca grew up homeschooled in a patriarchal American family, later serving as a Marine, attending university, and traveling the world. Bound by the shared trauma and values of their upbringing, Rebecca remained very close to her sister. Awakening to feminism and the planetary crisis together, they both decided to not have children. Today, Rebecca…

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Vegan Travel in San Diego | Food, Culture & Coastal Adventures 30:09

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Send us a text Link for the show notes In today’s episode of The World Vegan Travel Podcast, I’ll be chatting with Danny O’Malley, the founder and CEO of Before the Butcher, a pioneering plant-based meat company based in San Diego. Danny will be sharing the story behind his company, how San Diego has become a hub for vegan innovation and culture, a…

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Radical Alternatives to "Progress" | Shrishtee Bajpai 1:04:18

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Across India and around the world, communities are resisting destruction and reclaiming their right to shape their own futures. Shrishtee Bajpai, researcher and activist with the Global Tapestry of Alternatives, reveals how local struggles for self-determination connect across cultures and what is being done to weave a 'pluriverse' of possibilities…

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Radical Alternatives to "Progress" | Shrishtee Bajpai 1:04:18

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Across India and around the world, communities are resisting destruction and reclaiming their right to shape their own futures. Shrishtee Bajpai, researcher and activist with the Global Tapestry of Alternatives, reveals how local struggles for self-determination connect across cultures and what is being done to weave a 'pluriverse' of possibilities…

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Japan Vegan Travel Food Guide | How Ume Helps Vegans in Osaka | Masaki 32:20

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Send us a text Link for the show notes Update: Since recording this episode, Masaki has pivoted Ume from restaurant listings to sharing Japanese vegan recipes on Instagram. In today’s episode, we’ll be talking to Masaki, the founder of Ume, a pioneering food discovery platform helping vegan and vegetarian travelers in Japan. She’ll be sharing her p…

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Sneha | Standing up to Patriarchy 33:33

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Raised in a conservative Indian family, Sneha knew from an early age that she didn't want to have a biological child. As a teen she discovered her queer identity, and in her twenties Sneha made the difficult but liberating decision to leave her parents' house and hometown. Sneha has rejected the patriarchal expectations of procreation and marriage …

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Confessions of an Israel PR Insider: Manufacturing Consent In the Pews 1:19:35

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A former Israel Consulate staffer for the U.S. Southeast—Brandt Burleson—breaks silence. For eight years he built church networks, wrote Bible-laced talking points, and helped run a PR machine that, in his words, “wrapped a starvation campaign in a Judeo-Christian bow.” He explains how Christian Zionist theology was leveraged to pressure politician…

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Vegan Budget Travel with Calen Otto | 200th Episode 🎉 34:18

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Send us a text Link for the show notes 🎉 This is our 200th episode of The World Vegan Travel Podcast—and we’re so excited to celebrate it with a truly inspiring guest! In today’s episode, we’re talking with Calen Otto, the creator of Unruly Travel and host of the Unruly Podcast. Calen is a vegan writer, activist, and adventurer who has traveled to …

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Palestine, Petrodollars, and the Climate: The Converging Capitalist Crisis with Adam Hanieh 1:34:24

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In this conversation with political economist Adam Hanieh, we trace the deep connections between fossil fuels, finance, Palestine, and the climate crisis. From his formative years in Ramallah during the Second Intifada to his current research, Hanieh explains how oil became the invisible substrate of modern life, how Gulf petrodollars built today’s…

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Progress: Humanity's Worst Idea | Samuel Miller McDonald 1:17:15

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For 5,000 years civilizations have told themselves stories of progress. Today, the progress myth has become humanity's most dangerous illusion. Samuel Miller McDonald, geographer and author of Progress: A History of Humanity's Worst Idea, illuminates the destructive lineage of progress, why these myths endure, how they enable socially and ecologica…

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Progress: Humanity's Worst Idea | Samuel Miller McDonald 1:17:15

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For 5,000 years civilizations have told themselves stories of progress. Today, the progress myth has become humanity's most dangerous illusion. Samuel Miller McDonald, geographer and author of Progress: A History of Humanity's Worst Idea, illuminates the destructive lineage of progress, why these myths endure, how they enable socially and ecologica…

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Vegan Helsinki Guide | Finnish Saunas, Pies & Northern Lights | Nandita 36:02

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Send us a text Link for the show notes In today’s episode of The World Vegan Travel Podcast, we’ll be talking with Nandita, the creator of Vegan Haven Travel and a travel blogger based in Helsinki, Finland. She’ll be sharing her journey from India to Finland, what it’s like living as a vegan in the Nordic country, and giving us some fantastic insig…

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Fear of Nonviolence: A Life of Resistance and The Deportation of Mubarak Awad 1:42:35

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In this conversation, I sit down with Mubarak Awad, often called the Gandhi of Palestine. Born in Jerusalem during the Nakba, Mubarak’s life has been defined by both tragedy and resilience — from burying his father as a boy, to dedicating his life to nonviolent resistance under occupation. We trace his extraordinary journey: his efforts to teach no…

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Falling into the Zionism Vortex - My Failed Efforts with Coleman Hughes and Sam Harris 19:05

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A final word on my efforts to help (no matter what you think) people like Coleman Hughes and Sam Harris avoid falling into the Zionist trap. Thoughts on Israel’s “disengagement” from Gaza in 2005, and why we have so much trouble believing Israel’s stated intentions.00:00 Learned Skepticism of Israel and Coleman Repeating Lies09:02 Is Epstein a Moss…

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Zionism, Gaza, & Starvation Motives Debating Israel & Palestine with Coleman Hughes Part 2 of 2 1:41:55

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In Part 2 of this 2 part conversation, we dive deeper into Gaza after Israel’s 2005 “withdrawal”, examine the blockade, restrictions, and the motives of a “starvation policy.” We also explore Israel’s close relationship with apartheid South Africa, and disagree on what these alliances reveal about the motives behind Zionism and occupation. The conv…

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Justice vs Peace? Debating Israel & Palestine with Coleman Hughes Part 1 of 2 1:01:39

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In part 1 of a 2 part conversation I attempt to engage with former co-host Coleman Hughes in a deep, difficult, and (hopefully) helpful debate about Israel, Palestine, Zionism, and the meaning of justice.We dig into:The “good guys vs bad guys” framing of Hamas and IsraelVillain origin stories and why history mattersZionism, the Nakba, and displacem…

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Israel Crosses the Rubicon - Lessons from South Africa with Patrick Bond 1:27:40

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In this wide-ranging conversation, political economist Patrick Bond joins me from Johannesburg to trace the lessons of South Africa’s struggles — from the fight against apartheid and Big Pharma to today’s battles over BRICS, Palestine, climate, and global capital. We dig into the meaning of “sub-imperialism,” the hypocrisies of governments that tal…

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The Dollar, Gaza, and Marxist Analysis of Capitalism’s Violent Global Decline — with Radhika Desai 1:31:29

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Political economist Radhika Desai offers a Marxist reading of today’s global crises — from Gaza to the dollar’s fragility. We unpack why she believes capitalism has reached its monopoly stage, why it cannot function without imperialism, and how those contradictions shape everything from U.S. foreign policy to BRICS. Gaza becomes a stark example of …

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Existential Authoritarianism vs Humanism Explained 17:38

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Some thoughts on authoritarianism and humanism with a passage from Erich Fromm's Psychoanalysis and Religion from 195000:00 Authoritarianism as forms of "worship"08:36 Fromm on Authoritarian and Humanistic Trends within Religion14:00 What Humanism asks of us16:39 The upcoming lineup

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Iraq, Israel, Empire, Epstein, and Endless War - Scott Horton on The Coming Crack-Up 2:18:26

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In this video, anti-war libertarian Scott Horton joins me for a wide-ranging conversation on the true mechanics of American empire. We talk about the strange new alliances forming as both left and right confront the costs of endless war, the covert operations that fueled U.S. intervention in the Middle East, and how Israel fits into the broader imp…

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England Travel | Discover Haye Cornwall’s Vegan Retreat & Animal Rescue | Kate Hinze 38:22

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Send us a text Link for the show notes In today’s episode of The World Vegan Travel Podcast, we’re heading to the lush valleys of Cornwall, England, to meet Kate Hinze, founder of Haye Cornwall. Kate runs a small animal sanctuary and retreat where rescued ponies, donkeys, chickens, and pigs share their home with guests staying in a cozy holiday cot…

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Complexity and Collapse | The Honest Sorcerer 1:16:05

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Modern techno-industrial civilization is running up against the law of diminishing returns - and societal collapse is inevitable. B, author of The Honest Sorcerer blog, reveals why our civilizational complexity carries the seeds of its own destruction. Highlights include: What led B (who also shares his reasons for remaining anonymous) from believi…

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Complexity and Collapse | The Honest Sorcerer 1:16:05

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Modern techno-industrial civilization is running up against the law of diminishing returns - and societal collapse is inevitable. B, author of The Honest Sorcerer blog, reveals why our civilizational complexity carries the seeds of its own destruction. Highlights include: What led B (who also shares his reasons for remaining anonymous) from believi…

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Vegan Miami Uncovered | Culture, Cuisine & Hidden Gems | Ellen Kanner 35:08

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Send us a text Link for the show notes In today’s episode of The World Vegan Travel Podcast, we’re joined by Ellen Kanner — cookbook author, food journalist, and fifth-generation Miamian. Ellen is the author of Miami Vegan: Plant-Based Recipes from the Tropics to Your Table and writes for outlets like VegNews, Edible South Florida, and HuffPost, ex…

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Soi Dog Foundation | Compassionate Travel in Phuket, Thailand | Chrissie Miles 30:12

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Send us a text Link for the show notes In today’s episode of The World Vegan Travel Podcast, we’re joined by Chrissie Miles, the Visitor and Volunteer Manager at Soi Dog Foundation in Phuket, Thailand. Soi Dog is a nonprofit dedicated to improving the welfare of stray animals across Southeast Asia, and Chrissie plays a key role in coordinating thei…

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Vegan in Vegas | Heat, Shows, and Shockingly Good Nachos 45:12

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Send us a text Link for the show notes Think Vegas isn’t vegan-friendly? Think again. In this episode, Brighde shares her honest and entertaining travel diary from a six-day summer trip to Las Vegas—complete with plant-based nachos, world-class shows, and practical tips for navigating the city’s chaos with compassion and ease. From jaw-dropping ent…

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Elena | Reimagining Family After Cancer 40:21

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At age 27 Elena is diagnosed with an advanced cancerous brain tumor. As she confronts this life-changing and grief-filled reality, she also wrestles with the question of whether to bring a child into the world - balancing her love for children and the future she once imagined against her understanding of ecological overshoot, pronatalist pressures,…

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Vegan London | From Historic Treasures to Baklava Cheesecake 26:26

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Send us a text Link for the show notes 🎙️ Episode 194 – Mini-Series Part 5 Join Brighde in the final episode of our Spring Travel Mini-Series as she explores London with fresh eyes and a full belly! From walking tours past Big Ben and the Tower of London to indulging in vegan roasts, baklava cheesecake, and Thai delights, this episode is packed wit…

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Who’s First—Israel or America? An Invitation to Think Deeper 1:30:44

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In this video, I explore the growing clash between “America First” and “Israel First”—a fracture exposing deeper contradictions in U.S. politics and global power. As figures like Tucker Carlson, Dave Smith, Candace Owens start asking tough questions, many find themselves at the edge of a worldview built on a myth of liberal ideals of a professed in…

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Vegan UK Road Trip | Stone Circles, Cat Cafés & Castle Feasts 26:29

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Send us a text Link for the show notes In Part 5 of our Spring Travel Mini-Series (Episode 193), Brighde takes you on a cozy vegan road trip across the UK countryside. From spicy burgers in Bristol to a moving Tim Minchin concert in Cardiff, stone circles in Avebury, and cat cafés in Bournemouth—this adventure is packed with history, humor, and pla…

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Pip | The Joyful Simplicity of Being Single 31:53

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From a very early age Pip sensed she didn't want children, and a diagnosis of premature ovarian failure at 15 confirmed that path. As she grew older, Pip found herself desperately searching for the perfect partner to complete her. A chance conversation blew open the door regarding societal expectations around relationships, sex, and conventional me…

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Rediscovering Japan: Amy’s Mindful Vegan Adventure 39:12

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Send us a text Link for the show notes. BONUS EPISODE — We’re bringing back one of our most-loved conversations! Meet Amy, a thoughtful traveler from Seattle who joined us on our unforgettable 2024 luxury vegan group tour through Japan. From her deep appreciation for Japanese design and daily rituals to the cultural surprises along the way, Amy’s s…

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The Elite's Fixation with Low Birth Rates | Samuel Miller McDonald 1:06:32

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From center-left Ezra Klein to right-wing Matt Walsh, the fertility panic is an elite fixation that is rooted in a human supremacist worldview and a deep fear of slowing growth. Samuel Miller McDonald, geographer and author of the book Progress: A History of Humanity's Worst Idea, exposes how our parasitic relationship with Earth lies at the core o…