An Organic Conversation

Eating Sugar: The Culture of Fermentation

A practice in nearly every culture across the world for thousands of years, the AOC team speaks with the foremost expert about the art, process, benefits, and history of fermentation.

Guest(s): 

Sandor Katz, The Art of Fermentation, Cannon County, TN

Raising the Nurturing Father: A Journey of Healing and Hope

This week the AOC Team speaks with a father-son duo whose work empowers dads to find their role as fully integrated, loving caregivers within their families – and society.

Guest(s):

Mark Perlman, Founder, The Nurturing Fathers Program, Sarasota, FL

Cory Perlman,Teacher, The Nurturing Fathers Program, Atlanta, GA

Healing with Herbs: The Wisdom of Ancient Remedies

Rediscover Mother Nature's brilliant engineering and the intelligence of herbs to promote well-being in our daily lives. 

Guests(s):

Kami McBride, Author, The Herbal Kitchen, Graton, CA

From Hands to Hearts: Crafting with a Cause

A moving story about how the inspiration of one movement became an international symbol of hope and love for children in Africa. 

Guest(s):

Amy Berman, Founder, The Mother Bear Project, Minneapolis, MN

Soil: Digging Into the Foundation of Life

Did you know there are a billion micro-organisms in a teaspoon of healthy organic soil? Explore the magical world underneath our feet and understand soil as one of nature’s greatest gifts of creation.

Guest(s):

Stephen Andrews, Soil Scientist & Natural Resources Educator, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

Peak Performance: Nutrition for Athletes

What choices contribute to optimal health for a physically fit lifestyle? From macro-nutrients to micro-nutrients to hydration, this hour discusses what is required by all active bodies and what role bio-individuality plays in your diet. 

Guest(s):

Scott Jurek, Ultramarathoner, Boulder, CO

Dr. Enette Larson-Meyer, Professor, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY

Cleaning House: Save Time, Money & Your Health with Nontoxic Solutions

Debunking the myth that nontoxic cleaners are less effective, this week we look at what works for every room of the house and how to make your own with a few pantry staples.

Guest(s):

Amy Kolb Noyes, 

Author, Nontoxic Cleaning, Stowe, VT

Karl Robillard, 

Communications & Outreach Manager, St. Anthony Foundation, San Francisco, CA

Coconut: Health and Harvest

From coconut milk to meat to water, coconut products are everywhere in the market. Are they good for us? What’s the environmental impact of coconut production? An exploration of coconuts in this tropical hour.

Guest(s):

Dr. Bruce Fife, 

Founder, The Coconut Research Center, Colorado Springs, CO

Planting a Seed: Gardening Advice for the Novice

Ever wanted to start a garden but really didn’t know how? Do it this year - from windowsill to backyard, from herbs to flowers to vegetables

Guest(s):

Derek Fell, Author, Grow This!, Pipersville, PA

The Natural Baby: Get 'Em Started Right

Everything we can do to make the time before and after birth the most healthy, happy and enjoyable time for both mother and baby. 

Guest(s):

Dr. Debby Hamilton, MD, MSPH, Holistic Pediatrician, Holistic Pediatric Consulting, Boulder, CO