An Organic Conversation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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