An Organic Conversation

Letter Writing: The Beauty of a Lost Art

Up until only a few decades ago, hand-written letters were a universal way to connect with others. As we remember this forgotten art, how can we carry it into our future? A pioneering female entrepreneur in India shares the value of written word through stories left by her father, the tradition carried forward to her son in America, and a conference that inspires young change agents to voice innovative ideas that connect the world.

Guest:

Lakshmi Pratury, Founder & CEO, INK, Bangalore, India

COP21 Climate Agreement: An International Call-to-Action

The Paris Agreement to reduce carbon emissions across the globe will change the future of climate change, but how? Tune in to learn which countries are participating, how they'll be held accountable to their commitments, and what you can do to help.

Guest:

Ken Berlin, President & CEO, The Climate Reality Project, Washington, D.C.

Wolf Therapy: Ancient Bond, Modern Healing

How can connecting with man's first animal companion provide us the ability to connect with ourselves and our communities? Tune in this hour to learn about two retreat centers using wisdom from the animal kingdom to recover from today's traumas.

Guest:

Joni Ogle, Director of Young Adult Programs, Promises Treatment Centers, Malibu, CA

*In conjunction with Wolf Connection, Acton, CA

The Paleo Point of View: Keeping it Real

Find yourself wondering what the Paleo Diet is all about? We uncover all of the surprising and delicious details in this hour: from what you can eat to the best substitutions for your favorite guilty pleasure foods.

Guest:

Ali Rakowski, Author, Bowls of Love: Paleo Soups for the Seasons, Stamford, CT

Food Chains: The Cost of America's Food System

While society is more focused on food than ever, domestic labor issues remain largely unseen by the public. This hour, the AOC Team discusses a powerful new documentary that sheds light on wages and conditions of the men and women who harvest our fresh food every day.

Guest:

Sanjay Rawal, Director, Food Chains, New York, NY

Love Thy Nature: Understanding the Source of Our Humanity

Homo Sapiens have evolved to believe that we are separate from nature, causing disrupt to billions of years of evolution. Love Thy Nature is an award-winning documentary that shines light on the role that nature plays in our lives - how does it nourish us? Immerse yourself into the beauty and intimacy of our relationship to the natural world.

Guest:

Sylvie Rokab, Director, Love Thy Nature, Los Angeles, CA

Beauty or the Beast: Choosing Safe Personal Care Products

When it comes to health, the world of cosmetics and body care products is tough to navigate, in great part because there are few manufacturing standards and little transparency in labeling. In this episode, we are joined by a topic expert to learn what to look for in personal care products, what to avoid, and how to get involved in improving regulations for what we put on our -- and our loved one's -- bodies.

Guest:

Janet Nudelman, Director of Program & Policy, Breast Cancer Fund, San Francisco, CA

Mindfulness & Meditation: Finding Your Authentic Center

What tools can best help us manage our anxiety and oh-so complex time on earth? This hour looks at how to stay centered with different methods and forms of meditation, as well as its benefits, and how you could start incorporating a little bit of more Self into your life.

Guest:

Dr. Judson Brewer, Director of Research, Center for Mindfulness at University of Massachusettes Medical School

Zero Waste Holidays: Celebration Meets Sustainability

This season is a time when we gather with friends and family to appreciate our lives and one another. Make the Earth a part of your celebration by reducing waste and designing get togethers with a lighter ecological footprint without sacrificing what makes the holidays so dear.

Guest(s):

Bea Johnson, Author, Zero Waste Home, Mill Valley, CA

Racing Extinction: A Call to Save the Planet

A picture can say more than a thousand words. That is certainly true for the new documentary Racing Extinction which tells the story of our Planet, where we come from, how beautifully life has evolved over millions of years, and where we stand today as we face a mass species extinction not seen since before the Ice Age.

Guest:

Louie Psihoyos, Director, Racing Extinction