Best Kristine Erickson Podcasts (2025)

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Food System Fights – Stuart Gillespie 1:00:00

1d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Food is life but our food system isn’t helping. Designed in a different century for a different purpose—to mass-produce cheap calories to prevent famine—it’s now generating obesity, ill health, and premature death. We need to transform it into one that can nourish all eight billion of us and the planet we live on. That is the story learned in Food …

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MAHA’s Report – Callie Eideberg & Rodger Wasson 54:32

10d ago54:32

54:32

The long-anticipated MAHA Report : “Making our children healthy again” is published. In the preamble it claims “to be a call to action, presenting the stark reality of American Children’s declining health, backed by compelling data and long-term trends.” It unpacks the potential dietary, behavioral, medical and environmental drivers behind the cris…

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Listen For Voice Of Agriculture – Rodger Wasson 33:02

17d ago33:02

33:02

Agriculture, from farms to tables, have voices to be heard. Farm To Table Talk host Rodger Wasson brings his own voice to the table with farmers, chefs, policy makers, innovators and dreamers with conversations that offer ideas and inspiration to the food system . The table turns in this conversation as Rodger is a guest on Capri Cafaro’s Eat Your …

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Farmers Should Earn More/Work Less – Ari Memar 55:57

24d ago55:57

55:57

Farmers work too hard for what they earn. They need to earn more and work less for their way of life that should be profitable. Small farms are critical to local communities and food systems, but are especially outmatched by the resources available to larger farms — technology, equipment, sales and marketing teams, and back office staff. So in part…

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Wasted – Minerva Ringland 46:52

1M ago46:52

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The food system is extremely inefficient with 237 million tons going unsold or uneaten.–becomingfood waste, which goes t to landfill, incineration, or down the drain, or simply left in the fields to rot. That’s almost 120 billion meals’ worth of food that goes unsold or uneaten each year, roughly 1.4% of U.S. GDP. The impacts on climate and environ…

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Good Farming Good Health – Camilla Petersen 58:27

1M ago58:27

58:27

To be a good Doctor and to do good health you really need to understand farming and agriculture, because good farming also equals good health and overall wellness, once said Wendell Berry. Dr. Camilla Petersen owns her own concierge medical practice in Missoula Montana where creating good health starts with what we are putting into our bodies. Cami…

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Degenerative or Regenerative Ag – Mike Lessiter 44:25

2M ago44:25

44:25

Regenerative agriculture is the opposite of Degenerative agriculture. Research and innovative farmers are showing that no-till with cover crops increases net profit, organic matter, water quality, air quality and builds soil while reducing runoff. Regenerating soil allows farmers to literally gain more land and grow more crops profitably without lo…

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Plant Based Journey -Heather Donaldson 44:40

2M ago44:40

44:40

Changing what you eat is a journey that may lead to growing, preparing, and marketing before sharing and consuming your food focused dreams. When the destination of the journey is a plant based diet, it may be a challenging transition. When Heather and Reggie Donaldson were moving from LA back to Cincinnati, they knew delicious plant based cheeses …

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Sky’s The Limit – Arthur Erickson 33:01

2M ago33:01

33:01

Small and mid-sized farms face a storm of economic pressures, worsening labor shortages, climate extremes, and relentless market disruptions (tariffs) With profit margins squeezed farmers are turning to precision agriculture, leveraging advanced, autonomous drone technology to optimize resources, reduce waste, overcome labor gaps, and maintain prof…

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Soil Is Healthcare’s Future – Nadine Clopton 46:16

2M ago46:16

46:16

In the U.S., 90% of the $4.5 trillion spent on healthcare goes toward managing chronic disease, yet Physicians receive an average of just 19.6 hours of nutrition education. It’s time for a new approach to healthy living, from the ground up.. Prestigious agriculture research and education nonprofit, Rodale Institute is a global pioneer that integrat…

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Nutrition Security – Nate Blum 57:25

2M ago57:25

57:25

Nutrition security alongside food security will ensure healthy and active lives. Achieving nutritional security is being achieved through nutrition-sensitive farming, diversified food production and community sensitization. Nate Blum is an agricultural expert and the CEO of the Sorghum United Foundation, dedicated to advancing human and animal heal…

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Backyard Farming – Kim Pezza 56:19

3M ago56:19

56:19

As egg prices reach record highs, more homeowners are turning to backyard chicken farming as a sustainable and cost-effective solution. This surge in prices has led to a growing trend of individuals raising their own chickens to ensure a steady supply of fresh eggs. Kim Pezza is an expert in sustainable living and the author of Backyard Farming: Ra…

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Fear and Spiritual Growth: Navigating Spirituality, Psychology, and Belief Systems 49:03

3M ago49:03

49:03

Kristine Erickson and Sherry White uncover the fascinating relationship between fear and spirituality, exploring how deeply rooted biological processes shape our spiritual and psychological experiences. Imagine a world where fear isn’t just a mental hurdle but a doorway to profound spiritual insight. Recent research highlights the periaqueductal gr…

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New Tech Delivers – Gary Wickham 54:23

3M ago54:23

54:23

Farms of all sizes and types, from conventional to organic, need continually improving technologies if they are to meet their obligations to Mother Earth and their own bottom line. Gary Wickham. is the founder and CEO of Ireland based MagroTec. Farming utilizes applications of materials through spraying. Whether those materials are organic or tradi…

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Sharing Food Bridges Divides – Shari Leid 46:04

3M ago46:04

46:04

Food is a universal language and the key to bridging our deepest divides can be as simple as sharing a meal. In her newbook, Table for 51: Lessons Learned from Sharing Meals Across America, Shari Leid embarks on a journey to connect with people from all walks of life—demonstrating how food can serve as a powerful bridge across political and cultura…

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We Can Farm Too- Shiv Shakti 40:57

3M ago40:57

40:57

Can anyone farm? It doesn't take large acreage to grow food in your own back yard, next to your restaurant, in a community gardens, school yard, or a small space adding income to an existing small farming operation. Shiv Shakti is founder of Shakti Farm Design in Bend Oregon. He creates sustainable, energy-efficient greenhouses that integrate regen…

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Spotify Culture (Featuring Liz Pelly + David Turner) 1:28:55

3M ago1:28:55

1:28:55

This week? Heavy Hitters. As you may (or may not) have heard, journalist/Daniel Ek tormenter/friend-of-the-pod Liz Pelly is making waves with her wonderful new book “Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist.” It’s easily the best thing yet written about the company at the center of modern music, insightfully reconstru…

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Tariffs Tax Food – Ron Baumgarten 44:18

4M ago44:18

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Tariffs are taxes that may increase food costs and decrease farm incomes. President Trump has signed executive orders imposing duties on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. The president has also threatened tariffs on imports from other countries, as well as across-the-board tariffs aimed at specific sectors.As the largest exporter of agricultur…

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Harmony Through Hip-Hop: Musician Born I on Creativity, Spirituality, and Self-Compassion 59:57

4M ago59:57

59:57

Experience a transformative journey with Ofosu Jones-Quartey, also known as Born I, as he bridges the worlds of hip-hop and spirituality. His roots as a child of Ghanaian immigrants in Washington DC and introduction to Buddhism by his mother paved the way for a unique career as a meditation teacher and author. Our conversation unpacks the essence o…

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Urban Farming – Alfred Melbourne 38:32

4M ago38:32

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You don't need to be in the country to farm. It can start on a vacant lot. Three Sisters Gardens’ in West Sacramento is giving back to the community by inspiring and empowering youth through urban farming. Like the Three Sisters legend of companionship planting, Three Sisters Gardens founder Alfred Melbourne believes that communities can heal and t…

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"Homeboy Need a Subpoena": Drake Sues UMG 54:14

4M ago54:14

54:14

Look. Times are dark. So this week, we decided to tackle a somewhat lighter topic and look into Drake’s remarkably tone-deaf lawsuit against Universal Music Group—the label to which both he and (beef opponent) Kendrick Lamar are signed. In essence, Drake alleges that UMG used all their influence to make Kendrick’s Grammy-winning diss track “Not Lik…

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Goats For Good – Aaron Steele 41:37

4M ago41:37

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Grazing is getting attention for a natural mitigation of fire hazards. Herbicides can run off, are dangerous to handle, and lead to genetically resistant weeds. Power equipment burns fossil fuel and produces CO2. Goats go where people can't, eat what most animals won't, and leave behind nothing but fertilizer. Today goats offer an added enterprise …

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Local for Happy Meals – Mike Maynard 23:54

4M ago23:54

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McDonald’s operators in Michigan supply their Happy Meal customers and support Michigan farmers by purchasing 14 million pounds of state grown apples annually.There are are over 500 locally-owned McDonald’s restaurants with over 80 Owner/Operators in 90% of Michigan counties. They support Michigan by purchasing 135.9 million pounds of corn, 54.9 mi…

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What Trump Could Mean for AI and Music 57:23

4M ago57:23

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The second Trump administration will impact pretty much everything, but we decided to take some time and focus on the specific conjecture of industry + culture + technology that is AI. After all, when Biden came to office, LLMs were just really starting to get going—while the last 12 months have seen a mind-bending set of developments, both in term…

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Good Natured – Paula Whyman 48:02

5M ago48:02

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Many dream of moving to the country and some take the steps to make that dream a reality. Paula Whyman had a "crazy" idea to cultivate a small native meadow where wildlife could thrive. Then she set foot on 200 acres of old farmland atop a Virginia mountain and her dream became a reality. In BAD NATURALIST: One Woman’s Ecological Education on a Wil…

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Embracing the Year of the Snake: Insights on Cultural Traditions and Empowering Asian American Women with Bo Peng 55:28

5M ago55:28

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What if you could harness the wisdom and transformative traits of the Year of the Snake to fuel your entrepreneurial journey? Join us as we celebrate the cultural richness of the Chinese New Year with Bo Peng, the visionary founder and president of the Asian American Women Entrepreneurs Association. Bo's incredible story of moving to the U.S. in 20…

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Bridge the Divide – Gary Paul Nabhan 33:39

5M ago33:39

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The biggest issue threatening the food system now is not climate change. It is the emerging policies to deport undocumented workers that make the wheels turn from fields to processing plants and retail. Gary Nabham is an Agricultural Ecologist, Ethnobotanist, Ecumenical Franciscan Brother, and author whose work has focused primarily on the interact…

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It's the New Year and You've Made Your Resolutions: Now What? Aligning Goals with Natural Cycles, Personality, and Spiritual Growth 59:17

5M ago59:17

59:17

Reflecting on the past can lead to more impactful New Year resolutions. In this episode, we dissect common goals, emphasize the need for self-care, and explore how flexible, SMART goals can enhance personal development. Ready to redefine your approach to New Year's resolutions? Discover how aligning your goals with the natural rhythms of winter can…

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Rebuilt, Restored, Regenified – Heidi Diestel & Kristine Root 45:04

5M ago45:04

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Regenerative is a 'thing'. More than just a farm to table buzz word there is real rebuilding and restoration taking place that ultimately improves the soil and improves nutrition. As the word gets out and consumer demand increases for rest0red soil and more nutritious foods, how can the consumer know whether they're getting the "real thing"? Regeni…

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The Right Thing To Do – Wendell Berry 42:09

5M ago42:09

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The only thing we should ask is: what is the right thing to do? That is what the Earth requires of us according to author/philosopher Wendell Berry. "We have the world to live in and the use of it to live from on the condition that we take care of it. And to take good care of it we have to know it and we have to know how to take care of it." We hav…

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Outrageous Wellness is back! Why Are We Here (on this podcast, on this planet...) 45:19

5M ago45:19

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We are back after a 2 year hiatus, and are so excited to be podcasting with you again! We are Kristine Erickson, signing on from Alexandria, Virginia, and our new co-host Sherry White joining us from Nashville, Tennessee. In this episode, we introduce ourselves and discuss why we are revisiting this podcast. Please join us as we discuss this upcomi…

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Financializing Everything (W/ Andrew deWaard) 1:09:31

5M ago1:09:31

1:09:31

As you might have noticed, we spend a...fair bit of time talking about the three labels at the heart of modern music—and tracking what their unprecedented centralization has done to the industry. And while that’s important, it’s only part of a far larger trend, one that cuts across pretty much all of the culture industries. Crucially, this is a pro…

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The Movement Begins – Stephanie Anderson 49:31

5M ago49:31

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What happens when women take the lead in tackling climate change through the food we grow and eat? Stephanie Anderson grew up on a ranch in western South Dakota and is the author of From the Ground Up. With a background in creative nonfiction, a deep understanding of regenerative agriculture, and years of exploring the intersections of equity and s…

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Sun Farms – Peter Schmitt 41:37

6M ago41:37

41:37

Sunshine makes food farming possible in more ways than one. Emerging farmers can access land and landowners can add solar income through, Agrivoltaics an approach that combines solar energy production with agricultural practices — allowing for renewable energy generation alongside farming activities like crop production and livestock grazing. This …

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Cooperation Pays – Kim Coontz, CCCD 37:30

6M ago37:30

37:30

Going it alone is a noble idea but for many solo ventures cooperation with others pays off. Cooperatives are a unique legal business form that facilitates people coming together to tackle challenges that are overwhelming or impossible for the individual. Kim Coontz is the Executive Director of the California Center for Cooperative Development. CCCD…

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TikTok VS….Music? (W/ Kristin Robinson) 44:34

6M ago44:34

44:34

This past January, Universal Music went to war. Or at least, it tried to. Shocking both listeners AND artists, the major label announced that it was cutting ties with TikTok, the short-form giant, over payout rates and copyright infringement. Its artists (and publishing)—completely pulled from the platform. T-Swift viral dances? Tragically silenced…

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Thankful and Hopeful – Jeff Van Pevenage 29:09

6M ago29:09

29:09

Change is coming to Agriculture, in policies and people. It's a time to be thankful for the USDA team who came to Washington four years ago to give their best to help farmers and time to welcome a new team coming to the Capitol ready to give their own best. Jeff Van Pevanage is the President and CEO of Columbia Grain. Marketing to and from foreign …

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Ukraine, Space and the World’s Food – Vera Petryk 29:28

6M ago29:28

29:28

Mitigating Climate Change will require implementing a data driven approach on every level of global food production. Agriculture-oriented satellite constellations are beginning to provide a critical perspective on the size and condition of nearly everything we grow to eat, nearly every where in the world. With Ukraine still in the news we are bring…

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Ag Will Reverse Greenhouse Gas – Marty Matlock 42:05

7M ago42:05

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Agriculture will reverse the dangerous levels of greenhouse gases in the environment, if Ag follows a report prepared by leading scientists, reviewed by CAST (Center for Ag Science and Technology) and published by the US Farmers and Ranchers In Action. Dr.Marty Matlock, University of Arkansas and leading author of the repot explains how combining r…

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Roan Rising: The zoomer soft coup and the future of mass culture 1:08:56

7M ago1:08:56

1:08:56

After an eternity of millennial performers with a chokehold on the charts, we’ve finally seen the emergence of a new cohort of gen-z icons. Chappelle Roan and Sabrina Carpenter (building on the foundation laid by Billie + Olivia) are suddenly everywhere—headlining festivals, topping the charts, defining the zeitgeist. You might call it a moment of …

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Monitoring Pesticides – Sara McGrath FDA 23:13

7M ago23:13

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To protect public health, the FDA’s Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program tests FDA-regulated foods shipped in interstate commerce to determine whether they comply with pesticide tolerances, or maximum residue levels, set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). If the FDA finds that the amount of pesticide residue on a food is over the toleran…

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Climate Counts – Rob Jackson 41:59

7M ago41:59

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Climate change has become a partisan issue but really has not gotten as much attention as it needs. Rob Jackson is the Chair of the Global Carbon Project, a Senior Fellow at Stanford’s Woods Institute for the Environment and Precourt Institute for Energy, and a professor of earth science at Stanford University. His book "The Clear Blue Sky" shows a…

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Tariffs – Blake Hurst 48:50

7M ago48:50

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What role will more tariffs, immigration restrictions and food policies have on our food system. Farmer and former Missouri Farm Bureau President, Blake Hurst joins Farm to Table Talk to explore the policies that will effect our food and farming globally and locally..By Farm To Table Talk

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Streaming Music, Streaming Capital (W/ Eric Drott) 1:17:05

8M ago1:17:05

1:17:05

How did streaming change music? Not like how did it change the music industry (we talk about that plenty, obviously). And not how did it change bitrate. But how did streaming change the nature of the music that you listen to? How and why and does it matter that you now pay a limited rate for an unlimited amount of music? Within capitalism, how does…

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