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On the Contrary by IDR is an award-winning show about listening to people not like us. In every episode, the host chats with guests as they share their diverse experiences, perspectives, and expertise on an issue—water security, gender, climate change, caste, mental health, and more. The goal is to get people to explore their similarities and differences, and find a new, shared understanding. New ... more

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We live in an era of infinite scrolls, curated feeds, and algorithms, with each click designed to keep us hooked just a little longer. But the promise of technology has too often become a race for metrics and growth, moving further away from its orig... more

Activism can often feel like a race against time; the gravity of injustice too urgent to look away from. But what does this constant sense of urgency mean for the well-being of those at the frontlines of responding to these crises? In this week’s epi... more

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When we talk about philanthropy, we usually focus on the tangible: what’s being funded, where the money goes, and what results it delivers. But behind every outcome is a relationship—between funders and grantees, between organisations and the people ... more

What does well-being mean when systems are built on conflict and violence, and who gets to define what healing looks like? This week’s episode of On the Contrary by IDR brings together two guests who have witnessed conflict up close. Paula Moreno, fo... more

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Recent Guests

Priya Goswami
National award-winning filmmaker and technologist
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Episode: Well-being in a tech-first world
Grace Clapham
Former Director of Community Partnerships, Product and Programs at Meta
Meta
Episode: Well-being in a tech-first world
Kumi Naidoo
Human rights and environmental justice activist, former leader of Amnesty International and Greenpeace
Episode: Lessons on well-being in activism: Kumi Naidoo and Louisa Zondo
Louisa Zondo
Lawyer and social activist, co-founder of the Ricky Rick Foundation for Promotion of Artivism
Episode: Lessons on well-being in activism: Kumi Naidoo and Louisa Zondo
Mahendra Pandey
Leads the forced labor and human trafficking team at Humanity United.
Humanity United
Episode: Rooting philanthropy in well-being
Steven Harris
Vice president at the Fetzer Institute focusing on ecosystem transformation.
Fetzer Institute
Episode: Rooting philanthropy in well-being
Paula Moreno
Founder and president of Visible Hands, Colombia's largest leadership network for equity
Visible Hands
Episode: Centering well-being in conflict: Notes from Colombia and Rwanda
Dr. Jean Bosco Niyonzima
Doctor, social entrepreneur, and expert in trauma healing
Ubuntu Center for Peace
Episode: Centering well-being in conflict: Notes from Colombia and Rwanda

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Devanshi Vaid
Host of 'On the Contrary', facilitating discussions around pertinent social issues and fostering diverse viewpoints.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 164 ratings
  • Insightful

    Very interesting and great series..love the way it’s presented also

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    irobotx1
    India4 years ago
  • Great

    Very informative and objective. Keep going

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Prachioza2
    Canada4 years ago
  • Kudos to the topics covered so far.

    I like where this is headed, but there are a few things about the format of conversations that can be improved in my opinion. So here is something I observed as a listener, I felt a lack of flow in the interviews, it should have felt more like a spontaneous conversation but instead it goes off and feels flat at times. And transitions from guest and interviewer are not transparent. Other than that, it feels like a breath of fresh air in this hocus-pocus self care and "ignorance is bliss" scenario... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nisha tanwar
    India4 years ago
  • Very Insightful

    One of the most informative and insightful podcast I’ve come across. It focuses on issues which are very important for our future but are not much talked about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sleepy Divyanshi
    India4 years ago
  • Amazing content on issues that matter

    If makes me feel good having worked in development sector for more than 10 years that for reading on issues I was not getting any particular platform but IDR covers many important aspects of the social sector and collaborators are contributing at large to the platform . This new initiative of bringing the voice of experts through a podcast is also an welcome step .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    prakashodisha
    India4 years ago

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Overall, the podcast is seen as a meaningful contribution to discussions on important societal issues.
Listeners praise the compelling and insightful content that challenges conventional perspectives on social justice.
The host is commended for effectively guiding discussions and ensuring diverse guest voices are heard.
There are mixed reviews regarding the flow and format of conversations, with some suggesting improvements for a more spontaneous feel.

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Well-being in a tech-first world
Q: Grace, fundamentally, then, what do you think it would take for more technologists to center well-being when they are designing technology?
We need to embrace that movement of people wanting to build products with more purpose and intentionality, not just for metrics.
Well-being in a tech-first world
Q: Priya, since your work is at the intersection of tech and mental health, from your vantage point, what do you think are some of the most promising ways that technology has improved well-being?
Technology has made it super accessible for anyone to be accessing what they couldn't earlier; everything is a finger click away.
Lessons on well-being in activism: Kumi Naidoo and Louisa Zondo
Q: How do we center well-being in activism?
By recognizing the systemic pressures in activism and centering local wisdom and community-led support.
Lessons on well-being in activism: Kumi Naidoo and Louisa Zondo
Q: What has your activism taught you about the human limits of urgency?
Activists often confront the need for urgency but must balance their health and longevity in the movement.
Rooting philanthropy in well-being
Q: What does it look like in terms of a funding decision that supports inner life?
It includes unrestricted operational support and funding for activities like therapy or retreats.

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