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Second Nature

Commons
Climate Change
Sustainability
Plant-Based Eating
Sustainable Living
Climate Crisis
Sustainable Gifting
Composting
Food Waste
Fast Fashion
Climate Anxiety
Overconsumption
Veganism
Plant-Based Cheese
Community Engagement
Carbon Impact
Amazon
Animal Agriculture
Emotional Relationships With Food
Environmental Impact Of Diet
Dairy Industry

How can we live sustainably in an unsustainable world? Second Nature is a podcast by Commons exploring how our sustainable choices impact our lives and the planet. Every week hear how listeners are taking public transit, composting food waste, eating more plant-based meals and practicing deconsumption to create the kind of world they want to live in. We'll calculate the carbon impact of collective... more

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Humans have a way of abstracting nature so far from its source that we take something as huge and powerful as water and isolate it, viewing it only as a resource for ourselves rather than an integral part of something much, much bigger than our sinks... more

The chemical industry is a cornerstone of modern American farming. It helps grow the food billions of people eat. It’s also causing vast environmental damage. In this episode of REAP/SOW, produced in collaboration with WWNO’s Sea Change podcast, you’... more

With the price of everything on the rise, can you live sustainably without spending more money? In fact, frugal living has always been sustainable. Clothes drying on the line, a cookie tin reused as a sewing kit, a Cool Whip tub filled with leftovers... more

[This episode originally aired October 16, 2024] Plant-based cheese is better than ever, but can we expand our expectations of cheese to ease our reliance on Big Dairy?

Cheese is delicious. Even aspiring vegans find cheese hard to quit. But making d... more

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Laurent Lebreton
Head of research at The Ocean Cleanup
The Ocean Cleanup
Episode: Can We Recycle Our Way Out of the Plastic Crisis?
Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
Writer and climate leader, marine biologist
Episode: What Are We Going To Do Now?
Alexandra Zissu
Member of the Moms Clean Air Force editorial team, focused on environmental health advocacy.
Moms Clean Air Force
Episode: Are the Kids Alright? Raising a Sustainable Generation
Kelly Kandra Hughes
A local library user from Lafayette, Colorado, passionate about libraries.
Episode: Your Local Library is Fighting Climate Change
Alexa Rivera
19-year-old UC Santa Cruz student who frequents the library for study and community.
UC Santa Cruz
Episode: Your Local Library is Fighting Climate Change
Dr. Barbro Melgert
Lung researcher and professor of respiratory immunology
University of Groningen, Netherlands
Episode: Microplastics: How Do They Get Into Our Bodies? And What We Can Do About It?
Smira Mokarala
Listener from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Episode: Microplastics: How Do They Get Into Our Bodies? And What We Can Do About It?
Elena Almonte
Listener from Italy
Episode: Microplastics: How Do They Get Into Our Bodies? And What We Can Do About It?
Kenzie Thornwood
Listener from New York
Episode: Microplastics: How Do They Get Into Our Bodies? And What We Can Do About It?

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Katelan Cunningham
Host of Second Nature

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 164 ratings
  • good information sometimes poorly delivered

    love the topics and the information being explored - the interviews with actual scientists are well done and thorough. however the “interviews” with sanchali feel really weird and forced, like some scripted PSA about the topic. they just feel unnatural and corny.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    jumbo ron
    Canada2 months ago
  • What a relief

    Great podcast that is informative and action-oriented but doesn’t leave me feeling hopeless. The microplastics episode is especially great — anything touching that topic usually sends me into the stratosphere with anxiety, but this made the issue feel accessible and actually worth trying to tackle. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zia Padora
    United States5 months ago
  • Glad I Found This

    I don’t remember how I found Second Nature. Maybe some time in March when I was spinning out on social media and desperately unhappy with current events? The episode about growing even a few vegetables on your apartment balcony inspired me. I’ve now got tomatoes, basil, and zucchinis growing in containers on the patio! Anyway, I look forward to new episodes and listen to them on my lunchtime walk.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NemikSaysTry
    United States9 months ago
  • Love Nature? You’ll Love This Podcast.

    Climate change is so big and scary, it’s easy to get anxious, or even worse, numb. The antidote? Action. This podcast provides practical tips with a grounded but hopeful tone that makes sustainability feel accessible to anyone. Simply put, it’s a breath of fresh air.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LadyLees
    United States10 months ago
  • Very nice discovery

    Greetings from Paris! I am very happy to have discovered your podcast. Always wondering how things are in the US with regards to sustainability, I am pleased to listen to you tackling different aspects of this large topic. Thank you for this quality content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chriseskandar
    France10 months ago

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Many find the content to be accessible and relatable, perfect for both newcomers and those well-versed in sustainability.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and hopeful tone that encourages community action.
The show empowers listeners to embrace small changes that contribute to a larger impact on the environment.
The podcast is well-produced and informative, providing practical tips for sustainable living.
Audiences enjoy the unique approach of incorporating listener stories into discussions on sustainability.

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#241
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Apple Podcasts
#27
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#45
Singapore/Education
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#120
New Zealand/Education
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#138
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Can We Learn to Love Plant-Based Cheese?
Q: What general tips do you have for people to ease their personal transition into non-dairy cheese?
Taste buds can adapt; consider what cheese represents in your diet, find quality products, or try making your own cheese at home.
Can We Learn to Love Plant-Based Cheese?
Q: Do you have any favorite proteins or nuts or oats that are your go-to bases whenever you're making different types of cheese?
Miyoko mentioned cashews as a versatile base for vegan cheese, but she is exploring more nut-free options that use seeds or legumes.
Can We Learn to Love Plant-Based Cheese?
Q: What has changed in the industry? Was there a moment in time where new technologies came on board?
The initial plant-based cheeses were largely oil and starch-based, and the industry has developed more refined techniques as small producers innovate and produce high-quality products.
Can We Learn to Love Plant-Based Cheese?
Q: What makes it so hard to make a plant-based cheese that's like dairy cheese?
Miyoko Schinner explained that people's set ideas about cheese are limiting; plant-based cheeses can have unique characteristics that differ from dairy cheese.
What to Do Before the Next Climate Disaster
Q: How do you explain to the average person that climate change can cause opposite weather phenomena?
Climate change warps the norms, leading to extremes occurring in ways that seem contradictory, such as severe droughts followed by catastrophic rainfall.

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Exploring sustainable living, this podcast emphasizes the myriad ways individuals can contribute to a healthier planet through personal choices. Topics covered include community gardening, mindful consumption, plastic pollution, and climate activism, with episodes focusing on the stories of listeners who actively engage in sustainable practices. It uniquely encourages community input, tapping into listener experiences to enhance discussions around environmental responsibility and practical actions to combat climate change.

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1. Laurent Lebreton
2. Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
3. Alexandra Zissu
4. Kelly Kandra Hughes
5. Alexa Rivera
6. Dr. Barbro Melgert
7. Smira Mokarala
8. Elena Almonte

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