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Second Nature

Commons
Climate Change
Sustainability
Sustainable Living
Plant-Based Eating
Microplastics
Climate Anxiety
Fast Fashion
Climate Gender Gap
Fossil Fuels
Plastic Pollution
Gender Inequality
Climate Crisis
Mental Health
Food Waste
Environmental Responsibility
Libraries
Community Gardens
Plant-Based Cheese
Overconsumption
Women In Agriculture

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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Latest Episodes

In a world that tries to get us to shop fast, slowing down our shopping is an act of resistance. In this community episode, our listeners share how slowing down their shopping habits saved them money, cut down on waste, and made them appreciate their... more

The aviation industry has gotten twice as fuel-efficient since 1990, and emissions have still quadrupled. In this episode, we reckon with the guilt of flying, tracing it from economy class all the way up to private jets, where a handful of ultra-weal... more

Lawns cover more American soil than any other irrigated crop — but who decided they should look this way, and at what cost? In this episode, we trace the centuries-old aristocratic tradition behind the modern lawn, expose the billion-dollar industry ... more

Season 5 is coming very soon and this season, we're talking about the thing that's on everyone's mind (whether we like or not) — money. 

Maybe you've heard that Native American proverb, “Only when the last tree has been cut down, the last fish been ... more

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Recent Guests

Alyssa Norris
Leads Sustainability at Aether Fuels
Aether Fuels
Episode: Is There a Sustainable Future for Flying?
Jason Wise
Naturalist, professional outdoor educator, habitat restoration coordinator; rewilded his LA lawn
Jason Journeyman
Episode: It's Time to Kill Your Lawn
Robin Wall Kimmerer
Scientist, author, and professor
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Episode: Reconnection Through Reciprocity: Learning From Nature
Erica Gies
Independent journalist covering science and the environment.
Author of the book 'Water Always Wins.'
Episode: Where Did All the Water Go?
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

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Katelin Cunningham
Host of Second Nature; affiliated with Commons.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 172 ratings
  • So great!

    I love this podcast, it made me feel hopeful and calm. Thank you second nature

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nimmmyyy
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • So glad I discovered this

    My first listen was on the episode of reciprocity and I’m very excited to keep listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tab-Fong
    United States2 months ago
  • Whiny and Obnoxious

    Lots of vocal fry and high horses makes it very difficult to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    our3aces
    United States2 months ago
  • 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
    Canada4 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 States7 months ago

Listeners Say

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Feedback notes high production quality and approachable hosts, with some critiques about cadence or interview style from a minority of listeners.
The show is seen as accessible to newcomers while still offering depth for seasoned sustainability followers.
Guests are generally insightful, well-informed, and relevant to sustainability topics.
Listeners find the show hopeful and empowering, with practical steps you can take today.
Community-driven and data-backed content is a strong draw for sponsors seeking impact-driven audiences.

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#72
United States/Education
Apple Podcasts
#85
Canada/Education
Apple Podcasts
#208
Finland/Education

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Where Did All the Water Go?
Q: What are some long-term solutions for our relationship with water?
Communities must protect and restore local ecosystems and work collaboratively to manage water sustainably.
Where Did All the Water Go?
Q: How's our attempt to control water going?
It's not going well; our relationship with water is leading to increased flooding and drought due to mismanagement.
Where Did All the Water Go?
Q: What does it mean when you say water has agency?
Water is a powerful force that seeks its own path, and many cultures view it as a relation or friend.
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.

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A pragmatic, action-oriented show that centers everyday sustainability through community voices, expert interviews, and practical tips. Episodes frequently explore topics like climate resilience, plant-based eating, waste reduction, and the economics of sustainable living, with a strong emphasis on collective action and tangible steps listeners can take. A standout aspect is the blend of scientist-led conversations, personal stories from community members, and accessible audiencesubmitted inputs, creating a hopeful, solutions-focused ecosystem for climate-minded listeners and practitioners alike.

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Second Nature launched 2 years ago and published 58 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Alyssa Norris
2. Jason Wise
3. Robin Wall Kimmerer
4. Erica Gies
5. Laurent Lebreton
6. Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
7. Alexandra Zissu
8. Kelly Kandra Hughes

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