Best Madeline Armstrong Podcasts (2024)

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S1-E11: Crafting Impactful Environmental Legislation in the Middle East 1:11:00

5M ago1:11:00

1:11:00

On Episode 11 of Mastering Sustainability, we welcome Monir Bou Ghanem, Policy Advisor at the Abu Dhabi Environment Agency. In this episode, Monir explains how environmental advocates are at a crossroads for policy, what drives environmental protection in the UAE, and how Abu Dhabi enacted the world’s most successful single-use bag ban. Resources: …

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S1-E10: This Florida Non-Profit Makes Mermaids Into Magic For Marine Environments 53:20

6M ago53:20

53:20

On Episode 10 of Mastering Sustainability, we welcome Shelby Thomas, CEO of the Ocean Rescue Alliance, a marine conservation and restoration nonprofit organization that uses artificial structures to enhance marine environments, build marine habitats, conduct restoration, protect coastlines, and connect communities through art. In this episode, Shel…

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S1-E09: Are Your Favorite Sports Teams Scoring on Sustainability? 1:02:30

7M ago1:02:30

1:02:30

On Episode 9 of Mastering Sustainability, we welcome Brad Vogel from the Green Sports Alliance, an organization that inspires professional sports leagues and their governing bodies, colleges, teams, venues, partners, and millions of fans to embrace sustainable practices. In this episode, Brad takes us onto the sidelines to understand the environmen…

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S1-E08: Can Countertop Composting Turn Our Trash To Treasure? 1:14:04

8M ago1:14:04

1:14:04

On Episode 8 of Mastering Sustainability, we’re sitting down with Jeremy Lang, founder of Lomi, the world's first Smart Waste™ kitchen composter to talk about all things composting. In this conversation, we dig into the dirty side of waste management infrastructure, new technologies that are changing the game, and the opportunity to decentralize a …

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S1-E07: COP28, a Conference With Consequences 55:42

9M ago55:42

55:42

On Episode 7 of Mastering Sustainability, we're wading into the nuances of global climate meetings including COP28 with Mike Green, leader of the Climate & Energy Working group at the American Sustainable Business Network and Director of Carbon Markets at Native, A Public Benefit Corporation. Together, we’re breaking these giant conferences and the…

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S1-E06: Do you know your ESG's? 1:11:08

10M ago1:11:08

1:11:08

On Episode 6 of Mastering Sustainability, we're diving into sustainable supply chains with Jamie Mudrick and Sarah Moasser from EcoVadis, an ESG consultancy that helps companies to evaluate and improve the Environmental, Social and Governance aspects of their business. Together, we'll break down these three pivotal metrics, understand what drives c…

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Arts and humanities in medicine with Professor Ian Fussell 32:23

10M ago32:23

32:23

We tend to see medicine as a strictly scientific sector, but the arts and humanities are essential when it comes to educating our doctors and caring for patients and the planet. Doctor and Professor of Medical Education Ian Fussell joins me to talk about: What is medical humanities How and why we can use arts and humanities in medical education The…

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S1-E05: Re-thinking Restaurant Waste 1:01:30

11M ago1:01:30

1:01:30

On Episode 5 of Mastering Sustainability, we welcome Matt Wampler, CEO of Clear Cogs, an AI solution helping restaurants tackle food waste. With years of experience in Food & Beverage, Matt asks us to take a look at the intersection of food waste and sustainability, the pivotal role line-level operators play in believing in and pushing for new tech…

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S1-E04: Diplomacy Delivers 1:16:41

12M ago1:16:41

1:16:41

On Episode 4 of Mastering Sustainability, we welcome our very own Martina Hauser, Chief Government Affairs Officer at Okeanos. Martina brings a myriad of life experiences to the pod from her extensive career crisscrossing public affairs as Chief Climate Negotiator for the Italian government to her time with the United Nations, and now driving chang…

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Why science alone can’t solve the climate crisis with Conor Brennan 31:14

12M ago31:14

31:14

Although there has been scientific consensus on the climate crisis for decades, humans have been slow to respond to its urgency. Environmental humanities researcher Conor Brennan joins me to talk about: What is environmental humanities? How can evironmental humanities help to solve the climate crisis? The role of popular culture in communicating th…

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S1-E03: Advocacy in Action 49:22

1y ago49:22

49:22

On Episode 3 of Mastering Sustainability, we welcome Heidi Sanborn, founding director of the National Stewardship Action Council (NSAC) and the California Product Stewardship Council (CPSC), two organizations that advocate for equitable circular economy. Heidi joins us for a fiery, candid chat about about the evolution of Extended Producer Responsi…

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Humanities, fact checking and fake news with Sarah Turnnidge from Full Fact 29:08

1y ago29:08

29:08

In this time when "fake news" and "alternative facts" have become buzzwords, arts and humanities are more important than ever. Professional fact checker Sarah Turnnidge from Full Fact joins Bryony Armstrong to discuss: How her humanities background prepared her for being a professional fact checker Academic English as a lens to look at different to…

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S1-E02: The ABC's and SDG's of Sustainability 1:00:42

1y ago1:00:42

1:00:42

In episode 2, we’re chatting with Claudia Herbert Colfer, USA Head of Programming for the UN Global Compact Network (UNGC). Together, we take a bite out of the alphabet soup of acronyms that is the sustainability space, gain a better understanding of the different organs of the UN, and break down the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's). In the Ma…

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S1-E01: Greenwashing 59:22

1y ago59:22

59:22

In episode 1, we sit down with Dr. Claudia Townsend, associate professor of Marketing at the Miami Herbert Business School, University of Miami and an expert in consumer behavior and decision-making. In the first 20 minutes of the mini-class, we discuss the most common indicators of greenwashing, and the role nutrition labels have played in changin…

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S1-E00: Intro 9:24

1y ago9:24

9:24

By Maddie Armstrong, Ray Loflin

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We can't have cybersecurity without the humanities with Dr Andrea Zeffiro 28:21

1+ y ago28:21

28:21

Cybersecurity researcher Dr Andrea Zeffiro joins Bryony Armstrong to talk about: The role of humanities in addressing technological challenges in data science domains Using humanities to solve problems surrounding data breaches Considering the human elements of cybersecurity Understanding cybersecurity as more than a neutral protection of networks …

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Arts and humanities in Roma communities with Dr Madeline Potter 32:26

1+ y ago32:26

32:26

Researcher and upcoming author Madeline Potter joins Bryony Armstrong to talk about: Tackling intergenerational poverty through the arts in Roma communities The importance of knowing your own history Maddy’s upcoming book, The Roma: A Travelling History (Bodley Head/ Harper Collins, 2025) Why writing and research skills need to be valued and funded…

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Arts and humanities shouldn't be reserved for a privileged few with Neil Griffiths 39:03

1+ y ago39:03

39:03

Arts Emergency co-founder Neil Griffiths joins Bryony Armstrong to talk about: How studying arts and humanities helps you to pursue work in culture, politics and activism Why all minoritised people need the option to study arts and humanities The power of seeing yourself represented in culture Breaking down the privilege associated with pursuing ar…

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Why the economy needs arts and humanities with Dr Ladan Cockshut 44:42

1+ y ago44:42

44:42

Business researcher Dr Ladan Cockshut joins Bryony Armstrong to talk about: What the Creative, Digital and IT (CDIT) sector is and how much it’s growing The huge array of industries that need creative skills How Arts and Humanities academics interact with practitioners in the CDIT sector How creativity can lead to income Creating changes and measur…

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Helping people through heritage with Norma Gregory 40:13

1+ y ago40:13

40:13

Social historian Norma Gregory joins Bryony Armstrong to discuss: Useful skills and knowledge from an arts and humanities education Making recorded history representative of the past The importance of accessibility in historical research Improving mental health and wellbeing through heritage Bringing people together and building communities through…

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Literary studies, feelings and social justice with Dr Xine Yao 28:10

1+ y ago28:10

28:10

Lecturer in American literature Dr Xine Yao joins Bryony Armstrong to discuss: Why defunding the humanities limits who has cultural capital Feeling or unfeeling among minoritised groups How researching literature from the past can teach us about the present The relationship between humanities and social justice Why we can’t turn to the humanities u…

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Smell and expanding historical research with Dr William Tullett 38:01

2y ago38:01

38:01

Sensory historian Dr William Tullett joins Bryony Armstrong to discuss: Using smell to engage with the present The impact of smell research on political choices and environmental justice Using smell to learn about historical experience Changing up the hierarchies of senses and historical sources Why we need to tackle myths about “bad smells” Why co…

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Language learning, gender studies and contemporary culture with Ciara Gorman 38:41

2y ago38:41

38:41

PhD researcher Ciara Gorman joins Bryony Armstrong to discuss: Where the humanities can take you The study of languages and how people communicate The importance of languages in political, personal and medical settings The skills we learn in the humanities classroom Why the world fears gender studies Paying attention to contemporary culture Content…

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Safe injection sites 7:16

5+ y ago7:16

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Ep. 22: Liquid Feet (Tamra Brown, Dave Child & Amber Kenny) 39:58

6y ago39:58

39:58

LA's premiere comedy dance troupe, Liquid Feet (Tamra Brown, Dave Child, Amber Kenny), joins us for a raucous toot time! Liquid Feet is known to choreograph dances to TV and film theme songs, so be sure to check out their goods on YouTube! And if you're in LA, sign up for their dance classes at Dynasty Typewriter!…

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Ep. 21: AUSTIN EDITION! Mac Blake, Cody Dearing & Lance Gilstrap 47:57

6y ago47:57

47:57

Maddy stops by Austin for some Texas-style toots with local comedians, Mac Blake, Cody Dearing, and Lance Gilstrap! Boy howdy, did we have a time. Lance had no reason to doubt his rusty skills, meanwhile Mac's "mind and butt were blown" over and over again, and, Cody frankly struggled to keep up but we love him anyway.…

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Ep. 20: UCB Sports & Leisure (Matt Walsh, Scot Armstrong, Cody Ziglar, Anosh McAdam) 51:19

6y ago51:19

51:19

Back in the studio! I'm joined by UCB Sports & Leisure hosts Matt Walsh and Scot Armstrong, along with Anosh McAdam, and our very own producer, Zig! Stakes are high, as the winner not only gets crowned the ultimate fartist, but also receives their very own Tesla!By Madeline Wager & Cody Ziglar

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Vegan FAQ 31:17

6y ago31:17

31:17

Cat answers some interesting and frequently asked questions about veganism!

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Surrender: A Story About Letting go and Embracing the Higher Self 28:43

6+ y ago28:43

28:43

Cat is back from a month in Mexico where she discovered some pretty big life lessons, notably about the concept of Surrender. In this episode, Cat talks about surrender in Yoga but more importantly, surrender IRL, where all change, alignment, and intuition are born. Tune in now for this vulnerable, exploratory, and inspiring conversation about surr…

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Fast Fashion and Ethical Shopping 38:36

6+ y ago38:36

38:36

In this solo episode, Cat talks about her recent re-discovery of the horrors of fast fashion and takes a pledge to shop ethically and mindfully. Tune in for some quick facts and some inspiration to kickstart your own ethical shopping journey!

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Self-Leadership, Goal Setting, and Personal Growth with Katie Wilkinson 28:12

6+ y ago28:12

28:12

Katie Wilkinson is a Self-Leadership Coach and Facilitator with almost a decade of leadership experience around the world including in Australia, Canada, South Africa, the US. She has worked on Leadership Development initiatives for major brands like Lululemon and Philz Coffee and where she helps leaders rise into their power. Katie also happens to…

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Building a Lifestyle Business, Entrepreneurship, and Serving the World With John Clarke 54:37

6+ y ago54:37

54:37

Get ready for a really special episode... this week Cat chats with John Clarke, aka her husband! John is a therapist turned digital marketing pro and entrepreneur whose main mission in life is to serve others. He talks about the tough decisions he's had to make in the journey towards entrepreneurship and the rewards he has reaped along the way. The…

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Starting a Zero Waste Journey: Part 3 - Tulum, Mexico 38:45

6+ y ago38:45

38:45

This is the third part of Cat's Zero Waste Journey story - this time reporting live from Tulum, Mexico, where Cat and her husband are living for the month. Tune in to see how zero waste is going (or not) in another country and what lessons we can all learn about our consumption and waste from places like Mexico. Tune in now! And spread the love by …

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Starting a Zero Waste Journey: Part 2 38:34

6+ y ago38:34

38:34

This episode is Part 2, a continuation from last weeks episode where Cat shares the beginning of her journey towards zero waste. Last week she talked about why she is making a change, and in this episode Cat talks about how she plans on making it happen. Tune in to learn about Cat's experience visiting Package Free Shop in Brooklyn, about some of h…

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Starting a Zero Waste Journey: Part 1 59:33

6+ y ago59:33

59:33

In this solo episode, Cat shares the beginning of her new journey towards Zero Waste. She talks about how she discovered this movement, some of her favorite influencers (like Lauren Singer, for example), cultural mindsets about waste in different parts of the world, and the slow awakening of her eco-consciousness. Cat also shares a few of the impor…

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Quitting the 9-to-5, Financial and Location Freedom, and Living in a Sprinter Van with Alli and Matt Owen 42:47

6+ y ago42:47

42:47

Alli and Matt Owen are former engineers who recently left their six figure jobs to live in a converted Sprinter van and travel the Americas. They help people align their finances to their values over at Owen Your Future. In this episode, Cat chats with the couple about: Financial freedom and alternative ways of thinking about saving for retirement.…

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This Is Now Your Company: Mike Rognlien on Ownership, Honesty, and The Meaning of Work and Life 1:42:37

6+ y ago1:42:37

1:42:37

On this episode, Cat chats with Mike Rognlien: Mike is the Chief Builder of Awesome People at his consulting firm, Multiple Hats Management, where he helps organizations through Learning & Development, management, facilitation, and unconscious bias consulting. Mike’s expertise comes from years as a learning and development leader in the Silicon Val…

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How to Be a Thoughtful Human: Grief, Empathy, and Entrepreneurship with Ali O'Grady 52:18

6+ y ago52:18

52:18

Ali O'Grady is the founder of Thoughtful Human, a zero waste plantable greeting card company based out of Oakland, California. Thoughtful Human designs cards that talk about cancer, addiction, grief, and family dysfunction and they help you find honest ways to help you communicate and practice radical compassion and empathy. In this episode, Cat an…

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Lifestyle Design, 20-hour Work Weeks, & Entrepreneurship with April Beach 1:05:19

6+ y ago1:05:19

1:05:19

This episode is jam-packed with information to inspire your journey in or towards living an intentional life! Come prepared to take some notes and soak it all up. Cat talks to April Beach about entrepreneurship, lifestyle design, and aligning business with your values. April Beach is the creator of the SweetLife Entrepreneur System and she works as…

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8 Influencers Who are Changing the World 24:09

6+ y ago24:09

24:09

This week Cat sits down solo to talk about 8 of the people who have influenced her most in her journey towards alignment. These influencers come from all walks of life, different industries and varying messages, but one thing they all have in common is that they are all changing the world in their own authentic way. These folks are living life in a…

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2 Year Vegan Anniversary: Lessons Learned about Food, People, and Self with Cat Fríes 50:51

6+ y ago50:51

50:51

In this episode, Cat sits down solo to chat about hitting her 2 year vegan anniversary and she shares 20 of her top observations and lessons learned during these two transformative years. She chats about food, of course, but she also chats about people and culture and most importantly, she talks about the changes in the Self, specifically HERself. …

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Uncovering your Intuition, Understanding the Clairs, and Intuitive Energy Healing for Self-Discovery with Tina Conroy 1:15:06

6+ y ago1:15:06

1:15:06

This week on Roots to Roam, Cat chats with Tina Conroy about intuition. Tina Conroy is an intuitive energy healer and medium, a yoga instructor and Reiki master, a transformational health coach, and she's the host of The Intuitive Woman Podcast. Tina works with women to develop their intuition and connect with their inner guidance to create a passi…

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Seeking Magic and Healing with Emily Levenson 1:14:29

6+ y ago1:14:29

1:14:29

Emily Levenson is a therapist turned holistic health coach, podcaster, master meditator and seeker of everyday magic. She has a really compelling story to share about her own wellness journey and in this episode, Cat chats with her about the hurdles and the serendipitous moments in her life that helped discover a path to authentic joy. In this epis…

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How Self Care & Chinese Medicine Help Us Achieve Actualization with Brodie Welch 50:07

6+ y ago50:07

50:07

In this information-packed episode, Cat chats with Brodie Welch, a Licensed Acupuncturist, board-certified herbalist, Chinese Medicine expert, holistic health coach, and self-care strategist. She’s the founder of Life in Balance Acupuncture in Corvallis, Oregon, where she has been treating patients since 2003. During this conversation, Brodie and C…

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When It Rains, It Downpours 36:09

6+ y ago36:09

36:09

Sure, it's actual winter and raining and everything... but we're less worried about that and more about how life is completely sh*tting all over us! Cat shares some of her insane ups and downs of the past month... what does it all mean, anyway? We wish there were answers and pretty conclusions to why bad things keep happening (and happening, and ha…

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Body Kindness with Rebecca Scritchfield 52:01

6+ y ago52:01

52:01

Rebecca Scritchfield is a well-being coach, registered dietitian nutritionist, and certified health and fitness specialist. Through her weight-neutral Body Kindness practice, she helps people create a better life with workable, interesting self-care goals. She has influenced millions through her writing, podcast, and appearances in over 100 media o…

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A Very Woke Christmas 36:25

6+ y ago36:25

36:25

Happy Holidays everyone! Christmas (or your celebrated holiday) is just around the corner and this week on Roots to Roam, Cat talks about how she decided to live Christmas on her own terms, aligned with her values, and in rejection of the commercialized monster it has now become. She talks about her travels to Cambodia and how they changed her pers…

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What My Animals Have Taught Me 58:47

6+ y ago58:47

58:47

What can we learn from our greatest teachers? Who do we consider a teacher? In this solo episode, Cat talks about the lessons she has learned from her three favorite gurus: Elliott, Hugo, and Lucia (her two cats and her dog). Tune in to this fun episode to learn more about the amazing lessons we can learn from the animals in our lives and how we ca…

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Take a Cue From Your Dog: A Conversation with Katrina Kensington 1:00:56

6+ y ago1:00:56

1:00:56

In this episode, Cat sits down with Katrina Kensington - entrepreneur, dog trainer, woke-ass-vegan, and talks about Katrina's journey from working at a soul-crushing desk job to following her passion and becoming a world-class dog trainer with an amazing and thriving business and a mission to change the world, one dog at a time. This is a super exc…

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Ep. 19: Lindsay Adams, Barbara Gray, Ever Mainard 46:04

6+ y ago46:04

46:04

We got 3 standup comics in the fart house and boy, does it get heated! Ever Mainard (The Feels) has a bunch of false starts but somehow pulls it together, Barbara Gray (Lady 2 Lady, Britney's Instagram) wins "Most Improved Player", and Lindsay Adams (Bake Stuff) comes in strong, with a true understanding of the art of the fart.…

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