Best Valerie Kerri Podcasts (2024)

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460. Dr. Christine Going on Improving Food Security for U.S. Veterans 34:23

3h ago34:23

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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Dr. Christine Going, Senior Advisor in the Food Security Office at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. They discuss the barriers that can prevent veterans from seeking support, what the Veterans Health Administration is doing to help those experiencing hunger, and the innovative partnership…

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How Do I Find Meaning & Purpose in Singleness? With Danielle Treweek 37:23

42m ago37:23

37:23

Society has preconditioned all of us to believe that we can only find meaning within a romantic relationship. But what about those who are single because of death or divorce? What about people who have deliberately chosen to be single? Or the many people who just haven't met their life partner yet? It is not true that we need to be in a romantic re…

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459. Liz Neumark on the Climate Action that Starts in the Kitchen 29:19

8d ago29:19

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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Liz Neumark, Founder and CEO of Great Performances and the Founder of the Sylvia Center. They discuss how the climate crisis is affecting farmers and what that means for chefs, how the hospitality industry can lower greenhouse gas emissions, and the policies that can build resilience in our food…

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Should My Family Celebrate Halloween? With Brett Ryan 26:15

3d ago26:15

26:15

Halloween is huge in the United States; in fact there is now more money spent on Halloween than on Christmas and Easter. And while Halloween has never been huge in Australia, it is slowly becoming more popular... not helped by retail giants who want to cash in on sales of decorations and chocolates. This now begs the question for many families - sh…

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458. Farmers on the Frontlines: Tackling Hunger, Climate, and Gender Inequality 1:02:36

6d ago1:02:36

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Food Tank recently traveled to Toronto Canada for the official 2024 North America World Food Day Celebration. This episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” features three fireside chats from the event, moderated by Dani, that dive into the right to food, financing food systems transformation, and the need to center equity in everything we do. Yo…

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How Do I Make a Difference in My World? With Naa Anang & Nicola Olyslagers 37:04

10d ago37:04

37:04

In this episode we're looking at ways that we can make a difference in our own worlds and getting some inspiration from Naa Anang and Nicola Olyslagers (née McDermott). Naa and Nicola are both elite athletes, and have both represented Australia in track and field. Naa etched her name into the annals of athletic history by winning both the Australia…

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457. Dr. Marion Nestle and Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian on the Politics of our Food and Healthcare Systems 27:33

13d ago27:33

27:33

On this episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani sits down with Dr. Marion Nestle, an author, nutritionist and the Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University and Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, a cardiologist and the Director of the Food is Medicine Institute at the Friedman School at…

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Do I Have ADHD or Just a Poor Attention Span? With Lindy Hadges 35:47

17d ago35:47

35:47

More and more is known about ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and how it affects the lives of both children and adults. October is ADHD Awareness Month, so on this episode of 52Q, we're asking the question 'do I have ADHD, or just a poor attention span?' To help us answer this question is Lindy Hadges, who is a psychotherapist based …

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456. Secretary John Kerry and Dr. Cary Fowler on Holding onto Optimism in the Face of Climate Challenges 35:11

22d ago35:11

35:11

During Climate Week NYC, Food Tank hosted a series of Summits to position food and agriculture as a key solution to the Climate Crisis. This episode features two conversations from these events. First, hear from John Kerry the 68th U.S. Secretary of State and former U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, moderated by John Piotti, President an…

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Why Do I Feel Angry All The Time? With Valerie Ling 26:23

24d ago26:23

26:23

Someone cuts you off in traffic. The kids won't stop fighting. Or your colleague just can't get a handle on cleaning up their lunch mess. There's plenty of things that can make us angry - but what should we do if we are feeling angry all the time? To help us answer this question is clinical psychologist Valerie Ling. Valerie runs the Sydney psychol…

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455. Jason Buechel on Finding Success as a Mission-Driven Food Brand Without Compromising on Sustainability 27:24

27d ago27:24

27:24

During Climate Week NYC, Dani sat down with Jason Buechel, CEO of Whole Foods Market. They discuss how emerging companies can differentiate themselves from their competitors in the marketplace, the value of a clear and powerful story when trying to reach eaters, and how brands can navigate an acquisition without losing sight of their mission. This …

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Why Is a Good Night's Sleep Important? With Dr Moira Junge 32:30

1M ago32:30

32:30

We all know that we need to get enough sleep - yet sleep is the first thing we're willing to sacrifice in order to do more of the stuff we love! Sleep is linked to a whole range of mental and physical health benefits, so why is it that we can ditch it so easily? And why do we actually need to prioritise getting adequate sleep every night? Dr Moira …

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454. Bill McKibben and Anna Lappé on Breaking Ties Between Food Systems and the Fossil Fuel Industry to Prevent Climate Catastrophe 30:22

1M ago30:22

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During Climate Week NYC, Dani sat down with author, activist, educator, and the Founder of Third Act, Bill McKibben and the Executive Director of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food Anna Lappé. During the fireside chat, they discuss the link between our food and agriculture systems and fossil fuel industry, how storytelling can be used for b…

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How Can I Read More? With Steff Willis 18:50

1M ago18:50

18:50

Do you ever wish you could find the time to read more books? You know, ditch the Netflix binge or the doom scrolling and read something for education or leisure? Maybe you see yourself as not the reading type and don't know where to start. In this episode our very own Steff Willis is donning the expert cap and exploring ways that we can read more. …

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453. Chef Valerie Chang on Reshaping the Hospitality Industry through Honesty 32:27

1M ago32:27

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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Chef Valerie Chang, the Chef and Owner of Maty’s in Miami, Florida and the recipient of the 2024 James Beard Award for Best Chef: South. They discuss what a sustainable career in the hospitality industry looks like, what it means to be a part of a culinary team that succeeds collectively, and wh…

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What Can I Expect From Counselling? With Kerrie Sweetman 26:17

2M ago26:17

26:17

One topic that has come up time and time again on the podcast is getting professional help if you're struggling in a particular area. But what about if you've never done counselling or therapy before? It can be a daunting experience booking in your first session when you don't know what to expect. To help us answer the question 'what can I expect f…

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452. Ken Cook on Why There’s No Better Time to Be an Environmentalist 51:04

2M ago51:04

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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Ken Cook, President and Co-Founder of Environmental Working Group. They talk about getting around the partisan politics that so often stymie progress, a roadmap to reduce contamination from forever chemicals, and why support for climate-smart farming must be preserved. While you’re listening, su…

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What's The Balance Between Health & Body Image? With Hannah Craven 27:47

2M ago27:47

27:47

When we're bombarded with images of what society thinks we should look like, it can be hard to find a balance between staying healthy and body image? If we look a certain way does that mean we're not healthy? And what does the Bible have to say about health and body image? To help us answer this question in Hannah Craven, who is an Associate Lectur…

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451. Nikiko Masumoto on Inheriting a Philosophy of Farming 42:12

2M ago42:12

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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with farmer, memory keeper, and artist Nikiko Masumoto of Masumoto Family Farm. During the conversation, they discuss the philosophy of farming, grounded in inclusivity, that Masumoto inherited; the synergy that can emerge when working with family units on the farm; and why tenderness is fierce and s…

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How Do I Be a Good Friend? With Dr Brian Harris 35:25

2M ago35:25

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Everyone wants to be a good friend, and often we can wonder if we are being a good friend, or how we could do better. In the current social media age, where a huge proportion of the population is reporting high levels of loneliness, it's more important than ever to maintain our friendships. To help us answer the question is Dr Brian Harris. Dr Harr…

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450. From Investing in Rural Communities to Corporate Responsibility: Paving the Way for Regenerative Food Systems 45:35

2M ago45:35

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Food Tank, in partnership with Niman Ranch, recently hosted their Education Summit at the annual Hog Farmer Appreciation Celebration, an event that recognizes and honors the contributions of independent family farmers in the U.S. This episode features two conversations from the day. First, Dani speaks with Ambassador Ertharin Cousin, Founder and CE…

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How Do I Deal With My Shame? With Jon Bergmann 39:29

2M ago39:29

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The number one question asked by millennials online is 'how do I deal with my shame?' The issue of shame affects just about everyone on the planet, and can often take root in the early stages of our development. To help us answer this question is Jon Bergmann. Jon works in leadership and organisational development, and believes that helping people …

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449. Roger Thurow on Trusting the Wisdom of the World’s Smallholder Farmers 48:05

3M ago48:05

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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” author and journalist Roger Thurow talks about his new book Against the Grain: How Farmers Around the Globe Are Transforming Agriculture to Nourish the World and Heal the Planet. During the conversation, they discuss the link between the environmental and hunger crises, how farmers around the world are turning t…

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How Can I Cope With Change? With Michael McQueen 26:43

3M ago26:43

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Change can be hard, right? From something as simple as our taste in music, to things as complicated as our career choices or relationships, making change can be difficult. This only gets harder as we get older. But being open to change helps keep us young and helps us move forward in life, so it's important we can handle it. To help us answer the q…

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448. Jason Bade on Getting Beyond Reductionist Food Systems Fixes 42:42

3M ago42:42

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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Jason Bade, a Lecturer at Stanford Law School and the Board Chair for the Alice Waters Institute and Edible Schoolyard Project. They discuss what can be accomplished if eaters learn to become more flexible in their expectations of the food system; the problem with many current approaches to fina…

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