Best CII Podcasts (2024)

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Combating Air Pollution for Better Health ft Shashi Shekhar 13:16

3d ago13:16

13:16

In the first episode of Dialogues on Sustainable Development, Shashi Shekhar, Managing Director, Camfil India talks about the need to combat air pollution to promote better health and raise awareness around the same to mitigate its impact. How is air pollution impacting human health and what are the key problems that are associated with exposure to…

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Alice Wong and Mia Mingus: On Disability Intimacy 59:01

2h ago59:01

59:01

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*Alice Wong is an acclaimed disabled activist whose work and writing has shaped the modern conversation around disability. As the founder and director of the Disability Visibility Project, her work foregrounds the…

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Judith Orloff: On the Genius Of Empathy 1:04:36

6d ago1:04:36

1:04:36

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*Empathy is so much more than feeling deeply—it holds transformative power to heal ourselves, strengthen our relationships, and amplify our purpose. Psychiatrist and bestselling author Judith Orloff presents empat…

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Dr. Judy Ho: On the New Rules of Attachment 53:35

13d ago53:35

53:35

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*Did you know that attachment styles impact more than romantic relationships? As it turns out, most of us are thinking about Attachment Theory all wrong, and in her recent book, The New Rules of Attachment, triple…

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Alexis Nikole Nelson: On Food Justice Through Foraging 1:06:17

20d ago1:06:17

1:06:17

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*Alexis Nikole Nelson aka Black Forager uses her platform to engage with millions—yelling, singing, and celebrating the hidden bounty of edible plants waiting to be found in our backyards, on our nature hikes, gro…

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AI at the Helm: Understanding Marketing's Next Frontier ft Nitin Saini 34:09

26d ago34:09

34:09

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Layla K. Feghali: On the Land in Our Bones 1:03:45

27d ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*This is the CIIS Public Programs Podcast, featuring talks and conversations recorded live by California Institute of Integral Studies, a non-profit university located in San Francisco on unceded Ramaytush Ohlone …

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Climate-Smart Farming Practices Transforming the Agriculture Landscape ft Ashish Dobhal 28:42

30d ago28:42

28:42

Ashish Dobhal, CEO, UPL SAS emphasizes how climate-smart farming practices and new innovative solutions are revolutionizing the agriculture sector by helping farmers mitigate risks, improve resilience and enhance productivity in the face of environmental challenges. How are climate-smart farming practices such as precision farming, use of AI and dr…

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The Future of India’s Power Transmission Sector ft Pratik Agarwal 28:05

30d ago28:05

28:05

Pratik Agarwal, Chairman, CII Committee on Power Transmission and MD, Sterlite Power; Chairman, Serentica Renewables highlights the key factors that are driving the rapid growth of India's power transmission sector. How has the development of power transmission infrastructure impacted the Indian economy? How are new innovative technologies and solu…

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Ijeoma Oluo: On Being a Revolution 1:03:48

1M ago1:03:48

1:03:48

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes (see below) properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*In the #1 New York Times bestseller So You Want To Talk About Race, writer Ijeoma Oluo offered a vital guide for how to talk about important issues of race and racism in society. In Mediocre: The Dang…

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Bayo Akomolafe: On Postactivism as a Pathway for Healing Ourselves and Our World 1:00:53

1M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes (see below) properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*Bayo Akomolafe is a posthumanist thinker, philosopher, poet, author and founder of the Emergence Network, a planet-wide initiative that seeks to convene communities in new ways in response to the crit…

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The Rise of Eco-Conscious Living in India ft Anup Mathew 22:57

2M ago22:57

22:57

Anup Mathew, Executive Vice President and Business Head, Construction Business of Godrej & Boyce, highlights how the shift in consumer preferences towards sustainable housing solutions is reshaping the real estate landscape in India. What are the main reasons for the increased demand for green homes? How will new innovations in this space transform…

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Abigail Rose Clarke: On Returning Home to Our Bodies 1:02:29

2M ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes (see below) properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*Writer and somatic facilitator Abigail Rose Clarke reminds us that truly meaningful embodiment practices nurture our relationships among self, nature, and community. In her latest book, Returning Home…

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The Role of the External Sector in Financing India’s Growth Aspirations 30:28

2M ago30:28

30:28

Dr Michael D Patra, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) discusses how external finance can play a critical role in driving economic growth and prosperity in India at the CII Financing 3.0 Summit on 3rd September in Mumbai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Unleashing Africa's Agricultural Potential for Global Food Security 1:15:38

2M ago1:15:38

1:15:38

Experts and senior officials from India and Africa discuss how can Africa leverage its vast arable lands and water resources to fortify its food security systems and serve as the breadbasket to the world at the India Africa Business Conclave organized on 21-23 August in New Delhi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Thomas Hübl: On Embracing Interconnection for Healing Trauma 54:40

2M ago54:40

54:40

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes (see below) properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*Thomas Hübl is a renowned teacher, author, and international facilitator who works within the complexity of systems and cultural change. In his most recent book, Attuned: Practicing Interdependence to…

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Jenée Johnson: On Reclaiming African-Centered Joy and Well-Being Through Mindfulness 56:23

2M ago56:23

56:23

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes (see below) properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*African-centered scholars often point to mindfulness and meditation as important practices for those of African ancestry to tend to their inner landscapes and heal from the harm of systemic and intern…

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Empowering Africa with Affordable & Sustainable Mobility Solutions 47:28

2M ago47:28

47:28

Thought leaders and experts from India and Africa discuss how the two sides can collaborate to develop solutions for clean mobility in the African continent at the India Africa Business Conclave organized on 21-23 August in New Delhi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Benebell Wen: On Practicing Divination With the I Ching 1:00:12

2M ago1:00:12

1:00:12

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes (see below) properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*The I Ching, also known as The Book of Changes, is a 3000-year-old Chinese divination text. Many use the I Ching as a tool for life guidance, spiritual practice, and ancestral connection. It is a reve…

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Jacqueline Suskin: On Seasonal Practices and Rituals to Awaken Creative Expression 1:03:29

3M ago1:03:29

1:03:29

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes (see below) properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*The seasons and cycles of nature have incredible power to affect everything in our lives—including our creativity. Author and poet Jacqueline Suskin’s latest book, A Year in Practice, is a seasonal gu…

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Jason Butler and Genesee Herzberg with Gisele Fernandes: On Integral Psychedelic Therapy 1:17:36

3M ago1:17:36

1:17:36

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes (see below) properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*In this episode, CIIS professor and clinical psychologist Jason Butler and clinical psychologist Genesee Herzberg are joined by psychotherapist and mentor in the CIIS Center for Psychedelic Therapies …

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India Goes Green with LNG and EVs: The Future of Trucking ft Anand Mimani 16:44

3M ago16:44

16:44

Anand Mimani, CEO, GreenLine Logistics highlights how Liquid Natural Gas and EVs are offering complementary pathways to achieve a more sustainable and resilient energy future. How is India’s shift towards LNG and EVs supporting global efforts to combat climate change? What factors are driving the growth of the LNG-powered trucking industry in India…

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Charlotte Saenz and Zara Zimbardo: On Community Building and the Zapatista Movement 1:04:39

3M ago1:04:39

1:04:39

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes (see below) properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*The Zapatista movement emerging from Chiapas, Mexico over the past three decades has impacted people all over the world who struggle to liberate themselves from colonial capitalism and Cis-Heteropatia…

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Sustainable Strategies for Combatting India's Water Crisis ft Ramnath Vaidyanathan 23:58

3M ago23:58

23:58

Ramnath Vaidyanathan, AVP and Head of Environmental Sustainability– Good & Green, Godrej Industries Group discusses India's current water situation and highlights some key strategies to combat the growing water crisis in the country. What are the main factors contributing to India's growing water crisis? How are new innovative technologies helping …

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Lyla June: On Personal, Collective, and Ecological Healing 1:26:25

3M ago1:26:25

1:26:25

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes (see below) properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*Dr. Lyla June is a renowned Indigenous musician, songwriter, poet, hip-hop artist, human ecologist, and community organizer. Her music and message center around intergenerational and inter-ethnic heal…

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Sonya Renee Taylor: On Radical Answers for Personal and Collective Liberation 1:02:53

3M ago1:02:53

1:02:53

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes (see below) properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*Sonya Renee Taylor is a world-renowned activist and thought leader on racial justice, body liberation, and transformational change. Her best-selling book, The Body Is Not an Apology, offers a radical …

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Crafting Spaces - The Art of Interior Architecture & Design ft Jabeen Zacharias 1:00:18

4M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

n the sixth episode of the Design Talk Series, Jabeen Zacharias, Principal Architect, Jabeen Zacharia and Past President, Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID) highlights the importance of integrating interior design practices and design thinking processes for greater impact in the society. She is in conversation with Prof Preetha Ravi Sree…

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L. Frank and Catalina Gomes: Voices From California Indigenous Languages and Cultural Revitalization 51:14

4M ago51:14

51:14

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes (see below) properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*Across what we now call California, Indigenous communities are fighting to protect and preserve languages, cultural practices, and ways of being.*In this episode, Two-Spirit Tongva/Ajachmem artist and…

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Kai Cheng Thom: On Falling Back in Love With Being Human 1:04:18

4M ago1:04:18

1:04:18

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes (see below) properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*Kai Cheng Thom grew up a Chinese Canadian transgender girl in a hostile world. As an activist, psychotherapist, conflict mediator, and spiritual healer, she's always pursued the same deeply personal m…

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Future of Globalisation: Challenges for Indian Industry ft Amitabh Kant 30:41

4M ago30:41

30:41

Amitabh Kant, G20 India Sherpa highlights why Indian businesses must focus on gaining a competitive edge in the international market by embracing latest technologies, fostering innovation and adopting sustainable practices to meet global standards at the CII Annual Business Summit 2024, held in New Delhi on 17-18 May. What role can Indian industrie…

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Larisa Garski and Justine Mastin: Caring for Yourself and Your Clients 56:50

4M ago56:50

56:50

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes (see below) properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*The planet is burning and flooding, divisions and conflicts between people are on the rise, and we’re are all processing the collective trauma of a global pandemic. Among therapists and healers, burno…

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Designing for Tomorrow : How is AI shaping the future of Design? ft Prof Suresh Sethi 39:06

4M ago39:06

39:06

In the fifth episode of the Design Talk Series, Prof Suresh Sethi, Professor of Industrial Design, School of Art & Design, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign highlights how emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence, are transforming the design landscape. He is in conversation with Prof Venkatesh Varala, Assistant Professor, Depar…

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James Canton: On Journeying Into the Landscapes of Our Ancestors 1:04:04

4M ago1:04:04

1:04:04

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes (see below) properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*In his latest book, Grounded, James Canton recounts his journey into the places where our ancestors experienced profound emotion—otherwise known as numinous experiences—to help us better understand wh…

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Charting a Course for India@100 ft Ajay Piramal 26:06

5M ago26:06

26:06

Ajay Piramal, Chairman, Piramal Enterprises Limited discusses how a holistic model aimed at sustainable and inclusive growth accelerate India’s journey towards a developed India@100 at the CII Annual Business Summit 2024, held in New Delhi on 17-18 May. What role can private enterprise play in driving India's growth and development over the next 25…

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Minaa B.: On Moving Past Trauma and Adversity Together 58:08

5M ago58:08

58:08

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes (see below) properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*Healing doesn’t happen in isolation, and one of the best ways to move past individual trauma is through connection and community—healing ourselves and one another.*In this episode, wellness coach and …

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Co-Creating the Future Responsibly: The Role of Business ft Dr V Anantha Nageswaran 30:30

5M ago30:30

30:30

Dr V Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor, Government of India highlights the role of businesses in driving advancements in technology, efficiency & innovation, while steering the economy towards more sustainable and equitable outcomes at the CII Annual Business Summit 2024, held in New Delhi on 17-18 May. What are the key strategies business…

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Alka Arora and Danielle Drake: On Feminist Approaches to Integral Education 58:57

5M ago58:57

58:57

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes (see below) properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*What is the role of holistic and spiritual wisdom in social justice education? How do we address the disconnect between our social justice aspirations and institutions that are mired in bureaucratic p…

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Building Trust Between Businesses & Society ft Azim Premji 15:57

5M ago15:57

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Azim Premji, Founder Chairman, Wipro Ltd highlights the role of businesses in uplifting society at the CII Annual Business Summit 2024, held in New Delhi on 17-18 May. Why are ethics and integrity important for businesses and how do they impact the society as a whole? What can businesses do to build a more just, sustainable and equitable society? H…

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Rae Johnson: On Embodied Activism 53:48

5M ago53:48

53:48

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes (see below) properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*How do ordinary people with busy lives leverage our actions in support of liberation, justice, and authentic connection? How can activists and social change-makers avoid burning out? How does the body…

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Sharon Blackie: On Mythology, Land, and Life 1:00:00

5M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes (see below) properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*Today we are excited to announce that we are returning to a weekly episode release schedule, so please make sure to subscribe and look for a new release from us each week starting with the next one fe…

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Chenxing Han: Buddhist Perspectives on Grief and Renewal 57:03

6M ago57:03

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Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes (see below) properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*How do we grieve our losses? How can we care for our spirits? Immigrant daughter, novice chaplain, bereaved friend, and author Chenxing Han explores these searing questions in her latest book One Long…

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Rae McDaniel: On Gender Magic 1:05:39

6M ago1:05:39

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Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes (see below) properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*Non-binary therapist, certified sex therapist, and transgender diversity and inclusion educator Rae McDaniel has spent decades exploring gender. Their recent book, Gender Magic, is a first-of-its-kind…

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Blending Creativity and Tech for Future-Proofing Design Careers ft Prof Vijay Kumar 40:10

6M ago40:10

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Fostering Innovation- Spotlight on India's Thriving Tech Ecosystem ft Sacha Wunsch-Vincent 22:04

6M ago22:04

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Sacha Wunsch-Vincent, Co-Editor, Global Innovation Index & Head, Section, Economics and Statistics Division, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) talks about the evolving innovation landscape in India and across the world, while highlighting the emerging trends and cutting-edge technologies that are propelling it. What are India’s streng…

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Stan Tatkin: On Being in Each Other's Care 1:06:02

7M ago1:06:02

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Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes (see below) properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*At the heart of every healthy, fulfilling relationship lies the unshakable knowledge that we can trust another person with the care of our whole well-being. Yet most of us arrive at our relationships …

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Combatting Noncommunicable Diseases : Prevention & Management ft Shobana Kamineni 27:07

7M ago27:07

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Shobana Kamineni, Past President, CII and Executive Vice Chairperson, Apollo Hospitals elaborates on the significance of addressing the rising prevalence of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) in India, especially considering their impact on both individual health and the nation's economic growth. What is the collective impact of noncommunicable diseas…

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The Role of Health in National Development & Global Progress ft Dilip Jose 18:55

7M ago18:55

18:55

On the occasion of World Health Day, Dilip Jose, Co-Chairman, CII National Council on Healthcare and MD & CEO, Manipal Hospitals discusses the multifaceted role of health in promoting national development and fostering progress on a global scale. What are some key areas where improvements in healthcare can lead to significant advancements in societ…

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Sara Elise: On the Ingredients for Everyday Abundance and Ease 1:03:45

7M ago1:03:45

1:03:45

Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes (see below) properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*Author, creative, host, and self-proclaimed "pleasure doula" Sara Elise is on a quest to examine the ingredients of our lives—those essential components that make up our days—in support of systemic tr…

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Nedra Glover Tawwab: On Breaking Family Patterns to Move Forward 1:02:51

7M ago1:02:51

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Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes (see below) properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*This is the CIIS Public Programs Podcast, featuring talks and conversations recorded live by the Public Programs department of California Institute of Integral Studies, a non-profit university located…

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Winning Through Innovation ft Dr Devi Prasad Shetty & Prof Vijay Govindarajan 55:17

8M ago55:17

55:17

Dr Devi Prasad Shetty, Chairman and Executive Director, Narayana Health and Prof Vijay Govindarajan, Coxe Distinguished Professor, Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College discuss how innovation is reshaping businesses and presenting vast opportunities across various sectors in India. How will artificial intelligence transform healthcare in the c…

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