Best Ahimsa Media Podcasts (2025)

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Oakland’s Indigenous Red Market: A Vibrant Celebration of Culture 3:59

8d ago3:59

3:59

A Roamancing Reads: Pamela Pascal reads her Roamancing article, entitled ‘Oakland’s Indigenous Red Market: A Vibrant Celebration of Culture’. In visiting Oakland, California’s Indigenous Red Market, Pamela joins a community connecting over the celebration of Indigenous culture through the vibrant beauty of art and dance. Read and engage with the fu…

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A Week In Paris – Bougie On A Budget 11:01

1M ago11:01

11:01

A Roamancing Reads: Jennifer Rose Garcia reads her Roamancing article, entitled ‘A Week In Paris – Bougie On A Budget’. Traveling overseas is expensive – tickets, accommodation, food and travel throughout – how could one not be budget conscious? Traveling and visiting sights as a student is tough, but very possible! Here is Jennifer’s guide to bein…

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The Paper Trail Project: shadows of Canadian History at the Chinese Canadian Museum 8:25

1M ago8:25

8:25

A Roamancing Reads: Jacqueline Louie reads her Roamancing article, entitled ‘The Paper Trail Project: a glimpse into the shadows of Canadian history at the Chinese Canadian Museum in Vancouver’. From the shadows of Canadian history, The Paper Trail Project at the Chinese Canadian Museum shares stories of Chinese Canadians from the 1923 Chinese Excl…

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Triton and Brighton, Newfoundland & Labrador – I Came for an Iceberg and Discovered so Much More 18:57

2M ago18:57

18:57

A Roamancing Reads: Erica Hargreave reads her Roamancing article, entitled ‘Triton and Brighton, Newfoundland & Labrador – I Came for an Iceberg and Discovered so Much More’. Little did Erica realise that in arriving in Triton and Brighton, Newfoundland for an Iceberg, that she’d found The Grand Seduction of Central Newfoundland. Read and engage wi…

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Uluru, Discovering the Sacred Rock Solid Centre of Australia’s Outback 12:13

2M ago12:13

12:13

A Roamancing Reads: Liz Campbell reads her Roamancing article, entitled ‘Uluru, Discovering the Sacred Rock Solid Centre of Australia’s Outback’. Join Liz Campbell on her extraordinary adventure of a lifetime responding to Uluru’s sacred call, as she discovers the rock solid heart centre of Australia in the midst of what was she at first thought wa…

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Discovering Indigenous Newfoundland & Labrador while Following in the Footsteps of the Beothuk People 24:36

2M ago24:36

24:36

A Roamancing Reads: Erica Hargreave reads her Roamancing article, entitled ‘Discovering Indigenous Newfoundland & Labrador while Following in the Footsteps of the Beothuk People’. Discovering the alive and vibrant culture of Indigenous Newfoundland and Labrador, while following in the footsteps of the Beothuk People in Central Newfoundland. Read an…

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Galicia, Spain : Walkers, Witches and Houses of Worship 12:14

2M ago12:14

12:14

A Roamancing Reads: Liz Campbell reads her Roamancing article, entitled ‘Galicia, Spain : Walkers, Witches and Houses of Worship’. Galicia, Spain - where Celtic mysticism meets Christian faith, and those walking the caminos find themselves indulging in luxury, historic stays and Michelin star cuisine. Join Liz Campbell in exploring this unique and …

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Bonus Episode: Hands of Stone 19:04

3M ago19:04

19:04

This week features a special bonus episode of The Prison Podcast! We sit down with Jorge, an incarcerated artist from San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, whose powerful artwork graces our show. During his time in prison, Jorge not only discovered his passion for art but also learned to read and write so he could read his mother’s heartfelt letters. …

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Episode 10: The Power of Bearing Witness 36:11

3M ago36:11

36:11

In this episode, Martina from the Ahimsa Collective takes us into the often misunderstood world of Victim-Offender Dialogue. With deep empathy and insight, she explores the traumatic experiences that shape both survivors and offenders. Her work is rooted in the belief that healing is possible through compassionate listening and understanding, rathe…

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Episode 9: Don't You Trust Me? 1:08:47

3M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

This week, Diane sits down with Tristan, who shares his journey of confronting the childhood trauma he endured. At a young age, Tristan made the difficult decision to speak out, leading to his cousin’s arrest. His cousin's actions, which had affected not only Tristan but others as well, eventually led to his imprisonment. Tristan's path to healing …

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Episode 8: It Wasn't About The Bike 40:33

3M ago40:33

40:33

In this episode, Steven opens up about his tumultuous past — growing up on welfare, surviving through drug dealing, and enduring the lasting effects of domestic violence. He reflects on how his life spiraled into addiction and the long, painful journey toward self-awareness and healing. Steven also shares a poignant memory of a chance encounter wit…

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Episode 7: All That Anger 30:31

4M ago30:31

30:31

This week’s episode shares Michele’s remarkable journey. After losing her husband during a burglary, her grief hardened into anger toward the man responsible. This anger overshadowed her ability to reflect on her husband’s own challenges, including his temper and tendency to escalate conflict. Over time, Michele came to a painful yet liberating rea…

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Episode 6: Facing Redemption 44:30

4M ago44:30

44:30

Today, we’re speaking with Alan, the person responsible for the tragic death of Emily, whose story we discussed in last week's episode. While intoxicated, Alan struck Emily, leading to her death. In that episode, we heard from Emily’s mother, Elle, who shared her deeply moving journey of grief and healing. Both Elle and Alan participated in the Vic…

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Episode 5: I Have A Hug For You 1:05:14

4M ago1:05:14

1:05:14

This week’s episode features Elle, a mother who shows us the profound beauty of carrying grief with grace. She faced the devastating loss of her daughter, Emily, in a tragic accident caused by a drunk driver in Los Angeles. Over time, Elle's journey moved from grief and anger to a place of healing, ultimately leading her to meet with Alan, the driv…

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Episode 4: Hurt People Hurt People 1:00:38

4M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

Today’s guest is Christopher, who served 25 years in various California prisons as part of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. During his time in prison, he acted as Jane’s surrogate in their Victim-Offender Dialogue. In this context, a surrogate is someone convicted of a similar crime, though not the perpetrator of the offense agains…

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Episode 3: Breaking the Silence 31:42

5M ago31:42

31:42

Today, we have a remarkable guest joining us: Jane, who has an incredibly powerful story to share. As a survivor of rape, Jane has faced unimaginable trauma, yet her journey of healing and empowerment is truly inspiring. In this episode, Jane opens up about her experience participating in a Victim-Offender Dialogue with a surrogate offender—someone…

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Episode 2: A Life Worth Living 22:20

5M ago22:20

22:20

In the last episode, Melissa shared the heartbreaking story of losing her father, killed by Matthew in 1993 when he was just 22 years old. Now, after 30 years of incarceration, Matthew opens up about his experience, offering a powerful example of trauma, growth, and reconciliation even in the most unimaginable circumstances. Since his conviction, M…

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Episode 1: Never Too Late 22:40

5M ago22:40

22:40

In this powerful first episode, The Prison Podcast dives into the gripping and emotional journey of Melissa, a woman grappling with loss, forgiveness, and love after the tragic death of her father during a family gathering. As she reflects on the profound impact of that day, Melissa opens up about the complex emotions that followed and the healing …

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Sedona Day Trip and Hikes 4:03

1y ago4:03

4:03

A Roamancing Reads: Lori Yearwood reads her Roamancing article, entitled ‘Sedona Day Trip and Hikes’. Sedona seduced Lori! Join her as she reminisces on her Sedona hikes, their stunning beauty and overall vibe of peace and happiness that was beyond your typical fresh outdoor hikes. Read and engage with the full article at https://roamancing.com/201…

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Wall Street – the Murals of Islington Village 7:10

1+ y ago7:10

7:10

A Roamancing Read: Liz Campbell reads her Roamancing article, entitled ‘Wall Street – the Murals of Islington Village’. Join Liz as she takes a walk through time enjoying the murals of Islington Village, which depict the history of this area of Toronto, once known as the Village of Mimico. Read and engage with the full article at https://roamancing…

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The Lemon : A Lesson in Overcoming Fear and Anxiety in Our Travels 2:53

2y ago2:53

2:53

A Roamancing Read: Lori Yearwood reads her Roamancing article, entitled ‘The Lemon : A Lesson in Overcoming Fear and Anxiety in Our Travels’. Join Lori as she leads you through a mindful experience to learn the correlation between fear and our physical reactions, as they relate to lemons, in this lesson in overcoming fear and anxiety in our travels…

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Conscripted! Siberian Worker’s Army to World War II Soldier – Part 4 of My Ukrainian Heritage 2:47

2+ y ago2:47

2:47

Laryssa Menkova reads her diary entry, entitled ‘My Ukrainian Heritage - Part 4: Conscripted! Siberian Worker’s Army to World War II Soldier’. From one army / nightmare into another. Join Mikhail’s story where we last left off, with his forced conscription into the worker’s army and a one way ticket to Siberia to work under the Gulag. Read and enga…

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Hiding in Plain Sight from the Dekulakization in Valuyki – Part 3 of My Ukrainian Heritage 2:21

2+ y ago2:21

2:21

Laryssa Menkova reads her diary entry, entitled ‘My Ukrainian Heritage - Part 3: Hiding in Plain Sight from the Dekulakization in Valuyki’. In part 3 of ‘My Ukrainian Heritage’, Laryssa shares how her father nearly evades capture during dekulakization in Russia by hiding in plain sight. Read and engage with the full diary entry at https://roamancin…

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Fleeing Dekulakization in Early 1930s Russia - Part 2 of My Ukrainian Heritage 2:26

2+ y ago2:26

2:26

Laryssa Menkova reads her diary entry, entitled ‘My Ukrainian Heritage - Part 2: Fleeing Dekulakization in Early 1930s Russia’. In Part 2 of My Ukrainian Heritage, Laryssa shares her father’s story of survival in fleeing dekulakization and Polatova, Russia at age 18. Read and engage with the full diary entry at https://roamancing.com/2022/04/fleein…

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My Ukrainian Heritage – Part 1: I Grew Up With My Parent’s Stories of Fleeing Ukraine in WWII 2:58

2+ y ago2:58

2:58

Laryssa Menkova reads her diary entry, entitled ‘My Ukrainian Heritage - Part 1: I Grew Up Hearing My Parent’s Stories of Fleeing Ukraine in the Second World War’. Throughout this series, Laryssa reflects on parts of her parents’ lives in Ukraine, her travels in Ukraine, and her feelings about being a child of immigrant Ukrainian parents, set again…

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Beware of Canoeing Under Bridges 1:47

2+ y ago1:47

1:47

A Roamancing Read: Brie Mason reads her story, entitled ‘Beware of Canoeing Under Bridges’. What was supposed to be a fun and peaceful afternoon paddle with friends, turns into a terror of screams, as Brie and family discover what lurks under bridges. Beware of canoeing under bridges, my friends, or perhaps if you do, don’t look up! Read and engage…

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Churchill, Manitoba Halloween – Polar Bears and Trick or Treaters 4:04

2+ y ago4:04

4:04

A Roamancing Read: Erica Hargreave reads her Roamancing article, entitled ‘Churchill, Manitoba Halloween – Polar Bears and Trick or Treaters’. When we are talking thrill factor for Halloween, there is nowhere else where the bumps and growls in the night make one jump more than in the town of Churchill, Manitoba. Halloween is anything but normally t…

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Ode to the Kumquat Tree 0:59

2+ y ago0:59

0:59

A Roamancing Read: Brie Mason reads her Roamancing poem, entitled ‘Ode To The Kumquat Tree’. It’s amazing how something so simple as a piece of fruit can inspire adventure and discovery within us, not to mention awakening our senses to memories. That is what the kumquat has done for Brie Mason, inspiring her poem ‘Ode to the Kumquat Tree’. Read and…

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Exploring a Vortex at Cathedral Rock in Sedona, Arizona 5:46

2+ y ago5:46

5:46

A Roamancing Read: Bjorn Yearwood reads his Roamancing article, entitled ‘Exploring a Vortex at Cathedral Rock in Sedona, Arizona’. Join Bjorn as he hikes up to the vortex at Cathedral Rock in Sedona, Arizona and learns about what a vortex is. Read and engage with the full article at https://roamancing.com/2022/05/exploring-a-vortex-at-cathedral-ro…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Ahimsa Media Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Roamancing Reads

Ahimsa Media

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My Ukrainian Heritage : Laryssa

Ahimsa Media

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The Prison Podcast

Humans of San Quentin

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Oakland’s Indigenous Red Market: A Vibrant Celebration of Culture 3:59

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A Week In Paris – Bougie On A Budget 11:01

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The Paper Trail Project: shadows of Canadian History at the Chinese Canadian Museum 8:25

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Triton and Brighton, Newfoundland & Labrador – I Came for an Iceberg and Discovered so Much More 18:57

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Uluru, Discovering the Sacred Rock Solid Centre of Australia’s Outback 12:13

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Discovering Indigenous Newfoundland & Labrador while Following in the Footsteps of the Beothuk People 24:36

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Galicia, Spain : Walkers, Witches and Houses of Worship 12:14

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Bonus Episode: Hands of Stone 19:04

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Episode 10: The Power of Bearing Witness 36:11

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Episode 9: Don't You Trust Me? 1:08:47

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Episode 8: It Wasn't About The Bike 40:33

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Episode 7: All That Anger 30:31

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Episode 6: Facing Redemption 44:30

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Episode 5: I Have A Hug For You 1:05:14

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Episode 4: Hurt People Hurt People 1:00:38

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Episode 3: Breaking the Silence 31:42

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Episode 2: A Life Worth Living 22:20

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Episode 1: Never Too Late 22:40

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Sedona Day Trip and Hikes 4:03

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Wall Street – the Murals of Islington Village 7:10

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The Lemon : A Lesson in Overcoming Fear and Anxiety in Our Travels 2:53

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Conscripted! Siberian Worker’s Army to World War II Soldier – Part 4 of My Ukrainian Heritage 2:47

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Hiding in Plain Sight from the Dekulakization in Valuyki – Part 3 of My Ukrainian Heritage 2:21

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Fleeing Dekulakization in Early 1930s Russia - Part 2 of My Ukrainian Heritage 2:26

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My Ukrainian Heritage – Part 1: I Grew Up With My Parent’s Stories of Fleeing Ukraine in WWII 2:58

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Beware of Canoeing Under Bridges 1:47

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Churchill, Manitoba Halloween – Polar Bears and Trick or Treaters 4:04

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Ode to the Kumquat Tree 0:59

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Exploring a Vortex at Cathedral Rock in Sedona, Arizona 5:46

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