Best Britt Wray Podcasts (2024)

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022 Carla Ramsdell on Cooking with Purpose 38:53

8h ago38:53

38:53

Host Laura England welcomes Carla Ramsdell to the studio for a discussion of sustainability and cooking. Carla is a practitioner in residence in Appalachian State’s Department of Physics and Astronomy. With a background in physics, mechanical engineering, and 17 years of experience as a thermodynamic design and test engineer, Carla integrates susta…

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021: Britt Wray on the age of climate anxiety 37:52

12d ago37:52

37:52

Host Laura England welcomes Dr. Britt Wray, a researcher and storyteller focused on the mental health impacts of climate change. Dr. Wray, the director of the Circle program at Stanford Psychiatry, explores the intersection of climate science, psychology, and communication. Dr. Wray shares her journey navigating interdisciplinary fields, including …

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020: Katrin Klingenberg on high-performance passive building 37:05

2M ago37:05

37:05

“Find Your Sustain Ability” host Laura England, associate director of App State’s Quality Enhancement Plan (“Pathways to Resilience”) and practitioner-in-residence in the Department of Sustainable Development, talks with 2024 Appalachian Energy Summit keynote speaker Katrin Klingenberg, co-founder and executive director of the nonprofit Phius (Pass…

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Sacred Plants with Dr. Gary Nabhan 45:05

3M ago45:05

45:05

Join Dr. Quave in conversation with MacArthur Fellow and James Beard award-winning author of “Agave Spirits”, Dr. Gary Paul Nabhan as they discuss the incredible adaptations of desert plants, innovative water management techniques, and the sacred role of plants across various cultures. Dr. Nabhan is globally known for building cross-cultural teams …

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Solving Overactive Bladder with Dr. Ted Johnson 43:31

3M ago43:31

43:31

Our bodies change as we age, and the condition of overactive bladder can interfere with sleep patterns and quality of life. This week on the show, Dr. Quave speaks with Dr. Ted Johnson, who works in geriatric medicine, which is a medical specialty dedicated exclusively to providing high-quality, patient-centered care for older adults. Ted has over …

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Space Food with Vickie Kloeris 43:37

3M ago43:37

43:37

Have you ever wondered what and how astronauts eat in outer space? A lot of thought and scientific planning is required to design a space menu! This week on the show, Dr. Quave speaks with Vickie Kloeris, author of “Space Bites” and retired NASA food scientist with over 34 years of experience. Vickie shares her journey from food microbiology to man…

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Navigating Climate Anxiety with Dr. Britt Wray 33:07

4M ago33:07

33:07

In a world facing the looming crisis of climate change, it's essential to address not only the environmental impacts but also the mental health challenges that arise from eco-anxiety, grief, and despair. This week on Foodie Pharmacology, Dr. Quave speaks with Dr. Britt Wray, Director of CIRCLE at Stanford Psychiatry, a research and action initiativ…

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Food EDU with Kevin Cody & Jackie Bertoldo 33:19

4M ago33:19

33:19

Food EDU is an exciting new educational initiative under development from the American Heart Association. This platform aims to unite various disciplines, geographies, and professions to advance our understanding of food, agriculture, and nutrition. It was inspired by the Periodic Table of Food Initiative (PTFI) to enable scientists to utilize new …

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Homegrown National Park with Dr. Doug Tallamy 38:33

4M ago38:33

38:33

The numbers are startling – 45% of all flowering plants are at risk of extinction. Did you know that replacing part of your lawn with native plants can create a sanctuary for local wildlife and support our planet's biodiversity? This week on the podcast, Dr. Quave speaks with Dr. Doug Tallamy, New York Times bestselling author of “Nature’s Best Hop…

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Superhot with Troy Primeaux 34:16

4M ago34:16

34:16

It’s time to turn up the heat! This week on the show, host Dr. Cassandra Quave speaks with Troy Primeaux of Primo’s Peppers! Troy developed the “7 Pot Primo” pepper, which arguably (and controversially) may just be the hottest pepper in the world. At an average face-melting 1.79 million Scoville heat units, one “7 Pot Primo” pepper is 360 times hot…

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Exploring Global Food Diversity and Nutrition with Dr. Anna Herforth 34:21

5M ago34:21

34:21

Food is not just something we eat to fill our stomachs; there is diversity, culture, and nutrition in every bite! This week on the show, host Dr. Cassandra Quave speaks with Dr. Anna Herforth, senior research associate at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. They discuss the importance of understanding the diversity of diets worldwide fro…

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Saving Earth's Treasures: The Significance of Herbaria 20:06

5M ago20:06

20:06

This week on Foodie Pharmacology, host Dr. Cassandra Quave explores the importance of herbaria, focusing on their critical role in research, biodiversity conservation, and education. Dr. Quave, who became the curator of the Emory University Herbarium in 2012, discusses the challenges herbaria face, including funding and space, as illustrated by the…

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Fermented Vegetables with Kirsten and Christopher Shockey 38:45

5M ago38:45

38:45

Fermentation is a transformative process that uses microbes to enhance food's flavor and health benefits. In this episode of the Foodie Pharmacology podcast, bestselling authors Kirsten and Christopher Shockey discuss the revised 10th anniversary edition of their book, 'Fermented Vegetables.' The first edition has been translated into 6 languages, …

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Money, Power, and Corruption in the Food Industry with Austin Frerick 38:11

5M ago38:11

38:11

The American food system is under the control of a few elite power players. The economic dynamics of the food system not only shape our food culture, but also affect our health. Our guest this week is Austin Frerick, an expert on agricultural and antitrust policy. He worked at the Open Markets Institute, the U.S. Department of Treasury, and the Con…

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Insects on the Menu: A Vision for Sustainable Eating with Dr. Meyer-Rochow 42:41

6M ago42:41

42:41

Did you know a single locust swarm can feed thousands? This week on the show, our guest Dr. Victor Benno Meyer-Rochow explores the world of edible insects and how they could revolutionize our food system. Dr. Meyer-Rochow is an expert in neurobiology and ethnobiological studies; he has been studying the nutritional and ecological benefits of insect…

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Treaty Talks: Ancient Grains, Plant Diversity and Sustainable Agriculture with Chef Fatmata Binta 15:10

6M ago15:10

15:10

In this episode of the Foodie Pharmacology podcast, hosted by Dr. Cassandra Quave in collaboration with the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, we meet Sierra Leonean Chef Fatmata Binta. From her nomadic restaurant, Dine on Mats, she advocates for plant diversity, highlighting the importance of overlooked ingre…

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Crop Wild Relatives with Nan McCarry 27:53

6M ago27:53

27:53

Crop wild relatives are the wild plants that are genetically related to our cultivated crops. They act as a treasure trove of genetic diversity that breeders rely on to improve crops and make them more resilient to climate change, pests, and diseases. This week on the show, Dr. Quave speaks with Nan McCarry, ethnobotanist and crop wild relative ent…

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Treaty Talks: Crop Diversity and Global Agriculture 20:40

6M ago20:40

20:40

In this episode, Dr. Cassandra Quave hosts the special series 'Treaty Talks,' created in collaboration with the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. The interview guest is Dr. Colin Khoury, a crop diversity researcher, who discusses an ambitious global study aiming to gather comprehensive data about crops, their…

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Underutilized foods of the South Pacific with Dr. Vincent Lal 36:10

7M ago36:10

36:10

Food has always been a means of nourishment and pleasure, but it is also deeply connected to culture and health. In the Pacific Islands, a region rich in unique biodiversity and vibrant food traditions, this connection between food, culture, and health is particularly evident. This week, Dr. Quave speaks with Dr. Vincent Lal, manager of analytical …

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Treaty Talks: From the Green Revolution to Regenerative Agriculture 19:46

7M ago19:46

19:46

In this episode of Foodie Pharmacology presented by Dr. Cassandra Quave, a collaboration with the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture facilitates illuminating discussions with different experts focused on plants crucial to our agricultural systems, diets, and health. The onus of this special series is exploring …

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The Ethnobotanical with Dr. Sarah Edwards 42:36

7M ago42:36

42:36

Our world is full of fascinating plants, many with deep-rooted historical and cultural significance. In this episode of Foodie Pharmacology, Dr. Cassandra Quave discusses the significance of ethnobotany with guest, Dr. Sarah Edwards, an ethnobotanist and biodiversity informaticist at the University of Oxford. Edwards is author of a new book, “The E…

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Reclaiming Soil with Dr. Jon Lundgren 35:26

8M ago35:26

35:26

In the world of agriculture, the concept of regenerative farming is gaining significant attention. This innovative approach focuses on improving soil health and biodiversity to create a more sustainable and resilient food system. Join Dr. Quave this week as she and Dr. Jonathan Lundgren, the Executive Director of Ecdysis Foundation and CEO of Blue …

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The Most Delicious Poison with Dr. Noah Whiteman 43:56

8M ago43:56

43:56

Did you know that some everyday foods contain natural toxins that have been developing for millions of years? This week, Dr. Quave talks with Dr. Noah Whiteman, an Evolutionary Biology professor from UC Berkeley and the author of the book “The Most Delicious Poison.” They explore how certain poisons in nature work, how they affect us, and their rol…

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Treaty Talks: The Rise of Pea Proteins 15:29

8M ago15:29

15:29

In this episode of Foodie Pharmacology, Dr. Cassandra Quave in collaboration with the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture presents a series in which she interviews experts on agriculture trends. She talks with Jasmine Wibisono, a graduate from the Bard's College Graduate Programs in Sustainability, about her res…

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Pacific Island Food Revolution with Chef Robert Oliver 44:48

8M ago44:48

44:48

Can food culture help combat non-communicable lifestyle diseases? We explore this question and more in the first episode of Season 6 of the Foodie Pharmacology podcast with Dr. Cassandra Quave. This week's guest is Chef Robert Oliver, an award-winning author, TV host, food ambassador, and renowned New Zealand chef with restaurants in cities like Ne…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Britt Wray Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Tympanic Eclipse (www.tympaniceclipse.org)

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Tomorrow’s World

BBC Radio

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Find Your Sustain Ability

Appalachian State University

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Foodie Pharmacology Podcast

Co-Conspiracy Entertainment

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The Decision Corner

The Decision Lab

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022 Carla Ramsdell on Cooking with Purpose 38:53

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021: Britt Wray on the age of climate anxiety 37:52

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020: Katrin Klingenberg on high-performance passive building 37:05

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Sacred Plants with Dr. Gary Nabhan 45:05

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Solving Overactive Bladder with Dr. Ted Johnson 43:31

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Space Food with Vickie Kloeris 43:37

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Navigating Climate Anxiety with Dr. Britt Wray 33:07

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Food EDU with Kevin Cody & Jackie Bertoldo 33:19

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Homegrown National Park with Dr. Doug Tallamy 38:33

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Superhot with Troy Primeaux 34:16

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Exploring Global Food Diversity and Nutrition with Dr. Anna Herforth 34:21

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Saving Earth's Treasures: The Significance of Herbaria 20:06

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Fermented Vegetables with Kirsten and Christopher Shockey 38:45

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Money, Power, and Corruption in the Food Industry with Austin Frerick 38:11

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Insects on the Menu: A Vision for Sustainable Eating with Dr. Meyer-Rochow 42:41

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Treaty Talks: Ancient Grains, Plant Diversity and Sustainable Agriculture with Chef Fatmata Binta 15:10

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Crop Wild Relatives with Nan McCarry 27:53

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Treaty Talks: Crop Diversity and Global Agriculture 20:40

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Underutilized foods of the South Pacific with Dr. Vincent Lal 36:10

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Treaty Talks: From the Green Revolution to Regenerative Agriculture 19:46

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The Ethnobotanical with Dr. Sarah Edwards 42:36

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Reclaiming Soil with Dr. Jon Lundgren 35:26

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The Most Delicious Poison with Dr. Noah Whiteman 43:56

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Treaty Talks: The Rise of Pea Proteins 15:29

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Pacific Island Food Revolution with Chef Robert Oliver 44:48

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