James is an artist, chef, non-profit founder, co-host of the Sustainable Dish Podcast with Diana Rodgers and a documentary filmmaker. Some of James’ film projects include Transmilitary, Michael Moore’s latest documentary, Where to Invade Next, and Sacred Cow. James has been studying the history of vegetarianism for the past decade, and we do our best to unpack it’s complex past. From vegetarianism’s deep connection to religious fundamentalism, sexual shame and fear of death + phrenology, genocide, eugenics and American corporatism, this conversation is not for the faint of heart. However, if you’re interested in exploring a fascinating, and deeply disturbing social construction, this episode is not to be missed!

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James’ book recommendation: Books by Trevanian

Songs featured: “Healing” by Sampa the Great and “Strange American Dream” by Rayland Baxter

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Mariana Rittenhouse is a Tea Ceremonialist & Guide, helping people reconnect to themselves & nature through the practice of ceremonial tea. Mariana explains what a tea ceremony is, delves into some of the history of tea (Camellia sinensis) and explains how tea is a plant medicine. We speak about my experience taking her Start Your Own Tea Practice course + share our thoughts on living honorably as a human in nature, the difference between routine & ritual, and how tea can help bring us back to ourselves and our place in the world.

Find Mariana on Instagram and at MarianaRittenhouse.com

Mariana’s book recommendations: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Songs featured: “Morning Sun” by Melody Gardot and  “Õhtu Viimased Read (tunnetel on kõla remix)” by Kirtana Rasa

Sign up for Mariana’s Start Your Own Tea Practice here. Registration ends 3/26.

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Whitney Will is a psychological astrologer and writer. She has a B.A. in the History of Math and completed her M.A. in Counseling Psychology with a focus on Jungian and Archetypal Studies at Pacifica. Whitney and I participated in the same astrology apprenticeship and have a very complimentary approach to the practice. We chat mostly about Saturn and Saturn returns – an astrological initiation/”coming of age” that occurs for the first time in our late 20s. We define planetary returns, explore the multivalent archetypes associated with Saturn and share about our own Saturn return journeys, reflecting on their similarities and differences. This episode pays deep reverence to humility, time, honesty, heaviness, the physical manifestation of our hopes and dreams, and all that Saturn offers us if we’re open to receiving it.

Find Whitney at at StarHearthAstrology.com, Youtube and Instagram.

Whitney’s book recommendations: Power and Innocence by Rollo May and Drama of the Gifted Child by Alice Miller

Songs featured: “10 Laws” by East Forest and “Voice Inside the Well” by Valley Maker

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Support my work on Patreon and get access to perks like an exclusive Discord Server, a book club just for patrons, shirts + stickers, playlists, and curated workshops led by myself, fellow Patrons and former guests of the podcast.

Visit my website – AnyaKaats.com & Find me on Instagram