Understanding Kindness
83 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDani is honest and refreshing in her takes on the world and society. Listen as she explains how she’s come to understand the world through kindness, both towards ourselves and everything else.
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Episodes
E11 What Even Is Oppression?
November 03, 2020 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB(Episode previously named “Oppression”) In this episode, Dani discusses what oppression is & how it functions in US society. Dani recommends the Bitchy Shitshow podcast & YouTube channel, The Story of Stuff Project on YouTube and The Story of Stuff book by Annie Leonard, The Bearded Vegans podcast, the Normalizing Non-Monogamy podcast, the GenderReveal podcast, The Vegan Vanguard podcast, Aphro-ism by Aph Ko & Syl Ko, Another Round podcast, Sooo Many White Guys podcast, The Diary...
E11 Oppression
November 03, 2020 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBIn this episode, Dani discusses oppression. For recommendations, view full episode notes.
E10 Companions
October 27, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this episode, Dani discusses companion animals, children, and all those close to us. View full episode notes for recommendations!
E10 Making Time for Our Companions.
October 27, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB(Episode previously named “Companions”) In this episode, Dani discusses giving our nonhuman companion animals, our children, and all those close to us our full time & attention. Dani recommends really thinking about the other beings in your life and giving them the love, attention, and support that they need. For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out her other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by her childhood best friend, Jasmine! Go to UnderstandingKindness.com ...
E10 Making Time for Our Companions in This Life.
October 27, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB(Episode previously named “Companions”) In this episode, Dani discusses giving our nonhuman companion animals, our children, and all those close to us our full time & attention. Dani recommends really thinking about the other beings in your life and giving them the love, attention, and support that they need. For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out her other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by her childhood best friend, Jasmine! Go to UnderstandingKindness.com ...
E9 Money
October 20, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode, Dani discusses money and capitalism. For recommendation, view the full episode notes.
UK E9 Money
October 20, 2020 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode, Dani discusses money and capitalism. For recommendation, view the full episode notes.
E9 Find the Money.
October 20, 2020 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB(Episode previously named “Money”) In this episode, Dani questions money in US culture & talks about capitalism. Dani recommends Bitchy Shitshow on YouTube (especially their episode titled “Intellectual Property as a Leftist”) and the great city of Chicago, Illinois. For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out her other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by her childhood best friend, Jasmine! Go to UnderstandingKindness.com for more transcripts, blog entries, and li...
E8 Social Media is Killing Us.
October 13, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB(Episode previously named “Propaganda”) In this episode, Dani tells us how the propaganda used on social media sites are controlling our lives and our futures. Dani recommends The Great Hack and The Social Dilemma on Netflix, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (China & Uighurs), and The Happiness Lab podcast (Aristotle). Please visit saveuighur.org to help those currently being held against their will in Xinjiang, China. You can access their list of actions here. For a glimpse ...
E8 Propaganda
October 13, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this episode, Dani discusses propaganda and social media. See full episode notes for recommendations.
E7 Homelessness
October 06, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this episode, Dani discusses homelessness and empathy. Check out the full episode notes for recommendations!
E7 A Homes Guarantee & A Call For Empathy.
October 06, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB(Episode previously named “Homelessness”) In this episode, Dani sheds light on our comrades experiencing homelessness, and calls out for our collective empathy towards others. Dani recommends the Bitchy Shitshow podcast, ThoughtSlime on YouTube (specifically their video on landlords), and Homes Guarantee Thursdays presented by People’s Action. For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out her other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by her childhood best friend, Jasmine! ...
E6 Compassion Through Mindfulness & Veganism.
September 29, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB(Episode previously named “Compassion”) In this episode, Dani discusses how sustainability & mindfulness come together to form compassion. When we bring these ideals into our forefront we are more compassionate beings. Dani recommends The Bearded Vegans podcast, “The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation” by Thich Nhat Hanh, and “The Story of Stuff: The Impact of Overconsumption on the Planet, Our Communities, and Our Health-And How We Can Make it ...
E6 Compassion
September 29, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode, Dani discusses compassion, mindfulness, and veganism.
E6 Compassion=Mindfulness+Sustainability.
September 29, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB(Episode previously named “Compassion”) In this episode, Dani discusses compassion, mindfulness, and sustainability. For links & recommendations, view full episode notes.
E6 Compassion = Mindfulness + Sustainability.
September 29, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB(Episode previously named “Compassion”) In this episode, Dani discusses how sustainability & mindfulness come together to form compassion. When we bring these ideals into our forefront we are more compassionate beings. Dani recommends The Bearded Vegans podcast, “The Miracle of Mindfulness: An Introduction to the Practice of Meditation” by Thich Nhat Hanh, and “The Story of Stuff: The Impact of Overconsumption on the Planet, Our Communities, and Our Health-And How We Can Make it ...
E6 Compassion=Veganism+Mindfulness+Sustainability.
September 29, 2020 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB(Episode previously named “Compassion”) In this episode, Dani discusses compassion, mindfulness, and veganism. For links & recommendations, view full episode notes.
E5 White People, We Need to Do Better.
September 22, 2020 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB(Episode previously named “Racism”) In this episode, Dani discusses racism and how white people need to do better. Dani recommends “Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race” by Reni Eddo-Lodge, “Aphro-ism: Essays on Pop Culture, Feminism, and Black Veganism from Two Sisters” by Aph Ko & Syl Ko, the Unlocking Us podcast (especially the episode with Ibram X. Kendi), The Bearded Vegans podcast (specifically E237 & E238 GASLIGHT: The Thug Kitchen Story, & E233 with Omowale...
E5 Racism
September 22, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this episode, Dani discusses racism and how white people need to do better.
E4 Show Gratitude & Appreciation.
September 15, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MB(Episode previously named “Gratitude”) In this episode, Dani discusses the importance of gratitude & appreciation. Dani recommends the podcast Sisterhood of the Traveling Mgowo, specifically episode 9: Gratitude, the podcast The Happiness Lab, specifically season 2 episode 2: PJ and Alex Love to Gripe, and the Headspace app. For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out her other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by her childhood best friend, Jasmine! Go to Understan...
E4 Gratitude & Appreciation.
September 15, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB(Episode previously named “Gratitude”) In this episode, Dani discusses the importance of gratitude & appreciation. Dani recommends the podcast Sisterhood of the Traveling Mgowo, specifically episode 9: Gratitude, the podcast The Happiness Lab, specifically season 2 episode 2: PJ and Alex Love to Gripe, and the Headspace app. For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out her other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by her childhood best friend, Jasmine! Go to Understan...
E4 Gratitude
September 15, 2020 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this episode, Dani discusses gratitude and appreciation.
E3 Hair
September 08, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this episode, Dani discusses the stigmas and societal pressures around hair.
E3 A Hair Journey.
September 08, 2020 13:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB(Episode previously named “Hair”) In this episode, Dani discusses the stigmas and societal pressures around hair. She lets us in on the secret of shaving that the capitalists don’t want us to know. Dani recommends the podcast & YouTube channel Bitchy Shitshow, specifically episode 25: Queer Anarchism of the podcast, & their YouTube video titled Navigating Life Under Capitalism as An Anti-Capitalist. Dani also recommends the site earthhero.com to shop sustainably. For a glimpse ...
Hair
September 08, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this episode, Dani discusses the stigmas and societal pressures around hair.
E2 Meditation
September 01, 2020 22:20 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this episode, Dani discusses meditation.
Meditation
September 01, 2020 22:20 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this episode, Dani discusses meditation.
E2 Mindfulness & Meditation, Cornerstones to Mental Health.
September 01, 2020 22:20 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB(Episode previously named “Meditation”) In this episode, Dani discusses how mindfulness and meditation kept her mental health in check. She shares her experience with meditating and how mindfulness has helped her along the way. Dani recommends Unlocking Us and the Headspace app. The episode of Unlocking Us referenced in this podcast was removed by Brené Brown due to allegations about the guest. You can read Brené’s statement here. For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out...
E2 Mindfulness & Meditation.
September 01, 2020 22:20 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MB(Episode previously named “Meditation”) In this episode, Dani discusses how mindfulness and meditation kept her mental health in check. She shares her experience with meditating and how mindfulness has helped her along the way. Dani recommends Unlocking Us and the Headspace app. The episode of Unlocking Us referenced in this podcast was removed by Brené Brown due to allegations about the guest. You can read Brené’s statement here. For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out...
E1 Be Vulnerable.
September 01, 2020 22:08 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB(Episode previously named “Welcome to Understanding Kindness) In this episode, Dani introduces herself and the podcast. She takes us through a recent epiphany she’s had, understanding her life and situation in a kind and vulnerable way. Dani recommends the podcast Normalizing Non-Monogamy, "Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence" by Esther Perel, the podcast The Happiness Lab, and Brene Brown's podcast Unlocking Us. For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out h...
E1 Vulnerability
September 01, 2020 22:08 - 34 minutes - 32 MBIn this episode, Dani introduces herself and the podcast. She discusses vulnerability and understanding.
Welcome to Understanding Kindness
September 01, 2020 22:08 - 34 minutes - 32 MBIn this episode, Dani introduces herself and the podcast. She discusses vulnerability and understanding.
E1 Understanding Ourselves to Understand the World. Be Vulnerable.
September 01, 2020 22:08 - 34 minutes - 32 MB(Episode previously named “Welcome to Understanding Kindness) In this episode, Dani introduces herself and the podcast. She takes us through a recent epiphany she’s had, understanding her life and situation in a kind and vulnerable way. Dani recommends the podcast Normalizing Non-Monogamy, "Mating in Captivity: Unlocking Erotic Intelligence" by Esther Perel, the podcast The Happiness Lab, and Brene Brown's podcast Unlocking Us. For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out h...