ETU - Earth To Us

For the final episode of the podcast, Evan interviews Hannah about what she’s learned while podcasting, her summer in France, and relationships. Thank you to all “Earth to Us” listeners these recent years. Your support has meant everything.

Hannah and Evan have decided to shelve the podcast for now. For these two final episodes, they interview each other to get a closer look at their own growth over these past three years. In this episode, Hannah interviews Evan. Evan discusses her anxiety story, the recent changes in her life, and how her life has changed since starting “Earth to Us.” Thank you to all "Earth to Us" listeners these recent years. Your support has meant everything.

Timothy Pakron of Mississippi Vegan is a boy from the South, an artist who found his medium in the farmers markets of New York City, a recipe developer of veganized comfort classics, and a photographer who shot every single recipe on his own for his new cookbook, Mississippi Vegan: Recipes and Stories from a Southern Boy’s Heart. This conversation covers the world of foodstagram, the sense of place within creativity, and the hard work it takes to get a cookbook created.

Years of research has shown that believing you are able to do something means you are more likely to actually do it. Healthy confidence allows you to make friends easily, achieve more goals, make more money, and kick more ass. Summer Yates, the most confident person in any room, jumps on mic today to explain where her confidence comes from.

While Hannah was in Paris, she sat down with Adrien Valentin, the co-founder and manager of Le Potager de Charlotte, a gourmet vegan restaurant in the heart of the city. His message to anyone wanting to start a vegan restaurant? Do it.

With the zero waste movement becoming popular in most major cities, we speak with Los Angeles based @zerowasteguy, Jonathan Levy, about living a zero waste life style. He shares his best tips, tricks, and the truth about compostable and plant based plastics. Jonathan Levy@zerowasteguyMusic by Lee Rosevere

What would it look like if we took the same principles of unschooling for K-12 and applied them at the university level? The second part of our conversation with Dr. Dan Waite covers vulnerability in the classroom, humane education, and the limitations of classic university design. 

What would it look like if we took the same principles of unschooling for K-12 and applied them at the university level? Today’s guest, Dr. Dan Waite, is a leader in the field of experiential learning with expertise in comparative education, intercultural communication, and diversity and inclusion in higher ed. Gathering from his upbringing in a rough Caribbean neighborhood to the halls of the Ivy League, Dan shares with us his passion for education and lifelong learning.

In this episode, Evan and Hannah discuss the realities of how much food is wasted worldwide and what we can do about it. Food waste is both a human issue as well as an environmental one.

What if the words and expressions we use have more power than we realize? What if we have been exploiting animals through our speech without even realizing it? In this episode, animal advocate, author, and speaker Colleen Patrick-Goudreau explains the original meaning of the word meat, why we should cut two carrots with one knife, and how the Norman Invasion in the 11th century forever changed the way we speak about animal flesh.

Is there a right motivation for exercise? Is it ok to go to the gym because you want to lose weight or gain weight? There is a multitude of motivations that get people on their mat, picking up dumbbells, or out on a hike. In this conversation, Evan and Hannah are joined by certified trainer Kat Strong to discuss why we exercise.

Evan and Hannah are joined by Lauren Francis to discuss political correctness, cultural appropriation, subtle racism, and all of the other things millennials are known to care about. Is this a "wuss generation?" Or one that is finally speaking out about how destructive language can be?

Evan and Hannah discuss all things about misunderstandings with friends, including communication, red flags, and when to say "bye, Felicia."

What happens when you get pregnant after you've broken up with your first love? This is the story of Emile Honoré.

In this episode, we sit down with Kelly Gores, the writer and director of the documentary, Heal. Heal DocumentaryThe SecretWhat the Bleep?The Biology of Belief by Bruce LiptonThe Hidden Messages in Water by Misaru EmotoList of Experts in HealNine Factors of Radical RemissionRadically changing your dietTaking control of your healthFollowing your intuitionUsing herbs and supplementsReleasing suppressed emotionsIncreasing positive emotionsEmbracing social supportDeepening your spiritual connectionHaving strong reasons for livingA Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course of Miracles by Marianne WilliamsonDying to Be Me: My Journey from Cancer, to Near Death, to True Healing by Anita MoorjaniGo to thrivemarket.com/earthtous to receive your first month free and 25% off your first order.Music by Lee Rosevere  

Is it wrong to judge?

This episode is the second in a series on women in male-dominated industries. Today we sit down with Becka Klauber and Kasey Edwards, the CEOs and founders of Helpr, an on-demand babysitting app.

Evan and Hannah speak about growth in patience, negative speak, balancing work and fun, contentment, and saving money. 

In this conversation, Evan and Hannah sit down with 10-year-old Genesis Butler and her mom, Genelle, to talk about activism and diversity in the vegan movement.

This episode is the first in a series on women in male-dominated industries. Today we sit down with Diana Markessinis, a female welder and artist.

We are told to follow our dreams by our peers, to choose a practical path by our parents, and that we will finally be happy once we "make it" by nearly everyone. The Art of Asking by Amanda PalmerGood to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don’t by Jim CollinsThe Idiot by Elif BatumanGo to thrivemarket.com/earthtous to receive your first month free and 25% off your first order.Music by Lee Rosevere

Today’s episode brings you the founder of another company we admire: OSEA. In this conversation Jenefer Palmer tells us her story of starting this non-toxic skincare line and all about her passion for seaweed. Go to thrivemarket.com/earthtous to receive your first month free and 25% off your first order.

Today's conversation is the beginning of a two-part series about entrepreneurs with altruistic values. We sit down with Gunnar Lovelace, the founder and CEO of Thrive Market, to discuss building a business dedicated to the mission of making healthy food affordable and available to everyone.  Go to thrivemarket.com/earthtous to receive your first month free and 25% off your first order.

Evan and Hannah talk with Ellen Fisher about what it means to be a vegan activist on social media.

Evan and Hannah discuss the zero waste lifestyle and share their experiences and tips for moving towards going trash-free.

The perception of vegan men is changing. In this episode, Hannah sits down with Andrew Fisher to hear his vegan story and to discuss the idea that "real men eat meat."

Living in an LA apartment, Jill Volat felt as far away from her dream as possible. She wanted to own an idyllic farm growing her own food and creating community with neighbors. Then she decided she didn't have to save up money or wait another decade. She could create her dream in the present moment in the middle of Miracle Mile in Los Angeles. In this episode, Jill tells her story and inspires us to stop waiting for our dreams to happen to us. She also gives useful advice on how to start growing food at home. In addition to that, Evan and Hannah start off the episode with some motivation to eat more greens.

When someone stops being vegan, they typically have one or two reasons. Many claim to be having health problems, or they start craving animal foods, or they have a trip coming up that would make it inconvenient. And often, they simply don’t want to be vegan anymore because they are tired of it. Dozens of people online have made posts about why they aren’t vegan anymore. In this episode, Evan and Hannah respond to this phenomenon.

It’s no question. Film and television are two of the biggest culture shapers in our society. And images are more powerful than words. This is why so many are asking for wider visibility in these forms of media that properly reflects the diversity in the US. In this episode, Evan and Hannah talk with actor and YouTuber Nisha Balsara about how Hollywood is failing to give various groups the visibility they deserve on screen. Also discussed are representation in new media, vegans in TV shows, the shocking pay gap, and the positive changes this decade is already experiencing.

Hannah and Evan sit down to discuss these topics and more in a Q&A style episode. Listen to us ecstatically agree on some things and disagree on other things so politely you’d think we had a healthy relationship or something.

Both Evan and Hannah consider themselves driven, goal-oriented people. In this episode, they discuss what it looks like to set goals for themselves and how they achieve them, and also if it is necessary to set specific goals in the first place. This conversation covers creative goals, career goals, fitness goals, simple daily goals, and the difference between goals and dreams.

Kallie Thomson and her friends started a company called 31Bits as juniors in college. They hire women in Uganda to make jewelry that they sell in the United States and all over the world. This year they launched their new Indonesia line, working with brass artisans and providing fair wages and work environments. In this episode, Evan and Hannah talk to Kallie about the far-reaching effects of companies like 31Bits when it comes to important concepts like “Trade, Not Aid.” They also discuss the importance of buying less from companies that are destructive to communities and individuals, and more from companies who provide fair wages.

Evan and Hannah discuss gentle parenting with Ellen Fisher and Tessa Fisher. In this episode, Ellen and Tessa break down the difference between gentle parenting and passive parenting, and between discipline and punishment. They explore ideas like respecting our children and recognizing them as people now.

Evan talks ethical fashion and makeup choices with Dani Lauren.

In this episode, Michelle Muench shares about suddenly losing her best friend six months ago. We discuss grieving, the reality of death, chakra therapy, using yoga for healing, and being grateful for the breath we still have.

Evan describes how she made compassionate choices and what she ate while taking a road trip and staying in Oregon with non-vegan family.

We wanted to talk about dreams, specifically living your dreams right now and not waiting for such-and-such to happen. We thought it would be perfect to bring on our friend and pop-up dinner co-creator, Briana Maxson, for this topic because she and her husband are such good examples of this. Bri is so adamant about living the lifestyle she wants right now, regardless of what is the norm. In this episode, Bri tells the story of how she and her husband put their very successful and normal way of life on hold to travel around the world for a year. She talks about the inspiration behind this, the criticism from family they encountered, how the trek affected their relationship, and the life-changing lessons they learned. (You can fully expect some major travel inspo for all you wanderlusters out there.) Evan, Hannah, and Bri also talk about their upcoming e-book: Spontanea - Vegan Recipes for Special Occasions.

One aspect of becoming more conscious about your purchases is thinking twice before buying certain home cleaners and cosmetics. We find it incredibly important to make purchases that are in alignment with our values of kindness, compassion, and health; however, we are both still transitioning out of a few products that we no longer want in our homes. In this episode, we discuss the differences between the labels “cruelty free” and “vegan,” the importance of consuming products with ingredients you can pronounce, how to get rid of products that no longer fit your lifestyle, and all the specific brands and products we personally buy and stand behind. (We are not sponsored by any of the companies we mention and simply want to support these brands.)

“Why do people take or keep their children out of school? Mostly for three reasons: they think that raising their children is their business not the government’s; they enjoy being with their children and watching and helping them learn, and don’t want to give that up to others; they want to keep them from being hurt, mentally, physically, and spiritually.” ― John Holt Ellen Fisher and Chelsea Aaron talk about their experience with homeschooling and no-curriculum unschooling. In this interview, they answer common questions about such an alternative education: how will your children be socialized? who decides what your children will learn? what about college? Children are natural learners and unschooling is an educational method that fosters curiosity, independent thinking, and the entrepreneurial mindset.

Our bodies are works of art; we are beautiful, tireless expressions of joy and creation and God. Why should we hide? When a woman is expressing herself and she comes off as sexy, we find it gorgeous and breathtaking, particularly when she is connecting with her inner self on such a deep level that only pure, condensed particles of authenticity are just bursting out of her. In this episode, Evan and Hannah discuss various aspects of this topic, including public breastfeeding, #freethenipple, social media, and merely having the confidence that we all contain sexual energy.

One of the most common questions we get as vegans is about our non-vegan husbands: how does it work? In this episode, Evan and Hannah answer everything related to this topic. Do we cook animal foods for them? Do we buy animal foods for them? Do we have animal foods in the fridge? How do we cope with having to see our loved ones consume animal products when we know the truth and reality behind them? What happens when kids are involved? Although there is no easy answer for every couple, we share our experiences and hopefully give you some ideas on how to navigate being in relationship with someone who is on another page.​

A couple years ago, Ivette Ivens posted a self-portrait of her breastfeeding her sons, one of them a toddler. When this sparked a bit of negative feedback online, she reacted in a constructive way. Encouraged by the concept, "the more you see it, the more normal it is," she began taking more and more breastfeeding portraits of women and has compiled them into a gorgeous book called “Breastfeeding Goddesses.” This conversation is about creativity, getting ideas, public breastfeeding, confidence in shaping your own path, and how one young woman is making a difference for nursing mothers. Music by Lee Rosevere and Bryan Dedlow

What do you think of when you think of vegans? There are certainly a lot of vegans who fit the description of left-wing, skinny, straight edge, white girls who do yoga and live in Southern California and don’t shave or shampoo. But is this stereotype a true description of the majority of vegans out there? Hannah McNeely and Evan Oliver discuss how they themselves might fall into this stereotype, who in the online vegan community is breaking it, and why stereotyping can be destructive for the movement. Please visit our website www.earthtous.com.

Ashton DeFusco was a very young, highly motivated Marine eager to deploy. She joined the military searching for honor and courage, and she found it; but not in the way she expected. While in Afghanistan, something happened that made Ashton have a change of heart and she became a pacifist, completely opposed to war and all forms of violence. In this interview, Hannah McNeely and Evan Oliver talk to her about her story and learn what it looks like for a soldier to leave the military by convincing the most elite military branch in the U.S. of her newfound beliefs. See our blog post at www.earthtous.com to see pictures of Ashton and a copy of the essay she wrote to apply for conscientious objection.

What happens when two award-winning goat cheese makers decide to go vegan? They flip everything upside-down and jump into the world of vegan nut cheeses and become the only vegan cheese company whose proceeds go to support their animal sanctuary. In this interview, Hannah and Evan talk to Carol and Julian Pearce, the founders of The Sanctuary at Soledad in Mojave, California, about rescuing animals, the big transition, and producing these new mouth-watering nut cheeses. And there is even a blind goat named Hope who is part of the conversation.

"Why do you care about animals when there are millions of suffering humans in the world?” Many vegans have received this criticism, which we happen to find illogical and contradictory. In this episode, we explain just why veganism is part of the social justice movement and how leaving animals off our plates actually promotes peace. We are not only vegan for the animals, but also for the humans. Here are some of our sources and references from our research. World Hunger https://youtu.be/ZCzD4l9Whxk http://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/8/3/034015/meta http://www.commondreams.org/views/2012/05/08/we-already-grow-enough-food-10-billion-people-and-still-cant-end-hunger http://foodrevolution.org/blog/the-truth-about-grassfed-beef/ Environment http://www.cowspiracy.com/facts/ http://www.veganoutreach.org/whyvegan/environment.html Workers https://www.hrw.org/report/2005/01/24/blood-sweat-and-fear/workers-rights-us-meat-and-poultry-plants http://www.onegreenplanet.org/animalsandnature/the-human-cost-of-industrial-animal-agriculture/ Books "The Jungle" By Upton Sinclair "Make Room! Make Room!" By Harry Harrison "Soylent Green" Film 1973 Music by Lee Rosevere

In this episode, we talk with Warren Doody, the playwright of “Life Without Parole,” a stage play about battered women who are in prison for murdering their abusers. We ask ourselves the question, “Are their crimes justified?”

We used to go to zoos on a regular basis. Then we learned the truth behind the bars.

Both of us have been in situations in our lives where we just didn't want to be there. Getting let go from a job. Being in school when no one else is. And wanting to start a podcast when it just wasn't the time. In this episode, we talk about how we got to where we are today, how to pay attention, and why being completely surprised by life can take you to the exact place you've been aiming for. We are so looking forward to starting this podcast journey with you! Please respond below your comments to our episodes. Let's expand the conversation.