An Organic Conversation

From coconut milk to meat to water, coconut products are everywhere in the market. Are they good for us? What’s the environmental impact of coconut production? An exploration of coconuts in this tropical hour.Guest(s):Dr. Bruce Fife, Founder, The Coconut Research Center, Colorado Springs, CO

Ever wanted to start a garden but really didn’t know how? Do it this year - from windowsill to backyard, from herbs to flowers to vegetablesGuest(s):Derek Fell, Author, Grow This!, Pipersville, PA

Everything we can do to make the time before and after birth the most healthy, happy and enjoyable time for both mother and baby. Guest(s):Dr. Debby Hamilton, MD, MSPH, Holistic Pediatrician, Holistic Pediatric Consulting, Boulder, CO

An exploration of what communities and people can do to make our sporting get togethers more inclusive while reducing our ecological footprint.Guest(s): Keith Peters, Executive Director, Council for Responsible Sport, Portland, OR

Exploring what it means to truly listen to ourselves, our loved ones and nature, and the lifelong benefits of an attentive relationship with the world. Guest(s): Susan Gillis Chapman, Author Family Therapist, The Five Keys to Mindful Communication, Vancouver, B.C.

Learn to differentiate between allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities in this hour as we look at possible causes for reactions and what we can do about them.Guest(s): Dr. Todd Born, Naturopathic Doctor Co-Owner, Born Naturopathic Associates, Alameda, CA

For 25 years, Bauman College has helped change the dialogue from food as fuel to food as medicine. Join us as we look at the evolution of nutrition and how society is now recognizing the power of food.Guest(s):Ed Bauman,Founder Director, Bauman College, Penngrove, CAKaren Rotstein, Executive Director, Bauman College, Penngrove, CA

Guest(s): Lydia B. Smith,Director Producer, Walking the Camino: Six ways to Santiago, Portland, OR

Join us in this celebration of all things organic as we reflect with an early pioneer on the beginnings of the real food movement.Guest(s): Earl Herrick,Founder Owner, Earl's Organic Produce, San Francisco, CAPatrick Stewart, Sales Manager, Earl's Organic Produce, San Francisco, CA

In the grand tradition of oral history, a new non-profit invites communities to preserve their culture through storytelling and promotes shared understanding that brings us all together.Guest(s): Angela Zusman, President, Story for All, Oakland, CA

From holding hands to massage, recent research has found that touch can improve health, address trauma, or even be life saving. Join us in this hour to explore how our hands are instruments of change. Guest(s): Tiffany Field, Director, Touch Research Institute, University of Miami, Miami, FL

Start the New Year off right with these tips for eating better without spending more. Learn how you can plan to cook delicious organic meals for less than $5 a day.Guest(s): Linda Watson, Author, Wildly Affordable Organic, Raleigh, NC

Whether you choose to travel or you have to travel, how can you best support yourself throughout your journeys? In this hour, we are discussing veteran travel tips to make the most of your time away from home.Guest(s): The AOC Team

What do you want to create this year? How are the stars aligned, and what does 2014 hold? Join the AOC Team as we evaluate our relationships and create the possibility for change, new habits and health.Guest(s): The AOC Team

More than “presents,” the spirit of the season is “presence.” This year, get inspired to gift creatively rather than commercially. Join the AOC Team for a fun and non-traditional approach to gift-giving.Guest(s): The AOC Team