A Millennial's Guide to Saving the World

You asked and I delivered. This week's episode features a conversation between me and my Dad. We talk about the importance of embracing nuance in all aspects of life, what it was like for my Dad to grapple with the intersections of homosexuality, marriage and fatherhood plus the never-ending process of coming to terms with our authentic selves by rejecting the structures, boxes and labels dictated to by our society and culture. Songs featured: "In Bicicletta" by Luis Bacalov from the movie Il Postino and "Twin Cities" by Everything But The Girl How to support the show: Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! Support my work on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes & more! Find me on Instagram   Get full access to Dirt Road Dispatch at anyakaats.substack.com/subscribe

If there was ever a "fix yourself to fix the world" themed episode, this would be it. Seane is a world-renowned yoga teacher and public speaker known for her social activism, impassioned style of teaching, and raw, honest and inspired self-expression. Seane's new book, Revolution of the Soul (now available for pre-order) focuses on the connection between inner and outer work and preaches a spirituality that addresses both the healing of ourselves and the world. Our discussion touches on all of these topics and more. Seane's Book Recommendations: Is Everyone Really Equal? by Özlem Sensoy White Fragility by by Robin DiAngelo and Michael Eric Dyson Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson Light on Yoga by B.K.S. Iyengar Eastern Body, Western Mind by Anodea Judith Find Seane on SeaneCorn.com or on Instagram - @seanecorn Song featured: "Tallahassee" by Leif Vollebekk How to support the show: Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! Support my work on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes & more! Find me on Instagram Get full access to Dirt Road Dispatch at anyakaats.substack.com/subscribe

Trisha Hughes is a photographer, retreat leader, mental health advocate, mother & someone I feel honored to call an (internet) friend. Trisha and I decided to record an off-the-cuff podcast in order to share some real life experiences about managing our own experience with the mother wound, our relationship to emotionality, codependency, mental health & journey of self-exploration. Our goal was to encourage vulnerability & honesty around these topics and help others feel less alone in their journey. Trisha's Book Recommendation: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. Find Trisha on Instagram and her blog Medicated Like Me Song featured: "A Case of You" by Joni Mitchell   How to support the show: Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! Support my work on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes & more: www.patreon.com/anyakaats Find me on Instagram Get full access to Dirt Road Dispatch at anyakaats.substack.com/subscribe

Mark Jones is an astrologer, teacher, Psychosynthesis therapist and hypnotherapist who works with clients around the world. Mark also leads a counseling skills course, guiding counselors and healers through the complex question of what it means to be a therapist. Mark and I discuss the relationship between psychology and astrology, the nature of human change, the risks and benefits associated with finding faith & meaning in our lives and how power and Eros exist within the therapeutic environment. Mark's Book Recommendation: Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by David R. Hawkins Find Mark at PlutoSchool.com Song featured: "Morning Sun" by Melody Gardot  How to support the show: Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! Support my work on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes & more: www.patreon.com/anyakaats Find me on Instagram Get full access to Dirt Road Dispatch at anyakaats.substack.com/subscribe

Diana Adams is an attorney, mediator, speaker and social justice activist. Deciding early on that she wanted her work to be meaningful and something that she could see tangible results of within her lifetime, she decided to represent those in non-traditional/chosen family structures. Our conversation touches on the history of marriage, the social construction of traditional, nuclear families + the nature of feminism & what it means to be a courageous woman. Diana's Book Recommendations: Marriage, a History by Stephanie Coontz The Trouble with Normal by Michael Warner Mating in Captivity & The State of Affairs by Esther Perel Find Diana on DianaAdamsLaw.net and on Twitter Diana's Non-Profit: Chosen Family Law Center, Inc. Courageous Conversations for Women at Omega Institute, June 7-9 Song featured: "Recoil" by Ani Difranco  How to support the show: Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! Support my work on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes & more: www.patreon.com/anyakaats Find me on Instagram Get full access to Dirt Road Dispatch at anyakaats.substack.com/subscribe

Leigh Ann is an entrepreneur, professional pole dancer & muay thai fighter + a former child actress & reality TV star. We share very similar opinions about sex, gender & power... plus, we both love to talk. Our conversation focuses primarily on the extremely nuanced issue regarding the relationship between femininity & masculinity and how power lives and breathes within both. Leigh Ann's Book Recommendation: Island Beneath the Sea by Isabel Allende Song featured: "Come When I Call" by the John Mayer Trio Find Leigh Ann on Instagram or BeSpun.com and RiseTheNight.com **The intro of this episode was accidentally muted upon first upload so if you hear 20+ minutes of dead air time, delete & re-download it and you should be good! How to support the show: Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! Support my work on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes & more: www.patreon.com/anyakaats Find me on Instagram Get full access to Dirt Road Dispatch at anyakaats.substack.com/subscribe

It's such a rare pleasure to find other women who I feel aligned with when it comes to topics involving sexuality, relationships, spirituality, cultural norms, etc. Carsie is one of those women and having this conversation was like taking a breath of fresh air. We talk about the intersection of womanhood and sexuality, creativity, relationships & independence. We discuss masculinity, revolution, the nature of power & just about every other juicy topic you can think of. Carsie's Book Recommendation: The Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein Songs featured: "Jacket" and "Desire" by Carsie Blanton Find Carsie at CarsieBlanton.com or on Instagram How to support the show: Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! Support my work on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes & more: www.patreon.com/anyakaats Find me on Instagram Get full access to Dirt Road Dispatch at anyakaats.substack.com/subscribe

Dan is a forager, herbalist, teacher and van dweller. In this conversation we talk about plants from nearly every angle imaginable. We discuss the parallels between nature, ourselves and the cosmos, the importance of community, nature's role in grief work, herbalism as a form of medicine, the fate of our species and how we can harness progress and evolution in a positive way to create a better future for ourselves and the planet. Dan's Book Recommendation: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Song featured: "No River" by Esmé Patterson Find Dan at www.returntonature.us or on Instagram @returntonature How to support the show: Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! Support my work on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes & more: www.patreon.com/anyakaats Find me on Instagram Get full access to Dirt Road Dispatch at anyakaats.substack.com/subscribe

Stephanie is a nutritionist, podcast host, writer & coach who helps women get to the root of their food and health issues. Stephanie and I have a candid conversation about the lies we tell ourselves when it comes to our health, the shadow side of the health & wellness industry and discuss what it truly means to be "healthy". We touch on trauma, restrictive eating, body image issues, living authentically and so much more.  Find Stephanie at www.stephaniedodier.com, on Instagram (@stephdodier) and her Podcast - The Beyond the Food Show Stephanie's book recommendation: Health at Every Size by Linda Bacon Song featured: "Suéltalo" by Hermanos Gutierrez How to support the show: Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! Support my work on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes & more: www.patreon.com/anyakaats Find me on Instagram Get full access to Dirt Road Dispatch at anyakaats.substack.com/subscribe

Decided to start scattering in a few solo shows answering questions from listeners. This week I answer questions around how to align our life with our beliefs, if there is value in depression and whether or not I want to be a mother. Want to submit questions for me to answer in future episodes? Become a Patron: patreon.com/anyakaats Song featured: "Into the Wild" by Langhorne Slim How to support the show: Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! Support my work on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes & more: www.patreon.com/anyakaats Find me on Instagram Get full access to Dirt Road Dispatch at anyakaats.substack.com/subscribe