In this episode, Dani tells her story of beginning to take medication for depression and anxiety. Dani also talks about what to be aware of before and while taking these types of meds.

Dani recommends seeing a therapist if experiencing anxiety or depression.

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 transcripts, blog entries, and links to the social media accounts!

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To contact Dani, please email [email protected] or send Dani a DM!

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In this episode, Dani discusses depression & anxiety, as well as meditation and mindfulness.

Dani recommends The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh 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 UnderstandingKindness.com for transcripts, blog entries, and links to the social media accounts!

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook, or on Twitter for more recommendations and posts when a new episode comes out!

To contact Dani, please email [email protected] or send Dani a DM!

To financially support Dani and the show, visit the podcast’s Patreon or give a one-time or recurring donation on PayPal!

(Episode previously named “Trust”)

In this episode, Dani discusses continuing to trust after continued loss; so, inherently, she also discusses vulnerability & mindfulness.

Dani recommends Daring Greatly by Brené Brown, The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh, and the Unlocking Us podcast.

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 links to the social media accounts!

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook, or on Twitter for more recommendations and posts when a new episode comes out!

To contact Dani, please email [email protected] or send Dani a DM!

To financially support Dani and the show, visit the podcast’s Patreon or give a one-time or recurring donation on PayPal!

(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 of a Young Girl by Anne Frank, 2 Dope Queens podcast, ThoughtSlime on YouTube, anything done by Chesca Leigh or Christopher Sebastian McJetters, Sisterhood of the Traveling Mgowo podcast, The Sexual Politics of Meat by Carol J. Adams, Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo-Lodge, and any books by Samantha Irby.

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 links to the social media accounts!

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook, or on Twitter for more recommendations and posts when a new episode comes out!

To contact Dani, please email [email protected] or send Dani a DM!

To financially support Dani and the show, visit the podcast’s Patreon or give a one-time or recurring donation on PayPal!

(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 for transcripts, blog entries, and links to the social media accounts!

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook, or on Twitter for more recommendations and posts when a new episode comes out!

To contact Dani, please email [email protected] or send Dani a DM!

To financially support Dani and the show, visit the podcast’s Patreon or give a one-time or recurring donation on PayPal!

(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 links to the social media accounts!

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook, or on Twitter for more recommendations and posts when a new episode comes out!

To contact Dani, please email [email protected] or send Dani a DM!

To financially support the show, visit the podcast’s Patreon or give a one-time or recurring donation on PayPal!

(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 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 links to the social media accounts!

Follow the podcast (if you must 😉) on Instagram and Facebook, or on Twitter for more recommendations and posts when a new episode comes out!

To contact Dani, please email [email protected] or send Dani a DM!

To financially support the show, visit the podcast’s Patreon or give a one-time or recurring donation on PayPal!

(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!

Go to UnderstandingKindness.com for transcripts, blog entries, and links to the social media accounts!

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook, or on Twitter for more recommendations and posts when a new episode comes out!

To contact Dani, please email [email protected] or send Dani a DM on Instagram!

To financially support the show, visit the podcast’s Patreon or give a one-time or recurring donation on PayPal!

(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 Better” by Annie Leonard.

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 transcripts, blog entries, and links to the social media accounts!

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook or on Twitter for more recommendations and posts on Tuesdays when a new episode comes out!

To contact Dani, please email [email protected] or send her a DM on Instagram!

To financially support the show, visit the podcast’s Patreon or give a one-time or recurring donation on PayPal!

(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 Adewale), and the Bitchy Shitshow podcast (especially E31 Dismantling Whiteness with Professor Flowers).

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 transcripts, blog entries, and links to the social media accounts!

Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook, or on Twitter for more recommendations and posts when a new episode comes out!

To support the podcast financially, visit the podcast’s Patreon or give a one-time or recurring donation on PayPal!

To contact Dani, please email [email protected], or send her a DM on Instagram!