E36 The Differences Between Yes & No.

In this episode, Dani tells us why we need Artists, the devaluing of Art and the Artist in US society, and how to create societies where we can all be Artists.

They recommend reading "Aphro-ism: Essays on Pop Culture, Feminism, and Black Veganism by Two Sisters" by Aph Ko and Syl Ko for some more on the hierarchy of racial capitalism. They also recommend listen to Christopher Sebastian's talk on similar topics.

Dani briefly mentioned episode 44 of Understand Kindness, "Now Let Me Rant At You About English for a Bit." To listen to them rant about how English separates Human Animals from Nature.

And lastly, Dani recommends supporting the Winnemucca Indian Colony in Nevada. If you can make it out to defend the Colony on the 10th-12th of May 2022, reach out to them via email to make arrangements. You can learn more about the Colony via the It's Going Down episode "This is America: #158" and by following their instagram account, @neweneensokopa, where you'll find additional ways to support them.

For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out their other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by their childhood best friend, Jasmine!

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

Follow the podcast on instagram, facebook, or twitter for more recommendations & posts when a new episode comes out!

To contact Dani, email UnderstandingKindness@protonmail.com or send them a DM on social media!

To financially support Dani & the show, visit the podcast’s patreon or give a one-time or recurring donation on paypal! 

In this episode, Dani talks about finding their sense of Self and learning to be themself.

They mentioned two Understanding Kindness episodes in this episode: E12 "Continuing to Trust." & E1 "Be Vulnerable.".

Dani recommends donating to and sharing Toby Manuelito's legal support gofundme campaign, as well as donating equipment to the Outta Your Backpack Media project.

For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out their other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by their childhood best friend, Jasmine!

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

Follow the podcast on instagram, facebook, or twitter for more recommendations & posts when a new episode comes out!

To contact Dani, email UnderstandingKindness@protonmail.com or send them a DM on social media!

To financially support Dani & the show, visit the podcast’s patreon or give a one-time or recurring donation on paypal! 

In this episode, Dani tells us how we can and must change our (US) society.

They recommend reading Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz's books, "An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States" and "Not 'A Nation of Immigrants': Settler Colonialism, White Supremacy, and a History of Erasure and Exclusion" for a comprehensive history of the united states and its founding rooted in the settler-colonialist mindset. They'd also recommend watching HBO's Exterminate all the Brutes for a similar history lesson that does not sugarcoat genocide and is very graphic (so sit this one out if you're not up for that).

Dani also recommend checking out the Tiny House Warrior's new comic titled, "The Fight Against the Transmountain Pipeline" for some background and history of TMX, its Indigenous-led resistance, and the oppression the Warriors face every Day. You can donate the the THW's legal defense fund on their website as well!

For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out their other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by their childhood best friend, Jasmine!

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

Follow the podcast on instagram, facebook, or twitter for more recommendations & posts when a new episode comes out!

To contact Dani, email UnderstandingKindness@protonmail.com or send them a DM on social media!

To financially support Dani & the show, visit the podcast’s patreon or give a one-time or recurring donation on paypal! 

In this episode, Dani discusses happiness within US society and how and why it is so difficult to obtain.

They recommend reading this article on Kveller called "It's Okay to Be Angry. Judaism Says So." by Kate Hennessey to hear a bit about how anger is necessary for change and allows us to be happy.

Dani also recommend checking out the StopLine3 website to access ways to get involved and read up on the state of Shell River.

For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out their other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by their childhood best friend, Jasmine!

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

Follow the podcast on instagram, facebook, or twitter for more recommendations & posts when a new episode comes out!

To contact Dani, email UnderstandingKindness@protonmail.com or send them a DM on social media!

To financially support Dani & the show, visit the podcast’s patreon or give a one-time or recurring donation on paypal! 

In this episode, Dani updates y'all on how their current habits have been going recently, and how it's affected their mindfulness.

They recommend following Autumn Harry (@numu_wanderer) and Jolie Varela (@IndigenousWomenHike) on instagram for some education on how to move on from your mistakes and how to engage respectfully on Autumn's and Jolie's Homelands.

Dani also recommends the book "Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones" by James Clear for help forming habits that'll stick.

For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out their other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by their childhood best friend, Jasmine!

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

Follow the podcast on instagram, facebook, or twitter for more recommendations & posts when a new episode comes out!

To contact Dani, email UnderstandingKindness@protonmail.com or send them a DM on social media!

To financially support Dani & the show, visit the podcast’s patreon or give a one-time or recurring donation on paypal! 

In this episode, Dani gives an update on what's been going on in their Life and reflects on their recent actions.

They recommend the It's Going Down podcast episode titled, "Cuban Anarchists On Context And Importance Of The Recent Wave Of Protests". To hear directly from Cuban Anarchists on the ground and hear how the Cuban government is silencing its Citizens' voices.

For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out their other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by their childhood best friend, Jasmine!

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

Follow the podcast on instagram, facebook, or twitter for more recommendations & posts when a new episode comes out!

To contact Dani, email UnderstandingKindness@protonmail.com or send them a DM on social media!

To financially support Dani & the show, visit the podcast’s patreon or give a one-time or recurring donation on paypal! 

In this episode, Dani discusses how they have slowed down their thinking process to engage with it more.

They recommend listening to the Warrior Life podcast episode "Confronting Systemic Racism in Healthcare". Learn about the Canadian healthcare system and the racism towards First Nations that it employs.

For a glimpse into Dani's friendships, check out their other podcast, Better When Awkward, co-hosted by their childhood best friend, Jasmine!

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

Follow the podcast on instagram, facebook, or twitter for more recommendations & posts when a new episode comes out!

To contact Dani, email UnderstandingKindness@protonmail.com or send them a DM on social media!

To financially support Dani & the show, visit the podcast’s patreon or give a one-time or recurring donation on paypal! 

In this episode, Dani talks mostly to White People about listening to Marginalized Folx and BIPOC.

They recommend reading the Indigenous Action article titled, "BREAKING: Man Threatens Elders at Winnemucca Community Resistance Camp" for information on the happenings at the Camp and how outsiders can help. You can follow their instagram account for up-to-date info, inquire about joining in the frontline resistance by emailing AutonomousABQ@protonmail.com, and donate to the Support Mutual Aid Builders gofundme.

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, facebook, or twitter for more recommendations & posts when a new episode comes out!

To contact Dani, email UnderstandingKindness@protonmail.com or send Dani a DM on social media!

To financially support Dani & the show, visit the podcast’s patreon or give a one-time or recurring donation on paypal!      

In this episode, Dani discusses the English language and how it shapes worldviews.

They recommend learning a new language and/or about the culture of the Peoples whose Land you’re currently occupying if you’re a colonizer. You can learn about the Potawatomi culture and language here and here; and about the Hawaiian and Navajo languages here.

Dani also recommends It’s Going Down, “your daily resource for insurgent, Proletariat life”. They’re currently in need of funds to continue going, so send some money their way! Also consider sending money to anyone you’re learning from on the internet, especially if you’re white ;)

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, facebook, or twitter for more recommendations & posts when a new episode comes out!

To contact Dani, email UnderstandingKindness@protonmail.com or send Dani a DM on social media!

To financially support Dani & the show, visit the podcast’s patreon or give a one-time or recurring donation on paypal!      

In this episode, Dani discusses language, both their personal journey with languages and how language shapes our worldviews.

They recommend “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants” by Robin Wall Kimmerer for some learning on the Potawatomi language and worldview. Also, GenderReveal episode 72 with Vico Ortiz to learn about the ungendering of the Spanish language.

Lastly, Dani recommends the Indigenous Action post titled, “Tending Sacred Fires: Make Colonizers Afraid Again - Part 3” for some beauty on anti-colonial antagonistic approaches to the far-right and liberals’ perspectives on power.

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, facebook, or twitter for more recommendations & posts when a new episode comes out!

To contact Dani, email UnderstandingKindness@protonmail.com or send Dani a DM on social media!

To financially support Dani & the show, visit the podcast’s patreon or give a one-time or recurring donation on paypal!