After two decades as the Editor in Chief of Food & Wine magazine, Dana Cowin launched Progressive Hedonist, a platform to bring joy, connection and uplift through food and gathering while tackling one of the seemingly impossible challenges of our lifetime: healing the natural world. On this podcast, Cowin interviews people who also believe in the powerful potential for food to bring change and fuel community.
Leah Thomas, founder of the Intersectional Environmentalist, speaks eloquently about the importance of understanding interrelated systemic inequities and highlights the extraordinary work of Black environmentalists who have inspired her. In October 2024, podcast host Dana Cowin spoke to Thomas about the challenges of working in the eco space. Leah details the powerful effects of infusing joy and pleasure into transformative efforts. For anyone in search of resources or recommendations on taking first steps as an activist, this conversation is a great place to start.
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2 Jul 2025
The Complex Question of Food Innovation: Larissa Zimberoff
Journalist Larissa Zimberoff discusses food technology innovations with host Dana Cowin, exploring the unsettling and promising aspects of Silicon Valley startups creating new foods to solve future problems in this interview.
18 Jun 2025
Designing with Community, Trouble and Impermanence in Mind: LinYee Yuan
LinYee Yuan, founder of Mold, discusses designing sustainable food systems, questioning traditional notions of success and exploring innovative solutions like using agricultural waste, in this interview episode.
11 Jun 2025
Longevity Lessons from the Blue Zones: Dan Buettner
Author Dan Buettner discusses longevity secrets gleaned from studying Blue Zones with host Dana Cowin, revealing socially-oriented solutions for living longer and healthier in the face of environmental challenges in this interview.
4 Jun 2025
The Restaurant Quest for Well-Being: Johanna Hellrigl
Chef Johanna Hellrigl discusses her journey to create nourishing meals at her restaurant, exploring the intersection of restaurants, delicious food, and well-being in this interview.
14 May 2025
Life on the Water, Unfiltered: Imani Black
Dana cowin sits down with Imani Black to discuss her family's lineage and connection to the challenging local seafood industry on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
17 Apr 2025
Why Deliciousness Will Save Us: Dan Barber
Dana talks with world renowned chef-environmentalist Dan Barber about flavor first nutrition, soil health and selling seeds!
11 Dec 2024
Cocktails with a Conscience: Kelsey Ramage
Dana Cowin discusses climate conscious cocktails with industry expert Kelsey Ramage, offering actionable tips for making sustainable choices in the world of mixology.
4 Dec 2024
Sustainable Solutions from Grandma Hacks to Minnesota Aquaculture: Andrew Zimmern
Andrew Zimmern shares his journey from culinary exploration to sustainable food advocate, discussing climate change mitigation through policy, green jobs, and adopting proven sustainable systems.
13 Nov 2024
Environmentalism for Everyone: Isaias Hernandez
Dana Cowin sits down with Young climate activist Isaias Hernandez!
6 Nov 2024
Local Legend: Alice Waters
Dana Cowin sits down with Alice waters!
30 Oct 2024
The Beauty of Zero Waste: Chef Douglas McMaster
Dana sits down with Douglas McMaster about having the first Zero-Waste Restaurant!
16 Oct 2024
Collective Possibilities for a Better Future: Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, author of "What if we get it right?" sits down with Dana Cowin about implementing solutions to the climate crisis.
4 Oct 2024
Trailer
Welcome to the Progressive Hedonist podcast! New episodes starting October 16.
Who has been a guest on Progressive Hedonist
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Larissa Zimberoff
LinYee Yuan
Dan Buettner
Johanna Hellrigl
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
12 ratings
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