Balancing the acceptance of earth's ongoing transformations with our power to enact change (interview with behavioral ecologist fred provenza, part 2)
In this podcast episode, Fred sheds light on what we can learn from the perspective that our planet and all life within it operate at different levels of consciousness and senses of whole, part, and self; how we can at the same time accept the fact that our Earth is constantly consuming herself and in transformation, while reclaiming our power to do what we can to realize the world we wish to live in; and more.
What behavioral ecology teaches us about the wisdom of the palate (interview with behavioral ecologist fred provenza, part 1)
In this podcast episode, Fred sheds light on how we've largely become disconnected from the wisdom of our palates and bodies; what we can learn from behavioral ecology to reconnect with our 'nourish’ sense and eat for our health and the health of our ecosystems; and more.
The role of doctors in leading action on climate change (interview with dr. Chris newman of doctors for extinction rebellion movement)
In this podcast episode, Dr. Chris Newman sheds light on why it may be necessary to create some sort of disruption in our modern society, such as through civil disobedience, in order to redirect the path we're on; the environmental impact of the healthcare industry and what can be done about that; and more.
The multifaceted stories of our glaciers and the people who live alongside of them (interview with glaciologist dr. M. Jackson)
In this podcast episode, M. sheds light on the dangers in oversimplifying the story of glaciers; what the perception of sentience in our glaciers held by various Nordic Indigenous communities can teach us about mending our relationship with nature; and more.
Restoring the new york harbor to the thriving marine ecosystem it once was (interview with murray fisher of billion oyster project)
In this podcast episode, Murray sheds light on how restoring oyster reefs will be a crucial step towards restoring the New York Harbor to being one of the most ecologically diverse marine ecosystems as it once was; the power in leading restoration and rewilding projects in the heart of urban landscapes as opposed to out in more remote regions; and more.
Navigating the complex fight against anthropogenic invasive species (interview with entomologist mark hoddle)
In this podcast episode, Mark sheds light on when a nonnative species crosses the line becoming invasive species; how this human-driven issue may continue to aggravate over time and how we can address their potential harms to local biodiversity using nature-based solutions; and more.
Opening up environmental consciousness to new audiences (interview with stuart landesberg of grove collaborative)
In this podcast episode, Stuart sheds light on how he's been able to get so many people who've never tried eco-friendly products before to try out Grove Collaborative for the first time; the importance of making this movement non-exclusionary but inclusive, united by our common goals; and more.
Disrupting our wasteful culture around menstrual products and toilet paper (interview with miki agrawal of thinx)
In this podcast episode, Miki sheds light on the environmental impact of menstrual products and toilet paper; what it takes to disrupt culture to welcome new norms and new ways of thinking; and more.
Building community-based self-sufficiency and resilience through permaculture design (interview with rob avis of verge permaculture)
In this podcast episode, Rob sheds light on the importance of learning about bio-regionality so that we can better support the regeneration of our local ecosystems and divorce our globalized food system from its reliance on fossil fuels; why we need to rebuild community-based self-sufficiency for sustainability and not have to depend on a centralized food system, power system, water supply, and so forth; and more.
The root causes and effects of ocean plastic pollution (interview with emily penn of exxpedition)
In this podcast episode, Emily sheds light on why people in developed countries can't just look at the primary sources of ocean plastic pollution stemming from ‘developing countries’ and feel that this absolves us of responsibility; the known and unknown health impacts of chronic exposure to plastic bits and their associated chemicals; and more.
Redirecting otherwise wasted meals towards those struggling with food security (interview with winston chiu of rethink food nyc)
In this podcast episode, Winston sheds light on the relationship between food waste, marketing, and consumer perceptions of food; how we can implement and scale the solution of connecting food waste from restaurants and supermarkets, to those in need who currently live with food insecurity every day; and more.
Turning adversaries into allies to change animal agriculture (interview with leah garcés of mercy for animals)
In this podcast episode, Leah sheds light on the social, health and ecological impacts of factory farming, which dominates animal agriculture in the United States; the value and opportunities that lie in reaching across the aisle to work with people we may view as our adversaries; and more.
Emboldening native peoples to step into their role as hosts of the land (interview with mark charles, 2020 independent presidential candidate, part 2)
In this podcast episode, Mark sheds light on what it'll take for us to be able to truly address the systemic injustices embedded into our culture and society; his primary motivations to run for President of the United States as an Independent candidate; and more.
Unveiling the deeper roots of our systemic ecological and social injustice (interview with mark charles, 2020 independent presidential candidate, part 1)
In this podcast episode, Mark sheds light on why our social and environmental injustices are even more deep-rooted than the systems that we've set up; how the U.S. constitution, primarily serving the interests of white, land-owning men, has influenced the ways that our dominant society views and treats nature; and more.
The psychology of what shapes public opinion on climate science (interview with matthew goldberg of the yale program on climate change communication)
In this podcast episode, Matthew sheds light on how climate change came to be so politicized; what we need to do to engage audiences in these discussions and to raise the level of public consensus to match scientific consensus; and more.