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HEADLINES: Only Good News
22 december 2023 · 13 min
The (only positive!) enviro-news you need to know for Friday, December 22 2023: Lees meer
[3:30] Can microorganisms help in our plastics fight?
[6:00] Exactly how plants communicate with other plants (and why it's important in climate change conversations)
[9:00] 'Sustainable' Aviation Fuels: Is climate-friendly flying an oxymoron?
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Modern Distractions
19 december 2023 · 38 min
We are taught from an early age that contentment is found in possessions. But lasting peace comes from within, and meditation is a powerful (and free!) way to find what so many of us seek. Lees meer
Yet thanks to All. The. Distractions, modern life has engineered out opportunities to go inward. And at the same time? Meditation has never been more needed or necessary.
On today's show, a conversation with Brett Koon about the #1 way to boost happiness, reduce stress, hop off the consumerist bandwagon for good and - most importantly - find out who you really are.
Here's a preview:
[7:00] Happiness isn't in stuff, and life isn't a scavenger hunt to amass 'things'
[10:30] Feelings are just thoughts with lag time (and they aren't the real YOU!)
[14:00] The separation of awareness and mind takes time. Enter modern distractions
[26:00] Is the solution to climate anxiety as simple as surrendering?
[33:00] Common meditation myths debunked, plus: quick wins for getting started
Resources mentioned:
The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment (by Eckhart Tolle)
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose (by Eckhart Tolle)
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HEADLINES: Water Wars
15 december 2023 · 16 min
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, December 15 2023: Lees meer
[00:30] COP28: The good, the bad, and the ugly
[9:15] Who gets the (limited) water in California?
[13:30] Extreme weather and the cost of sugar
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The Obesogens
12 december 2023 · 28 min
The human endocrine system is delicate and complex. While scientists first discovered endocrine disrupting chemicals in 1991, obesogens - a subset of endocrine disruptors in personal care products that cause weight gain - were discovered only within the last two decades. Lees meer
Our cosmetics can cause us to develop more and bigger fat cells; they may also make it harder to stay at a healthy weight. On today's show: A conversation with Andrea Dahr about the endocrine disruptors, with special attention to the obesogens.
Here's a preview:
[4:45] Back to biology class: Breaking down the need-to-know info about your endocrine system
[7:45] Losing weight isn't as simple as burning more calories than you consume, and here's why
[12:00] Fascinating research about the impact of obesogen exposure on prenatal development and possible generational effects on our great-grandchildren
[15:00] What does "dermatologist approved" actually mean?
[18:00] Next level steps for intermediate product label readers, plus: Why simply shopping at "healthy" stores isn't enough
Resources mentioned:
Switch Natural app
The Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Database
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HEADLINES: Business As Usual
8 december 2023 · 12 min
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, December 8 2023: Lees meer
[00:30] An update on how companies are doing on their environmental "pledges"
[4:30] Lego-like bricks? A carbon capture breakthrough
[7:30] Would you pay a monthly fee to not see ads on Facebook and Instagram?
[9:30] Quick check-ins from COP28 and Wednesday's Republican presidential debate
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The Happiness Formula
7 december 2023 · 33 min
Research finds that by and large happiness is a learned and cultivated behavior. Even better? Decades of psychological research lay the foundation for a handy-dandy formula that helps us *increase* the amount of happiness we experience in our daily lives. Lees meer
On today's show: abandoning cultural expectations in favor of a happiness formula that's both practical and empirically-based.
Here's a preview:
[3:00] If happiness isn't a state of being, what is it, really? Should we even seek it out?
[7:45] H = S + C + V! An easy-to-understand formula for a happier life
[16:00] Adults today are less happy than adults in previous generations, and here's why
[21:00] 7 research-backed ways to increase your level of enduring happiness
Resources mentioned:
Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment by Dr. Martin Seligman
Episode #343: The Distorted Mirror
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Sustainable Shopping Is An Oxymoron
5 december 2023 · 28 min
Sustainability has the reputation of being, well, expensive. When money's tight, how do modern families decide what to prioritize with their dollars? Lees meer
Today I chat with Whitney Leigh Morris about the space where eco-consciousness and finances collide.
Here's a preview:
[3:30] Think you can't afford to be eco-friendly? Think again
[6:00] $8 leggings from Target or a $35 pair from an ethical brand? It's complicated ...
[13:00] Electric vehicle? Heat pump? How to get in the habit of asking whether you *actually* need that big ticket eco-item
[16:00] Thoughts on replacing items that are in working condition for more energy efficient options
[19:30] Are carbon offsets really worth the money?
[26:30] What 'voting with your dollars' really means
Resources mentioned:
Episode #326: Gifting Boundaries with Whitney
Whitney on Instagram
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HEADLINES: COP28
1 december 2023 · 15 min
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, December 1 2023: Lees meer
[00:30] Frustration and skepticism surrounding the latest climate summit happening now
[5:30] A plane just flew across the Atlantic without fossil fuels, but let's reign in our excitement
[10:00] Lead pipes, be gone
[14:00] The plight of the wolverine
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How To Buy Wine Like A Conscious Consumer
30 november 2023 · 37 min
Like wine? Me too! On today's show: Everything you need to know about selecting wine that's aligned with your values. Lees meer
Here's a preview:
[3:00] Why, oh why aren't there ingredients labels on alcohol?
[8:00] Your favorite wine may have up to 6 dozen additives within. Let's chat about a few of them
[13:00] Do sulfites deserve their bad rap? (hey there, red wine headaches!)
[20:00] Grapes are listed as #8 on the EWG's Dirty Dozen. Should we be buying organic wine?
[24:00] Biodynamic wine is organic, but organic wine isn't necessarily biodynamic. Here's why
[33:00] How to buy wine like an informed and conscious consumer
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It's More Than Just Stuff
28 november 2023 · 31 min
Many of us have a complicated relationship with our stuff. And while no one wants their possessions to possess their lives, our stuff often has fascinating stories to tell. Lees meer
On today's show: A conversation with psychotherapist and professional organizer Helen Sanderson about what the state of our homes reveal about our psychology.
Here's a preview:
[3:45] Pack rat, minimalist, or somewhere in between? Here's what our homes show us about ourselves
[6:15] How to best guide your child toward tidiness, no nagging necessary
[12:00] When a neat freak and a slob get married: How to best navigate differences in home maintenance styles
[17:00] Home management is like tending a garden (and other applicable metaphors)
[20:00] Thoughts on finding the drive to get to "maintenance"
Resources mentioned:
The Secret Life of Clutter
Helen on Instagram
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Anti-Black Friday 2023
23 november 2023 · 30 min
It’s crazy but it’s true: Only in America do we trample each other for sales exactly ONE day after being thankful for what we already have. Lees meer
Corporations want us to believe that happiness lies in stuff, but research consistently suggests otherwise. On today's re-air: A conversation with blogger Barbara Alfeo about making the most of the day after Thanksgiving in ways that have nothing to do with shopping.
Here's a preview:
[4:00] A Black Friday primer: Its humble origins and its spectacular modern-day popularity
[8:15] Why do we over-shop? It's likely to fill the hole that our communities used to fill
[12:00] Get out of the stores and get off the internet; have an anti-Black Friday instead. Here's how
[20:00] Are you *just* a consumer or are you a helper, a volunteer, a friend? Here's why Black Friday is the perfect day to give back
[26:00] How to set clear cut gifting limits so you don't overspend on Cyber Monday and throughout the holiday season
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Secondhand Sunday
21 november 2023 · 30 min
Is that Christmas in the air, or is it capitalism? Lees meer
There's no doubt about it: overconsumption degrades the planet. Enter Secondhand Sunday, a new-ish shopping holiday that's nestled between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It's dedicated to all-things thrifted and redirects shoppers away from mass consumption and toward pre-loved items instead.
On today's show Poshmark's Kelly Mason inspires us to think differently about shopping during the holidays.
(P.S. Are you putting up your Christmas tree this weekend? Listen to Episode #323: O Christmas Tree first!)
Here's a preview:
[2:45] The case for normalizing secondhand items as gifts
[6:00] We live in a different world than we did as children! Here's why it's high-time our giving rituals adapt to our current enviro-reality
[13:00] Would your loved ones be open to receiving a secondhand gift? This is what market research says
[15:00] Skeptics, unite! How to best dip your toe into the secondhand lifestyle
[21:00] Why it's individual voices (a.k.a. yours and mine) that contribute to the collective gifting mindset shift
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HEADLINES: A Climate Report Breakdown
17 november 2023 · 15 min
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, November 17 2023: Lees meer
[2:45] Climate disasters are expensive, yo
[7:30] Earth just experienced its hottest year in 125,000 years
[12:00] The planet is "woefully off track" on 41 out of 42 global climate goals
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A Minimal-ish Holiday
16 november 2023 · 38 min
The holidays are meant to be about peace, joy, and togetherness … but they often end up steeped in chaos, rush, and overspending. Lees meer
Not this year! There’s really no better time than right this minute to practice slowing down and getting intentional *before* we say yes to another obligation or hit 'add to cart'.
On today's show podcast host Desirae Endres reminds us that the holidays aren't just for kids; they are for us to enjoy too.
Here's a preview:
[6:30] First things first: We can't manufacture perfection, and kids make their own magic
[11:00] Are you the behind-the-scenes magic maker? The importance of remembering what YOU love about the season
[23:00] Protect your peace by zeroing in on what's within your control
[29:00] Focus on contentment, not on comparison! Shining light on the chasm between our idealized (ahem...commercialized) celebrations versus real life
Resources mentioned:
Your Minimal-ish Holidays: 30 Days to a More Intentional Season
Desirae on Instagram
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Waking up Grateful
14 november 2023 · 34 min
Are you doing gratitude wrong? Lees meer
So many of us are always waiting for more. But when you greet each moment gratefully? You're always receiving.
On today's show author Kristi Nelson offers a mini-formula for grateful living (put this conversation on as you're preparing for Thanksgiving!).
Here's a preview:
[10:00] It's not happiness that makes us grateful; it's gratefulness that makes us happy (and other research-backed benefits to grateful living)
[20:00] Is what once was plenty now no longer enough? Practical ways to fight back against "gratitude tolerance"
[26:00] The super-simple solution to mind grind
[30:00] Thoughts on practicing gratitude during moments of grief, illness, and struggle
Resource mentioned:
Wake Up Grateful: The Practice Of Taking Nothing For Granted
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HEADLINES: An Electric Airplane
10 november 2023 · 15 min
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, November 10 2023: Lees meer
[00:30] Microplastics are now in clouds; here's what this means
[3:00] The leaf blower problem
[10:30] The world's first solar SUV has entered the chat
[11:00] An electric plane just flew from Vermont to Florida (!)
Resources mentioned:
Episode #260: The White Gold Rush
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How To Buy Soap
9 november 2023 · 33 min
Choosing the right hand soap and body wash isn't *just* about cleanliness. You deserve non-toxic products and our waterways deserve non-polluting ones, so it's really about committing to a higher standard of care. Lees meer
We're likely using soap every day for the rest of our lives; it's prudent, then, to get intentional about this must-have product. On today's show: conscious consumerism in the soap aisle.
Here's a preview:
[3:00] Are antibacterial/antimicrobial soaps really necessary?
[6:30] A hand sanitizer tangent: pro tips for buying and using sanitizer the *right* way
[9:00] Research finds that putting products with toxins on our skin is more deleterious to our health than eating them, and here's why
[11:00] Everything you absolutely must know about Triclosan
[19:00] How to excel at the hand soap class of life via Stephanie's handy-dandy grading rubric
Resources mentioned:
Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap bars
Vermont Soap Company
Attitude personal care products
Carina Organics
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Sustainable Investing 2.0
7 november 2023 · 33 min
Perhaps you're a veteran investor, or maybe you're just now starting to financial plan. Either way, where you put your money can substantially increase (or decrease!) your annual carbon footprint. Lees meer
Don't put your money where your mouth is; put it where your values are. On today's show financial consultant Shila Wattamwar leads an advanced level discussion about sustainable investing for the eco-conscious.
Here's a preview:
[5:00] The sneaky ways you may be funding fossil fuels with your $$
[8:00] How well do ESG rating scales actually work? (And why aren't these measures standardized?)
[21:00] Proxy ballots are an opportunity. Don't throw them in the trash!
[25:00] What a time to be alive: A financial advisor's thoughts on next gen "alternative investments"
New to sustainable investing? Listen to these episodes first!
Episode #278: Divesting
Episode #258: Conscious Spending
Episode #205: How To Right-Size Your Budget
Resources mentioned:
Sustainability With Soren
www.SustainableMe.Today
Net-Zero Banking Alliance – United Nations Environment – Finance Initiative (unepfi.org)
Company ESG Risk Ratings and scores - Sustainalytics
ESG Screener | Morningstar
Resolutions — As You Sow
Resolution Database | PRI (unpri.org)
DEALFLOW NETWORK l Connecting Private Equity ( PE ), Venture Capital ( VC ), M&A Dealmakers | Groups | LinkedIn
Impact Entrepreneur | Groups | LinkedIn
Big Path Capital founders of the Impact Investing Forum | Groups | LinkedIn
Gaingels
SOSV - Deep Tech for Human and Planetary Health
Chloe Capital | VC Firm Investing In Women
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HEADLINES: How To Cool Down A City
3 november 2023 · 16 min
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, November 3 2023: Lees meer
[00:30] French cheese, meet climate change
[4:00] This is why olive oil is so expensive right now
[6:30] Why many scientists are now saying climate change is an all-out 'emergency'
[11:00] Cities are notoriously hot. Here are some cutting edge cooling solutions
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Just Stop It! (Holiday Decor Edition)
2 november 2023 · 39 min
Some environmentalists call Christmas the world’s greatest annual environmental disaster, and for good reason: All that cheap, ultra-trendy decor adds up. On today's show: getting intentional about our holiday decorations once and for all. Lees meer
Here's a preview:
[3:00] Let's talk numbers: How much do Americans spend each year on holiday decor?
[10:00] 3 ways in which 'Christmas Creep' encourages us to spend more than we intended on decorations
[13:00] The origins of those inflatable lawn thingys: Where did they come from and when will they disappear?
[22:00] Don't go out and buy another decoration until you've displayed the decorations you already own, and here are 4 reasons why
[32:00] Want to make your child smile? Don't buy a cheap piece of holiday decor; do this instead
Resources mentioned:
Big Mouth Billy Bass
Episode #323: O Christmas Tree
Episode #101: 5 Spaces To Declutter Before Christmas
Episode #051: How To Handle Holiday Clutter (with Joshua Becker)
Episode #327: Holiday Boundaries
Episode #326: Gift Boundaries
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Micro Activism
31 oktober 2023 · 34 min
Many of us shy away from the word 'activist' because the term brings to mind a very specific type of person. But if you're regularly taking action to make the world a better place? Guess what my friend, you're already an activist (yes, really!). Lees meer
What matters is not the size of the action, nor how vigorous the action is. It's all about consistency. On today's show author Omkari Williams helps us find the kind of social justice engagement that feels both empowering *and* sustainable.
Here's a preview:
[4:00] Activism isn't just marching and picketing: Here's what micro activism looks like in the day to day
[10:30] Are you a headliner, an organizer, a producer, or an indispensable? How to determine your unique activist archetype
[22:00] The status quo isn't working for the vast majority of us. So where's the passion for change?
[30:00] How to know whether your efforts constitute shallow work or deep work
Resources mentioned:
Micro Activism: How You Can Make a Difference in the World without a Bullhorn
Take Omkari's Activist Archetype Quiz
Seafoodwatch.org consumer guides
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HEADLINES: Enhanced Oil Recovery
27 oktober 2023 · 15 min
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, October 27 2023: Lees meer
[00:30] The West Antarctic ice sheet appears to be headed for an eventual “collapse”
[3:00] The oil giants are feeling pretty darn good about their futures, apparently
[6:30] Why on earth is the US government funding enhanced oil recovery?
[13:00] This potential climate warrior may be gearing up for a White House run
Resources mentioned:
Companies capture a lot of CO2. Most of it is going into new oil. (via WaPo)
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Modern Stress
26 oktober 2023 · 33 min
It's sad but true: Americans are some of the most chronically stressed people on the planet. On today's show: how to incorporate Japanese lifestyle philosophies into our lives for reduced stress, greater well-being, and a longer life. Lees meer
Here's a preview:
[3:00] The physiology of stress: What *actually* goes on in our bodies when we encounter a stressor?
[11:00] 5 reasons why Americans are among the most stressed in the world
[20:00] The secret to a great life isn't the accumulation of $$, it's this
[27:00] How being in a hurry is inversely proportional to your quality of life
Resources mentioned:
Americans Are Some of the Most Stressed-Out People in the World, a New Global Survey Says (via Time)
Stressed in the U.S.: 12 Tools to Tackle Anxiety, Loneliness, Tech Addiction, and More by Meg Van Deusen
Episode #384: Forest Bathing 101
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
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Eating Out
24 oktober 2023 · 33 min
Whether you’re dining at a restaurant or ordering takeout, eating out leaves a footprint. Lees meer
On today's show: asking the right questions, minimizing food waste, and reading through All. The. Greenwashing the next time you head to a restaurant.
Here's a preview:
[6:30] The food waste issue at fine dine, quick serve, and fast casual
[12:00] Farm-to-table? How to find restaurants that actually care about environmental sustainability
[22:30] The best way to *gently* suggest a change in a restaurant's policy
[27:00] Our lives may be go go go, but our food doesn't have to be!
Resources mentioned:
Michelin Green Star restaurants
Episode #093: How (Exactly) To Cook Zero-Waste Meals
Episode #270: Desperation Dinners
Episode #038: What's For Dinner?
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HEADLINES: Iron Enrichment
20 oktober 2023 · 17 min
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, October 20 2023: Lees meer
[00:30] These are the places that could become ‘unlivable’ as the Earth warms
[3:00] Engineer the ocean to curb climate change? Hmm ...
[6:30] Ozone-destroying gasses are largely banned. So why are they still being emitted into the atmosphere?
[13:00] Climate rules are coming for corporate America
[15:00] The enviro-implications of that Taylor Swift tweet
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To-Do List Freedom
19 oktober 2023 · 34 min
We are often told that if we accomplish as much as possible in a day’s time we’ll feel fulfilled come day’s end. Enter to-do lists, which provide focus, direction, and purpose. But action doesn't always equal progress; it's no surprise, then, that so many of us feel drained and dissatisfied once the sun goes down. Lees meer
On today's show: how to find freedom in your to-do list and (finally!) make room for peace, connection, and fulfillment.
Here's a preview:
[4:00] Your daily to-do list should have 7 items or less, and here's why
[8:30] Exactly how to focus less on efficiency and more on intentionality
[15:00] Time Boxing, Post-Its, and more: 4 research-backed ways to make your to-do list work for you
[29:00] The Number One way to ensure you're spending your precious finite resource (ahem ... your TIME) on the right things
Resources mentioned:
18 Minutes: Find Your Focus, Master Distraction, and Get the Right Things Done (by Peter Bregnan)
Fat And The Moon deodorant
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Comfort At All Costs
17 oktober 2023 · 33 min
We have nearly engineered out all discomfort from our modern lives. Great, right? Not so fast: doing so comes at our own expense. Lees meer
On today's show: comfort creep's harms, with practical thoughts on course correction.
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[1:30] Humans have evolved to prioritize comfort. What's so wrong with being ultra-comfy?
[6:30] Research finds that when we adopt a new comfort in our lives we adapt to it quite quickly. Enter comfort creep
[11:30] ... But is it sustainable? Our reverence for comfort has come at the expense of our planet's health
[19:30] We have countless modern comforts yet we're still unhappy; here's why
[25:00] Parents, stop managing all of your child's discomforts!
Resources Mentioned:
The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self by Michael Easter
Episode #365: Old Fashioned On Purpose
Episode #395: Lifestyle Creep
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HEADLINES: Lots Of Dead Animals
13 oktober 2023 · 13 min
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, October 13 2023: Lees meer
[00:30] The "apocalyptic" mass death of over 100 freshwater dolphins in the Amazon
[3:00] The fall migration season and mass bird deaths in Chicago
[5:30] Electric bikes may (finally) be getting cheaper
[10:00] 3 cheers for Norway's latest re-wilding efforts
[13:00] Are McMansions a thing of the past?
Resources mentioned:
E-Bike Incentive Programs of North America
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Breaking Down Body Odor
12 oktober 2023 · 35 min
There are tens of thousands of chemicals currently used in the US and (shocker!) most aren't adequately tested for health and safety. The fewer we come into contact with, the better. Lees meer
Still, no one wants to stink. Enter deodorant and antiperspirant, two pesky places in which we conscious consumers can certainly buy better. On today's show: everything you never knew you *needed* to know about deodorant, plus: how to buy this medicine cabinet staple like a boss.
Here's a preview:
[2:15] First things first: Breaking down exactly what's happening under your arms
[7:00] Antiperspirants block sweat glands and constrict pores. Is this a good thing?
[9:30] What does recent empirical research say about aluminum and breast cancer? About Alzheimer's?
[21:00] Exactly how to read the back of any personal care product
[25:00] 5 steps to buying non-toxic and zero-waste deodorant
Resources mentioned:
Wild deodorant
Pretty Frank
Soapwalla
Ursa Major
Primal Life Organics
The Environmental Working Group's Skin Deep Database
For more conscious consumer listening:
Episode #294: A Better Trash Bag
Episode #194: Safer Nail Polish
Episode #318: How To Buy Non-Toxic Laundry Detergent
Episode #338: How Ethical Is Your Chocolate?
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HEADLINES: Monster Fracks
6 oktober 2023 · 16 min
Your enviro-news for Friday, October 6 2023: Lees meer
[00:30] Everything you need to know about monster fracking
[5:00] Better late than never? Vaccines, horseshoe crab blood, and (finally) a synthetic alternative
[9:00] Will our grandchildren know frogs?
[12:00] Introducing the Climate Corps, a green jobs training program
Resources mentioned:
American Climate Corps (via The White House)
Upstate NY program on sustainable agriculture and animal welfare
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Cheat Codes For A Good Life
5 oktober 2023 · 36 min
Cheat codes for living are handy tricks that help us navigate this crazy game called life in a more easeful (and perhaps more joyful!) manner. On today's show we break down 16 of the most important. Lees meer
Here's a preview:
[2:15] The hands down best way to rewire your brain to forget about rejection
[10:00] Head or heart? Answering this age-old question once and for all (with the help of science)
[18:00] There's only one right way to respond to compliments and this is it
[21:00] Adopt this simple trick as your brain "prunes its synapses"
[28:00] Don't praise your child for being smart! Say this instead
Resources mentioned:
Episode #402: Building Experiential Wealth
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A Green Constitutional Amendment
3 oktober 2023 · 32 min
There may indeed be a singular solution that addresses environmental racism, the climate crisis, pollution, and withering US ecosystems simultaneously. That solution? Green Amendments. Lees meer
Constitutions are the people's documents. Although getting environmental rights included may indeed be ... well, difficult, advocates argue it's possible. In fact, it's already being done.
Today attorney and environmental activist Maya van Rossum empowers us to mobilize for constitutional change that will protect our right to a healthful climate once and for all.
Here's a preview:
[3:30] Held v. Montana's landmark win: Breaking down its implications in laymen's terms
[9:30] If environmental rights are indeed human rights, why didn't our founding fathers include them in the US Constitution?
[12:30] How legislative remedies (ahem ... The Clean Air Act, The Safe Drinking Water Act) legalize pollution and harm
[25:00] The power lies in grassroots organization. Join us!
Resources Mentioned/Further Reading:
How Elites Ate the Social Justice Movement by Fredrik deBoer
The Green Amendment: The People's Fight for a Clean, Safe, and Healthy Environment by Maya van Possum
Green Amendments For The Generations
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HEADLINES: Net Zero Greenwashing
29 september 2023 · 14 min
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, September 29 2023: Lees meer
[00:30] Antarctic winter sea ice hits 'extreme' record low
[3:00] Net-zero "pledges" and "ambitions" in the food and restaurant industries
[9:00] Don't call it a (snow leopard) comeback
[11:00] The simple and cost-effective way Japanese businesspeople are combatting emissions
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Climate Migration
28 september 2023 · 32 min
We humans have lived within a surprisingly narrow range of temperatures for most of our history. But this range? It's slowly and steadily moving north. Lees meer
As the planet warms and weather events become more severe, it's natural to wonder about safety. How do we know it's time to leave our beloved homes and move for good? Where are the so-called climate havens, and do they have infrastructure in place to support a sudden population influx?
On today's show we round out Difficult Decisions Week with two women who are among the first to consider climate change when buying property and laying down roots.
Here's a preview:
[11:00] 3 characteristics to look for in a prospective climate haven
[22:00] The red flags one guest believes will inform her it's time to go for good
[27:00] Even in 2023, Americans continue to move toward both heat and coastlines. At what point is doing so no longer a solid financial investment?
[30:00] Advice for listeners considering a proactive climate move
Further reading/Resources mentioned:
How Climate Migration Will Reshape America (via The New York Times)
The Girl Next Door Podcast
RisingShining.com
The Creeks Will Rise by William Becker
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Climate Change And Family Planning
26 september 2023 · 25 min
Difficult truth time: A child born today will live on a planet that’s hotter than it has ever been since human civilization developed. And us humans? We’re the ones who created this problem. Lees meer
According to one study, each child born in the United States adds thousands of tons of carbon to their parents’ lifetime carbon legacy. While some would-be parents rightly question whether it’s ethical to have children and thus contribute to our global warming woes, others wonder whether it’s fair *to the child* to bring them into a world with such an uncertain - and perhaps unstable - future.
The decision to have a family is a profoundly emotional and personal one that’s made more complex with looming climate threats. It's Difficult Decisions Week on the podcast and on today's show my guests and I tackle the most difficult one of all: family planning in the era of climate change.
Here's a preview:
[9:00] Breaking down the carbon emissions numbers and adding in legacy
[12:00] Is it ethical to bring a child into a world that’s rapidly warming?
[14:00] Thoughts on intentionally having children and raising them to be stewards of the planet
[20:00] The paradox of privilege: if we’re privileged enough to not feel the effects of climate change, can/should we go on living as usual?
[24:00] It all comes down to hope. How hopeful are you?
Further Reading:
Should You Not Have Kids Because Of Climate Change? It’s Complicated. (via The Washington Post)
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HEADLINES: A Busy Week In New York
22 september 2023 · 14 min
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, September 22 2023: Lees meer
[00:30] Updates from the Climate Ambition Summit
[2:00] Climate protesters march in Manhattan
[4:00] California sues fossil fuels giants
[11:00] Dogs are joining the conservation movement
Resources mentioned:
Working Dogs For Conservation
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A Better Bread
21 september 2023 · 35 min
Sourdough bread is alchemy personified, as just 3 ingredients — flour, salt, and water — transform themselves into a delicious food item that also happens to be insanely healthy. Yet despite centuries of sourdough wisdom, 21st century bread is made with dozens of unnecessary (and perhaps unsafe) additives. And those microbiome benefits that sourdough boasts? Sadly, modern bread has none. Lees meer
Today in honor of #SourdoughSeptember: A conversation with professional bakers Ed and Natasha Tatton about the reasons why we should all be eating sourdough on the regular (and how, too, to get started on your own sourdough baking journey if the mood strikes).
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[5:00] Sourdough isn't a skill, it's an understanding
[9:00] Sour-faux? Loaves at the supermarket may say "sourdough" but are a-lyin'
[15:00] Not everyone should bake sourdough, but everyone should be eating it: Breaking down the (numerous) health benefits of fermented foods
[22:00] Sourdough starters were once passed down as wedding gifts. Here's everything you need to know about your "low-maintenance pet"
[29:00] Pro tips for sourdough success from professional bakers
Resources mentioned:
The Real Bread Campaign
Brod & Taylor
Blue Zones documentary (via Netflix)
Episode #403: The Processed Food Problem
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The Processed Food Problem
19 september 2023 · 33 min
About 60 percent of the foods Americans eat these days are processed, and diet-related illnesses are the leading cause of mortality in the USA. If you’re like most people you may be spending your hard-earned dollars on food you’ve been told is healthy and safe but simply isn't. Lees meer
Amidst both all the conflicting diet information and all the greenwashing it has never been more important to pay attention to what's in our food. On today's show we discuss the processed food problem by zeroing in on 3 specific additives we should be on the lookout for the next time we venture into the grocery store.
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[4:30] Is processing the problem, or is it the additives?
[7:30] Why 'Generally Recognized As Safe' is ridiculously unsafe
[15:00] Red 3, Yellow 4, and everything you need to know about artificial food dyes
[18:00] The connection between the benzoates and hyperactivity
[24:00] What on earth is potassium bromate? Here's the simplest way to avoid this bread additive
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HEADLINES: Dating Debt
15 september 2023 · 15 min
The enviro-news you need to know for Friday, September 15 2023: Lees meer
[00:30] Biden blocks oil drilling in Arctic Alaska (yay!). But don't forget about Willow ...
[3:30] Extreme heat and indoor recess
[9:00] A (gorgeous) once-extinct bird is reintroduced to New Zealand
[13:00] Millennials are racking up 'romantic debt' in the pursuit of love
Resources mentioned:
A Rare Pair of Chicks for the Exotic and Endangered Takahe Into The Wild
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Building Experiential Wealth
14 september 2023 · 38 min
Our experiences - the big trips, the small moments of joy, and everything in between - are the real wealth of our lives. So why is it that we consistently fail to do the things we're yearning to do? And how can we live lives that are experientially rich despite the daily grind? Lees meer
Today's show is a conversation with authors Bridget Hilton and Joe Huff about how to treat time as our most valuable currency while it's still on our side.
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[4:00] How to accurately measure the importance of experiences in a capitalist society
[12:00] Experiences yield wealth, yet so few of us fully live. Here are the top reasons why, according to a study of over 20K individuals
[15:30] Fear holding you back? Do this!
[19:00] Shake yourself awake to what really matters (and don't fall back asleep!) with these 2 resources
[31:00] 3 ways to avoid regrets by keeping yourself accountable
Resources mentioned:
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Experiential Billionaire: Build a Life Rich in Experiences and Die With No Regrets
Get your own (free!) Memento Mori Calendar
Episode #362: Living On Purpose
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Reclaiming Your Weekends
12 september 2023 · 38 min
For many, weekends are for chores. They're also for carting kids to sports games and getting caught up on errands. But amidst all that driving and laundering, where are the opportunities to rest, rejuvenate, and fully live our lives? Lees meer
Feeling rested is so much more than a good night's sleep and on today's show we discuss research-backed ways to reclaim your time and wellness by making weekends work for you.
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[3:00] Connections between work, busyness, and feeding the capitalist engine
[5:00] The 7 types of rest our bodies and minds need
[20:00] What research says about the benefits of active recreation as opposed to passive recreation
[24:00] Thoughts on playing catch up on the weekends: Can we minimize our weekend chores?
[29:00] Whatever happened to blue laws? Making a case for jumping off the work-spend hamster wheel, at least on the weekend
[33:00] Parents, we simply must: Together let's take a critical look at our children's weekend activities
Resources mentioned:
Take Dr. Dalton-Smith's free rest quiz
Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity by Sandra Dalton-Smith
The Weekend Effect: The Life-Changing Benefits of Taking Two Days Off by Katrina Onstad
Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey
Episode #354: Edit Your Life
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HEADLINES: Groundwater
8 september 2023 · 16 min
The enviro-news you need to know about for Friday, September 8 2023: Lees meer
[00:30] 3 cheers for the rise of tiny forests
[5:00] What sea ice loss means for emperor penguins
[10:00] We're running out of groundwater ...
[14:00] Revisiting climate havens
Resources mentioned:
Episode #137: 5 Facts About The Global Water Crisis
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Buying For Life
7 september 2023 · 36 min
We live in a world that's always trying to sell us more stuff, and much of it is junk. Enter environmental degradation, wasted money, unnecessary headaches, and clutter. Lots of clutter. Lees meer
Today we continue this week's Buy Just Once theme with BuyMeOnce.com founder Tara Button, who's here to lay bare the tenets of what she terms 'mindful curation'.
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[7:00] Exactly how our ultra-commercialized world leaves us broke and lonely
[12:00] Examining the discrepancy between the "poor premium" and consumer rights
[23:00] 4 fixability elements to look for when researching appliances and electronics
[28:00] Thoughts on trust and brand loyalty at a time when consumer confidence is at an all-time low
Resources mentioned:
A Life Less Throwaway: The Lost Art of Buying for Life by Tara Button
Citizens: Why the Key to Fixing Everything is All by John Alexander
Blendtec blender
Well Rigged
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Grandma Wisdom
5 september 2023 · 39 min
These days, durable and long-lasting products often seem like elusive unicorns. But they do exist, and finding them is a 2-step process. Lees meer
First, it's imperative that we check our collective predisposition for disposability at the curb. Second, we must learn insider tricks for discerning the buy-for-life products from the cheap junk that lines store shelves. Enter Buy Just Once Week!
On today's show sustainability educator Sophie Jungbauer suggests practical ways for adopting our grandmothers' mindsets when it comes to sourcing and caring for must-have household items.
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[3:00] What exactly does 'quality' look like IRL?
[10:30] Musings on consumerism and its consequences
[14:00] Does "American Made" mean anything in terms of durability?
[25:00] Getting in the habit of asking yourself, "Did my grandma have this?"
[28:00] Quality over quantity! The #1 minimalist mindset shift that must first happen before conscious consumption can take place
[35:00] Pyrex, stainless steel, and more: 5 Buy Just Once items for your kitchen
Resources mentioned:
Episode #222: Everything Faux Leather
Episode #396: The C Word
Griswold cast iron
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HEADLINES: Fast Fashion Unites
1 september 2023 · 14 min
The enviro-news you need to know about for Friday, September 1 2023: Lees meer
[00:30] What you need to know about the new deal between Shein and Forever 21
[4:30] China says Japan's seafood is unsafe. What does science say?
[11:00] 3 cheers for windsails made especially for cargo ships
[13:30] Renewable propane is here (!!)
Resources mentioned:
Nullker.com
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Keeping Clutter Out
31 augustus 2023 · 31 min
Yes, clutter is always going to accumulate. But there are ways to prevent at least some of it from entering our homes, and we're chatting about 3 of those ways today. Lees meer
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[2:00] Our decluttering challenge wrap-up
[10:00] Browse, don't buy!
[16:30] Rocks, pebbles, and your personal Chuck It List
[25:30] Contentment is being satisfied with what you have. Enter the Don't Want List
Resources mentioned:
Episode #376: When Everything's A Favorite
Episode #397: What Organizers Do
Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management For Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
Expand Your Don’t Want List (via Becoming Minimalist)
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What Organizers Do
29 augustus 2023 · 38 min
People are naturally curious about the homes of professional organizers. On today's show author Shira Gill divulges 5 high-impact organizing tips straight from the mouths of fellow professional organizers. Lees meer
Here's a preview of the insider tricks we're discussing today:
[10:30] Don't shop for a mansion if you live in a cottage!
[16:00] Display what's beautiful; conceal what isn't
[20:00] Ditch the product packaging for reduced visual clutter
[23:00] When in doubt, decant
[35:00] Elevate your neglected spaces
Resources mentioned:
Episode #217: Organized Entryway Ideas
Organized Living: Solutions and Inspiration for Your Home
HGTV Is Making Our Homes Boring And Us Sad, One Study Says (via The Washington Post)
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HEADLINES: Caring about Coral
25 augustus 2023 · 16 min
The enviro-news you need to know about for Friday, August 25 2023: Lees meer
[00:30] What’s happening to South Florida’s coral reefs (and why you should care)
[4:00] Don't call it a comeback: The golden lion tamarin's rebound
[6:00] The richest Americans account for 40% of US emissions, but not for the reasons you may expect
[11:00] The connection between air pollution and the silent pandemic, a.k.a. antibiotic resistance
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The C Word (Cancer!)
24 augustus 2023 · 41 min
Since the dawn of the chemical era more than 300,000 chemicals have been invented, and many are made from oil and natural gas. While some manufactured chemicals have indeed provided benefit (Disinfectants! Antibiotics!), they have also caused great harm. Manufactured chemicals pollute every corner of the planet. They kill bees, fish, and mammals. They nearly destroyed the ozone and, yes, they give us cancer. Lees meer
Many types of cancer are on the rise in the US, and one explanation for this increase lies in our world of chemicals. On today's show environmental investigative reporter Kristina Marusic identifies the harmful environmental exposures linked to cancer; she also provides a step-by-step roadmap for reducing your cancer risk.
Here's a preview:
[2:00] Breaking down exactly what's happening with cancer rates around the world and why
[12:00] The 3 Ps: 3 categories of pollutants that have clear links to childhood cancer
[20:00] Pay special attention to these preventable environmental exposures if you have children
[24:00] Revisiting the personal care product conundrum
[28:00] The harmful environmental exposures you should zero in on at your child's daycare or school
[36:00] In defense of being a loudmouth: You've been given a voice; here's how to best use it
Resources mentioned:
A New War on Cancer: The Unlikely Heroes Revolutionizing Prevention
Sample letters to send to your child's school and school board (via Non-Toxic Communities)
The Cancer Free Economy Network
The EWG's Healthy Living App
Silent Spring Institute
The Center for Health, Environment, and Justice
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Lifestyle Creep
22 augustus 2023 · 35 min
Spend more money than necessary on non-essential upgrades? You're not alone. Lees meer
Lifestyle creep is often related to status, and its prevalence may indeed be bolstered by a perceived sense of lack. On today's show financial educator Kara Perez offers her best tips for combatting unintentional lifestyle creep in the day-to-day.
Here’s a preview:
[3:00] When Latte Factors and Treat Yo’self! intersect: At what point do treats become lifestyle inflation?
[9:00] The Number One question to ask if you suspect you’re defining your self-worth by others’ standards
[16:00] Applying “You can’t be what you can’t see” to money decisions
[20:00] 2 ways to bring your confidence back to awesome when you feel ‘less than’ (without buying something new)
[26:00] Don’t call it a budget, call it a spending plan: The super smart way to track spending without that complicated spreadsheet
Resources mentioned:
Kara on YouTube
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