101 Ways To Save The Planet Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:49:57 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1186820 en-us © 2026 101 Ways To Save The Planet yes 2967b242-f0c4-574b-8a8c-fb24f449a32d Bonnie & Madeleine episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Bonnie & Madeleine https://storage.buzzsprout.com/np708y7l9ze37lucxk7dqsi8j2g3?.jpg 101 Ways To Save The Planet Podcast Finale: Cheers to Green Conversations and New Beginnings. Podcast Finale: Cheers to Green Conversations and New Beginnings. Hey everyone, in today's episode we’re sharing some bittersweet news - this will be our last episode of 101 Ways to Save the Planet. It's been an amazing and inspiring journey, but it's time to move on to new life aspirations and adventures. We've had some real heart-to-heart chats, learned a lot, and connected with values-aligned people like you along the way. While life changes and busy schedules have made it tough to keep going, we're so grateful for the memories and lessons.

Looking ahead, we're excited about new projects, like writing, activism, and even building a solar-powered resort in Indonesia! While this may be goodbye for now, we hope our podcast has left a positive impact on you and that you will remain an active part of our community. Let's stay connected and keep making a difference together. Cheers to a brighter tomorrow!

A few takeaways you'll get from this episode:

  • The importance of community-led efforts in climate solutions and keeping the faith in humanity's better nature.
  • How continuing environmental education, sharing experiences, and passing on lessons to our children can instil a sense of responsibility and environmental consciousness in future generations.
  • The importance of using hopeful and positive storytelling in addressing climate change.

Our favourite quote:

"The stories I’m endeavouring to write will paint a very hopeful future and provide a really beautiful picture so that we can start believing in THAT image and moving toward that image." - Bonnie

Learn more:

]]> Hey everyone, in today's episode we’re sharing some bittersweet news - this will be our last episode of 101 Ways to Save the Planet. It's been an amazing and inspiring journey, but it's time to move on to new life aspirations and adventures. We've had some real heart-to-heart chats, learned a lot, and connected with values-aligned people like you along the way. While life changes and busy schedules have made it tough to keep going, we're so grateful for the memories and lessons.

Looking ahead, we're excited about new projects, like writing, activism, and even building a solar-powered resort in Indonesia! While this may be goodbye for now, we hope our podcast has left a positive impact on you and that you will remain an active part of our community. Let's stay connected and keep making a difference together. Cheers to a brighter tomorrow!

A few takeaways you'll get from this episode:

  • The importance of community-led efforts in climate solutions and keeping the faith in humanity's better nature.
  • How continuing environmental education, sharing experiences, and passing on lessons to our children can instil a sense of responsibility and environmental consciousness in future generations.
  • The importance of using hopeful and positive storytelling in addressing climate change.

Our favourite quote:

"The stories I’m endeavouring to write will paint a very hopeful future and provide a really beautiful picture so that we can start believing in THAT image and moving toward that image." - Bonnie

Learn more:

]]> Bonnie & Madeleine Buzzsprout-14665870 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -0400 1787 3 15 full false Building With Natural And Materials Building With Natural And Materials In today's podcast, Simon Gonzalez, a third-generation natural builder, discusses the global potential of natural building using materials like cob and adobe. He introduces the concept of "outposts" for showcasing the potential of these often ancient techniques, emphasises regional education, and addresses logistical challenges in today’s world, including legal obstacles. Simon dispels myths about the resilience of natural materials, explores practical applications in urban settings, and promotes a sustainable, pod-style approach to building.

We encourage our audience to support this podcast's mission for climate solutions through likes, reviews, and subscriptions!

A few takeaways you'll get from this episode:

  • The importance of widespread adoption of natural building methods globally
  • How using material alternatives like cob, adobe, and plaster results in more sustainable structures (and benefits health as well!)
  • How people can access education and workshops related to natural building methods
  • The concept of "pod style" building - where structures are built incrementally to meet immediate needs and allow for gradual growth over time

Our favourite quote:

"Natural buildings are antimicrobial and antifungal. There's a long list of healthy attributes to using these products!" - Simon Gonzalez

Learn more:

]]> In today's podcast, Simon Gonzalez, a third-generation natural builder, discusses the global potential of natural building using materials like cob and adobe. He introduces the concept of "outposts" for showcasing the potential of these often ancient techniques, emphasises regional education, and addresses logistical challenges in today’s world, including legal obstacles. Simon dispels myths about the resilience of natural materials, explores practical applications in urban settings, and promotes a sustainable, pod-style approach to building.

We encourage our audience to support this podcast's mission for climate solutions through likes, reviews, and subscriptions!

A few takeaways you'll get from this episode:

  • The importance of widespread adoption of natural building methods globally
  • How using material alternatives like cob, adobe, and plaster results in more sustainable structures (and benefits health as well!)
  • How people can access education and workshops related to natural building methods
  • The concept of "pod style" building - where structures are built incrementally to meet immediate needs and allow for gradual growth over time

Our favourite quote:

"Natural buildings are antimicrobial and antifungal. There's a long list of healthy attributes to using these products!" - Simon Gonzalez

Learn more:

]]> Bonnie & Madeleine Buzzsprout-14484841 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0500 2540 3 14 full false Finding your role in the circular economy of the future Finding your role in the circular economy of the future In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Paula Huerta, a licensed architect, sustainability & circular economy consultant, and passionate advocate for environmental solutions. Paula, a friend of Bonnie’s living in Lombok, Indonesia (the island next to Bali), shares how she stays motivated by staying educated and up-to-date on the latest sustainability solutions available and why she is always willing to get her hands dirty to bring those solutions to her own community. Listening to Paula, you can’t help but feel inspired by her never ending passion.

A few takeaways you'll get from this episode: 

  • An explanation of how black soldier flies can help us convert organic waste on a massive scale, converting it into valuable larvae, which can be used as high-protein animal feed
  • The need for more sustainable agricultural practices to maintain a healthy balance between ecosystems
  • Encouragement to take small steps towards sustainability and to connect with like-minded individuals in your community

Our favourite quote:

"When you're beginning and don't know how to start, the best way is to see what others are doing and offer your help." - Paula

Learn more:

]]> In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Paula Huerta, a licensed architect, sustainability & circular economy consultant, and passionate advocate for environmental solutions. Paula, a friend of Bonnie’s living in Lombok, Indonesia (the island next to Bali), shares how she stays motivated by staying educated and up-to-date on the latest sustainability solutions available and why she is always willing to get her hands dirty to bring those solutions to her own community. Listening to Paula, you can’t help but feel inspired by her never ending passion.

A few takeaways you'll get from this episode: 

  • An explanation of how black soldier flies can help us convert organic waste on a massive scale, converting it into valuable larvae, which can be used as high-protein animal feed
  • The need for more sustainable agricultural practices to maintain a healthy balance between ecosystems
  • Encouragement to take small steps towards sustainability and to connect with like-minded individuals in your community

Our favourite quote:

"When you're beginning and don't know how to start, the best way is to see what others are doing and offer your help." - Paula

Learn more:

]]> Bonnie & Madeleine Buzzsprout-14387431 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0500 2615 3 13 full false Green-ifying your life: Christmas Edition Green-ifying your life: Christmas Edition Happy December Everyone! We are taking a short holiday break for the rest of the month, but before we go, we're sharing some quick tips for a conscious and ethical holiday season.

In this episode, we cover some ideas for eco-friendly gifts, like refillable beauty products and second-hand or more sustainably-made clothes. We also talk about the charm of homemade gifts - like Madeleine's special hot chocolate mix! - as well as some great alternatives to Amazon for online shopping. Plus, we explore unique alternatives for cards and wrapping, like seed paper and reused artwork.

Remember, it's not about perfection—it's about making a positive impact. So, pick up just one idea and let us know which one you bring to life this holiday season. Cheers to a conscious and joyful celebration! 🌍✨

A few takeaways you will get from this episode:

  • Our favorite online shopping alternatives to Amazon.
  • Why homemade or experiential gifts make for extra special and unique gifts.
  • What to consider when deciding between live, chopped or plastic  Christmas trees

Some brands we recommend in this episode:

Our favourite quote:

  • "What I love about holidays, birthdays, buying gifts for those you love is when you have a strong value system, it's an opportunity to invite people into this world of conscious consumerism and to challenge 'crunchy' ideas of being eco and instead think about these things a little differently." - Madeleine

Learn more:

]]> Happy December Everyone! We are taking a short holiday break for the rest of the month, but before we go, we're sharing some quick tips for a conscious and ethical holiday season.

In this episode, we cover some ideas for eco-friendly gifts, like refillable beauty products and second-hand or more sustainably-made clothes. We also talk about the charm of homemade gifts - like Madeleine's special hot chocolate mix! - as well as some great alternatives to Amazon for online shopping. Plus, we explore unique alternatives for cards and wrapping, like seed paper and reused artwork.

Remember, it's not about perfection—it's about making a positive impact. So, pick up just one idea and let us know which one you bring to life this holiday season. Cheers to a conscious and joyful celebration! 🌍✨

A few takeaways you will get from this episode:

  • Our favorite online shopping alternatives to Amazon.
  • Why homemade or experiential gifts make for extra special and unique gifts.
  • What to consider when deciding between live, chopped or plastic  Christmas trees

Some brands we recommend in this episode:

Our favourite quote:

  • "What I love about holidays, birthdays, buying gifts for those you love is when you have a strong value system, it's an opportunity to invite people into this world of conscious consumerism and to challenge 'crunchy' ideas of being eco and instead think about these things a little differently." - Madeleine

Learn more:

]]> Bonnie & Madeleine Buzzsprout-14090615 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0500 1697 3 12 full false Switching from cars to electric, autonomous "People Movers" Switching from cars to electric, autonomous "People Movers" In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome Phil Pierce from Zoox, a company working to innovate the future of autonomous, electric “people movers” (don’t call it a car!). Phil is Zoox's senior public policy and safety strategy manager, and talks to us about the path to evolving urban transportation to accommodate more electric, autonomous, and on-demand mobility and fewer gas--powered, accident prone and highway clogging single-driver vehicles. 

Phil discusses the shift from car ownership to shared, eco-friendly transportation options. Zoox envisions safer cities with autonomous vehicles, transit, bikes, and pedestrians sharing roads. Safety is a priority, with Zoox surpassing human-driven standards.

Already, Zoox is testing autonomous rides on public roads in places like Las Vegas (a city that can use as many designated drivers as it can get!), which is a major step toward its future of more widespread use. Read more about it here: https://zoox.com/journal/las-vegas/ 

Join us as we explore Zoox's vision for sustainable, accessible, and enjoyable urban mobility.

A few takeaways you will get from this episode:

  1. Understand the current transportation challenges, encompassing environmental impacts, high fatality rates, and car-dependent infrastructure.
  2. How Zoox strives to create greener cities through reduced reliance on personal vehicles, repurposed infrastructure, and accessible, eco-friendly mobility for underserved neighbourhoods.
  3. How autonomous vehicles can contribute to the transformation of public spaces, making cities more sustainable and enjoyable for all residents.

Our favourite quote:

  • "Over a third of public space in most big cities, like in San Francisco where I live, is dedicated just to parked vehicles. Most of us that own vehicles, our vehicle sits there more than 96% of the time, so it's doing nothing [despite being] this huge investment...and Zoox is just a really great solution." - Phil Pierce

Learn more:

Visit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com 

]]> In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome Phil Pierce from Zoox, a company working to innovate the future of autonomous, electric “people movers” (don’t call it a car!). Phil is Zoox's senior public policy and safety strategy manager, and talks to us about the path to evolving urban transportation to accommodate more electric, autonomous, and on-demand mobility and fewer gas--powered, accident prone and highway clogging single-driver vehicles. 

Phil discusses the shift from car ownership to shared, eco-friendly transportation options. Zoox envisions safer cities with autonomous vehicles, transit, bikes, and pedestrians sharing roads. Safety is a priority, with Zoox surpassing human-driven standards.

Already, Zoox is testing autonomous rides on public roads in places like Las Vegas (a city that can use as many designated drivers as it can get!), which is a major step toward its future of more widespread use. Read more about it here: https://zoox.com/journal/las-vegas/ 

Join us as we explore Zoox's vision for sustainable, accessible, and enjoyable urban mobility.

A few takeaways you will get from this episode:

  1. Understand the current transportation challenges, encompassing environmental impacts, high fatality rates, and car-dependent infrastructure.
  2. How Zoox strives to create greener cities through reduced reliance on personal vehicles, repurposed infrastructure, and accessible, eco-friendly mobility for underserved neighbourhoods.
  3. How autonomous vehicles can contribute to the transformation of public spaces, making cities more sustainable and enjoyable for all residents.

Our favourite quote:

  • "Over a third of public space in most big cities, like in San Francisco where I live, is dedicated just to parked vehicles. Most of us that own vehicles, our vehicle sits there more than 96% of the time, so it's doing nothing [despite being] this huge investment...and Zoox is just a really great solution." - Phil Pierce

Learn more:

Visit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com 

]]> Bonnie & Madeleine Buzzsprout-14009925 Tue, 21 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0500 2222 3 12 full false Green-ifying your life room-by-room: Kitchen edition Green-ifying your life room-by-room: Kitchen edition In this podcast episode, we focus on how to make our kitchens more environmentally friendly spaces. We believe the key to achieving a greener lifestyle lies in gradual steps and educating ourselves over time. Today, we're excited to share the practical tips we've learned for reducing waste and energy consumption in our kitchens. 

The main topics we'll cover include waste-free kitchen products,  non-toxic cleaning solutions, composting and recycling, making sustainable coffee choices, and improving energy efficiency. We also want to encourage you to share your ideas and feedback with us because we truly believe that even small changes can have a significant positive impact on the environment.


A few takeaways you will get from this episode:

  • How to start small and begin with manageable changes in your kitchen.
  • How to minimize waste through things like compostable sponges, sustainable products, and reusing containers.
  • Why it’s important to support eco-minded brands, use appliances efficiently, and be mindful of composting and recycling rules.

Some brands we recommend in this episode:

Our favourite quotes:

  • "As individuals, truly one of the biggest impacts that we can have starts in the kitchen in what we choose to eat." - Bonnie
  • "Buying in bulk...is a great way to minimize the plastic you're using." - Madeleine

Get in touch:

]]> In this podcast episode, we focus on how to make our kitchens more environmentally friendly spaces. We believe the key to achieving a greener lifestyle lies in gradual steps and educating ourselves over time. Today, we're excited to share the practical tips we've learned for reducing waste and energy consumption in our kitchens. 

The main topics we'll cover include waste-free kitchen products,  non-toxic cleaning solutions, composting and recycling, making sustainable coffee choices, and improving energy efficiency. We also want to encourage you to share your ideas and feedback with us because we truly believe that even small changes can have a significant positive impact on the environment.


A few takeaways you will get from this episode:

  • How to start small and begin with manageable changes in your kitchen.
  • How to minimize waste through things like compostable sponges, sustainable products, and reusing containers.
  • Why it’s important to support eco-minded brands, use appliances efficiently, and be mindful of composting and recycling rules.

Some brands we recommend in this episode:

Our favourite quotes:

  • "As individuals, truly one of the biggest impacts that we can have starts in the kitchen in what we choose to eat." - Bonnie
  • "Buying in bulk...is a great way to minimize the plastic you're using." - Madeleine

Get in touch:

]]> Bonnie & Madeleine Buzzsprout-13916760 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500 2017 3 9 full false Part 2: Talking about what climate change means to us…personally Part 2: Talking about what climate change means to us…personally We're back with Climate Communications and Policy expert, Will Hackman, for part two of our conversation. If you haven't heard part one, we recommend going back to check it out and get the full picture on how we can improve climate communications to mobilize more public action.

In this episode, we discuss how to stay positive while communicating the facts, and to remember the role that kindness and compassion can play in moving toward a collaborative mindset. We talk about how climate change work isn’t about the little steps individuals take to reduce their carbon footprint, but about policy above all, which is why getting involved in our local governments and communities and voting for leaders who care about climate change is essential.

A few takeaways you will get from this episode:

  • Why it's essential to move beyond oversimplified views of climate change and understand its complexity and the many different ways it impacts different people
  • Why voting for climate-conscious leaders is a crucial step in preparing communities to adapt to the impacts of climate change
  • Why it is no longer ok for ANY elected official to act surprised when catastrophic weather events caused by climate change impact their constituents

Our favourite quote:

"I think it’s quite an optimistic message to think about how we become resilient and how we adapt where we live to climate change now and in the future…if you truly try to imagine how you will live in the future if we achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement…it is an almost UTOPIAN vision of the future.”   - Will Hackman

Learn more:

Visit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com 

]]> We're back with Climate Communications and Policy expert, Will Hackman, for part two of our conversation. If you haven't heard part one, we recommend going back to check it out and get the full picture on how we can improve climate communications to mobilize more public action.

In this episode, we discuss how to stay positive while communicating the facts, and to remember the role that kindness and compassion can play in moving toward a collaborative mindset. We talk about how climate change work isn’t about the little steps individuals take to reduce their carbon footprint, but about policy above all, which is why getting involved in our local governments and communities and voting for leaders who care about climate change is essential.

A few takeaways you will get from this episode:

  • Why it's essential to move beyond oversimplified views of climate change and understand its complexity and the many different ways it impacts different people
  • Why voting for climate-conscious leaders is a crucial step in preparing communities to adapt to the impacts of climate change
  • Why it is no longer ok for ANY elected official to act surprised when catastrophic weather events caused by climate change impact their constituents

Our favourite quote:

"I think it’s quite an optimistic message to think about how we become resilient and how we adapt where we live to climate change now and in the future…if you truly try to imagine how you will live in the future if we achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement…it is an almost UTOPIAN vision of the future.”   - Will Hackman

Learn more:

Visit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com 

]]> Bonnie & Madeleine Buzzsprout-13826368 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400 1898 3 8 full false Talking about what climate change means to us...personally Talking about what climate change means to us...personally In this episode, we're beginning the first part of an exciting two-part interview with a special guest, Will Hackman, a climate conversation and policy expert. Will's work focuses on helping people understand and discuss complex climate change issues in a way that feels personally relevant. 

Our conversation touches on the need to reframe climate change as a humanity crisis rather than just an environmental one. We also discuss the importance of issue identification, rejecting disempowering "world burning" narratives, and using messages that resonate with people's everyday lives to bridge the gap with those who may not see climate change as a serious threat.

A few takeaways you will get from this episode:

  • How to make climate change a more personal and relatable approach
  • How to shift the narrative from a climate crisis to a humanity crisis
  • How important it is to achieve issue identification in climate advocacy
  • How to start climate action at home

Our favourite quote:

"The Earth doesn't care whether or not we are saved, we are trying to save ourselves." - Will Hackman

Learn more:

  • Follow Will (and take part in his #ClimateChangeMeans IG challenge) here: https://www.instagram.com/hackman.will
  • Listen to Will's TED Talk here: www.willhackman.com 
  • Connect with us on Instagram @101wayspod
  • Visit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com 
]]> In this episode, we're beginning the first part of an exciting two-part interview with a special guest, Will Hackman, a climate conversation and policy expert. Will's work focuses on helping people understand and discuss complex climate change issues in a way that feels personally relevant. 

Our conversation touches on the need to reframe climate change as a humanity crisis rather than just an environmental one. We also discuss the importance of issue identification, rejecting disempowering "world burning" narratives, and using messages that resonate with people's everyday lives to bridge the gap with those who may not see climate change as a serious threat.

A few takeaways you will get from this episode:

  • How to make climate change a more personal and relatable approach
  • How to shift the narrative from a climate crisis to a humanity crisis
  • How important it is to achieve issue identification in climate advocacy
  • How to start climate action at home

Our favourite quote:

"The Earth doesn't care whether or not we are saved, we are trying to save ourselves." - Will Hackman

Learn more:

  • Follow Will (and take part in his #ClimateChangeMeans IG challenge) here: https://www.instagram.com/hackman.will
  • Listen to Will's TED Talk here: www.willhackman.com 
  • Connect with us on Instagram @101wayspod
  • Visit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com 
]]> Bonnie & Madeleine Buzzsprout-13748736 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0400 1790 3 8 full false Finding the places that lead us to our eco-community Finding the places that lead us to our eco-community In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Laura Yochum, an eco-conscious friend of Madeleine's in Los Angeles. Madeleine met Laura at her fantastic refill shop, Prostainable, which she started after leaving a long corporate career in the beauty industry. Now Laura, who is certified by the Permaculture Academy of Los Angeles, is on a mission to help others minimize their environmental impact through the products she sells at her store. During our conversation, Laura shares her hopeful vision for the future, focusing on raising awareness and doing what we can to make sustainable choices and cut down on waste.

A few takeaways you will get from this episode:

  • How we can try and limit plastic waste in our day-to-day lives
  • How important it is to have a community of people around you who share your environmental values
  • How stores like Prostainable give us choices while helping us build community

Our favourite quote:

"You're being mindful and that's already more than half the battle." - Laura.

Learn more:

]]> In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Laura Yochum, an eco-conscious friend of Madeleine's in Los Angeles. Madeleine met Laura at her fantastic refill shop, Prostainable, which she started after leaving a long corporate career in the beauty industry. Now Laura, who is certified by the Permaculture Academy of Los Angeles, is on a mission to help others minimize their environmental impact through the products she sells at her store. During our conversation, Laura shares her hopeful vision for the future, focusing on raising awareness and doing what we can to make sustainable choices and cut down on waste.

A few takeaways you will get from this episode:

  • How we can try and limit plastic waste in our day-to-day lives
  • How important it is to have a community of people around you who share your environmental values
  • How stores like Prostainable give us choices while helping us build community

Our favourite quote:

"You're being mindful and that's already more than half the battle." - Laura.

Learn more:

]]> Bonnie & Madeleine Buzzsprout-13661254 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 22:00:00 -0400 2525 full false Green-ifying your life room-by-room: Bathroom edition Green-ifying your life room-by-room: Bathroom edition In today’s episode, we delve into the simple and accessible eco-friendly bathroom hacks that Madeleine and Bonnie have done to reduce their environmental impact. Learn how to make simple cleansers, scrubs and masks from ingredients in your kitchen, apps that make it easier to find products with safe ingredients, and alternatives to paper products we use on the loo. Join us in our journey to a greener bathroom and discover which alternatives you might be interested in trying to reduce your environmental impact.

A few Takeaways you will get:

  • Bonnie & Madeleine’s favorite kitchen-based skin toner, body scrub, face mask and more
  • How to make cotton face wipes at home
  • How to green-ify your dental health routine

Some brands we recommend in this episode:

Our favorite quote:

We're all in different stages of our planet saving journey. So we have to just be willing to experiment.  - Madeleine 

Learn more:

]]> In today’s episode, we delve into the simple and accessible eco-friendly bathroom hacks that Madeleine and Bonnie have done to reduce their environmental impact. Learn how to make simple cleansers, scrubs and masks from ingredients in your kitchen, apps that make it easier to find products with safe ingredients, and alternatives to paper products we use on the loo. Join us in our journey to a greener bathroom and discover which alternatives you might be interested in trying to reduce your environmental impact.

A few Takeaways you will get:

  • Bonnie & Madeleine’s favorite kitchen-based skin toner, body scrub, face mask and more
  • How to make cotton face wipes at home
  • How to green-ify your dental health routine

Some brands we recommend in this episode:

Our favorite quote:

We're all in different stages of our planet saving journey. So we have to just be willing to experiment.  - Madeleine 

Learn more:

]]> Bonnie & Madeleine Buzzsprout-13611318 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:00:00 -0400 2062 3 6 full false Learning to manage our anxiety and mental wellbeing Learning to manage our anxiety and mental wellbeing In today's episode, Bonnie shares her challenging and transformational journey of moving to Bali, starting a new job, living for the first time in a foreign country, and committing to a new and serious relationship...all at once. During this time, she struggled with acute anxiety and panic attacks and had to develop tools manage it. These tools, she believe, can help so many others fighting through similar mental health challenges at a time when so much is weighing on our collective psyche. We hope her lessons can help you, too.

A few takeaways you'll get from this episode:

  • The "Instagram vs. Reality" of living and working in Bali
  • Insights from Bonnie's personal experiences on how to help someone you love who is struggling with anxiety and / or panic attacks
  • The importance of acknowledging personal struggles, embracing vulnerability, and showing compassion to ourselves

Our favourite quotes:

  • "The vision is that we put down this internal and external policing of who's doing a good enough job and who's not and just open the doors to a welcoming energy." - Madeleine
  • “I think that we take on lots of challenges without acknowledging it in regular life even when you're not moving to a new country.” - Bonnie

Learn more:

]]> In today's episode, Bonnie shares her challenging and transformational journey of moving to Bali, starting a new job, living for the first time in a foreign country, and committing to a new and serious relationship...all at once. During this time, she struggled with acute anxiety and panic attacks and had to develop tools manage it. These tools, she believe, can help so many others fighting through similar mental health challenges at a time when so much is weighing on our collective psyche. We hope her lessons can help you, too.

A few takeaways you'll get from this episode:

  • The "Instagram vs. Reality" of living and working in Bali
  • Insights from Bonnie's personal experiences on how to help someone you love who is struggling with anxiety and / or panic attacks
  • The importance of acknowledging personal struggles, embracing vulnerability, and showing compassion to ourselves

Our favourite quotes:

  • "The vision is that we put down this internal and external policing of who's doing a good enough job and who's not and just open the doors to a welcoming energy." - Madeleine
  • “I think that we take on lots of challenges without acknowledging it in regular life even when you're not moving to a new country.” - Bonnie

Learn more:

]]> Bonnie & Madeleine Buzzsprout-13473249 Mon, 28 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0400 2510 3 5 full false Permanently removing excess carbon from the atmosphere Permanently removing excess carbon from the atmosphere In today’s episode, we introduce you to Charm Industrial, an organization at the forefront of the emerging carbon removal industry, employing a method that you may not have heard of, and yet has been around for millions of years.

Our conversation centers on the need for a more enduring solution – one that goes beyond temporary sequestration (i.e. by using ecosystems as natural carbon sinks) but actually buries captured carbon deep beneath the Earth's surface. Our guests are Charm Industrial’s Head of Market Development & Policy, Nora Cohen and Head of Sales, Harris Cohn..Join us  as Nora and Harris educate us about their method and its fascinating use of an ancient “technology” - photosynthesis! Together, we explore how Charm Industrial is reshaping the landscape of carbon sequestration.

A few key takeaways you'll get from this episode:

  • Why tree planting as a carbon offset is less effective when its not part of a holistic ecosystem restoration approach that includes bringing back animals and regenerating forests.
  • The vision for the future includes carbon removal as a key tool to maintain a livable planet while promoting justice for marginalized communities and creating new jobs that use the same skills of workers currently in fossil fuel industries.
  • How to initiate conversations about climate action and sustainability efforts within your own company or corporation.

Our favorite quotes:

  • “If we at Charm Industrial or other carbon removal companies can physically remove carbon from the atmosphere, it is more impactful from a climate perspective than preventing another ton of emissions from occurring.” - Harris Cohn

  • “If you are a corporation that has employees that are engaged and excited to wear that fancy vest with your logo on it and to actually communicate with their coworkers, 100% they're going to solve more problems and move the business forward and actually go make money more than if they were like, I don't really care about where I work or what they stand for.” - Harris Cohn

Learn more:

]]> In today’s episode, we introduce you to Charm Industrial, an organization at the forefront of the emerging carbon removal industry, employing a method that you may not have heard of, and yet has been around for millions of years.

Our conversation centers on the need for a more enduring solution – one that goes beyond temporary sequestration (i.e. by using ecosystems as natural carbon sinks) but actually buries captured carbon deep beneath the Earth's surface. Our guests are Charm Industrial’s Head of Market Development & Policy, Nora Cohen and Head of Sales, Harris Cohn..Join us  as Nora and Harris educate us about their method and its fascinating use of an ancient “technology” - photosynthesis! Together, we explore how Charm Industrial is reshaping the landscape of carbon sequestration.

A few key takeaways you'll get from this episode:

  • Why tree planting as a carbon offset is less effective when its not part of a holistic ecosystem restoration approach that includes bringing back animals and regenerating forests.
  • The vision for the future includes carbon removal as a key tool to maintain a livable planet while promoting justice for marginalized communities and creating new jobs that use the same skills of workers currently in fossil fuel industries.
  • How to initiate conversations about climate action and sustainability efforts within your own company or corporation.

Our favorite quotes:

  • “If we at Charm Industrial or other carbon removal companies can physically remove carbon from the atmosphere, it is more impactful from a climate perspective than preventing another ton of emissions from occurring.” - Harris Cohn

  • “If you are a corporation that has employees that are engaged and excited to wear that fancy vest with your logo on it and to actually communicate with their coworkers, 100% they're going to solve more problems and move the business forward and actually go make money more than if they were like, I don't really care about where I work or what they stand for.” - Harris Cohn

Learn more:

]]> Bonnie & Madeleine Buzzsprout-13392421 Mon, 14 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0400 1752 3 4 full false Creating an army of Earth-loving 8 year olds Creating an army of Earth-loving 8 year olds Welcome to the latest episode of 101 ways to save the planet. Today, we have a special episode as our co-hosts are joined by their partners, Madeleine's husband Brian and Bonnie's partner Marc, to help Madeleine prepare for a presentation to her stepdaughter, Clara's school about how to be a mini eco-warrior. 

If you have little ones in your life, and are unsure about how to encourage them to be environmentally conscious without overwhelming or scaring them, this episode is for you. We'll learn more about the importance of composting, the power of imagery, and how starting small - in your own backyard - is the best place to start. 

A few key takeaways you'll get from this episode:

  1. Discover different ideas to encourage little ones to be eco-warriors - from composting to recycling to using less plastic. 
  2. How to educate children about environmental issues without overwhelming them. 
  3. Other resources for parents or teachers to learn how to support environmental education for the next generation


 Quote:

  • "Visuals are something that stick in your mind more than maybe statistics and facts and figures."

Learn more:

  • Connect with us on Instagram @101wayspod
  • Visit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com
  • Eco-education resource via Green School: https://greeneducators.greenschool.org/ 
]]> Welcome to the latest episode of 101 ways to save the planet. Today, we have a special episode as our co-hosts are joined by their partners, Madeleine's husband Brian and Bonnie's partner Marc, to help Madeleine prepare for a presentation to her stepdaughter, Clara's school about how to be a mini eco-warrior. 

If you have little ones in your life, and are unsure about how to encourage them to be environmentally conscious without overwhelming or scaring them, this episode is for you. We'll learn more about the importance of composting, the power of imagery, and how starting small - in your own backyard - is the best place to start. 

A few key takeaways you'll get from this episode:

  1. Discover different ideas to encourage little ones to be eco-warriors - from composting to recycling to using less plastic. 
  2. How to educate children about environmental issues without overwhelming them. 
  3. Other resources for parents or teachers to learn how to support environmental education for the next generation


 Quote:

  • "Visuals are something that stick in your mind more than maybe statistics and facts and figures."

Learn more:

  • Connect with us on Instagram @101wayspod
  • Visit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com
  • Eco-education resource via Green School: https://greeneducators.greenschool.org/ 
]]> Bonnie & Madeleine Buzzsprout-13305950 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 1833 3 3 full false Radically Trusting Indigenous Communities with Health in Harmony Radically Trusting Indigenous Communities with Health in Harmony Welcome to a new day dedicated to saving the planet (but we really mean, saving us). We appreciate you joining us on your journey to live in greater alignment with our precious Earth. Today, we are talking to Health in Harmony’s Chief Innovation and Programs Officer about working with indigenous communities to promote conservation and combat deforestation through a concept called radical listening. 

A few key takeaways you'll get from this episode:

  1. Learn how Health in Harmony follows indigenous community-designed solutions to conservation issues around the world, employing a process called "radical listening," which involves deeply listening to communities and trusting their stated needs and priorities. 
  2. Understand how current perception of interconnected issues (like conservation, healthcare, social justice or women’s rights) as separate creates obstacles for nonprofits to secure vital funding. .
  3. Discover how indigenous communities possess valuable solutions to climate change, as they have nurtured a harmonious relationship with nature for centuries and possess extensive knowledge on environmental protection.

Our favorite quotes:

  1. "And what we've found is in Indonesia, by investing in solutions within the first five years, the rain forest stabilized. And when a rain forest stabilizes, it can start rewilding and regrowing."
  2. "Indigenous peoples and local communities are the best protectors of high-conservation-value, varying forests."

Learn more:

]]> Welcome to a new day dedicated to saving the planet (but we really mean, saving us). We appreciate you joining us on your journey to live in greater alignment with our precious Earth. Today, we are talking to Health in Harmony’s Chief Innovation and Programs Officer about working with indigenous communities to promote conservation and combat deforestation through a concept called radical listening. 

A few key takeaways you'll get from this episode:

  1. Learn how Health in Harmony follows indigenous community-designed solutions to conservation issues around the world, employing a process called "radical listening," which involves deeply listening to communities and trusting their stated needs and priorities. 
  2. Understand how current perception of interconnected issues (like conservation, healthcare, social justice or women’s rights) as separate creates obstacles for nonprofits to secure vital funding. .
  3. Discover how indigenous communities possess valuable solutions to climate change, as they have nurtured a harmonious relationship with nature for centuries and possess extensive knowledge on environmental protection.

Our favorite quotes:

  1. "And what we've found is in Indonesia, by investing in solutions within the first five years, the rain forest stabilized. And when a rain forest stabilizes, it can start rewilding and regrowing."
  2. "Indigenous peoples and local communities are the best protectors of high-conservation-value, varying forests."

Learn more:

]]> Bonnie & Madeleine Buzzsprout-13221845 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2338 3 2 full false Supporting mothers to parent sustainably Supporting mothers to parent sustainably Welcome back to the re-launch of 101 Ways To Save The Planet! We know we've been away for a while, but we're so excited to be back and once again helping all our listeners find their own planet-saving journey. Today, we're diving into a topic that's close to our hearts: Madeleine's journey as a mom and her commitment to being a more sustainable parent. We'll talk about the choices she's making, the challenges she's facing, and the struggle of finding a supportive community. Trust us, it's not always easy, but we'll cover all of it. So stick around!

A few key takeaways you'll get from this episode:

  1. Madeleine's vision for the future of mothering in community with other women helping each other to raise our children.
  2. How to be encouraging and compassionate, never judgey, when talking to other mothers about sustainable and conscious parenting.
  3. Being patient with yourself by starting where you are and making smaller, sustainable changes, not comparing your own parenting journey to others. 

Our favorite quote:

"I think that you can't protect someone from their own self-inflicting guilt...You can't take responsibility for that." - Madeleine

Learn more:

  • Connect with us on Instagram @101wayspod
  • Visit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com
  • Peanut app: https://www.peanut-app.io/ 
  • Buy Nothing Project: https://buynothingproject.org/ 

Important Time Stamps:

  1. Introduction to today's episode. 0:22
  2. What is your vision for the future as a mom? 3:43
  3. The need for community is still alive and well in moms. 5:52
  4. How do you navigate the no-judgement zone? 11:02
  5. Becoming a mom is an expansion of your capacity. You realize you have more in you.
  6. 17:30
  7. Supporting mothers and cheering on mothers is what we need now. 19:59
  8. Meet yourself where you are within yourself. 22:06
  9. The importance of setting an example and doing things your own way. 26:34
  10. Why you have to come from a place of curiosity, curiosity, and curiosity. 28:42
]]> Welcome back to the re-launch of 101 Ways To Save The Planet! We know we've been away for a while, but we're so excited to be back and once again helping all our listeners find their own planet-saving journey. Today, we're diving into a topic that's close to our hearts: Madeleine's journey as a mom and her commitment to being a more sustainable parent. We'll talk about the choices she's making, the challenges she's facing, and the struggle of finding a supportive community. Trust us, it's not always easy, but we'll cover all of it. So stick around!

A few key takeaways you'll get from this episode:

  1. Madeleine's vision for the future of mothering in community with other women helping each other to raise our children.
  2. How to be encouraging and compassionate, never judgey, when talking to other mothers about sustainable and conscious parenting.
  3. Being patient with yourself by starting where you are and making smaller, sustainable changes, not comparing your own parenting journey to others. 

Our favorite quote:

"I think that you can't protect someone from their own self-inflicting guilt...You can't take responsibility for that." - Madeleine

Learn more:

  • Connect with us on Instagram @101wayspod
  • Visit our website: www.savetheplanetpodcast.com
  • Peanut app: https://www.peanut-app.io/ 
  • Buy Nothing Project: https://buynothingproject.org/ 

Important Time Stamps:

  1. Introduction to today's episode. 0:22
  2. What is your vision for the future as a mom? 3:43
  3. The need for community is still alive and well in moms. 5:52
  4. How do you navigate the no-judgement zone? 11:02
  5. Becoming a mom is an expansion of your capacity. You realize you have more in you.
  6. 17:30
  7. Supporting mothers and cheering on mothers is what we need now. 19:59
  8. Meet yourself where you are within yourself. 22:06
  9. The importance of setting an example and doing things your own way. 26:34
  10. Why you have to come from a place of curiosity, curiosity, and curiosity. 28:42
]]> Bonnie & Madeleine Buzzsprout-13150479 Mon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2035 3 1 full false Saving the Planet by coming back to LOVE, again and again Saving the Planet by coming back to LOVE, again and again While the world is no more in need of our love than it has always been, it does feel like these days it can be hard for us to reconnect to that love in the face of all the heartbreak and devastation of war, pandemics, climate change and tragedy. Because of this, Bonnie and Madeleine are reaching back into their archives for some quotes and inspiration from past guests on how to strengthen our connection to the heart, and why it's more important now than ever!

Show Notes: 

  • A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/76334.A_New_Earth
  • Diana Lang meditation teacher - https://dianalang.com/
  • Farmer's Footprint - https://farmersfootprint.us/


]]> While the world is no more in need of our love than it has always been, it does feel like these days it can be hard for us to reconnect to that love in the face of all the heartbreak and devastation of war, pandemics, climate change and tragedy. Because of this, Bonnie and Madeleine are reaching back into their archives for some quotes and inspiration from past guests on how to strengthen our connection to the heart, and why it's more important now than ever!

Show Notes: 

  • A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/76334.A_New_Earth
  • Diana Lang meditation teacher - https://dianalang.com/
  • Farmer's Footprint - https://farmersfootprint.us/


]]> Buzzsprout-10338026 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0400 2574 2 14 full false Saving the Planet by rapidly transitioning to renewables (with Mark Pop, Founder of Smart Energy Tech) Saving the Planet by rapidly transitioning to renewables (with Mark Pop, Founder of Smart Energy Tech) The idea of creating a heaven on Earth sounds far-fetched, until you start to see the common thread behind global conflicts and societal injustices in our world today: the fossil fuel industry. 

We are an increasingly energy-dependent world, and as long as there exists a finite energy supply, that dependence will consolidate power in the hands of too few. Once we make our energy supply infinite, by transitioning to clean and renewable energy technologies, the balance of power will shift back to the hands of the many. We will finally be able to decide - as a human community - what is best for our planet. 

How do we get there? Today, we talk to life-long renewable energy entrepreneur, Marc Pop, about the journey ahead. 

]]> The idea of creating a heaven on Earth sounds far-fetched, until you start to see the common thread behind global conflicts and societal injustices in our world today: the fossil fuel industry. 

We are an increasingly energy-dependent world, and as long as there exists a finite energy supply, that dependence will consolidate power in the hands of too few. Once we make our energy supply infinite, by transitioning to clean and renewable energy technologies, the balance of power will shift back to the hands of the many. We will finally be able to decide - as a human community - what is best for our planet. 

How do we get there? Today, we talk to life-long renewable energy entrepreneur, Marc Pop, about the journey ahead. 

]]> Buzzsprout-10090959 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3377 2 13 full true How to Save the Planet in 3 Simple Steps (New Year 2022 Episode!) How to Save the Planet in 3 Simple Steps (New Year 2022 Episode!) Since Bonnie and Madeleine started this podcast, they've been working to demonstrate how many different ways there are to save our beautiful planet, and how many "roads in" are available to those looking for a place to start. Still, they understand the idea of tackling climate change at an individual level is daunting. In this episode, they offer their combined wisdom and experience to bring you three simple and foundational steps you can take today to start living a life that is in line with your love for Mama Earth. 

Resources to start your educational journey:

  • Films
    • Don't Look Up , Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/81252357
    • 2040 Film - https://whatsyour2040.com/
    • Our Planet, Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/80049832
  • Books:
    • The Future We Choose - https://bookshop.org/books/the-future-we-choose-surviving-the-climate-crisis/9780525658351
    • Drawdown - https://bookshop.org/books/drawdown-the-most-comprehensive-plan-ever-proposed-to-reverse-global-warming-9780143130444/9780143130444
    • Re:Generation - https://bookshop.org/books/regeneration-ending-the-climate-crisis-in-one-generation/9780143136972
    • Give A Sh*t - https://bookshop.org/books/give-a-sh-t-do-good-live-better-save-the-planet/9780762464487
]]> Since Bonnie and Madeleine started this podcast, they've been working to demonstrate how many different ways there are to save our beautiful planet, and how many "roads in" are available to those looking for a place to start. Still, they understand the idea of tackling climate change at an individual level is daunting. In this episode, they offer their combined wisdom and experience to bring you three simple and foundational steps you can take today to start living a life that is in line with your love for Mama Earth. 

Resources to start your educational journey:

  • Films
    • Don't Look Up , Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/81252357
    • 2040 Film - https://whatsyour2040.com/
    • Our Planet, Netflix - https://www.netflix.com/title/80049832
  • Books:
    • The Future We Choose - https://bookshop.org/books/the-future-we-choose-surviving-the-climate-crisis/9780525658351
    • Drawdown - https://bookshop.org/books/drawdown-the-most-comprehensive-plan-ever-proposed-to-reverse-global-warming-9780143130444/9780143130444
    • Re:Generation - https://bookshop.org/books/regeneration-ending-the-climate-crisis-in-one-generation/9780143136972
    • Give A Sh*t - https://bookshop.org/books/give-a-sh-t-do-good-live-better-save-the-planet/9780762464487
]]> Buzzsprout-9918003 Wed, 19 Jan 2022 21:00:00 -0500 2092 2 12 full true Saving the Planet with Greener Schools (with Leslie Medema, Head of Learning at Green School) Saving the Planet with Greener Schools (with Leslie Medema, Head of Learning at Green School) And now for the episode Bonnie has been DYING to share with you ever since she started working with Green School in October 2020...today Bonnie and Madeleine welcome Leslie Medema, Green School's Head of Learning, to share with listeners all about this incredible and pioneering K12 school (named a 'School of the Future' by the World Economic Forum). Green School, which originated with Green School Bali in 2008 and has since expanded with Green School New Zealand, is on a mission to educate a community of changemakers who will  regenerate our world. Leslie was there in the very early days of Green School Bali, and has played a fundamental role in the design of its curriculum and learning programs. She talks about what that journey was like and why this education model is one that the world needs now more than ever.

Where to find Green School:

More information:

]]> And now for the episode Bonnie has been DYING to share with you ever since she started working with Green School in October 2020...today Bonnie and Madeleine welcome Leslie Medema, Green School's Head of Learning, to share with listeners all about this incredible and pioneering K12 school (named a 'School of the Future' by the World Economic Forum). Green School, which originated with Green School Bali in 2008 and has since expanded with Green School New Zealand, is on a mission to educate a community of changemakers who will  regenerate our world. Leslie was there in the very early days of Green School Bali, and has played a fundamental role in the design of its curriculum and learning programs. She talks about what that journey was like and why this education model is one that the world needs now more than ever.

Where to find Green School:

More information:

]]> Buzzsprout-9599431 Tue, 23 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0500 4243 2 11 full false Saving the Planet by Giving a Shit (with Ashlee Piper, Sustainable Living Expert, Author & TEDx Speaker) Saving the Planet by Giving a Shit (with Ashlee Piper, Sustainable Living Expert, Author & TEDx Speaker) Reporting from the jungles of Bali! Bonnie and Madeleine spend time talking about what's going on at COP26 - and their hopes for action from the 'powers that be' - before bringing it back down to the individual actions level with the help of the TRULY inspirational, sustainable living expert, TEDx speaker and author of the aptly named Give a Shit sustainable and ethical living manual - Ashlee Piper. Ashlee has an incredible ability to make often complicated and overwhelming topics related to sustainability and sustainable living feel accessible, inclusive even fun! 

Where to find Ashlee:

Ethically re-homing / offloading old clothing and other items:


]]> Reporting from the jungles of Bali! Bonnie and Madeleine spend time talking about what's going on at COP26 - and their hopes for action from the 'powers that be' - before bringing it back down to the individual actions level with the help of the TRULY inspirational, sustainable living expert, TEDx speaker and author of the aptly named Give a Shit sustainable and ethical living manual - Ashlee Piper. Ashlee has an incredible ability to make often complicated and overwhelming topics related to sustainability and sustainable living feel accessible, inclusive even fun! 

Where to find Ashlee:

Ethically re-homing / offloading old clothing and other items:


]]> Buzzsprout-9481590 Wed, 03 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0400 4159 2 10 full false Saving the Planet with Vegan Fast Food (with Jeffrey Harris, Co-Founder of Plant Power Fast Food) Saving the Planet with Vegan Fast Food (with Jeffrey Harris, Co-Founder of Plant Power Fast Food) We've said it before and we'll say it again. The biggest AND easiest / most accessible way we can have an impact on climate change and protecting our planet is by making more ethical decisions about the food we put on our plate. This is exactly the motivation that inspire Jeffrey to help co-found Plant Power Fast Food, one of the nation's first vegan, fast food restaurant chains with locations throughout Southern California. We talk to Jeff about how it's not enough to simply offer the world vegan burgers, but we need to do so in an ethical and moral way. And when we do it right, it's so powerful. We can reduce suffering, prevent global deforestation, sequester carbon, reverse climate change and simply connect to our hearts more, simply by making compassionate sustainable food choices!

Where to find Jeff:


]]> We've said it before and we'll say it again. The biggest AND easiest / most accessible way we can have an impact on climate change and protecting our planet is by making more ethical decisions about the food we put on our plate. This is exactly the motivation that inspire Jeffrey to help co-found Plant Power Fast Food, one of the nation's first vegan, fast food restaurant chains with locations throughout Southern California. We talk to Jeff about how it's not enough to simply offer the world vegan burgers, but we need to do so in an ethical and moral way. And when we do it right, it's so powerful. We can reduce suffering, prevent global deforestation, sequester carbon, reverse climate change and simply connect to our hearts more, simply by making compassionate sustainable food choices!

Where to find Jeff:


]]> Buzzsprout-9405951 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 22:00:00 -0400 4048 2 9 full false Saving the Planet by designing better cities (with Alyn Griffiths, author of The Future City) Saving the Planet by designing better cities (with Alyn Griffiths, author of The Future City) What might the city of the future look like, and how might it meet the needs of future generations while limiting damage to our planet's fragile ecosystem? This is the central question of a new book by author, journalist and Scotsman, Alan Griffiths. His book is called “The Future City” -  and is an insightful introduction to the most exciting ideas in urban building and development. It highlights 40 revolutionary projects that address crucial issues in design planning for cities of the future. “The Future City” will be available in stores as of Monday, October 11, and is currently available for order online (link below). After hearing our incredibly hopeful conversation today, we're sure you’ll be running to pick it up!

SHOW NOTES:

Where to find Alyn

Other notes



]]> What might the city of the future look like, and how might it meet the needs of future generations while limiting damage to our planet's fragile ecosystem? This is the central question of a new book by author, journalist and Scotsman, Alan Griffiths. His book is called “The Future City” -  and is an insightful introduction to the most exciting ideas in urban building and development. It highlights 40 revolutionary projects that address crucial issues in design planning for cities of the future. “The Future City” will be available in stores as of Monday, October 11, and is currently available for order online (link below). After hearing our incredibly hopeful conversation today, we're sure you’ll be running to pick it up!

SHOW NOTES:

Where to find Alyn

Other notes



]]> Buzzsprout-9326675 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0400 3321 2 8 full false Saving the Planet by Growing Better Products (with Jasmina Aganovic, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Gingko Bioworks) Saving the Planet by Growing Better Products (with Jasmina Aganovic, Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Gingko Bioworks) Jasmina is a beauty industry pioneer who is passionate about translating innovation into meaningful brands that connect us with the miracle of biology. Her previous company, Mother Dirt, included a line of products focused on the skin microbiome. The hero product restores Ammonia-Oxidizing Bacteria (AOB), which current hygiene practices have stripped from the skin. Now, Jasmina is working with the powerful Ginkgo Foundry to see what we can learn from nature and  harness through microbes for use in the personal care industry.  We talk to Jasmina about the incredible potential of this work and how it reminds us that natural, biological intelligence is the oldest and often most reliable intelligence of all.

Learn more:

  • Website - https://www.ginkgobioworks.com/

Also mentioned:

  • C16 BioSciences (synthetic palm oil) - https://www.c16bio.com/
]]> Jasmina is a beauty industry pioneer who is passionate about translating innovation into meaningful brands that connect us with the miracle of biology. Her previous company, Mother Dirt, included a line of products focused on the skin microbiome. The hero product restores Ammonia-Oxidizing Bacteria (AOB), which current hygiene practices have stripped from the skin. Now, Jasmina is working with the powerful Ginkgo Foundry to see what we can learn from nature and  harness through microbes for use in the personal care industry.  We talk to Jasmina about the incredible potential of this work and how it reminds us that natural, biological intelligence is the oldest and often most reliable intelligence of all.

Learn more:

  • Website - https://www.ginkgobioworks.com/

Also mentioned:

  • C16 BioSciences (synthetic palm oil) - https://www.c16bio.com/
]]> Buzzsprout-9243689 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:00:00 -0400 4373 2 7 full false Saving the Planet through Farm to School Programs (with Krystal Oriadha, Senior Director of Programs and Policy at the National Farm to School Network) Saving the Planet through Farm to School Programs (with Krystal Oriadha, Senior Director of Programs and Policy at the National Farm to School Network) As the Senior Director of Programs and Policy for the National Farm to School Network, Krystal Oriadha leads efforts to connect all communities to holding power in a racially just food system. The National Farm to School Network works to advocate for programs and policies that will allow ALL children, in all school settings across the US, DC and US territories to have access to farm to school programs that enrich their connection to the local community, farmers, and food producers while also providing an unforgettable, hands-on learning experience. As many of our conversations seem to go, we find that the first step in any equity work is to begin with ourself and how we as individuals have internalized systems of oppression. Tune in to hear Krystals first hand experience in changing the world from the inside out, and how you can be a part of this change too.

Resources:
Website: http://www.farmtoschool.org/ (sign their commitment form to pledge your support)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalFarmtoSchoolNetwork/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FarmtoSchool
Krystal Twitter: https://twitter.com/KrystalOriadha
Krystals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krystaloriadha/

uncommon goods: https://www.uncommongoods.com/

]]> As the Senior Director of Programs and Policy for the National Farm to School Network, Krystal Oriadha leads efforts to connect all communities to holding power in a racially just food system. The National Farm to School Network works to advocate for programs and policies that will allow ALL children, in all school settings across the US, DC and US territories to have access to farm to school programs that enrich their connection to the local community, farmers, and food producers while also providing an unforgettable, hands-on learning experience. As many of our conversations seem to go, we find that the first step in any equity work is to begin with ourself and how we as individuals have internalized systems of oppression. Tune in to hear Krystals first hand experience in changing the world from the inside out, and how you can be a part of this change too.

Resources:
Website: http://www.farmtoschool.org/ (sign their commitment form to pledge your support)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalFarmtoSchoolNetwork/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FarmtoSchool
Krystal Twitter: https://twitter.com/KrystalOriadha
Krystals Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krystaloriadha/

uncommon goods: https://www.uncommongoods.com/

]]> Bonnie & Madeleine Buzzsprout-9086480 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -0400 3907 2 6 full false Saving the Planet by Investing in Triple Bottom Lines - People, Profit & Planet (with B Corp Consultant, Mark Frieden) Saving the Planet by Investing in Triple Bottom Lines - People, Profit & Planet (with B Corp Consultant, Mark Frieden) Are all corporations the big baddies behind climate change? Can we have compassion for the human hearts behind those big glossy desks in the corner offices of the world?  Today, we've invited B Corp consultant, Mark Frieden, to clarify what it means to be a B Corp company and why it's important for consumers to support ethical businesses that invest in a triple bottom line - People, Profit and Planet.  We take a peek behind the curtain to better understand the process of becoming a B Corp company and have a frank discussion about transparency and accountability in the business world.

Resource:

Some B Corp Companies we love...

]]> Are all corporations the big baddies behind climate change? Can we have compassion for the human hearts behind those big glossy desks in the corner offices of the world?  Today, we've invited B Corp consultant, Mark Frieden, to clarify what it means to be a B Corp company and why it's important for consumers to support ethical businesses that invest in a triple bottom line - People, Profit and Planet.  We take a peek behind the curtain to better understand the process of becoming a B Corp company and have a frank discussion about transparency and accountability in the business world.

Resource:

Some B Corp Companies we love...

]]> Buzzsprout-9013448 Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -0400 3673 2 5 full false Saving the Planet by Drawing Down Carbon (with Crystal Chissell, Senior Director of Drawdown Communities) Saving the Planet by Drawing Down Carbon (with Crystal Chissell, Senior Director of Drawdown Communities) As Senior Director of new initiative Drawdown Communities, Crystal Chissell leads efforts to produce informational programming and guides to support local, collective climate action. These efforts will focus on scaling adoption of Project Drawdown solutions in a way that values the well-being of all people and nature. Project Drawdown has done a global analysis of the potential of these solutions over a thirty year period. That doesn’t always translate exactly into “here’s what you should do in your community.” So that’s where we have to rely on the expertise of communities around the world. Tune in for Crystal's vision for the future and the amazing energy and optimism she brings to this work!

Resources:

]]> As Senior Director of new initiative Drawdown Communities, Crystal Chissell leads efforts to produce informational programming and guides to support local, collective climate action. These efforts will focus on scaling adoption of Project Drawdown solutions in a way that values the well-being of all people and nature. Project Drawdown has done a global analysis of the potential of these solutions over a thirty year period. That doesn’t always translate exactly into “here’s what you should do in your community.” So that’s where we have to rely on the expertise of communities around the world. Tune in for Crystal's vision for the future and the amazing energy and optimism she brings to this work!

Resources:

]]> Bonnie & Madeleine Buzzsprout-8940669 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 21:00:00 -0400 3613 2 4 full false Saving the Planet by Supporting Travel Destinations (With Jessica Blotter, CEO & Co-Founder of Kind Traveler) Saving the Planet by Supporting Travel Destinations (With Jessica Blotter, CEO & Co-Founder of Kind Traveler) After an inspired trip to Belize, Kind Traveler soon-to-be co-founders, Jessica Blotter and Sean Krejci, were left with a question: How can we make it easy for travelers to give back to the communities and destinations that hey love so that they might able to leave the destination better than before they arrived? The question inspired them to found KindTraveler.com, the world's first Give + Get hotel booking platform that empowers travelers to positively impact local communities and the environment in the destinations they visit. Travelers unlock special rates and perks when they give a $10 nightly donation to a locally vetted charity that positively impacts the visiting destination, or to a charity of choice on Kind Traveler. 100 percent of donations go to charity. 

]]> After an inspired trip to Belize, Kind Traveler soon-to-be co-founders, Jessica Blotter and Sean Krejci, were left with a question: How can we make it easy for travelers to give back to the communities and destinations that hey love so that they might able to leave the destination better than before they arrived? The question inspired them to found KindTraveler.com, the world's first Give + Get hotel booking platform that empowers travelers to positively impact local communities and the environment in the destinations they visit. Travelers unlock special rates and perks when they give a $10 nightly donation to a locally vetted charity that positively impacts the visiting destination, or to a charity of choice on Kind Traveler. 100 percent of donations go to charity. 

]]> Buzzsprout-8869332 Thu, 15 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0400 2843 2 3 full false Saving the Planet by Coming Home to Ourselves (with Transformation Coach, Kim Mellor) Saving the Planet by Coming Home to Ourselves (with Transformation Coach, Kim Mellor) Transformation Coach, Manifesting QUEEN and New Earth leader, Kim Mellor, is on a mission to empower, lead and inspire womxn from all walks of life to uncover their soul, live their truth and own their magic. She does this through her network marketing business Arbonne, her 5 star podcast ‘The Soul Digger’ and her coaching programmes - including her new group coaching programme MAGNETIC - launching July 11!

Prior to doing this work, Kim was a model for more than two decades. Like many of us, she knew there was magic inside of her but never quite knew how to access it. After years of disconnection, she was able to reconnect to herself and become all that she knew she could be.

Today she is living and working remotely from Bali, truly living her dream and pursuing her passion every day to empower others to THEIR highest vision, freedom and joy - elevating consciousness and believing wholeheartedly in a better future for people and the planet.

  • Catch up on The Soul digger podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/929917
  • Follow Kim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimmellor_/
  • Find  her coaching programmes and more: https://www.kimmellor.com/
]]> Transformation Coach, Manifesting QUEEN and New Earth leader, Kim Mellor, is on a mission to empower, lead and inspire womxn from all walks of life to uncover their soul, live their truth and own their magic. She does this through her network marketing business Arbonne, her 5 star podcast ‘The Soul Digger’ and her coaching programmes - including her new group coaching programme MAGNETIC - launching July 11!

Prior to doing this work, Kim was a model for more than two decades. Like many of us, she knew there was magic inside of her but never quite knew how to access it. After years of disconnection, she was able to reconnect to herself and become all that she knew she could be.

Today she is living and working remotely from Bali, truly living her dream and pursuing her passion every day to empower others to THEIR highest vision, freedom and joy - elevating consciousness and believing wholeheartedly in a better future for people and the planet.

  • Catch up on The Soul digger podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/929917
  • Follow Kim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimmellor_/
  • Find  her coaching programmes and more: https://www.kimmellor.com/
]]> Buzzsprout-8792453 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 20:00:00 -0400 3850 2 2 full true Saving the Planet SEASON 2 PREMIERE! (Catching up with our co-hosts) Saving the Planet SEASON 2 PREMIERE! (Catching up with our co-hosts) Madeleine and Bonnie catch up after what has been A YEAR, in so many ways, since the podcast launched. We talk about our own eco-living journeys and how we can work to put down judgement and come back to more love, both for ourselves and for our fellow humans. How by coming back to our hearts we can identify the unique role we each have to play in re-creating our world for the highest possible good.

]]> Madeleine and Bonnie catch up after what has been A YEAR, in so many ways, since the podcast launched. We talk about our own eco-living journeys and how we can work to put down judgement and come back to more love, both for ourselves and for our fellow humans. How by coming back to our hearts we can identify the unique role we each have to play in re-creating our world for the highest possible good.

]]> Buzzsprout-8712989 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0400 2476 2 1 full false Saving the Planet by Regenerative Travel (David Leventhal owner of Playa Viva regenerative resort) Saving the Planet by Regenerative Travel (David Leventhal owner of Playa Viva regenerative resort) David Leventhal walks us through why we need to go beyond “leave no trace” and start to clean up the mess that generations have left. Focusing ourresources when we travel to go towards creating a better future by our impact on the paces we visit. At the heart of this cleanup is the Idea of regeneration. Not just sustaining where we are, but replenishing the people and places that we interact with. We talk about the positive feedback loops built into the dinning and the turtle sanctuary by the presence of guests on the land. Learn how to invest your travel dollars wisely with Regenerative Travel, a network that helps you locate resorts like Playa Viva that are doig this work. 


Where to learn more about playa viva: 

 Website: https://www.playaviva.com/

Their core values: https://www.playaviva.com/about/history

Instagram: @ Playaviva https://www.instagram.com/playaviva/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playaviva

Regenerative Travel: https://www.regenerativetravel.com/


]]> David Leventhal walks us through why we need to go beyond “leave no trace” and start to clean up the mess that generations have left. Focusing ourresources when we travel to go towards creating a better future by our impact on the paces we visit. At the heart of this cleanup is the Idea of regeneration. Not just sustaining where we are, but replenishing the people and places that we interact with. We talk about the positive feedback loops built into the dinning and the turtle sanctuary by the presence of guests on the land. Learn how to invest your travel dollars wisely with Regenerative Travel, a network that helps you locate resorts like Playa Viva that are doig this work. 


Where to learn more about playa viva: 

 Website: https://www.playaviva.com/

Their core values: https://www.playaviva.com/about/history

Instagram: @ Playaviva https://www.instagram.com/playaviva/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playaviva

Regenerative Travel: https://www.regenerativetravel.com/


]]> Buzzsprout-8426027 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0400 2604 1 20 full false Saving the Planet by telling stories with heart (Leia Marasovich, Environmental Storyteller and Content Creator with Farmer's Footprint) Saving the Planet by telling stories with heart (Leia Marasovich, Environmental Storyteller and Content Creator with Farmer's Footprint) Leia Marasovich is telling stories to ignite a revolution of the heart. Her work with Farmer's Footprint brings the humanity back to environmental activism, showcasing the lived experiences of real life farmers with a special focus on those communities that have been historically oppressed. We talk about how you can't bring about real, enduring change without first expanding our love for self, others, and planet. Leia's content is our reminder to always come back to our hearts.

Where to find and support Leia's work:

Farmer's Footprint

Other organizations supporting regenerative agriculture

]]> Leia Marasovich is telling stories to ignite a revolution of the heart. Her work with Farmer's Footprint brings the humanity back to environmental activism, showcasing the lived experiences of real life farmers with a special focus on those communities that have been historically oppressed. We talk about how you can't bring about real, enduring change without first expanding our love for self, others, and planet. Leia's content is our reminder to always come back to our hearts.

Where to find and support Leia's work:

Farmer's Footprint

Other organizations supporting regenerative agriculture

]]> Buzzsprout-8337955 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 21:00:00 -0400 2502 1 19 full false Saving the Planet with Thirst Trap Farming (with Samantha Foxx, founder/mother of Mother's Finest Urban Farm) Saving the Planet with Thirst Trap Farming (with Samantha Foxx, founder/mother of Mother's Finest Urban Farm) This week we speak with the inspiring urban farmer and master bee keeper, Samantha Foxx. Her revolutionary way of farming is equal parts strength, power and looking fly. Her goal? To heal the world. 

“When you’re speaking from the heart that’s the type of effect you have on people, its real, and its intentional, and that’s what farming was. You’re planting a seed and planting something beautiful. So every time I plant a seed I can imagine another family is going to get out there and start doing what I’m doing here with my family. And somebody is going to be healed by what I’m doing here and that intention."

Where to find and support Samantha's work:

]]> This week we speak with the inspiring urban farmer and master bee keeper, Samantha Foxx. Her revolutionary way of farming is equal parts strength, power and looking fly. Her goal? To heal the world. 

“When you’re speaking from the heart that’s the type of effect you have on people, its real, and its intentional, and that’s what farming was. You’re planting a seed and planting something beautiful. So every time I plant a seed I can imagine another family is going to get out there and start doing what I’m doing here with my family. And somebody is going to be healed by what I’m doing here and that intention."

Where to find and support Samantha's work:

]]> Buzzsprout-8248122 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0400 3577 1 18 full false Saving the Planet while keeping it sexy (with New York fashion designer Arielle Taylor) Saving the Planet while keeping it sexy (with New York fashion designer Arielle Taylor) Today we sit down with new york fashion designer Arielle Taylor to shine a light on the effects of the fashion industry on the ecological crisis.  She answers all our questions about what it takes to live our values in our businesses and in our closet. Arielle is a "Zero Waster" a movement of people who are commited to decreasing the amount of trash that they produce by their lifestyle. Join us for this conversation that is sure to inspire you to be more intentional about the way you want to impact the world around you. 

Where to find Arielle and how to support her brand. 

  • Instagram: www.instagram.com/shop_arielle/
  • Website: www.Shop-Arielle.com 
  • On her website: Plastic Free in NYC- A field guide to living less trashy  (open source e-book)
  • Keep questioning your daily decisions
]]> Today we sit down with new york fashion designer Arielle Taylor to shine a light on the effects of the fashion industry on the ecological crisis.  She answers all our questions about what it takes to live our values in our businesses and in our closet. Arielle is a "Zero Waster" a movement of people who are commited to decreasing the amount of trash that they produce by their lifestyle. Join us for this conversation that is sure to inspire you to be more intentional about the way you want to impact the world around you. 

Where to find Arielle and how to support her brand. 

  • Instagram: www.instagram.com/shop_arielle/
  • Website: www.Shop-Arielle.com 
  • On her website: Plastic Free in NYC- A field guide to living less trashy  (open source e-book)
  • Keep questioning your daily decisions
]]> Buzzsprout-8116610 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0500 3518 1 17 full false Saving the planet by combatting climate anxiety (with Clover Hogan, founder of Force of Nature) Saving the planet by combatting climate anxiety (with Clover Hogan, founder of Force of Nature) Find out how bringing awareness to the anxiety that arises when we face the ecological crisis can be the first and often most important step in helping us to save the planet. “If the story in my head is that I’m powerless, then what are the chances that I’m actually going to take action? In our work we bring attention to these stories, and re-write them to serve you so you feel empowered to take action," says 21-year old climate activist and eco-anxiety researcher, Clover Hogan. Empowerment is a necessary ingredient in mobilizing people for change, and Clover breaks down the how’s and why’s of this important step towards a better tomorrow. 

SHOW NOTES

Where to Find Cover Hogan and Force of Nature: 



]]> Find out how bringing awareness to the anxiety that arises when we face the ecological crisis can be the first and often most important step in helping us to save the planet. “If the story in my head is that I’m powerless, then what are the chances that I’m actually going to take action? In our work we bring attention to these stories, and re-write them to serve you so you feel empowered to take action," says 21-year old climate activist and eco-anxiety researcher, Clover Hogan. Empowerment is a necessary ingredient in mobilizing people for change, and Clover breaks down the how’s and why’s of this important step towards a better tomorrow. 

SHOW NOTES

Where to Find Cover Hogan and Force of Nature: 



]]> Buzzsprout-8025299 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 19:00:00 -0500 3149 1 16 full false Saving the planet by removing "Sacrifice Zones" (with Maya Van Rossum, author of The Green Amendment) Saving the planet by removing "Sacrifice Zones" (with Maya Van Rossum, author of The Green Amendment) Our conversation with Maya van Rossum, Founder of the Green Amendment movement, Is a conversation about fighting for something positive and SIMPLE: The right for all people to have clean water, pure air, safe environments and stable climates. Maya discusses the importance of getting clear language into state and federal constitutional bills of rights that support our right to breath, drink, eat and live without facing health consequences caused by environmental degredation. 

We also approach the topic of inequality and how that inequality manifests  via how different communities water and air is being protected. The irony is that how no matter who she is fighting in her work to create protections for these basic rights, she knows she’s actually fighting for her enemy's health and happiness, and all people's everywhere. 


Where to find Maya and The Green Amendment:

]]> Our conversation with Maya van Rossum, Founder of the Green Amendment movement, Is a conversation about fighting for something positive and SIMPLE: The right for all people to have clean water, pure air, safe environments and stable climates. Maya discusses the importance of getting clear language into state and federal constitutional bills of rights that support our right to breath, drink, eat and live without facing health consequences caused by environmental degredation. 

We also approach the topic of inequality and how that inequality manifests  via how different communities water and air is being protected. The irony is that how no matter who she is fighting in her work to create protections for these basic rights, she knows she’s actually fighting for her enemy's health and happiness, and all people's everywhere. 


Where to find Maya and The Green Amendment:

]]> Buzzsprout-7795912 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0500 4526 1 15 full false Saving the planet by eating chocolate! (with Mike Forbes, CEO of Alter Eco) Saving the planet by eating chocolate! (with Mike Forbes, CEO of Alter Eco) What better way to promote regenerative agriculture and agro-forestry than through the cultivation of a food loved by just about everyone - Chocolate! Our conversation with Mike Forbes, the CEO of Alter Eco, really shines a light into what happens when you prioritize the health of the whole system in business, and why it's the right decision every time.

SHOW NOTES

Where to Find Alter Eco: 

]]> What better way to promote regenerative agriculture and agro-forestry than through the cultivation of a food loved by just about everyone - Chocolate! Our conversation with Mike Forbes, the CEO of Alter Eco, really shines a light into what happens when you prioritize the health of the whole system in business, and why it's the right decision every time.

SHOW NOTES

Where to Find Alter Eco: 

]]> Buzzsprout-7529329 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 22:00:00 -0500 3436 1 14 full false Saving the Planet with Biophilic Design (with Dr. Phill Tabb from the Biophillic Institute) Saving the Planet with Biophilic Design (with Dr. Phill Tabb from the Biophillic Institute) Following our amazing episode with Serenbe’s founder, we're bringing in the master planner behind the beautiful and sustainable community. Dr. Phillip Tabb is one of the top experts in sustainable community planning as well asa biophilic urbanism, a model of design that encompasses humans tendency to want to live in communion with nature. Our conversation starts off with gaining a deeper understanding of why biophilic design is an important aspect of moving towards a greener tomorrow, and ends with how we can influence our own places and spheres of influence to become more in communion with nature. A conversation rooted in belonging, healing, and co-creating the garden of eden together. 

Find out more: Below are some great resources to learn more about the concepts discussed in today's episode.

  • Biophilic Institute: https://www.biophilicinstitute.com/
  • Biophilic Urbanism, by Dr. Phillip James Tabb: https://bit.ly/3shbly1
  • Serenbe Stories podcast episode with Dr. Tabb:  https://bit.ly/2Xxjv7p
  • The Blue Zones, by David Buettner: https://bit.ly/2Lp6REQ
  • Savannah Hypothesis: 'Evolved responses to landscapes' by G.I. Orians and J.H. Heerwagen: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1992-98504-015
  • Passive Survivability: Op-ed by Alex Wilson for Building Green: https://www.buildinggreen.com/op-ed/passive-survivability
  • Nature Inside: A biophilic design guide by Bill Browning and Catherine Ryan: https://bit.ly/35zcrLW
  • The Ray: https://bit.ly/3nyo1Nq
]]> Following our amazing episode with Serenbe’s founder, we're bringing in the master planner behind the beautiful and sustainable community. Dr. Phillip Tabb is one of the top experts in sustainable community planning as well asa biophilic urbanism, a model of design that encompasses humans tendency to want to live in communion with nature. Our conversation starts off with gaining a deeper understanding of why biophilic design is an important aspect of moving towards a greener tomorrow, and ends with how we can influence our own places and spheres of influence to become more in communion with nature. A conversation rooted in belonging, healing, and co-creating the garden of eden together. 

Find out more: Below are some great resources to learn more about the concepts discussed in today's episode.

  • Biophilic Institute: https://www.biophilicinstitute.com/
  • Biophilic Urbanism, by Dr. Phillip James Tabb: https://bit.ly/3shbly1
  • Serenbe Stories podcast episode with Dr. Tabb:  https://bit.ly/2Xxjv7p
  • The Blue Zones, by David Buettner: https://bit.ly/2Lp6REQ
  • Savannah Hypothesis: 'Evolved responses to landscapes' by G.I. Orians and J.H. Heerwagen: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1992-98504-015
  • Passive Survivability: Op-ed by Alex Wilson for Building Green: https://www.buildinggreen.com/op-ed/passive-survivability
  • Nature Inside: A biophilic design guide by Bill Browning and Catherine Ryan: https://bit.ly/35zcrLW
  • The Ray: https://bit.ly/3nyo1Nq
]]> Buzzsprout-7264018 Wed, 13 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500 3871 1 13 full false Saving the planet through HOLIDAY SHOPPING!! Special Ethical Gift Guide Episode Saving the planet through HOLIDAY SHOPPING!! Special Ethical Gift Guide Episode 101 Ways to Save The Planet Ethical Gift Guide:

WELLNESS

BOOKS

MISC

]]> 101 Ways to Save The Planet Ethical Gift Guide:

WELLNESS

BOOKS

MISC

]]> Buzzsprout-6899576 Thu, 17 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0500 2277 1 12 full false Saving the Planet by Reimagining the Neighborhood (with Steve Nygren, CEO and Founder of Serenbe) Saving the Planet by Reimagining the Neighborhood (with Steve Nygren, CEO and Founder of Serenbe) After going on a (virtual) tour of the idyllic Atlanta suburb of Serenbe, we couldn't wait to sit down with its founder and CEO, Steve Nygren...We also can't wait to plan our visit! In this episode, we bring his beautiful and inspiring vision for sustainable community living to our listeners. Full of warmth and passion, Steve shares how he created Serenbe as a wellness community to demonstrate that preserving 70% of green space interlaced with agriculture, housing and retail is a win-win-win - promoting healthy people, a healthy planet and of course, a healthy return on investment.

Find out more:

  • Website - https://serenbe.com/
  • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serenbe/
  • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/serenbe
  • Twitter - https://twitter.com/serenbe
  • YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt-9HIP1OS4YiI-hJe_8FsQ
  • Blog - https://serenbe.com/about#values
  • Podcast -http://serenbestories.buzzsprout.com/ 



]]> After going on a (virtual) tour of the idyllic Atlanta suburb of Serenbe, we couldn't wait to sit down with its founder and CEO, Steve Nygren...We also can't wait to plan our visit! In this episode, we bring his beautiful and inspiring vision for sustainable community living to our listeners. Full of warmth and passion, Steve shares how he created Serenbe as a wellness community to demonstrate that preserving 70% of green space interlaced with agriculture, housing and retail is a win-win-win - promoting healthy people, a healthy planet and of course, a healthy return on investment.

Find out more:

  • Website - https://serenbe.com/
  • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serenbe/
  • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/serenbe
  • Twitter - https://twitter.com/serenbe
  • YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt-9HIP1OS4YiI-hJe_8FsQ
  • Blog - https://serenbe.com/about#values
  • Podcast -http://serenbestories.buzzsprout.com/ 



]]> Buzzsprout-6446248 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -0500 3607 1 11 full false Saving the Planet through Consciousness & Compassion (discussing A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle) Saving the Planet through Consciousness & Compassion (discussing A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle) We intentionally wanted to share this episode the day after the election, as I'm sure many of us are struggling with uncomfortable feelings of anger, disappointment and uncertainty. After reading the book, A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle, Madeleine and I discuss how the concepts presented in this book helped us to clarify our own faith and spirituality by grounding us in the present moment and reminding us of our connection to all living things. 

If you're looking for some guidance on how to experience more peace and compassion moving forward - no matter what the outcome or who you were supporting for president - we encourage you to give this a listen and, as always, let us know what you took away from it.

]]> We intentionally wanted to share this episode the day after the election, as I'm sure many of us are struggling with uncomfortable feelings of anger, disappointment and uncertainty. After reading the book, A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle, Madeleine and I discuss how the concepts presented in this book helped us to clarify our own faith and spirituality by grounding us in the present moment and reminding us of our connection to all living things. 

If you're looking for some guidance on how to experience more peace and compassion moving forward - no matter what the outcome or who you were supporting for president - we encourage you to give this a listen and, as always, let us know what you took away from it.

]]> Buzzsprout-6223438 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 14:00:00 -0500 3828 eckhart tolle, consciousness, compassion, spirituality, climate change 1 10 full false Saving the Planet by Connecting in Love (with astrologer & spiritual counselor, Diana Lang) Saving the Planet by Connecting in Love (with astrologer & spiritual counselor, Diana Lang) This week we have a VERY special episode that we wanted to make sure we posted prior to the upcoming U.S. election. We're sitting down with LA-based spiritual counselor and astrologer, Diana Lang, to talk about how to hold navigate all the uncertainty today, and how to hold for the highest good amidst it all.  She has a lot to share to help us prepare for what's ahead and to get back to the only thing that will create the world we want: Love.

Where to find Diana

  • Website - www.dianalang.com
  • Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/diana_lang
  • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DianaLang
  • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dianalang/


]]> This week we have a VERY special episode that we wanted to make sure we posted prior to the upcoming U.S. election. We're sitting down with LA-based spiritual counselor and astrologer, Diana Lang, to talk about how to hold navigate all the uncertainty today, and how to hold for the highest good amidst it all.  She has a lot to share to help us prepare for what's ahead and to get back to the only thing that will create the world we want: Love.

Where to find Diana

  • Website - www.dianalang.com
  • Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/diana_lang
  • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DianaLang
  • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dianalang/


]]> Buzzsprout-5998399 Wed, 21 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0400 3896 1 9 full false Saving the Planet by Investing in Communities (with Stacey Barbas, Program Officer for Health at the Kresge Foundation) Saving the Planet by Investing in Communities (with Stacey Barbas, Program Officer for Health at the Kresge Foundation) Our conversation with Stacey Barbas, Senior Program Officer for Health at the Kresge Foundation, couldn't come at a more relevant time. Find out how the health of the environment, the health of our communities and our individual health are all inextricably linked. Stacey discusses Kresge's FreshLo initiative, which invests in hyper-local and community-led projects (usually centered around food) that impart a sense of pride and placemaking in communities and create resiliency in the face of a crisis like the current COVID pandemic.

SHOW NOTES

Where to Find the Kresge Foundation -  

]]> Our conversation with Stacey Barbas, Senior Program Officer for Health at the Kresge Foundation, couldn't come at a more relevant time. Find out how the health of the environment, the health of our communities and our individual health are all inextricably linked. Stacey discusses Kresge's FreshLo initiative, which invests in hyper-local and community-led projects (usually centered around food) that impart a sense of pride and placemaking in communities and create resiliency in the face of a crisis like the current COVID pandemic.

SHOW NOTES

Where to Find the Kresge Foundation -  

]]> Stacey Barbas Buzzsprout-5784736 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 10:00:00 -0400 3323 climate change, community, charitable foundations 1 8 full false Saving The Planet by Saving Everything (with Jade McBride, Managing Director of Ted Turner Reserves) Saving The Planet by Saving Everything (with Jade McBride, Managing Director of Ted Turner Reserves) As Managing Director of Ted Turner Reserves, Jade McBride is charged with carrying out the legendary Ted Turner's mission to "save everything" on more than half a million acres of New Mexico Wilderness. Today we talk to Jade about how he never takes for granted having one of the most beautiful wilderness escapes in the country as his backyard, and the privilege of facilitating experiences in nature that are almost too breathtaking to be believed - the kind fo experiences that make conservation the simplest choice in the world.

Before the show, Bonnie and Madeleine announce a special forthcoming episode, and talk about how we're handling COVID and what we're learning about ourselves in the process.

SHOW NOTES:

BOOK CLUB:


]]> As Managing Director of Ted Turner Reserves, Jade McBride is charged with carrying out the legendary Ted Turner's mission to "save everything" on more than half a million acres of New Mexico Wilderness. Today we talk to Jade about how he never takes for granted having one of the most beautiful wilderness escapes in the country as his backyard, and the privilege of facilitating experiences in nature that are almost too breathtaking to be believed - the kind fo experiences that make conservation the simplest choice in the world.

Before the show, Bonnie and Madeleine announce a special forthcoming episode, and talk about how we're handling COVID and what we're learning about ourselves in the process.

SHOW NOTES:

BOOK CLUB:


]]> Bonnie & Madeleine Buzzsprout-5559247 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400 3910 1 7 full false Saving the Planet While Traveling The World (With Kelley Louise, Executive Director of the Impact Travel Alliance) Saving the Planet While Traveling The World (With Kelley Louise, Executive Director of the Impact Travel Alliance) What if every trip you took helped to improve our world, regardless of the destination or type of travel? That idea is what inspired our guest today, Kelley Louise, to found Impact Travel Alliance (ITA), an organization working to educate and inspire people to travel in a way that empowers local communities and protects our planet.

ITA initiatives are based on education and advocacy around sustainable tourism – travel that has a positive impact on a destination’s environment, economy and culture. Sustainable tourism, while often viewed as a niche within the industry, can be applied to any type of travel. By working to incorporate sustainability into all types of travel experiences, we have the potential to change our world for the better.

Before diving in to all things sustainable travel with Kelley, Bonnie and Madeleine discuss how COVID quarantine has impacted their wellness routines, and what self-care looks like in the face of daunting global challenges like climate change.

SHOW NOTES:

Where to find Impact Travel Alliance:

  • Website - https://www.impacttravelalliance.org/
  • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/impacttravelalliance/
  • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/impacttravelalliance
  • Twitter - https://twitter.com/impacttravelall
  • YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxVTgO4O1FIa7jTouOijH4Q/videos?reload=9&mc_cid=a107986d07&mc_eid=0b0b2f179a

Travel Better

  • ITA future and past events - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/impact-travel-alliance-13665177302
  • ViaHero - https://www.viahero.com/
  • Kelley's IG - https://www.instagram.com/kelleytravels/


]]> What if every trip you took helped to improve our world, regardless of the destination or type of travel? That idea is what inspired our guest today, Kelley Louise, to found Impact Travel Alliance (ITA), an organization working to educate and inspire people to travel in a way that empowers local communities and protects our planet.

ITA initiatives are based on education and advocacy around sustainable tourism – travel that has a positive impact on a destination’s environment, economy and culture. Sustainable tourism, while often viewed as a niche within the industry, can be applied to any type of travel. By working to incorporate sustainability into all types of travel experiences, we have the potential to change our world for the better.

Before diving in to all things sustainable travel with Kelley, Bonnie and Madeleine discuss how COVID quarantine has impacted their wellness routines, and what self-care looks like in the face of daunting global challenges like climate change.

SHOW NOTES:

Where to find Impact Travel Alliance:

  • Website - https://www.impacttravelalliance.org/
  • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/impacttravelalliance/
  • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/impacttravelalliance
  • Twitter - https://twitter.com/impacttravelall
  • YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxVTgO4O1FIa7jTouOijH4Q/videos?reload=9&mc_cid=a107986d07&mc_eid=0b0b2f179a

Travel Better

  • ITA future and past events - https://www.eventbrite.com/o/impact-travel-alliance-13665177302
  • ViaHero - https://www.viahero.com/
  • Kelley's IG - https://www.instagram.com/kelleytravels/


]]> Madeleine + Bonnie Buzzsprout-5367472 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 14:00:00 -0400 3552 1 6 full false Saving the Planet by Restoring Soil Health (with Karen Leibowitz, Co-Founder of Zero Foodprint) Saving the Planet by Restoring Soil Health (with Karen Leibowitz, Co-Founder of Zero Foodprint) What if every time you went out to eat you were helping farmers across the country to regenerate the land, restore soil and improve the quality and quantity of our food for generations to come? Today, Women's Equality Day, we're talking with Karen Leibowitz, the badass woman behind the James Beard Award-winning Zero Foodprint initiative, which she co-founded alongside husband and chef Anthony Myint. Zero Foodprint works to mobilize diners, chefs and growers to support regenerative agriculture practices across the food and agriculture industries.

SHOW NOTES:

Where to Find Zero Foodprint

Learn More

]]> What if every time you went out to eat you were helping farmers across the country to regenerate the land, restore soil and improve the quality and quantity of our food for generations to come? Today, Women's Equality Day, we're talking with Karen Leibowitz, the badass woman behind the James Beard Award-winning Zero Foodprint initiative, which she co-founded alongside husband and chef Anthony Myint. Zero Foodprint works to mobilize diners, chefs and growers to support regenerative agriculture practices across the food and agriculture industries.

SHOW NOTES:

Where to Find Zero Foodprint

Learn More

]]> Bonnie & Madeleine Buzzsprout-5165110 Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:00:00 -0400 2970 1 5 full false Saving the planet via solar roads and much, much more (with Allie Kelly, Executive Director at The Ray) Saving the planet via solar roads and much, much more (with Allie Kelly, Executive Director at The Ray) We're catching up with Allie Kelly, Executive Director of The Ray, an 18 mile stretch of highway just outside of Atlanta serving as an incubator lab for ideas that will transform the future of transportation to become cleaner, greener, healthier and safer for ourselves and the planet. Everything from solar roads, pollinator gardens, EV charging stations, updated rest stops, repurposing old tires to pave the highway and so much more. 

SHOW NOTES:

Where to Find The Ray             

Learn More

]]> We're catching up with Allie Kelly, Executive Director of The Ray, an 18 mile stretch of highway just outside of Atlanta serving as an incubator lab for ideas that will transform the future of transportation to become cleaner, greener, healthier and safer for ourselves and the planet. Everything from solar roads, pollinator gardens, EV charging stations, updated rest stops, repurposing old tires to pave the highway and so much more. 

SHOW NOTES:

Where to Find The Ray             

Learn More

]]> Bonnie & Madeleine Buzzsprout-4971530 Wed, 12 Aug 2020 18:00:00 -0400 3026 1 4 full false Saving the planet with environmental equity (with Shamar Bibbins, Senior Program Officer for Environment with the Kresge Foundation) Saving the planet with environmental equity (with Shamar Bibbins, Senior Program Officer for Environment with the Kresge Foundation) We're chatting with Shamar Bibbins, Senior Program Officer for environmental initiatives at the Kresge Foundation, about her and the foundation's work to help communities build resilience in the face of climate change - all while keeping equity and inclusion at the center of the effort.

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Where to Find the Kresge Foundation -  

Educational Resources -  

]]> We're chatting with Shamar Bibbins, Senior Program Officer for environmental initiatives at the Kresge Foundation, about her and the foundation's work to help communities build resilience in the face of climate change - all while keeping equity and inclusion at the center of the effort.

SHOW NOTES

Where to Find the Kresge Foundation -  

Educational Resources -  

]]> Bonnie & Madeleine Buzzsprout-4771595 Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:00:00 -0400 3109 1 3 full false Saving the planet by following our hearts Saving the planet by following our hearts In our second episode, Madeleine interviews Bonnie about how she went from corporate PR career to sustainable travel writer, blogger and co-podcaster, and what she's learned along the way.               

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]]> In our second episode, Madeleine interviews Bonnie about how she went from corporate PR career to sustainable travel writer, blogger and co-podcaster, and what she's learned along the way.               

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]]> Bonnie & Madeleine Buzzsprout-4405973 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 12:00:00 -0400 2442 #climatechange #billnye #travel 1 2 full false Saving the planet through the strength of community Saving the planet through the strength of community It's the first episode and Bonnie is interviewing her co-host and sister, Madeleine, about her vision for the future. One word: Community. Find out how getting back to community living can benefit our health, our families, and the future of our planet.

SHOW NOTES:

  • Utopic community living in Georgia - https://serenbe.com/
  • Connection between disconnection/loneliness and mental health - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4225959/
  • Simon Sinek on why communities/groups of 150 or less are ideal for humans (from Leaders Eat Last) - "The earliest groups of Homo sapiens lived in hunter/gatherer tribes that maxed out between 100 and 150 people. Amish and Hutterite communities are about 150 in size. The Bushmen of South Africa and Native Americans also live in groups that cap out at 150. Even the size of a company of Marines is about 150 people. That magic number is the number of close relationships we are naturally designed to manage...The reasons groups function best when they do not get bigger than about 150 people make perfect sense when you look closely. The first is time. Time is a constant --there are only twenty-four hours in a day. If we gave only two minutes to everyone we knew, we wouldn't get to know people very well and deep bonds of trust would likely never form. The other is brain capacity. We simply can't remember everyone. Which is why Dunbar's Number is about 150; some can remember more and some fewer...as Dunbar has noteiced in his research, when groups get bigger than about 150, the people are less likely to work hard and less likely to help each other out."
  • Ethical online shopping - DoneGood (online shop and plugin)
  • Educational resources:
    1. Books by Michael Pollan
    2. The Biggest Little Farm movie
    3. Food Fix by Dr. Mark Hyman


]]> It's the first episode and Bonnie is interviewing her co-host and sister, Madeleine, about her vision for the future. One word: Community. Find out how getting back to community living can benefit our health, our families, and the future of our planet.

SHOW NOTES:

  • Utopic community living in Georgia - https://serenbe.com/
  • Connection between disconnection/loneliness and mental health - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4225959/
  • Simon Sinek on why communities/groups of 150 or less are ideal for humans (from Leaders Eat Last) - "The earliest groups of Homo sapiens lived in hunter/gatherer tribes that maxed out between 100 and 150 people. Amish and Hutterite communities are about 150 in size. The Bushmen of South Africa and Native Americans also live in groups that cap out at 150. Even the size of a company of Marines is about 150 people. That magic number is the number of close relationships we are naturally designed to manage...The reasons groups function best when they do not get bigger than about 150 people make perfect sense when you look closely. The first is time. Time is a constant --there are only twenty-four hours in a day. If we gave only two minutes to everyone we knew, we wouldn't get to know people very well and deep bonds of trust would likely never form. The other is brain capacity. We simply can't remember everyone. Which is why Dunbar's Number is about 150; some can remember more and some fewer...as Dunbar has noteiced in his research, when groups get bigger than about 150, the people are less likely to work hard and less likely to help each other out."
  • Ethical online shopping - DoneGood (online shop and plugin)
  • Educational resources:
    1. Books by Michael Pollan
    2. The Biggest Little Farm movie
    3. Food Fix by Dr. Mark Hyman


]]> Bonnie & Madeleine Buzzsprout-4343783 Sat, 27 Jun 2020 18:00:00 -0400 3060 #climatechange #sustainability #climateactivist 1 1 full false