ALL EPISODES
#71 | From Pain to Purpose: Embracing Ancient Wisdom and Modern Healing Techniques with Sol
In this episode, Sol (Kat Ross) hares how her journey began with the solar industry, where she was not just a participant but a passionate advocate for sustainable living. However, it was the sudden loss of her mother that marked a turning point, leading her down a path filled with spiritual inquiry and healing. Sol’s openness to explore her grief through ancient healing practices eventually guided her to train as a medicine woman, where she learned to meld the wisdom of traditional shamanic practices with the needs of modern individuals and businesses.
#70 | Ditte Lysgaard Vind: Denmark’s Circular Economy Visionary
Ditte Lysgaard Vind, Chief Innovation and Science Officer at BloxHub, a Nordic hub for sustainable urbanization, Ditte’s work exemplifies the practical application of creating spaces that promote both community well-being and environmental health. She is a visionary in the field of sustainable design and circular economy, and author of the new book, Danish Design Heritage and Global Sustainability.
#68 | Shannon Keith’s Legal Battle to End Animal Testing
Did you know that beagles, one of America’s most cherished dog breeds, are the most common canine victims of laboratory testing due to their extremely docile nature? This heartbreaking reality motivates Shannon Keith, our guest today, who is an animal rights lawyer and the founder of the Beagle Freedom Project.
Beagle Freedom Project is the world’s leading organization for rescuing and rehoming animals used in experimental research. Since 2010, they have liberated thousands of animals while working to end their abuse through education, advocacy, and legislation. Each day they move closer to their ultimate goal of a world without animal testing.
#65 | Palestinian Filmmaker Mohammed Alatar: Documenting Injustice & Resilience in Occupation
Mohammed Alatar is a Palestinian filmmaker who writes, directs and produces documentaries about life in Occupied Palestine. He chose cinema as a means to tell the story of his people in the most powerful way possible. His six completed films thus far are a testament to his deep compassion and desire to fight for human rights, not only for Palestinians, but for all who are deprived self-rule and self-determination.
#63 | Michael Dexter: Empowering Local Climate Action with "Climate Herald"
Michael Dexter is the visionary founder behind Climate Herald, a groundbreaking platform that promotes local action on climate change. His journey into the world of environmental advocacy was deeply influenced by his personal experiences, including the repeated flooding of his childhood home, which underscored the tangible impacts of climate issues. His extensive background as a former Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) staffer enriched his passion for environmental action, providing him with invaluable experience in leading community-based resiliency projects and crafting resources for local governments.
#62 | *Revisiting* Nourish & Nurture: The Farmlink Project's Quest to End Hunger and Protect the Planet
Remarkably, as of March 2024, The Farmlink Project, a student-run non-profit, has moved 165 million pounds of excess farm produce slated for the landfill to needy food banks, providing 137,500,000 meals, while simultaneously sparing the environment 238,145 tons of carbon emissions. Their actions are a testament to how proactive minds can turn adversity into a powerful tool for change. Six hundred college & high students volunteer to keep the mission thriving. And they are just getting started.
#44 | The Future is in the Fields: Cultivating Creativity & Community with Artist Lisa Fingleton
Lisa Fingleton is an artist, filmmaker, writer and grower of organic fruits and vegetables. From her home on a nineteen-acre organic farm and native woodland on the west coast of Ireland, Lisa is a prime example of one who thinks globally and acts locally. This is particularly true of growing and consuming food from their own region, something she encourages people everywhere to do.
Through her art projects, films and books, Lisa cultivates seamless connections between art, food and farming in a project called The Barna Way. The Barna Way is a mindset, an approach to life that involves “Listening to the land and creating an inclusive and welcoming space for all.”
#24 | Nourish & Nurture: The Farmlink Project's Quest to End Hunger and Protect the Planet
As of June 2023, the Foodlink Project has remarkably transported 118 million pounds of excess farm produce to needy food banks, sparing the environment from over 173,000 tons of carbon emissions. Six hundred college & high students volunteer keep the mission thriving. And they are just getting started.