ALL EPISODES
#78 | A Ride for the Planet: Jacquelyn Francis’s 600 Miles for Climate Action
Jacquelyn Francis, climate scientist and founder of the Global Warming Mitigation Project, is about to set off on a remarkable 600-mile electric bike journey. Jacquelyn’s ride from Aspen, Colorado, to Sun Valley, Idaho starting on July 12th, 2024, will symbolize our collective effort against climate change.
Jacquelyn will begin her 600-mile electric bike ride at her home in Aspen, Colorado. She’ll travel to the 2024 Sun Valley Forum in Sun Valley, Idaho, where she will announce the ten winner’s of this year’s Keeling Curve Prize — 10 global projects that demonstrate the ability to reduce, replace, or remove greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Each winner receives $50,000 to expand their climate solutions research.
#77 | The Path to Enoughness with Michael J. Kline
Michael J. Kline is a transformative coach known as the "enoughness guy." Michael's recent TED Talk, "Why You Never Feel Good Enough," explores the pervasive issue of self-worth and offers profound insights into achieving enoughness in our lives.
In this episode Michael shares his journey of self-discovery, including his transformative trek on the El Camino de Costa Rica, where he learned valuable lessons about enoughness and the importance of healing stuck trauma. Through his innovative work, Michael helps individuals uncover their inherent worth and remove emotional blocks that hinder personal growth.
#76 | Pop Culture Meets Policy: Michael Sheldrick's Bold Impact on 1.3 Billion Lives
Michael Sheldrick, co-founder and Chief Policy, Impact, and Government Affairs Officer at Global Citizen, has been at the forefront of this innovative approach since he started building its structure while still attending university twelve years ago.
Michael is a self-described policy entrepreneur, a term he defines as someone who navigates gridlock and drives meaningful policy change in unconventional ways. He wrote a playbook to help others do the same titled, From Ideas to Impact.
Global Citizen is the world's largest action-taking platform focused on eradicating extreme poverty, leveraging the power of popular culture to drive policy change. By engaging celebrities and influencers, Global Citizen amplifies important issues and mobilizes millions of people worldwide.
#75 | Global Healing Through Sacred Activism: A Conversation with Cynthia Jurs
Cynthia Jurs is a sacred activist and author whose work centers around global healing through spiritual practices and community engagement. As a Dharma teacher under Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh and an honorary lama in the Vajrayana tradition, Cynthia blends Buddhist teachings with indigenous wisdom and feminine principles to foster deep, transformative connections with the Earth.
Her new book, "Summoned by the Earth: Becoming a Holy Vessel for Healing Our World," chronicles her journey of sacred activism. Through vivid storytelling, Cynthia invites readers to ponder their own potential to contribute to global healing. The book is a profound meditation on authenticity, vulnerability, and the power of collective prayer and offerings.
#74 | How Climate Denial Is Stealing Our Future, with Author David Lipsky
In this episode, we explore the world of climate change and the science of denial with acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author David Lipsky.
His latest book, The Parrot and the Igloo: Climate and the Science of Denial, unravels the complex web of climate change, historical perspectives, and the intricate dance of denial that has shaped our current predicament. From the pioneering scientists of the 19th century to the modern-day deniers, Lipsky takes us on a journey through time, exploring the human ingenuity and fallibility that have both created and hindered our understanding of climate change.
#72 | The Geography of the Soul: Dr. Royce Fitts on Healing, Dreams & Personal Change
Dr. Royce Fitts is a licensed marriage and family therapist, theologian, and minister whose work blends psychotherapy with exploring life's deeper meaning. As a holistic spiritual counselor and dream worker, he helps people navigate mental health struggles and create beauty and meaning amidst life's challenges.
His new book "The Geography of the Soul" chronicles his transformative journey along England's ancient Ridgeway Trail after major upheavals like divorce. Through vivid storytelling, Dr. Fitts invites readers to ponder their own "geography" - the metaphorical landscapes, storms, and awakenings that shape our personal growth.
#67 | Change Yourself, Change the World — with Mindfulness Coach, Oren Jay Sofer
Can a widespread practice of mindfulness reshape society and help us solve our intractable challenges like climate change, endless war, and increasing polarity? Our guest, Oren Jay Sofer, a revered teacher of mindfulness, meditation, and nonviolent communication, believes it is the foundation for doing so. In our conversation, Oren shares insights from his latest book, Your Heart Was Made For This: Contemplative Practices to Meet a World in Crisis with Courage, Integrity and Love.
#19 | Healing the World by Healing Ourselves: Dr. Deb Sandella on the RIM Technique
Dr. Deb Sandella is psychotherapist and founder of the RIM Institute. In this episode, we discuss the RIM technique for accessing and releasing emotional pain, and how it can help individuals heal from trauma and emotional wounds.