The climate crisis continues to lead to more powerful and life-threatening typhoons and hurricanes. These climate-driven disasters are exposing safety issues with our housing system and putting many people?s lives at risk. Corinna Bellizzi sits down with George Siegal, a documentary filmmaker and former TV journalist, who sheds light on the systemic failures that make homes unsafe while blatantly ignoring the harsh realities we live in today. He discusses what it takes to build homes that are disaster resilient and can last for many years, as well as the true costs of constructing such residential buildings. George also explains how homeowners can make better decisions when choosing their homes, particularly now that weather conditions are expected to worsen for at least 30 years.

COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/uncomfortable-truths-about-the-housing-system-with-george-siegal/

About Guest:

George Siegal is a documentary filmmaker and former TV journalist who builds impact through story. His use of investigative storytelling helps people understand complex problems so they can make smarter choices that protect their futures. As founder of Move the World Films, he tackles resilience, housing, and system failures with a solutions lens. Credits include the award-winning Built to Last: Buyer Beware and The Last House Standing.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-siegal/

Guest Website: https://www.movetheworldfilms.org

Guest Social: https://www.facebook.com/movetheworldfilms

Additional Resources Mentioned:

Built To Last: Buyer Beware (film): https://movetheworldfilms.gumroad.com/l/kaywco

The Last House Standing (film): https://movetheworldfilms.gumroad.com/l/wNcIq

Show Notes:

03:06 - Investigating Housing Resilience And Disaster Risk

11:48 - How Can We Build Better And More Resilient Houses

14:44 - The Problems And Loopholes Of Housing Insurance

24:36 - The True Costs Of Building A Safer Home

28:51 - Getting Ready To Address Residual Challenges

37:09 - How To Improve Building Codes And Housing Regulations

43:16 - Why Disaster Will Follow You Wherever You Go

45:03 - A Potential Film About Insurance

50:37 - Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words

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Coming up with climate solutions, no matter how beneficial or positive they may be for the greater good, has become so polarized. What does it take to bring people from both sides together and develop efforts that could satisfy everyone? Corinna Bellizzi chats with someone who is doing exactly that: Peter Simek, CEO of EarthX. He shares the hard work needed to unite leaders across businesses, policies, and industries to vastly accelerate solutions for a sustainable future. Peter also discusses the benefits of aligning bottom-line economic incentives with positive outcomes, the ideal way to scale sustainable projects, and the immense power of local action in building a more environmentally friendly world.

COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/from-polarization-to-progress-climate-solutions-with-earthx-ceo-peter-simek/

About Guest:

Peter Simek is the Chief Executive Officer of EarthX, one of the world?s premier conveners of leaders across business, policy, philanthropy, conservation, and advocacy to accelerate solutions for a sustainable future. In this role, he is leading EarthX?s evolution as a trusted global platform where investors, innovators, policymakers, and advocates can cut through polarization, find common ground, and advance pragmatic, market-based environmental solutions.  Prior to his role at EarthX, he founded Simek Media, a boutique strategy and communications agency that helps mission-driven organizations shape campaigns, build brands, and design convenings that mobilize action. His work has spanned sectors from climate resilience to artificial intelligence, advising civic leaders, coalitions, and global nonprofits.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earthx.org/

Guest Website: https://earthx.org/

Guest Social: 

https://www.instagram.com/earthxorg/

https://www.facebook.com/earthxorg/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79bJXPacuiS262Q5SB84Tg

https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-simek-84507b41

Additional Resources Mentioned:

Bioneers: https://bioneers.com

Katharine Hayhoe's Book: Saving Us

Show Notes:

01:52 - Origin Story And Mission Of EarthX

07:41 - Why Environmental Conversations Have Become Polarized

17:55 - Benefits Of Market-Driven Environmental Solutions

26:37 - Navigating The Challenge Of Scaling Sustainable Efforts

33:29 - Securing Successes And Avoiding Pitfalls In Cross-Sector Collaboration

36:48 - How To Turn Vision Into Real Action

39:12 - How Purist Ideas Get In The Way Of Sustainability

44:11 - What To Expect On EarthX?s Upcoming Dallas Event

49:27 - Working At The Intersection Of Different Complex Systems

51:27 - Looking Into The Future With Optimism

53:44 - Get In Touch With Peter And EarthX

55:28 - Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words

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As the world gets hotter and drier due to the ever-worsening climate crisis, fires also grow larger, become more aggressive, and are much harder to suppress. Corinna Bellizzi unveils a smarter fire defense method to modernize emergency response with Sunny Sethi, Founder and CEO of HEN Technologies. Sunny presents how they leverage AI, IoT, and advanced fluid dynamics to create physics-informed neural networks that serve as the world?s first end-to-end fire suppression ecosystem. They discuss how this innovative tool allows for faster, more comprehensive, and more targeted ways to control and get rid of fire, especially environmentally destructive wildfires. Sunny also shares what this means for water conservation, ecological preservation, and the future of government grants.

COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/smarter-fire-defense-for-a-hotter-drier-world-with-sunny-sethi-ceo-of-hen-technologies/

About Guest:

Sunny is Founder/CEO of HEN Technologies, a deep-tech company revolutionizing firefighter defense. Leading the development of the world?s first end-to-end fire suppression ecosystem, Sunny leverages AI, IoT, and advanced fluid dynamics to modernize emergency response. Under his leadership, HEN has developed breakthrough devices that increase fire suppression rates by up to 300% while conserving 67% of water usage.

A seasoned R&D leader, Sunny brings a unique deep-tech approach to climate resilience. Prior to HEN, he led R&D Engineer at TE Connectivity and at SunPower Corporation, where he pioneered platform technologies and solved complex manufacturing challenges in the automotive and photovoltaic sectors. He also founded ADAP Nanotech, a nanomaterials company funded by a US Air Force STTR grant.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunny-sethi-hen/

Guest Website: https://www.hentechnologies.com/

Guest Social: 

https://www.facebook.com/HenNozzles

https://www.youtube.com/@HenNozzles

https://www.instagram.com/hen_nozzles/

Additional Resources Mentioned:

A Resilient Approach to Forest Fire with Sandra Younger: https://caremorebebetter.com/a-resilient-approach-to-forest-fire-with-sandra-younger/

Show Notes:

02:04 - How The Wildfire Crisis Changed In Recent Years

14:06 - The Role Of AI In Putting Out Fires

21:47 - Utilizing The Internet Of Things For Fire Suppression

26:55 - The Costs Of Smarter Fire Defense

33:04 - Get In Touch With HEN Technologies

37:34 - Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words

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Our oceans are slowly being destroyed by plastic pollution, and marine debris rapidly increases every year with no end in sight. Corrina Bellizzi takes a deep dive into one of the most visible and urgent environmental challenges of our time with Eric Magers, Founder and Executive Director of Seaside Sustainability. Together, they discuss what must be done to minimize and put an end to plastic pollution, from getting rid of single-use plastic to pushing for legislation centered on environmental preservation. Eric also explains the importance of empowering small-scale projects and pushing young people to drive project-based sustainability initiatives.

COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/solving-plastic-pollution-in-our-ocean-with-eric-magers/

About Guest:

Eric Magers is the Founder and Executive Director of Seaside Sustainability, a nationally recognized nonprofit driving innovative solutions to plastic pollution, marine debris, and climate education. A lifelong educator and award-winning climate leader, Eric was honored at the White House and named Climate Educator of the Year for his pioneering work bridging science, community, and action. He is also the creator of Green Scholars, a nationally award-winning project-based learning course that empowers students to transform their schools through sustainability initiatives. Several schools implementing this program have been recognized as some of the greenest schools in America. Beyond Seaside, Eric is the Founder and CEO of the National STEM Honor Society (NSTEM), which now includes more than 500 chapters and 6,000 members worldwide. Across all his work, Eric?s vision is clear: empower students, schools, and communities with the tools to create systemic change and build a sustainable, innovative future.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-magers/ 

Guest Website: https://www.seasidesustainability.org/home 

Guest Social: 

https://www.facebook.com/seasusinc

https://www.instagram.com/seasusinc/

Additional Resources Mentioned:

 Trash to Treasure: Exploring What It Takes to Build a Business from Waste with Kelsey Rumburg

 Solving The Problem Of Plastic Pollution With Judith Enck

 The Problem with Plastic by Judith Enck

Show Notes:

03:33 - How Eric Became An Environmental Educator And Ocean Advocate

10:00 - The Planet?s Big Problem Of Consumer Marine Debris

20:37 - How Environmental Legislation Can Solve Plastic Pollution

28:21 - Why A Total Plastic Ban Would Never Work

34:50 - Seaside Sustainability?s Focus On Plastics And Marine Debris

37:29 - Addressing Environmental Problems Even If You Are Not Seeing Them

49:46 - Plastics Should Never Find Their Way Back Into The Environment

54:57 - Keep Yourself Updated With Google Alerts

58:14 - Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words

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Toxic chemicals are found in products we use daily, and they threaten our health every single day. What can we do to keep ourselves safe from these invisible enemies, and who must we hold accountable? Corinna Bellizzi sits down with Vineet Dubey, a co-founding partner of Custodio, who shares his experiences with legal battles against manufacturers who continue to use toxic chemicals and put all of us at risk. Vineet discusses how environmental litigation puts legal pressure on big corporations, as well as the urgent need for federal action against the use of toxic chemicals. He also shares simple but effective ways to reduce your toxic exposure, as well as practical tips for becoming responsible consumers.

About Guest: Vineet Dubey is a co-founding partner of Custodio Dubey, LLP. Vineet has dedicated his career to cleaning up the environment to ensure the safety of our planet for future generations. Vineet is a fierce advocate who consistently takes on the largest corporations and their corporate defense counsel. Vineet is an environmental litigator who sues companies that are endangering the health and well-being of California citizens by selling products containing toxic chemicals. Because of Vineet?s advocacy, thousands of products tainted with Lead, Cadmium, Phthalates, and other cancer-causing chemicals, have been taken off the shelves and cleaned up.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cd-law-firm/

Guest Website:
https://cd-lawyers.com

Guest Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/cdlawfirm/
https://www.tiktok.com/@cdlawfirm
https://www.youtube.com/@custodio-dubey-cd-law
https://www.facebook.com/cdlawfirm/

Addressing America?s PFAS Crisis With Rachel Frazin: https://caremorebebetter.com/addressing-americas-pfas-crisis-with-rachel-frazin/

Show Notes:
02:40 - Why Everyday Products Are Riddled With Toxic Chemicals
09:52 - Fighting Toxic Chemicals Through Litigation And Beyond
17:17 - Dealing With Toxic Chemicals In Our Drinking Water
22:53 - Exposing Yourself To Toxic Chemicals Through Dermal Absorption
26:32 - Getting Rid Of Toxic Food Additives
30:15 - The Urgent Need For A Federal Response
35:42 - Harnessing Your Consumer Power To Build A Safer Marketplace
40:36 - Hopeful Movements Against Toxic Chemicals
51:22 - Small Daily Changes Can Lead To A Huge Change
53:55 - Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words

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The climate crisis is not only a technological or policy challenge ? it is also a crisis of worldview.

In this powerful conversation, Corinna Bellizzi speaks with Osprey Orielle Lake, founder and executive director of the Women?s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN), about how climate justice movements around the world are working to transform our relationship with nature, power, and community.

Osprey?s work bridges grassroots activism, Indigenous leadership, international climate negotiations, and legal innovations like the Rights of Nature movement. Drawing from her book The Story Is in Our Bones: How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in Crisis, she explores how systems like colonization, extractive economics, and patriarchy have shaped today?s ecological crises ? and how new stories rooted in reciprocity, justice, and stewardship can guide the path forward.

This conversation explores the role of Indigenous knowledge in climate solutions, the fight against fossil fuel expansion, the growing global push for legal protections for ecosystems, and the importance of community-led restoration efforts around the world.

Originally recorded in 2024, this episode remains deeply relevant today as movements for climate justice, land stewardship, and ecological restoration continue to gain momentum globally.

Key Topics in This Episode

Why the climate crisis is fundamentally a crisis of worldview

The role of Indigenous knowledge and leadership in climate solutions

The Rights of Nature movement and legal frameworks that protect ecosystems

The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty initiative

Climate justice and the risks faced by frontline land defenders

Reforestation projects led by women restoring ecosystems and communities

Why global transformation requires both systemic change and cultural shifts

About Osprey Orielle Lake

Osprey Orielle Lake is the Founder and Executive Director of the Women?s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN), an international organization that works with grassroots, Indigenous, and frontline communities to advance climate justice and a just transition to renewable energy.

She serves on the Executive Committee for the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature and the Steering Committee for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative. Osprey is the author of The Story Is in Our Bones: How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in Crisis and the award-winning book Uprisings for the Earth: Reconnecting Culture with Nature.

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Her work has been featured in publications including The Guardian, Earth Island Journal, The Ecologist, and Ms. Magazine.

Resources & Organizations Mentioned

Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN)

The Story Is in Our Bones ? Osprey Orielle Lake

Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative

Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature

Movement Rights

Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation ? Paul Hawken

Green Amendments ? Maya van Rossum

Guest Links

Website:
https://ospreyoriellelake.earth

WECAN International:
https://www.wecaninternational.org

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ospreyoriellelake

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/osprey-orielle-lake-4286bb12

Related Episodes

Stand Up With The Earth: Fighting Fossil Fuels with Tzeporah Berman

Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation with Paul Hawken

Green Amendments and Environmental Rights with Maya van Rossum

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Share your thoughts and reflections with us ? and tell us what regenerative solutions you?re seeing in your community.

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Coffee is the richest source of dietary antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents in the American diet. But behind every cup of coffee is a global story that spans centuries of cultural transformation, health science, and a tangled web of trade ethics. Corinna Bellizzi delves into this topic with Chris Kilhan, medicine hunter and author of The Way of Coffee. Together, they unpack the role of coffee in social transformation, particularly with critical tensions in the coffee trade and the nonstop price increase due to the ?coffee shop culture.? Chris also presents potential solutions to solve the biggest problems of the global botanical trade to radically improve consumer prices and provide better opportunities to small farmers, the heroes behind our most delicious cups of coffee.

About Guest:

Chris Kilham is a medicine hunter, author, educator and yogi. The founder of Medicine Hunter Inc., Chris has conducted medicinal plant research and sustainable botanical sourcing in over 50 countries. Chris works with companies to develop and popularize traditional plant-based food and medicinal products into market successes. These include ashwagandha, kava, maca, rhodiola, schisandra, tamanu oil, cat?s claw, dragon?s blood, ayahuasca, and hundreds of other plants. Chris also works to bridge worlds, regularly sharing information about other cultures through presentations and media. He has appeared on major media globally for decades. The New York Times calls Chris ?part David Attenborough, part Indiana Jones.?

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriskilham/ 

Guest Website: http://medicinehunter.com/

Guest Social: 

https://www.instagram.com/medicinehunter/

https://www.facebook.com/medicinehunter/

https://www.youtube.com/user/chriskilham

Additional Resources Mentioned:

BOOK: The Way of Coffee by Chris Kilham, Medicine Hunter

CHRIS' EARLIER EPISODE: On Building Sustainable Communities By Learning From Indigenous People with Medicine Hunter, Chris Kilham

PRIOR EPISODE MENTIONED: Healing The Soil Through Regenerative Farming With Ric Scalzo, CEO of Kokora Life

Show Notes:

02:39 - Deep Dive Into Coffee Production And Consumption

15:06 - How Coffee Transformed Our Societies

21:03 - How We Can Walk Away From Unnecessary Coffee Hype

34:43 - How Firms Can Commit To Running An Ethical Business

49:10 - Giving More Opportunities To Small Farmers

53:40 - What It Is Like To Bridge Different Worlds

01:01:39 - Green Flags To Look For When Buying Coffee And Botanicals

01:07:00 - Diving Into A Big Product Project On Coca Leaf

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As human beings, we are built for relationship. Yet many of the leadership models we inherit are hierarchical, extractive, and rooted in struggle. In this conversation, Nina and I explore:

What relational leadership really means

Why empathy, vulnerability, and collaboration are strengths ? not weaknesses

How climate justice, racial equity, gender equity, and economic reform are deeply interconnected

Why ?solving for pattern? (in the spirit of Wendell Berry) leads to cascading regenerative benefits

The importance of integrating restorative, regenerative rhythms into our leadership and lives

Nina also reflects on redefining sacrifice, embracing conflict as a doorway to deeper relationship, and leading from wholeness rather than burnout.

Why This Matters Now

We are living through overlapping crises ? climate instability, political gridlock, reproductive rights rollbacks, and widening inequity. Nina reminds us that these are not separate issues, but interconnected systems.

We will not achieve climate justice without racial and gender equity.
We will not build regenerative economies without collaborative leadership.
And we cannot solve systemic problems while remaining disconnected from one another ? or from the Earth.

Relational leadership invites us to lead not from dominance, but from interdependence.

About Nina Simons

Nina Simons is Co-founder and Chief Relationship Officer at Bioneers and leads its Everywoman?s Leadership program. Throughout her career across nonprofit, social entrepreneurship, corporate, and philanthropic sectors, Nina has worked with nearly a thousand diverse women leaders to cultivate mutual learning, trust, and transformative leadership.

She is the author of Nature, Culture, and the Sacred: A Woman Listens for Leadership and co-editor of Moonrise: The Power of Women Leading from the Heart. Her work integrates ecological wisdom, spiritual insight, and systems thinking to inspire regenerative futures.

Connect with Nina:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-simons/

Website: https://www.ninasimons.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1ninasimons/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nina.simons

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ninabioneers

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Effective altruism is the philosophy of doing the most good by maximizing your time, money, and resources. Corinna Bellizzi dives deep into this concept with JD Bauman, Executive Director of Christians for Impact. Together, they discuss what every person in the world can do to help address today?s biggest social problems, from the climate crisis to global poverty. JD explains what it takes to live an impact-driven life with the willingness to confront the uncomfortable and without reducing morality to mere statistics. He also talks about the mindset and character needed to reach across the aisle, as well as the right way to vote with your dollars.

View complete blog: https://caremorebebetter.com/how-to-save-lives-with-your-dollars-radical-empathy-effective-altruism-with-jd-bauman/

About Guest:

JD is executive director of Christians for Impact, a nonprofit career advisory that helps Christians maximize their impact on global problems, through research and 1-on-1 advising. He lives in the Washington D.C. area with his wife and son, and has a book coming out with Eerdmans called All the Lives You Can Change, which is about turning good intentions into real change, especially through your career and donations.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jd-bauman-4ab940159/ 

Guest Website: https://www.christiansforimpact.org/ 

Additional Resources Mentioned:

Preorder Book: All The Lives You Can Change by Dominic Roser, David Zhang, and JD Bauman

Show Notes: Raw audio | FV

[03:40] The Role Of Radical Empathy In Solving Climate Change

[10:35] Treating People Equally Deserving Of Infinite Value

[13:31] Reaching Out To The Human Beyond The Statistics

[15:59] How To Solve The Migration Problem

[28:40] Using Your Money For The Better Good

[38:31] Why Focus More On Stories And Less On Numbers

[42:36] How Impact-Driven Framework Challenges Selective Morality

[45:48] Church Or Charity: Where Should You Donate?

[54:37] How To Pledge 10% Of Your Lifetime Income Wisely

[01:00:10] Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words

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Human progress may be beneficial to human society, but it is usually achieved at the cost of the lives of other species. Corinna Bellizzi explores how we interrupt the movement and migration of wild animals with Hillary Rosner, a science journalist, editor, and author. Together, they discuss how human-made fences and borders, the privatization of land, and the displacement of indigenous stewardship hinder countless animals from moving freely from one place to another, leading to their dwindling population. Hillary also explains what it takes to create large-scale solutions to solve this ecological problem, and why it all starts with shifting our consciousness to see the world from an animal?s perspective.

Blog Page for this episode: https://caremorebebetter.com/the-right-to-roam-wildlife-corridors-public-lands-ecological-regeneration-with-hillary-rosner/

About Guest:

Hillary Rosner is a science journalist, editor, and author whose stories about the conservation, biodiversity, and other environmental topics have appeared in National Geographic, The New York Times, Wired, The Atlantic, High Country News, Audubon, bioGraphic, and dozens of other publications. She is assistant director of the Center for Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her book Roam: Wild Animals and the Race to Repair Our Fractured World was published in 2025 by Patagonia.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillaryrosner/

Guest Website: https://hillaryr.net

Additional Resources Mentioned:

Roam: Wild Animals and the Race to Repair Our Fractured World by Hillary Rosner

Show Notes:

[01:58] Why Hillary Focuses On Animal Migration Instead Of Extinction

[06:18] How To Make Borders And Fences More Animal-Friendly

[09:48] How Modern Development Impacts Wildlife Migration

[14:56] Finding Hope In Public Lands And National Parks

[26:56] How Privatization And Human Progress Hinder Wildlife Movement

[32:48] Various Movements To Keep An Eye On

[41:27] Bringing Species To Spaces They Do Not Belong

[48:13] Are Indigenous People The Best Stewards Of The Land?

[53:10] Let Animals Move Freely In Your Land

[56:56] Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words

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(Originally recorded July 28, 2024 for another podcast Corinna once hosted, Nutrition Without Compromise ? shared with permission.)

Aging is often framed as inevitable decline. But what if much of what we call ?aging? is actually preventable disease accumulation?

In this essential re-release episode, Corinna Bellizzi sits down with Michael Greger, physician, internationally recognized speaker, and founder of NutritionFacts.org.

Dr. Greger?s latest book, How Not to Age, builds on the groundbreaking work of How Not to Die and How Not to Diet ? translating peer-reviewed science into practical guidance for living longer and healthier.

In this conversation, we explore:

The difference between lifespan and healthspan

Why excess protein may accelerate aging pathways

The myth of ?incomplete? plant proteins

Fish consumption, pollution, and algae-based Omega-3 alternatives

Autophagy, spermidine, and cellular repair

The role of vitamin B12, vitamin D, and DHA

The promise of lifestyle medicine in addressing Alzheimer?s and chronic disease

This episode launches a curated Care More Be Better re-share series highlighting foundational health conversations that remain deeply relevant today.

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Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of sex trafficking, sexual exploitation, and abuse.

Sex trafficking does not only happen ?somewhere else.? It thrives in silence, misunderstanding, and systems that fail to protect vulnerable youth.

In this re-released episode of Care More Be Better, Corinna Bellizzi speaks with Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Melody C. Miller about her documentary California?s Forgotten Children and the real-world impact it has had in schools, communities, and institutions across the United States.

Melody began this work as a teenager, believing trafficking was a distant issue, only to discover that students from her own high school were being exploited. That realization led her to volunteer with survivor-led organizations, undergo trauma-informed training, and ultimately spend five years creating a film that centers survivor voices and equips communities with tools for prevention and response.

This conversation is also deeply personal. Corinna shares her own experience of running away at thirteen and the vulnerability that follows when young people are left without safety, support, or options. Together, she and Melody unpack what sex trafficking actually looks like, how grooming and coercion operate, and why language, awareness, and informed action matter.

Rather than focusing on perpetrators or sensational stories, this episode centers:

Survivor-led insight <li>Community-based prevention</li> <li>Trauma-informed response</li> <li>Practical guidance for recognizing and reporting exploitation</li>

Listeners will come away with a clearer understanding of how trafficking hides in plain sight?and how ordinary people can help interrupt it without putting themselves or others at risk.

What We Cover in This Episode

How Melody discovered trafficking within her own community <li>Why sex trafficking is often misunderstood and misidentified</li> <li>The importance of survivor-centered language and reporting</li> <li>How schools and communities can safely intervene</li> <li>Real outcomes from film screenings, including victims coming forward</li> <li>Trauma-informed approaches in policing and education</li> <li>What each of us can do to help protect vulnerable youth</li>

If this episode feels heavy, you?re not alone. Support resources are included below, and listeners are encouraged to engage at their own pace.

Special Re-Release Offering In honor of this episode re-share, filmmaker Melody C. Miller is offering a free viewing of California?s Forgotten Children for the first 50 viewers.

?Use code CARE at checkout: https://californiasforgottenchildrendocumentary.vhx.tv

Melody is also currently in post-production on her new documentary, Thriv(h)er, which follows young cancer survivors and mothers navigating life, healing, and resilience.

?Watch the teaser: https://vimeo.com/1131769274/abf79b9e1c Learn more: https://www.thrivherfilm.com/

Additional Resources Mentioned

If you suspect human trafficking or exploitation, support is available:

National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888 Text HELP to 233733 (BEFREE) humantraffickinghotline.org

National Runaway Safeline 800-RUN-AWAY (786-2929)

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988

About the Guest

Melody C. Miller is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and cinematographer. Her first feature documentary, California?s Forgotten Children (2018), won Best Documentary at the Soho International Film Festival and has screened internationally, including at the United States Senate and the United States of Women Summit. The film has been used as a training and education tool in schools, nonprofits, and institutions, helping communities recognize and respond to sex trafficking with care and accountability.

Learn more: ? https://mcmfilmmaker.com

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Every single person in the human race wants to build a better world and a brighter future for the next generation. But why is the climate discourse constantly diminished by cancel culture? Corinna Bellizzi explores this distressing social issue with climate strategist and advocate for sustainable change, Jenny Morgan. Delving into her book, Cancel Culture in Climate, Jenny discusses what it takes to get rid of the perfectionism and purist mindset that puts the entire climate movement to a halt. She explains how to participate in hopeful climate conversations that simplify the overwhelming climate problem, the importance of transparency and clarity in corporate social responsibility, and how to make the younger generation more climate and environmentally sensitive.

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This episode of Care More Be Better is intentionally different.

Rather than analysis or debate, host Corinna Bellizzi shares the direct audio of comedian and actor Matt Braunger reading a letter written by his cousin ? a father, neighbor, and resident of the Twin Cities ? who felt compelled to document what daily life has become like amid intensified federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis?St. Paul.

The letter is not a political essay. It?s a witness account ? grounded in everyday details like children?s activities, neighborhood text threads, and community members stepping into unexpected roles of care and resistance. Through this deeply human lens, the episode explores how large political forces manifest quietly inside ordinary life.

After the audio, Corinna reflects on what it means to bear witness without panic, how media fragmentation and algorithm-driven news shape public understanding, and why democracy depends not only on elections, but on relationships, mutual care, and informed attention.

Listeners are invited to reflect on their own communities, examine where they get their information, and consider small but meaningful ways to stay engaged, connected, and informed ? before fear becomes routine.

In This Episode: A full, uninterrupted reading of a first-person letter from Minneapolis Reflections on ordinary life, community resilience, and civic responsibility A discussion on media literacy, confirmation bias, and staying informed beyond headlines Practical suggestions for thoughtful engagement without overwhelm Resources Mentioned: Letter from Minneapolis - read by Matt Braunger on TikTok High Country News: https://www.hcn.org/ PBS Newshour: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/ PBS Newshour Podcasts: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts Ground News (eliminate your news bias): https://ground.news/ Content Note:

This episode includes descriptions of fear, surveillance, immigration enforcement, and strong

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Water is often our biggest household use, and yet around 60% of that goes to waste and is never put to good use. Dr. Kelly Kopp, a nationally recognized expert in urban water conservation, joins Corinna Bellizzi to discuss the key findings from her recent irrigation waste report and what must be done to solve our seemingly endless water waste. She explores the essential role of plants in creating drought-resilient communities, the use of smart technology to cut down water use, and the importance of doing routine irrigation evaluation. This conversation is indeed an eye-opener on how to save water, one of the most essential yet highly neglected resources of this planet.

COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/solving-the-worlds-water-conservation-problems-with-dr-kelly-kopp/

About Guest:

Dr. Kelly Kopp is a Professor of Plants, Soils & Climate and Director of the Center for Water Efficient Landscaping at Utah State University. A nationally recognized expert in urban water conservation, turfgrass science, and homeowner irrigation behavior, Dr. Kopp has led the Water Check Program and Utah Growing Water Smart initiatives, which have helped thousands of Utah residents reduce outdoor water use. She is a frequent media voice on sustainable landscaping and drought resilience across the Intermountain West.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-kopp-2b57108/

Guest Website: https://greenspacescoalition.org/

Additional Resources Mentioned:

From Air To Aqua: Decentralized Water Solutions For A Thirsty Planet With Brian Sheng: https://caremorebebetter.com/from-air-to-aqua-decentralized-water-solutions-for-a-thirsty-planet-with-brian-sheng

Show Notes: Raw audio

02:34 - Dr. Kopp?s Key Findings About Irrigation Waste

09:49 - Making The Most Out Of Our Landscapes

14:49 - The Amazing Technology Of Smart Irrigation Controllers

17:59 - The Key Role Of Plants In Landscape Design

25:55 - Community Outreach In One Of The Fastest-Growing States

34:06 - Dr. Kopp?s Programs For Thousands Of Households In Utah

42:30 - Achieving Regeneration Through Water Stewardship

47:36 - Role Of Homeowners In Building More Drought-Resilient Communities

53:16 - Importance Of Raising Awareness On Water Conservation

56:35 - Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words

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Your house may be the most comfortable place in the entire world for you, but it could still be hiding several health hazards that must be promptly addressed. Corinna Bellizzi discusses what it takes to create healthful living spaces with Paul Kealey, founder and president of EkoBuilt. As head of North America?s most advanced sustainable homebuilding company, he exposes why modern building codes are actually failing our health, from poor indoor air quality to serious mold growth. Paul also presents how a passive house offers a good alternative by perfectly marrying cost-effectiveness and a healthy environment. Find out how simple changes can turn your home from a space that could kill you slowly to a place of health and comfort.

COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/what-it-takes-to-achieve-healthful-living-with-paul-kealey/

About Guest:

Paul Kealey has spent nearly twenty years redefining what home truly means. As the Founder and President of EkoBuilt, he leads one of North America?s most advanced sustainable homebuilding companies and the Architect of the ?House is Medicine? system. Paul?s work proves that homes can do more than save energy, they can actively protect and enhance human health. Through EkoBuilt, he designs and constructs Net-Zero Passive Houses that are affordable, resilient, and life-rewarding. His mission challenges the conventional building industry by showing that most homes don?t just waste energy, they compromise health.

Paul?s mission is clear: to make homes that heal. He has built his career around proving that healthy homes are the most powerful medicine we take every day - lowering energy bills, reducing stress, preventing mold and illness, and protecting the planet. From families seeking nurturing environments to developers building sustainable communities, Paul brings science-backed insight, practical strategies, and an unwavering belief that the home is humanity?s most overlooked medicine.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-kealey-17614529/

Guest Website: https://ekobuilt.com/

Guest Social: 

https://www.instagram.com/ekobuiltpassivehouse/

https://www.facebook.com/EkoBuilt/

https://www.tiktok.com/@ekobuiltpassivehouse

https://www.youtube.com/@EkoBuiltPassiveHomes

Show Notes:

01:43 - Early Signs Of An Unhealthy Home

12:07 - The Danger Of Building Homes Fast And Cheap

17:49 - How To Build A Cost-Effective Healthy Home

35:02 - Moving From Furnaces To Heat Pumps

41:26 - Preparing Financially To Build A Healthy Home

44:57 - What?s Next For Paul And EkoBuilt

47:39 - Practical Tips And Valuable Advice For Home Building

51:00 - Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words

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Environmental justice and social justice are inseparable ? when people take advantage of earth?s resources for their greedy purposes, disadvantaged communities suffer even more. Environmental creative and activist Leah Thomas coined the term ?intersectional environmentalism? to define her mission to protect both people and planet from destruction. She joins Corinna Bellizzi to shed light on the unfortunate climate realities across cultures and communities that must be taken care of as soon as possible. Leah puts into the spotlight the environmental injustices happening in marginalized areas and why supporting local organizations is key in finally addressing them. Find out how genuine actions, even from the grassroots, can give birth to a more equitable future and a more inspired climate movement.

COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/rewilding-intersectional-environmentalism-and-rising-voices-with-leah-thomas/

About Guest:

Leah is a celebrated environmentalist based in Los Angeles, CA. Coining the term ?eco-communicator? to describe her style of environmental activism, Leah uses her passion for writing and creativity to explore and advocate for the critical yet often overlooked relationship between social justice and environmentalism. Leah founded and launched the non-profit Intersectional Environmentalist, a platform and resource hub that aims to advocate for environmental justice, provide educational resources surrounding intersectional environmentalism, and promote inclusivity and accessibility within environmental education and movements in 2020 - which has since become a leading resource for diverse and accessible climate education.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahpthomas/

Guest Website: https://www.leahthomas.com/

Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/greengirlleah/

Additional Resources Mentioned:

BOOK - The Intersectional Environmentalist by Leah Thomas: https://amzn.to/4oM4jxo

PODCAST - As She Rises hosted by Leah Thomas: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-she-rises/id1585244876

Show Notes: Raw audio

01:45 - Why Environmental Issues And Social Justice Are Inseparable [02:14]

05:13 - How Leah Experienced Awakening On Environmental Justice [05:37]

08:37 - Writing The Book The Intersectional Environmentalist [08:57]

12:23 - Biggest Challenges In Advocating For Intersectionality [12:41]

20:00 - How Writing Her Book Changed Leah?s Perspectives On Intersectionality [19:58]

25:31 - Understanding Rewilding As An Ecological, Personal, And Cultural Restoration [25:26]

28:29 - What?s In Store For The Newest Season Of As She Rises [28:24]

31:16 - Supporting And Strengthening Local Environmental Organizations [30:58]

34:09 - How Craft And Sustainability Go Hand-In-Hand [33:46]

35:54 - Educating People About Climate Through Music Festivals [35:26]

38:13 - Do Not Forget To Take Care Of Yourself [37:43]

40:03 - Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words [38:47]

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Cities are often built as uncomfortable concrete jungles completely disconnected from nature, and most of them rapidly deplete in just a few years. Our urban areas do not have to be designed this way, and they can be completely transformed through regenerative architecture. Corinna Bellizzi sits down with Kevin Kennon, CEO of Beyond Zero, who shares how his zero-carbon luxury eco-resorts help heal humanity?s relationship with nature while providing sustainable living systems for everyone. He explains how reconciling high-end development with ecological stewardship can give birth to sustainable cities with a circular economy and cultural continuity. Kevin also explores the role of architects in shaping forth a new era of sustainable design and the right way to use AI tools in making this dream a reality.

COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/designing-for-humanity-regenerative-architecture-in-the-age-of-ai-with-kevin-kennon/

About Guest: Kevin Kennon is an internationally acclaimed architect with over 40 years of experience driving innovation in sustainable and human-centered design. As founder and CEO of Beyond Zero DDC Inc., he pioneers zero-carbon luxury eco-resorts that blend architectural excellence with environmental responsibility. His journey includes leading landmark projects such as Barclays North American Headquarters, the Rodin Museum in Seoul, and multiple award-winning Bloomingdale?s stores. A finalist in the World Trade Center design competition, Kevin has consistently pushed boundaries in adaptive reuse, urban planning, and large-scale development. With over 40 international design awards and works featured in MoMA?s permanent collection, he continues to shape the future of architecture through thought leadership, expert consultation, and lectures at Yale and Columbia.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinkennonarchitect/ Guest Website: https://www.kdcaia.com/and https://bz-ddc.com Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/pkk2418

Show Notes:  02:12 - Working At The Intersection Of Innovation, Sustainability, And Human Experience 05:32 - How Beyond Zero Is Going Beyond Net Zero 12:05 - How AI Can Help Elevate Regenerative Architecture 24:52 - Reconciling High-End Development With Ecological Stewardship 29:40 - Metrics To Monitor To Ensure Regenerative Architecture Works 32:26 - Insights About Adaptive Reuse And Cultural Continuity 49:07 - How Architects Can Leverage Climate Paradox In Urban Designing 53:48 - How Climate Change Is Affecting Architectural Design 58:49 - How Architects Can Succeed In The New Era Of Sustainable Design 01:05:52 - How Kevin Designed Ground Zero?s Temporary Viewing Platform 01:13:13 - Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words

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Chris Burres has spent years diving into the molecular science of aging, enabling him to create groundbreaking products with the potential to double people?s lifespans. He joins Corinna Bellizzi to share how he and his team at MyVitalC have created a special blend of the molecule ESS60 in organic extra virgin olive oil to improve human longevity like never before. He explains how it influences oxidative stress, mitochondrial function, and overall cellular resilience, leading to healthier and more vibrant lives. Chris also talks about the Buffering Oxidative Stress System or BOSS Theory that explains how the molecule ESS60 works, the importance of further scientific research on this matter, and how improv comedy greatly shaped his professional life.

About Guest: Chris Burres is the founder and chief scientist at MyVitalC, where he manufactured a Nobel Prize-winning molecule responsible for the single longest longevity experimental result in history?a full 90% extension of life. He is also a published author, host of the Uncovering the Secrets to Longevity Health Summit, a podcast host, patent holder and master of comedy improv. He is the intersection where science meets laughter and his life?s mission is to help people live longer, healthier, happier, pain-free lives with science.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres Guest Website: https://www.myvitalc.com/ Guest Social:  https://www.youtube.com/@MyVitalC/videos https://www.tiktok.com/@myvitalc https://www.instagram.com/myvitalc https://www.facebook.com/myvitalc

Show Notes: Raw audio FV [04:39] How Chris Got Involved In Longevity Research [08:48] Seeing Supplements As Highly Regulated Foods [11:36] Possibility Of Extending Mammal Life Up To 90% [18:57] The Process Of Creating And Manufacturing ESS60 [21:39] Understanding The Buffering Oxidative Stress System (BOSS) Theory [24:47] Importance Of Scientific Research (And Why Many Refuse To Do It) [30:28] How ESS60 Is Delivered To The Consumers [36:54] What Does Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hs-CRP) Says About Your Body [47:37] Paying More Attention To Health Span Than Lifespan [54:07] The High Costs And High Rewards Of Scientific Research [56:58] A Humorous Example Of The BOSS Theory [58:30] Valuable Lessons From Improv And Stand-Up Comedy [01:01:09] The Mindset You Need To Achieve A Healthier You [01:04:40] A Special Offer From Chris

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A Care More Be Better Solocast with Corinna Bellizzi

In this solocast, Corinna Bellizzi zooms out from the headlines to examine a deeper and more unsettling reality: the world is not moving together on climate action. Instead, nations are choosing very different paths ? shaped by energy dependence, political cycles, economic pressures, and fear-driven narratives.

Building on last week?s episode, The Global Crossroads of Climate Policy, this conversation explores why global climate leadership is diverging, how policy instability and ?climate whiplash? undermine progress, and why regenerative leadership offers a credible path forward amid uncertainty.

Rather than focusing on doom or delay, this episode reframes divergence as a signal ? one that reveals where systems are breaking down, where new models are emerging, and where leadership rooted in care, systems thinking, and long-term resilience is quietly reshaping the future.

In This Episode, You?ll Explore:

Why a unified global climate response was always more myth than reality

How energy dependence and political cycles drive divergent climate paths

What ?climate whiplash? is ? and why instability may be as dangerous as inaction

Why regenerative approaches change the climate conversation entirely

Where regenerative leadership is already emerging beyond national politics

What systems literacy, moral courage, and place-based wisdom look like in practice

How to stay grounded and hopeful in a world moving in many directions at once

Related Episode

The Global Crossroads of Climate Policy: Progress, Pushback, & the Battle for a Regenerative Future
This solocast sets the stage by examining recent global climate policy wins and rollbacks.

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Guest: Dr. William W. Li, NYT-Bestselling Author of Eat to Beat Disease
Originally Recorded: May 2022 on Nutrition Without Compromise
Sponsor of Original Episode: ÖRLÖ Nutrition Co-Hosts: Corinna Bellizzi & Tia Walden This episode is shared with permission from Nutrition Without Compromise and ORLO Nutrition. 

Episode Summary

Today?s bonus episode comes from the archives of a show I once hosted?Nutrition Without Compromise?a series created to explore nourishment that never sacrifices human health, planetary health, or ethical integrity. While Dr. Li has joined us on Care More Be Better a few times, this conversation has never before aired here, and it remains one of my favorites.

Dr. William Li, internationally renowned physician, scientist, and author of the bestseller Eat to Beat Disease, breaks down the body?s five health defense systems, the science of using food as medicine, and how we can personalize nutrition to strengthen immunity, support longevity, and reduce disease risk. We talk about dietary diversity, the joy of eating, the role of omega-3s, the pitfalls of low-quality supplements, and how modern research is reframing what it means to live vibrantly at every age.

This episode originally aired under the sponsorship of ÖRLÖ Nutrition, makers of carbon-negative, algae-based omega-3s grown in Iceland using clean geothermal energy. Their commitment to regenerative nutrition aligned beautifully with the ethos of that show?and with the work we continue here.

Topics We Cover

Dr. Li?s journey from medical researcher to food-as-medicine pioneer

The Five Health Defense Systems: angiogenesis, stem cells, microbiome, DNA protection, and immunity

Why dietary diversity?not restriction?is the foundation of vibrant health

How food can enhance medical treatments, not just prevent disease

The rise of planetary-aware eating and the importance of responsible sourcing

Omega-3s: fish vs. algae, and why quality matters

The 5x5x5 framework for daily eating without rigidity

How lifestyle, joy, and cultural food traditions shape well-being

Dr. Li?s free masterclasses and practical tips for getting started

Referenced In This Episode

Eat to Beat Disease by Dr. William W. Li https://amzn.to/3YEosdU

Dr. Li?s TED Talk: Can We Eat to Starve Cancer? https://www.ted.com/talks/william_li_can_we_eat_to_starve_cancer

The Angiogenesis Foundation: https://angio.org/

The Lives of a Cell by Lewis Thomas https://amzn.to/3KKEb8h

Dr. Li?s Masterclasses & Newsletter: https://drwilliamli.com

Dr. Li?s Instagram: https://instagram.com/drwilliamli

ORLO Nutrition: https://orlonutrition.com Connect with Me

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A Care More Be Better Solocast with Corinna Bellizzi

This week, the global sustainability landscape delivered a swirl of conflicting signals ? bold progress in some regions, dramatic rollbacks in others, and powerful reminders that our environmental challenges are deeply interconnected. In this solo episode, or "solocast," Corinna unpacks five major developments shaping the future of climate action, environmental justice, and regenerative systems worldwide.

From a landmark U.S. court ruling in support of offshore wind, to the UN?s latest warning about our interwoven planetary crises, to troubling policy back-steps in Australia and Europe, and finally, a promising regenerative agriculture initiative here in the United States. This episode explores what these stories mean when viewed not as separate headlines, but as parts of a bigger, systemic whole.

We are living in a moment of climate contradiction. Together, these global events reveal a world choosing dramatically different pathways: one extractive, one regenerative. Which one becomes our shared future depends on the choices we make today.

FULL BLOG PAGE WITH TRANSCRIPTS: https://caremorebebetter.com/the-global-crossroads-of-climate-policy-progress-pushback-and-the-battle-for-a-regenerative-future/

In This Episode, You?ll Learn:

Why a U.S. federal judge?s ruling on offshore wind is a quiet but powerful climate victory

How the UN is reframing climate, biodiversity loss, pollution, and land degradation as one interconnected crisis

What motivated Queensland, Australia, to scrap its renewable energy targets and extend coal until 2049

Why the EU is considering easing environmental rules for AI data centers and gigafactories

How the USDA?s new $700M regenerative agriculture pilot could reshape American farming and rural economies

What these decisions reveal about the diverging worldviews shaping global climate policy

How systems thinking can help us make sense of this geopolitical climate whiplash

Referenced News Stories

U.S. Offshore Wind Ruling (AP News):
https://apnews.com/article/a8c2f1201ac6b0607e8c4a1c36e651ba

UN Interconnected Crisis Report (AP News):
https://apnews.com/article/584715f6fd7ed32a8cf993120ef2a8aa

Queensland Renewable Rollback (The Australian):
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/renewable-energy-economy/queensland-governments-scrapped-renewable-energy-target-outrages-environmental-groups/news-story/5c9a08f778461c425e8fdb3972f15ef2

EU Considering Environmental Exemptions (The Guardian):
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/10/eu-proposes-exempting-ai-gigafactories-from-environmental-assessments

USDA Regenerative Agriculture Pilot (USDA Press Release):
https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/12/10/usda-launches-new-regenerative-pilot-program-lower-farmer-production-costs-and-advance-maha-agenda

Next Week on Care More Be Better ? A New Solocast

This episode sets the stage for a deeper exploration of global divergence in climate leadership.
In next week?s solocast, Corinna zooms out to examine why nations are moving in such different directions ? and what opportunities exist for regenerative leadership amid uncertainty and political turbulence.

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Storytelling can inspire us to take action on the ever-worsening climate crisis. Ali Horriyat and Cathryn Bancroft join forces in writing a new cli-fi book, The Hollow Age, which dares to ask the question: if our planet burns, do we run to another planet or risk everything to save it? Together with Corinna Bellizzi, they discuss how they use fiction to shed light on the alarming realities of the earth right now. Ali and Cathryn also break down the best ways to address the immigration problem in the United States and what it truly takes to begin a social revolution that leads to a real difference.

COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/into-the-hollow-age-with-ali-horriyat-cathryn-bancroft/

About Guests: Ali and Cathryn are the co-authors of new cli-fi dystopian novel "The Hollow Age," from Compassiviste Publishing. When Ali contacted Cathryn about a collaboration with Compassiviste, she was excited to work on a novel that doesn't try to sugarcoat the trouble our world is in, but doesn't try to convince us it's hopeless, either. No matter how bad things get, helping each other is the best and only way to make them better again.

Guest Website: https://authorclaire.com/as-cathryn-bankroft/

Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/compassiviste https://www.youtube.com/@CompassivisteDialogues

Additional Resources Mentioned: https://compassiviste.com/product/the-hollow-age/ Buy "The Hollow Age" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4o2UtXv

Show Notes: 

02:17 - How Ali And Cathryn Worked Together

06:51 - How To Break The Wheel Of History

12:21 - The Collaborative Process Of Writing ?The Hollow Age?

19:32 - Combining Different Writing Styles To Create A Powerful Message

28:17 - Did We Planet Skip In The Past (And Could We Do It In The Future)

33:16 - The Best Way To Address And Solve The Immigration Problem

37:07 - What It Takes To Start A Game-Changing Revolution

51:39 - Most Memorable Parts Of ?The Hollow Age?

55:45 - Biggest Lessons In Collaborating With Another Person

01:04:54 - Get In Touch With Ali And Cathryn

01:06:46 - Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words

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How much is enough at the holidays?

In this solo episode of Care More Be Better, host Corinna Bellizzi reflects on the spirit of giving at Christmas and beyond: how we can shift from consumerism to connection, from ?more stuff? to more meaning.

Drawing inspiration from her earlier interview with Stephanie Seferian, host of Sustainable Minimalists and author of Sustainable Minimalism, Corinna explores:

The Four Gift Rule and Seven Gift Rule

Why experiences and group gifts (like memberships or trips) often outlast toys

Ideas for spreading gifts across the 12 Days of Christmas

How minimalism and sustainability can deepen joy instead of limiting it

Simple, family-friendly ways to give more intentionally?and waste less

Whether you?re already practicing minimalism or you?re just feeling overwhelmed by holiday ?stuff,? this episode offers a gentler, more regenerative way to celebrate.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Interview with Stephanie Seferian, Sustainable Minimalists (check our archive for ?Sustainable Minimalism with Stephanie Seferian?) https://caremorebebetter.com/forging-a-path-to-sustainable-minimalism-with-stephanie-seferian-author-of-sustainable-minimalism/

Stephanie?s book: Sustainable Minimalism https://amzn.to/4983had

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Because when we care more, we can create a better future.
We can even reimagine how?and why?we give.

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The skin is our biggest detoxification organ, and yet we put things on it that we do not fully understand. To avoid compromising your overall health with poorly made moisturizers and sunscreens, now is the time to give regenerative skincare products a try. Corinna Bellizzi is joined by Megan Douglas, fifth-generation herbalist and founder of The Organic Skin Co., who advocates for natural health, clean beauty, and sustainability. She talks about their holistic products made from organic ingredients and packed in highly sustainable material, which protect the skin and even the entire planet from further damage. Megan also shares practical tips on reducing toxic exposure in your personal care routine, as well as how the entire beauty industry can do its part in addressing the worsening climate crisis.

COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/clean-beauty-reimagined-herbal-wisdom-regenerative-skincare-with-megan-douglas/

About Guest:

The founder of The Organic Skin Co., Megan Douglas is a fifth-generation herbalist and naturopath who is a passionate advocate for natural health, wellbeing, beauty and sustainability. This passion is the product of her past -from the many hours she spent out the back of her grandmother?s health food shop as a child, through her experiences in London as a fashion designer, her work as a naturopath (where she was shocked by the amount of women visiting her with skin problems, most of them caused by environmental stressors and toxins), and by her experiences as a mother, with a daughter who grew up interested in all things skincare and makeup.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-douglas-87322911/ Guest Website: https://theorganicskinco.com Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/megan__douglas/ https://www.instagram.com/theorganicskinco/

Show Notes:

02:42 - How Clean Beauty Became Megan?s Main Mission 15:59 - Making Sustainability A Non-Negotiable Part Of The Brand 10:43 - Unpacking The Next Gen CO2 Supercritical Extract 21:13 - Creating Sustainable Packaging To Address Plastic Pollution 26:45 - How The Beauty Industry Can Contribute To The Sustainable Movement 33:41 - Be More Responsible With What You're Putting On Your Skin 37:55 - How To Balance Integrity With High Efficacy In Formulas 45:06 - Megan?s Biggest Joys And Challenges In Building A Sustainable Brand 46:55 - How To Reduce Toxic Exposure In Your Personal Care Routine 51:48 - The Organic Skin Co. Products That Don?t Break The Bank 57:01 - Welcoming Difficult Conversations About Conscious Beauty 59:42 - Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words

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Tons of plastic continue to pile up in landfills and find their way in our oceans, and it only gets worse every single year. Judith Enck, founder and president of Beyond Plastics, is leading the charge against plastic pollution for decades. She joins Corinna Bellizzi to share what must be done to accelerate and improve efforts in reducing plastic use, particularly recycling and reusing methods. Judith also explains why most plastics continue not to get recycled, the best way to reduce unnecessary food packaging, and why corporations are the biggest culprit behind the worsening state of plastic pollution.

COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/solving-the-problem-of-plastic-pollution-with-judith-enck/

About Guest: Judith Enck is the founder and president of Beyond Plastics, whose goal is eliminating plastic pollution everywhere. She was appointed by President Obama to serve as regional administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2009 and served as deputy secretary for the environment in the New York Governor?s Office. She is the co-author, with Adam Mahoney, of "The Problem With Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late" (The New Press). She is currently a professor at Bennington College and lives in upstate New York.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-enck-26a769200 Guest Website: https://www.beyondplastics.org/

Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/beyondplastics https://www.facebook.com/beyondplasticsaction https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHsOC-rBE1GTpmZg4sUD96g https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondplasticsaction

Additional Resources Mentioned: Book - The Problem with Plastic: https://amzn.to/4p6RcXX

Show Notes:  02:40 - What Inspired Judith To Fight Plastic Pollution  06:19 - Why Most Plastics Do Not Get Recycled  14:00 - How To Boost Recycling And Get Rid Of Unnecessary Packaging  22:51 - How To Do Your Part In Reducing Plastic Pollution  28:30 - Why Chemical Recycling Is The Last Thing We Need  33:03 - How Women Are Leading The Charge Against Plastic Pollution  38:41 - There Is No Such Thing As Biodegradable Plastic   48:28 - We Need To Work To Retain Hope  51:20 - How To Work And Collaborate With Beyond Plastics Community  53:14 - What Can Replace Polyester In Our Clothes  58:10 - Get In Touch With Judith Enck And Beyond Plastics 01:00:13 - Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words

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Shared with permission from The Get Obsessed With Living Your Best Life Podcast - hosted by Julie Lokun.

This week, I?m excited to share a powerful conversation from my podcasting colleague and business bestie, Julie Lokun, host of Get Obsessed With Your Life. Julie sits down with Jim Kwik, the world?s leading brain coach and author of the bestselling book Limitless.

Jim has trained visionaries like Oprah Winfrey, Elon Musk, and Bill Gates ? and in this episode, he breaks down how you can learn faster, remember more, and reprogram your brain for success in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Together, Julie and Jim explore:

Why belief drives behavior ? and how upgrading your internal ?software? changes your outcomes

How to cultivate curiosity as a business superpower

What it really means to blend AI + HI (Human Intelligence)

Jim?s proven methods for improving memory, learning speed, and cognitive flexibility

The mindset shift: ?Be a thermostat, not a thermometer? ? lead the energy, don?t just react to it

This episode is more than a conversation ? it?s a roadmap for unlocking your potential in work, creativity, and life.

Key Takeaways

Your brain is your greatest business asset ? train it intentionally.

Curiosity fuels adaptability and innovation, especially in the age of AI.

Your beliefs set the limits of your behavior ? change your thoughts, change your outcomes.

AI should amplify your strengths, not replace them.

Mental clarity and focus are skills ? and you can learn them.

About Jim Kwik

Jim Kwik is a world-renowned brain coach, speaker, and founder of Kwik Learning. Known for his groundbreaking work in accelerated learning, memory, and mindset mastery, he has trained CEOs, celebrities, and global leaders. He is the author of Limitless and the Limitless Expanded Edition.

About Julie Lokun

Julie Lokun is a media strategist, coach, and host of the Get Obsessed With Your Life podcast. She is a champion of curiosity, creativity, and helping people build lives and businesses they truly love. Learn more at julielokunconsulting.com.

Resources & Links

Listen to Julie?s Podcast: Get Obsessed With Your Life: https://www.getobsessedpodcast.com/ 
Read Jim Kwik?s Limitless: https://limitlessbook.com
Explore Kwik Brain Programs: https://jimkwik.com
Meet Jim Live: Cre8tive Con 2025 ? https://cre8tivecon.com
Connect with Julie: https://julielokunconsulting.com

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With the increasing number of huge industrial mills across the country, one of the most essential parts of our food system is also being industrialized: flour. Kevin Morse, CEO and co-founder of Cairnspring Mills, talks about his mission to bring organic flour into the mainstream market and the important role of community-rooted mills in achieving that goal. He joins Corinna Bellizzi to share how regenerative farming practices, healthy farmer relations, and sustainable food manufacturing are keys to producing nutrient-rich flour and bringing value back to local grain communities. Kevin also sheds light on how smallholder farmers are facing their toughest times right now due to the commodity system, trade wars, and the rapid corporate takeover.

About Our Guest: As CEO and co-founder of Cairnspring Mills, Kevin Morse taps into his deep experience as a farmer, economic development leader, conservationist and community builder and applies his can-do spirit to build the mill from the ground up. Kevin recognized that building a new regional grain milling business would bring value back to the community and farmers and was a critical part of revitalizing the local food system. An incorrigible optimist deeply rooted in the beautiful Skagit Valley, Kevin is an outdoorsman, avid fisherman and an Italian who loves to cook and bake.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-morse-6948a046/
Guest Website: https://cairnspring.com/
Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/cairnspringmills/

Show Topics with Timestamps:
02:59 - Rotating Cereal Grains For A Hundred Years
07:03 - How Industrial Mills Started To Kill Local Mills
10:08 - How Cairnspring Mills Are Doing Things Differently
13:14 - Shelf Life Difference Between Nutrient-Dense And All-Purpose Flour
16:11 - The Dangers Of Glyphosate In Flour Production
19:50 - Why Animals Are Naturally Attracted To Regenerative Land
21:17 - Importance Of Maintaining Close Relationships With Farmers
24:25 - How Cairnspring Mills Scales While Keeping Their Core Values Intact
29:44 - Why Smallholder Farmers Are Facing Their Toughest Times
38:04 - Promising Brands To Look Out For
40:12 - Why Flour Will Become The Next Big Thing In Mainstream
42:43 - Benefits Of Having A Huge Assortment of Flour
47:49 - Can Regional Grains Restore Soil Health And Reduce Carbon
51:34 - Using Synthetic Fertilizers On No-Till Soils
55:05 - How Food Shapes Kevin?s Leadership Approach
58:56 - Possibility Of The Reemergence Of Community-Rooted Regional Mills

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In this episode, Corinna Bellizzi welcomes Laney Crowell, Founder and CEO of Saie, a clean beauty brand redefining what it means to care for people and planet. From the Saie Climate Initiative to The Saie Way docuseries, Laney is proving that beauty can be a force for regeneration.

They explore how Saie is tackling plastic waste, transparency in the beauty industry, and why beauty can?and should?be activism. Laney also shares personal reflections on raising daughters in a time of climate anxiety, finding joy in small actions, and how her leadership is helping to shift an entire industry toward accountability and impact.

Complete Blog & Transcripts: https://caremorebebetter.com/beauty-as-activism-laney-crowell-on-saies-climate-initiative-and-regenerative-beauty/

Topics Covered:

02:19 - Redefining The Beauty Industry Through Saie

09:17 - Deeper Dive Into Saie?s Mission Through A Docuseries

12:45 - How To Encourage Customers To Use Refill Systems

19:30 - The Biggest Misconception About Sustainability In The Beauty Industry

21:08 - Balancing Innovation And High Performance With Long-Term Sustainability

24:00 - Why Saie Uses Expensive Yet Safer Ingredients

27:33 - Saie?s Newly Launched Baked Collection

29:17 - Why Laney?s Daughters Are A Big Part Of Her Why

33:29 - How Laney Keeps Herself Motivated And Inspired

37:17 - Dreaming For A Better Beauty Industry And A Better Ocean

Resources Mentioned:

SaieHello.com

Laney Crowell on LinkedIn

Saie on Instagram

Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do by Dr. Wallace J. Nichols

CMBB Episode: Blue Mind: For The Love Of Water With Dr. Wallace J. Nichols

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In this powerful solo episode, Corinna Bellizzi challenges listeners to rethink what it means to protect free speech in a polarized world. Drawing from her own experience as a sustainability scholar at Prescott College and from her earlier conversation with author Tony Brasunas, she connects freedom of inquiry to the future of environmental and social regeneration.

From the aftermath of Charlie Kirk?s assassination to the silencing of academic voices, Corinna reveals how fear and division erode the very foundations of democracy ? and how mindful speech, empathy, and courage can help restore them. This isn?t just about politics. It?s about the future of care ? for people, for the planet, and for truth itself.

Complete Blog with transcripts Free Speech and Future Care: Speaking Truth in a Time of Fear

You?ll hear:

Why free speech is the soil that nurtures innovation, truth, and sustainability How to navigate difficult conversations at work without compromising integrity The difference between self-censorship and self-control Why Prescott College and similar institutions deserve our defense as hubs of diversity, equity, inclusion, and free inquiry An excerpt from Corinna?s 2022 interview with Tony Brasunas, author of Red, White & Blind, on the ?new enlightenment? and the dangers of media polarization Why compassion and curiosity are the antidotes to division Key Quote: ?Free speech is a living system ? and like all regenerative systems, it needs care, balance, and sunlight.? ? Corinna Bellizzi

Episode Resources:

Prescott College ? Learn more and support open, experiential education: https://prescott.edu Tony Brasunas' Book ? Red, White & Blind: https://amzn.to/48BPid8  Tony Brasunas' Complete Episode: https://caremorebebetter.com/towards-media-consciousness-bridging-the-divisive-gap-and-celebrating-free-speech-with-tony-brasunas-author-of-red-white-and-blind/ Join the conversation: https://caremorebebetter.com

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The worsening climate change continues to deliver an adverse impact on our food system, which leads to supply shortages and the rise of less nutritious sources. Maddie Hamann strives to solve this alarming problem through the PACHA bread. She joins Corinna Bellizzi to share how their organic gluten-free sourdough buckwheat bread is making huge waves in revitalizing the food industry. Maddie explains how PACHA bread helps heal both people and the planet, prioritizing taste and nutrition above anything else. She also shares how they team up with regenerative farmers across the country to help accelerate the growth of highly sustainable communities.

COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT https://caremorebebetter.com/breaking-bread-for-a-better-planet-the-pacha-story-with-maddie-hamann

About Guest:
Madeleine Hamann is a PhD oceanographer turned regenerative entrepreneur and co-founder of PACHA, a company reimagining bread through sprouted, sourdough buckwheat loaves and tortillas. After years studying climate change, Maddie realized that knowledge alone wouldn?t solve the crisis ? action would. She left academia to build a business that nourishes both people and planet, leveraging the healthy-eating market to accelerate farmers? transitions to regenerative agriculture. Drawing on her diverse background in civil engineering, ocean science, project management, and creative production, Maddie scaled PACHA from a homegrown idea to six-figure monthly revenue in under a year. A self-described ?renaissance woman,? she brings systems thinking, adaptability, and a deep sense of purpose to every project she touches. Maddie?s work embodies the belief that true sustainability starts at the intersection of food, community, and ecological regeneration.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleine-hamann-06b95347/
Guest Website: https://livepacha.com

Show Notes:
02:11 - Maddie?s Journey From Ocean Science To Regenerative Entrepreneurship
09:43 - Unpacking The Many Benefits Of Buckwheat
14:06 - Teaming Up With Regenerative Farmers
18:03 - PACHA?s Search For Organic Acreage
22:53 - PACHA?s Partnership With Sindyanna of Galilee
28:13 - PACHA?s Role In The Broader Regenerative Food Movement
32:10 - Trying PACHA?s Organic And Gluten-Free Sourdough Tortillas
36:39 - How To Deal With Pretty High Price Tags
44:54 - What Does Regeneration Mean For Maddie
49:57 - Building A Strong Legacy For PACHA
57:26 - Episode Wrap-Up And Closing Words

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If the world is to thrive for many years to come, it must take action against climate change as soon as possible before it is too late. Corinna Bellizzi sits down with Jared Blumenfeld, President of Waverley Street Foundation, who pioneered a spend-down strategy in climate philanthropy to make green energy and regenerative food more accessible to the public. He talks about the role of solar energy to empower local communities, allowing them to adopt regenerative farming, improve food distribution and production, and initiate affordable climate solutions. Jared also explains how individual efforts can give birth to massive collaborative movements and emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with nature to build a more equitable future.

COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT https://caremorebebetter.com/harness-green-energy-produce-regenerative-food-with-jared-blumenfeld/

About Guest: Jared is the president of Waverley Street Foundation, where he is tasked with spending the organization?s $3 billion endowment by the year 2035. Waverley is particularly focused on regenerative agriculture and renewable energy and invests in solutions emerging from communities experiencing the worst effects of climate change. Prior to joining WSF, he was California Secretary for Environmental Protection under Governor Gavin Newsom. In this role, he led the charge to implement California?s environmental agenda, including expanding access to safe and affordable drinking water, banning toxic pesticides, and advancing environmental protections for clean air and water. Before that, he served under President Obama as Regional Administrator of the U.S. EPA for the Pacific Southwest.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredblumenfeld/
Guest Website: https://www.waverleystreet.org/
Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/waverleystreet/

Show Notes:
02:32 - How Jared Found Himself Into The Climate Philanthropy Space
05:08 - How Individual Action Can Lead To Collective Results
09:33 - How Regenerative Agriculture Prioritizes Soil Health
16:11 - Empowering Local Economies For Better Food Distribution
20:25 - Why We Must Not Tolerate Terrible School Lunches
28:40 - How Waverley Street Foundation Works Within Two Pillars Of Energy
33:35 - Why People Are Looking For Proof Of Concept
36:26 - Addressing The Crumbling Electrical Delivery System
47:28 - Ensuring Every Investment Reflects Community-Driven Priorities
52:21 - Balancing Local Context With Global Scalability
56:20 - What We Can Learn From Farmers And Indigenous Communities
01:01:48 - Making Climate Change A Less Complicated Topic For Everyone
01:04:28 - Finding Purpose In Connecting With Other People

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Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are so widespread today that it is present in the soil, air, food, and water. Since they are hidden in almost all kinds of everyday products, the PFAS crisis in the United States will only get worse ? unless we do something about it. Corinna Bellizzi sits down with Rachel Frazin, an energy and environment reporter at The Hill, who talks about her new book that tackles how these ?forever chemicals? are damaging numerous communities across the country. Rachel breaks down the most common diseases caused by PFAS exposure, from birth defects to fertility issues. She also shares how huge waves of changes are being made to address this crisis, and how everyday people can join the movement.

 

About Guest:

Rachel Frazin covers energy and environment policy for The Hill: that?s everything from climate change to gasoline prices to toxic chemicals to renewable and fossil energy. She is originally from South Florida, and she studied journalism and political science at (the very cold) Northwestern University. Previously, her work has appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times, The Daily Beast, the Tampa Bay Times, and The Palm Beach Post. She is the co-author of the new book "Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America."

 

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Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/rachelfrazin/

Additional Resources Mentioned:

Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America by Rachel Frazin and Sharon Udasin

 

Show Notes: Raw audio

02:38 - Why Rachel Decided To Write Her First Book

05:18 - How PFAS Became So Widespread In Our Communities

07:46 - How Individual Activists Are Fighting Against PFAS

10:26 - What Can You Do To Address The PFAS Crisis

14:54 - What Makes PFAS So Dangerous To Our Daily Lives

22:02 - How Communities Are Struggling With PFAS Exposure

28:22 - Common Health Problems Caused By PFAS

31:29 - Where Are You Getting Exposed To PFAS

35:11 - Potential Policy Solutions And Regulatory Reforms For PFAS

41:22 - Exposing Harm While Protecting Yourself

42:50 - Recognizing PFAS As A Massive Environmental Crisis

44:14 - Why Corporate Leaders Are Ignoring The PFAS Crisis

47:35 - Consider The Everyday Products You Are Using

49:01 - What?s Next For Rachel As An Author And Journalist

51:26 - Episode Wrap-Up And Closing Words

 

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In today?s world focused on materialism and rapid tech innovation, we must never forget to reconnect with the earth to remain committed to regeneration to shape much brighter ecological futures. Corinna Bellizzi is here with Aubrey Morgan Yee, a mythopoetic futurist who hosts the Beloved Futures Podcast. Together, they unpack the crucial need to embrace earth-based wisdom and indigenous knowledge to secure a more sustainable tomorrow for everyone. Aubrey explains the beauty of being deeply connected with the mystery of life and contributing to repairing our broken environment. She also shares how she revives ancestral practices at her Hokuao Farm and her work as the Steward of Living Systems at Project Biome.

COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT https://caremorebebetter.com/shaping-our-ecological-futures-with-aubrey-morgan-yee/

About Guest:
Aubrey Morgan Yee is a mythopoetic futurist, cultural strategist, and systems change facilitator with a PhD in Alternative Futures and Indigenous Politics. She is the founder of Our Beloved Futures and Hokuao Farm & Temple in Hawai?i, a sanctuary dedicated to rewilding land and reviving ancestral practices. Aubrey serves as Steward of Living Systems at Project Biome alongside Dr. Zach Bush and leads cultural strategy with Culture Hack Labs, using narrative to drive systemic change. She also hosts the Beloved Futures Podcast, where she curates conversations on ecological futures and regenerative design. Her work bridges ecological restoration, cultural renewal, and community imagination.

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Guest Website: https://www.ourbelovedfutures.com
Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/aubrey.morgan.yee/

Show Notes:
02:48 - How Aubrey Morgan Yee Became A Mythopoetic Futurist
07:28 - Maintaining An Abundance Mindset In A Materialistic World
13:12 - Approaching Abundance With A Curious Mindset
18:01 - All About The Hokuao Farm & Temple
25:08 - Everything That Grows At The Hokuao Farm
33:41 - How Indigenous Politics Shaped Aubrey?s Systems Change Approach
41:02 - Reconnecting With The Earth And Focusing On Repairs
44:00 - Embracing Practices And Wisdom Of Indigenous People
50:56 - Serving As Steward Of Living Systems At Project Biome
57:23 - How Aubrey Sustains Her Imagination And Vision
01:03:05 - Aubrey?s Vision For Our Beloved Futures
01:06:08 - Putting Your Life At The Center

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Integrating green spaces, agriculture, housing, and retail may be extremely challenging, but it is never impossible. Steve Nygren managed to pull this off by helping build Serenbe, a wellness community connected to nature on the edge of Atlanta. He joins Corinna Bellizzi to share how their responsibly developed, high-value community serves as a model for applying biophilic design in small and intentional ways, boosting regenerative practices everywhere. Steve also discusses what it means to rediscover awe in everyday moments, the unintended consequences of fast-paced living, and how individual choices can contribute to driving systemic transformation.

COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT https://caremorebebetter.com/building-a-sustainable-wellness-community-with-steve-nygren/

About Guest:

Steve Nygren is the Founder and Managing Partner of Serenbe, a wellness community created as a model to demonstrate that preserving green space interlaced with agriculture, housing, and retail is not only economically viable, but the future of community wellbeing. This October, Nygren is releasing his first book, Start in Your Own Backyard, which explores how small, intentional changes at home and within our communities can create a profound impact on our holistic wellbeing.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenygren/
Guest Website: https://www.serenbe.com/

Guest Social:
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https://www.facebook.com/steve.nygren1

Additional Resources Mentioned:
Start In Your Own Backyard - https://amzn.to/4gvxi69

Show Notes:
02:39 - Why Most Of Our Consequences Are Unintended
06:52 - Understanding The Principles Of Biophilic Design
10:05 - Applying Regenerative Design In Community Building
12:21 - Rediscovering Awe In Everyday Moments
14:15 - Designing A Community In A Responsible Manner
26:45 - The Origin Story Of Serenbe
37:26 - Comparing Serenbe To Traditional Community Structures
43:04 - How Serenbe?s Structure Can Be Applied In Existing Communities
45:13 - How Personal Choices Can Drive Systemic Transformation
46:00 - Connect With Nature And Your Neighbors

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When Gabe Brown saw firsthand how regenerative agriculture significantly transformed their family farm, he committed himself to spreading the word about the importance of taking care of the soil. In this conversation with Corinna Bellizzi, he breaks down his work as one of the pioneers of the current soil health movement that eliminates the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides. Gabe explores the six principles of soil health, the four ecosystem processes, and the importance of local food sourcing. He also emphasizes the need to educate companies, the youth, and the public about the dangers of modernized farming techniques and why regenerative farming is the key to unlocking a more sustainable tomorrow.

COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT https://caremorebebetter.com/improving-soil-health-through-regenerative-agriculture-with-gabe-brown

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabe-brown-309875259/

Guest Website:
https://understandingag.com
https://regenified.com
Guest Book: Dirt To Soil

Show Notes:

02:49 ? A Pioneer Of Common Ground For Common Good 07:12 ? Getting More Farmers Aboard The Regenerative Process 12:24 ? Why Being Organic Is Not The Absolute Solution 21:03 ? Breaking Down The Six Principles Of Soil Health 26:09 ? Producing Corn With Higher Nutrient Density 30:30 ? Educating Consumers And Companies About Regenerative Agriculture 33:40 ? Helping The Younger Generation Transition To Regenerative Farming 37:07 ? Working With Brands To Push Regeneration 40:30 ? Addressing Public Confusion On Certification Verification 51:22 ? Why We Need More Life On Earth 55:02 ? Get In Touch With Gabe 59:00 ? Episode Wrap-Up And Closing Words BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we?ve planted 35,755 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. Follow, subscribe, and join our newsletter to help us keep growing! 1: Subscribe to our newsletter, and we?ll plant a tree in your honor! 2: Subscribe and rate us wherever you listen, and we?ll plant another tree

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40% of small businesses never reopen after a natural disaster, and 90% of them fail within two years because of the lack of a proper resilience plan. Improve your chances of succeeding by fully embracing climate resilience. Corinna Bellizzi sits down with Joyce Coffee, founder and president of Climate Resilience Consulting, who guides the backbone of our economy in preparing for climate disruption. She highlights the importance of setting up physical and data security, as well as the right evacuation plans, to save not only your business but also the lives of everyone in your team. Joyce also warns about solely depending on insurance policies for resilience planning and highlights the importance of community support in surviving climate disasters.

About Guest:

Joyce Coffee is the founder and president of Climate Resilience Consulting, where she has guided hundreds of public, private, and nonprofit clients in preparing for climate risks. A nationally recognized resilience expert with over three decades of experience, she has shaped federal policy, advised major cities and agencies, and keynoted climate and adaptation events around the world. Joyce brings deep experience and optimism to the challenge of protecting the people, property, and purpose of small businesses. She is the co-author of the forthcoming book, The Resilience Advantage: A Small Business Guide to Preparing for Floods, Heatwaves, Wildfires, and Other Climate Disasters (September 2025).

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joycecoffee/
Guest Website: https://www.climateresilienceconsulting.com/

Show Notes:
02:16 - Joyce Coffee Of Climate Resilience Consulting [02:17]
04:37 - Preparing The Right Resilience Plan [04:33]
09:37 - How To Prepare For Natural Disasters [09:27]
18:04 - Doing An Internal Cost-Benefit Analysis [17:50]
21:56 - Why Relying On Federal Resources And Insurance Is A Bad Idea [21:10]
28:07 - Addressing The Rising Cost Of Energy [27:50]
32:59 - Prepare For Risks By Starting With Smaller Costs [32:42]
38:01 - The Right Way To Handle Insurance Contracts [37:31]
46:01 - Using Generative AI With Utmost Care [45:26]
50:40 - Answering Rapid-Fire Questions [50:04]

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Excessive consumption is one of the leading killers of the world, and it is further empowered by greedy capitalism. Ali Horriyat leads the charge in transforming today?s profit-driven world and fostering a more compassionate society. He joins Corinna Bellizzi once again to talk about his non-profit organization Compassiviste and his book ?Beyond Greed.? He explores the concept of Transformation by Investment (TBI) and how it can lead to long-term societal well-being. Ali also discusses the differences between greed and selfishness, how to assess your own consumption habits, and how profit-driven businesses can learn to prioritize building a more humane economy.

*COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT  https://caremorebebetter.com/building-a-more-compassionate-society-with-ali-horriyat/

About Guest: Compassiviste?s Founder Ali Horriyat left the lucrative, profit-driven world of finance in 2016, donating his wealth, to devote himself to his vision of a society where compassion, empathy, and social impact are at the heart of our actions. In 2020, he launched Compassiviste to spread this vision. Born in Dubai, he attended schools in the UAE, France, and Switzerland before pursuing his higher education in Canada and the USA. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in economics, political science, philosophy, business, international relations and conflict resolution, and religion. Ali is the author of 25 books, including short stories, collections of essays, and poetry, with themes ranging from racism and capitalism to spirituality, music, and compassion. He believes that humans must ?love always, and always love.?

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Guest Website: https://compassiviste.com

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https://www.facebook.com/CompassivisteOfficial/
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The environment is one huge organism, and cooperation allows it to thrive and survive. Corinna Bellizzi sits down with Kristin Ohlson, who talks all about cooperation, resilience, and generosity in both human and ecological systems in her book, ?Sweet in Tooth and Claw.? Kristin explores various examples of natural cooperation, from plants and microbes in the soil to aquatic animals and coral reefs. She also talks about the importance of human cooperation in rehabilitating soil health and elevating regenerative farming practices. This conversation is truly an eye-opener on how individualism is slowly killing nature and society ? and why working together is the only way to unlock lasting growth.

COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT https://caremorebebetter.com/the-beauty-of-cooperation-in-nature-with-kristin-ohlson

About Guest:

Kristin Ohlson is a writer from Portland, Oregon. Her book Sweet in Tooth and Claw: Stories of Generosity and Cooperation in the Natural World ? which the Wall Street Journal calls ?excellent and illuminating? ? probes the mutually beneficial relationships among living things that shape and sustain the natural world and explores ways humans can cooperate with the rest of nature. Her last book was The Soil Will Save Us: How Scientists, Farmers and Foodies are Healing the Soil to Save the Planet, which the Los Angeles Times calls ?a hopeful book and a necessary one.? She appeared in the award-winning documentary film, Kiss the Ground, to speak about the connection between soil health and climate health.

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Guest Website: https://www.kristinohlson.com

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https://www.facebook.com/kristin.ohlson.7/

Additional Resources Mentioned:
Book: Sweet in Tooth and Claw: Stories of Generosity and Cooperation in the Natural World

Show Notes:
00:03:24 - Writing ?Sweet In Tooth & Claw?
00:08:06 - Flipping Metaphors About The Environment
00:12:53 - Why Nature Is Innately Creative
00:16:20 - Negative Impact Of Dams And Why They Must Be Removed
00:18:14 - Examples Of Cooperation And Mutualism In Nature
00:20:25 - Rebuilding Soil Health Through Regenerative Agriculture
00:31:38 - How Farmers Changed Grazing Practices In Nevada
00:37:47 - Exploring Indigenous Traditions On Reciprocity
00:42:41 - Unlocking Culture Change Through Cooperation
00:45:23 - Blending Nature With Awe And Wonder
00:50:17 - How Storytelling Connects Science To The Heart
00:53:16 - Get In Touch With Kristin And Join Corinna?s Reforestation Efforts
00:56:03 - Seeing Life As One Huge Cooperative Act

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Mangroves are vital for coastal resilience, marine life breeding, and carbon sequestration. Despite the undeniable worth of such trees, they are rapidly dwindling in many areas around the world. Hank Dearden is actively spearheading reforestation projects through ForestPlanet to solve this alarming problem ? at an average cost of just 15 cents per tree. Joining Corinna Bellizzi, he explains how they forge global partnerships and initiate fundraising campaigns to lead mangrove restorations worldwide, particularly in coastal communities and fishing villages. Hank also dissects the complicated yet worthwhile process of growing mangroves, as well as the impact of the evolving carbon markets on such environmental efforts.

COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT https://caremorebebetter.com/replanting-and-growing-mangroves-with-hank-dearden-of-forestplanet

About Guest: Hank Dearden III is Founder and Executive Director of ForestPlanet, Inc. a 501(c)3 organization based in Washington, DC. Launched in 2018, ForestPlanet supports large scale, low cost-per-tree reforestation projects around the world. The focus is on planting trees where they will have the greatest positive impact on the soil, local habitat, the environment, and communities in peril. More than 2 million trees have been planted to date, and the rate is accelerating. His background is in sales and marketing. He founded his own agency, Group 3D, in 1995, which focuses on media buying, event production, professional services, marketing and promotion in the business-to-business and business-to-consumer areas. His an original member of the New Media Society of Washington, and also served on the Board of Directors Advertising Club of Metropolitan Washington. Hank holds an A.B. in Mathematics from Vassar College and a Bachelor of Engineering from Dartmouth College.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/hankdearden/
Guest Website: https://forestplanet.org
Guest Social: https://www.Instagram.com/forestplanetorg/
https://www.facebook.com/GoNegative

Show Notes: 

00:02:56 - How Hank Dearden Started ForestPlanet
00:07:27- Hanks? Journey To Fulfillment
00:14:22 - Mangrove Planting Project In Tanzania
00:25:04 - The Tricky And Challenging Process Of Growing Mangroves
00:35:34 - ForestPlanet?s Fundraising Campaigns
00:47:11 - Environmentalism Should Never Be Political
00:50:32 - Getting Into Carbon Markets

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In this groundbreaking episode, I?m joined by Dr. Marcus Weller ? visionary entrepreneur, inventor, and CEO of DeepInvent.ai ? to explore how AI can accelerate the pace of human innovation for the benefit of all. Deep Invent?s AI platform can generate patent-ready ideas in minutes, identify untapped ?white space? in any field, and even improve its own architecture. Learn about The Deep Invent for Good contest ? $10,000 for the best open-sourced invention to benefit humanity (closes August 21, 2025).

COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT https://caremorebebetter.com/inventing-the-future-how-ai-is-accelerating-innovation-for-humanity-with-dr-marcus-weller

Deep Invent for Good ? Learn more and enter to win the contest: https://deepInvent.ai (closes August 21, 2025) Follow Dr. Marcus Weller on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusweller/ Listen (or watch) and Learn: How AI is moving beyond data analysis to creative invention Why embedding human cognitive heuristics into AI changes the game The Deep Invent for Good contest ? $10,000 for the best open-sourced invention to benefit humanity Ethical guardrails to ensure innovations serve people and planet How to make AI innovation more energy-efficient and sustainable You?ll also hear inspiring real-world examples of AI-generated inventions, from augmented reality e-readers to sustainable tech breakthroughs.

Time Stamped Chapters:

00:00 ? Introduction / Welcome to Care More Be Better ? today?s guest, Dr. Marcus Weller of DeepInvent.ai 01:05 ? Meet Dr. Marcus Weller - Early curiosity, tinkering with appliances, and the movie Short Circuit 03:45 ? How AI Becomes a Creative Partner - From data processing to human-like cognitive heuristics 07:15 ? Identifying ?White Space? for Innovation - How Deep Invent maps the innovation landscape and generates new patents 10:55 ? Beyond ?Fail Fast? - Starting with complete context to build the right thing the first time 12:50 ? Augmented Reality E-Reader Example - An AI-generated invention inspires a career pivot 15:05 ? What Is Superintelligence? Domain-specific superintelligence for innovation 16:40 ? AI Agents and Self-Improving Systems - The story of Deep Invent patenting its own architecture 19:00 ? Deep Invent for Good Contest - How to enter, win $10K, and open-source your idea for humanity 22:45 ? Examples of Contest Submissions - From cancer therapies to adaptive prosthetics 25:05 ? Open Source vs. Patenting Your Own Ideas - Why the campaign focuses on shared innovation 27:35 ? Ethical Guardrails for AI Innovation - Preventing harmful inventions and ensuring benefit to humanity 29:55 ? AI, Personality, and Human Connection - Training AI with psychometric data for a natural feel 34:00 ? Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Computing - How Deep Invent optimizes compute use and supports clean tech innovation 38:00 ? Marcus?s Optimistic 10-Year Vision - A radically accelerated positive future 40:30 ? Inspiring the Next Generation - Marcus?s one-minute message to a classroom of 12-year-olds 42:00 ? Closing Thoughts & Invitation to Participate - Why now is the time to innovate for good 44:00 ? Outro & Tree-Planting Update BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we?ve planted 35,755 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. Follow, subscribe, and join our newsletter to help us keep growing! 1: Subscribe to our newsletter, and we?ll plant a tree in your honor! 2: Subscribe and rate us wherever you listen, and we?ll plant another tree

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Mollie Engelhart?s journey from vegan chef and Los Angeles restaurateur to regenerative farmer in California and Texas is anything but ordinary. In her new book, Debunked by Nature, Mollie shares how motherhood, land stewardship, and firsthand farming experience dismantled long-held beliefs about veganism, soil health, and politics.

In this candid conversation, we explore her personal and political transformation, the realities of running Sovereignty Ranch, and how she navigates both the ecological and ideological divides in today?s regenerative agriculture movement. From raw milk revelations to the necessity of animals in building healthy soil, Mollie challenges assumptions on all sides of the aisle.

We also discuss the complexity of immigration reform, the pitfalls of partisanship in environmental issues, and her vision for a more sovereign, resilient future. Whether you agree with her or not, this dialogue will make you think about food, farming, and freedom in new ways.

COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT https://caremorebebetter.com/a-conservative-regenerative-farmers-journey-with-mollie-engelhart

In this episode, you?ll learn:

Why Mollie left veganism after becoming a farmer How regenerative farming confronts both environmental and political narratives The importance of coalition-building across ideological divides Realities of animal care and death on a regenerative farm Mollie?s approach to immigration reform and labor in agriculture Her vision for Sovereignty Ranch as a model of self-reliance About Guest: Mollie Engelhart is the executive chef and founder of Sage Regenerative Kitchen in Los Angeles alongside her husband Elias as well as a leader in the Regenerative Agriculture movement with 200 acres at Sovereignty Ranch in the Texas Hill Country. Her mission is to produce healthy food from healthy soil for her communities. Mollie is the mother of five, a film producer, poet, and thought leader examining the connections of humanity, family, soil, food, and culture, constantly questioning ?Where do we go from here?? She is passionate about health freedom, natural birth, breastfeeding, regenerative agriculture, community, and humanity?s place in partnership with nature and God. As a self-proclaimed lifelong liberal, Mollie became confronted with the bureaucracy that destroyed her once thriving restaurants in Los Angeles during the pandemic. Mollie came to the conclusion that the democratic party did not center around family, God or freedom and now sees herself as a ?radical centrist?. Since her revelations, Mollie has done many speaking events, giving testimony to how she became pro-life, the challenges of doing business in California, regenerative agriculture and the connection between soil and health. She regularly gets standing ovations and brings people to tears with her inspiring conversations. Mollie has been featured on podcasts, news outlets, public speaking engagements and more including; Texas State University, Epoch Times, Turning Point USA, Fox News, Bon Appetit, ABC News, NPR, Luke Storey, Max Lavine, Confluence and the Exit & Build Summit.

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Guest Website: https://www.sovereigntyranch.com/
Guest Social: https://www.youtube.com/@chefmollie
https://www.instagram.com/talktomollie/
https://www.facebook.com/mollie.engelhart

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Due to funding cuts, accessibility issues, and misguided priorities, many educational institutions and universities are failing to serve their own communities. This is why adopting transformational education and putting regeneration at the center of their curricula is a must. Joining Corinna Bellizzi is Pavel Cenkl, PhD, dean of Academic Affairs at Prescott College. Together, they discuss what it takes to reimagine education to make it more reciprocal and less transactional, and why networked global learning matters now more than ever. Dr. Cenkl also explains how we should nourish and deepen our relationship with the world, the people around us, and even the more-than-human aspects of our planet to build innovative, regenerative, and sustainable communities.

About Guest:

Pavel Cenkl is the Dean of Academic Affairs at Prescott College. His work focuses on the intersection of transformative learning, community and ecology and building a more regenerative and resilient educational future. Pavel works internationally and writes and speaks widely about curriculum design and pedagogy, global learning networks, environmental humanities and philosophy, and has developed programs in ecology, humanities, outdoor skills and recreation, regenerative food and farming, and more. Pavel?s books include Transformative Learning: Reflections on 30 Years of Head, Heart, and Hands at Schumacher College (with Satish Kumar, 2021); Nature and Culture in the Northern Forest: Region, Heritage, and Environment in the Rural Northeast (2010); and This Vast Book of Nature: Writing the Landscape of New Hampshire's White Mountains, 1784?1911 (2006). His current work is focused on regenerative democracy and education.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavelcenkl/

Guest Website:

https://prescott.edu

https://regenlearning.org

Due to funding cuts, accessibility issues, and misguided priorities, many educational institutions and universities are failing to serve their own communities. This is why adopting transformational education and putting regeneration at the center of their curricula is a must. Joining Corinna Bellizzi is Pavel Cenkl, PhD, dean of Academic Affairs at Prescott College. Together, they discuss what it takes to reimagine education to make it more reciprocal and less transactional, and why networked global learning matters now more than ever. Dr. Cenkl also explains how we should nourish and deepen our relationship with the world, the people around us, and even the more-than-human aspects of our planet to build innovative, regenerative, and sustainable communities.

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Without committing to the mission of regenerating earth, we are putting our planet?s health and our entire future at risk. New York Times bestselling author and immersive journalist Kelsey Timmerman has been using the insights and experiences he has gathered from his global travels to put regenerative agriculture, food security, and soil health into the spotlight. He joins Corinna Bellizzi to share real-life stories of how farmers are working with nature, despite the lamentable state of their profession. He talks about their noble sacrifices and innovative practices in securing food systems, building a more sustainable tomorrow, and ensuring that the next generation can continue eating healthy.

About Guest:

Kelsey Timmerman is a journalist, speaker, and the New York Times bestselling author of Where Am I Wearing?, Where Am I Eating?, and Where Am I Giving? His immersive storytelling takes readers to the people and places behind the products they consume, exploring global issues through deeply human experiences.

Guest Website: https://kelseytimmerman.com/

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https://www.instagram.com/kelseytimmerman/

https://www.facebook.com/KelseyTimmerman

Additional Resources Mentioned:

Regenerating Earth: Farmers Working with Nature to Feed Our Future by Kelsey Timmerman

Show Notes: Raw audio

00:04:02 - Kelsey Timmerman And His Journey Around The World

00:13:20 - Holding On To Hope Amid Degeneration

00:19:15 - The Battle For The Term Regeneration

00:31:23 - How Regenerative Farmers Adapt With Severe Weather Challenges

00:40:59 - The Challenging And Unfair Life Of Farmers

00:52:11 - Glimmers Of Hope For Regeneration

00:58:03 - Becoming Your Community?s Force Of Regeneration

01:07:18 - Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words

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Regenerative agriculture is one of the most crucial ways to save the planet and build a much better society. By making the soil healthier, we preserve the environment and produce more organic food. Corinna Bellizzi sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Burke, naturopathic practitioner and master herbalist, to discuss why the planet can greatly benefit from all forms of regenerative farming. They talk about the many benefits of consuming soil-based organisms, how not to get addicted to instant gratification offered by processed foods, and which food supplements are most beneficial to your body. Dr. Burke also emphasized why regenerative agriculture must be made easier to digest, encouraging the public to contribute in building a more sustainable future.

About Guest:

My name is Jeffrey Burke, and I have been in the Natural Products Industry for over four decades. I am very excited to be the Director Of Education for Kokora Life, a groundbreaking, Regenerative-Organic Certified supplement company. Regenerative farming is a passion of mine, and being able to be associated with a company actually making a difference is incredible. I?m also a Naturopathic Practitioner, a Master Herbalist, and a National Radio Talk Show Host, as well as a lecturer, educator, and author. Over my long industry career, I have been blessed to work with the best minds in the Natural Products Industry, and many of the most incredible, groundbreaking companies our industry has to offer.

Guest LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/dr-jeffrey-burke-86421931

Guest Website:

http://www.drjeffreyburke.com/

https://kokoralife.com

Guest Social:

https://www.instagram.com/drjeffreyburke

https://www.youtube.com/@honesthealthwithJeffreyBurke

https://www.facebook.com/DrJeffreyBurke

Additional Resources Mentioned:

Dr. Dean Ornish's 2024 Alzheimer's Diet & Lifestyle Intensive Intervention Study

Ric Scalzo's Interview - Founder of Kokora Life's

Dr. William Li's First Interview - Eat To Beat Disease

Dr. William Li's Second Interview - Eat To Beat Your Diet

Show Notes: Raw audio

00:03:15 - Dr. Jeffrey Burke?s Life And Career

00:05:39 - Advocating For Regenerative Health And Farming

00:08:44 - Impact Of Plowing On Regenerative Agriculture

00:13:32 - Benefits Of Consuming Soil-Based Organisms

00:19:45 - The Illusion Of Eating Processed Food

00:23:55 - Feeding Crops With Mountain Microorganisms

00:25:55 - Most Efficient Regenerative Agriculture Methods

00:33:57 - Dr. Burke?s Honest Health Podcast

00:40:34 - Taking The Right Supplements For Your Body

00:49:45 - Making Regenerative Agriculture Easier To Digest

00:58:11 - Nothing Is Ever Too Late

01:00:27- Episode Wrap-Up And Closing Words

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In this special bonus episode, we?re sharing Corinna?s full interview from the Honest Health Podcast, hosted by longtime natural health leader, Dr. Jeffrey Burke. This wide-ranging conversation explores the future of omega-3 nutrition, the unsustainable reality of fish-sourced oils, and how algae offers a powerful, regenerative solution for both people and the planet.

Corinna also shares the mission behind Orlo Nutrition?how the brand uses cutting-edge, carbon-negative technology to grow microalgae for optimal nutrient absorption and minimal environmental impact. From the evolution of the omega-3 category to her personal journey toward sustainability and launching Care More Be Better, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and actionable takeaways.

? Topics Covered:Why Corinna left fish oil behind for algae-based omega-3sThe hidden environmental cost of fishing?even when it's "certified sustainable"How algae grows, why it's essential to life on Earth, and its role in regenerative healthUnderstanding bioavailability: Polar lipids vs. traditional fish oilOrlo Nutrition?s carbon-negative production process and vertical algae farmingHow spirulina grown indoors outperforms open-pond spirulina in purity and nutritionWhat most supplement companies are getting wrong about algaeThe role of nutrition in brain health, longevity, and Alzheimer?s preventionWhy we need to personalize health and nutrition?starting by listening to our own bodies

Dr. Jeffrey Burke:

Website: www.drjeffreyburke.com

Podcast: Honest Health Podcast (Available on Spotify, YouTube)

Orlo Nutrition: OrloNutrition.com

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There is no forever solution to nuclear waste, and humanity is doomed to always live with its drastic consequences. With underserved areas always getting the small end of the stick, Dr. Sarah Fox helps to elevate their voices by putting community storytelling in the spotlight. In this conversation with Corinna Bellizzi, she shares how she underscored the disproportionate impact of environmental contamination on marginalized regions by highlighting the stories and activism of ordinary people. Dr. Sarah also explains why the lives of everyday individuals must not be treated as less important than in-depth scientific researches, which both aim to build healthier and more sustainable communities.

About Guest:

Seattle-based author and historian Sarah Fox is drawn to the stories we tell about places, bodies, and the relationships between them. Fox is the author of Downwind: A People?s History of the Nuclear West (University of Nebraska Press, 2014). She is currently completing the manuscript for her second book project, At Home in the Plume: Unruly Waste and Reckoning in the Pacific Northwest. Fox holds a PhD in History from University of British Columbia.

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Guest Website: https://www.downwindhistory.com

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Additional Resources Mentioned:

Downwind: A People's History of the Nuclear West

Merchants of Doubt: How a Handful of Scientists Obscured the Truth on Issues from Tobacco Smoke to Climate Change by Naomi Oreskes and Erik M. Conway

Show Notes: Raw audio

00:02:51 - Author And Historian Sarah Fox

00:12:07 - Highlighting The Voices Of Ordinary People

00:15:56 - Trust The Experts Vs Questioning The Science

00:25:50 - How Underserved Communities Are Harmed By Fallout

00:34:49 - Hesitancy Around Preserving Nuclear Documents

00:42:23 - How To Tell Stories That Matter

00:51:17 - Answering Lightning Round Questions

00:57:14 - Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words

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The human footprint may not be easily measurable, but it is crucial in shaping the planet for better and for worse ? but most of the time it is the latter. Corinna Bellizzi sits down with biologist Shane Campbell-Staton, PhD, who hosts the aptly named show "Human Footprint." He talks all about his experiences traveling around the world to delve into different human activities, cultures, and lifestyles to understand how they impact our society and environment. Shane also shares insights on how supermarkets changed the way we eat, the value of humanity?s fundamental interconnectedness, the true costs of hydroelectric power, and the truth behind the bee colony collapse.

About Guest:

Shane is interested in how human history, culture, technology and politics influence life, biological stress and evolution of species around the world. He uses physiology, gene expression, genomics and experimentation to identify genes and traits that allow animals to rapidly adapt to new environmental pressures faced in a human-dominated world.

Shane also has a deep passion for sharing science with the public. His own passion for science was kindled through television as a child. Growing up in a small town in South Carolina, he was not exposed to much nature or the outdoors. But watching nature documentaries and TV shows featuring passionate presenters, like Steve Irwin and Jeff Corwin, he developed a love for the natural world. Now Shane is sharing his own passions and the wonders of science with a diverse audience through his research as well as visual and audio media.

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Guest Website: https://www.campbellstaton.com/

Guest Social:

https://www.pbs.org/show/human-footprint/

https://www.instagram.com/shane.campbellstaton/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-biology-of-superheroes-podcast/id1314139416

https://www.tiktok.com/@pbs

https://www.youtube.com/@PBS/featured

Additional Resources Mentioned:

The Impact of Climate Storytelling with Trip Jennings and Maiya May of WEATHERED, a PBS Docuseries

The Impact of Dams on the Health of Our Ecosystems with Steve Hawley, Author of Cracked

The Consequences of Farmed Salmon with Simen Saetre, Author of The New Fish

Show Notes: Raw audio

00:02:37 - Shane Campbell-Staton And Human Footprint

00:08:24 - What To Expect From Season 2

00:11:19 - How Supermarkets Changed Our Daily Lives

00:13:41 - Understanding The Honey Trap And Colony Collapse

00:17:49 - Insights About Hydroelectric Power

00:24:50 - Appreciating Fundamental Interconnectedness

00:26:52- Environmental Response To Human Footprint

00:34:45 - Telling Stories About Social Justice

00:46:12 - Evolving From Domination To Reciprocity

00:53:39 - How To Remian Hopeful And Keep The Faith

00:56:17 - Making Small Changes For The Greater Good

00:59:51 - Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words

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Rice is a staple food for more than half the world?s population. Although it is usually white, there are many other colors and types of rice out there. Caryl Levine and Ken Lee have pioneered the introduction of heirloom red and black rice to the United States. Joining Corinna Bellizzi, they share how they are reshaping the way Americans see, think about, and consume rice, all while empowering smallholder farmers and promoting regenerative agriculture. Caryl and Ken also discuss how their efforts impact global food systems, cut methane emissions, and empower women in the field of agriculture.

About Guest:

Caryl Levine and Ken Lee are jointly co-founders of Lotus Foods, Inc., the successful organic and specialty rice company based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Husband and wife, Ken and Caryl started Lotus Foods in 1993, pioneering the introduction of heirloom red and black rice to US markets, starting with Bhutanese Red Rice and a black rice they trademarked Forbidden Rice®. Together they have reshaped how Americans think about and eat rice.

Both are passionate about empowering women farmers, creating a more equitable food system and ensuring consumers have healthier rice options. Their work has received abundant recognition. The Specialty Foods Association honored Ken and Caryl each with a Leadership Award, for Citizenship and Vision, respectively. In 2017 Conscious Company Media selected Ken and Caryl to receive their first ever ?Leadership for Global Impact Award,? recognizing leaders ?using the power of business as a force for positive change.? In 2021 Caryl was among ?Real Leaders 100 Women in Impact? which recognized 100 women who are? leading the way towards a brighter future.?

Guest LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryl-levine-a507897/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenneth-lee-871882b/

Guest Website: https://www.lotusfoods.com

Guest Social:

https://www.TikTok.com/@LotusFoods

https://www.Instagram.com/LotusFoods/

https://www.Facebook.com/LotusFoods

https://www.Pinterest.com/LotusFoods/

Additional Resources Mentioned:

Rice Is Life by Caryl Levine & Ken Lee

Show Notes: Raw audio

00:02:37 - Caryl Levine And Ken Lee Of Lotus Foods

00:10:06 - Understanding Regenerative Organic Certification

00:21:55 - Raising Rice The Right Way

00:26:40 - The Feminization Of Agriculture

00:30:20 - Rice Varieties And Their Health Benefits

00:34:34 - Tips For Cooking Black, Red, And Brown Rice Easier

00:39:39 - Caryl And Ken?s Favorite Recipes

00:45:41 - Potential Policy Shifts For Regenerative Agriculture

00:49:20 - Balancing Premium Sourcing And Pricing

00:54:46 - Reconnecting To Food Culture

00:58:48 - Shop, Cook, And Eat In Line With Regeneration

01:01:47 - What?s Next For Lotus Foods

01:06:59 - Caryl And Ken?s Closing Words

01:09:09 - Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words

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With freshwater becoming more and more limited, our planet turns its sights to decentralized water solutions. Brian Sheng, Co-Founder and CEO of Aquaria, has developed a technology to capture the vapor in the air and turn it into liquid water. Joining Corinna Bellizzi, he shares how their Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG) does its wonders to make clean water more accessible to all, from disaster relief efforts to residential homes. Brian also discusses the proper way to install, maintain, and power an AWG to maximize its output and potential.

 

About Guest:

Brian Sheng is the Co-Founder and CEO of Aquaria, building air-water infrastructure to produce scalable water systems that create clean drinking water from the air. Aquaria?s mission is to safeguard and unlock global access to clean water. As a serial entrepreneur, Brian co-founded The Vanguard, Fresh VC, and he founded Asia Horizon. Additionally he served as a General Partner at The Arcview Group. Brian?s seed stage portfolio is valued at over $3B with 2 IPOs, Fiscalnote and Clever Leaves. While attending Princeton University, Brian wrote his thesis on atmospheric water generation. Brian was honored as a member of Forbes 30 under 30 class of 2024, and Aquaria was named one of TIME?s Best Inventions of 2024.

 

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-sheng/

Guest Website: https://aquaria.world/

Guest Social:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/aquariaawg/

https://www.instagram.com/aquariaawg

 

Show Notes: Raw audio

00:02:35 - Brian Sheng Of Aquaria

00:06:19 - How Atmospheric Water Generator Works

00:12:03 - Using Air Water To Put Out Forest Fires

00:14:35 - AGW Infrastructure And Energy Requirements

00:19:10 - How It Compares To Municipal Water

00:21:21 - Installing AGW For Home Use

00:30:08 - Lessons From The Private And Public Sectors

00:34:54 - Aquaria?s Pursuit For A Better World

00:37:06 - Becoming A Public Benefit Corporation

00:41:30 - Encouraging Potential Competitors

00:46:23 - Proper Maintenance Of AGW Unit

00:47:46 - Pushing Forward And Legacy Building

00:49:56 - Creating More Things Out Of Thin Air

00:51:24 - Keeping An Optimistic And Hopeful Vision

00:52:27 - Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words

 

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