The federal government plans to kill 450,000 barred owls over 30 years to protect the northern spotted owl — while simultaneously narrowing the definition of harm under the Endangered Species Act to allow old-growth forest logging that will destroy the spotted owl's habitat. Wayne Pacelle, president of Animal Wellness Action and the Center for Humane Economy, joins Corinna Bellizzi to expose the timber industry logic behind both moves. Together, they explain what's happening to wild horses and wolves on America's public lands, and share what 35 years of animal protection work has taught Wayne about how a slippery slope can lead to environmental devastation. We must act to protect America's open spaces and wild habitats. 00:00 — Introduction: The Spotted Owl, the Barred Owl, and the Question of Whose Fault It Is 04:00 — The 14-Mile Zone of Life: How Much Room Do We Actually Share? 06:00 — The Northern Spotted Owl: History, Habitat, and the Timber Wars 10:00 — The Barred Owl Is Not Invasive: The Range-Expansion Argument 14:00 — Human Beings Crossed the Bering Land Bridge: Applying the Same Logic 18:00 — The Plan to Shoot 450,000 Owls: Why It Won't Work 20:00 — The Endangered Species Act: How the Definition of Harm Is Being Gutted 23:00 — The One Big Beautiful Bill and the 60% Timber Increase 27:00 — Old Growth Redwoods, Carbon, and the True Cost of Logging 30:00 — The Lawsuit and What Comes Next 32:00 — Wild Horses: 80,000 vs. 4.3 Million Cattle 36:00 — Wolves: Delisted for Politics, Hunted by Snowmobile 37:00 — Fertility Control as a Humane Alternative 39:00 — Why Every Animal Sequesters Carbon 40:00 — The Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Its Origins 44:00 — The Environmental Groups That Got This Wrong 47:00 — Direct Mail, Organizational Efficiency, and the 95% Program Model 50:00 — What Animal Wellness Action Has Actually Accomplished 53:00 — Wildfires, Forest Management, and Fossil Fuels 57:00 — The Colorado River and the Water Crisis 01:00:00 — What You Can Do: Congress, Donations, and Showing Up 01:02:00 — Closing: Inspired and Enraged Resources Wayne Pacelle on LinkedIn Animal Wellness Action — animalwellnessaction.org Center for Humane Economy — humaneeconomy.org Wayne Pacelle on X Wayne Pacelle on Instagram The Bond — Wayne Pacelle The Humane Economy — Wayne Pacelle Action Alert: Barred Owl Kill Plan Action Alert: Endangered Species Act Definition of Harm Donate to Animal Wellness Action Aldo Leopold — A Sand County Almanac Bill McKibben on Ezra Klein Show CONNECT & SUPPORT CARE MORE BE BETTERSubstack: https://caremorebebetter.substack.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetterTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-betterCAUSE PARTNER: If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner —Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

For decades, large corporations have privatized their massive profits while quietly shifting environmental, social, and health costs onto the public. Unpacking these systemic costs is central to the discussion in The Profiteers, which diagnoses how business practices impact society at large. In this episode, host Corinna Bellizzi speaks with Christopher Marquis, Professor of Chinese Management at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School and author of Better Business, to analyze the hidden mechanics of corporate externalities. From plastics lobbying and regulatory co-optation to visionary models of regenerative agriculture and foundation ownership, they explore why exposing systemic corporate abuse is the first crucial step toward real reform. Discover how innovative enterprise models, policy levers, and conscious consumer choices can help build a truly sustainable and regenerative economy. About Guest: Professor Marquis’ research and teaching focus on how some of the biggest crises of our day – including climate change, inequality, and discrimination – are intimately connected to how our current economic and societal systems prioritize accumulating and concentrating wealth for the few over the concerns and needs of everyone and everything else. His research and writing focus on the need to rebalance the interactions between corporations, governments, and civil society to deliver socially and environmentally beneficial outcomes to all. Marquis is the author of The Profiteers: How Business Privatizes Profits and Socialize Costs. His earlier books include the award-winning Better Business: How the B Corp Movement is Remaking Capitalism and Mao and Markets: The Communist Roots of Chinese Enterprise, which was a Financial Times Best Book of 2022. He has also authored more than 20 peer-reviewed academic articles and more than 50 Harvard business cases on topics related to social innovation, sustainable business and doing business in China. Professor Marquis served 2 terms as an Associate Editor at Administrative Science Quarterly and has also been a Senior Editor at Organization Science and Management and Organization Review. He has also served a term as Representative at Large for the International Association for Chinese Management Research (IACMR) and Organization and Management Theory Division, Academy of Management. Before returning to academia, Marquis was a Vice President and Technology Manager at JP Morgan Chase. He currently is on the sustainability advisory board of the French multinational Sanofi Consumer Healthcare. Guest Website & Socials: https://chrismarquis.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-marquis-3884834/ https://x.com/Chris_Marquis_ https://substack.com/@chrismarquis Resources Mentioned: BOOK: The Profiteers https://amzn.to/4zbwM66 BOOK: Better Business https://amzn.to/4crRPHF Key Topics Discussed (with time stamps): 01:32 Who Really Pays For Corporate Externalities? 07:22 The Plastic Dilemma: Rethinking Packaging In Sustainable Business 11:57 Privatizing Profits & Socializing Costs: Unpacking Corporate Externalities 20:37 Lessons From GE: How Shareholder Primacy Distorts Business Ethics 30:17 Big Tech And Algorithms: Profit Growth Vs. Corporate Accountability 36:30 Unpacking The Policy Debate: Plastic Lobbying & Chemical Recycling 44:19 Rethinking Lifecycles: Circularity And Extended Consumer Responsibility 51:58 Regenerative Agriculture: How Purpose-Driven Brands Restore Soil & Systems 01:00:02 Building A Regenerative Economy: Purpose-Driven Governance & Ownership 01:07:15 Conclusion & Takeaways: Empowering Individual Action and Policy Reform CONNECT & SUPPORT CARE MORE BE BETTERSubstack: https://caremorebebetter.substack.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetterTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-betterCAUSE PARTNER: If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner —Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zach and Jason Francis have spent their careers proving that doing more with less is not a constraint — it's a philosophy — from a nine-month sailing trip from San Diego to Australia to building tiny homes on HGTV's Tiny Luxury to Willo, an AI platform that takes a business idea from concept to live website in under ten minutes. The brothers join Care More Be Better to share what 21 days at sea taught them about complexity, why ideas die in spreadsheets, how AI agents work like bees in a hive, and how to use AI as a tool that empowers rather than replaces the human behind the vision. Chapter Markers 00:00 — Introduction: The Through Line from Tiny Homes to AI Agents 05:00 — Building with a Sibling: Trust, Security, and the Ability to Argue Without Fragility 12:00 — The Sailing Trip: 21 Days at Sea and What You Actually Need 18:00 — Tiny Luxury to Willo: The Philosophy Was Always the Same 24:00 — Complexity Kills: Getting from Zero to One 30:00 — What Willo Actually Does: From Idea to Live Website in 8-10 Minutes 38:00 — The Seven Agent System: Proactive vs. Reactive AI 44:00 — How Willo Differs from Claude, ChatGPT, and Agentic Tools 50:00 — AI Energy Footprint: Stewardship Over Avoidance 56:00 — The Beehive: How Nature Informs Willo's Agent Design 62:00 — Pricing, Roadmap, and What's Next for Willo COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/from-ideas-to-income-with-ai-zach-and-jason-francis/ About Guests: Brothers Zach and Jason Francis are serial entrepreneurs, builders, and prior hosts of the straight-to-series reality HGTV TV show Tiny Luxury. Over the years, they have built, acquired, and invested in companies spanning real estate, media, software, and artificial intelligence. Their mission is to make entrepreneurship more accessible by simplifying the process of building and growing a business. As the founders of Willo, they are helping a new generation of entrepreneurs turn ideas into real businesses with the power of AI. Beyond business, Zach and Jason are real estate developers, AI investors, beekeepers, sailors, adventurers, and family men who are passionate about creating meaningful companies, exploring new opportunities, and helping others build lives and businesses on their own terms. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-francis-750200157/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-francis7/ Guest Website: https://willo.ai | https://www.francisbrothers.com/ Guest Socials: https://www.youtube.com/@buildwithwillo | https://x.com/BuildwithWillo | https://www.facebook.com/buildwithwillo/ Additional Resources Mentioned: Scary Smart by Mo Gawdat BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER: Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! CAUSE PARTNER: If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are you tired of feeling helpless about our growing global garbage crisis? Host Corinna Bellizzi sits down with Tom Szaky, the visionary founder and CEO of TerraCycle and Loop, to discuss why we must start Rethinking Waste. Szaky explains how his companies are transforming hard-to-recycle items, like cigarette butts and dirty diapers, into valuable resources. They unpack how the modern concept of disposability has failed us and why a circular economy is the target for sustainable social impact. You'll discover how the chess pieces of business and policy must align to drive scalable, real-world change. This eye-opening discussion will challenge you to reconsider everything you buy and throw away. COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/nature-has-no-concept-of-waste-tom-szaky-on-terracycle-loop-eliminating-disposability/ About Guest: Tom Szaky is founder and CEO of TerraCycle, a global leader in the collection and repurposing of complex waste streams. TerraCycle operates in 20 countries, working with some of the world’s largest brands, retailers and manufacturers to create national platforms to recycle products and packaging that otherwise go to landfill or incineration. It also created a new circular reuse platform called Loop that enables consumers to purchase products in reusable packaging. Tom and TerraCycle have received hundreds of awards and recognition from organizations including the United Nations, World Economic Forum, Fortune Magazine and U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Tom is the author of four books, Revolution in a Bottle, Outsmart Waste, Make Garbage Great and The Future of Packaging. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomszaky/ Guest Website: https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/ Additional Resources Mentioned: BOOK: Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation: https://amzn.to/4gwCXIE BOOK: Carbon: The Book of Life: https://amzn.to/4kQi9xL Time Stamps: 00:58 00:00 - Why True Change Starts With Natural Capitalism 05:10 02:45 - The Hidden Cost Of An Unsexy Utility 08:11 05:30 - Flipping The Economics Of Trash On Its Head 07:37 09:40 - Surviving The Scrutiny Of The System 13:18 13:15 - The Logistics Of Sorting The Unsortable 34:36 17:50 - Designing For Reuse In A Convenient World 52:16 23:20 - Democratizing Capital For A Cleaner Future BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER: Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! CAUSE PARTNER: If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Democracy isn't just something we vote for once every few years, it's something we build together, in our neighborhoods, city halls, and everyday relationships. Corinna Bellizzi is joined by Angela Glover Blackwell, founder of PolicyLink and host of Reimagining Democracy for a Good Life, who has spent more than 50 years working at the intersection of racial equity, housing, and civic life. Angela reflects on how growing up during segregation shaped her understanding of community and leadership, explains why she defines democracy as "co-governance for human flourishing," and makes the case that America may be ready for a third founding. She also shares how tools like civic assemblies and participatory budgeting can restore civic life, and why joy has to remain at the center of any vision for real change. COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/reimagining-democracy-with-angela-glover-blackwell About Guest: Angela Glover Blackwell has spent over 50 years working at the intersection of racial equity, housing, and civic life. As the founder of PolicyLink and host of the podcast Reimagining Democracy for a Good Life, she provides a roadmap for rebuilding our communities. In this episode, we discuss why true democracy requires co-governance and active participation from every citizen. We explore how to cultivate joy in our activism and why local leadership is the key to national change. You'll learn how to navigate the complexities of our changing demographics while building a future where everyone can reach their full potential. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-glover-blackwell  Guest Website: https://policylink.org Guest Social: https://www.youtube.com/policylink  PODCAST: Reimagining Democracy for a Good Life On PolicyLink.com On Spotify On Apple Podcasts Chapter Markers 00:00 — Introduction: Bioneers, PolicyLink, and Reimagining Democracy 05:45 — Early Lessons in Segregation and Resilience: Growing Up in 1950s St. Louis 12:30 — Founding PolicyLink: Bridging Community Work and National Policy 18:15 — Recreating Civic Life: Civic Assemblies, Participatory Budgeting, and Mutual Aid 26:40 — Democracy as Co-Governance for Human Flourishing 33:00 — The Third Founding: Why the Nation's Mechanisms Have Outgrown Themselves 38:00 — Joy in Activism: Adrienne Maree Brown and What Los Angeles Taught Angela 44:10 — Patience, Impatience, and Why We Must Stop Being Nostalgic for a Time That Never Was 50:00 — Season 2 of Reimagining Democracy: Atlanta, the Curb Cut Effect, and Hartsfield-Jackson 58:00 — Hope Is a Discipline: Answering the Listener Who Has Lost Faith 64:00 — The Third Founding, Future Cities, and What Comes Next BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER: Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! CAUSE PARTNER: If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow Care More Be Better on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At twenty, Inna Segal was told by her chiropractor that there was nothing he could do to help her — and went home to discover that her chronic back pain, psoriasis, and digestive issues were rooted in ancestral trauma her body had been holding for decades. The author of The Secret Language of Your Body, sold over a million copies in 27 languages, joins Care More Be Better for one of the show's most personal conversations. Host Corinna Bellizzi shares her own experience warding off a migraine through breath and intention on graduation morning, her childhood ability to detect cancer by smell, and the moment she knew her sister's cat's name before anyone told her. Together they explore energy medicine, the body as an archive of experience, the science of emotional storage in physical form, and why the listening that heals the body may be the same listening that heals the planet. Blog page for episode, including transcripts: https://caremorebebetter.com/the-secret-language-of-your-body-energy-medicine-ancestral-trauma-heal-from-within-inna-segal/ Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/innasegalauthor/ Guest Website: https://www.innasegal.com/ Guest Social:  https://www.tiktok.com/@innasegalauthor https://www.youtube.com/@InnaSegalauthor/channels https://www.facebook.com/InnaSegalAuthor https://www.instagram.com/innasegalauthor/ Show Notes: 01:42 - Discovering And Listening To The Language Of The Body 14:04 - Moving Through Health And Trauma Through Journaling 24:15- The Restorative Power Of Nature 31:14 - What Are Etheric Forces? 49:38 - How Self-Healing Can Work In Intense Sicknesses 56:18 - All About The Molecules Of Emotions 01:01:35 - Get In Touch With Inna 01:04:42 - Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER: Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! CAUSE PARTNER: If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The planet’s temperature continues to warm up every year, and one of the biggest contributors to this is gas-powered vehicles. Timothy Seward, a lifelong tinkerer and moped enthusiast, wants to change this worrisome situation through his groundbreaking electric motorbike at ONYX Motors. He joins Corinna Bellizzi to share how he combines cyberpunk aesthetics with high-performance utility to create environmentally friendly vehicles that could last for many years. He also talks about the role of a breakout Indiegogo campaign and highly personal community building to develop an engaging riding experience while prioritizing cost-efficiency and sustainability. COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/ride-the-future-design-rebellion-and-the-electric-revolution-on-two-wheels-with-timothy-seward-of-onyx-motors/ About Guest: Tim Seward is a dynamic design visionary. A lifelong tinkerer and moped enthusiast, he began experimenting with electric conversions in 2012, transforming gas mopeds into sleek, powerful prototypes. With a background in industrial design, his portfolio includes work for mobility innovators Bird, Scoot, UBCO and FREEBORD and consumer lifestyle brands with Sonos, Google, Nike, Samsung, LG, HP and Intel viewable at timothykevinseward.com and his current roles as the founder and chief design officer of ONYX Motors. In 2017, Tim launched ONYX through a breakout Indiegogo campaign, introducing the RCR—bike that redefined the category with their raw performance and timeless design. He’s redefining what electric mobility feels like through design, nostalgia, and emotion. Today, he leads the design of every ONYX bike, blending cyberpunk grit with California swagger. His vision is clear: create machines that are not just modes of transport, but vehicles of self-expression and rebellion. Under his guidance, ONYX continues to push the boundaries of electric two-wheeled design, giving riders around the world the freedom to unleash their restless alter ego. He is a frequent speaker and podcast guest on design and transformation. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothykevinseward/ Guest Website: https://onyxmotors.com/ Guest Social:  https://www.youtube.com/@onyxmotorbikesard/ https://www.facebook.com/onyxmotorbikes/ https://www.tiktok.com/@onyxmotorbikesofficial https://www.instagram.com/onyxmotorbikes/ Show Notes: 02:00 - Tim’s Journey From Tinkerer To Founder 09:24 - Hitting Big Through A Crowdfunding Campaign 16:25 - How ONYX Balances Specs, Efficiency, And Compliance 25:27 - How ONYX Motors Keeps Their Products Cost-Efficient 30:20 - ONYX Motorbike’s Anti-Theft Features 32:34 - Better Enforcement Of Transportation Laws 40:53 - The Impact Of The ONYX Community 47:51 - Creating Long-Lasting Sustainable Products 55:24 - Why You Should Get The ONYX 80 Volt 01:01:54 - Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words - BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER: Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! CAUSE PARTNER: If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 2007, Kenton Lee watched a girl in Kenya walk to church in shoes so small she had cut open the front to let her toes stick out — and wrote an idea in his journal that would take six years and every shoe company's rejection before it became real. The Shoe That Grows, an adjustable sandal that expands five sizes and lasts for years, is now worn by more than 500,000 children across 100 countries. Kenton and his longtime friend and CEO Andrew Kroes join Care More Be Better to share what it takes to build something genuinely useful — the feedback loops, the business model tensions, the manufactured-in-Kenya milestone, and the question that closes the episode: what is your because? 01:41 - How Because International Came To Be 13:00 - The Shoe That Grows Works 27:43 - The Future Of Because International 35:09 - Because International’s Business Model For Their Big Audacious Goal 44:32 - Unlocking Continuous Improvement Through Feedback Loops 51:39 - Responding To The Call To Make A Real Difference Resources Because International — becauseinternational.org Kenton Lee on LinkedIn Andrew Kroes on LinkedIn @becauseinternational on Instagram Because International on Facebook Because International on YouTube Because International on Pinterest BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet https://forestplanet.org/. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! CAUSE PARTNER: If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College https://prescott.edu/. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The world is more divided now than ever. Hard conversations are even harder to get into these days, and it is quite easy to get hostile to people who are not on your side. Corinna Bellizzi explores what it takes to heal these huge divides in society with Corey Nathan, host and producer of Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other. Together, they discuss how to get centered with our values, ethics, and unique humanness to bridge the chasms in our political and religious spaces. Corey explains what it means to harden yourself in this age when fear-mongering and lying have become so commonplace, how to remain open and curious, and how to fix the brokenness of the world one degree at a time. COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/finding-common-ground-in-hard-conversations-with-corey-nathan/ About Guest: Corey Nathan is the host and producer of "Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other," a podcast dedicated to bridging deep divides through honest, good-humored conversation. His path to this work is personal: raised in an observant Jewish household, he became a born-again Christian in his late 20s, navigating some of the hardest conversations imaginable with family and community. That experience became a calling. An entrepreneur with businesses ranging from executive search to the service sector to podcast production, Corey now focuses primarily on helping people across religious, political, and social divides actually listen to one another. His podcast is part of The Democracy Group, a network of shows working to repair civic culture. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreysnathan/ Guest Website: https://www.politicsandreligion.us Guest Social:  https://www.instagram.com/coreysnathan/ https://www.facebook.com/coreysnathan https://www.youtube.com/@politicsandreligion https://substack.com/@coreysnathan Show Notes: 02:30 - The Costs Of Not Having Hard Conversations 16:26 - Bridging The Gap Of Religious Divides 21:22 - Preserving What Makes Us Uniquely Human 35:07 - Finding A Common Ground Despite Disagreements 42:56 - The Immense Power Of “Tell Me More” 54:05 - Approach Hard Topics One Degree At A Time 55:05 - Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! CAUSE PARTNER: If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most nonprofits live inside a glossy annual report — one that looks perfect, tells a tidy story, and tells the funder exactly what they want to hear. The problem, according to Stephen Minix, is that this kind of reporting is not learning. It is validation. And validation, he argues, is quietly doing harm. Stephen is Vice President of Community at UpMetrics, a former PE teacher, athletic director, and basketball coach at Locke High School in Watts, and one of the clearest thinkers I have encountered on why the nonprofit-funder relationship keeps failing — and what a genuinely regenerative alternative looks like. In this conversation, he names the extractive dynamics that most people in the impact space accept as normal, introduces the concept of results-based accountability, and shares what it actually takes to move philanthropy from transactional to relational. We go deep on why data collected from communities should serve those communities rather than flow upward to validate a funder's investment decisions, why the real barrier between funders and nonprofits is trust rather than information, and why community voices need to be in the room — not on the stage at a gala as a sad story that makes people reach for their wallets. Stephen also explains what a family office is for anyone who has wondered but never asked, shares how UpMetrics works in cohort settings to help nonprofits build their own data infrastructure, and offers his most memorable anecdote: asking a room full of funders what data they collected before signing their kids up for after-school programs. The answer — silence — says everything about the gap between how philanthropy evaluates communities and how it trusts its own instincts. Complete Blog with Transcript: https://caremorebebetter.com/reimagining-impact-the-power-of-coalition-building-and-regenerative-thinking-with-stephen-minix CHAPTER MARKERS: 02:00 — Culture-Rich, Not Deficit: What Stephen Saw Teaching in Watts That Data Never Captured 08:29 — Naming the Extraction: How Philanthropy's Reporting System Quietly Does Harm 13:35 — Results-Based Accountability: What Community-Centered Data Practice Actually Looks Like 20:17 — The Point Guard Metaphor: Moving the Ball Where It Needs to Go 28:25 — Who's Missing From the Room — and Why It Always Shows 38:38 — Optimizing the Whole System: From Transactional to Relational Philanthropy 47:54 — How UpMetrics Gets Capital to Communities Faster 50:57 — Not Broken, In Process: Regeneration as It Relates to Youth 53:05 — Perpetual Positivity, Empathy, and What Keeps Stephen Going 57:34 — Closing: Spaceship Earth and the Future We're Building Together BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! CAUSE PARTNER FOR 2026: If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

History has shown that authoritarian regimes can be toppled and social injustices can be eliminated if the public participates even in just one peaceful but powerful protest. But despite their noble goals, activism is often vilified and protesters are criminalized. Corinna Bellizzi is joined by Annie Leonard and André Carothers, two powerful souls who have spent their careers at the frontlines of activism. Together, they discuss why the public should never give up their right to protest, which is an essential “weapon” to voice out woes to those in power when all legal avenues of democracy have been exhausted. They also talk about the widespread impact of digital activism, the danger of overusing in-group language, and why protests can be effective even without resorting to violence. Blog for this episode: https://caremorebebetter.com/if-we-lose-the-right-to-protest-we-lose-everything-with-annie-leonard-andre-carothers/ About Guests: Annie Leonard is a lifelong activist whose work has taken her to protests, courtrooms, and congressional hearings around the world. As Executive Director of Greenpeace US from 2014 to 2023, she led one of the most recognized environmental organizations on the planet. She is the creator of The Story of Stuff — one of the most widely viewed environmental films in history — and co-launched the Jane Fonda Climate PAC. She has testified before Congress, appeared across major media, and been recognized by Time magazine as a Hero of the Environment. She received an honorary degree from Vermont Law School and has spent decades campaigning against pollution, waste, and unchecked corporate power. André Carothers is an activist, writer, and organizer with more than four decades of experience in campaigns spanning climate change, human rights, environmental protection, and nuclear disarmament. He worked for Greenpeace US for 13 years, including serving on its board of directors. He co-founded the Rockwood Leadership Institute, a training organization for activists, and consults as an organizational development coach for leaders across the social change sector. He has served on the boards of the Center for Investigative Reporting (which includes Mother Jones), International Rivers, the Center for Environmental Health, the Furthur Foundation, and Rainforest Action Network. Guest LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-leonard-65a00333/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrecarothers/ Guest Website:  theprotestbook.com Guest Social:  https://instagram.com/theprotestbook https://www.instagram.com/andrecarothers/ https://www.instagram.com/annie_leonard/ https://bsky.app/profile/theprotestbook.bsky.social https://www.facebook.com/annie.leonard/ Show Notes:  03:03 - Difference Between Activism And Protest 08:42 - Disability Rights Movement And Giving Funerals For Glaciers 14:49 - Common Trait Of Protests Regardless Of Issues Confronted 19:22 - How Protests And Protesters Vilified And Criminalized 28:37 - Where Does The Legitimate Limits Of Protests Lie 37:45 - How Stuff Welcomes Everyone Into The World Of Protests 42:44 - How Protests Can Actually Move The Needle 49:48 - The Widespread Impact Of Digital And Online Activism 53:12 - Balancing Clarity Of Direction, Discipline Of Movement, And The Diversity Of Humans 58:57 - Sustaining Oneself Emotionally Despite The Overwhelming Mission 01:03:18 - Seeing Protests In A Different Light BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER: Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. Join our newsletter, and we'll plant even more. CAUSE PARTNER: If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! NEW CAUSE PARTNER FOR 2026! If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! NEW CAUSE PARTNER FOR 2025-2026 SELECTED! If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! NEW CAUSE PARTNER FOR 2025-2026 SELECTED! If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Blog Post URL https://caremorebebetter.com/how-molecule-ess60-improves-human-longevity-with-chris-burres/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! NEW CAUSE PARTNER FOR 2025-2026 SELECTED! If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 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, or join our newsletter to help us keep growing! 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 treee! Newsletter: https://caremorebebetter.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.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: Raw audio02:32 - How Jared Found Himself Into The Climate Philanthropy Space05:08 - How Individual Action Can Lead To Collective Results09:33 - How Regenerative Agriculture Prioritizes Soil Health16:11 - Empowering Local Economies For Better Food Distribution20:25 - Why We Must Not Tolerate Terrible School Lunches28:40 - How Waverley Street Foundation Works Within Two Pillars Of Energy33:35 - Why People Are Looking For Proof Of Concept36:26 - Addressing The Crumbling Electrical Delivery System47:28 - Ensuring Every Investment Reflects Community-Driven Priorities52:21 - Balancing Local Context With Global Scalability56:20 - What We Can Learn From Farmers And Indigenous Communities01:01:48 - Making Climate Change A Less Complicated Topic For Everyone01:04:28 - Finding Purpose In Connecting With Other People01:08:55 - Episode Wrap-Up And Closing WordsBUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER🌴 Subscribe to our newsletter, and we’ll plant a tree in your honor!🌲 Subscribe and rate us wherever you listen, and we’ll plant another tree🌱 Together, we’ve planted 24,251 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. Follow, subscribe, or join our newsletter to help us keep growing!Follow us on social media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better

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."Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-frazin-90a692113/ Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/rachelfrazin/ Additional Resources Mentioned:Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America by Rachel Frazin and Sharon UdasinShow Notes: Raw audio02:38 - Why Rachel Decided To Write Her First Book05:18 - How PFAS Became So Widespread In Our Communities07:46 - How Individual Activists Are Fighting Against PFAS10:26 - What Can You Do To Address The PFAS Crisis14:54 - What Makes PFAS So Dangerous To Our Daily Lives22:02 - How Communities Are Struggling With PFAS Exposure28:22 - Common Health Problems Caused By PFAS31:29 - Where Are You Getting Exposed To PFAS35:11 - Potential Policy Solutions And Regulatory Reforms For PFAS41:22 - Exposing Harm While Protecting Yourself42:50 - Recognizing PFAS As A Massive Environmental Crisis44:14 - Why Corporate Leaders Are Ignoring The PFAS Crisis47:35 - Consider The Everyday Products You Are Using49:01 - What’s Next For Rachel As An Author And Journalist51:26 - Episode Wrap-Up And Closing WordsBUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER🌴 Subscribe to our newsletter, and we’ll plant a tree in your honor!🌲 Subscribe and rate us wherever you listen, and we’ll plant another tree🌱 Together, we’ve planted 24,251 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. Follow, subscribe, or join our newsletter to help us keep growing!Follow us on social media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better 

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. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aubrey-yee-phd-110153186/ 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 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 Newsletter: https://caremorebebetter.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.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.Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aubrey-yee-phd-110153186/Guest Website: https://www.ourbelovedfutures.comGuest Social: https://www.instagram.com/aubrey.morgan.yee/Show Notes: Raw audio02:48 - How Aubrey Morgan Yee Became A Mythopoetic Futurist07:28 - Maintaining An Abundance Mindset In A Materialistic World13:12 - Approaching Abundance With A Curious Mindset18:01 - All About The Hokuao Farm & Temple25:08 - Everything That Grows At The Hokuao Farm33:41 - How Indigenous Politics Shaped Aubrey’s Systems Change Approach41:02 - Reconnecting With The Earth And Focusing On Repairs44:00 - Embracing Practices And Wisdom Of Indigenous People50:56 - Serving As Steward Of Living Systems At Project Biome57:23 - How Aubrey Sustains Her Imagination And Vision01:03:05 - Aubrey’s Vision For Our Beloved Futures01:06:08 - Putting Your Life At The Center01:12:13 - Episode Wrap-Up And Closing WordsBUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER🌴 Subscribe to our newsletter, and we’ll plant a tree in your honor!🌲 Subscribe and rate us wherever you listen, and we’ll plant another tree🌱 Together, we’ve planted 24,251 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. Follow, subscribe, or join our newsletter to help us keep growing!Follow us on social media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetterInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better