Podcast Episodes

129: Dave Gardner, part 2: "Came to relieve the burden, stayed for the joy"

Episode 129

David and I could have talked about growth and how many people think growth is sustainable and non-growth isn't, which seems based on a system hurtling toward collapse, whereas a steady-state economy…

Published on 6 years, 10 months ago

128: Sally Singer: Fashion and the Environment

Episode 128

Sally plays a big role leading an iconic brand, with her team taking it in directions no one has taken media before. She's also played major roles in the New York Times and other major media outlets.…

Published on 6 years, 10 months ago

127: Douglas Rushkoff, part 1: Team Human

Episode 127

You've heard that with social media, Google, and most free services, you're the product. The idea probably provoked thought when you heard it. Now it probably feels old, an ending point.

What if you c…

Published on 6 years, 10 months ago

126: Col. Everett Spain, part 2: West Point’s Head of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership

Episode 126

Would you expect the army to change sooner or later than other institutions---say business, traditional education, or non-profits?

Col. Spain committed to using less plastic bottled water for 30 days.…

Published on 6 years, 11 months ago

125: Ann-Marie Heidingsfelder, part 2: Balancing priorities

Episode 125

I learned a lot in this conversation. That's a euphemism for it being challenging for me, since her values and working style differs from mine. You'll probably hear me struggling to listen and learn …

Published on 6 years, 11 months ago

124: Guilt Free

Episode 124

Before acting on my environmental values, I felt guilty and helpless. I didn't like those feelings. All the analyzing, raising awareness, and planning, I now look back and see that I was occupying my…

Published on 6 years, 11 months ago

123: Dave Gardner: Busting the Growth Myth

Episode 123

Dave saw the problems with growth to local communities, the national economy, the global economy, and the environment. He questioned the the nearly unquestioned belief that growth is good, especially…

Published on 6 years, 11 months ago

122: Rosa Parks and Acting on Your Environmental Values

Episode 122

Lately, I've thought of people who say they can't avoid plastic bags, bottles, flying. I suggest just declining, but they say they can't. Saying no reminds me of Rosa Parks.

She said no. She didn't ju…

Published on 6 years, 11 months ago

121: Minimalism should be called Maximalism

Episode 121

People see my apartment and often describe me or my lifestyle as minimalist.

I don't like labeling people or being labeled, but if anything, a more apt label would be maximalist.

You might see the lack…

Published on 6 years, 11 months ago

120: Rules for plogging in New York City

Episode 120

If you haven't started plogging, I recommend it.

What's plogging? It's a term the Swedish created for picking up garbage when you run.

I've picked up at least one piece of trash per day for a few years…

Published on 6 years, 11 months ago