Urbanization and modernization have become the core elements of community building today, and sustainability is now harder and harder to achieve. However, there is still hope by examining indigenous people and learning from their ways of life. Corinna Bellizzi is joined by Chris Kilham as he looks back on his experiences visiting and living with natives all around the world. He emphasizes how their culture deeply value connections in family and laments how selfish corporate interests slowly destroy them. Chris also highlights their unique connection to natural food, an important factor in building strong communities with bright and promising futures. About Chris Kilham:Chris Kilham is a medicine hunter and explorer working with indigenous to promote sustainable botanical trade. Dubbed by The New York Times as a fusion of Davin Attenborough and Indiana Jones, he has authored more than 15 books, provided lectures all over the globe, and appeared on over 500 television programs. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-kilham-32b5665/ Guest Website: https://www.medicinehunter.com/ Guest Social: https://web.facebook.com/medicinehunter/ Show Notes:0:00 – Introduction3:30 – Chris' current perspective on the natural food industry7:38 – Eco-friendly food packaging and presentation10:54 – Living more sustainably like indigenous people25:14 – A 103-year-old woman in Amazon28:13 – Brands that create a better world32:11 – Solving problems fairly and equitably35:00 – Outdoor travel, food connection, and the simple joys of life44:15 – Getting the message out there48:50 – Coming together54:38 – COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination efforts1:02:55 - ConclusionLove the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://caremorebebetter.com And join the Care More Be Better Community!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CareMore.BeBetter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Twitter: https://twitter.com/caremorebebetter Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/care-more-be-better Support Care More. Be Better: A Social Impact + Sustainability PodcastCare More. Be Better. is not backed by any company. We answer only to our collective conscience. As a listener, reader, and subscriber you are part of this pod and this community and we are honored to have your support. If you can, please help finance the show: https://caremorebebetter.com/donate. Thank you, now and always, for your support as we get this thing started! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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