Green Dreamer: Seeding change towards collective healing, sustainability, regeneration
Episodes
88) Why we're wired to want more stuff and the psychology of materialism with Tim Kasser PhD
22 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why are we wired to be drawn to new things constantly and feel a sense of security (at least in the short term) from the accumulation of more stuff? W...
87) How to shop for safe and eco-friendly skincare and cosmetic products ft. Marie Arlet (BLOOM TUESDAY)
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we even need to be informed shoppers of skincare and cosmetic products? Shouldn't their safety be regulated by the government or industry alrea...
86) How championing artisan craft enables us to become better environmental stewards and impactful shoppers with Liza Moiseeva
17 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How does supporting artisans around the world simultaneously help support sustainability? As the holiday season and Black Friday are coming up, what a...
85) Why body shaming drives mindless consumption and the importance of self-affirmation in eco-living with Marieke Eyskoot
15 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do modern day pressures around body image relate to sustainability? With eco living often focused on the negatives—on what we're not doing enoug...
84) How to thrift like a pro and support the second-hand economy to grow ft Leah Wise (BLOOM TUESDAY)
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What happens to our clothes after we toss them out, and what can we do to support the secondhand economy to grow to help fashion (and related industri...
83) Connecting people through cross-cultural, shared desires and insecurities with 'Female Indiana Jones' Alison Teal
10 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this often divided world, what do we need in order to come together so that we can collectively work towards a more sustainable future? Across cult...
82) The story of shark attack survivor turned shark conservationist and photographer Mike Coots
08 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How did our guest today go from being a shark attack survivor to becoming a powerful voice for ocean and shark conservation? What are some things to d...
81) Is shopping online more or less sustainable than doing so in person? Ft. Polly Barks (BLOOM TUESDAY)
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
E-commerce is only increasing. Ever wonder about the environmental impact of buying things from online vs. in person? Special guest of our Bloom Tues...
80) How to tap into your creative genius zone to help our planet thrive with Katie Patrick
03 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What if we can just tweak a few words in our messaging to be able to immediately double, and even triple, the amount of action and change that we insp...
79) Tackling our global waste crisis while accepting that people are selfish with TerraCycle's Tom Szaky
01 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Instead of getting people to go against their will and desires to sacrifice things for sustainability, what if we just acknowledge that most of us are...
78) Why environmental policy can be so hard to change or pass and 3 things we can do to help (BLOOM TUESDAY)
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it so damn difficult to change or solidify environmental policy at a national level? Here, I share what the "Iron Triangle" is in U.S. politics...
77) How minimalism can enrich our lives with YouTuber and blogger Signe Hansen
27 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How can we get people who are very much still seduced by fast fashion into the idea of buying less and buying better? How can we deal with perfectioni...
76) Getting models, talent, and celebrities who spark trends and influence popular culture to stand for sustainability with Anne Therese
25 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What if more people with great influence on popular culture were to more boldly speak up for sustainability? What would it mean for our world if we ha...
75) Did you know these 7 things about electronic waste? (BLOOM TUESDAY)
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You're reading this on an electronic device. Do you know what happens to electronics after they're disposed of? Here are 7 shocking things I learned w...
74) Inspiring greater respect for our oceans and marine life with underwater photographer Alicia Ward
20 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What do we need to know about how our skin and hair products may be impacting our ocean's health? Given that our underwater world feels so distant, ho...
73) Why we need to redefine what it means to travel for leisure with Evelina Utterdahl of Earth Wanderess
18 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What are the social and environmental impacts of travel that we should be aware of? Why do we need to redefine what it means to be a tourist so that t...
72) Beginner tips to composting for healthier soils and a more circular food systems ft. Celia Ristow (BLOOM TUESDAY)
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Given that with soil degradation, we only have 60 years of top soil left... but also that only a tiny percentage of food waste is currently being comp...
71) The environmental impact of modern day burials we should know with eco mortician Elizabeth Fournier
13 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What do we need to know about the environmental impact of modern-day burials, and what are "green burials" all about? Given that our burial methods us...
70) How impact investing can help us accelerate towards a thriving future with Ibrahim AlHusseini
11 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What do we need to know about impact investing and how can that help us accelerate towards a healthier, thriving planet? Why does the traditional idea...
69) How to lower our exposure to VOCs and toxins in bed and at home ft. Nimi Kelloway (BLOOM TUESDAY)
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With indoor air pollution often being worse than outdoor air pollution even in urban spaces, how can we reduce our exposure to toxic chemicals in our ...
68) What we need to know about renewables and electric cars with Green Living Guy Seth Leitman
06 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What are some things we need to know about electric cars and the future of renewable energy? What does it take to scale our audience size into the mil...
67) Shifting away from apparel made using plastic microfibers with Sustainable Fashion Alliance's Andrea Plell
04 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it important for us to minimize our purchasing of clothes with microplastic fibers, like virgin polyester and nylon? How can we support sustain...
66) 3 Great leaps around the world we're taking towards a greener planet (BLOOM TUESDAY)
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We're on track to losing our vital forests around the world, but we also are making huge progress towards reforestation and conserving our existing an...
65) Carbon-offsetting as our only current way to have a zero emission lifestyle with Cool Effect's Marisa de Belloy
29 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why does carbon offsetting sometimes have a negative reputation for just being a bandaid solution to our emissions, and how does the word itself limit...
64) Turning a disruptive innovation for circular fashion to life with OSOMTEX's Patricia Ermecheo
27 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How was our guest today able to create a technology to be able to close the loop in our production and disposal of clothing? What does it take to come...
63) How to talk about climate change without scaring people away ft. Meghann Percy (BLOOM TUESDAY)
25 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With climate change being a topic that often repels and divides people, how can we talk about it in a way to engage more people and inspire more actio...
62) How lab grown materials like spider silk can eliminate the need for toxic dyes and chemicals in fashion with Bolt Threads' Jamie Bainbridge
22 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What do we know about how the chemicals and dyes used to treat our clothing impact our health? How can we pick apart brands that may be greenwashing f...
61) Looking past standardized impact assessments to understanding a bioregion with Fibershed's Rebecca Burgess
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is the soil-to-soil concept of circularity, and how can this sequester our carbon, enrich our soil, and promote healthier ecosystems? Why is that...
60) How to tackle environmental and social anxiety to stay positive and activated (BLOOM TUESDAY)
18 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With so many global issues looming over our heads, and with social media platforms like Instagram found to be detrimental to our mental wellbeing, how...
59) How chemicals leach out of plastics to impact our health with Life Without Plastic's Chantal Plamondon
15 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How can we use the analogy of pasta and pasta sauce to better understand plastics and their health impacts? Why is it that we urgently need more resea...
58) A stronger mind and body to support a healthier planet with top wellness podcast Learn True Health's Ashley James
13 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How can we take ownership and responsibility of our own lives so that we can be empowered to take action and make a difference? What do we need to pro...
57) A groundbreaking textile made from mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms (BLOOM TUESDAY)
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's often doom and gloom in this field, but here are 2 positive things happening right now we can get excited about in the sustainability space. For...
56) A moral obligation to not drive species extinction with award winning author Carl Safina
08 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it that we need to instill a sense of moral obligation to not be the reason a living species goes extinct? How can we tell more powerful storie...
55) 'Biomindfulness' and how meditation can help us work towards a more sustainable planet with Andrea Sanders
06 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What is 'biomindfulness' and how can meditation help us to collectively work towards a healthier planet to call home? Why is it important to give peop...
54) How to inspire positive change and the science of getting people to care (BLOOM TUESDAY)
04 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Most people don't like to be told what to do or that they need to change their habits, decisions, and lifestyle. So how can we inspire positive action...
53) How traveling can inspire connection, harmony, social and eco awareness with modern-day Tarzan @CaptainPotter
01 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How can traveling inspire a deeper appreciation for humankind and its diversity, more harmony and connection in our world, and awareness of our world'...
52) Why it's time to go beyond 'organic' to regenerative agriculture with ecological designer Mari Stuart
30 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Once we've gone down the rabbit hole, digging up all the social, public health, and environmental issues we face today, how do we get ourselves out of...
51) Why starting with tiny changes is how we'll win big (BLOOM TUESDAY)
28 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Plastic straws may make up just 0.03% of ocean plastic waste, but why is this particular focus so important for us to move the needle forward in addre...
50) 'Can Business Save the Earth' and why everyone has a key role to play with Michael Lenox
25 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Considering that a lot of our environmental, social, and public health issues today are driven by irresponsible business practices, how can we turn th...
49) Inspiring eco awareness through fun festivals and events with Green Is The New Black's Stephanie Dickson
23 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How can we bring more fun into sustainability so we can draw more people into the space? To inspire greater awareness and action, what can in-person e...
48) Beginner's tips to sustainable fashion with investigative writer and stylist Kasi Martin (BLOOM TUESDAY)
21 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With the fashion industry being one of the biggest polluters in the world, how can we start shopping more sustainably for our clothes without getting ...
47) From eco surfboard startup into global industry authority with Firewire’s CEO Mark Price
18 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What did it take for our guest today to help an eco surfboard startup become an industry authority and leader? What do we need to inspire a collective...
46) Making sustainability sexy and desirable with serial ecopreneur and ‘ECOrenaissance’ author Marci Zaroff
16 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean that we're now beginning an “Eco-Renaissance”? Rather than guilting or shaming people into being more eco-friendly, which might ...
45) 3 Disruptive, innovative projects in sustainable fashion to get excited about (BLOOM TUESDAY)
14 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When these projects scale, they may have immense positive impact in helping our fashion industry become healthier and more sustainable. Find the full...
44) A $2.2 Million "Tiny Business" that led the reusable bag movement with ECOBAGS Founder Sharon Rowe
11 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How was Sharon Rowe able to grow her company into a $2.2 million tiny business while being a pioneer, leading the reusable bag movement? How can we th...
43) Bringing sustainability to the mass market by making it accessible to all with LunchSkin's Founder Kirsten Quigley
09 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How was our guest today able to get her eco-friendly lunch bags available not just in eco-focused stores, but also in the mass market through big box ...
42) 5 Fascinating tree intelligence findings and why ancient forests are our key allies (BLOOM TUESDAY)
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Have you read The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben? Here, I share 5 fascinating things I learned about trees from this NYTimes Bestseller, incl...
41) Xiuhtezcatl of Earth Guardians on tapping into love, art, and music to build a healthy, just world
04 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recipient of President Obama's United States Community Service Award, the 2015 Peace First Prize, and more, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez has been at the foref...
40) thredUP's Brand Director on revolutionizing secondhand shopping and helping fashion go circular
02 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With the fashion industry today being extremely wasteful, what are some positive trends we can feel hopeful about? What can we learn from how thredUP ...
39) Reverse vending machines and thinking outside the box (BLOOM TUESDAY)
31 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
2 things to get excited about? Hear about reverse vending machines and pioneering brands challenging the ways we have been doing things according to s...
38) A strong belief in what you do to realize your dreams with bean-to-bar chocolate brand Madécasse's Tim McCollum
28 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What are some key issues in the chocolate industry that we need to know about? When things get tough, how can we stay motivated and just keep pulling ...
37) Reluctant entrepreneur turned industry pioneer and leader with Safe Sunscreen Council and All Good's Founder Caroline Duell
26 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What’s the latest research on the health and environmental impacts of sunscreen? How was our guest today able to go from being a hesitant business o...
36) Are you recycling properly? Expert tips from Jonathan Levy of Zero Waste Guy (BLOOM TUESDAY)
24 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do we recycle properly to ensure that what we toss down the recycling chute actually gets recycled, and not just be 'aspirational recyclers'? Spe...
35) Persisting in spite of rejections with NatGeo Planet or Plastic Spokesperson and Going Zero Waste's Kathryn Kellogg
21 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How can we be better communicators so that our important messages actually move people and resonate with our audiences to inspire action? How can we g...
34) United By Blue's Brian Linton on cleaning 1 million pounds of trash from first getting business right
19 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to scale our positive impacts through business? What are millennials craving today, and how can this actually drive conversations an...
33) Keeping sustainability conversations mindful and 2 things to celebrate this week (BLOOM TUESDAY)
17 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We're continuing to move the needle forward towards a healthier planet to call home! Here are 2 things to celebrate this week, as well as something we...
32) Dealing with the doom and gloom of environmentalism and how species extinction impacts us with The Revelator's John Platt
14 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What do we need to know about species extinction around the world today and how that impacts us? How can we stay positive and inspired even as we lear...
31) How putting yourself out there can strengthen your brand and message with Spirit of 608's Lorraine Sanders
12 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What’s a common struggle specifically for us eco and socially-driven entrepreneurs and creatives that might prevent our passion projects from thrivi...
30) 3 Green Dreamers share easy tips to getting politically active in the U.S. for sustainability (BLOOM TUESDAY)
10 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our voices and political actions matter! Here, the following 3 Green Dreamers share one policy they're currently supporting and why, and easy actions ...
29) Saving the face of sustainability and getting publicity for your conscious brand with Orchard and Broome’s Stephanie Sica
07 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you're interested in learning how working with a publicist can elevate your work, or what doing PR for yourself might look like, this is an episode...
28) Girlfriend Collective's Co-Founder on its powerful launch strategy and cultivating a loyal customer base
05 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How was Girlfriend Collective able to launch so powerfully to establish itself in the athletic wear space as a conscious fashion startup? What does it...
27) Did you know these 5 things about plastic? (BLOOM TUESDAY)
03 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's Plastic Free July! Share this episode with a friend, and let's continue raising awareness together about the simple steps we can take to make a d...
26) Creating engaging and highly shareable content with mindbodygreen's Sustainability Editor Emma Loewe
30 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to create engaging and highly shareable content for wellness and the environment? How has mindbodygreen been able to establish itsel...
25) What to know About soil health today and how self-development can support sustainability with Nikki Silvestri
28 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What do we need to know about our soil health across the globe? And how can we inspire meaningful systemic change through self-development? Today, one...
24) One easy thing you can do today to indirectly support sustainability (BLOOM TUESDAY)
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Pass it on and let's create a ripple effect of good. Find the full show notes with references and links to our Green Dreamers' projects at www.GreenD...
23) Normalizing sustainable living and building an engaged community via video with Erin of My Green Closet
23 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How can we leverage the power of video to share our ideas on sustainability, deepen our relationships with our audience, and grow our reach? How can w...
22) Orsola de Castro on growing Fashion Revolution into a global movement by inviting everybody to participate
21 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How did Fashion Revolution, which has become a global movement, get started and grow to have the impact and reach it has today? What does it mean for ...
21) 2 Recent Events to Celebrate in Turning the Tide Against Plastic Pollution (BLOOM TUESDAY)
19 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
With all the awareness of plastic pollution, we've been making great, meaningful strides! Here are 2 recent events showcasing us turning the tide agai...
20) Fostering Intimacy, Inclusivity, and Open Curiosity with Multi Media with Conscious Chatter's Kestrel Jenkins
16 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How can we get over perfectionism to just take action in what we want to do? How can we effectively tell the story around sustainability to keep it in...
19) Pela Case From Being “Laughed at” to Leading the Industry by Example with its Co-Founder Jeremy Lang
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we know about plastic pollution, what's next? What do we need to start from scratch to building a physical eco product and bringing that to l...
18) What to Know about Microplastic Pollution and its Impacts Right Now (BLOOM TUESDAY)
12 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
18 of 18 beaches around the world have been found to have microplastics. And 1/4 of fish tested in markets in California were found to have microplast...
17) Progress Over Perfection in Fighting Plastic Pollution with Plaine Products' Lindsey McCoy
09 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How can we go from having an ecopreneurial idea, especially something that's not yet been done before, to bringing it to life? What do we need to ...
16) "Conscious Consumerism is a Lie" and Getting the Courage to Be Controversial with Alden Wicker
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As part of 'speaking up for what we believe in,' how can we muster up the courage to say things that are different or that might go against the curren...
15) 5 Green Dreamers Share Shocking Statistics and Simple Tips to "Beat Plastic Pollution" in Honor of World Environment Day (BLOOM TUESDAY)
05 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of World Environment Day themed "Beat Plastic Pollution," I share some words of wisdom from the following 5 Green Dreamers: Amber Boyers - F...
14) Scaling Your Positive Impact via Collaborating and Building Trust with Ecosia's Head of PR
02 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Why has the palm oil industry become so destructive in Southeast Asia? When we're up against such colossal environmental issues, how can we scale up o...
13) @FoundInTranslations on Celebrating the Beauty of Humankind and Seeing Good in Ourselves as Keys to Sustainability
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when we consciously look beyond mainstream portrayal of reality? And how can we create and innovate in ways that push the needle forward ...
12) Q&A: "What got you into sustainability?" (BLOOM TUESDAY)
29 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Here, I answer a Question from April @thehonestroot: "What got you into sustainability and green living?" If you'd like to share your journey into su...
11) @SustainablyChic's Natalie on Finding Balance and Staying Resilient in the Face of Negativity as a Content Creator
26 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you're an eco content creator, this is an episode for you! How can we maintain the courage to continually put ourselves out there, knowing that we'...
10) How to Reach and Inspire Your Target Conscious Audience with The Good Trade's AmyAnn Cadwell
24 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do we balance dropping truth-bombs about the problems in this world, with inspiring hope? And how can we even reach the conscious audience we want...
09) 2 Things We Can Feel Hopeful About This Week (BLOOM TUESDAY)
22 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There is hope, positivity, and beauty in the world. And I know you'll only add to it! Hit SUBSCRIBE, and thanks for bringing your light. Find the ful...
08) Growing Your Social Influence With Purpose and Bringing 'Eco' Mainstream with @ArtsyAgnes
19 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to grow our social platforms with intention from 0 to 500k+ so that we're able to share sustainability ideas with more people? How c...
07) How Conscious Companies Can Compete with Conventional Big Corporations with Meghan French Dunbar
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What do small, voluntarily responsible businesses need in order to compete with huge conventional companies that capitalize on being able to legally c...
06) Mama Earth Wants You to Take a Deep Breath and Treat Yourself for Sustainability! (BLOOM TUESDAY)
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Positive change for sustainability in the world begins with YOU feeling at your best from the inside-out. Only when you're in your optimal health can ...
05) Habits that transform your life and help you thrive with bestselling author Tara Mackey
13 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Time to TAKE ownership and realize the life you want for yourself, the passion project you want to create, and the change you want to see in the world...
04) Communicating Powerfully Cross-Culture without Sounding Tone-Deaf with Tayo Rockson
12 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Anything you put out onto the internet can be accessed by people all over the world. So it's VITAL that we understand how to communicate respectfully ...
03) Social Media Democratizing Power and How to Get Your Message Heard Today with ShiftCon's Leah Segedie
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How do you get people to listen to you, and what does it take to get your passion project seen and heard in this info-overloaded digital world? Leah S...
02) Bea Johnson on Launching the Global Zero Waste Movement and How We've Been Duped
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The woman who originally coined the term "Zero Waste Lifestyle," Bea Johnson, joins me to talk about starting this now-global movement.Thanks for brin...
01) Adrian Grenier on Rethinking Everything to Rebuilding a Sustainable World
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Actor-entrepreneur, UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador, and Co-Founder of Lonely Whale Foundation, Adrian Grenier, is our honored first guest of Green...
00) START HERE: A WARM WELCOME
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Now more than ever, our planet needs YOUR light to thrive. This podcast is here to support your optimal wellbeing and happiness, because only when yo...