Live. Well. Green.
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Episode 87: The one thing you need to feel hopeful again
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The books and articles on environmental hope and optimism still seem few and far between - too few for me to actually feel hopeful on a daily basis, t...
Episode 86: When you feel like a hamster on a wheel
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling like you are a hamster on a wheel, not making an impact, not able to make substantive change to environmental and social justice issues can be...
Episode 85: What I did when the eco-overwhelm, grief and anxiety became too much
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I was walking in the woods and it came to me as clear as day. The pieces came together and I understood how to move forward. This was my epiphany mome...
Episode 84: Wicked problems and how to approach them
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wicked problems: isn’t that a great term?Wicked problems are complex and difficult to define, they cannot be separated from their context and there ...
Episode 83: How to manage your energy
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“I am worried about burning out.” is something I hear often, and this is a completely valid concern. After all, environmental and social justice w...
Episode 82: Your eco-grief is nothing to be ashamed of
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There were certain environmental issues that I could barely talk about in my classes. Topics like animal suffering were simply too difficult for me to...
Episode 81: Stop spinning your wheels and get tangible results
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You know that feeling of just spinning your wheels? Like you are getting pulled in every direction, trying to make headway, but nothing seems to be wo...
Episode 80: Applying Voluntary Simplicity to environmental action
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you sometimes wish that someone would just tell you the right thing to do when it comes to taking environmental action? It can be so darn complicat...
Episode 79: Where to focus your efforts
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is NO shortage of issues and causes that need our attention, and yes, they may all be important and worthy. But what can YOU do with your time a...
Episode 78: Do the work without burning out
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the foundations of how I like to approach actions for sustainability - is through the lens of Sustainable Wellbeing. This is really, I believe,...
Episode 77: Finding Emotional Agency
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So, do those feelings of dread and guilt about the environment make you feel like you could spiral out of control if you spend time looking at it, so ...
Episode 76: The Gardening Life with Lori and Keith Michaelson
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to be transported to a gorgeous fall day for a tour of a regular city yard where Lori and Keith Michaelson grow dozens of varieties of vegetables...
Episode 75: The Fair Trade Handbook - building a better world
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We know that Fair Trade is a certification system that helps to ensure social justice and environmental sustainability in the supply chain of common c...
Episode 74: Social Enterprises with Shaun Loney
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So, can businesses be a part of the solution to social and environmental issues? Is there a bigger role for them to play beyond the tax revenues and e...
Episode 73: Mentoring Nature Connections in Children with Lauren MacLean
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us have children in our lives, whether they are our own kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews, or kids we work with, but we often want to help t...
Episode 72: Conscious Clothing with Anuradha Singh
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We know that the fashion industry is highly unsustainable with massive waste produced from our fast fashion, not to mention the carbon footprint of cl...
Episode 71: How to enjoy seasonal whole foods with Getty Stewart
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eating whole foods - those that have not been processed or packaged, and that often are also local to us is the cornerstone of every healthy eating pl...
Episode 70: Permaculture and the Urban Farm with Greg Peterson
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Permaculture is a term that comes from combining the words "permanent" and "agriculture", but it really goes far beyond that. Perm...
Episode 69: Raising Eco Minimalists with Laura Durenberger
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I chat with Laura Durenberger of the Raising Eco Minimalists podcast and the blog Reduce Reuse Renew. I begin by asking her about the "...
Episode 68: Easy Steps to Sustainable Wellbeing
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It can be so stressful trying to figure out the best actions to take to live a greener, more eco-conscious life. This is what sustainable wellbeing is...
Episode 67: Teaching on the Tundra
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes doing the hard thing, the thing that everyone else says can't be done, ends up being the thing that matters most. That's what Dr. ...
Episode 66: Soil to Silk with Madhulika Choudhary
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Madhulika Choudhary returned home to India after many years of studying and living in Europe where she earned degrees in the fields of Political Scien...
Episode 65: How the Breath Helps the Mind
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sure, we know that we need to breathe to live, but did you realize that different breathing techniques have proved benefits to help reduce stress and ...
Episode 64: Greta and the Paradigm Shift
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are in the midst of a very necessary paradigm shift, and one of the catalysts for this shift is the unlikely heroine, a young Swedish girl with Asp...
Episode 63: Small Acts Big Wins
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It can be so difficult - wanting to live greener, and yet feeling like we are one of the only ones working on this crisis, like our actions won't...
Episode 62: Pre and Post Natal Sustainable Wellbeing
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I had a great chat with Kimberly McFerron, Pre and Post Natal Therapeutic Exercise and Education Specialist. We talk about the challenges of how overw...
Episode 61: Breaking the Fast Fashion Habit
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I get to chat with online Sustainable Influencer and Thrift Stylist AK Bryan, owner of AK Wears Things. She gets into some of the problems o...
Episode 60: The Plastic Problem
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we get into the details of the global crisis of plastic pollution. I talk about the first mentions of the Great Pacific Garbage by Ca...
Episode 59: Why are children more vulnerable to environmental contaminants?
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why are children more vulnerable to environmental contaminants? It turns out that children are not just small adults, they have a number of behavioral...
Episode 58: Climate Change Stories Rewritten: Connecting Action to Art
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have the opportunity to chat with the wonderful and innovative creators behind the Climate Illustrated project. They are collecting...
Episode 57: Eating for the Planet
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we get into the issues of what impact our food has on the planet and it is a long list! We look at how this relates to environmental ...
Episode 56: Finding the Beauty with Sarah Coniglio
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2020 was a difficult year for so many of us all around the world. But even amid hardships, there is always beauty and kindness if we are willing to lo...
Episode 55: Where Do I Begin?
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tackling enormous problems like climate change, plastic pollution, and unsustainable fisheries can feel overwhelming and near impossible. The mental a...
Episode 54: Super Green: Manitoba Hydro Place Virtual Tour
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's special episode, we get a virtual tour of the super green, Manitoba Hydro Place. Devin Evenson, a professional engineer of corporate f...
Episode 53: Connecting Environment and Health
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you have a general sense that there is a link between health and the environment, but you are not sure what it is, today’s show is just for you! ...
Episode 52: Low-Impact Living with Candice Batista
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Transitioning to a low-impact lifestyle can be daunting. When you are starting out, there is so much information to get through that you can quickly f...
Episode 51: How to Shop Sustainably Online
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
More than ever before, we are shopping online. But is this the most sustainable choice we can make? In today’s episode, I talk about a study that ex...
Episode 50: My Green Kitchen Renovation
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, you will be getting a tour of my green kitchen. No, we did not paint the walls green, we did a sustainable renovation! About 15 years ago, we e...
Episode 49: How to Find the Right Green Home Heating System for You
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over 40% of the energy used in American homes is for heating them up, impacting both our wallets and our carbon emissions. Today I unpack the best hea...
Episode 48: Sustainable Wellbeing Habits for the New Year
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The new year always brings fresh perspectives, an opportunity for goal-setting, and a chance for us to reenvision the way we live our lives. While I a...
Episode 47: A Flourishing Year in Review
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What a year it has been! In this episode of Live.Well.Green, Tekla Cunningham interviews Kristina to reflect on all that 2020 has brought us. Tekla is...
Episode 46: Kids Answer Big Questions
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome, my flourishing friends! Since it’s the holidays, I thought it would be a great idea to involve kids in this episode! We know that the festi...
Episode 45: Changing the Climate Within: Spiritual Ecology and Yoga
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we ask: Could there be a new approach to addressing the environmental crisis? Can the concept of spiritual ecology help us devel...
Episode 44: How to Beat the Holiday Blues
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we are going to talk about how to beat the holiday blues. While the Christmas season can be joyous, it can also come with sadnes...
Episode 43: Green Gift-Giving Panel 2020
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For today’s episode, I have assembled a green gift-giving panel where I chat with three wonderful women about the types of sustainable and eco-frien...
Episode 42: Salute the Makers 2020
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you love craft markets as much as I do? If so, you are in for a treat today! In this episode, I interview six different makers who create their pro...
Episode 41: How to Live Green at Home
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, we are talking about how to live green at home. I get many questions on this topic, and my Green Home Guide is by far the most down...
Episode 40: Is Carsharing Right for You?
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, I talk about carsharing, what it is, and whether it is the right decision for you. Along with being a financial burden and stres...
Episode 39: Simplify to Amplify
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, I share with listeners how they can simplify their lives to amplify the aspects that are most important to them, thereby helping th...
Episode 38: Chemicals and My Body
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
6Today’s episode is all about synthetic or man-made chemicals, how they can affect our health, and what we should be most concerned about. Around th...
Episode 37: Sustainable Fashion
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are going to talk about sustainable fashion. This might sound like an oxymoron if you’re familiar with the enormous environmental and socia...
Episode 36: How Meal Planning Changed My Life
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I am excited to share with you how meal planning changed my life for the better. Not only does it remove the burden of having to figure out what...
Episode 35: Live Well and Live Green at Any Age
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the podcast today, we are going to talk about living well and living green at any age! With my birthday approaching and the weather changing, I hav...
Episode 34: Organic Gardening 101 with Dave Hanson
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Live. Well. Green., we talk all about organic gardening, starting with the basics such as what organic gardening is, why we should be interes...
Episode 33: The Low Plastic Life
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are in search of the low plastic life. There are numerous environmental issues associated with plastic, so today I give you some s...
Episode 32: Green Home Cleaning
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the Live. Well. Green podcast, we talk about green home cleaning – a relevant topic in the context of the coronavirus. There are, however, ...
Episode 31: Biophilia
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When we think about protecting the environment, it is about more than just saving the trees and keeping the air and water clean; it is also about pres...
Episode 30: Unraveling Complementary Medicine
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we are going to unravel the mystery of complementary medicine. It can be tricky to know which treatments are safe and what the b...
Episode 29: What is Sustainable Wellbeing?
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we are going to answer the question: What is sustainable wellbeing? When we think about the word sustainable, the Merriam Webste...
Episode 28: How to Get Active in Nature in Under An Hour
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I talk about something I know you are interested in – getting more active in nature. Listeners filled out an online survey and many indicated ...
Episode 27: Endocrine Disruptors in Everyday Products
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Live. Well. Green, we talk about endocrine disruptors. We will explore what they are, how these chemicals affect our bodies, and ho...
Episode 26: Top 10 Green Building Technologies for Your Home
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Building green does not have to involve expensive or time-consuming technologies; you can implement many effective mechanisms through clever design an...
Episode 25: Just Ask These 4 Questions
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I talk to listeners about the best course of action to take care of ourselves and steward our planet, including the choices we make with our mon...
Episode 24: The Science of Happiness
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at the science of happiness. While most of us are interested in happiness and pursue it at least to some degree, we lack the ...
Episode 23: Slower and Bolder with Carl Honoré
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we discuss living well by being slower and bolder, and joining us to share his experience and expertise on the subject is Mr. Carl Honoré. Carl...
Episode 22: Measuring Success
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a way for us to know whether we are living in an ecologically considerate way and are satisfied and living well? In this episode, we are goin...
Episode 21: 7 Lessons I Learned from My Dogs
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is all about the lessons I have learned from my dogs and the dogs that I’ve loved. Many people have beautiful, close relationships...
Episode 20: Smart Low-Cost Ways to Green Your Home
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, my flourishing friends! In today’s episode, I discuss several clever, inexpensive ways that you can make your home greener, including being m...
Episode 19: Wellness and Making the Right Choices
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Getting the right information and making the best choices for your wellness can be incredibly overwhelming due to the sea of information. In addition,...
Episode 18: Does Everything Cause Cancer?
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the podcast, I’m tackling a big question: does everything cause cancer? In exploring this issue, I am going to break it down into three sub...
Episode 17: Naturalizing Your Yard or Balcony
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you live in an urban area but love the idea of creating natural habitat to support native and migrating species? Or do you simply wish to see more ...
Episode 16: Why Recycle?
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever heard someone say that they don’t recycle because it doesn’t make a difference or that the material doesn’t get recycled anyway? H...
Episode 15: Air Quality and Health Part 2: Indoor Air
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is the second in a two-part mini-series on air quality and health, and today we are going to look at indoor air. We spend so much ti...
Episode 14: Air Quality and Health Part 1: Outdoor Air
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nine percent of all deaths around the globe are attributed to poor air quality. In today’s episode, I unpack this disturbing statistic, discussing t...
Episode 13: Learning from the Land
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Hudson Bay area of Northeastern Canada is rich with natural and cultural heritage, home to Indigenous people, polar bears, historical sites and gr...
Episode 12: Why Cooking Dinner is An Act of Sustainability
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about how your cooking practices impact the environment? I bet not many of you have considered this, but in today’s episode, I...
Episode 11: Exploring the Concept of Cradle to Cradle
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Live. Well. Green., we explore the concept of Cradle to Cradle, which is a great solution for preserving the finite planet we live ...
Episode 10: Ten Ways to Show You Love the Planet
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I will be sharing with you ten ways you can live greener for the planet. Since you are listening to this podcast, I know that you are interested...
Episode 09: The Many Benefits to Walkable Cities
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There is something special about exploring new places and getting around on foot. In this episode, I talk all about walkable cities: the many physical...
Bonus Episode 1: Sustainable Wellbeing During the COVID-19 Global Pandemic
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are facing unprecedented circumstances that are putting enormous strain on healthcare systems, governme...
Episode 08: The WELL Building Standard and Other Green Building Frameworks
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome, my flourishing friends! In today’s episode, we are going to talk about wellness and buildings, including different green and sustainable bu...
Episode 07: The Middle Path to Happiness
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The theme of today's episode is happiness and overall wellbeing! I will be talking about how wellbeing has traditionally been measured, such as w...
Episode 06: Affluenza Antidote
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of Live Well Green Podcast, I am going to talk about affluenza and the antidotes to this dreadful condition. Together, we’ll ex...
Episode 05: Strategies for Combatting Eco-Anxiety
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dealing with eco-anxiety, often defined as a chronic fear of environmental doom, is a recurring issue for many of us today. It stems out of a place of...
Episode 04: What is Sustainability?
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sustainability has increasingly become a topic of importance in today’s society. But what does sustainability truly mean in our everyday lives and w...
Episode 03: My Story
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I get personal. I share with you how I came to understand the deep connection between environmental sustainability and personal wellb...
Episode 02: Exploring the Environmental Ethos
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the rationales out there for degrading our environment and think about some of the theories around conservat...
Episode 01: The Human-Nature Connection
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are all connected to the earth in countless ways. Not only do we rely on the nutrients and chemicals produced by the myriad natural cycles going on...