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Join brothers Mike and Nick as they focus on basic sustainability education and the small steps that we as consumers/families can do to not only shrink our carbon footprint but grow our positive footprint. The realistic sustainability podcast will debunk some common misconceptions about going green while helping us all discover new ways to improve our lives and communities. So sit back and enjoy and if you want to help, please leave comments and subscribe (it helps more than you know). Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/realistic-sustainability/support

Michael Nazarian


    • May 29, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Realistic Sustainability

    S6E15 - (Short) Green Hushing #GreenHushing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 7:46


    Join Mike as he discusses what green hushing is in the corporate world. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend or on social media. Also, don't forget to "like", "follow," and "comment", which helps the share more than you know. #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #SustainableLiving #ZeroWaste #Recycle #PlasticFree #GoGreen #ClimateChange #Realsustain Please join our socialsFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/michael.nazarian.79⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RealSustainGYL⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠: @realsustaingyl⁠⁠Treads⁠⁠: realsustaingylBlueSky: @realsustaingyl.bsky.socialwww.GreeningYourLife.org

    S6E14 - Ghost Kitchens

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 51:50


    Join Mike and Rob from the Curated Culture as they discuss Ghost Kitchens and where they stand in the realm of sustainability.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend or on social media. Also, don't forget to "like", "follow," and "comment", which helps the share more than you know. Please join our socialsFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/michael.nazarian.79⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠: @realsustaingyl⁠⁠Treads⁠⁠: realsustaingylBlueSky: @realsustaingyl.bsky.social

    S6E13 - 9 Easy Swaps

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 50:19


    Join Mike and Jamison as they get back to some normal sustainability content.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend or on social media. Also, don't forget to "like", "follow," and "comment", which helps the share more than you know. ⁠Magic Minds has a special offer of 20% off mental performance and sleep aid drinks. Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.magicmind.com/SUSTAINABILITYAPR Use code: SUSTAINABILITYAPR Items from the show- Home Watt Meter - Misto Oil Sprayer - Detergent Sheets- Dryer Balls- Rechargeable BatteriesPlease feel free to join our socialsFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/michael.nazarian.79⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠: @realsustaingyl⁠⁠Treads⁠⁠: realsustaingylBlueSky: @realsustaingyl.bsky.socialYouTube: @RealSustainGYL

    S6E12 - The High Cost of Beef

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 38:58


    Beef is expensive in many ways, from cash to the environment. Join Mike and Nick as they chat about the high cost of Beef. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend or on social media. Also, don't forget to "like", "follow," and "comment", which helps the share more than you know. ⁠Magic Minds has a special offer of 20% off mental performance and sleep aid drinks. Link: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.magicmind.com/SUSTAINABILITY⁠⁠⁠ Use code: SustainabilityPlease feel free to join our socialsFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/michael.nazarian.79⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠: @realsustaingyl⁠⁠Treads⁠⁠: realsustaingylBlueSky: @realsustaingyl.bsky.social

    S6E11 - [Short] Realistic Lawn Replacements

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 20:13


    Join Mike as he explores the idea of replacing our needy lawns with some very suitable replacements. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend or on social media. Also, don't forget to "like", "follow", and "comment", which helps the show more than you know. If you would like to support Realistic Sustainability, try out Earth Roast Coffee: https://earthroastcoffee.co/michael61Don't forget your discount code: Realsustain15Please join our socialsFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/michael.nazarian.79⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠: @realsustaingyl⁠⁠Treads⁠⁠: realsustaingylBlueSky: @realsustaingyl.bsky.social

    S6E10 - Dear Diary and More....

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 24:56


    Join Mike as he talks about some local discussions on sustainability projects and why the 3 pillars of sustainability matter. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend or on social media. Also, don't forget to "like", "follow," and "comment", which helps the share more than you know. ⁠Magic Minds has a special offer of 20% off mental performance and sleep aid drinks. Link: ⁠⁠https://www.magicmind.com/SUSTAINABILITY⁠⁠ Use code: SustainabilityPlease join our socialsFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/michael.nazarian.79⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠: @realsustaingyl⁠⁠Treads⁠⁠: realsustaingylBlueSky: @realsustaingyl.bsky.social

    S6E09 - How We Make An Impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 74:42


    Join Mike and Rob from the Curated Culture as they discuss what it takes to really make an impact in your community or more. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend or on social media. Also, don't forget to "like", "follow," and "comment", which helps the share more than you know. ⁠Magic Minds has a special offer of 20% off mental performance and sleep aid drinks. Link: ⁠https://www.magicmind.com/SUSTAINABILITY20⁠Use code: Sustainability20⁠Please join our socialsFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/michael.nazarian.79⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠: @realsustaingyl⁠⁠Treads⁠⁠: realsustaingylBlueSky: @realsustaingyl.bsky.social

    S6E08 - Barriers to Tiny House Living

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 47:16


    Join Mike and Jamison as they discuss some roadblocks for attempting to live tiny.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend or on social media. Also, don't forget to "like", "follow," and "comment", which helps the share more than you know. ⁠Magic Minds has a special offer of 20% off mental performance and sleep aid drinks. Link: https://www.magicmind.com/SUSTAINABILITY20Use code: Sustainability20⁠Please join our socialsFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/michael.nazarian.79⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠: @realsustaingyl⁠⁠Treads⁠⁠: realsustaingylBlueSky: @realsustaingyl.bsky.social

    S6E07 -[Short] What if The US Left Paris Climate Accord

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 15:23


    What are the implications for the US and its residents as they sever ties (again) with the Paris Climate Accord? Join Mike as he talks through the concerns. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend or on social media. Also don't forget to "like", "follow" and "comment", which helps the shore more than you know. If you would like to support Realistic Sustainability try out Earth Roast Coffee: https://earthroastcoffee.co/michael61Don't forget your discount code: Realsustain15Please join our socialsFacebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/michael.nazarian.79⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠: @realsustaingyl⁠⁠Treads⁠⁠: realsustaingylBlueSky: @realsustaingyl.bsky.social

    S6E06 - What Makes A Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 51:19


    Join⁠Mike⁠ and Mr.⁠Rob Boggan⁠ from the⁠Curated Culture⁠ as they discuss what makes a community. The actions that help and the ones that hurt.If you liked this episode please consider sharing it with a friend on social media and as always, don't forget to "like" and "follow".⁠Magic Minds has a special offer of 20% off mental performance and sleep aid drinks. Use code: Sustainability20⁠Follow Mike on Social Media⁠Facebook⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠BlueSky⁠⁠Threads

    S6E05 - [Short] The Hawaiian Experience Day 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 20:16


    Welcome to the one of the best days on the big island of Hawaii. From Ho'okena Beach to Mike Notter becoming the gecko whisper, to Paradise Meadows to South Point. Join Mike as he chats about one of the best days on the Island. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend or on social media. Also don't forget to "like", "follow" and "comment", which helps the shore more than you know. If you would like to support Realistic Sustainability try out Earth Roast Coffee: https://earthroastcoffee.co/michael61 Don't forget your discount code: Realsustain15 Please join our socialsFacebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/michael.nazarian.79⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠: @realsustaingyl⁠⁠ Treads⁠⁠: realsustaingyl BlueSky: @realsustaingyl.bsky.social

    S6E04 - Sustainability Leaders - Jimmy Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 26:05


    Who was Jimmy Carter? As a former U.S. president, it seems as if everyone has an opinion, but what is the reality? It turns out that he was a strong advocate for environmental conservation, social justice, universal education, and access to affordable healthcare. Join Mike as he takes a look at just a tiny bit of President Carter's life. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend or on social media. Also don't forget to "like", "follow" and "comment", which helps the shore more than you know. If you would like to support Realistic Sustainability try out Magic Mind: https://www.magicmind.com/SUSTAINABILITYJAN Click to get 45% OFF! Please join our socialsFacebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/michael.nazarian.79⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠: @realsustaingyl⁠⁠ Treads⁠⁠: realsustaingyl BlueSky: @realsustaingyl.bsky.social

    S6E03- [Short] The Hawaiian Experience Day 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 11:41


    On this day, Mike and the group not only learned about how a mainland company is making the lives of Hawians worse by becoming the parking czar and Jami directs the group on a serious off-road adventure that really paid off! If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend or on social media. Also don't forget to "like", "follow" and "comment", which helps the shore more than you know. If you would like to support Realistic Sustainability try out Earth Roast Coffee: https://earthroastcoffee.co/michael61 Don't forget your discount code: Realsustain15 Please join our socialsFacebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/michael.nazarian.79⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠: @realsustaingyl⁠⁠ Treads⁠⁠: realsustaingyl BlueSky: @realsustaingyl.bsky.social

    S6E02 - Sustainable Thinking Revisited

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2025 72:23


    Join Mike and Mr. Rob Boggan from the Curated Culture as they discuss the mental gymnastics required to think sustainably. Both on the micro and macro scale and what it does for your mental well-being. If you liked this episode please consider sharing it with a friend on social media and as always, don't forget to "like" and "follow". Magic Minds special offer of 45% off the mental performance and sleep aid drinks. Click HERE Follow Mike on Social Media Facebook Instagram TikTok BlueSky Threads

    S6E1 - [Short] The Hawaiian Experience Day 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 10:40


    S6E1 - [Short] The Hawaiian Experience Day 5 What a great day! From Hilo's market (yes again), lava tube exploration, to the lost flip flop saga, the coconut turmoil, and even some minor surgery in a drug store parking lot, we had quite an experience. Join Mike as he talks about day 5 in Hawaii. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend or on social media. Also don't forget to "like", "follow" and "comment", which helps the shore more than you know. If you would like to support Realistic Sustainability in your mental performance, try Magic Mind while listeners of the show get 20% off. https://www.magicmind.com/SUSTAINABILITY20 Don't forget your discount code: SUSTAINABILITY20 Please join our socialsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.nazarian.79 ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠: @realsustaingyl⁠⁠ Treads⁠⁠: realsustaingyl BlueSky: @realsustaingyl.bsky.social

    S5E16 - [Short] The Hawaiian Experience Day 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 13:20


    S5E16 - [Short] The Hawaiian Experience Day 4 What's the use of going on an amazing vacation on the nature-driven Big Island of Hawaii without sharing it with all of you? Follow Mike, Jamison, and their friends the Notters and they explore the Big Island of Hawaii. If you enjoy this episode, share it with a friend or on social media. Please don't forget to click "Follow" and leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform. Links:To support Realistic Sustainability and your yourself:⁠ Get Magic Mind at 20% off HERE and don't forget to use the promo code: SUSTAINABILITY20 Join our socials ⁠⁠Mikes Facebook ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Mikes Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Mikes Treads⁠⁠ ⁠⁠GYL Facebook Page⁠⁠ ⁠⁠GYL Facebook Group⁠⁠ www.Greeningyourlife.org ---Please consider supporting this podcast for as little as $1 per month:  HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S5E15 - Sustainable Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 53:14


    It's that time again, but this year, Jamison joins Mike to talk sustainability for Christmas. Join us as they talk about gifts, wrapping and decor, and better ways to reduce your carbon footprint. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend or on social media. Also don't forget to "like", "follow" and "comment". which helps the shore more than you know. If you would like to support Realistic Sustainability in your mental performance, try Magic Mind while listeners of the show get 20% off. ⁠Click here⁠ Don't forget your discount code: SUSTAINABILITY20  Do you want to follow Mike's socials? ⁠Mike's Facebook ⁠ ⁠RS Instagram⁠ ⁠RS TikTok⁠ ⁠RS BlueSky⁠ ⁠RS Threads⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ Click ⁠HERE⁠ to follow Grayson's YouTube Last, don't forget to leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S5E13 - The Food Thought Experiment

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 52:12


    S5E13 - The Food Thought Experiment Join Mike and Nick as they talk their way through a thought experiment. What if... What if fruits and veggies were free? Free not just for some but all. How would that work? What problems would we have? How would it change the world? Please don't forget to click "Follow" and leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform. Links: To support Realistic Sustainability and yourself:⁠ To support Realistic Sustainability and yourself:⁠ Get Magic Mind at 50% off with the Black Friday offerhttps://www.magicmind.com/SUSTAINABILITYBF --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S5E14 - [Short} The Hawaiian Experience Day 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 18:02


    What's the use of going on an amazing vacation on the nature-driven Big Island of Hawaii without sharing it with all of you? Follow Mike, Jamison, and their friends the Notters and they explore the Big Island of Hawaii. If you enjoy this episode, share it with a friend or on social media. Please don't forget to click "Follow" and leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform. Links: To support Realistic Sustainability and your yourself: ⁠ Get Magic Mind at 50% off with the Black Friday offer Use promo code: SUSTAINABILITYBF ⁠ Join our socials ⁠⁠Mikes Facebook ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Mikes Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Mikes Treads⁠⁠ ⁠⁠GYL Facebook Page⁠⁠ ⁠⁠GYL Facebook Group⁠⁠ www.Greeningyourlife.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S5E12 - [Short] The Hawaiian Experience Day 1 & 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 19:15


    What's the use of going on an amazing vacation on the nature-driven Big Island of Hawaii without sharing it with all of you? Follow Mike, Jamison, and their friends the Notters and they explore the Big Island of Hawaii. If you enjoy this episode, share it with a friend or on social media. Please don't forget to click "Follow" and leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform. Links: To support Realistic Sustainability and your yourself:  Get Magic Mind at 50% off with the Black Friday offer Use promo code: SUSTAINABILITYBF  Join our socials ⁠Mikes Facebook ⁠ ⁠Mikes Instagram⁠ ⁠Mikes Treads⁠ ⁠GYL Facebook Page⁠ ⁠GYL Facebook Group⁠ www.Greeningyourlife.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    PSA - 3 Miles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 10:03


    Sometimes we need reminders to stay calm and reset. I need to reset like that too when things get this way. In most cases, elections lead to a significant amount of stress. Let's slow down together. If you like this episode please don't forget to follow and like our post and if you have the time, please leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform. Remember if you like this episode please share it with a friend or on social media and of course, don't forget to follow us! Links: To support Realistic Sustainability and your yourself:⁠ Click here to get your own Magic Mind Mental Performance Drink⁠! https://www.magicmind.com/SUSTAINABILITYBF Until December 6th, use promo code: SUSTAINABILITYBF Follow our socials⁠ Mikes Facebook:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/michael.nazarian.79⁠ Mikes Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/realsustaingyl/⁠ Mikes Treads:⁠ @realsustaingyl⁠GYL Facebook Page⁠: https://www.facebook.com/RealSustainGYL/⁠ GYL Facebook Group:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/groups/greeningyourlife www.Greeningyourlife.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S5E11 - The City - Citizen Disconnect

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 54:00


    While working on a local project, Mike started to wonder about why some city's actions don't seem to align with citizen needs. Mike and Jamison take some to examine examples and why we see the disconnect between city design and citizen needs. If you enjoy this episode, share it with a friend or on social media. Please don't forget to click "Follow" and leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform. Links: To support Realistic Sustainability and your yourself: Click here to get your own Magic Mind Mental Performance Drink! Use promo code: SUSTAINABILITY20  Join our socials Mikes Facebook Mikes Instagram Mikes Treads GYL Facebook Page GYL Facebook Group www.Greeningyourlife.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S5E10 - AI & Automation

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 49:58


    Join Mike and his brother Nick take a look at how AI has affected automation and both can affect sustainability. If you like this episode please don't forget to follow and like our post and if you have the time, please leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform. And if you want to support Realistic Sustainability while supporting yourself, try Magic Mind mental performance drinks with our discount code SUSTAINABILITY20 for 20% off your order! Go to: https://www.magicmind.com/SUSTAINABILITY20 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S5E08 - The 6R's

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 44:04


    Join Mike and Jamison as they cover one of the foundations of sustainability, the 6R's. Sometimes they agree and other times they don't but all of the time it's fun! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S5E09 - Bonus -Professor Mike?!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 9:11


    *New Episode* S5E09 - Bonus -Professor Mike?!? Join Mike as he processes some new information he received this week. Remember if you like this episode please share it with a friend or on social media and of course, don't forget to follow us! Please consider leaving us a 5-star review! #sustainability #sustainableliving #sustainable #sustainablefood #sustainabilitygoals --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S5E07 - Bonus Short - The HAUNTED Duplex

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 12:44


    Welcome to a new Realistic Sustainability bonus short - Mike takes a minute to talk about the not-so-haunted duplex Jami, and he bought to restore. Find out why the heck they would take this massive project on! You can watch the progress on the GYL page and Mikes personal Facebook account which you are welcome to join either or both! Remember if you like this episode please share it with a friend or on social media and of course, don't forget to follow us! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S5E06 - COVID Effect on Sustainability II

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 48:37


    *New Episode*S5E06 - COVID Effect on Sustainability II Join Mike and Rob from the Curated Culture as they examine how COVID has affected sustainability in both the world and the US. Remember if you like this episode please share it with a friend or on social media and of course, don't forget to follow us! To listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/66PrFMMRYWA68ejLcCJCv0?si=6929d98e664f4828 iTunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s5e04-forced-green-energy/id1533953443?i=1000663910986 Other: https://link.chtbl.com/Realistic_SustainabilityPlease consider leaving us a 5-star review! #sustainability #sustainableliving #sustainable #sustainablefood #sustainabilitygoals --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S5E05 - High-Cost Effect on Food Waste

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 62:37


    *New Episode* S5E05 - High-Cost Effect on Food Waste Join Mike and Rob from the Curated Culture as they examine how the increasing cost of food has affected food waste in the United States. Please consider leaving us a 5-star review! #Sustainability #sustainableliving #sustainable #sustainablecities #SustainableCity@followers The Curated Culture --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S5E04- Forced Green Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 36:58


    What happens when a state decides that cities, townships, and villages can no longer zone out solar or wind? In Michigan, that just happened. It sounds like a huge win for solar and wind companies or sustainability but is it a win for the city? Join Nick and Mike as they talk about Michigan's house bills 5120 & 5121 Please consider sharing with friends or on social media. ⁠GYL Website⁠ Join us on: ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Threads⁠ ⁠X⁠ And a special thanks to Magic Mind's mental performance shots. If you want to support RS and yourself, go to this ⁠link ⁠and use the promo code RSPOD20 for 20% off your first order! Thank you all again for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S5E03 - What is Sustainability II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 55:05


    As we reboot, we wanted to go back to some of the most popular season 1 topics and see how things have changed if they have. Join Mike and Jamison as they discuss some basic terms and understandings that come with sustainability. Please consider sharing with friends or on social media. GYL Website Join us on: Instagram Facebook Threads X And a special thanks to Magic Mind's mental performance shots. If you would like to support RS and yourself, go to this link and use promo code RSPOD 20 for 20% off your first order! Thank you all again for listening! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S5E02- Edible Landscape Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 59:28


    This week we start with one of Mike's favorite topics, Durand's Edible Landscape Project. Join Mike and Nick as they update everyone on how the project is progressing and Mike covers some of the lessons learned. We will also see if all those scary negatives people said would happen, happened. This episode is sponsored by Magic Mind Mental Performance Shots. You can learn more at Magic Mind and get 20% off with discount code RSPOD20 Learn more about the edible landscape project Go to the Realistic Sustainability Podcast page --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S5E01 - We're Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 53:48


    We're back! Realistic Sustainability is back. New intro song, new format, and new topics. Being gone 7 months was far too long. Join Mike, Jamison, Nick, and Rob as they catch up on what they have been doing over those last 7 months. Thanks for joining us on the reboot. Listen to more Visit: https://www.greeningyourlife.org/podcast Rob Boggan and the Curated Culture Magic Mind mental booster --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    PSA from Mike

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 5:42


    Guess who's back? Join Mike as he lets you know what we will see from Realistic Sustainability for the rest of the year. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S4E43 - Potpourri

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 54:59


    With Nick still building a new restaurant, Jamison steps in to help out in the show. With the odd name it makes people wonder what this show is about but join Mike and Jamison as they talk about topics from plastic bag bans to recent videos of individuals struggling with the common 9-5 work life. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing it on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show, please comment or review it on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening! Please consider supporting the podcast: ⁠Here⁠ Visit the RS site: ⁠https://www.greeningyourlife.org/podcast⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S4E42 - Scam Avoidance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 49:47


    When you are trying to live a quiet sustainable life, there isn't much worse than a con artist or scammer trying to take it all. Although there are only a small number of scammers in the world the internet amplifies them. Join Mike and Nick as they talk about scam avoidance. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing it on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show, please comment or review it on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening! Please consider supporting the podcast: ⁠Here⁠ Visit the RS site: ⁠https://www.greeningyourlife.org/podcast⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S4E41 - Fast Furniture

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 47:55


    Join Mike as he speaks to a special guest fill-in for Nick, Jamison Nazarian. Mike and his amazing wife dig into the fast furniture industry and what makes it tick. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing it on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show, please comment or review it on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening! Please consider supporting the podcast: Here Visit the RS site: https://www.greeningyourlife.org/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S4E40 - Fast Fashion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 62:39


    Nick and Mike spend some time talking about fashion... Well, not fashion but fast fashion. How much waste is created by people's sense of fashion and what happens to most of those clothes? Join Mike and Nick as they dig into fast fashion. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing it on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show, please comment or review it on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening! Please consider supporting the podcast: Here Visit our friends at Magic Mind: Here (Use discount code REALISTIC20 for 20% off your first order!) Visit the RS site: https://www.greeningyourlife.org/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S4E39 - Nature Infused Downtowns

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 48:43


    Nick and Mike are starting to get into a groove releasing the second show since their summer break. Join them while they discuss the idea of infusing nature into our downtown spaces. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing it on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show, please comment or review it on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening! Please consider supporting the podcast: Here Visit our friends at Magic Mind: Here Visit the RS site: https://www.greeningyourlife.org/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S4E38 - Summer Breaks Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 42:32


    Well, we're really back this time. Our summer break has ended and Mike and Nick are back at it in full swing! This week Mike and Nick chat about what they have been doing since they went MIA. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing it on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show, please comment or review it on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening! Please consider supporting the podcast: Here Visit our friends at Magic Mind: Here Visit the RS site: https://www.greeningyourlife.org/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S4E37 - Insect Based Protein

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 48:08


    Nick and Mike are back! They spend the first 15 minutes chatting, and catching up since it's been so long. After, a great conversation about insect-based proteins. Mike was contacted by a company in the UK that focuses on replacing our unsustainable beef industry with high-protein insects in delicious meat alternatives. Join Nick and Mike as they talk about eating insects for daily nutrients. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show, please comment or review it on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening! Please consider supporting the podcast: Here Visit the RS site: https://www.greeningyourlife.org/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S4E36 (Short) - We're Coming Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 16:18


    It's been over 2 weeks since Realistic Sustainability recorded a new show. Join Mike as he tells everyone why and the challenges he has with a work/life balance. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show, please comment or review it on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening! Please consider supporting the podcast: Here Visit the RS site: https://www.greeningyourlife.org/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S4E35 - Re-envisioning Supermarkets

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 97:19


    Oh, what a great day! Mike got an opportunity to talk with both Rob Boggan from The Curated Culture and Kaylin Chenoweth from Starting Sustainability about the future of supermarkets. If you listen to one show, make it this one! If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show, please comment or review it on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening! Please consider supporting the podcast: Here Visit the RS site: https://www.greeningyourlife.org/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S4E33 - Child Labor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 53:38


    Join Mike and Rob Boggan from the Curated Culture as they talk about the states trying to break child labor laws in the US and why they are trying to do it. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show, please comment or review it on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening! Please consider supporting the podcast: Here Visit the RS site: https://www.greeningyourlife.org/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S4E32 - (Short) The Energy in a Steak

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023 12:38


    How much energy is in our food? There will come a time when it will be labeled like calories are on the packaging but as of today, we have to either guess or look it up. Join Mike as he discusses how much energy it takes to make a steak. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show, please comment or review it on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening! Please consider supporting the podcast: Here Visit the RS site: https://www.greeningyourlife.org/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S4E31 - Deforestation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 42:17


    One of the biggest problems we have with climate is how we take resources like trees faster than we can grow them. It seems like we humans are in a race to see how quickly we can mortgage the future for our grandchildren. Join Mike and Nick as they talk about Deforestation. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show, please comment or review it on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening! Please consider supporting the podcast: Here Visit the RS site: https://www.greeningyourlife.org/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S4E30 - (Book Review) Walkable Cities by Jeff Speck

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 7:32


    This week's book review isn't one you would generally call a sustainability book but I do believe it fits the criteria. Join Mike as he connects the urban planning manual and discusses how it can deeply assist our future cities to become more sustainable. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show, please comment or review it on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening! Please consider supporting the podcast by joining our Patreon: Here Visit our product or recommended book: Here Visit the RS site: https://www.greeningyourlife.org/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S4E29 - Molten Salt Energy Storage

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 49:25


    These days the biggest issue with clean energy isn't the collection process anymore. In some states like Texas, clean energy has been so abundant that people's electric meters even run backward at times. The issue is storage. Join Mike and Nick as they talk about one of the most elaborate ways to store solar energy. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show, please comment or review it on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening! Please consider supporting the podcast: Here Visit our product or recommended book: Here Visit the RS site: https://www.greeningyourlife.org/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S4E28 - (short) Earth Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 10:42


    Join Mike as he talks about Earth Day and how he celebrates. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show, please comment or review it on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening! Please consider supporting the podcast by joining our Patreon: Here Visit our product or recommended book: Here Visit the RS site: https://www.greeningyourlife.org/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S4E27 - Tricky Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 57:35


    How do companies convince us to buy their products when we are seriously looking for more sustainable items? How do they get us to buy their goods when they are some of the worse on the market? They use those tricky words. Join Mike as he explains the marketing greenwashing tactics companies use to get our money. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show, please comment or review it on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening! Please consider supporting the podcast: Here Visit our product or recommended book: Here Visit the RS site: https://www.greeningyourlife.org/podcast Visit our friends at the Curated Culture --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S4E26 - (Product Reviews) - Wool Dryer Balls

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 9:44


    This week's product review was wool dryer balls. Mike bought these nearly 2 years ago and is still using them to the day without concern. Join Mike as he tells everyone about his experience using wool dryer balls instead of dryer sheets. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show, please comment or review it on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening! Please consider supporting the podcast by joining our Patreon: Here Visit our product or recommended book: Here Visit the RS site: https://www.greeningyourlife.org/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

    S4E25 - Thoughtfully Sustainable w Jessica Purcell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 38:35


    Today was a great day! Mike was given a chance to meet Jessica Purcell from Thoughtfully Sustainable. This interview led to a great conversation about how Science and sustainability go hand in hand and the essential role kids' STEM (Science, technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) will play in the future of humanity. Want to learn more about Jessica or Thoughtfully Sustainability visit: Thoughtfully Sustainability Instagram Facebook YouTube Pinterest Raising Global Kidizens If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing on social media or sending it to a friend. If you want to help the show, please comment or review it on your favorite podcast platform. Thank you for listening! Please consider supporting the podcast by joining our Patreon: Here Visit our product or recommended book: Here Visit the RS site: https://www.greeningyourlife.org/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/realistic-sustainability/support

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