Sustainable Culture Podcast

Over in Seattle, in a well-seasoned bar, somewhere in a single situated chair with a particularly choice view sits our guest today, Mr. Jeff Barlow, waiting. He's got a sketchpad, stuff to draw with, and an impressive ability to trust his own process in the moment - the envy of any creative. The band, who's about to provide live music for the night, is about to have their picture taken, and not in the way they're probably used to. Draw it in One, Jeff's professional tagline, refers to how he approaches his sketches. He draws the band in, well, one song. The result is raw and often emotional moments of what he sees in front of him in that amount of time. I think his work is a fantastic example of how trusting the process can be riveting, scary, and beautiful. I, an overthinker, find a lot of lessons in that.Check out Jeff's work at @Drawitin1 and his website: drawitin.oneVisit our website: sustainableculture.onlineFollow us on instagram @sustainablecultureonline

This episode is with the genuinely badass Sarah Philp, owner of Little Bear Tattoo Co. in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Her recent few years have been quite the wild ride of growth as she has become the owner of her own tattoo shop. She even trained her own husband how to tattoo, who works as an artist at Little Bear alongside her. She's created quite the thriving little community, and it made for an excellent conversation. Check out Sarah's work at @sarahphilptattoo and Little Bear Tattoo Co. at @littlebeartattoo_coVisit our website: sustainableculture.onlineFollow us on instagram @sustainablecultureonline

This week's episode features Megan Ryan, Communications Specialist and Eric Ladwig, Executive Director for Hospice of North Idaho. They were voted 2024's Best Hospice Care Provider by Business Journal of North Idaho and have tons of wonderful things going on for the community. Hospice can be a hard subject for many, but its people like these two that reaffirm confidence and demystify the heavy subjects for people. Without life, there is no death; and without death, there can be no life. Visit Hospice of North Idaho: hospiceofnorthidaho.org.Follow them on instagram @hospiceofnorthidaho. Visit our website: sustainableculture.onlineFollow us on instagram @sustainablecultureonline

This week I had the great fortune of interviewing another Idaho Conservation League scientist! This time it was none other than Adrian Gallo, a soil scientist and Climate Program Manager. We discuss agriculture, groundwater, aquifers, and soil. I hope you join us!Idaho Conservation League: idahoconservation.org.Our website: sustainableculture.onlineFollow on instagram: @sustainablecultureonlinePlease rate and review us!

We're back once again with chill chats about reading books, imagination, and owning a bookstore. Alex of Bookishly Happy graciously sits with me and as we discuss a variety of topics surrounding reading culture, including the challenges of getting into reading and, yes, banned books. Join us!Check out Bookishly Happy on their instagram: @bookishlyhappycda.Check out our instagram: @sustainablecultureonline.Our website: sustainableculture.online.We have a community trash pickup event on the books for Saturday, November 10th at 11am at Tubbs Hill in Coeur d'Alene! Follow our page for more info!

This week a long-time friend of the podcast returns to guest host, Bri AKA Peebs. The concept of electrification (the large-scale switch to electrical energy from fossil fuels) is one gaining attention in recent months following the signing of the historic Inflation Reduction Act. We agree we need to switch away from fossil fuels urgently, but we also have opinions.See Peebs' work: @pb.doodles, @barefootinboise, Wild BrewedFollow our insta: @sustainablecultureonlineVisit sustainableculture.online for all things Sustainable Culture.Study on lithium mining in Zimbabwe HEREInfo on Centralia, Pennsylvania HERENet-Zero Report by Princeton University HEREEmail Jet with any questions, comments or suggestions at jet@sustainableculture.online.Please rate and review the show if you feel so inclined! It helps a ton. Thank you for listening!

This week we approach topics that tend to be difficult discussions: domestic and sexual abuse. Kaitlan, Outreach & Education Coordinator, and Sophia, Counselor of Safe Passage join me in this fantastic breakdown of their work and where our culture sits on these issues. These two are beaming with passion for what they do, and it shines right through to the audio level.If you or someone you know is or could be a victim of domestic or sexual abuse, there is help and validity for you out there. You can call Safe Passage's 24-hour helpline at (208) 664-9303, text them at (208) 449-7228, or even email them at safety@safepassageid.org.Visit their website: safepassageid.orgFollow their instagrams: @safepassageid and @safepassageteenHelp the podcast fund a new production PC via our Kickstarter campaign: https://bit.ly/SustainableCultureKickstarterVisit sustainableculture.online for all things Sustainable Culture.Email Jet with any questions, comments or suggestions at jet@sustainableculture.online.Please rate and review the show if you feel so inclined! It helps a ton. Thank you for listening!

This episode I got to discuss one of my favorite industries, coffee! I'm joined by the hilarious and delightful Aaron Jordan of Roast House Coffee, a Certified Organic coffee roaster based in Spokane, Washington. Aaron shares his history of how he got started in coffee, why he's stayed in it for 17 years now, and the opportunities he sees with the knowledge he's gained throughout the years. We also spend a great deal of time discussing tip culture, both in the coffee industry and at large. It's always a treat for me to explore the coffee world further.Help the podcast fund a new production PC via our Kickstarter campaign: https://bit.ly/SustainableCultureKickstarterFind Aaron on Instagram: @pouroveraaronCheck out Roast House Coffee: RoastHouseCoffee.comBarista Magazine Tipping Culture Article: Part One, Part TwoVisit sustainableculture.online for all things Sustainable Culture.Email Jet with any questions, comments or suggestions at jet@sustainableculture.online.Please rate and review the show if you feel so inclined! It helps a ton. Thank you for listening!

After over two years in hiatus, the podcast is finally back! Kick back and enjoy this heartwarming and sincere discussion with the owners and operators of Ten/6, an Alice in Wonderland themed Cajun breakfast place in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. You read that right! It is truly an experience to be had. We break down their history with food, their philosophy on turnover and management practices in the restaurant industry, and shed a few small tears in the process. Help the podcast fund a new production PC via our Kickstarter campaign: https://bit.ly/SustainableCultureKickstarterVisit Ten/6 on the web at www.ten6cda.com or on their fantastic Instagram page @ten6cda.Visit sustainableculture.online for all things Sustainable Culture.Email Jet with any questions, comments or suggestions at jet@sustainableculture.online.Please rate and review the show if you feel so inclined! It helps a ton. Thank you for listening!

It's our last episode of our 8-episode winter season already! As the weather begins to warm up and the soil begins to thaw, many of us are anxiously waiting to get back into our gardens again, playing outside. Thus, friend and expert worm (and food) farmer Jeremiah Brunelle joins us for a fun, educational & lighthearted episode all about worms!

Today our guest is a nutritionist trained in integrative and functional nutrition, she's also an instructor of health and nutrition at Great Northern University, the brilliant Karmen Gregg. Karmen's been in the field for over seven years, has a ton of education, including the PhD she's currently working on. It's amazing how we forget just how nurturing the act of preparing and eating food for yourself is. How self-caring that truly is. Food is truly connected to so much more than we realize in our busy, plugged-in lives. When we have the right help understanding how to repair our relationship with what we eat, we can change everything about our health, how we see ourselves, and every aspect of life.

How do we build community? Getting the community involved sure helps with that! Our guest today is Jeni Hegsted, Founder & Executive Director of Emerge, a local art collective. Emerge is a fascinating and encouraging case study for growing a solo vision into a collective one, enthusiastically continuing to thrive as their vision evolves.Check Emerge out here: emergecda.com

Bri returns once again to the podcast to help me take an objective look at a true phenomenon of our time. This episode wades through a few key critiques of environmentalism from Ayn Rand, random internet opinions, and a high school debate teacher. We share notes, comments, guidance & rants on this café esque discussion. Light trigger warning for those sensitive to topics surrounding religion & Christianity.

The intelligent and ever-resourceful Brian Seguin returns to conclude our discussion on who and what is included in a community. How do you feel belonging in your community? Do you feel at home where you are? Who or what makes you feel at home; and how do those distinctions affect your perspective on who or what a community is composed of? Satish Kumar says, "We have to shift our attitude of ownership of nature to relationship with nature. The moment you change from ownership to relationship, you create a sense of the sacred." The same connections apply with our local coexisting human beings. Going Zero Waste article - "Which is Better for the Environment: Glass or Plastic?"Book 1 - Send a Runner: A Navajo Honors the Long WalkBook 2 - Under a White Sky: The Nature of the FutureDocumentary 1 - Tar Creek by Bullfrog FilmsDocumentary 2 - Source to Sea: The Columbia River SwimCheck out the incredible art installations by Nicholas Galanin.Thank you so much for listening!Love yourselves, friends!

Every now and then in life we come across individuals with the grace and intention to sit with us and hear us speak about what's actually happening. Why are we so passionate about what we believe? How did our identities become what they are? How would sustainability mindsets and environmentalism movements change if I learned how to integrate my pain, my trauma and even my grief into the rest of my life, even my passions and relationships? How would my own self-acceptance affect my community?Join in and buckle up tight for a discussion on why honoring your experiences has a deep and direct effect on the health of individuals and the collective community. The intelligently entertaining and delightfully unconventional Mari Gilge is a welcome guide as we venture into the abyss, the deep cavern of the Self.Trigger Warning: Brief mention of suicide.Find & connect with Mari and her work. Web: integratetothrive.com, Instagram: @integratetothriveThank you for listening! Remember to Like, Share & Subscribe to help the show grow!Visit us at sustainableculturepodcast.com for everything Sustainable Culture Podcast.LOVE YOURSELF, FRIENDS!

What community is more integrated than the bee community? We marvel at the idea.Abby Henning is an artist & flower child, less bee-keeper and more bee-communer. Her bond with bees is quite personal, and was kind enough to delight me with her story.Visit our brand-new website (and Etsy shop): sustainableculturepodcast.comTake a look at Abby's shop, Humble Bee Apothecary: @humble.bee.apothecary Check out Koda at his fantastic artwork: @dakotah_andrewsThank you for listening, and remember to like, subscribe & share!And most importanty:LOVE YOURSELF!

What would it look like if Idaho's salmon population nearly collapsed?Well...it kind of did. And thankfully there are people doing some pretty cool stuff about that.Mitch Cutter is a Salmon and Steelhead Advocacy Fellow at Idaho Conservation League. He graces us with his deep knowledge on the salmon situation in Idaho, what Idaho Conservation League is doing about it, and where he sees us going from here.Find Mitch and the work ICL are doing, and find out how to get involved at idahoconservation.org.Thank you so much for listening! Remember to subscribe, like & share!And most importantly, LOVE YOURSELF.

We could always simply read the dictionary in situations like this, but how can we explain the emotional response that the word "community" conveys? Friend and guest Brian Seguin joins us on the show to help me unpack another loaded word.

After a long absence, I approach a few foundational ideals within the philosophy of interdependence as it relates to individual responsibility. What would it look like if a society of people practiced interdependence on a micro scale? How could a restructuring of one's life support a sustainable community?

Coffee is the second most popular drink in the world, just under water. Hundreds of billions of people drink this lovely and delicious beverage worldwide and the industry is only growing. Coffee pro and fellow sustainability enthusiast Ty Paluska joins us to discuss the coffee industry at large and how we might approach positive changes on a local and global scale.

Let's be honest about something for a second. We're all struggling a little right now. As tensions remain at a high in our country, we thought it imperative to spend some time in a positive atmosphere. Bri returns to the podcast as we share some good news and keep things light. We'll share some our own struggles and discuss plenty of ways to break out of those negative mindsets.

Who owns the land? Who makes your money? Who owns the labor? Who will own the robots? Who owns the ideas?In our second entry to our series, we examine the five pillars of distributive design as we follow the path left for us by Kate Raworth in her book Doughnut Economics.

As the need for meaningful cultural change in the 21st century becomes more of a spotlighted issue, we’ve also been seeing a steady and problematic rise with economic inequality throughout the country for some time now. Where does inequality play into the picture of building community, and how is it connected to environmental health?

Having finished Dr. Jane Goodall's wonderful book Reason For Hope: A Spiritual Journey, we're back to share our thoughts.

Last month's episode brought us into the woods of interpersonal communication when we spoke about developing our listening skills. This time we look closer at how we learn from our surroundings and each other. I discuss the connections among observation, rationality, intuition and experience.

We are so excited to finally announce the new monthly featured series, the Sustainable Culture Book Club! Join us as we read a new book each month, expanding our minds and enhancing our mindsets. This month we'll be checking out Reason For Hope: A Spiritual Journey by the legendary primatologist and anthropologist Dr. Jane Goodall. We hope you'll join us!

We’re dealing with a profound amount of division in today’s day and age. Are those who disagree with us the enemy, or perhaps an unlikely ally? Is it too idealistic to strive for a society which values its differences in opinion, rather than one which demonizes those who differ on viewpoints? Join me as I discuss how we can push past this cultural roadblock while we strive for true synergy in today’s divided world.

Our friend Dylan Stiegemeier of The Theodores is back to introduce his new children's book Lou and the Animals, a whimsical tale of a young girl who is empowered by her animal friends to rid the world of man-made litter.

How can a sustainable mindset affect the way we build our own homes? Perhaps it's as simple as energy efficiency and smarter building materials, or perhaps it's something far deeper than that. Brad Thrasher of Coeur Holdings joins me to navigate our discussion through the quickly growing field of sustainable housing.

How does creating art pertain to building sustainable communities? Art teacher Kerry McGrath joins me to discuss the curious and profound ways art can stimulate our brains and change us into community building machines.

Environmentalists are great and all, but they're only a fraction of the collective "us". The great question that looms is, "How do you get an entire society to willingly and cohesively function in a sustainable way?" I discuss this in length.

Have you ever considered a sustainable barber shop? The podcast returns with Courtney Jackson of Alchemy Color Lounge, North Idaho's first and only Green Circle salon.

What does women's health have to do with sustainability? We believe they're linked in ways that your ego wasn't expecting. In this low-pressure and relaxed discussion, the bubbly and brilliant Dr. Hannah Layden of Spoelstra Family Chiropractic educates us on an increasingly urgent topic.

More people are getting involved in their communities these days, but how do we get ourselves to jump across the gap between social media activism and real-life community involvement?  Outdoor lover and founder of the intuitive and inventive community trash pickup platform The Theodores, Dylan Stiegemeier joins us to discuss public action and its relationship to sustainability.

We know innovation is important, but how exactly does it play into sustainable societies? Do communities benefit directly from innovation, or is that kind of know-how exclusive to a niche, successful few? COO of The Innovation Collective and super cool guy Chris Cochran guides us through what innovation means to him; as we unravel more mysteries into the vague art of sustainability in this inspiring episode.

How exactly does the clothing industry affect the world, and should we be worried? Bri Crotinger of Knotted Massage joins us this to shed some light on how it's possible to make big impacts in a good way by making tiny changes in our general perspective. Prepare to look at your wardrobe differently than ever before as we explore what's possible in the modern age. We explore how companies like Patagonia have truly set the new standard in clothing sustainability in more ways than you'd ever guess.

What is sustainability, really? Is it just about throwing trash in the correctly-colored bin, or is there something else the word can describe? Tyler Sea of The Community Experiment Podcast and online platform DoppioGang joins me to discuss what our stories have to do with our community, and how sharing those stories can make a culture sustainable.