We Can Remake The World

Hope in the news is rare. What if that's because the media isn't telling the whole story? B Lab is a global nonprofit proving that change is not only possible, it's already happening. B Lab has created a certification label for companies to prove that they care about human rights and the planet. These companies - called B Corps - are transforming every industry for the better.  There are already over 6,000 certified B Corps on every continent and that number is growing. Don't believe change is possible? Tune in, get inspired, and open up to the amazing possibilities all around us. SUPPORT B Lab: Learn more and connect with B Corp companies at: https://www.bcorporation.net/.Visit www.wecanremaketheworld.com for more info and resources. 

"Anxiety keeps us blind. Fear prevents us from the awareness of all the good around us. All the potential and possibilities. All of the solutions."Nature has a lot to teach us. In countless traditions, Nature is seen as "the great teacher". But what can Nature teach us now, today, in a world full of so many challenges? And how can we apply what we learn to actually make a difference? Today we explore how to get past fear and stop focusing on all the negative things going on around us. How to move past the poisons in the world - the conflict and the destruction and the scary stuff - and instead focus on the solutions to our problems. The antidotes to the poison we see in the world. Join us as we look for new inspiration from Nature. Inspiration that can help carry us forward past the difficulties of our world and on to the next phase, if we can just keep our eyes open to the possibilities all around us.Visit wecanremaketheworld.com for more episodes, information, and resources.

We're taking a brief summer break!Wishing all of you much health and happiness this summer as we enjoy more time together in person, and get the opportunity to travel again. Be safe, take care of yourselves and each other, take care of the Earth, and we'll see you in September.

When the going gets tough the activists get tougher. Our oceans are in distress as we continue to overfish marine ecosystems around the world. 90% of whales, 85-99% of shark species, trillions of fish, and countless other ocean animals have been lost due to overfishing, much of which operates outside of the law. Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a major enabler of the exploitation of our oceans but the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is standing in the way. Literally. By using direct action techniques and what founder, Captain Paul Watson, calls “aggressive nonviolence”, Sea Shepherd crews document and disrupt illegal fishing and whaling on the open water. Featured on the popular TV series, “Whale Wars”, and in documentaries like Seaspiracy on Netflix, Sea Shepherd ships send illegal fishing boats running as they attempt to cover up their destruction of wildlife ecosystems and human rights violations. Tune in to learn more about the crucial work Sea Shepherd is doing to protect our oceans, which also means protecting our planet, and how you can get involved today.SUPPORT Sea Shepherd: Learn more , volunteer, donate, and get involved at https://seashepherd.org/.CHALLENGE: The Earth Warrior challenge. Make a choice to alter your habits or behaviors in a way that benefits the Earth. If you eat seafood, or animal products of any kind, you can choose to remove them from your diet completely, or partially if you need a transition period. Replace disposables with reusables for good. If you have the choice between car, train, bus, or plane, choose train or bus – or bike. Or build volunteering with an Earth-focused organization into your routine. Choose something that you know will have a powerful impact on the health of our Earth and take action on it that you can sustain. Tell other people about the choice you've made and why you've made it. The more of us who become Earth warriors the more hope we'll see by making our hope active and alive. TAKEAWAYS: 1: We are more powerful than we realize.  2: When we take a stand we can transform the world. 3: Hope without action is lifeless. We must take our hope and make it active. Visit www.wecanremaketheworld.com for more info and resources. 

When the going gets tough the activists get tougher. Our oceans are in distress as we continue to overfish marine ecosystems around the world. 90% of whales, 85-99% of shark species, trillions of fish, and countless other ocean animals have been lost due to overfishing, much of which operates outside of the law. Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing is a major enabler of the exploitation of our oceans but the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is standing in the way. Literally. By using direct action techniques and what founder, Captain Paul Watson, calls “aggressive nonviolence”, Sea Shepherd crews document and disrupt illegal fishing and whaling on the open water. Featured on the popular TV series, “Whale Wars”, and in documentaries like Seaspiracy on Netflix, Sea Shepherd ships send illegal fishing boats running as they attempt to cover up their destruction of wildlife ecosystems and human rights violations. Tune in to learn more about the crucial work Sea Shepherd is doing to protect our oceans, which also means protecting our planet, and how you can get involved today.SUPPORT Sea Shepherd: Learn more , volunteer, donate, and get involved at https://seashepherd.org/. CHALLENGE: The Earth Warrior challenge. Make a choice to alter your habits or behaviors in a way that benefits the Earth. If you eat seafood, or animal products of any kind, you can choose to remove them from your diet completely, or partially if you need a transition period. Replace disposables with reusables for good. If you have the choice between car, train, bus, or plane, choose train or bus – or bike. Or build volunteering with an Earth-focused organization into your routine. Choose something that you know will have a powerful impact on the health of our Earth and take action on it that you can sustain. Tell other people about the choice you've made and why you've made it. The more of us who become Earth warriors the more hope we'll see by making our hope active and alive. TAKEAWAYS: 1: We are more powerful than we realize.  2: When we take a stand we can transform the world. 3: Hope without action is lifeless. We must take our hope and make it active. Visit www.wecanremaketheworld.com for more info and resources. 

It's not easy to stay focused on the positive. But it's essential. In a world with growing challenges it can be easy to lose sight of the millions of people who are making the world a better place, especially when the media often focuses on drama and fear. There are two truths being told out there in the world - that humanity is doomed and that humanity can change. If we look around at current events and global systems and don't accept that all we have is the status quo - that a better world is possible - then there is reason for hope. It comes down to three important questions: what do we believe about ourselves, what do we believe about each other, and what do we believe is possible? If we believe we are capable of making change, that most people want to be part of building something better, and that anything is possible when we work together, then nothing can stop us from rethinking and remaking the world. Join us for an honest look at the reasons we all struggle to stay hopeful, and what we can do to find our resilience and keep driving toward a better path. Visit wecanremaketheworld.com for more episodes, information, and resources.

The pandemic showed us how crucial Nature can be. When there was nowhere else to go we still had our parks, our shores, our gardens. But millions of people in cities around the world had little to no access to green spaces, and still don't. The New York Restoration Project (NYRP) is changing that. NYRP is working in all five boroughs of New York City to ensure that every New Yorker has equal access to Nature. By transforming abandoned lots into gardens, clearing trash, restoring parks, creating community gardens and community outreach programs, and advocating for greater access to green space, NYRP is growing our relationship with the Earth and the natural world one New Yorker at a time. Why does this matter? We won't protect what we aren't connected to. With each garden, each green space, each restored park, NYRP is reminding us of the bond and the responsibility we have to the natural world. Tune in for our conversation with Executive Director, Lynn Kelly, to learn more, get inspired, and take action on behalf of urban green spaces today. SUPPORT NYRP's work: Learn more , donate, and get involved at https://www.nyrp.org/en/. CHALLENGE: The Green challenge. Offer something to your favorite green space in the form of a donation, volunteering time, appreciation of it, or care for it. Pick up trash every time you're there or remove weeds. If you don't have a favorite green space in your local area then go find one. Or support a natural space that you love or that you've always wanted to visit – a national or state park.Giving back to a place you appreciate it forms a new relationship with it- you're now part of its story. Nature gives us so much, let's give something back.TAKEAWAYS: 1: We won't protect what we don't value. What we can't see. What we don't experience.  2: The best way to make change is to get our hands in the dirt and get involved. 3: It's time to prioritize what truly matters. Visit www.wecanremaketheworld.com for more info and resources. 

Have you ever wanted to give up? Do you have moments of such strong doubt that you begin to wonder if things will ever actually get better? Tony Rinaudo, our guest today, has been there too. And gotten to the other side. After years of failed attempts to help transform the barren landscapes of west Africa into fertile ground, Tony had an aha moment that not only changed his life but the lives of millions of farmers, animals, and plants throughout Africa. The method that Tony has developed, FMNR (Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration), is re-greening Africa, shrinking the Sahara Desert, bringing food security and financial freedom to millions of farmers and their families, and healing the Earth in the process. Tony teaches us that seeking to live a life of purpose combined with not giving up can lead to miraculous change. SUPPORT Tony's work and take action today: Learn more , donate, and get involved at https://fmnrhub.com.au/.  And check out Tony's book, The Forest Underground, coming to all major digital platforms this week!CHALLENGE: Grow something. Build a relationship with living things in the way that Tony did. Raising plants requires patience and faith. With persistence we can often raise something beautiful that we have nurtured. Connect with Nature and the miracle how these tiny seeds can grow into fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers if they have the right conditions and care. Our ideas for a better world can take root with patience and persistence in the same way. TAKEAWAYS: 1: Moments of doubt and difficulty are always part of the story, but there is also always hope. 2: Sometimes the solutions we're seeking are right in front of us if we can just open our eyes. 3: One person can change the world.Visit www.wecanremaketheworld.com for more info and resources. 

Why do corporations believe they can get away with anything? Because they think nobody is watching. But we can change that. By building global action networks focused on increasing transparency and building citizen awareness we can make sure no organization is operating in the dark. And when citizens are aware, united, and empowered anything can change. Today we're joined by Angus, Laura, and Ildem of SumofUs, a global online campaigning platform and corporate watchdog. Listen for an inspiring conversation about direct examples of how action leads to change. Examples like the story of Máxima Acuña, a Peruvian farmer who is standing against a massive global mining company, and Sofia Gatica, who has built a powerful movement of victims of pesticide poisoning, and Frances Haugen, who blew the whistle on social media's urgent need to protect the health of its users. These stories and more prove that when people stand together things change.SUPPORT SumofUs and take action today: Learn more , donate, and get involved at https://www.sumofus.org/. CHALLENGE: Find an online action or advocacy platform you resonate with. Then find a campaign that speaks to you and take action on it. Sign a petition, join a mailing list, donate to an active cause, and amplify voices who are protecting human rights and the rights of living things and ecosystems. Then share that campaign with at least one person in your life. TAKEAWAYS: 1: The power of the people is real. Let's make use of it. 2: Visibility into corporate behavior matters - with transparency comes accountability and change. 3: We are most powerful when we stand together.Visit www.wecanremaketheworld.com for more info and resources. 

Nature is sending us a warning. Are we listening? Last year on Florida's east coast over 1,100 manatees died from starvation, which is more manatees than we had alive in Florida just 40 years ago. What is causing the loss of food sources for manatees and other aquatic life? What does it mean for us? Can we do anything about it? Join us for our conversation with Patrick Rose, Executive Director of the hugely influential Save the Manatee Club. Patrick tells us about the warning signs scientists have seen coming for decades, why we've reached a tipping point, and how manatees are offering us an opportunity to save ourselves - our wildlife, our water, our health - by saving them first.SUPPORT Patrick and Save the Manatee Club: Learn more , donate, and get involved at https://www.savethemanatee.org/. CHALLENGE: The Lorax challenge. Adopt a cause. Pick something personal for you. Become an expert about your cause and then get loud about it. How can you bring more awareness and action to what you've chosen to support? Be the Lorax for your chosen cause.TAKEAWAYS: 1: We are the problem but we are also the solution. 2: It's not too late but we're getting close. If we can find a way to turn things around it will change everything. 3: It's time to get serious and take action. Now.Visit www.wecanremaketheworld.com for more info and resources. 

How can music save the world? What is the role of art in the 21st century? Join us for our conversation with Norwegian singer and songwriter, AURORA, who is not only quickly becoming a global phenomenon but is also deeply passionate about saving the Earth and the soul of humanity. AURORA believes that each of us has a role to play in reshaping our world for the better and that the simplest actions from individual people make a difference. Nature offers us so much, what can we offer in return? Will we accept the challenges of our time and choose to fight for what truly matters? Do we deserve an equitable society which treats all individuals with love and respect? AURORA shares her thoughts on these and more questions. Tune in, get inspired, and be part of changing the world today.Check out AURORA's new album, The Gods We Can Touch, on her Spotify page, follow her on Instagram, and visit her website for 2022 tour dates and more.Visit wecanremaketheworld.com for more information, tools, and resources.

Who decides what happens to land? To water? To wildlife? To trees? Is it governments who get to choose? Private owners? Should indigenous communities be involved? Do citizens have any right to determine how we treat the planet, locally and globally? Until now, corporations and governments have mostly determined what happens to the natural world and how, but after countless examples of neglect what is our best path forward? We're joined by Bonny Glambeck, campaigns director and co-founder of Clayoquot Action, a direct-action conservation organization on Canada's west coast. Bonny teaches us the history of her region where indigenous communities have joined together with activists several times to protect their lands. Canada's largest protest and civil disobedience action in history is happening here right now, where people on the ground are fighting to protect old-growth forests which are home to rare and precious rainforest ecosystems and many endangered species. Can we learn from their example to protect what matters for the health of our planet and ourselves before it's too late?SUPPORT Bonny and Clayoquot Action: Learn more , donate, and get involved at https://clayoquotaction.org/.CHALLENGE: Pick three issues you care about and find a grassroots organization doing work on those issues to learn more about. Choose to support those organizations in some way by donating, volunteering, or simply sharing their message.TAKEAWAYS: 1: It's time to bring activism back to the forefront. 2: Communities coming together peacefully to advocate for their rights and the rights of others is the most powerful force for change on Earth. And the most successful. 3: It's time to get involved. If we aren't becoming activists we are missing an opportunity.Visit www.wecanremaketheworld.com for more info and resources. 

The 1% are destroying the Earth and convincing us it's good for us. And Vandana Shiva has an answer: "Not on our watch." We speak to the globally respected and award-winning activist, author, scientist, speaker, and protector of life about the crucial crossroads we are standing at in 2022. Vandana teaches us how to see through the false narratives of the 1% so that corporate influence no longer controls us. By harnessing the power of community, diversity, solidarity, and creative vision we can build a global movement to protect the rights of all living beings and the Earth. A new paradigm of an Earth democracy where people and planet thrive together for generations to come.SUPPORT Dr. Vandana Shiva and the Navdanya Foundation: Learn more , donate, and get involved at navdanya.org. Follow Dr. Shiva and Navdanya on Instagram.CHALLENGE: Dig deeper into the story and ideas of a leader you are inspired by. Read their books, get to know them beyond the soundbites we all hear in history books or the media. Think about how their ideas are relevant for your life and how you might take action that aligns with those ideas. TAKEAWAYS: 1: Colonization still continues on a global scale. Will we allow it? 2: We are standing at a crossroads which won't last much longer. It's time to choose the world we want and build it. 3: There is a solution. It's time to evolve political democracy into an Earth democracy, where the rights of all life are respected and protected.Visit www.wecanremaketheworld.com for more info and resources. 

The power of the people is real, and it starts with each of us. Today we're joined by Ole von Uexkull of the Right Livelihood Foundation. Known worldwide as the "alternative Nobel Prize", the Right Livelihood Award celebrates and amplifies the work of people who are building change from the ground up within their local communities. Changemakers like Greta Thunberg, Edward Snowden, Daniel Ellsberg, Vandana Shiva, Mordechai Vanunu, and many more have been honored with the Right Livelihood Award for fighting for global human and environmental rights and for advocating for greater transparency from systems of power. Right Livelihood laureates are reimagining our world and building solutions to global problems right now. By following their example and engaging with our local communities we can build movements to reshape every aspect of society. True change has always grown out of action taken by citizens coming together to speak with one voice. Join us, learn more, get inspired, and take action today.SUPPORT Right Livelihood: Learn more about RL laureates, support their work, donate, and get involved at rightlivelihood.org/. Follow their work on Instagram and Twitter, and visit their college program at https://rightlivelihood.ucsc.edu/.CHALLENGE: Become an activist for a cause you believe in. Take action by joining local groups which are advocating for your chosen cause or add your voice to online activism efforts. Experience the feeling of getting directly involved with something you care about and amplify that message within your community.TAKEAWAYS: 1: It's time to exercise our voices now. As individuals, within communities, and collectively. 2: We should never take our right to gather, organize, speak out, or protest for granted. 3: Our true arena for change is on the ground through grassroots movements based on community values. No true change has ever been legislated - change comes from citizens, laws come later.Visit www.wecanremaketheworld.com for more info and resources. 

New year, new chance. But how many more chances will we have? We're at a very important moment where two paths are possible. One path combines courage and cooperation to bring about a better world through improvements in every area of our society. A better world based on a new set of values which value and preserve life and basic rights. The other path keeps us headed in our current direction with an uncertain and difficult outcome. Which will we choose? How can we get excited about this opportunity instead of anxious? What can we do to get started today? How can we finally build the better world we know is possible to ensure the health of people and planet for generations? Nathan explores these questions and more in our first episode to kick off 2022.Visit www.wecanremaketheworld.com for more info, resources, and past episodes! Tune in, get inspired, and be part of the solution.

2021 may not have been the year we imagined. So what? There is still so much potential to be found, even more so during difficult times. We take a look at some of the inspiring work our past guests have done to adapt and not only survive but increase their impact over the last two years. Just as our guests have done, each of us can rise to meet this current challenge and contribute positively to our communities locally and globally. There is never a time to act as though we have no power to make positive change - opportunities are all around us. Now more than ever. Join us for our final episode of the year as we look back and prepare to make 2022 the best it can be.Visit www.wecanremaketheworld.com for more info, resources, and past episodes! Tune in, get inspired, and be part of the solution.

The stories we tell define who we are and how we see the world. What stories are we telling ourselves about the relationship we have with Nature, and how are these stories impacting our approach to the world around us? Join us for a conversation with filmmaker Sam Rose Phillips, who shares what she's learned by telling the stories that inspire her. Stories centered around conservation (with Sea Shepherd), wildlife protection throughout western Canada, and a growing grassroots movement led by indigenous communities to reshape our place in the world. Sam encourages us to learn from Nature and to approach difficulties with thoughtfulness and curiosity rather than fear and urgency. How we choose to respond to difficult questions makes all the difference. Visit www.wecanremaketheworld.com for more info and resources, and check out Sam's work at www.samrosephillips.com.

We can do better. Sounds obvious, right? So why don't we? As we get closer to the end of the year and begin to reflect on 2021 and all that we've experienced, it's time to start thinking about the path we want to be on moving forward. Some things we can't control but there's so much that we CAN do. Nathan explores some of the keys mindsets that will take us from where we are to the world we want to be part of. 1) Believe we can do better. 2) Be constructive with our dissatisfaction with the way things are. 3) Own our power. With these three simple shifts, we can take the first major steps toward transforming our world into something we can be proud of. Join us and get inspired. Be part of the change you wish to see. Visit www.wecanremaketheworld.com for more info and resources.

There is no reason for anyone to go hungry. And Matt Jozwiak of Rethink Food is on a mission to prove it. By partnering with top restaurants and small businesses around the United States, Rethink is creating a new model to end food insecurity. From their home base in New York City, Rethink funnels donations and resources to restaurants who create meals for those in need and they have already served millions of meals through their Rethink Certified program. Rethink shows us what's possible when we take what we already have and maximize the potential good we can do. Listen for ways you can become part of the mission to end hunger in the United States and around the world.SUPPORT Rethink Food: Learn more, donate, and get involved at rethinkfood.org. Follow their mission on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. CHALLENGE: Commit to getting involved with food insecurity directly in your community. Seek out local community centers and offer your time as a volunteer, your financial support, or other resources like food. Get closer to the problem so that you can understand how to build the solution where you are.TAKEAWAYS: 1: We don't have to start from scratch to build a better world. We can simply rethink and improve what we already have. 2: Building relationships and strengthening communities is a major key to solving every problem we face. 3: Nobody has to solve any problem alone. We can build support systems to help each other make our individual impact. Visit www.wecanremaketheworld.com for more info and resources. 

As big as our problems seem the solutions are closer than we think. We don't have to start from scratch to transform our world. All it takes is an attitude of inventiveness - to look at our current world and everything we have available to us, and then to reshape our current systems for the better. There are examples of people who have done this all around us including the guests on our show. People who are ending hunger in local communities, who are putting a stop to plastic pollution and transforming fashion into an industry which supports workers, wildlife, and the planet. What kinds of problems do you see that you want to help solve? What can you do today to imagine better and then take action to help build a better world?

Every life matters. In Nature, nothing is insignificant. Every member of an ecosystem is needed to help that community thrive, yet as humans we often pretend like we are the only ones who matter. There is a lot that the natural world can teach us about caring for each other and our planet. Today we're joined by Melissa Sciacca, US executive director for the globally-respected David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust based in east Africa. The Sheldrick Trust manages large areas of land in Kenya, protecting elephants and rhinos from threats like poaching, and caring for orphaned wildlife before releasing them back into the wild. Melissa gives us a window into the experiences of African wildlife, what we can learn from them, and how we can ensure that these beautiful animals continue to grow in numbers for generations to come. Learn more about the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust at https://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/.CHALLENGE: Adopt a species. Pick an animal you love and learn more about the challenges they face and how we can protect them. Take action in whatever way makes sense to you, and share what you learn with others.TAKEAWAYS: 1: We are all members of a global community, and if we can act from that understanding we can change the world. 2: There is a lot to learn from Nature and the animal kingdom which could help us rethink our world for the better. 3: You can be an ambassador for the causes you care about.Visit www.wecanremaketheworld.com for more info and resources. 

Your clothes can change the world. Fashion is one of the largest global industries with hundreds of millions of workers and a huge global environmental footprint. Unfortunately this industry has been able to operate in the dark for decades, but we're realizing now that we need to rethink how we design, produce, buy, and sell our clothes. The good news? Small and large brands around the world are starting to wake up and transform how they do business to protect people and planet. Annick Ireland, founder and CEO of the London-based, mission-driven apparel platform, Immaculate Vegan, joins us to talk about the importance of supporting brands who are building a better path forward, and how all of us can be part of the revolution going on right now in fashion. It's time for us to make a real fashion statement, where we wear our values on our sleeve. Shop, share, and support the Immaculate Vegan mission at https://immaculatevegan.com/.CHALLENGE: For your next new item of clothing, search for mission-driven brands and purchase from them. Give sustainable and natural materials a test run, and spread the word! Tell others about your experience.TAKEAWAYS: 1: There is unlimited creativity at our fingertips to rethink and redefine fashion for the better. 2: There is an invisible cost to our clothes, and greater transparency is the solution. 3: How you dress is a statement not just about you, but about your values.Visit www.wecanremaketheworld.com for more info and resources. 

Things may be chaotic, but we can rise above the worst of it. We all want to feel like we have some control over how things play out in our lives, and in the world, but there's so much that's out of our hands right now. Rather than getting stuck in judgment and blame, we can find compassion for ourselves and for others to recognize that we're all doing our best. We may not accomplish everything we believe we should right now, and that's okay. We may see others' actions and feel discouraged or distressed by them, and that's okay too - they're doing their best just like we are. Compassion leads us away from the daily dramas and toward acceptance, both for ourselves and for others, so that even during the most difficult times we can find a sense of calm.

The leading cause of climate change may shock you. Cars? No. Airplanes? Nope. Fossil fuels in any form? Guess again. Keegan Kuhn, co-director and producer of the Netflix documentary, COWSPIRACY, joins us for a candid conversation about what's really behind skyrocketing greenhouse gas numbers, deforestation, species extinction, ocean dead zones, and more. According to data from countless sources, including the United States and other global governments, what we eat will determine the future of our world more than anything else. Listen for ways you can protect the health of our planet simply by rethinking your food habits, and become part of the solution. Support COWSPIRACY: Watch the film, share with others, and learn more at www.cowspiracy.com. CHALLENGE: Make shifts in how you eat based on the information covered during our conversation with Keegan. And start a dialogue with others around you about why it matters.TAKEAWAYS: 1: Change must come from us - the citizens of the world. 2: Our current food system is not sustainable, and we have the power to change it. 3: It's time to redefine "hope" so that our individual actions are enough.Visit www.wecanremaketheworld.com for more info and resources. 

Each of us have an invisible impact. The products we buy every day directly affect people, wildlife, and Nature around the planet. Nobody knows this better than Dr. Ian Singleton, OBE, Director of Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP). Ian lives on the Indonesian island of Sumatra near Borneo, one of the most lush rainforest regions in the world. But the forests are disappearing rapidly, and along with it the habitat for thousands of species including the orangutan which is native to this region. Ian wants us to know that we can stop the destruction and protect these highly intelligent and complex animals. By understanding the change you can make with your purchases, your awareness, and your voice in daily life and on social media, you can be part of the solution so that we continue to enjoy one of the most beautiful and bio-diverse regions on Earth for generations to come.SUPPORT the SOCP: Learn more, donate, adopt an orangutan, and more at https://www.sumatranorangutan.org/.CHALLENGE: Read the labels of every product you purchase over the next two weeks. Become more aware of the ingredients added to our food, self-care, and cleaning products and how they impact our world.TAKEAWAYS: 1: When we protect Nature and wildlife, we protect ourselves. 2: We don't have to start over. We can take what we have now and do better. 3: We are each shaping the world every day, whether we are aware of our impact or not.Visit www.wecanremaketheworld.com for more info and resources.

Wondering how to make a difference? Start with what you love. Michael Platt of Michael's Desserts is a passionate baker on a mission to help solve food insecurity. After starting his baking business at age 11, Michael knew he wanted to help others. He began to give away one baked good for every one he sold, but he hasn't stopped there. Through the work Michael does as a baker, and through his nonprofit, he's raising awareness around food insecurity among children in the United States.  Can a cupcake change the world? Join us for Michael's thoughts on how even the simplest actions can make a powerful impact, and what each of us can do to make our own contribution.SUPPORT Michael's Desserts: Purchase one-for-one baked goods and products, or donate at https://www.michaelsdesserts.com/.CHALLENGE: Make something of your own - food, clothing, anything you love - and give it to someone in need. TAKEAWAYS: 1: We can each make change by exploring our unique talents. 2: It's time to see our problems as solvable, not impossible. 3: No contribution is insignificant if our intentions are clear.Visit www.wecanremaketheworld.com for more info and resources.

Our daily actions have power. With every dollar we spend and every product we buy, we're shaping the world around us. So how can we make the best choices available to us? That's the question Natalie Isaacs of 1 Million Women wants to help you answer. 1 Million Women is a community of women and girls around the world who are committed to protecting and preserving our Earth in every way possible. Join us for our conversation with Natalie to learn more about the daily habits you can rethink to build sustainability into every aspect of your life, and hear from Natalie about what our world could become if we all embraced an Earth-centered lifestyle.SUPPORT 1 Million Women: Join the community at www.1millionwomen.com.au, share, and follow on Instagram @1millionwomen.CHALLENGE: Choose one daily habit and commit to making change in that area. Tackle food waste, energy consumption, single-use plastic, overconsumption, or sustainable eating as a start.TAKEAWAYS: 1: The time for a sustainability-focused lifestyle revolution is now. 2: None of us are perfect, and that's okay. 3: You have power to shape the world every day.Visit www.wecanremaketheworld.com for more info and resources.

It’s a new year. Time for new ideas about what we can be and do, individually and collectively. Sure, we’re still taking things one day at a time and doing our best to stay centered during some crazy times, but there’s so much we can do now to get ready for a better world ahead. Nathan explores how we can set intentions now to come out of 2021 better than we’ve ever been. We have an opportunity to build a new foundation in the year ahead so that 2022, 2023, and beyond reflect the world we want to live in now. Let’s not miss this opportunity. Let’s commit ourselves now to doing all we can to focus on creating solutions. Let’s build this community into a movement for good today.

We made it. 2020 is coming to a close. Although we’re all looking forward to a much needed reset and a year of improvements, let’s remember the things we learned about ourselves in 2020 that will help us be better in 2021. Let’s never take anything for granted again. Let’s reflect on the new world we want to build as we begin to move toward the steps beyond all of the challenges in the year behind us. Join us for a look back on the conversations we had in 2020, and all that we learned from the visionary guests who joined us on the show. We highlight 10 ways you can make a huge impact in the world right now based on the work our past guests are doing in the world. Tune in. Get inspired. And then go and enjoy some well-deserved rest and restoration as we head into the new year.See you in 2021!

Election season is upon us. Another opportunity to use our voice as voters to shape our world for the better. But are we right to focus so much of our energy on the outcome of a single election? Are we forgetting about the countless options we have to make a difference through our daily actions by focusing on the influence of one person? What if politics were one of many tools to explore, rather than our only path to change? Nathan explores the differences between the power we give ourselves and the power we give others to make this world a better more equitable place for people and for planet.Join us in two weeks! We speak with Claire Kells of the United Nations Global Compact, which is changing global business for the better one corporation at a time.

There’s a lot going on in the world. It’s easy to get overwhelmed. But we can find ways to contribute and make our impact anyway. And that impact can take any form that makes sense for who we are and what we have to offer. Nathan is joined by mom, grad student, and musician Kim Gnagey, based in Denver, who shares the three key ideas she believes could change the world tomorrow. 1 - Cultivate AWARENESS. 2 – Establish PRIORITIES. 3 – Check our pride and STAY OPEN to change. What matters most is that we acknowledge that we are part of a greater whole, and that we all affect the big picture with how we live each day.Coming next week: Kelly Noonan Gores, writer and director of the NETFLIX documentary, HEAL.

We hope you’re all staying safe and well. We recently asked for feedback from you, our audience, and we are so grateful for all of your responses. We’ve decided to take a little time to update our show based on your feedback. We’re creating a new format which we are so excited about, and plan to come back strong with updates to all of our current episodes, and with more exciting new conversations with world-changers around the globe. Some of the people we’ve recently spoken to include Keegan, co-director of the Netflix film Cowspiracy, Natalie, founder of the Australian organization 1Million Women, and Ian Singleton, a British researcher who leads a globally-respected wildlife refuge for orangutans in Indonesia. And that’s just a few.We can’t wait to share what we’re working on, and are so grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow with your help. We believe that the changes we’re making will create a show that’s even more inspiring, more informative, and more enjoyable. Look out for a lot of new content in the next couple months.Until then, be well.

What if you could change the world with every purchase you make? Join us for our conversation with Dave Heath, CEO of Bombas. With every purchase, Bombas donates a product to the homeless community, and has already donated over 40 million clothing items.

If businesses change, the world changes. So what can we do to change business? Join us for our conversation with Claire Kells of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). The UNGC's mission is to make global business a force for good, for planet and people.

Profit over people and planet is so 2004. Join us for our conversation with Ann Herpel of the Park Slope Food Coop, a massive business in New York City that puts people and the environment first and profit second. And learn about the cooperative business model that nobody teaches in business school.

What if we already have the answers to all of our health problems? Could our minds and bodies be more powerful than we've ever thought? Join us for our conversation with Kelly Noonan Gores, director of HEAL on Netflix. We discuss the current medical system, the new ideas taking hold, how science supports these ideas, and why Kelly is committed to ensuring that all of us are aware of just how powerful we are when it comes to our health.

Changing the world feels big. Like, really big. But so often it’s the the small things that really matter: the daily choices we make every day to respect the planet, and to respect ourselves and each other. Nathan speaks with his friend, entrepreneur and photographer, Conrad Piepenburg, about the countless opportunities we have to make change with our daily choices. Conrad, originally from Germany and raised in Spain, shares what he’s learned over his career taking photos and building businesses around the globe. Listen for ways to avoid feeling insignificant in a world full of challenges, and get inspired to take whatever small actions YOU can to create big change.Visit www.wecanremaketheworld.com for more info and resources. 

There's just so much to be done. So many aspects of our culture, our society, and our global community that need to change if we're going to find the peace and prosperity we want for ourselves and others. It seems like every part of our world is asking us all at once to challenge our assumptions, and make way for something better. How can we avoid feeling overwhelmed and powerless in the face of so much needed change? By seeing every problem as an opportunity, and by working together. By exercising our personal choice to make a positive impact in whatever way makes sense for us. By being patient and compassionate with ourselves and others, and by keeping an eye on the bigger picture. We've got this, if we choose to believe it.

Reefs are the lifeblood of the ocean. Thousands of marine species around the globe depend on healthy reefs to thrive, but our reefs are disappearing. It is believed that we have already lost over half of our reefs globally, and that number continues to climb, but we can put a stop to that. By becoming more aware of how our actions impact the complex and breathtaking system of life in the oceans, we can make new choices in how we eat, how we buy, and how we behave every day to protect our reefs, and give them the chance to recover. Join us for our conversation with Jan Freiwald, Executive Director, and Matt Bullock, board member of Reef Check, a non-profit in California that has been sounding the alarm about the health of our reefs from the beginning, and become part of the solution for healthier reefs and a healthier world.

At 62, Yolanda Holder is breaking world records. As a two-time Guinness World Record holder who began regular marathoning at age 50, Yolanda knows something about determination. Yolanda has made it her mission to challenge the world’s ideas of the limits of aging and the inevitability of illness. Inspired by losing both of her parents to type 2 diabetes, Yolanda is leading others into greater health every day by setting an example of someone who owns their health, and constantly grows beyond her limits. She invites us to get past our own challenges, pain, and fears, so that we can remind ourselves how able and powerful we truly are.

Peace is a choice, and it's one we make everyday. Harita Davies, a meditation teacher in New York City with the globally-known Sri Chinmoy Centre, offers her thoughts on meditation, why it matters, and what it can do for our world. Harita believes that caring for our own sense of peace is one of the most powerful contributions we can make to a world hungry for greater peace. We make a difference simply by choosing to stay calm regardless of the circumstances around us. Harita also shares her experiences with completing a 3,100 mile race in New York multiple times - the longest in the world - and how challenges are designed to help us to grow, not to keep us down.

With so many challenges right now, how can we find the good? Nathan explores the two most important habits to manage the ups and downs we're all experiencing these days: being honest, patient, and compassionate with yourself, and seeking out the potential that can arise from our current difficulties. Often it's the most difficult times that cause us to grow the most. Nathan shares stories from his own life that reinforce that idea, and offers insight into how we can apply it together to come out from all of this stronger, and more committed than ever to a better world.

Be kind. Changing the world can be as simple as that. In our first informal conversation, Nathan interviews cellist, Peter Pearson, who also happens to be Nathan’s partner. Nathan and Peter discuss staying positive in the face of overwhelming negativity, the simple power of being kind to another person, and how each of us can approach every day so that we bring our best selves to the table. None of us has everything figured out, but we can choose how we treat ourselves and others to make this world a better place. Join us for a conversation about everyday things we can do every day to be and give our best.Visit wecanremaketheworld.com to check out our disposables guide made in collaboration with the FinalStraw team! 

During a crisis, those with the least suffer the most. What does a crisis mean for the food insecure? Kim Buffington of Eden Gives in Detroit joins us for a second conversation to discuss the importance of staying calm in a crisis, not just for our own wellbeing but to protect the most vulnerable among us as well. Kim's volunteer team is delivering more meals than ever in the midst of this challenging time, and she believes that serving others is the key to keeping our spirits up as we anticipate a return to a new version of normal.

Food is life. And roughly 24 million people in the United States alone don't have enough. Kim Buffington is committed to doing something about it. About 14 years ago, Kim’s life changed. She made a choice to start a new path focused on serving the people of Detroit with food as her foundation. Through her non-profit, Eden Gives, Kim is bringing fresh food to families who are food insecure. And, with an ambitious vision for the future of Eden Gives, Kim plans to transform her community through urban farming, local alliances, and fresh food grown on the same block as the customers it feeds. Listen for ways you can support Eden Gives' mission, and local food programs in your community.

What can you do for someone else? During this unexpected time where so much in our lives has been disrupted, let's focus on what we can do to uplift others. For those of us who are fortunate enough to have time, money, or encouragement to offer, let's choose to take one action per day to support those around us until this passes. Inspire others with your #onethingaday on social media. Let's continue to use technology to stay connected, and to put out as much positivity as we can. Stay healthy, stay calm, and stay safe. Much love from our team.

Hemp is a miracle plant, but nobody knows it. Used in a range of products from paper and clothing to protein powder and concrete, hemp is one of the most versatile and sustainable materials on the planet - good for business, good for us, and good for the Earth - yet growing it was restricted until late 2018. Kenneth Smith, CEO of Hempy's, has been aware of hemp's potential for years as the owner of a hemp clothing line based in San Diego, CA. In this episode, Kenneth educates us on the endless uses for hemp, how it could transform our environment and our industries, and why it was blacklisted for over 100 years in the United States. Hemp: it's goes way beyond CBD. Listen in, and learn how you can be part of giving hemp its 21st century moment.

Can gratitude change the world? Teddy Droseros has found a way to transform any person, situation, or environment into something positive, and the technique is simpler than you might think: gratitude. It's that simple. Join us for a conversation with Teddy as we discuss the gratitude spaces he's creating in schools and businesses around the globe through his non-profit, Grateful Peoples. The schools and companies working with Grateful Peoples are seeing results as gratitude transforms their students, teachers, and employees for the better. Listen in for an exploration of how gratitude might just hold the key to a better world.

The oceans are drowning in plastic. Every single minute, the equivalent of a garbage truck full of plastic enters the oceans. And currently only 9% of plastic is ever actually recycled, and less than 1% is recycled more than once. Plastic is a problem, but we can change that. Join us for a conversation with Emma Rose Cohen, CEO and founder of FinalStraw. Emma takes us through the plastic problem, what has created it, and shares how each one of us has the power to make a difference daily when it comes to our waste. Click here for a free download we created with FinalStraw to help you navigate the plastic problem, and make positive change where you are now.

We can end hunger tomorrow. Over 90 billion pounds of food are wasted every year in the United States and one third of that amount could end hunger in the US overnight. Join us for our first episode featuring Robert Lee, CEO and co-founder of Rescuing Leftover Cuisine. RLC is a non-profit based in New York City which collects leftovers from food service organizations all over the city, and delivers them to those without secure access to food. Listen in for ways that you can help to solve the food insecurity problem from exactly where you are. Join us, and become part of the solution.

Who are we? What are we up to here? Host Nathan Gardner introduces the ideas of our show and previews the stories we’ll be telling. Stories of people who are changing the world with innovative new ideas about how to build better businesses and stronger communities, and about the impact we can each make every single day. Every day we have an opportunity to make the world a better place, so what are we doing about it? Along with our guests, our show will get you engaged, informed, and inspired so that you can make a difference right now exactly where you are. OUR FORMAT: Introduce a problem, explore the solution, guest interview, key takeaways, impact-driven CHALLENGE, and what you can do TODAY to make a difference. Tune in, get inspired, share these stories with others, then get out there and change the world.