And So It Flows

Host Leslie Gabriel, H2O Ambassador, speaks with John Nalepa about the discovery of Hill 78, a toxic PCB dump beside Allendale Elementary in Pittsfield, MA. In this gripping interview, hear how John and his neighbors exposed the truth, challenged corporate power, and fought for Pittsfield’s future.

Host Leslie Gabriel, H2O Ambassador, speaks with Sgt Jason Turner of the Berkshire Sheriff’s Dept of the Berkshire Aquaponics Lab. Jason discusses aquaponics farming as transforming water, fish poop, and plants into a food cycle. Plus, they have donated lots of lettuce to food banks in our area.

Host Leslie Gabriel, H2O Ambassador, explores water with a series of epic water songs,  news on 5 important styles of hydrotherapy, and a cool poem by Kahlil Gibran. Leslie dives into the upcoming Bringing Water to Earth Series, 30 days of h2o inspired community events starting on March 22, 2025.

Host Leslie Gabriel, H2O Ambassador, explores a future cold water plunge with Michael Christoforo, a Wim Hof-trained coach. They dive into the upcoming Bringing Water to Earth Series, with 30 days of h2o inspired community events. The epic series starts with a 2-day World Water Cold Plunge retreat.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Elizabeth Sheffer, Town Historian of New Lebanon, NY. Leslie and Elizabeth nncover the rich H2O history of Lebanon Springs, NY, where healing mineral waters and a vibrant wellness legacy shaped this historic water destination.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews James McGrath, who calls himself “The Pittsfield Parks Guy” discusses how sprucing up local water spots like Springside Park, Lake Onota, the Housatonic River and the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail and its impacts on the Berkshires.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Lt Colonel Thomas Grady, leader of Berkshire County Search and Rescue Dive Team. Lt Colonel Grady and Leslie discuss the inner workings of the dive team and how they respond to water-related emergencies throughout the region.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews David Todd, a leader in the new field of regenerative real estate. David and Leslie discuss  the tenets of this new field and how its holistic approach considers the health and well-being of people, ecology, and the community.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, advocates for intentional water media to deeply understand water’s cultural significance and its role in sustaining life. Leslie says water consciousness includes education, mindfulness and action to protect water for future generations.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, talks about water news with Heather Bellow, Berkshire Eagle’s water reporter. Heather and Leslie dive deeply into the Housatonic Water Works saga that is pitting the Town of Great Barrington, MA against the private local water utility.