Be the Change

Today we are going to talk about the word that no one dares mention – menopause.

A completely natural phase in a woman’s life that has become so taboo to discuss, it is often whispered.

To top it off, Doctors are so uneducated on this process, women are left fearing they have some un-diagnosed illness or are an anomaly. How do I know? I am one of those women.

Today I am speaking with Dr. Jenn Salib Huber – a Naturopathic Doctor and Registered Dietician who is breaking down the walls on this stage every person with ovaries experiences and removing the fear, judgement and imaging society has put on us.  Her course has empowered me and she has the answers you seek. You can reach Jenn at https://www.jennsalibhuber.ca/ @menopause.nutrtionist on Instagram and @DrJennND on Facebook

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Today I am speaking with bee health expert Noah Wilson-Rich.  

A doctor of bees (he holds a Phd in Bee health) and Co- Founder slash Chief Scientific Officer of The Best Bees Company.

Noah’s incredible work and research on bees is being used by NASA, MIT, Harvard, and National Geographic. Oh and you may have caught one of his many TED talks that has millions of views.

A self proclaimed protector of the bees – Noah joins me today to discuss his decades long research of bees, why we need to protect them and how city dwellers may be the answer to increasing the health and population of these magnificent creatures.

www.noahwilsonrich.com @noahwilsonrich @bestbees

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On January 3, 2020 my Mom became ill with an unknown virus that we now know as Covid. 40 days later she was gone from this earth. In less than two months my Best Friend, safety net and the one person I would go to to get through the trauma had vanished. 

A beloved friend suggested I read the book “Signs” by Laura Lynne Jackson – saying it gave her comfort. So I did. 

The book became my compass, helping me bridge the gap between Earth and the Ethers where my Mom now resides. In many ways I feel closer to her than ever before.

It is my absolute honor to be speaking with Laura Lynne Jackson today on her work to help us all navigate grief and establish a connection with our loved ones who have passed. She is not just a best-selling Author and Medium with a Netflix series - but a teacher – giving us all the tools to heal the losses we never thought we could. www.http://lauralynnejackson.com

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Today I am joined by Katherine Hamer. She is a certified singing bowl teacher, practitioner and artist who has studied extensively with master teachers around the world in the fields of spiritualism, mysticism, meditation, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), psychology, intuitive arts...

And of course - sound and energy healing.

Katherine and her work with Tibetan Singing bowls have been at the UN, Weil Cornell, Canyon Ranch and numerous others. She was instrumental in my own healing from cancer and I am now a proud student of hers.

Often referred to as The Healer’s Healer, Katherine will share with us her incredible knowledge and experience with Tibetan Sound bowls and how they can bring health and wellness into our own lives. https://www.katherinehamer.com/

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Have we grown so accustomed to buying things new and cheap that we no longer care to repair?

Sandra Goldmark is out to change that.

A designer, teacher, and entrepreneur Sandra’s work focuses on circular economy solutions to over consumption and climate change.

She is the Director of Sustainability and Climate Action at Barnard College and the Author of Fixation: How to Have Stuff without Breaking the Planet. A book I am dearly in love with and that has personally changed my views on repairing my stuff.

I promise this conversation will not just give you hope on reducing waste – but that it will change how you approach repairs and shopping in your own home. @sandragoldmark on instagram

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The average human takes about 20,000 breaths in 24 hours often going days without even noticing. We know that breath gives us life through oxygen, but did you also know it is an ancient sacred tool used for healing?

Perhaps you have tried pranayama or used your breath to help you get through a difficult exercise, but today you will learn how breath is a tool in your body to help you get through this thing called life.

Kathleen Booker – also known as the Jedi of Calm and a renowned Breath work practitioner - joins us to share her wisdom on how the simple act of focusing on our breathing can transform our bodies and minds – making us better humans to ourselves, others and our planet. For more on Kathleen please visit www.kathleenbooker.net

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Fabrice Schnoller is the Founder of Darewin and 1 of only 20 people in the world studying sperm whales.

A renowned Freediver, he swims with these majestic creatures and records hundreds of clicks and codas from pods all over the world, hoping to someday translate them into a language that land walking mammals can understand.

Today he shares with us his incredible experiences with these magnificent creatures and how understanding and respecting them is key to the egalitarian world we seek as change makers.  You can find Fabrice at http://www.darewin.org and on instagram @fabriceschnoller

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Over 73% of US residents polled believe in climate change. The Climate is changing. We know it, our kids know it, and it is something both Republicans and Democrats can agree on.

So why is it not being taught in our schools?

My next guest, New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes is out to change that for NY.

His proposed Bill S1081 would mandate a comprehensive climate change curriculum in all public schools from K through 8 for New York State.

Today he joins us to talk about what inspired him to create this piece of legislation and how we can help him to get this passed and inspire other states to do this.

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Ryan Hunt is Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Algix – a company that finds and creates new technologies for industries that are known for their harmful practices. I met Ryan on Instagram in a discussion for one such innovation – a product he created called Bloom.

Bloom is a foam made from the excess algae we have in our waters. While natural – too much algae tips the ecosystem – causing water to become toxic. As we use more and more pesticides in our farming, which increases algae blooms – it is a major problem.

Ryan – who is also a Bio and agricultural engineer – discovered that algae plasticizes over time – creating a foam.  A decade later this technology can be found in your sneakers, your kid’s natives and even surfboards.

In this episode we discuss all things algae and learn more about how he and the team of Algix are being the change.

For more information on Algix and Bloom, please visit: https://algix.com

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What do you do when you see your community with no representation in the government? If you are New York State Assembly-member Yuh-Line Niou – you run for office.

While she may say she never intended to be an elected official – Assembly-member Niou was destined for her career, starting in her teens as an advocate and now the first-elected Asian American to represent her district. She walks the walk as a public servant. Which may be why you have not heard her name – she is too busy working on behalf of her constituents instead of climbing the political ladder.

If you are wondering how you can be the change in your own community, running for office or how to get laws passed, this episode is for you.  https://www.nioufornewyork.com/

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