Cities are often built as uncomfortable concrete jungles completely disconnected from nature, and most of them rapidly deplete in just a few years. Our urban areas do not have to be designed this way, and they can be completely transformed through regenerative architecture. Corinna Bellizzi sits down with Kevin Kennon, CEO of Beyond Zero, who shares how his zero-carbon luxury eco-resorts help heal humanity’s relationship with nature while providing sustainable living systems for everyone. He explains how reconciling high-end development with ecological stewardship can give birth to sustainable cities with a circular economy and cultural continuity. Kevin also explores the role of architects in shaping forth a new era of sustainable design and the right way to use AI tools in making this dream a reality.

About Guest: Kevin Kennon is an internationally acclaimed architect with over 40 years of experience driving innovation in sustainable and human-centered design. As founder and CEO of Beyond Zero DDC Inc., he pioneers zero-carbon luxury eco-resorts that blend architectural excellence with environmental responsibility. His journey includes leading landmark projects such as Barclays North American Headquarters, the Rodin Museum in Seoul, and multiple award-winning Bloomingdale’s stores. A finalist in the World Trade Center design competition, Kevin has consistently pushed boundaries in adaptive reuse, urban planning, and large-scale development. With over 40 international design awards and works featured in MoMA’s permanent collection, he continues to shape the future of architecture through thought leadership, expert consultation, and lectures at Yale and Columbia.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinkennonarchitect/

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Chris Burres has spent years diving into the molecular science of aging, enabling him to create groundbreaking products with the potential to double people’s lifespans. He joins Corinna Bellizzi to share how he and his team at MyVitalC have created a special blend of the molecule ESS60 in organic extra virgin olive oil to improve human longevity like never before. He explains how it influences oxidative stress, mitochondrial function, and overall cellular resilience, leading to healthier and more vibrant lives. Chris also talks about the Buffering Oxidative Stress System or BOSS Theory that explains how the molecule ESS60 works, the importance of further scientific research on this matter, and how improv comedy greatly shaped his professional life.

About Guest: Chris Burres is the founder and chief scientist at MyVitalC, where he manufactured a Nobel Prize-winning molecule responsible for the single longest longevity experimental result in history–a full 90% extension of life. He is also a published author, host of the Uncovering the Secrets to Longevity Health Summit, a podcast host, patent holder and master of comedy improv. He is the intersection where science meets laughter and his life’s mission is to help people live longer, healthier, happier, pain-free lives with science.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisburres

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A Care More Be Better Solocast with Corinna Bellizzi

In this solocast, Corinna Bellizzi zooms out from the headlines to examine a deeper and more unsettling reality: the world is not moving together on climate action. Instead, nations are choosing very different paths — shaped by energy dependence, political cycles, economic pressures, and fear-driven narratives.

Building on last week’s episode, The Global Crossroads of Climate Policy, this conversation explores why global climate leadership is diverging, how policy instability and “climate whiplash” undermine progress, and why regenerative leadership offers a credible path forward amid uncertainty.

Rather than focusing on doom or delay, this episode reframes divergence as a signal — one that reveals where systems are breaking down, where new models are emerging, and where leadership rooted in care, systems thinking, and long-term resilience is quietly reshaping the future.

Why a unified global climate response was always more myth than reality

How energy dependence and political cycles drive divergent climate paths

What “climate whiplash” is — and why instability may be as dangerous as inaction

Why regenerative approaches change the climate conversation entirely

Where regenerative leadership is already emerging beyond national politics

What systems literacy, moral courage, and place-based wisdom look like in practice

How to stay grounded and hopeful in a world moving in many directions at once

The Global Crossroads of Climate Policy: Progress, Pushback, & the Battle for a Regenerative Future
This solocast sets the stage by examining recent global climate policy wins and rollbacks.

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Guest: Dr. William W. Li, NYT-Bestselling Author of Eat to Beat Disease
Originally Recorded: May 2022 on Nutrition Without Compromise
Sponsor of Original Episode: ÖRLÖ Nutrition

Today’s bonus episode comes from the archives of a show I once hosted—Nutrition Without Compromise—a series created to explore nourishment that never sacrifices human health, planetary health, or ethical integrity. While Dr. Li has joined us on Care More Be Better a few times, this conversation has never before aired here, and it remains one of my favorites.

Dr. William Li, internationally renowned physician, scientist, and author of the bestseller Eat to Beat Disease, breaks down the body’s five health defense systems, the science of using food as medicine, and how we can personalize nutrition to strengthen immunity, support longevity, and reduce disease risk. We talk about dietary diversity, the joy of eating, the role of omega-3s, the pitfalls of low-quality supplements, and how modern research is reframing what it means to live vibrantly at every age.

This episode originally aired under the sponsorship of ÖRLÖ Nutrition, makers of carbon-negative, algae-based omega-3s grown in Iceland using clean geothermal energy. Their commitment to regenerative nutrition aligned beautifully with the ethos of that show—and with the work we continue here.

Dr. Li’s journey from medical researcher to food-as-medicine pioneer

The Five Health Defense Systems: angiogenesis, stem cells, microbiome, DNA protection, and immunity

Why dietary diversity—not restriction—is the foundation of vibrant health

How food can enhance medical treatments, not just prevent disease

The rise of planetary-aware eating and the importance of responsible sourcing

Omega-3s: fish vs. algae, and why quality matters

The 5x5x5 framework for daily eating without rigidity

How lifestyle, joy, and cultural food traditions shape well-being

Dr. Li’s free masterclasses and practical tips for getting started

Eat to Beat Disease by Dr. William W. Li https://amzn.to/3YEosdU

Dr. Li’s TED Talk: Can We Eat to Starve Cancer? https://www.ted.com/talks/william_li_can_we_eat_to_starve_cancer

The Angiogenesis Foundation: https://angio.org/

The Lives of a Cell by Lewis Thomas https://amzn.to/3KKEb8h

Dr. Li’s Masterclasses & Newsletter: https://drwilliamli.com

Dr. Li’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/drwilliamli

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A Care More Be Better Solocast with Corinna Bellizzi

This week, the global sustainability landscape delivered a swirl of conflicting signals — bold progress in some regions, dramatic rollbacks in others, and powerful reminders that our environmental challenges are deeply interconnected. In this solo episode, or "solocast," Corinna unpacks five major developments shaping the future of climate action, environmental justice, and regenerative systems worldwide.

From a landmark U.S. court ruling in support of offshore wind, to the UN’s latest warning about our interwoven planetary crises, to troubling policy back-steps in Australia and Europe, and finally, a promising regenerative agriculture initiative here in the United States. This episode explores what these stories mean when viewed not as separate headlines, but as parts of a bigger, systemic whole.

We are living in a moment of climate contradiction. Together, these global events reveal a world choosing dramatically different pathways: one extractive, one regenerative. Which one becomes our shared future depends on the choices we make today.

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Why a U.S. federal judge’s ruling on offshore wind is a quiet but powerful climate victory

How the UN is reframing climate, biodiversity loss, pollution, and land degradation as one interconnected crisis

What motivated Queensland, Australia, to scrap its renewable energy targets and extend coal until 2049

Why the EU is considering easing environmental rules for AI data centers and gigafactories

How the USDA’s new $700M regenerative agriculture pilot could reshape American farming and rural economies

What these decisions reveal about the diverging worldviews shaping global climate policy

How systems thinking can help us make sense of this geopolitical climate whiplash

U.S. Offshore Wind Ruling (AP News):
https://apnews.com/article/a8c2f1201ac6b0607e8c4a1c36e651ba

UN Interconnected Crisis Report (AP News):
https://apnews.com/article/584715f6fd7ed32a8cf993120ef2a8aa

Queensland Renewable Rollback (The Australian):
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/renewable-energy-economy/queensland-governments-scrapped-renewable-energy-target-outrages-environmental-groups/news-story/5c9a08f778461c425e8fdb3972f15ef2

EU Considering Environmental Exemptions (The Guardian):
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/10/eu-proposes-exempting-ai-gigafactories-from-environmental-assessments

USDA Regenerative Agriculture Pilot (USDA Press Release):
https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/12/10/usda-launches-new-regenerative-pilot-program-lower-farmer-production-costs-and-advance-maha-agenda

This episode sets the stage for a deeper exploration of global divergence in climate leadership.
In next week’s solocast, Corinna zooms out to examine why nations are moving in such different directions — and what opportunities exist for regenerative leadership amid uncertainty and political turbulence.

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Storytelling can inspire us to take action on the ever-worsening climate crisis. Ali Horriyat and Cathryn Bancroft join forces in writing a new cli-fi book, The Hollow Age, which dares to ask the question: if our planet burns, do we run to another planet or risk everything to save it? Together with Corinna Bellizzi, they discuss how they use fiction to shed light on the alarming realities of the earth right now. Ali and Cathryn also break down the best ways to address the immigration problem in the United States and what it truly takes to begin a social revolution that leads to a real difference.

About Guests: Ali and Cathryn are the co-authors of new cli-fi dystopian novel "The Hollow Age," from Compassiviste Publishing. When Ali contacted Cathryn about a collaboration with Compassiviste, she was excited to work on a novel that doesn't try to sugarcoat the trouble our world is in, but doesn't try to convince us it's hopeless, either. No matter how bad things get, helping each other is the best and only way to make them better again.

Guest Website: https://authorclaire.com/as-cathryn-bankroft/

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Show Notes: 

06:51 - How To Break The Wheel Of History

12:21 - The Collaborative Process Of Writing “The Hollow Age”

19:32 - Combining Different Writing Styles To Create A Powerful Message

28:17 - Did We Planet Skip In The Past (And Could We Do It In The Future)

33:16 - The Best Way To Address And Solve The Immigration Problem

37:07 - What It Takes To Start A Game-Changing Revolution

51:39 - Most Memorable Parts Of “The Hollow Age”

55:45 - Biggest Lessons In Collaborating With Another Person

01:04:54 - Get In Touch With Ali And Cathryn

01:06:46 - Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words

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How much is enough at the holidays?

In this solo episode of Care More Be Better, host Corinna Bellizzi reflects on the spirit of giving at Christmas and beyond: how we can shift from consumerism to connection, from “more stuff” to more meaning.

Drawing inspiration from her earlier interview with Stephanie Seferian, host of Sustainable Minimalists and author of Sustainable Minimalism, Corinna explores:

The Four Gift Rule and Seven Gift Rule

Why experiences and group gifts (like memberships or trips) often outlast toys

Ideas for spreading gifts across the 12 Days of Christmas

How minimalism and sustainability can deepen joy instead of limiting it

Simple, family-friendly ways to give more intentionally—and waste less

Whether you’re already practicing minimalism or you’re just feeling overwhelmed by holiday “stuff,” this episode offers a gentler, more regenerative way to celebrate.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Interview with Stephanie Seferian, Sustainable Minimalists (check our archive for “Sustainable Minimalism with Stephanie Seferian”) https://caremorebebetter.com/forging-a-path-to-sustainable-minimalism-with-stephanie-seferian-author-of-sustainable-minimalism/

Stephanie’s book: Sustainable Minimalism https://amzn.to/4983had

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The skin is our biggest detoxification organ, and yet we put things on it that we do not fully understand. To avoid compromising your overall health with poorly made moisturizers and sunscreens, now is the time to give regenerative skincare products a try. Corinna Bellizzi is joined by Megan Douglas, fifth-generation herbalist and founder of The Organic Skin Co., who advocates for natural health, clean beauty, and sustainability. She talks about their holistic products made from organic ingredients and packed in highly sustainable material, which protect the skin and even the entire planet from further damage. Megan also shares practical tips on reducing toxic exposure in your personal care routine, as well as how the entire beauty industry can do its part in addressing the worsening climate crisis.

About Guest:

The founder of The Organic Skin Co., Megan Douglas is a fifth-generation herbalist and naturopath who is a passionate advocate for natural health, wellbeing, beauty and sustainability. This passion is the product of her past -from the many hours she spent out the back of her grandmother’s health food shop as a child, through her experiences in London as a fashion designer, her work as a naturopath (where she was shocked by the amount of women visiting her with skin problems, most of them caused by environmental stressors and toxins), and by her experiences as a mother, with a daughter who grew up interested in all things skincare and makeup.

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-douglas-87322911/

Show Notes:

02:42 - How Clean Beauty Became Megan’s Main Mission

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Tons of plastic continue to pile up in landfills and find their way in our oceans, and it only gets worse every single year. Judith Enck, founder and president of Beyond Plastics, is leading the charge against plastic pollution for decades. She joins Corinna Bellizzi to share what must be done to accelerate and improve efforts in reducing plastic use, particularly recycling and reusing methods. Judith also explains why most plastics continue not to get recycled, the best way to reduce unnecessary food packaging, and why corporations are the biggest culprit behind the worsening state of plastic pollution.

About Guest: Judith Enck is the founder and president of Beyond Plastics, whose goal is eliminating plastic pollution everywhere. She was appointed by President Obama to serve as regional administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2009 and served as deputy secretary for the environment in the New York Governor’s Office. She is the co-author, with Adam Mahoney, of "The Problem With Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late" (The New Press). She is currently a professor at Bennington College and lives in upstate New York.

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Shared with permission from The Get Obsessed With Living Your Best Life Podcast - hosted by Julie Lokun.

This week, I’m excited to share a powerful conversation from my podcasting colleague and business bestie, Julie Lokun, host of Get Obsessed With Your Life. Julie sits down with Jim Kwik, the world’s leading brain coach and author of the bestselling book Limitless.

Jim has trained visionaries like Oprah Winfrey, Elon Musk, and Bill Gates — and in this episode, he breaks down how you can learn faster, remember more, and reprogram your brain for success in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Together, Julie and Jim explore:

Why belief drives behavior — and how upgrading your internal “software” changes your outcomes

How to cultivate curiosity as a business superpower

What it really means to blend AI + HI (Human Intelligence)

Jim’s proven methods for improving memory, learning speed, and cognitive flexibility

The mindset shift: “Be a thermostat, not a thermometer” — lead the energy, don’t just react to it

This episode is more than a conversation — it’s a roadmap for unlocking your potential in work, creativity, and life.

Your brain is your greatest business asset — train it intentionally.

Curiosity fuels adaptability and innovation, especially in the age of AI.

Your beliefs set the limits of your behavior — change your thoughts, change your outcomes.

AI should amplify your strengths, not replace them.

Mental clarity and focus are skills — and you can learn them.

Jim Kwik is a world-renowned brain coach, speaker, and founder of Kwik Learning. Known for his groundbreaking work in accelerated learning, memory, and mindset mastery, he has trained CEOs, celebrities, and global leaders. He is the author of Limitless and the Limitless Expanded Edition.

Julie Lokun is a media strategist, coach, and host of the Get Obsessed With Your Life podcast. She is a champion of curiosity, creativity, and helping people build lives and businesses they truly love. Learn more at julielokunconsulting.com.

Listen to Julie’s Podcast: Get Obsessed With Your Life: https://www.getobsessedpodcast.com/ 
Read Jim Kwik’s Limitless: https://limitlessbook.com
Explore Kwik Brain Programs: https://jimkwik.com
Meet Jim Live: Cre8tive Con 2025 – https://cre8tivecon.com
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