Care More Be Better: A Podcast For Sustainable Social Impact and Regeneration

By Corinna BellizziSociety & Culture Documentary Science Earth Sciences

Care More Be Better: A Podcast For Sustainable Social Impact and Regeneration episodes

March 06Relational Leadership and Regenerative Futures with Nina Simons, co-founder of Bioneers
As human beings, we are built for relationship. Yet many of the leadership models we inherit are hierarchical, extractive, and rooted in struggle. In this conversation, Nina and I explore:
What relational leadership really means

Why empathy, vulnerability, and collaboration are strengths — not weaknesses

How climate justice, racial equity, gender equity, and economic reform are deeply interconnected

Why “solving for pattern” (in the spirit of Wendell Berry) leads to cascading regenerative benefits

The importance of integrating restorative, regenerative rhythms into our leadership and lives
Nina also reflects on redefining sacrifice, embracing conflict as a doorway to deeper relationship, and leading from wholeness rather than burnout.
Why This Matters Now
We are living through overlapping crises — climate instability, political gridlock, reproductive rights rollbacks, and widening inequity. Nina reminds us that these are not separate issues, but interconnected systems.
We will not achieve climate justice without racial and gender equity.
We will not build regenerative economies without collaborative leadership.
And we cannot solve systemic problems while remaining disconnected from one another — or from the Earth.
Relational leadership invites us to lead not from dominance, but from interdependence.
About Nina Simons
Nina Simons is Co-founder and Chief Relationship Officer at Bioneers and leads its Everywoman’s Leadership program. Throughout her career across nonprofit, social entrepreneurship, corporate, and philanthropic sectors, Nina has worked with nearly a thousand diverse women leaders to cultivate mutual learning, trust, and transformative leadership.
She is the author of Nature, Culture, and the Sacred: A Woman Listens for Leadership and co-editor of Moonrise: The Power of Women Leading from the Heart. Her work integrates ecological wisdom, spiritual insight, and systems thinking to inspire regenerative futures.
Connect with Nina:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-simons/

Website: https://www.ninasimons.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1ninasimons/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nina.simons

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ninabioneers
Join Me at Bioneers 2026
I’ll be attending Bioneers in Berkeley from March 26–28 and look forward to meeting Nina in person and hearing her speak live.
If you’re considering going, now’s the time:
https://conference.bioneers.org/
***Use code BRINGAFRIEND for 2-for-1 pricing***
Let’s gather, learn, and co-create regenerative solutions together.
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48 min
March 03 How to Save Lives with Your Dollars: Radical Empathy and Effective Altruism with JD Bauman
Effective altruism is the philosophy of doing the most good by maximizing your time, money, and resources. Corinna Bellizzi dives deep into this concept with JD Bauman, Executive Director of Christians for Impact. Together, they discuss what every person in the world can do to help address today’s biggest social problems, from the climate crisis to global poverty. JD explains what it takes to live an impact-driven life with the willingness to confront the uncomfortable and without reducing morality to mere statistics. He also talks about the mindset and character needed to reach across the aisle, as well as the right way to vote with your dollars.
View complete blog: https://caremorebebetter.com/how-to-save-lives-with-your-dollars-radical-empathy-effective-altruism-with-jd-bauman/
About Guest:
JD is executive director of Christians for Impact, a nonprofit career advisory that helps Christians maximize their impact on global problems, through research and 1-on-1 advising. He lives in the Washington D.C. area with his wife and son, and has a book coming out with Eerdmans called All the Lives You Can Change, which is about turning good intentions into real change, especially through your career and donations.
Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jd-bauman-4ab940159/
Guest Website: https://www.christiansforimpact.org/
Additional Resources Mentioned:
Preorder Book: All The Lives You Can Change by Dominic Roser, David Zhang, and JD Bauman
Show Notes: Raw audio | FV
[03:40] The Role Of Radical Empathy In Solving Climate Change
[10:35] Treating People Equally Deserving Of Infinite Value
[13:31] Reaching Out To The Human Beyond The Statistics
[15:59] How To Solve The Migration Problem
[28:40] Using Your Money For The Better Good
[38:31] Why Focus More On Stories And Less On Numbers
[42:36] How Impact-Driven Framework Challenges Selective Morality
[45:48] Church Or Charity: Where Should You Donate?
[54:37] How To Pledge 10% Of Your Lifetime Income Wisely
[01:00:10] Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words
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1 hr
February 25 The Right to Roam: Wildlife Corridors, Public Lands and Ecological Regeneration with Hillary Rosner
Human progress may be beneficial to human society, but it is usually achieved at the cost of the lives of other species. Corinna Bellizzi explores how we interrupt the movement and migration of wild animals with Hillary Rosner, a science journalist, editor, and author. Together, they discuss how human-made fences and borders, the privatization of land, and the displacement of indigenous stewardship hinder countless animals from moving freely from one place to another, leading to their dwindling population. Hillary also explains what it takes to create large-scale solutions to solve this ecological problem, and why it all starts with shifting our consciousness to see the world from an animal’s perspective.
Blog Page for this episode: https://caremorebebetter.com/the-right-to-roam-wildlife-corridors-public-lands-ecological-regeneration-with-hillary-rosner/
About Guest:
Hillary Rosner is a science journalist, editor, and author whose stories about the conservation, biodiversity, and other environmental topics have appeared in National Geographic, The New York Times, Wired, The Atlantic, High Country News, Audubon, bioGraphic, and dozens of other publications. She is assistant director of the Center for Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her book Roam: Wild Animals and the Race to Repair Our Fractured World was published in 2025 by Patagonia.
Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillaryrosner/
Guest Website: https://hillaryr.net
Additional Resources Mentioned:
Roam: Wild Animals and the Race to Repair Our Fractured World by Hillary Rosner
Show Notes:
[01:58] Why Hillary Focuses On Animal Migration Instead Of Extinction
[06:18] How To Make Borders And Fences More Animal-Friendly
[09:48] How Modern Development Impacts Wildlife Migration
[14:56] Finding Hope In Public Lands And National Parks
[26:56] How Privatization And Human Progress Hinder Wildlife Movement
[32:48] Various Movements To Keep An Eye On
[41:27] Bringing Species To Spaces They Do Not Belong
[48:13] Are Indigenous People The Best Stewards Of The Land?
[53:10] Let Animals Move Freely In Your Land
[56:56] Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words
BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER
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58 min
February 18How Not to Age: Dr. Michael Greger on Longevity, Protein Myths, and Plant-Based Health
(Originally recorded July 28, 2024 for another podcast Corinna once hosted, Nutrition Without Compromise — shared with permission.)
Aging is often framed as inevitable decline. But what if much of what we call “aging” is actually preventable disease accumulation?
In this essential re-release episode, Corinna Bellizzi sits down with Michael Greger, physician, internationally recognized speaker, and founder of NutritionFacts.org.
Dr. Greger’s latest book, How Not to Age, builds on the groundbreaking work of How Not to Die and How Not to Diet — translating peer-reviewed science into practical guidance for living longer and healthier.
In this conversation, we explore:
The difference between lifespan and healthspan

Why excess protein may accelerate aging pathways

The myth of “incomplete” plant proteins

Fish consumption, pollution, and algae-based Omega-3 alternatives

Autophagy, spermidine, and cellular repair

The role of vitamin B12, vitamin D, and DHA

The promise of lifestyle medicine in addressing Alzheimer’s and chronic disease
This episode launches a curated Care More Be Better re-share series highlighting foundational health conversations that remain deeply relevant today.
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35 min
February 11Sex Trafficking Hidden in Plain Sight: Stories, Systems, and How to Take Action
Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of sex trafficking, sexual exploitation, and abuse.
Sex trafficking does not only happen “somewhere else.” It thrives in silence, misunderstanding, and systems that fail to protect vulnerable youth.

In this re-released episode of Care More Be Better, Corinna Bellizzi speaks with Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Melody C. Miller about her documentary California’s Forgotten Children and the real-world impact it has had in schools, communities, and institutions across the United States.

Melody began this work as a teenager, believing trafficking was a distant issue, only to discover that students from her own high school were being exploited. That realization led her to volunteer with survivor-led organizations, undergo trauma-informed training, and ultimately spend five years creating a film that centers survivor voices and equips communities with tools for prevention and response.

This conversation is also deeply personal. Corinna shares her own experience of running away at thirteen and the vulnerability that follows when young people are left without safety, support, or options. Together, she and Melody unpack what sex trafficking actually looks like, how grooming and coercion operate, and why language, awareness, and informed action matter.

Rather than focusing on perpetrators or sensational stories, this episode centers:
Survivor-led insight
Community-based prevention
Trauma-informed response
Practical guidance for recognizing and reporting exploitation

Listeners will come away with a clearer understanding of how trafficking hides in plain sight—and how ordinary people can help interrupt it without putting themselves or others at risk.

What We Cover in This Episode
How Melody discovered trafficking within her own community
Why sex trafficking is often misunderstood and misidentified
The importance of survivor-centered language and reporting
How schools and communities can safely intervene
Real outcomes from film screenings, including victims coming forward
Trauma-informed approaches in policing and education
What each of us can do to help protect vulnerable youth

If this episode feels heavy, you’re not alone. Support resources are included below, and listeners are encouraged to engage at their own pace.

Special Re-Release Offering
In honor of this episode re-share, filmmaker Melody C. Miller is offering a free viewing of California’s Forgotten Children for the first 50 viewers.

️Use code CARE at checkout:
https://californiasforgottenchildrendocumentary.vhx.tv

Melody is also currently in post-production on her new documentary, Thriv(h)er, which follows young cancer survivors and mothers navigating life, healing, and resilience.

️Watch the teaser: https://vimeo.com/1131769274/abf79b9e1c
Learn more: https://www.thrivherfilm.com/

Additional Resources Mentioned

If you suspect human trafficking or exploitation, support is available:

National Human Trafficking Hotline
1-888-373-7888
Text HELP to 233733 (BEFREE)
humantraffickinghotline.org

National Runaway Safeline
800-RUN-AWAY (786-2929)

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988

About the Guest

Melody C. Miller is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and cinematographer. Her first feature documentary, California’s Forgotten Children (2018), won Best Documentary at the Soho International Film Festival and has screened internationally, including at the United States Senate and the United States of Women Summit. The film has been used as a training and education tool in schools, nonprofits, and institutions, helping communities recognize and respond to sex trafficking with care and accountability.

Learn more:
• https://mcmfilmmaker.com
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39 min
February 04 Eliminating Cancel Culture in Climate with Jenny Morgan
Every single person in the human race wants to build a better world and a brighter future for the next generation. But why is the climate discourse constantly diminished by cancel culture? Corinna Bellizzi explores this distressing social issue with climate strategist and advocate for sustainable change, Jenny Morgan. Delving into her book, Cancel Culture in Climate, Jenny discusses what it takes to get rid of the perfectionism and purist mindset that puts the entire climate movement to a halt. She explains how to participate in hopeful climate conversations that simplify the overwhelming climate problem, the importance of transparency and clarity in corporate social responsibility, and how to make the younger generation more climate and environmentally sensitive.
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49 min
January 30Minneapolis Under ICE: A Letter on Life, Fear, and Resistance
This episode of Care More Be Better is intentionally different.
Rather than analysis or debate, host Corinna Bellizzi shares the direct audio of comedian and actor Matt Braunger reading a letter written by his cousin — a father, neighbor, and resident of the Twin Cities — who felt compelled to document what daily life has become like amid intensified federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis–St. Paul.
The letter is not a political essay. It’s a witness account — grounded in everyday details like children’s activities, neighborhood text threads, and community members stepping into unexpected roles of care and resistance. Through this deeply human lens, the episode explores how large political forces manifest quietly inside ordinary life.
After the audio, Corinna reflects on what it means to bear witness without panic, how media fragmentation and algorithm-driven news shape public understanding, and why democracy depends not only on elections, but on relationships, mutual care, and informed attention.
Listeners are invited to reflect on their own communities, examine where they get their information, and consider small but meaningful ways to stay engaged, connected, and informed — before fear becomes routine.
In This Episode:
A full, uninterrupted reading of a first-person letter from Minneapolis
Reflections on ordinary life, community resilience, and civic responsibility
A discussion on media literacy, confirmation bias, and staying informed beyond headlines
Practical suggestions for thoughtful engagement without overwhelm
Resources Mentioned:
Letter from Minneapolis - read by Matt Braunger on TikTok
High Country News: https://www.hcn.org/
PBS Newshour: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/
PBS Newshour Podcasts: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/podcasts
Ground News (eliminate your news bias): https://ground.news/
Content Note:
This episode includes descriptions of fear, surveillance, immigration enforcement, and strong
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24 min
January 28 Solving The World’s Water Conservation Problems With Dr. Kelly Kopp
Water is often our biggest household use, and yet around 60% of that goes to waste and is never put to good use. Dr. Kelly Kopp, a nationally recognized expert in urban water conservation, joins Corinna Bellizzi to discuss the key findings from her recent irrigation waste report and what must be done to solve our seemingly endless water waste. She explores the essential role of plants in creating drought-resilient communities, the use of smart technology to cut down water use, and the importance of doing routine irrigation evaluation. This conversation is indeed an eye-opener on how to save water, one of the most essential yet highly neglected resources of this planet.
COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/solving-the-worlds-water-conservation-problems-with-dr-kelly-kopp/
About Guest:
Dr. Kelly Kopp is a Professor of Plants, Soils & Climate and Director of the Center for Water Efficient Landscaping at Utah State University. A nationally recognized expert in urban water conservation, turfgrass science, and homeowner irrigation behavior, Dr. Kopp has led the Water Check Program and Utah Growing Water Smart initiatives, which have helped thousands of Utah residents reduce outdoor water use. She is a frequent media voice on sustainable landscaping and drought resilience across the Intermountain West.
Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-kopp-2b57108/
Guest Website: https://greenspacescoalition.org/
Additional Resources Mentioned:
From Air To Aqua: Decentralized Water Solutions For A Thirsty Planet With Brian Sheng: https://caremorebebetter.com/from-air-to-aqua-decentralized-water-solutions-for-a-thirsty-planet-with-brian-sheng
Show Notes: Raw audio
02:34 - Dr. Kopp’s Key Findings About Irrigation Waste
09:49 - Making The Most Out Of Our Landscapes
14:49 - The Amazing Technology Of Smart Irrigation Controllers
17:59 - The Key Role Of Plants In Landscape Design
25:55 - Community Outreach In One Of The Fastest-Growing States
34:06 - Dr. Kopp’s Programs For Thousands Of Households In Utah
42:30 - Achieving Regeneration Through Water Stewardship
47:36 - Role Of Homeowners In Building More Drought-Resilient Communities
53:16 - Importance Of Raising Awareness On Water Conservation
56:35 - Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words
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54 min
January 21 Healthy Homes By Design: How Passive Houses Support Health, Energy Use, and Regeneration with Paul Kealey
Your house may be the most comfortable place in the entire world for you, but it could still be hiding several health hazards that must be promptly addressed. Corinna Bellizzi discusses what it takes to create healthful living spaces with Paul Kealey, founder and president of EkoBuilt. As head of North America’s most advanced sustainable homebuilding company, he exposes why modern building codes are actually failing our health, from poor indoor air quality to serious mold growth. Paul also presents how a passive house offers a good alternative by perfectly marrying cost-effectiveness and a healthy environment. Find out how simple changes can turn your home from a space that could kill you slowly to a place of health and comfort.
COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/what-it-takes-to-achieve-healthful-living-with-paul-kealey/
About Guest:
Paul Kealey has spent nearly twenty years redefining what home truly means. As the Founder and President of EkoBuilt, he leads one of North America’s most advanced sustainable homebuilding companies and the Architect of the ‘House is Medicine’ system. Paul’s work proves that homes can do more than save energy, they can actively protect and enhance human health. Through EkoBuilt, he designs and constructs Net-Zero Passive Houses that are affordable, resilient, and life-rewarding. His mission challenges the conventional building industry by showing that most homes don’t just waste energy, they compromise health.
Paul’s mission is clear: to make homes that heal. He has built his career around proving that healthy homes are the most powerful medicine we take every day - lowering energy bills, reducing stress, preventing mold and illness, and protecting the planet. From families seeking nurturing environments to developers building sustainable communities, Paul brings science-backed insight, practical strategies, and an unwavering belief that the home is humanity’s most overlooked medicine.
Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-kealey-17614529/
Guest Website: https://ekobuilt.com/
Guest Social:
https://www.instagram.com/ekobuiltpassivehouse/
https://www.facebook.com/EkoBuilt/
https://www.tiktok.com/@ekobuiltpassivehouse
https://www.youtube.com/@EkoBuiltPassiveHomes
Show Notes:
01:43 - Early Signs Of An Unhealthy Home
12:07 - The Danger Of Building Homes Fast And Cheap
17:49 - How To Build A Cost-Effective Healthy Home
35:02 - Moving From Furnaces To Heat Pumps
41:26 - Preparing Financially To Build A Healthy Home
44:57 - What’s Next For Paul And EkoBuilt
47:39 - Practical Tips And Valuable Advice For Home Building
51:00 - Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words
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49 min
January 14 Rewilding, Intersectional Environmentalism, And Rising Voices With Leah Thomas
Environmental justice and social justice are inseparable – when people take advantage of earth’s resources for their greedy purposes, disadvantaged communities suffer even more. Environmental creative and activist Leah Thomas coined the term “intersectional environmentalism” to define her mission to protect both people and planet from destruction. She joins Corinna Bellizzi to shed light on the unfortunate climate realities across cultures and communities that must be taken care of as soon as possible. Leah puts into the spotlight the environmental injustices happening in marginalized areas and why supporting local organizations is key in finally addressing them. Find out how genuine actions, even from the grassroots, can give birth to a more equitable future and a more inspired climate movement.
COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/rewilding-intersectional-environmentalism-and-rising-voices-with-leah-thomas/
About Guest:
Leah is a celebrated environmentalist based in Los Angeles, CA. Coining the term ‘eco-communicator’ to describe her style of environmental activism, Leah uses her passion for writing and creativity to explore and advocate for the critical yet often overlooked relationship between social justice and environmentalism. Leah founded and launched the non-profit Intersectional Environmentalist, a platform and resource hub that aims to advocate for environmental justice, provide educational resources surrounding intersectional environmentalism, and promote inclusivity and accessibility within environmental education and movements in 2020 - which has since become a leading resource for diverse and accessible climate education.
Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahpthomas/
Guest Website: https://www.leahthomas.com/
Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/greengirlleah/
Additional Resources Mentioned:
BOOK - The Intersectional Environmentalist by Leah Thomas: https://amzn.to/4oM4jxo
PODCAST - As She Rises hosted by Leah Thomas: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/as-she-rises/id1585244876
Show Notes: Raw audio
01:45 - Why Environmental Issues And Social Justice Are Inseparable [02:14]
05:13 - How Leah Experienced Awakening On Environmental Justice [05:37]
08:37 - Writing The Book The Intersectional Environmentalist [08:57]
12:23 - Biggest Challenges In Advocating For Intersectionality [12:41]
20:00 - How Writing Her Book Changed Leah’s Perspectives On Intersectionality [19:58]
25:31 - Understanding Rewilding As An Ecological, Personal, And Cultural Restoration [25:26]
28:29 - What’s In Store For The Newest Season Of As She Rises [28:24]
31:16 - Supporting And Strengthening Local Environmental Organizations [30:58]
34:09 - How Craft And Sustainability Go Hand-In-Hand [33:46]
35:54 - Educating People About Climate Through Music Festivals [35:26]
38:13 - Do Not Forget To Take Care Of Yourself [37:43]
40:03 - Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words [38:47]
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