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

November 19, 2025 Fixing The Industrialization Of Flour With Kevin Morse
With the increasing number of huge industrial mills across the country, one of the most essential parts of our food system is also being industrialized: flour. Kevin Morse, CEO and co-founder of Cairnspring Mills, talks about his mission to bring organic flour into the mainstream market and the important role of community-rooted mills in achieving that goal. He joins Corinna Bellizzi to share how regenerative farming practices, healthy farmer relations, and sustainable food manufacturing are keys to producing nutrient-rich flour and bringing value back to local grain communities. Kevin also sheds light on how smallholder farmers are facing their toughest times right now due to the commodity system, trade wars, and the rapid corporate takeover.
About Our Guest: As CEO and co-founder of Cairnspring Mills, Kevin Morse taps into his deep experience as a farmer, economic development leader, conservationist and community builder and applies his can-do spirit to build the mill from the ground up. Kevin recognized that building a new regional grain milling business would bring value back to the community and farmers and was a critical part of revitalizing the local food system. An incorrigible optimist deeply rooted in the beautiful Skagit Valley, Kevin is an outdoorsman, avid fisherman and an Italian who loves to cook and bake.
Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-morse-6948a046/
Guest Website: https://cairnspring.com/
Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/cairnspringmills/
Show Topics with Timestamps:
02:59 - Rotating Cereal Grains For A Hundred Years
07:03 - How Industrial Mills Started To Kill Local Mills
10:08 - How Cairnspring Mills Are Doing Things Differently
13:14 - Shelf Life Difference Between Nutrient-Dense And All-Purpose Flour
16:11 - The Dangers Of Glyphosate In Flour Production
19:50 - Why Animals Are Naturally Attracted To Regenerative Land
21:17 - Importance Of Maintaining Close Relationships With Farmers
24:25 - How Cairnspring Mills Scales While Keeping Their Core Values Intact
29:44 - Why Smallholder Farmers Are Facing Their Toughest Times
38:04 - Promising Brands To Look Out For
40:12 - Why Flour Will Become The Next Big Thing In Mainstream
42:43 - Benefits Of Having A Huge Assortment of Flour
47:49 - Can Regional Grains Restore Soil Health And Reduce Carbon
51:34 - Using Synthetic Fertilizers On No-Till Soils
55:05 - How Food Shapes Kevin’s Leadership Approach
58:56 - Possibility Of The Reemergence Of Community-Rooted Regional Mills
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59 min
November 12, 2025Beauty As Activism: Laney Crowell on Saie’s Climate Initiative and Regenerative Beauty
In this episode, Corinna Bellizzi welcomes Laney Crowell, Founder and CEO of Saie, a clean beauty brand redefining what it means to care for people and planet. From the Saie Climate Initiative to The Saie Way docuseries, Laney is proving that beauty can be a force for regeneration.
They explore how Saie is tackling plastic waste, transparency in the beauty industry, and why beauty can—and should—be activism. Laney also shares personal reflections on raising daughters in a time of climate anxiety, finding joy in small actions, and how her leadership is helping to shift an entire industry toward accountability and impact.
Complete Blog & Transcripts: https://caremorebebetter.com/beauty-as-activism-laney-crowell-on-saies-climate-initiative-and-regenerative-beauty/
Topics Covered:
02:19 - Redefining The Beauty Industry Through Saie

09:17 - Deeper Dive Into Saie’s Mission Through A Docuseries

12:45 - How To Encourage Customers To Use Refill Systems

19:30 - The Biggest Misconception About Sustainability In The Beauty Industry

21:08 - Balancing Innovation And High Performance With Long-Term Sustainability

24:00 - Why Saie Uses Expensive Yet Safer Ingredients

27:33 - Saie’s Newly Launched Baked Collection

29:17 - Why Laney’s Daughters Are A Big Part Of Her Why

33:29 - How Laney Keeps Herself Motivated And Inspired

37:17 - Dreaming For A Better Beauty Industry And A Better Ocean
Resources Mentioned:
SaieHello.com

Laney Crowell on LinkedIn

Saie on Instagram

Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do by Dr. Wallace J. Nichols

CMBB Episode: Blue Mind: For The Love Of Water With Dr. Wallace J. Nichols
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46 min
November 04, 2025Free Speech and Future Care: Speaking Truth in a Time of Fear
In this powerful solo episode, Corinna Bellizzi challenges listeners to rethink what it means to protect free speech in a polarized world. Drawing from her own experience as a sustainability scholar at Prescott College and from her earlier conversation with author Tony Brasunas, she connects freedom of inquiry to the future of environmental and social regeneration.
From the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination to the silencing of academic voices, Corinna reveals how fear and division erode the very foundations of democracy — and how mindful speech, empathy, and courage can help restore them. This isn’t just about politics. It’s about the future of care — for people, for the planet, and for truth itself.
Complete Blog with transcripts Free Speech and Future Care: Speaking Truth in a Time of Fear
You’ll hear:
Why free speech is the soil that nurtures innovation, truth, and sustainability

How to navigate difficult conversations at work without compromising integrity

The difference between self-censorship and self-control

Why Prescott College and similar institutions deserve our defense as hubs of diversity, equity, inclusion, and free inquiry

An excerpt from Corinna’s 2022 interview with Tony Brasunas, author of Red, White & Blind, on the “new enlightenment” and the dangers of media polarization

Why compassion and curiosity are the antidotes to division
Key Quote: “Free speech is a living system — and like all regenerative systems, it needs care, balance, and sunlight.” — Corinna Bellizzi
Episode Resources:
Prescott College – Learn more and support open, experiential education: https://prescott.edu

Tony Brasunas' Book – Red, White & Blind: https://amzn.to/48BPid8

Tony Brasunas' Complete Episode: https://caremorebebetter.com/towards-media-consciousness-bridging-the-divisive-gap-and-celebrating-free-speech-with-tony-brasunas-author-of-red-white-and-blind/

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28 min
October 29, 2025 Breaking Bread For A Better Planet: The PACHA Story With Maddie Hamann
The worsening climate change continues to deliver an adverse impact on our food system, which leads to supply shortages and the rise of less nutritious sources. Maddie Hamann strives to solve this alarming problem through the PACHA bread. She joins Corinna Bellizzi to share how their organic gluten-free sourdough buckwheat bread is making huge waves in revitalizing the food industry. Maddie explains how PACHA bread helps heal both people and the planet, prioritizing taste and nutrition above anything else. She also shares how they team up with regenerative farmers across the country to help accelerate the growth of highly sustainable communities.
COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT https://caremorebebetter.com/breaking-bread-for-a-better-planet-the-pacha-story-with-maddie-hamann
About Guest:
Madeleine Hamann is a PhD oceanographer turned regenerative entrepreneur and co-founder of PACHA, a company reimagining bread through sprouted, sourdough buckwheat loaves and tortillas. After years studying climate change, Maddie realized that knowledge alone wouldn’t solve the crisis — action would. She left academia to build a business that nourishes both people and planet, leveraging the healthy-eating market to accelerate farmers’ transitions to regenerative agriculture. Drawing on her diverse background in civil engineering, ocean science, project management, and creative production, Maddie scaled PACHA from a homegrown idea to six-figure monthly revenue in under a year. A self-described “renaissance woman,” she brings systems thinking, adaptability, and a deep sense of purpose to every project she touches. Maddie’s work embodies the belief that true sustainability starts at the intersection of food, community, and ecological regeneration.
Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleine-hamann-06b95347/
Guest Website: https://livepacha.com
Show Notes:
02:11 - Maddie’s Journey From Ocean Science To Regenerative Entrepreneurship
09:43 - Unpacking The Many Benefits Of Buckwheat
14:06 - Teaming Up With Regenerative Farmers
18:03 - PACHA’s Search For Organic Acreage
22:53 - PACHA’s Partnership With Sindyanna of Galilee
28:13 - PACHA’s Role In The Broader Regenerative Food Movement
32:10 - Trying PACHA’s Organic And Gluten-Free Sourdough Tortillas
36:39 - How To Deal With Pretty High Price Tags
44:54 - What Does Regeneration Mean For Maddie
49:57 - Building A Strong Legacy For PACHA
57:26 - Episode Wrap-Up And Closing Words
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40 min
October 22, 2025Harness Green Energy & Produce Regenerative Food With Jared Blumenfeld
If the world is to thrive for many years to come, it must take action against climate change as soon as possible before it is too late. Corinna Bellizzi sits down with Jared Blumenfeld, President of Waverley Street Foundation, who pioneered a spend-down strategy in climate philanthropy to make green energy and regenerative food more accessible to the public. He talks about the role of solar energy to empower local communities, allowing them to adopt regenerative farming, improve food distribution and production, and initiate affordable climate solutions. Jared also explains how individual efforts can give birth to massive collaborative movements and emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with nature to build a more equitable future.
COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT https://caremorebebetter.com/harness-green-energy-produce-regenerative-food-with-jared-blumenfeld/
About Guest: Jared is the president of Waverley Street Foundation, where he is tasked with spending the organization’s $3 billion endowment by the year 2035. Waverley is particularly focused on regenerative agriculture and renewable energy and invests in solutions emerging from communities experiencing the worst effects of climate change. Prior to joining WSF, he was California Secretary for Environmental Protection under Governor Gavin Newsom. In this role, he led the charge to implement California’s environmental agenda, including expanding access to safe and affordable drinking water, banning toxic pesticides, and advancing environmental protections for clean air and water. Before that, he served under President Obama as Regional Administrator of the U.S. EPA for the Pacific Southwest.
Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredblumenfeld/
Guest Website: https://www.waverleystreet.org/
Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/waverleystreet/
Show Notes:
02:32 - How Jared Found Himself Into The Climate Philanthropy Space
05:08 - How Individual Action Can Lead To Collective Results
09:33 - How Regenerative Agriculture Prioritizes Soil Health
16:11 - Empowering Local Economies For Better Food Distribution
20:25 - Why We Must Not Tolerate Terrible School Lunches
28:40 - How Waverley Street Foundation Works Within Two Pillars Of Energy
33:35 - Why People Are Looking For Proof Of Concept
36:26 - Addressing The Crumbling Electrical Delivery System
47:28 - Ensuring Every Investment Reflects Community-Driven Priorities
52:21 - Balancing Local Context With Global Scalability
56:20 - What We Can Learn From Farmers And Indigenous Communities
01:01:48 - Making Climate Change A Less Complicated Topic For Everyone
01:04:28 - Finding Purpose In Connecting With Other People
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1 hr 3 min
October 15, 2025 Addressing America’s PFAS Crisis With Rachel Frazin
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are so widespread today that it is present in the soil, air, food, and water. Since they are hidden in almost all kinds of everyday products, the PFAS crisis in the United States will only get worse – unless we do something about it. Corinna Bellizzi sits down with Rachel Frazin, an energy and environment reporter at The Hill, who talks about her new book that tackles how these “forever chemicals” are damaging numerous communities across the country. Rachel breaks down the most common diseases caused by PFAS exposure, from birth defects to fertility issues. She also shares how huge waves of changes are being made to address this crisis, and how everyday people can join the movement.

About Guest:
Rachel Frazin covers energy and environment policy for The Hill: that’s everything from climate change to gasoline prices to toxic chemicals to renewable and fossil energy. She is originally from South Florida, and she studied journalism and political science at (the very cold) Northwestern University. Previously, her work has appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times, The Daily Beast, the Tampa Bay Times, and The Palm Beach Post. She is the co-author of the new book "Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America."

Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-frazin-90a692113/
Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/rachelfrazin/
Additional Resources Mentioned:
Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America by Rachel Frazin and Sharon Udasin

Show Notes: Raw audio
02:38 - Why Rachel Decided To Write Her First Book
05:18 - How PFAS Became So Widespread In Our Communities
07:46 - How Individual Activists Are Fighting Against PFAS
10:26 - What Can You Do To Address The PFAS Crisis
14:54 - What Makes PFAS So Dangerous To Our Daily Lives
22:02 - How Communities Are Struggling With PFAS Exposure
28:22 - Common Health Problems Caused By PFAS
31:29 - Where Are You Getting Exposed To PFAS
35:11 - Potential Policy Solutions And Regulatory Reforms For PFAS
41:22 - Exposing Harm While Protecting Yourself
42:50 - Recognizing PFAS As A Massive Environmental Crisis
44:14 - Why Corporate Leaders Are Ignoring The PFAS Crisis
47:35 - Consider The Everyday Products You Are Using
49:01 - What’s Next For Rachel As An Author And Journalist
51:26 - Episode Wrap-Up And Closing Words

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52 min
October 08, 2025 Shaping Our Ecological Futures With Aubrey Morgan Yee
In today’s world focused on materialism and rapid tech innovation, we must never forget to reconnect with the earth to remain committed to regeneration to shape much brighter ecological futures. Corinna Bellizzi is here with Aubrey Morgan Yee, a mythopoetic futurist who hosts the Beloved Futures Podcast. Together, they unpack the crucial need to embrace earth-based wisdom and indigenous knowledge to secure a more sustainable tomorrow for everyone. Aubrey explains the beauty of being deeply connected with the mystery of life and contributing to repairing our broken environment. She also shares how she revives ancestral practices at her Hokuao Farm and her work as the Steward of Living Systems at Project Biome.
COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT https://caremorebebetter.com/shaping-our-ecological-futures-with-aubrey-morgan-yee/
About Guest:
Aubrey Morgan Yee is a mythopoetic futurist, cultural strategist, and systems change facilitator with a PhD in Alternative Futures and Indigenous Politics. She is the founder of Our Beloved Futures and Hokuao Farm & Temple in Hawai‘i, a sanctuary dedicated to rewilding land and reviving ancestral practices. Aubrey serves as Steward of Living Systems at Project Biome alongside Dr. Zach Bush and leads cultural strategy with Culture Hack Labs, using narrative to drive systemic change. She also hosts the Beloved Futures Podcast, where she curates conversations on ecological futures and regenerative design. Her work bridges ecological restoration, cultural renewal, and community imagination.
Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aubrey-yee-phd-110153186/
Guest Website: https://www.ourbelovedfutures.com
Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/aubrey.morgan.yee/
Show Notes:
02:48 - How Aubrey Morgan Yee Became A Mythopoetic Futurist
07:28 - Maintaining An Abundance Mindset In A Materialistic World
13:12 - Approaching Abundance With A Curious Mindset
18:01 - All About The Hokuao Farm & Temple
25:08 - Everything That Grows At The Hokuao Farm
33:41 - How Indigenous Politics Shaped Aubrey’s Systems Change Approach
41:02 - Reconnecting With The Earth And Focusing On Repairs
44:00 - Embracing Practices And Wisdom Of Indigenous People
50:56 - Serving As Steward Of Living Systems At Project Biome
57:23 - How Aubrey Sustains Her Imagination And Vision
01:03:05 - Aubrey’s Vision For Our Beloved Futures
01:06:08 - Putting Your Life At The Center
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1 hr 10 min
October 01, 2025 Building A Sustainable Wellness Community With Steve Nygren
Integrating green spaces, agriculture, housing, and retail may be extremely challenging, but it is never impossible. Steve Nygren managed to pull this off by helping build Serenbe, a wellness community connected to nature on the edge of Atlanta. He joins Corinna Bellizzi to share how their responsibly developed, high-value community serves as a model for applying biophilic design in small and intentional ways, boosting regenerative practices everywhere. Steve also discusses what it means to rediscover awe in everyday moments, the unintended consequences of fast-paced living, and how individual choices can contribute to driving systemic transformation.
COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT https://caremorebebetter.com/building-a-sustainable-wellness-community-with-steve-nygren/
About Guest:
Steve Nygren is the Founder and Managing Partner of Serenbe, a wellness community created as a model to demonstrate that preserving green space interlaced with agriculture, housing, and retail is not only economically viable, but the future of community wellbeing. This October, Nygren is releasing his first book, Start in Your Own Backyard, which explores how small, intentional changes at home and within our communities can create a profound impact on our holistic wellbeing.
Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenygren/
Guest Website: https://www.serenbe.com/
Guest Social:
https://www.instagram.com/stevenygren/
https://www.facebook.com/steve.nygren1
Additional Resources Mentioned:
Start In Your Own Backyard - https://amzn.to/4gvxi69
Show Notes:
02:39 - Why Most Of Our Consequences Are Unintended
06:52 - Understanding The Principles Of Biophilic Design
10:05 - Applying Regenerative Design In Community Building
12:21 - Rediscovering Awe In Everyday Moments
14:15 - Designing A Community In A Responsible Manner
26:45 - The Origin Story Of Serenbe
37:26 - Comparing Serenbe To Traditional Community Structures
43:04 - How Serenbe’s Structure Can Be Applied In Existing Communities
45:13 - How Personal Choices Can Drive Systemic Transformation
46:00 - Connect With Nature And Your Neighbors
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47 min
September 24, 2025Improving Soil Health Through Regenerative Agriculture With Gabe Brown
When Gabe Brown saw firsthand how regenerative agriculture significantly transformed their family farm, he committed himself to spreading the word about the importance of taking care of the soil. In this conversation with Corinna Bellizzi, he breaks down his work as one of the pioneers of the current soil health movement that eliminates the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides. Gabe explores the six principles of soil health, the four ecosystem processes, and the importance of local food sourcing. He also emphasizes the need to educate companies, the youth, and the public about the dangers of modernized farming techniques and why regenerative farming is the key to unlocking a more sustainable tomorrow.
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Guest Website:
https://understandingag.com
https://regenified.com
Guest Book: Dirt To Soil
Show Notes:
02:49 – A Pioneer Of Common Ground For Common Good

07:12 – Getting More Farmers Aboard The Regenerative Process

12:24 – Why Being Organic Is Not The Absolute Solution

21:03 – Breaking Down The Six Principles Of Soil Health

26:09 – Producing Corn With Higher Nutrient Density

30:30 – Educating Consumers And Companies About Regenerative Agriculture

33:40 – Helping The Younger Generation Transition To Regenerative Farming

37:07 – Working With Brands To Push Regeneration

40:30 – Addressing Public Confusion On Certification Verification

51:22 – Why We Need More Life On Earth

55:02 – Get In Touch With Gabe

59:00 – Episode Wrap-Up And Closing Words
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58 min
September 17, 2025 How Small Businesses Can Achieve Climate Resilience With Joyce Coffee
40% of small businesses never reopen after a natural disaster, and 90% of them fail within two years because of the lack of a proper resilience plan. Improve your chances of succeeding by fully embracing climate resilience. Corinna Bellizzi sits down with Joyce Coffee, founder and president of Climate Resilience Consulting, who guides the backbone of our economy in preparing for climate disruption. She highlights the importance of setting up physical and data security, as well as the right evacuation plans, to save not only your business but also the lives of everyone in your team. Joyce also warns about solely depending on insurance policies for resilience planning and highlights the importance of community support in surviving climate disasters.
About Guest:
Joyce Coffee is the founder and president of Climate Resilience Consulting, where she has guided hundreds of public, private, and nonprofit clients in preparing for climate risks. A nationally recognized resilience expert with over three decades of experience, she has shaped federal policy, advised major cities and agencies, and keynoted climate and adaptation events around the world. Joyce brings deep experience and optimism to the challenge of protecting the people, property, and purpose of small businesses. She is the co-author of the forthcoming book, The Resilience Advantage: A Small Business Guide to Preparing for Floods, Heatwaves, Wildfires, and Other Climate Disasters (September 2025).
Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joycecoffee/
Guest Website: https://www.climateresilienceconsulting.com/
Show Notes:
02:16 - Joyce Coffee Of Climate Resilience Consulting [02:17]
04:37 - Preparing The Right Resilience Plan [04:33]
09:37 - How To Prepare For Natural Disasters [09:27]
18:04 - Doing An Internal Cost-Benefit Analysis [17:50]
21:56 - Why Relying On Federal Resources And Insurance Is A Bad Idea [21:10]
28:07 - Addressing The Rising Cost Of Energy [27:50]
32:59 - Prepare For Risks By Starting With Smaller Costs [32:42]
38:01 - The Right Way To Handle Insurance Contracts [37:31]
46:01 - Using Generative AI With Utmost Care [45:26]
50:40 - Answering Rapid-Fire Questions [50:04]
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56 min

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

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Care More Be Better, invites you to care more so we can create a better world together. We amplify the voices of environmentalists, activists, health and nutrition gurus, scientists, and leading experts who seek to make the world a better place. Over the course of more than 250 interview episodes, you'll hear from experts like Jean-Michel Cousteau, Paul Hawken, Nina Simons, Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, Captain Liz Clark, Dr. William Li, Miyoko Schinner, John Roulac, Chef Babette Davis, Kelly Reyerson (@glyphosategirl), Donna Grantis and many more. These global change agents and activists create positive impacts and encourage us to think globally while also acting locally. Listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, on our website, and on most major podcast platforms.