Chad's Climate Quest

In this powerful episode of Chad’s Climate Quest, Chad Frischmann sits down with environmental educator and creator of Queer Brown Vegan, Isaias Hernandez. Together, they explore the complex intersections of race, queerness, and environmental justice—and why mainstream climate movements often leave people like Isaias behind.

Isaias opens up about the challenges of being seen as a "legitimate" voice in climate science, the backlash they’ve faced, and how they’re using digital media to make climate education inclusive, emotional, and accessible. From eco-anxiety and burnout to queer ecology and creative joy, this conversation pulls no punches.

🔊 You’ll learn:

• What queer ecology actually means

• How social media is shaping climate literacy

• The hidden gatekeeping in climate organizations

• Why Isaias prefers education over "activism"

• A bold vision for inclusive, regenerative futures

This isn’t your usual climate conversation. And that’s exactly the point.

In this deeply insightful episode of Chad’s Climate Quest, visionary chef and regenerative food systems expert Charles Michel returns to explore a radical but elegant idea: that pleasure, not sacrifice, may be the key to solving climate change.Together, Chad and Charles dive into:• Why chocolate is one of the most destructive crops—and how it could become a climate solution• The concept of gastrophysics and how food shapes our perceptions, emotions, and ethics• The untapped potential of food education to transform public health, economics, and environmental outcomes• How regenerative supply chains can restore ecosystems while delivering joy• Why storytelling and sensory experience may be more powerful than facts in shifting consumer behaviorThis episode will change the way you think about food, climate, and the power of human experience. It’s a call to reimagine not just what we eat, but how and why we eat it.👉 Subscribe to join Chad’s Climate Quest and meet the planetary thinkers building a regenerative future. https://www.regenintel.earth/#ClimateSolutions #RegenerativeFood #Gastrophysics #CharlesMichel #ClimateAction #SustainableLiving #ChadsClimateQuest #FoodSystems

What does it mean to reimagine power, participation, and governance in the age of climate crisis? In this episode, Chad Frischmann is joined by Benjamin Life, Co-Founder of OpenCivics, for a deep dive into systemic innovation and the structures needed to build a regenerative future.

Together, they explore:
🌍 What it means to be a commoner in today’s world
⚙️ How decentralized technologies like DAOs can support civic engagement
🏞️ Why bioregional governance may be the key to planetary resilience
💡 How we move beyond extractive economies toward thriving local systems

Benjamin shares a powerful vision of unrivalrous collaboration, ecological stewardship, and a future where everyone has a role in shaping a better world.

🎙️ Learn more at opencivics.co
🌱 Discover more regenerative solutions at https://www.regenintel.earth/

In this episode of Chad’s Climate Quest, Chad Frischmann is joined by visionary leader Meg Pagani for a powerful conversation about redefining leadership, power, and imagination in a time of global transformation.

Together, they explore:

• Why power and purpose must be reimagined for a regenerative future

• How the invisible forces within us — like fear, hope, and imagination — shape visible change

• The importance of meeting people where they are to create real, lasting system transformation

• Why authentic leadership grounded in empathy and integrity matters more than ever

• How reconnecting with nature, community, and creativity can guide a new era of leadership

Meg shares deeply personal insights from her journey as an entrepreneur, artist, and activist, offering inspiration for anyone seeking to lead with courage, compassion, and creativity.

"If we can't imagine a better world, we'll never build it."

Tune in for an inspiring exploration of how we move beyond broken systems — not through heroes or saviors, but through everyday leaders embracing power as a force for healing and regeneration.

👉 Follow Chad’s Climate Quest for more conversations with the thinkers, builders, and dreamers shaping a better tomorrow.

#RegenerativeLeadership #MegPagani #ChadsClimateQuest #Imagination #ClimateSolutions #SystemChange

In this episode of Chad’s Climate Quest, Chad sits down with David Carlin, former Head of Risk for the UN Environment Programme's Finance Initiative, to unpack how global financial institutions are navigating the climate crisis—and where they’re falling short. David introduces a brand-new framework for understanding climate impact finance, explores how markets can become levers for regeneration, and challenges the limits of "sustainability" as a goal. From the Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) to the credit card metaphor of planetary debt, this conversation is equal parts sobering and empowering.

If you're curious about how finance can drive systemic change—or wondering what it means to go beyond greenwashing—this is a must-listen.

Saad Amer is not your typical climate activist. He’s a Harvard-trained environmental justice advocate, co-founder of Plus1Vote, a United Nations consultant, an expert reviewer for the IPCC — and yes, he’s also appeared in Vogue.

In this episode of Chad’s Climate Quest, Chad Frischmann sits down with Saad for a dynamic conversation on how climate action intersects with culture, fashion, politics, and science. Together, they unpack why we need more glamor in the climate movement, how activism actually creates systemic change, and why youth voter turnout may be one of our most underutilized climate solutions.

You’ll hear:

• Why Saad proudly calls himself an “activist” — and why that still matters

• How beauty, social media, and storytelling can help us reach beyond the climate echo chamber

• The emotional toll of activism and how young leaders can protect their joy and energy

• A bold vision for a regenerative, equitable future — and how we can get there

💬 “This isn’t just about stopping emissions. This is about transforming everything — and doing it fabulously.”

🔗 Explore more at RegionIntel.Earth
🌍 Produced in collaboration with Better Worlds

Tags:climate justice, Saad Amer, youth activism, regenerative economy, climate solutions, voting and climate, Chad Frischmann, Better Worlds, sustainability podcast, environmental justice, IPCC, UN climate

Why do so many people struggle to take action on climate change, even when they care deeply? In this episode of Chad’s Climate Quest, host Chad Frischmann sits down with Dr. Renée Lertzman, a leading psychologist and strategist, to explore the emotional and psychological dimensions of the climate crisis.

Dr. Lertzman unpacks why fear, anxiety, and even apathy can paralyze us—and how we can transform those feelings into action. Drawing from her decades of research and work with organizations like Google and the World Wildlife Fund, she shares practical tools for building resilience, navigating climate grief, and inspiring action without burnout.

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
✔️ Why climate anxiety and eco-grief are real—and how to manage them
✔️ The psychological reasons people disengage from climate action
✔️ How fear-based messaging can backfire—and what works better
✔️ How to foster emotional resilience in yourself and your community
✔️ Why organizations need to integrate psychology into their climate strategies
✔️ Dr. Lertzman’s vision for a world where psychological awareness drives climate action
💬 Have thoughts on this episode? Let us know!

🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned:
📢 Follow Dr. Renée Lertzman:🌐 Website: https://reneelertzman.com/?ref=betterworlds.com📺 Project Inside Out: https://reneelertzman.com/project-inside-out/?ref=betterworlds.com🔥 More from Chad’s Climate Quest:🎧 Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BQEMslkKenjZ6xk5aZxsV?si=8b7b82b6c9944e69

🌱 Learn more about Regen Intel: ⁠https://www.regenintel.earth/?ref=betterworlds.comFollow RegenIntel at:Instagram: @regenintel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/regenerative-intelligence Follow Chad at:Instagram: @chadonclimate LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadfrischmann

🎧 Available on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Your Favorite Podcast App

#ClimateChange #ClimateAnxiety #Psychology #RegenerativeFuture #Sustainability #ChadsClimateQuest

In this episode of Chad’s Climate Quest, host Chad Frischmann sits down with Danijel Višević, founding partner of World Fund, Europe’s largest climate tech venture capital firm. From shaping climate narratives as a journalist to advising world leaders and now funding breakthrough technologies, Danijel shares how impact investing is driving the transition to a regenerative economy.

watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/xpDRlGk67xk

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ How venture capital is evolving to tackle the climate crisis
✅ Why regeneration is the next big shift in finance
✅ The urgency of decarbonization vs. long-term solutions
✅ The biggest opportunities in climate tech investment today
✅ How World Fund evaluates investments for real climate impact

🌱 Key Takeaways:

• The Climate Performance Potential (CPP) framework – how to measure real impact
• Why profit and planet can go hand in hand
• How financial markets are shifting toward green investments
• The role of collaboration in venture capital to accelerate change

📢 Listen Now & Join the Climate Investing Revolution!

🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations on climate solutions, impact investing, and regenerative innovation!

#ClimateTech #ImpactInvesting #RegenerativeFinance #GreenVentureCapital #WorldFund #ClimateSolutions #SustainableInvestment #RegenerativeEconomy #Decarbonization #FutureOfFinance

How can businesses integrate sustainability into their DNA and move beyond ESG compliance toward true regeneration? In this episode of Chad’s Climate Quest, host Chad Frischmann welcomes Julia Zhou, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Tidal Impact, to explore the evolving landscape of corporate sustainability. Julia is also President of the Sigma Squared Society.

Julia discusses:✔️ Why ESG ratings don’t always tell the full story✔️ The importance of embedding impact into corporate strategy✔️ How businesses can transition from extractive to regenerative models✔️ The role of leadership in driving sustainable transformation✔️ Rethinking economic success beyond billion-dollar unicorns

This conversation is a must-listen for leaders, investors, and changemakers seeking to align business success with planetary well-being.

🔗 Connect with Tidal Impact: tidalimpact.io🔗 Learn more about Region Intel: regenintel.earth

📢 If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to Chad’s Climate Quest wherever you get your podcasts!

#Sustainability #ESG #RegenerativeLeadership #ImpactInvesting #SustainableBusiness #ClimateAction #BusinessForGood

In this episode of Chad’s Climate Quest, host Chad Frischmann sits down with Marc Buckley, a regenerative futurist, ecological economist, and global food systems reformist, to explore how shifting our collective mindset can empower billions to embrace a regenerative future.

Marc shares his journey—from his early influences in nature to his work shaping global policy, including the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the emerging Resilient Development Goals (RDGs). Together, Chad and Marc unpack the barriers that prevent people from imagining a thriving, regenerative future and discuss how we can align institutions, economic systems, and individual actions to create real, systemic change.

Key topics include:
🌍 The power of imagination in solving the climate crisis
🌱 The transition from sustainability to regeneration
🏛️ Why institutions struggle to drive systemic change
⚡ The exponential impact of regenerative thinking
🤝 How selfless service (Seva) can transform our world

If we want a future that works for everyone, we need to redefine how we live, work, and develop our planet. Join us for an inspiring conversation about unlocking human potential and designing a world where both people and nature can flourish.

🎧 Tune in now and take the first step in shifting your mindset toward regeneration.

Watch the video version

Find out more and apply for a cohort at:

regenintel.earth/education