Conspiracy of Goodness Podcast

John Sabraw is an artist whose work has captured the interest of TIME Magazine. Together with Dr. Guy Feefle, he is transforming toxic mining waste into beautiful paint pigments, showing us how we can heal the environment through creativity and community—and how teamwork makes problem-solving not just effective, but amazingly fun.

00:00 – Intro & Welcome

04:32 – Historical Context of Ohio’s Pollution Problem

12:00 - The Project’s Origins

17:02 - Discovering Pollution and Creating Pigments

25:54 – Break

29:13 – Managing Patience and Group Collaboration

33:44 – The Importance of a Diverse Skill Set in Collaboration

40:19 – Creating a 3D Printed Sculpture Garden

45:18 – Collaboration and Its Potential

51:08 – The Fun and Adventure in Solving Large-Scale Problems

55:00 – Final Reflections on the Importance of Perspective

58:12 – Closing

Whether you just want to like the way you look in photos, or just want to feel better in your own skin, body image expert and best-selling author Teri Hofford has the tools to lift you up. With her warm, refreshingly honest personality and insightful tips, she’ll help us celebrate ALL our unique shapes and sizes. Expect a few eye-opening moments, and a whole lot of real talk about breaking down those pesky beauty standards.

Chapters

00:00 – Intro & Welcome

03:39 – Meaning Behind Body Image

10:35 – Curiosity: The Antidote to Judgement

15:29 – Break

17:45 – The Purpose of the Body

21:30 – The Selfie Exercise

27:57 – Quick Judgement

30:50 – Look at Yourself in the Mirror

37:50 – The Gap Between Expectation and Reality

42:15 – Your Body Is Not a Trend

44:57 – Issues With the Body Positivity Movement

51:37 – Biases Towards Others

55:34 – Be Aware of Your Limiting Beliefs

1:00:03 – Closing

Kendra Bergman is the founder of Coastal Connections, an amazing organization protecting the coastal habitats in Indian River County, Florida—with a special focus on sea turtle conservation. Bergman and her 150 dedicated volunteers not only educate the community, but also organize hands-on conservation trips—including journeys to Costa Rica, to safeguard sea turtles there.

Chapters

00:00 – Intro & Welcome

03:25 – Sea Turtle Nest Excavation Story

06:28 – Conservation Challenges and Success Stories

11:28 – Coastal Monitoring and Florida's Conservation Network

16:20 – Sea Turtle Nesting Process and Hatchlings 

25:38 – Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Plastic Pollution Initiatives

41:14 – Break

43:30 – Costa Rica Sea Turtle Advocacy

50:17 – Data-Driven Conservation and Future Plans

1:06:05 – Closing

00:00 – Intro & Welcome

03:11 – The Overview Effect

05:47 – Daily Life on the Space Shuttle

07:39 – Crew Collaboration and Problem Solving

12:38 – Preparing for Mars: The Next Frontier

15:21 – Human 2.0 and Emotional Evolution

22:50 – Break

25:06 – Art in Space: Painting with Watercolors

30:36 – Cosmic Reflections: Returning Home

32:55 – Earthing and Grounding on Planet Earth

41:55 – Hope for the Future: Intelligent Life and Environmental Stewardship

53:35 – Closing

Taylor Zehren, one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30, is the visionary co-founder of a startup that forms a key link in our ability to create a world with no waste—and her company Wasted* is literally starting at the bottom of the problem. Thanks to her innovations, we all may someday be using a system that turns our own bodies’ waste into a remarkable circular resource stream. 

00:00 – Intro & Welcome

02:18 – Potties with Purpose

05:43 – The Creation of Wasted*

11:43 – What Does Wasted* Do?

15:30 – The Circular Economy

20:20 – Break

22:35 – Dealing with Taboos of Human Waste

27:25 – Update Waste Management Infrastructures

29:25 – Benefits of Innovating in Vermont

33:44 – Regenerative Agriculture

36:15 – Educating Others

39:20 – Taylor’s Original Courage

34:54 – The Power of Community

46:56 – How You Can Help

52:03 – Closing

Frank White is renowned for coining the term "overview effect," the concept describing the profound and transformative experience astronauts have when they view Earth from space, recognizing its fragility and interconnectedness. He has dedicated his career to highlighting the potential benefits of living and learning beyond our planet, and his work underscores the fascinating advancements possible through space exploration. For everyday people like you and I, the overview effect can vastly improve our collective consciousness and global perspective.

Dr. Pamela Ayo Yetunde is a visionary Pastoral Counselor, author, and Community Dharma Leader with a Doctorate in Theology and a passion for community care. Dr. Yetunde provides a unique approach to healing our perspectives, blending spirituality, psychology, and social justice to create some practical insights we can use in everyday life to strengthen ourselves, and the bonds within our communities.

*Chapters*

00:00 – Intro & Welcome

02:44 – Interdependence

09:30 – Find Compassion Towards Yourself

15:26 – Break

17:41 – Grace

23:29 – How to Be Resilient

28:00 – Tips for Conflict Resolution with Others

34:00 – Recognize Your Limiting Beliefs

39:00 – Origin of Original Courage

45:59 – Who Should You Give Your Attention To?

52:12 – Closing

00:00 – Intro & Welcome

02:35 – Cheldin’s Origin Story

05:22 – Scream Your Dream

07:06 – The Importance of Storytelling

10:51 – The Unique Equation

14:06 – Embracing Strengths and Weaknesses

18:07 – Tattoo and Sticker Goals

22:02 – Highlight Reel

24:40 – Simplifying Your Message

28:22 – The Power of Repetition

31:05 – The Power of Positivity

34:36 – Creating an Online Presence

38:19 – Break

40:37 – Q&A: Selling vs. Telling

46:03 – Networking and Storytelling

52:02 – Final Thoughts and Takeaways

54:48 – Audience Questions

1:00:57 – Outro

00:00 – Intro & Welcome

02:15 – Why Dirt is Good

11:15 – Break

13:31 – Are Probiotics Useful?

20:25 – Individualized Medicine

31:03 – The Gut-Brain Connection

38:24 – Dirt Enhances Immune Systems

41:40 – Closing

Flint Sparks is both a Zen teacher and Licensed Psychologist of 40 years, and today he shares some very practical but transformative practices, blending Eastern philosophy with Western psychology to navigate life's challenges. We talk about the barriers we might be unknowingly putting up against our own happiness, and how we can break them down to give ourselves boost of clarity and connection.