Raising Kids, Naturally is a part of the EcoParent Podcast Network: https://www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts

This episode was generously sponsored by Orange Naturals. www.orangenaturals.com

About the Episode
Kyle and Sujane are co-founders of The Starfish, an organization which celebrates young environmental leaders by connecting them with a platform for storytelling and a community of change-makers. Our conversation flows around the importance of environmental stewardship for and by young people, and the value of head, heart and hands in that work.

Guest Bio & Links
Sujane Kandasamy, MSc., PhD is a planetary health focused knowledge translation scientist. She is passionate about the intersections between societal issues as they relate to planetary health, which she aims to bring to our education programs. Sujane enjoys working with youth on hands-on biology and biodiversity workshops and training educators on innovative ways to inspire communication and leadership skills in the classroom.

Kyle Empringham is a civic engagement specialist with a masters degree from Simon Fraser University’s School of Resource and Environmental Management. Kyle hopes to bring guidance and mentorship to The Starfish Canada as it grows and develops into a common source for youth engagement for Canadians. In his spare time, Kyle likes to swim, run and cycle (although has yet to attempt a triathlon).

https://thestarfish.ca/

Host Bio & Links
Leslie is a mother, doctor, and human who seeks to help individuals and communities reach their fullest potential. As a naturopathic doctor, Leslie will help you explore how your kids' health and wellbeing reciprocally intersect with the health of their communities and the planet, and offer practical strategies to optimize both.

http://lesliesolomonian.weebly.com/about-me.html

About the EcoParent Podcast Network
The EcoParent Podcast Network helps busy families live a healthier, greener lifestyle. Our host experts are imperfect, real, busy parents just like you who share ways to lower our collective carbon footprint and practical strategies that make a difference to your family’s health, the planet and to our children’s future. We offer raw, honest conversations and actionable advice across our six podcasts: pregnancy & birth, pediatric wellness, kids’ nutrition, green beauty, healthy home, and raising greener teens. Join us and get inspired to live a more sustainable, healthy life! www.ecoparent.ca/podcasts

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This program discusses ideas that sometimes run counter to what is considered typical, or perhaps even acceptable. We invite you to reflect on that before listening with impressionable people - interpret that as you will.

Partnerships
Audio magic on this episode was performed by Carlay Ream-Neal. This episode was edited by Emily Groleau.

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