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July 05, 2018 E043: Reducing Food Waste and Saving the Planet with Imperfect Produce
Did you know that one in five fruits and vegetables are considered too ugly for grocery stores, meaning that billions of pounds of fresh fruits and veggies every year never make it to a store and will most likely not get eaten? And more so, that actually 40 % of all food that is produced gets thrown away? And from an environmental point of view, the food we waste is responsible for roughly 8 percent of all global emissions. YIKES!
But, like with any alarming facts like these, there’s room for positivity and solutions. So get ready to learn a thing or two about food; how you can get better at making the most of what you buy, how to make sure you don’t shop too much in the first place, and how to support ways that those “ugly” produces find a home. According to Project Drawdown (scientific research led by Paul Hawken), reducing food waste is number 3 on the list of the 100 most efficient ways of reducing global warming, so step up your game and get to action with your food!
Reilly Brock is a content manager for Imperfect Produce, and amazing company that sources ugly and surplus fruits and vegetables that would be thrown away, and deliver them to people’s doors.
Some things we will cover in this episode with Reilly are:
- What you can do right now to help us move into a less wasteful food society
- Why you should “shop your fridge and pantry” before you make it to the store
- The beautiful challenge of buying “just enough”
- The science behind composting and why it is so important
- Why you should start pickling your food
- Learning how to experiment in the kitchen and how to use the whole part of your vegetable and fruit
Imperfect Produce and I really want you to try out this awesome service so they are offering all Hey Change listeners 40 % off their first box with the code HEYCHANGE - all in one word.
Check out Imperfect Produce at https://www.imperfectproduce.com
Follow them on Instagram for lots of tips and funny content: https://www.instagram.com/imperfectproduce/
If you like my show, please don’t forget to leave a quick review and subscribe on iTunes and make sure to follow me on Instagram for lots of positive Eco-Warrior tips and updates on the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresebengtsson/ - or find me via the hashtag #heychange
1 hr 4 min
June 21, 2018 E037: From Chubby Kid to Vegan Model - Self-Empowerment, Food & Compassionate Living
In today’s episode with vegan model and social influencer Brad we talk a lot about (plant-based) foods, of course, but even more so about the impact food has on us and Planet Earth. Brad shares his story about growing up an unhealthy, lost, and chubby kid and how he one day decided to take matters in his own hands and start loosing weight. The reason? Simple, he wanted to attract that pretty girl in school! But the path it lead him down had a much greater impact on his life than he first might have thought.

What we’ll cover today is the importance of self-empowerment and of choosing a lifestyle that will make you both feel and look good. We talk about how what might seem like vain reasons at first, will actually catalyze you into a new version of yourself - a self-loving, self-empowered and humble you, who will one day be the one who helps and empowers others. Brad also gives his best advice on how to take on something as scary as going plant-based, and how it’s all about a marathon and not a sprint.

Brad is a former chubby and timid kid turned fit international male model represented throughout the US. His relationship with food has greatly impacted his life from a young age and in 2017, Brad decided to start weaning himself off meat as a way to find inner peace with the world around him. Today, Brad is purely plant based and shares his story and expertise to inspire others to obtain a physically, mentally, and spiritually healthier life.

Read Brad's Ebook for free: https://www.bradleyjarryd.com/resources/
Instagram: @The_Bradass

Stay connected, say hi!
Website: www.heychange.net
IG: @HeyChange_Podcast
Host: @AnneThereseBengtsson
Website: www.heychangepodcast.com
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychange_podcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeP1VPMQbXP13C-r4re_HUg
Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/

Music produced by Jackson Whalan
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 hr 11 min
June 21, 2018 E042: From Chubby Kid to Vegan Model - Self-Empowerment, Food & Compassionate Living
In today’s episode with vegan model and social influencer Brad we talk a lot about (plant-based foods), of course, but even more so about the impact food has on us and our place here on Earth. Brad shares his story about growing up an unhealthy, lost, and chubby kid and how he one day decided to take matters in his own hands and start loosing weight. The reason? Simple, he wanted to attract that pretty girl in school, but the path it lead him down had a much greater impact on his life than he may first might have thought.
What we’ll cover today is the importance of self-empowerment and of choosing a lifestyle that will make you both feel and look good. We talk about how what might seem like vain reasons at first, will actually catelize you into a new version of yourself - a self-loving, self-empowered and humble you - who will one day be the one who helps and empowers others.
Brad also gives his best advice on how to take on something as scary as going plant-based, and how it’s all about a marathon and not a sprint. It’s about making little wins so that your self-esteem grows, and understanding that you have the ability and the information to change at any time. Brad is not an expert on the subject nor am I, but we are both two self-empowered soul who found our peace with the world from adapting to a vegan life.
Who is Brad?
Brad is a former chubby and timid kid turned fit international male model represented throughout the US. His relationship with food has greatly impacted his life from a young age and in 2017, Brad decided to start weaning himself off meat as a way to find inner peace with the world around him. Today, Brad is purely plant based and shares his story and expertise to inspire others to obtain a physically, mentally, and spiritually healthier life.
Read Brad's Ebook for free: https://www.bradleyjarryd.com/resources/
Follow Brad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_bradass/
Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/annetheresebengtsson
Visit my blog and website: www.heychange.net
1 hr 11 min
June 07, 2018 E036 - Getting to ACTION - How to start your Plant-Based journey TODAY
If the previous solo episode was all about the why's and how's to going vegan, this one really about one thing: Getting to action.

Because how do you close that knowledge-to-action-gap and how do you actually get started with the change you told yourself you want to do? I totally get why this is hard and, honestly, that's why this episode is about just that. My mission with this episode is to leave you feeling empowered, excited and ready to finally take that leap. Let your plant-based journey begin!!

What we will cover in this episode:
1. Why change is overwhelming and hard but how we can get past that
2. The biggest mistake most people do when wanting to start a new chapter in their lives
3. Easy steps to get started - today
4. How to listen to your body and figure out your own metabolism
5. A few things to think about when starting a plant-based journey.

Stay connected, say hi!
Website: www.heychange.net
IG: @HeyChange_Podcast
Host: @AnneThereseBengtsson
Website: www.heychangepodcast.com
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychange_podcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeP1VPMQbXP13C-r4re_HUg
Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/

Music produced by Jackson Whalan
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
35 min
June 07, 2018 E041 - Getting to ACTION - How to start your Plant-Based journey TODAY
It’s time for vegan solo episode number 2 and this episode is really about one thing: getting to action. How do you close that knowledge-to-action-gap and how do you actually get started with the change you told yourself you want to do? I totally get why this is hard and honestly - this is why I’m here!! This is literally what this podcast is about; about learning how to leap into the unknown and embrace change! And I’m super stoked about what this episode turned into be…
So, my one mission with this episode then is to leave you feeling empowered, excited and ready to finally make that start. I know I’m putting some weight on my shoulders here but I could need a little challenge so challenge accepted! And now it’s just you and me, in this space somewhere in the Universe where we decide to let this lesson take place, and my aim is to go straight through your skin and into that little button inside, and press it so that we can turn you on!!
What we will cover in this episode:
1. Why change is overwhelming and hard but how we can get past that
2. The biggest mistake most people do when wanting to start a new chapter in their lives
3. Easy steps to get started - today
4. How to listen to your body and figure out your own metabolism
5. A few things to think about when starting a plant-based journey
I’m so excited to get started on this one guys so let’s jump right in!
Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/annetheresebengtsson
Visit my blog and website: www.heychange.net
35 min
May 30, 2018 E035 - Empower Your Wardrobe - Change Your Life! The Art of Simplifying with Nina from ADAY
Empower your wardrobe - change your life. This is a podcast episode about the power of dressing for success but maybe in a we haven’t thought about it before; bit’s all about embracing simplicity and comfort and to do so in a chic and sustainable way!

In today’s episode with Nina Faulhaber, learn why investing in smart, versatile “uniforms” will create that headspace you need to fully develop into your most powerful girl boss (wisdom stolen from no-one but Mr Obama himself), how we’re about to make textiles from seaweed, and why no-one but you should determine the clothes that you wear.

Sources mentioned:
The Accessory Junkie: www.theasseccoryjunkie.com
Posh Mark: www.poshmark.com
Rent the Runway: www.renttherunway.com
Kelp Jerky (Seaweed Farming): https://akua.co

Website: www.thisisaday.com
Instagram: @thisisaday & @NinaFaulhaber

Stay connected, say hi!
Website: www.heychange.net
IG: @HeyChange_Podcast
Host: @AnneThereseBengtsson
Website: www.heychangepodcast.com
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychange_podcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeP1VPMQbXP13C-r4re_HUg
Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/

Music produced by Jackson Whalan
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
45 min
May 16, 2018 E034: How to be a Stubborn Climate Optimist with 2020T
Are you tired of hearing all the negative facts about our the environment? Do you, like me, feel like there must be some positive news out there to go after and share? And lastly, do you want to feel good about who you are and the choices that you make and still be able to fully enjoy all that society has to offer? Then, my friend, I think it’s time you become a Stubborn Climate Optimist!

So what does being a Stubborn Climate Optimist actually mean? In today’s episode with Jessica Donohue from 2020T, an organization on a mission to bring positive and empowering conversation around global warming and the future of our planet, we cover that and lots more. We talk about how to be provocative in a good way and how to start those important conversations with people that will move us in the right direction. Are you an Eco-Warrior? Are ready to finally claim that title and to wear it with pride? Then let’s jump right into this episode and get excited about how to work for our precious planet in the happy, fun and empowering way!

Buy a Climate Optimist T-Shirt here: www.2020t.us
Instagram: @ContinuosCreative Jessica: @Donohue_j

Stay connected, say hi!
Website: www.heychange.net
IG: @HeyChange_Podcast
Host: @AnneThereseBengtsson
Website: www.heychangepodcast.com
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychange_podcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeP1VPMQbXP13C-r4re_HUg
Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/

Music produced by Jackson Whalan
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
44 min
May 10, 2018E033: My Personal Journey to a Plant-Based Life - the Magic & the Confusion
Here's one I haven't done in a while - a solo episode! In this episode I've decided to share my personal journey to a plant-based life and what I've dealt with through all of that; the why's behind it, the magic that came with it, but also a lot of the confusion when I first started out. Because the thing is that's it's easy to forget how hard things were on an early stage and how confusing it can be when you first start out.

When I first thought about going vegan four years ago I was as far away from that lifestyle as you can possibly be. I was a gym junky downing protein-shakes like my life depended on it and I counted every calorie that I ate. No-one in my family or in my group of friends were vegans or even vegetarian and I had never been introduced to the idea of living a plant-based life. But by changing one habit at the time and by asking for help I made it happen in only three months and I can *HONESTLY* say that since that day my life hasn't been the same. So this episode is a way for me to share my journey in order to hopefully be able to help you start yours.

Mentioned in the episode:
Plant-Based vs Vegan - what's the difference?
My story - how I went from omnivore to vegan in only 3 months
Unexpected gains!!!
How to deal with change
Forget "perfect" - strive to be The Conscious Consumer

Stay connected, say hi!
Website: www.heychange.net
IG: @HeyChange_Podcast
Host: @AnneThereseBengtsson
Website: www.heychangepodcast.com
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychange_podcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeP1VPMQbXP13C-r4re_HUg
Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/

Music produced by Jackson Whalan
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
44 min
April 09, 2018 E032: Saving The World through Fashion with Wildlife Works
Can we save the World through Fashion? Yes. Now let's talk about how. This is an episode of hope and empowerment; hope of making the world a better place, and bringing the empowerment to you by helping you understand how you can be part of making that happen. Because what does it mean to offset your carbon footprint? And what’s the most effective ways that we, the consumers, can make small changes to help move our world in a different way? How much are our daily habits really affecting global warming and could we possible help slow it down?

In today’s talk with Joyce Hu, one of the Co-Founders of the Sustainable Fashion Alliance in San Francisco and also the Marketing and Creative Director at the global organization Wildlife Works, we talk about how to make the world a better place and how to do so through business and fashion. So is there actually hope for the future and can fashion help us lead a revolution for good? Tune into to get inspired and to learn a thing or two about carbon credits, slow consumerism, mindful living and how to make a huge impact on the global economy with the money you spend!

Show notes
Read the book by Lynne Twist about how to give soul to money: http://soulofmoney.org
Take online course "awakening your dreamer" and feel inspired to change the world with Pachamama: https://www.pachamama.org/engage/awakening-the-dreamer

Website: www.wildlifeworks.com & www.marlinray.com & www.sustainablefashionalliance.com
Instagram: @JoyceHuBerry

Stay connected, say hi!
Website: www.heychange.net
IG: @HeyChange_Podcast
Host: @AnneThereseBengtsson
Website: www.heychangepodcast.com
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychange_podcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeP1VPMQbXP13C-r4re_HUg
Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/

Music produced by Jackson Whalan
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
45 min
March 26, 2018E031: Self-Love & Ethical Weddings - How to Spend Your Most Precious Moments in a Meaninful Way
“Ethical weddings do not mean ugly weddings. I want them to be fearsome and show style!”

Today we're talking to the passionate and inspiring entrepreneur Praise Santos. She's a wedding photographer and story-teller with a huge passion for ethical living, and when she felt a disconnect in her believes and the work she was doing, she decided to piece two and two together and create a whole new market; ethical weddings.

Things we cover in this episode:
Ethical Weddings – What does it mean and what would it look like? (No worries – we’re talking super sexy and glamorous still!)
Self-Love and Body Image – How can we overcome our inner judgmental voice and learn to love ourselves just as is?
How to implement your passions into your professions and find loopholes in the market to do what you love.
How to trust the journey and knowing that sometimes things will happen in it’s own pace, and that that is good.
Tips on how to start your own entrepreneurial journey – Embracing the little steps and how that is what’s gonna change your world and the big one.

Website: www.ethical-weddings.com
Instagram: @Praaaise , @EthicalWeddings

Stay connected, say hi!
Website: www.heychange.net
IG: @HeyChange_Podcast
Host: @AnneThereseBengtsson
Website: www.heychangepodcast.com
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heychange_podcast/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeP1VPMQbXP13C-r4re_HUg
Host: https://www.instagram.com/annetheresegennari/

Music produced by Jackson Whalan
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
45 min

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