Curious why delicious chocolate has a high carbon footprint? From cacao's roots in the Amazon, its use as currency in Mesoamerica, to unique recipes and today's deforesting issues are the topic of this episode which includes a chocolate tasting of Rainforest Alliance and Fairtrade chocolate.

Ever wonder if your plastic is worth recycling? What happens to plastics when you recycle them and what are the types of plastic that are remade into small pellets? In this episode we dive into the often confusing world of plastics recycling and compare and contrast approaches where we live. We also cover the importance of three R's, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Is wellness a topic only for the well off? Do you need a membership at a fancy spa? How can you incorporate wellness into your everyday life for mental wellness and overall happiness? How can wellness techniques help with conflicts at work and in relationships in everyday life? Difficult life lessons will be shared in addition to experiences of unique wellness massage treatments and vacations in beautiful locales.