Our Society | Jon Alba

Nathan Donley, is the Environmental Health Science Director at the Center for Biological Diversity. In this impactful episode, Nathan sheds light on the far-reaching consequences of pesticide use on both our environment and human well-being. Discover the alarming truths behind the chemicals sprayed on crops as Nathan unravels their impact on ecosystems and biodiversity. From the potential risks to pollinators and wildlife to the intricate links between pesticide residues and our food, this podcast uncovers the hidden dangers lurking within agricultural practices.

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Arnie-Tex is a BBQ pitmaster from Texas. On the podcast Arnie shares the story of how he fell in love with cooking and BBQ'ing. Arnie also talked about his journey on the BBQ competition trail and how it led him to creating 3 popular BBQ Rubs that are loved by many!

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It was a honor to speak with the powerful and motivational, Martha Salaya. Martha is a powerlifting athlete from the Houston, Texas area. Martha shared her fitness journey, what it was like being immersed in fitness and growing up in an hispanic household. Martha also shared her future plans of releasing a fitness app dedicated to lifting & exercising. Martha is a fun follow on IG - show her some love! ⬇️⬇️ https://www.instagram.com/marthasxox/

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Craig Miller is a 3rd generation dairy farmer at Mill-King Market & Creamery. Mill-King is based out of McGregor, Texas and they've been producing clean dairy since 1941! In this discussion, Craig shared the history behind his family's farm, and spoke of some intimate details regarding the dairy industry that many people don't know about. Mill-King offers Low-Temp pasteurized and non-homogenized dairy. You can even get your hands on Raw Dairy! Follow them below:

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Karis Tressel was naturopathic doctor, but felt compelled to reconnect with nature and her family, so she ditched the office life and became a farmer! Karis is the owner of the Old Farm Road located in Washington PA. In this episode Karis shared the details about switching careers, how she manages the farm and keeps up with her family. Karis is an awesome person, follow her story below. 

 

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Mariya is a model and aspiring actress living in California. Mariya shares how she overcame childhood trauma, and how she dreams of becoming an actress. Mariya also shares the details of an Extraterrestrial encounter that she experienced. Mariya is an amazing human being - give her a follow below!

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jayne Buxton, author of "The Great Plant Based Con." We delved into the health, and environmental impacts of a plant-based diet, as discussed in her book. Jayne shared some thought-provoking insights on the topic. It was a pleasure and honor speaking to Jayne. Follow and get her book below. 

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Annalisa Peace is with the Greater Edwards Aquifer Alliance. In this episode we talked about Texas Water Quality, general Texas Environmental pollution, and about an investigation the EPA is conducting on the TCEQ. 

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In this episode, we dive into the fascinating research paper by Filip Morys which sheds light on the link between obesity and Alzheimer's disease. Filip, a renowned researcher in the field, breaks down the findings of his study and explains how obesity shows the same brain degeneration as Alzheimer's.

 

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Brienna Smith, Chief Operating Officer of Return Home. Return Home is a business that is changing the way we think about end-of-life services, and in this conversation, we delve into their unique approach, including the innovative process of terramation, also known as human composting. Brienna shares insights into the benefits of this environmentally friendly approach to burial and how it aligns with Return Home's mission to create a more sustainable and compassionate approach to death care. We also discuss the history of burial and how Return Home is reimagining this ancient practice for the modern age.

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