Protect All Life

Award-winning journalist and author Justine van der Leun joins the podcast to discuss her book, Unreasonable Women, and the systemic reality of criminalized survival in America. 

She breaks down three cases of domestic violence survivors who fought back or were coerced into crimes, exposing how courts often punish women for failing to perform femininity or absorb abuse.

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In this episode, terrain-based naturopath Nicky Leach breaks down the fundamental differences between germ theory and terrain theory.

The conversation explores how toxicity, nutrient deficiencies, and unresolved emotional stagnation shape physical health, offering a refreshing look at how to support the body's natural capacity to heal.

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Check out Nicky's website: https://knowthyhealing.com/
Listen to Know Thy Healing Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@knowthyhealing 

Part two of this conversation with Roy Granger from Seeds of Succession unpacks common misconceptions about desertification, human ecology, and novel ecosystems. Roy breaks down his practical approach to land stewardship and explores how ecological restoration connects to inner spiritual growth and active community care.

Plus, Roy shared with us his recipe for making lactic acid bacteria: 

To prepare Lactic Acid Bacteria Serum (LABS), first ferment starchy rice wash water in a dark, cool place for 1–2 days until it smells slightly sweet. Then, combine 1 part of this fermented rice water with 8 to 10 parts milk and let it sit for about 24 hours to separate into solid curds and a clear liquid whey, which is your usable LABS.

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Visit Roy's website: https://www.seedsofsuccession.org/

Learn more about the work of Neal Spackman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T39QHprz-x8

Books about permaculture:https://www.amazon.com/shop/protectalllifepodcast/list/3V1SIS7K7J986?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d&ccs_id=2ee7b0c3-6c80-461e-afa3-06d285905a38

Documentary on Bill Mollison, "The Father of Permaculture": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYlgBCA6ou0

In this episode of Protect All Life, Claudia Green sits down with high-desert permaculturist Roy Granger of Seeds of Succession to explore how human stewardship can regenerate even the most degraded landscapes. 

Roy shares his journey of building a thriving farm in the Mojave Desert, challenging the myth of water scarcity and rethinking our relationship with nature. Tune in to learn how permaculture principles, native plant systems, and working with local ecosystems offer a powerful, hopeful vision for the future of our planet.

Follow Roy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seedsofsuccession/

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Visit Roy's website: https://www.seedsofsuccession.org/

Books about permaculture: https://www.amazon.com/shop/protectalllifepodcast/list/3V1SIS7K7J986?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_d&ccs_id=2ee7b0c3-6c80-461e-afa3-06d285905a38

Documentary on Bill Mollison, "The Father of Permaculture": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYlgBCA6ou0

Claudia sits down with Shayde to explore how welcoming heavy emotions like grief and discomfort can expand our capacity for a truly vibrant, authentic life. Together, they dive into the wisdom of life’s natural cycles, challenging the status quo to envision a world driven by presence, radical freedom, and genuine human connection.

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Claudia and Jordan discuss how modern shopping culture is designed to keep us buying, why our homes and closets can become overwhelming, and how individual choices still matter in the fight to protect life on earth.

They also explore hopeful solutions like thrifting, outfit repeating, repairing clothes, sharing within community, choosing better materials, and aligning purchases with personal values.

Follow Jordan: https://www.instagram.com/jordanrosenewhite/

Shop Jordan's closet: https://poshmark.com/closet/thetshirtalbum

Thrift on ThredUp: https://www.thredup.com/

Watch 'The True Cost': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwp0Bx0awoE

Catch up on environmental news: https://earth.org/

Watch Jordan's favorite anti-consumerism channel: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@dbalemon⁩  

Claudia Green sits down with NeftalÍ, co-founder of Holyoke Collective and I-Collective, to explore how food, culture, and indigenous knowledge can be powerful tools for community healing and resistance.

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Donate to Reforestation in Oaxaca: https://www.proyectorosenda.com/donate

Proyecta Rosenda: https://www.instagram.com/proyectorosenda/?hl=en

Holyoke Collective: https://www.instagram.com/holyokecollective/?hl=en

I-Collective: https://www.instagram.com/i_collective_/?hl=en

Shop books by Molly O'Neill: https://www.amazon.com/shop/protectalllifepodcast/list/25Q1X28PPI2KD?ref_=aipsflist

Listen to talks by Ricardo Salvador: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCjPBvO8gMKj9ocncA2LvSFoUYyiMMPdr

Follow Nephi Craig: https://www.instagram.com/nephi_craig/

Order "Our Knives Will Save Us" by Nephi Craig: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/752317/our-knives-will-save-us-by-nephi-craig/

Building a Better World Starts with an Idea.

In the first episode of the Protect All Life Podcast, host Claudia Green shares the philosophy behind the show's mission and explores what it means to view the world through the lens of protecting all life. From Indigenous wisdom and our relationship with nature to the systems that shape our health, communities, and future, this conversation lays the foundation for imagining a more connected and compassionate world.