It has long been a pressing issue that humans are destroying themselves by living unsustainably on this planet, but the good news is there is still hope that we can change. In today’s episode, Sarah talks about the lessons she has been giving her kids at home about the magic of the universe and how they point to the urgent issues humanity is facing. Our host and her kids recently watched David Attenborough’s A Life On Our Planet, which acts as a reminder of the beauty and magic of biodiversity on this planet as well as the importance of treating our environment more kindly. However, as Sarah reminds us today, the earth is strong enough to survive and outlive humans — it is ourselves who we truly threaten with our damaging practices. Sarah goes on to share a few of the ways that she has made some changes in her habits toward the goal of living in more harmony with the planet. She also gives listeners some tips for practices that they can implement in their lives to begin to reverse the damage that has been done. Remember, it is still possible for us to change and create a future where humans are alive and well on this planet. Tune in today for a message of caution, practical steps, and most importantly, hope.

Key Points From This Episode:

• The profound beauty of our planet and the biodiversity it can sustain. 
• The interconnectedness between humans, the earth, and everything in the universe.
• Negative versus positive media, and the importance of believing humans can be better.
• The idea that the earth will survive; the task of humans is to save humanity.
• A suggestion to watch A Life On Our Planet, which explores these themes.
• The need to face up to what we are doing to the earth and make a plan to stop.
• Human-made systems that don’t make it easy for us to recycle and treat the planet better.
• Steps Sarah and her family are taking to reduce environmental destruction.
• Tips for becoming a more active participant in the move toward sustainability.
• The notion that reversing the damage we have done is still possible.
• Practices that are unsustainable such as having more than two kids and using palm oil.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Sarah Southwell on LinkedIn

GroWise Be Well

Blue Planet

A Life On Our Planet