SageTalking

You look for some information on a single topic and end up with 10.000 hits on the internet...

We all know that situation. But who is to know what is reliable and trustworthy information? Who has done the research you are looking at? Who has sponsored it and who may benefit from putting that information out there?

So many questions with sometimes not so clear answers, but at least we have Leonie Sontheimer with us today who will

 try to help us get a bit of insight into the research process of a journalist on climate topics and what we can implement in our own 

research to not feel completely overwhelmed by this stream of information.

Leonie tells us about her occupation as a journalist, how she came to combine environmentalism and journalism, her story in activism 

and which role the climate crisis has in her life.

Thank you everybody for listening💚

I appreciate your eager ears👋🏼

Cheers,

Stella

In this episode I am Talking to Anders the founder of agoodcompany which is a 100 % sustainable, social impact company from Sweden.

I myself have loved and trusted them for many years because they are completely transparent, thought-through and have the future in mind, aiming to change standards and create a positive impact.

We Talk about the sustainability in production, the use of local materials and by-products as well as up- and recycling materials to limit strain on the environment as much as possible.

Anders tells us about his personal awakening to the impacts of the climate crisis and how agoodcompany came to be.

He shares his and the company's vision and mission as well as his thoughts on individual and corporate responsibility and the policy changes and guidelines for businesses that he would find important to come to play.

Since Anders has children himself he also shares his feelings on the future of this planet and what his personal motivation is to change narratives.

Go check out agoodcompany and read through their statements on the website.

It is worth a look!

Thank you for listening💚

I appreciate your eager ears

Cheers,

Stella

If you have never listened to "The Overview Effect with James Perrin" - then you definitely should.

His podcast includes inspiring conservations with influential thinkers, humanitarians, environmentalists and business people about

the problems we are currently facing, views, inventions and awakenings from very inspirational and passionate people.

James told me about how he wants to rebrand his podcast a bit to have some more spiritual and emotional talks about awakenings and consciousness - which definitely became part of this episode as well.

In this episode James shares his story in environmentalism and path to a more conscious and connected life with nature.

We Talk about the state of the world and the ideas and and stories that can be shared through podcasting, writing, reading, speaking and listening to enable others to shine their lights that are so desperately needed in the world.

James shares what he has learned from the people he has talked to on events or through his podcast and what makes him continue to have these important conversations.

I could have Talked to James for hours and I am glad that modern technology gives us a chance to share stories, connect and spread messages all over the globe.

Connection and consciousness are especially important right now - so after you have listened to this - if you feel like connecting a bit more - walk outside, sit on the ground, hug a tree and even better - take someone with you (preferably a policy maker as a reminder of how beautiful nature is and that an alive forest is worth more than all the timber that could ever be sold - if you try it, let me and James know as we have concluded that that would be a good step to evoke an emotional connection to nature in politicians:))

📢To support the Bob Brown Foundation and the quest to protect the Tarkine rainforest or to learn more click this link

Thank your for listening💚

I appreciate your eager ears👋🏼

Cheers,

Stella

Sometimes I lay awake in bed and think of the speeches I would give to  room of world leaders, CEO's, politicians, . . .

Maybe you have that too. That urge to create change, to make your voice heard - to move something.

And maybe you don't -or you know someone who doesn't. Someone who regards the climate crisis as something that is only for those to worry about who label themselves as activists or environmentalists.

Maybe this is exactly the episode for them.

In this Talk I am speaking about the emotions that can go along with the climate crisis, the way it can impact you everyday life and why really every single person is of value to the movement no matter who you are.

I am trying to give a nudge and tools to those who don't perceive this as being worth their time - maybe you know someone who you can give this a listen with together - recognizing nature's crisis and just sharing some thoughts on this all encompassing crisis that the world is facing.

Thank you for listening💚

I appreciate your eager ears🌿

Cheers,

Stella

In this episode I am Talking to Emma De Saram a climate activist from the UK who is part of Green New Deal Rising,  

about her story in activism, how she integrates it into her life,

her experience at COP26, what it felt like to attend the conference and how she personally felt

being in that environment, as well as what she took away from it.

We touch on the topics of mental health in activism, which role nature plays in her life and how she went vegan whilst also being preoccupied with an eating disorder and how her relationship with veganism has evolved.

Emma also runs an Instagram account @vegan_emz which aims to foster a balanced approach to food which is kind to our planet and bodies - if that resonated with you, feel free to check it out.

Emma's main account: @emmadesaram

Thank you for listening💚

I appreciate your eager ears🌿

Cheers,

Stella

In this episode I am Talking to my sister Sarah.

We're exploring the topics of education about the climate crisis in schools, what she feels she has learned about these

important topics there, how her friends perceive it,

how she started to realize that it is important to become aware and also change personal habits no matter how insignificant they may seem on a global scale and the conversations she has with her friends on topics like veganism and fast fashion.

We're Talking about how scary it can be to speak to others your age and realize that they know little to nothing about this crisis that may mean a disastrous future for our generation - globally and not just in already affected areas - and how important and powerful it is to open up conversations and be an "activist and educator" in your own circle!

Thank you for listening👋🏼

I appreciate your eager ears💚

Cheers,

Stella

Insulate Britain is relatively young but has reached public recognition from zero to 77 % in just three weeks.

They are a civil resistance movement, demanding that the UK government take real climate action at this pivotal point in history by insulating Britain's homes to save thousands of lives and prevent economic and social collapse.

In this episode I am Talking to the wonderful Zoe Cohen,  spokesperson for Insulate Britain, about civil resistance and "disobedience",

the actions that the movement has done and the courageous people involved. 

We are also Talking about the Highway 9 and others who were or are due to be sentenced to time in prison for demanding that their government take action in tackling the biggest crisis humanity will ever face.

Zoe also gives some tips on how you can start getting involved in civil resistance and other vital actions and what is driving her to be an active part of this movement.

Climate action and civil resistance can be scary and overwhelming. It can also feel like it is non of our business or like our elected representatives or others must solve these issues - whatever the reason for keeping you from joining this necessary movement and demanding a regenerative, more just and livable future, know that there is support and community out there and that each and every one of us has the power and responsibility

to fight for a future and our rights.

We can't wait for others to do it.

Thank you for listening💚

I appreciate your eager ears🌿

Cheers,

Stella

Steven Donziger's unique case has been discussed in the media and made headlines in newspapers even though, still not enough in my opinion.

Steven was the key lawyer on the team that won the 9.5 $B judgement against Chevron in Ecuador after Chevron - formerly Texaco - dumped billions of gallons of toxic waste into the Ecuadorian Amazon, poisoning the ecosystem, rural communities and indigenous peoples, creating an "apocalyptic nightmare", as Steven has referred to it and Chevron has yet to pay a penny.

Furthermore they went after Steven, suing him as retaliation for being part in this historic win. 

🔊To find out more details and donate if you like, go visit freedonziger.com

In this episode I am Talking to his defense lawyer Ronald Kuby, who helped me get an even clearer picture and explained some of the many questionable and unlawful scenarios of this case, this first corporate prosecution in the US and why and how Chevron is targeting Steven.

📽Here are a few YouTube videos that can help you get a clearer picture if you have never heard of this case before:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikneKQAeUp0&t=20s

https://youtu.be/a5RZLyLCTo0

https://youtu.be/fdU_vnQqNvo

📱Go follow Steven on Instagram for daily updates

This is a case that has never been seen before, it is messy and unscrupulous and important to know and talk about.

So share Steven's website, videos and podcasts about the case with friends and family to create awareness.

It is incredible and scary, the lengths corporations will go to, to protect their image and punish the one's who are courageous enough to step up, who are trying to protect earth, land and people from these destructive immoral crimes that are committed in the name of profit.

The future must look different.

People and planet over profit🔊💚

Thank you for listening

I appreciate your eager ears💚

Cheers,

Stella

One of the people and organizations I have learned most from in my "environmental journey" is Helena Norberg-Hodge and Local Futures.

In a world where systems and structures seem to be so complex and inextricable and where making essential changes to create more just, healthy and connected structures seems insurmountable it sounds almost condescending to say that the answers to the question of how to create that better world are quite simple.

Localization is about bringing the economy home - back to a human scale.

It is the process of building economic structures that allow the goods and services a community needs to be produced locally and regionally whenever possible.

Helena tells us what that can look like, how to make people see the beauty and benefits of this idea that has become reality in a few places of the earth already.

How through rebuilding human-scale economic structures we can live in connected, independent communities that offer more and meaningful jobs, less stress and create more meaningful and healthy ways of living for us and the planet.

Please watch the film "The economics of happiness" and visit Local Futures.

We know we must change the world and education and awareness are powerful tools in this quest.

Thank you Helena for being part in making the world a better place💚

Thank you for listening☀

I appreciate your eager ears

Cheers,

Stella

In this episode I am Talking to Micah Landon-Lane about the hungerstrike he along with some other people organized in his home of Tasmania for a duration of 7 days and how he came to join Extinction Rebellion (https://rebellion.global/).

We Talk about the different stages of the strike, who visited it, what was achieved, where the idea came from, the discourse that was had with people who stopped to see what the strike was about and 

how to deal with the highs and lows of activism.

We also Talk about current climate policies, logging and forests in Tasmania and how the island went from climate positive to climate neutral, as well as chatting about subjects like the COP, what people all over the world are doing to help

secure a better future for the planet and how engaging in activism can drastically reduce climate anxiety.

Visit Micah on his Instagram account @mr_landonlane and feel free to ask him anything about the strike or whatever else you're interested in!

Thank you for listening👋🏼

I appreciate your eager ears💚

cheers,

Stella