Surviving Hard Times

What goes into removing salt from water? Water desalination is a complex scientific process that requires an understanding of chemical engineering – and Michael Geitner is at the forefront of the field…

As a Ph.D. Student Researcher at Pennsylvania State University, Michael studies how we can harness the power of science to effectively treat water and practice global conservationism at one of the most fundamental levels possible.

 In this podcast, you will learn:

• Techniques used to characterize water treatment. 
• The ways that scientists are learning to clean membrane surfaces.
• How to treat water in stages leading up to reverse osmosis.

Want to find out more about Michael and his work? Click here now!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

What if there was a sustainable alternative to plastic use that was biologically responsible? Rick Passenier believes there is such a substance at our disposal: PolyHydroxyAlkanoate (PHA)...

Rick is the co-founder and executive board member of GO!PHA, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to making PHA more widely accessible. In doing so, they want to offer huge advantages that rival conventional, oil-based polymers. So, could this be the next big step in mitigating plastic waste? Tune in now to find out for yourself!

In this conversation, we discuss:

• How PHA is used, and where it comes from.
• What makes PHA different from other bioplastics.
• The intriguing origins of PHA.
• The ways to effectively and efficiently produce PHA.

To learn more about GO!PHA, click here now!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

How and why do greenhouses enhance the plant growth process? Shawn Bossard of Cornell University sits down to explain…

Shawn is the Director of Agricultural Operations at Cornell University, where he oversees greenhouses and plant growth chambers – and eight research farms located across the state of New York. With years of experience researching agricultural operations, Shawn has come to some fascinating conclusions about indoor gardening practices. So, what has he found? Join in now to see for yourself!

In this episode, we unpack:

• How greenhouses extend the growing season of certain plants.
• The challenges that exist with greenhouse agriculture.
• The lighting needed to grow plants effectively.
• How composting impacts plant growth.

You can find out more about Shawn and his work with Cornell’s AES here!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

There are many different types of therapy out there, but how do we differentiate between the approaches that actually work? Dr. Bill McGraw joins the podcast once again to explain his take on a cutting-edge alternative health technology: Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy…

Dr. McGraw has helped many people heal from ailments using alternative medicine, and PEMF therapy is one of the methods he uses. Using this unique technology, he wants to take advantage of the benefits that electromagnetic waves have on the body – and provide a way to naturally stimulate the body's recovery process. 

In this episode, we cover:

• Why PEMF therapy is beneficial to people. 
• What happens when cells stop functioning at their optimal levels. 
• Why some electromagnetic fields are better for humans than others.
• How PEMF has been recognized by the FDA.

You can learn more about Dr. McGraw and his research here!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

Is organic farming healthier and more sustainable than conventional farming? Dr. Andrew Hammermeister, the Director of the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada (OACC) and Associate Professor in the Faculty of Agriculture at Dalhousie University sits down to explain…

Being raised in an agricultural setting, Dr. Hammermeister developed an interest in farming at a young age. Fascinated by the important connection between soil, plants, and animals, he went on to study Applied Ecology and Land Proclamation to better understand how to manage soil – and fix broken landscapes from industrial disturbances…

In this episode, we discuss:

• What the goals of the OACC are.
• The misconceptions associated with organic farming.
• How long it takes to cultivate organic plants. 
• How organic farmers avoid using synthetic pesticides. 

To learn more about Dr. Hammermeister and his work, click here now!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

Service and working dogs don’t always go where you think they will when they retire. So, where do they go? Bob Bryant, the Co-Founder and CTO of Mission K9 Rescue joins the podcast to explain.

Mission K9 Rescue is a non-profit organization devoted to the service of retiring and retired Military Working Dogs, Contract Working Dogs, and PD-K9s. Founded in 2013, this organization has rescued over 1,000 working dogs worldwide. How do they achieve this? By rescuing, reuniting, re-homing, rehabilitating, and repairing retired working dogs that have served mankind in some capacity…

In this episode, we cover:

• How PTSD shows up in dogs.
• What happens when service and working dogs retire.
• The different classifications of “working dogs”.
• How to find new homes for highly trained dogs. 

Want to learn more about Mission K9 Rescue and their mission? Click here now!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

In this episode, we pick up where we left off with Ken McCarthy to continue our 2 part series on AIDS and the 2020 global pandemic. Drawing from his latest book, Fauci's First Fraud: The Foundation of Medical Totalitarianism in America, Ken sits down to reveal the truth behind public health management. 

Whatever your thoughts may be on the 2020 pandemic, the way that it was handled is certainly questionable. So is there corruption in healthcare? If so, who’s behind it? By looking back at history, Ken thinks he may have the answers we’ve been looking for… 

Jump into the conversation now to learn about:

• How the pharmaceutical industry has profited off of disease. 
• The ways that our civil liberties have been violated during disease outbreaks.
• How the media controls society on a mass scale. 

Want to learn more about Ken and his work? Click here now!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

In this episode, we welcome back Ken McCarthy, an author, activist, educator, entrepreneur, and Internet commercialization pioneer. As the author of Fauci's First Fraud: The Foundation of Medical Totalitarianism in America, Ken is on a mission to expose the truth about the AIDS pandemic and the most recent 2020 global pandemic…

Ken has been at the cutting edge of information-sharing technology since the early 1990s. As a pioneer of internet marketing and proactive educator, Ken has a distinct understanding of the truth. So, what sets Ken’s perspective on global events apart from other media outlets? Click play to see for yourself!

Join in now to find out:

• The history of the CDC.
• How media hysteria affects public health.
• The history behind the AIDS pandemic.

Want to learn more about Ken and his work? Click here now!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

In this episode, we connect with David Trood, AKA Weedy. As a prize-winning travel and commercial photographer, Weedy turned his attention to gardening during the COVID lockdowns. Combining his love for photography with his passion for nature, Weedy started the Youtube channel The Weedy Garden.

Following the ethics of permaculture, Weedy has created a garden of self-sufficiency that he shares with his viewers on a regular basis. Weedy’s desire to push the boundaries of storytelling resulted in educational videos that illustrate how plants respond to human care and nurturing…

Join us now to uncover:

• Why many people aren’t able to have their own gardens. 
• How Weedy turned COVID lockdowns into motivation to be productive.
• The importance of bacteria and fungi in healthy gardening. 

Want to see Weedy’s inspiring Youtube channel for yourself? Click here now!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q

In this episode, we discuss composting, organic residuals, and soil health with Dr. Sally Brown. Dr. Brown is a Research Associate Professor at the University of Washington’s School of Forest Resources where she focuses her research on cleaning up contaminated soils. 

From metal hyperaccumulator plants to soil amendments, Dr. Brown is on a mission to help us to live in a more sustainable manner. So, how can we turn our cities green? Dr. Brown believes that by making the use and re-use of wastes part of our daily vocabulary, we may just have a shot…

Click play now to learn about:

• The role that composting plays in gardening.
• Tips for productive urban gardening.
• Soil contaminants that are typically found in urban environments.
• How to test soil health.

To find out more about Dr. Brown and her research, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3bO8R6q