Surviving Hard Times

How can massive amounts of water be saved and reused in a sustainable way?

That’s the question at the center of Anacleto Rizzo’s work as a hydraulic civil engineer who focuses on the design and research & development of sustainable water projects.

Tune in to learn about the details of his work and discover:

• How green boards can be used for treating and reusing greywater
• The three pillars of sustainable water management
• Why toilet water (blackwater) is so much harder to clean than greywater
•      How water treatment devices work
• The best ways to reuse greywater

Learn more by listening to the full conversation and visiting www.iridra.eu/it/.

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

Dawn Gallop and her husband were homesteading before they even knew “homesteading” was a term – they were just doing what they needed to survive.

They’ve managed a 30-acre farm complete with goats, bees, chickens, quail, and more, and recently moved to a new farm.

They’re also the creators of a popular YouTube channel called Dawn Gallop of #9 Farms, where they put out a ton of information and resources for anyone looking to build their own homestead.

Tune in to explore:

• The use of pigs, chickens, and goats to clear areas of weeds and till soil
• How goats express that they’re fertile and ready to mate
• What to know about raising and keeping chickens
• The difference between hay and straw – and which one can be toxic

Interested in learning more? Check out https://www.youtube.com/@dawngallop/featured.

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

If you’re a new mother navigating the world of breastfeeding, pumping, or both … Or if you know someone who is, this episode is for you.

Unlike most lactation consultants, Allison Tolman is also a breast pump expert who focuses on helping mothers combine these methods for the best outcomes.

Press play to learn:

• Problems that come with having an oversupply of breast milk
• Why there has been a recent influx of mothers wanting to use breast pumps, and the demand for experts who can guide them through this transition
• How breast milk production varies throughout the day, and factors that influence it
• Types and uses of breast pumps
• Tips for helping stimulate hormones for milk production

Tolman is a nurse, lactation consultant, and breast pump expert. She has a successful YouTube channel that provides data on breast pumps and more, as well as a pumping program specifically for working moms.

Tune in for the full conversation and visit Tolman’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/newlittlelifebyallison.

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

How would you handle moving from a city in the Northeast to the country of Texas? In this episode, JD and Matt from The Texas Boys describe how their family did just that 8 years ago, and how it has drastically changed their lives for the better… 

The Texas Boys are not only a family homesteading in the heart of Texas, but an online presence that offers a variety of goods and educational resources to their audience. In this conversation, they tell us what it took to reach their goals, and how they did it with the help of a supportive local community.

Join the discussion now to discover:

• The goal of The Texas Boy’s farming and online operations.
• The neurotic tendencies that big cities can impose upon people.
• Why it is so critical to be integrated with a thriving community.

Being self-sufficient means being supportive of your neighbors, and The Texas Boys are perfect examples of how to show support with both a vision and conviction…

To learn more about The Texas Boys, visit TheTexasBoys.com now!

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

Farm From a Box is a sustainable, regenerative, environmentally friendly, and efficient way to build your own personal garden filled with nutrient-dense, culturally affirming foods.

Meag Sargent believes everyone deserves this. She’s a horticulturist, farmer, artist, and a member of the sales team at Farm From a Box. She joins the show to share her insights from over a decade of experience growing food.

Tune in to learn:

• The primary components of the all-in-one Farm From a Box
• What ‘sustainable agriculture’ really means and how it works
• The most important aspects of regenerative farming and how to get started
• How Farm From a Box can deploy multiple systems that work together on the same farm, creating large-scale operations

Interested in learning more?

Press play for the full conversation and check out https://farmfromabox.com/.

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

Is green energy really the solution, or just a false promise?

Press play to explore:

• Whether electric vehicles are truly a better choice than gas-powered vehicles
• How cobalt is obtained and what it’s used for
• A clear way to make dramatic energy improvements now, and why these changes aren’t being implemented
• The problem of being overly dependent on one energy source
• What energy policies might look like in the coming years

Andrew Morriss is a lawyer and economist who has been teaching for almost three decades. As a professor at Texas A&M University, he analyzes regulatory measures – investigating how they work, why we adopt the ones we do, and how they can be improved.

Having heard about “green energy” since high school, and always being told it was the ultimate solution almost within reach, he decided to enter the field and dig into the topic himself. His work is data-driven above all else, which demands the attention of anyone who disagrees with it or follows the pervasive narrative of green energy.

Tune in for all the details and find his work at https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/results.cfm.  

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

Today we sit down with Emma Torbert to discuss her distinctive approach to sustainable farming practices. Emma is the Market Garden Manager and Educator for the Student Farm at UC Davis. Started in 2020, the Student Farm is a nine-acre mixed vegetable farm and adjacent hedgerow that familiarizes UC Davis students with agriculture and teaches them how to grow organic crops. 

With a passion for community-supported agriculture, Emma is a foundational part of the UC Davis community. Using her position in this program, Emma facilitates experiential learning for students across all majors… 

Join the podcast now to learn more about:

• What a market garden is. 
• The challenges that can arise in the Student Farm program. 
• How sustainability plays a role in Emma’s work. 
• The importance of providing students with hands-on learning experiences.

Farming is a valuable skill that can be challenging to learn without the proper resources. Fortunately, experts like Emma are passing this knowledge on to people from varying walks of life so that they can participate in this essential part of sustainability!

You can find out more about Emma and her work with the Student Farm by clicking here!

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

News of a worsening climate crisis is everywhere. It’s accepted as fact by many, including top scientists and experts. But is there any evidence to suggest that the climate isn’t in the state we believe it is?

William Happer shares an eye-opening perspective that’s scientifically backed but nearly unheard of.

Tune in to discover:

• Why carbon dioxide is not a pollutant but “the gas of life.”
• Current levels of carbon dioxide are exceptionally low in the context of geographical history -- why are we being told otherwise?
• Why wind and solar energy drive rising costs of electricity and must always be backed up by fossil fuels.
• The negative environmental impacts of electric vehicles and wind and solar energy.
• Why banning fossil fuels would have horrendous consequences

Happer is a Cyrus Fogg Bracket Professor of Physics Emeritus in the Department of Physics at Princeton University. An impressive amount of research in physics eventually led him to climate and environmental research. It didn’t take long for him to realize that there was something unique about these fields: reluctance and defensiveness instead of open-mindedness and authentic scientific inquiry, even by research leaders.

Happer offers his opinion of why this is the case and explores the science of energy and climate change from an angle you probably haven’t heard.

Press play to hear all the details and learn more about the truth of carbon dioxide at https://co2coalition.org/.

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

If our society took a turn for the worse, would you be prepared? In this episode, we discuss the foundations of self-sufficiency with the Alaska Prepper.

Alaska Prepper is a platform that he uses to educate the public about what it truly takes to be prepared for anything. From analyzing current events to providing tips on stockpiling food, the Alaska Prepper is a resource used by viewers around the world who are seeking peace of mind. 

Tune in now to discover:

• The many ways preparedness can take a significant weight off your shoulders.
• How easily society could collapse.
• The importance of having control over the infrastructure that you may otherwise take for granted. 
• The dangers of living in a state of “normalcy bias”.

Being prepared not only offers you protection, but also your loved ones. If you’re interested in getting started with your own plan of action, the Alaska Prepper is certainly a great place to start. Join the conversation now to explore his worldview and see how your future aligns with his proactive perspective!

You can learn more about the Alaska Prepper by watching his videos here!

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

Joining us today is Eddy Badrina, the CEO of Eden Green Technology and co-founder of BuzzShift. With Buzzshift being a digital growth agency and Eden Green Technology being a vertical farming company, Eddy utilizes his knowledge of sales and advertising strategies to innovate every industry he works in. 

Eden Green Technology is Eddy’s primary business focus – an AgTech solution transforming how we farm our produce and feed our communities. Intending to establish food safety and independence, Eden Green Technology is using sustainable farming methods to equip retailers, researchers, cities, and governments around the world…

In this episode, we cover:

• The two ends of the controlled environment agriculture industry spectrum.
• What vertical farms are, and the operational expenses that come with them.
• How Eden Green Technology is revolutionizing the food-growing industry. 

To find out more about Eddy and his work with Eden Green Technology, visit www.edengreen.com now!

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