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We're back! Welcome to Season 2 of the All Things Sustainable podcast!!
In this episode, I'm sharing the general direction we're headed with the rest of this podcast, now that we've set up a solid foundation in Season 1 outlining the big-picture impacts living sustainably can have on the planet, your physical health, mental health, financial well-being, community / social justice, and your sense of authenticity within relationships.

So, we've covered the WHY behind living sustainably, now let's dive deeper into HOW this can be applied within all aspects of your own life... Starting with this season on becoming a more Conscious Consumer!

I invite you to listen to my hopes and dreams for our growing podcast community, and to share YOUR feedback with me! What do you think of these ideas? What would you like to hear more? What questions might you have? Feel free to share your brilliance with me anytime, I've linked my contact info below! 

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Do you ever struggle to show up authentically within a space, or struggle with sustaining that authenticity depending on where you are? Showing up true to who you are consistently takes a lot of work for you to know: 1. what your values are, and 2. how you can engage a level of vulnerability in order to simply be YOU, without compromise. 

Leander Lacy, a trained environmental social scientist and host of the Green Mind Podcast, joins Katie Kurpanek, Eco-Living Coach and Podcast Host, to talk about the intersectionality between our relationships with people and with nature. Leander shares the 4 different kinds of trust and what the implications are for building meaningful relationships within your life that will allow you to show up authentically, and hopefully, provide us all more opportunities to bring everyone together as we work toward the common goal of caring for the earth, each other, and ourselves.  (full bio below)

NOTE: post-editing, I realized that a few times I used the words "America" and "United States" interchangeably, even though "America" encompasses both North and South America, more than just the U.S.A. My intentions with the word "America" were only in reference to the United States throughout this episode, and I will continue to work toward utilizing a more mindful and inclusive choice of words as we move forward. Thanks for learning with me! 
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More about Leander Lacy:
Follow him on LinkedIn
Check out Lacy Consulting Services
And learn more about the Green Mind Podcast here, as well as on Instagram @greenmindpodcast
"The Green Mind explores the intersection of social and environmental advocacy. We take a journey to uncover the actions people are taking around the world to showcase the symbiotic, yet sometimes tumultuous, relationship between people and nature. Your host, Leander Lacy, is a trained environmental social scientist and is a consultant for environmental organizations that are trying to meet both social and ecological outcomes. He has worked on projects around the world exploring the relationship between people and nature. Now he wants to bring his love for this work to you! He will interview experts that are doing work now to build and sustain this critical connection between communities and the Earth."

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The air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we consume, and so on -- our health is directly impacted by our environment. As we begin to close out this pilot season of exploring the many well-rounded facets of living sustainably, this episode focuses on the big picture of our physical health as it relates to the health of our shared planet Earth.

Dr. Chris Bantock, doctor and founder of the Colorado Center for Functional Medicine, joins Katie Kurpanek, Eco-Living Coach and Podcast Host, to discuss the broad scope of physical health benefits within living sustainably. We cover a wide range of topics from water quality to air purification to plastics within our bodies to the gradual build-up of toxins and more! Dr. Bantock, as you'll hear, greatly cares about supporting his patients with education and training to unlock their truest form of health, not just cycling them through the "revolving door" of many traditional healthcare systems with no lasting outcomes.  (full bio below)

NOTE: post-editing, I realized at one point Dr. Bantock and I reference the U.S. being the biggest producer of plastic waste, but in double-checking for the sake of accuracy, we are actually the second, just behind China (more info here) 
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Resources in this Episode:
Environmental Working Group (EWG) Tap Water Database
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Dr. Chris Bantock's Bio:
Dr. Chris Bantock, DC practices functional medicine in Denver and surrounding communities. He certified through the Institute for Functional Medicine. Dr. Bantock is a native of Colorado and graduated from University of Colorado with a degree in Integrative Physiology. He then graduated valedictorian from Cleveland University in Kansas City with his doctorate. Before starting practice Dr. Bantock volunteered for World Spine Care as a spine clinician where he practiced in Botswana, Africa.  Additionally, Dr. Bantock has received his certification in acupuncture. Dr. Bantock specializes in investigating underlying factors and creating targeted health programs for chronic conditions such as heart disease, thyroid issues, digestive issues, diabetes, autoimmune condit

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Social justice goes hand-in-hand with environmental justice. The two are intrinsically linked. Climate change affects everyone, but it tends to have the deepest impact on some more than others...
Shiela DeForest, Mrs. Eco International 2019 and philanthropist, joins Katie Kurpanek, Eco-Living Coach and Podcast Host, to explore various connections between social and environmental activism, speaking from her own experiences as a climate refugee and as a professional activist who has worked with several local government units and international organizations, fighting for justice and using privilege to empower those in need. (full bio below)
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Resources mentioned in episode:
ICAC (International Climate Action Challenge)
Global Seed Savers
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Shiela's Bio:
Instagram: @mrsecointernational 
Shiela DeForest is Mrs ECO International 2019, philanthropist, Climate Reality Leader and sustainable fashion advocate currently based in Golden, CO.   She has a varied working experience ranging from hospitality, sales and marketing, online fashion reselling, press and public affairs with the UK Embassy Manila and as a flight attendant for Emirates Airlines. She is an avid traveler having been to 57 countries supporting environmental activities or walking in fashion shows raising awareness for women empowerment, human rights or indigenous fashion. She has worked with local government units, various international and Philippine-based NGOs including Dress for Success, Haribon Foundation, Global Seeds Savers, EcoWaste Coalition, KILUS (Kababaihang Iisa ang Layuning Umunlad ang Sambayanan), TAYO (Team Albay Youth Organizations Inc.), World Vision, Gawad Kalinga USA and NaFFAA Region V. Her volunteer work was recognized by her community in the Philippines and by Jefferson County of Colorado as one of the finalists for the Unsung Heroine Award in their 2020 International Women's Day celebration.  She was also given an Eco Champion Award at the International Climate Action Challenge 2020 for participating in the 90 day challenge and founding GREAT (Golden Residents Eco Action Team). She is currently employed at The EDDY Taproom and Hotel and helped organize their green team.

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Have you experienced burn-out in some capacity? This is unfortunately a common result many of us experience when working in advocacy and operating out of a place of empathy when it comes to climate and social justice issues.
Kirby Matthews, Founder and CEO of KindNest, joins Katie Kurpanek, Eco-Living Coach and Podcast Host, to explore what it may look like to find balance between caring for the planet and caring for yourself. Funny enough, living sustainably for the earth can have major benefits on our state of mental health and well-being, too. 
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Hi! Welcome. I’m going to go out on a limb here and assume that if you clicked on this show, you’re probably interested in taking care of the earth to some extent. While most of us can agree on wanting to take better care of our earth, we may often feel overwhelmed by how to do so in ways that actually matter. And on that note, when you hear phrases like “zero waste” or “living sustainably”, you might wonder what does that really even mean? 
What does “sustainable” really mean and look like for the new mom, the working citizen, the burnt-out teacher, the high school student wanting to make a difference…
That’s the goal of this show, the “All Things Sustainable” podcast. Here we talk about anything related to sustainable living (a lifestyle focused on caring for the planet in realistic, tangible ways), and we break down these topics into specific, actionable steps that you can apply to your own life – no matter where you’re coming from.  Check out this episode to understand where this podcast is headed and how it can support your own journey. 

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Did you know you can save a ton of money while also saving the earth?? More often than not, making sustainable choices that benefit the earth also benefits our wallet.
Belle Kraxberger, Financial Advisor, joins Katie Kurpanek, Eco-Living Coach and Podcast Host, to share money-saving tips and tricks that will help you to create long-lasting habits, to make your money work for you, and to accomplish your goals -- all while caring for the planet!
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Belle is a financial advisor serving all 50 states. She is dedicated to making financial services more accessible and customized to everyone's unique needs.

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Have you or someone you know ever wondered: do individual actions even matter when it comes to climate change? Isn't it all in the hands of big corporations and governments to make the changes needed?
Becky Migas, Founder and Executive Director of the nonprofit Women In Sustainability, joins Katie Kurpanek, Eco-Living Coach and Podcast Host, to discuss these questions and more in the first official episode of the All Things Sustainable podcast! 
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Follow Becky on Instagram @bgreeneveryday and @protrashtalker
Connect with Women In Sustainability here: www.womeninsustainability.org 
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