The Good You Can Do

Please enjoy this wide ranging conversation with the inspirational James Wilson, a 4th generation farmer who's life was saved by switching to a plant-based diet.

Show notes:

Order James' book 'Plant Paradigm'

http://www.jameswilsonbooks.nz/

Dr Caldwell Esselstyn interview on RNZ (the one that changed James' life)

https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday/audio/2437606/caldwell-esselstyn-plant-based-diet

Prevent And Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Cure

https://www.amazon.com/Prevent-Reverse-Heart-Disease-Nutrition-Based/dp/1583333002

Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition

https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Rethinking-Nutrition-Colin-Campbell/dp/1939529840

Michael Greger's amazing website (author of 'How Not to Die')

https://nutritionfacts.org/

Dr Luke Wilson

https://www.twozestybananas.com/

David Sinclair (Lifespan author)

https://lifespanbook.com/

How NZ uses its land might just blow your mind (article)

https://blog.andrewduncan.co.nz/how-nz-uses-its-land-might-just-blow-your-mind/

For the Love of Bees (Urban Regenerative Horticulture)

https://www.fortheloveofbees.co.nz/

Only Fools and Dreamers (YouTube Movie)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VZSJKbzyMc

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sonnie Bailey is an independent financial adviser and all-around amazing human who thinks deeply about the challenge of living life in line with your values and priorities.

This is part 2 of our conversation, covering topics like:

• The famous 4% rule for early retirement
• The risk of reductionism
• How to think about financial freedom
• Investing in social capital
• Accounting for shadow assets
• Thoughts on ethical investing - does it really make a difference?
• Goal setting and the problem with always seeking more
• Why you should always keep asking yourself 'why?'

You can find more of Sonnie's work on his blog:

https://wealthandrisk.nz

--------------------------

Articles mentioned in this episode:

• The shockingly simple math behind early retirement
• Sonnie's thoughts on the 4% rule (must read)
• Flawcasting demonstration video
• Firecalc financial freedom calculator
• The myopia of compound interest

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sonnie Bailey is an independent financial adviser and all-around amazing human who thinks deeply about the challenge of living life in line with your values and priorities.

This is part 1 of our conversation, covering topics like:

• What the word 'wealth' means to each of us
• Blogging and the power of content marketing
• Finding clients with similar values in a service industry
• Protecting your freedom while running your own business
• Maintaining optionality in your life
• Learning to say NO
• Understanding the seasons of life
• How we think about inheritances

You can find more of Sonnie's work on his blog:

https://wealthandrisk.nz

--------------------------

Articles mentioned in this episode:

• The myopia of compound interest
• Tactical Sabbaticals
• Investing in social capital

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Worm farms help us divert organic waste away from landfills, where it produces methane, a seriously powerful greenhouse gas. They can also save you money, and produce valuable, organic fertiliser for your home garden and indoor plants.

Let me take you through the hows and whys of starting your own worm farm, so you can witness the magic recycling power of nature first-hand.

I'll guide you through the process step by step:

• Why it's a good idea
• The benefits you'll get from having your own worm farm
• Which one to buy (plus tips on making your own)
• Where to find worms
• How to set it up for success
• What to feed your worms (and what not to feed them)

It's also a great way to engage with kids and give them autonomy over a climate solution that makes a real difference. 

For more sustainable living tips, visit the Good you can do Website.

LINKS:

Hungry Bin Worm Farm (Mitre 10)

Worms 'r' Us Worm Farm (Andrew's personal choice)

WhyWaste - rent a worm farm

Good you can do on Instagram

If you have questions or feedback on the show, please get in touch.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike King shares his journey transitioning from professional arborist to foraging tour guide and plant educator, with a focus on how to create space in life to be creative and follow your interests.

We talk about native spices, edible plants, taking over an abandoned horticulture project, where to get educated on plants, foraging tours and much more!

Links:

Follow Mike on Instagram

Finders Eaters Foraging (book a foraging tour with Mike)

Earthworkers Programme (16- 20th May)

Country Calendar Episode 13, Season 2021

Wild Trees (book on climbing Redwoods)

The Common Unity Project

Plants for a future

A field guide to native edible plants (book)

Salt and Straw icecream

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Climate-focused kiwi startup Carbon Critical has launched an interactive website that allows anyone to experiment with different theoretical tree-planting scenarios, to understand the long-term impacts of future forestry policies on climate objectives, biodiversity and financial returns for farmers and landowners.

Also in this episode - dates are announced for the next Earthworkers course, we join Instagram and an epic podcast network, plus info on NZ's woeful international ranking on climate action.

Enjoy!

Links mentioned in this episode:

Earthworkers course (16 - 21 May, Auckland)

Earthworkers Q&A session (21 April, online)

Climactic Podcast Network

Good You Can Do on Instagram

Kiwi startup launches web app for smarter forestry decisions (written story)

Net-Zero web application

NZ's ranking on emissions reduction (42 of 45 Annex 1 countries)

-----------------------

Learn more at https://www.goodyoucando.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So many choices. So many ways to help. But which option is best?

Do you often experience paralysis by analysis? It's when you try to make a decision, but get presented with so many options that you literally go round and round in circles, unable to make a final call, stuck in the comparison space.

Indecision usually leads to procrastination and a distinct lack of progress. This phenomenon can occur during tasks as small as buying a pair of jeans, right up to making large investments like buying a car, buying a house, or as we'll discuss in this episode – choosing how to ‘do your part' to help the climate crisis.

Presented with uninspiring (and often expensive) choices, it's easy to fall into a state of paralysis, where personal climate crisis solutions fall into the ‘maybe-one-day' wish bucket.

Fear not! There is light at the end of the tunnel…

Let me present two arguments that can help you move from a paralysis mindset to a place of action. Where your internal morals align with your daily choices and activities. A place where you can feel proud of your contribution, without having to spend thousands of dollars in the process.

Learn more at https://www.goodyoucando.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef Michael Kennedy explains how to make the most of every vegetable you buy, so nothing goes to waste. Along the way, you'll learn savoury cooking principles that free you up from being bounded by recipes and help you embrace your own inherent creativity in the kitchen.

Don't be afraid to fail!

• Learn creative ways to use parts of vegetables you normally throw away
• Fun cooking techniques for pumpkin, cabbage, carrot, broccoli stalks and more
• How to ferment vegetables and make your own sauerkraut 
• How to make your own stock
• Making dressings from scratch
• Being brave with herbs
• The magic of tea-soaked raisins!

And much more. Enjoy!

Follow the exceptional @wildtigercakes on Instagram (run by Mike's partner, Teri).

Check out previous episodes and subscribe to future updates at https://www.goodyoucando.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wairarapa Eco Farm was born out of a desire to produce quality food with ecological integrity. The farm is situated on the Tauherenikau Plains in South Wairarapa. Over the last 20+ years, it has grown from bare paddocks into a secluded oasis. The owners, Frank and Josje, and their family have created their very own micro-climate which has given them the opportunity to grow a wide variety of crops for their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programme.

In this episode, I visit the farm to learn more about the CSA concept, meet the team who are so passionate about feeding healthy food to their local community, and get a glimpse into what it's like to live in a world where you are constantly co-creating with nature. 

You can learn more about Wairarapa Eco Farm (and apply to join their CSA) at their website:

http://wairarapaecofarm.com/

You can also check out this epic video on the farm by Happen Films:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWkYtZxpQUo

You can also follow them on Instagram to see what's in their CSA boxes each week:

https://www.instagram.com/wairarapa_eco_farm_/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An introduction to the Earthworkers Programme, run by For the Love of Bees. Along with an explanation of the Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) concept.

The Earthworkers course taught me how nature thrives and how I can help create the best possible conditions for life, on any land I am fortunate enough to interact with. They teach how to become a biology-first, regenerative organic grower, skills you can practice at home in your own garden, or use to start a larger project like the OMG urban farm in Auckland.

CSA projects are the future of food production: A decentralised network of small scale urban farms in every neighbourhood, providing weekly vegetable boxes to their local community. Growing food this way creates a zero-waste farming system that produces healthy, organically grown produce in a climate positive framework.

Its climate change mitigation, local job creation, community food security and improved health outcomes all rolled into one.

Watch this video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uukzc-Br6ak&t=3s

Register your interest in the Earthworkers course here: https://www.fortheloveofbees.co.nz/earthworkersprogramme

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.