Best Eco Psychology Podcasts (2024)

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#50 - Exploring Eco Psych and perception - Gray Thomas of U-Con on ecological Psychology and it's implications for practice and development. 1:12:14

17d ago1:12:14

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Gray Thomas joins me today to talk about the Ecological Psychology side of ecological dynamics. Gray is a PhD student at the university of Connecticut where he studies and researches Ecological Psychology. I enjoyed my chat with Gray and learn more about eco psych. The ecological approach really hangs on the theory of direct perception. Gray took s…

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#51 - It's complex, keep it simple! - Coach Rob Cole on playing the ecological long game. 50:51

1h ago50:51

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Coach Rob Cole joins me today to talk coaching within an ecological dynamics framework. Rob is a long time mixed martial artist, globetrotters BJJ coach and a regular coach at Ascension Athletics in Connecticut.

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Promoting Suicide Prevention and Positive Psychology with Niyc Pidgeon 53:00

23d ago53:00

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//SHOW DESCRIPTION// 🎙️Promoting Suicide Prevention and Positive Psychology with Niyc Pidgeon Koya features a conversation about suicide prevention, the field of positive psychology, and the empowerment of individual well-being. The guest, Niyc Pidgeon, a positive psychologist, distinguishes positive psychology from traditional psychology by its fo…

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Juicing for Beginners, Surviving Cancer, and Why Holistic Health is Important with Harold Leffall 35:24

27d ago35:24

35:24

Join Koya Webb as she sits down with Harold Leffall to explore the essentials of juicing for beginners, surviving cancer, and the significance of holistic health. 🌟 In this episode, Harold opens up about his journey of overcoming fear in business and healing through natural approaches. He shares his personal experience with cancer and how holistic …

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#49 - Pitching and Punching - Pittsburg Pirate Coach John Baker on an eco approach to Baseball, BJJ & MMA skill development. 1:42:54

29d ago1:42:54

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Today's chat was with Pittsburgh Pirate's coach John Baker John is a former MLB player and current performance and skills coach alongside Andy Bass in the Pirates Baseball organization. Also a BJJ purple belt, Ecological dynamics advocate and MMA fan. We had a fun chat covering all things eco, baseball and combat sports.…

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Self-Love, Sisterhood, and How to Shine in the Darkness with Dr. Cheryl Polote-Williamson 43:45

1M ago43:45

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Join Koya Webb as she welcomes Dr. Cheryl Polote-Williamson for an inspiring conversation on self-love, sisterhood, and how to shine in the darkness. 🌟 Dr. Cheryl shares her transformative journey, emphasizing the power of honesty, forgiveness, and resilience. In this heartfelt episode, she recounts a pivotal moment of reconciliation that led to un…

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The magic of immersive connection experiences with Looby Macnamara and Leona Johnson 45:03

1M ago45:03

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In this inspiring and enriching conversation Leona and Looby talk about the Model of The Eight Shields and how following the natural patterns of flow from daily and seasonal, to life stages and their corresponding energies, can create the optimum conditions for connection, healing and growth. Using this model powerful fields of connection and emerg…

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Mapping Urban Heat Islands with NASA Ep84 34:48

1M ago34:48

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In this episode, I share the story of creating the world’s highest-resolution urban heat island maps in collaboration with the team at NASA JPL, available at http://urbancanopy.io. I share the process of taking raw thermal satellite pictures from the NASA archive, using GIS software and data to get a heat island score for each land parcel, using Ma…

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The Healing Power of Plants with Plant Zaddy 39:06

1M ago39:06

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Join Koya and Plant Zaddy for a deep dive into the wonderful world of plant ownership and care! 🌿💚 In this podcast episode, they share personal stories and expert tips to help you become the ultimate plant parent. From Plant Zaddy's pro advice to Koya's plant journey, you'll discover the joys and benefits of nurturing your own little green oasis. S…

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Overcoming Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Life with Dr. Thema Bryant 45:05

2M ago45:05

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//SHOW DESCRIPTION// 🎙️Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self with Dr. Thema Bryant Koya welcomes back Dr. Thema Bryant for an enriching conversation on personal growth, healing from psychological homelessness, and the power of affirmation. Dr. Bryant, renowned for her book 'Homecoming', shares insights on recognizing and ad…

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Nicole Walter's Journey to Self-Acceptance and Finding Fulfillment in Life 49:06

2M ago49:06

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//SHOW DESCRIPTION// 🎙️Nicole Walter's Journey to Self-Acceptance and Finding Fulfillment in Life Koya engages in a heartwarming and insightful conversation with Nicole Walters, a dynamic guest with a rich tapestry of life experiences. Nicole discusses her journey from corporate America to adopting three girls, facing her middle child’s cancer diag…

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Designing Your Life: A Holistic Journey to Wellness 16:02

2M ago16:02

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//SHOW DESCRIPTION// 🎙️Designing Your Life: A Holistic Journey to Wellness Koya delves deep into spiritual, emotional, physical, nutritional, social, and financial wellbeing, offering personal anecdotes, practical tips, and insightful reflections. Through honest self-assessment and intentional growth, we are empowered to cultivate alignment, clarit…

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Why You Feel Stuck In Your Past & Finding Self-Awareness To Heal From Trauma | Dr. Danica Thornberry 56:53

2M ago56:53

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🎙️Why You Feel Stuck In Your Past & Finding Self-Awareness To Heal From Trauma | Dr. Danica Thornberry We feature a conversation with Danica Thornberry, the author of 'Stick it to Me, Baby' and a fertility angel, alongside Koya's personal fertility journey. Danica shares her unexpected fertility challenges despite being a health-conscious acupunctu…

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Communication Is The Key To Thriving In 2024 | Brandi Sellerz-Jackson 1:03:29

3M ago1:03:29

1:03:29

🎙️Communication Is The Key To Thriving In 2024 | Brandi Sellerz-Jackson We feature a heartfelt discussion with Brandi Sellerz-Jackson, who has written a book titled 'On Thriving'. The discussion centers around lifestyle design, emphasizing communication, healing, and relationships. Topics include: Introduction of Brandi, author of 'On Thriving', by…

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#48 - Hot Off The Press - The Boys from Emergence talk about their recently published Ecological Approach to MMA Journal Article. 1:35:55

3M ago1:35:55

1:35:55

The boys from emergence are back to discuss their recently accepted and published paper on "Applying an ecological dynamics framework to mixed martial arts training". This paper followed their previous publication from 2023 "(Re)conceptualizing movement behavior in sport as a problem-solving activity". Both of these papers were supported and co-aut…

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Everything is a Funnel Ep83 26:38

4M ago26:38

26:38

In this episode, I share the secret to building your mission. You need to START by building a funnel, not an idea. If you're building an idea, campaign, or product and not building it as a funnel, you could be making a big mistake. Listen in, I'll share how to do it right. Get my free Climate Action Design Tips: ⁠https://helloworlde.com/actiontips⁠…

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#47 - "ACTION ~ perception" Coach James de Lacey on building action capacities for combat sports. 56:30

4M ago56:30

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In this episode I talk with Coach James de Lacey of Sweet Science of Fighting. While most discussions on the podcast have been biased toward the perceptual half of the perception-action loop. Coach James talks about how we can support the action side through science informed exercise programming. While James doesn't offer a specific program for com…

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Season 2 Encore Episode: Wabi-Sabi 30:03

4M ago30:03

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In this encore episode from season 2, Deborah and Brenda explore Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese concept that values imperfection and impermanence. It's an aesthetic, ideal, a philosophy, an art or a way of life that celebrates the beauty of things that are broken, aged or imperfect. It can be applied to physical items, such as pottery or your favorite cup, …

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What Exactly is Gamification? Ep82 13:37

4M ago13:37

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In this episode, I explain the precise definition of how I see gamification. It's essentially tracking progress towards a goal, and rewarding people for making progress. This episode is a neat nugget of the core measurement-driven gamification principles you can use for making climate and environmental action happen. Get my free Climate Action Desi…

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Top 10 Biggest Mistakes You Might Be Making Ep81 50:36

5M ago50:36

50:36

Did you know that the vast majority of environmental professionals have NO training in the job they are hired to do? That's the job of human influence. Environmental scientists, engineers, and lawyers are often hired for the job of influencing thousands of people to take action to meet sustainability goals, yet our training is in, well, science, en…

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#47 - All Choking Aside - Dr Andy Bass talks about self-talk, attention and focus and how these can interfere with us all on game day. 1:35:03

5M ago1:35:03

1:35:03

Today I talk with Dr Andy Bass. Andy is a researcher, educator, former pro baseball player and is currently a performance coach with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Andy talks about both the mental side and motor learning side of skill development. How the two can be separate but also generally integrate. I have linked several episodes that Andy features o…

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Season 1 Encore: Shelter In Place Interview: Poetry to Inspire a Sense of Belonging 55:21

5M ago55:21

55:21

This is an encore presentation of a special Soul Path Sessions episode from season 1. In 2020, Deborah began a poetic journey to share her experiences as a therapist and spiritual life coach during the pandemic. The result is "Shelter In Place" a book of incredibly thoughtful and vulnerable poetry. Brenda interviews Deborah about the process and th…

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The 5 Levers of Human Motivation Ep80 18:02

5M ago18:02

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There are three big mistakes people make when they are trying to influence people to help the planet. In this episode, I share what these are and the five big levels you should be using instead that are proven to influence people to act. Get my free Climate Action Design Tips: ⁠https://helloworlde.com/actiontips⁠ * * * How to Save the World is a po…

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ECOPIA: We Need Child-Centric Community Housing Ep79 29:45

5M ago29:45

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In today's episode, I introduce a new endeavor I've been secretly burrowing away at. It's called ECOPIA and it's my ultimate dream project. ECOPIA's mission is to create child-centric properties that are built and designed for families to raise children together, as it's meant to be done, in groups (and with all the eco-friendly, zero-emissions, ze…

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The 3 Axioms of Change Ep78 28:22

6M ago28:22

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How do you know that your project is REALLY changing what you want to change in the world? And how do you know if you are doing it effectively? In this episode, I share the core mechanism of what change is. This is such a fundamental primary principle that we tend not to see it. You MUST have these three axioms active for change to happen. If you d…

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The Behavioral Science of Real Estate Energy Labels, Reuven Sussman PhD Ep77 1:22:37

6M ago1:22:37

1:22:37

In today’s episode, we chat with behavioral and environmental psychologist, Dr Reuven Sussman, head of the Behavior and Health Program at The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE). He conducts research about, and advocates for, energy efficiency in buildings and transportation - a sector that makes up the lion's share of carbon e…

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4 Evidence-Based Reasons Why You Need Positive Eco Futures Art Ep76 24:44

6M ago24:44

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In this episode, I share the four social-science-backed reasons for why you need to be heavily immersed in images of the positive eco future you are working to create. We'll cover the psychology of motivation, technical problem-solving, leadership, and systems-change. This epsides explores the deeper reasons why I put together the new Ecopia Store …

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Idea: Nudge Your Neighborhood Vegan with the V-Score Ep75 15:37

7M ago15:37

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In this episode, I share an idea I designed and. I want you to steal it. It's called the V-Score. See the V-Score app design here. The most important factor that determines the health and environmentally friendliness of food is whether it comes from a plant or an animal. The measurement-driven design I teach is based on identifying a core metric of…

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[S2E1] Talking about Eco-Anxiety 1:04:06

7M ago1:04:06

1:04:06

Welcome to season 2 of Outdoor EDcast (formerly known as Disconnect: The Outdoor Education Podcast) Scott Durling & Dr Rhéa Rocque talk about how to tackle the subject of Eco-Anxiety with your students. Visit our new website!! https://podcast.oldoakstudio.ca Visit Educators for Climate Action Manitoba: https://www.facebook.com/educ4climatemb/ This …

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Season 2 Encore: The God Particle 28:26

7M ago28:26

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In this encore episode from season 2, Deborah and Brenda explore the possibilities of a Universal energy that informs all things - or God Particle - and how to connect with it and apply it in our lives in order to raise our conscious frequencies, push our thoughts towards higher dimensions and alter every aspect of our soul journey. The "God Partic…

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Too Many Ways to Go Green? Choice Architecture & Overload, Reuben Kline PhD Ep74 1:31:59

7M ago1:31:59

1:31:59

Does giving people long lists of multitudes of eco actions help people do more green things? Or does it overwhelm, and hence hinder action? And how does the type of action on that list make a difference? Today’s guest is Dr. Rueben Kline Ph.D. He is the Associate Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Behavioral Political Eco…

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Embracing Sustainability, Inclusivity and Being Sacred with Leah Thomas 45:03

7M ago45:03

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🎙️Embracing Sustainability, Inclusivity and Being Sacred with Leah Thomas Lifestyle Design Podcast (Ep 11) 🔗 in bio Dive deep into the realms of sustainability, inclusivity and the sacred journey with the inspiring @LeahThomas. 🌿✨ Join us on the podcast as we explore the transformative power of embracing these intentional pillars in our lives. #Sus…

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Idea: Women's Bathroom Vending Machine Ep73 10:45

7M ago10:45

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Today’s podcast is about an zero waste idea that is desperately needed in women’s bathrooms: a vending machine that sells reusable women’s period products like silicone cups, cloth pads, and period undies. * * * How to Save the World is a podcast about the psychology of what gets people to do eco-behaviors and take climate action: Environmental eng…

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Season 2 announcement! 4:09

8M ago4:09

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Episode Notes Please check out Educators for Climate Action Manitoba: https://www.facebook.com/educ4climatemb Join us for a professional development session if you can!!

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#46 - The gimmicks of the Gram - Coach Jon Mackey returns to discuss agility ladders and other questionable training tools. 1:49:32

8M ago1:49:32

1:49:32

Today I chat with Irish National Kickboxing Coach Jon Mackey about the role of training tools in striking sports. We'll explore whether these tools actually support skill acquisition and debunk some of the popular training gimmicks that are flooding social media. Coach Mackey brings not only an extensive coaching experience, but his academic perspe…

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7 Pillars of Wellness: Constructing a Thriving Life 40:22

8M ago40:22

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🎙️7 Pillars of Wellness: Constructing a Thriving Life - Lifestyle Design Podcast (Ep 10) This week as we are nearing the end of 2023, I wanted to highlight a Growth Day throwback session that I taught in January. Let’s finish the year out strong by aligning with the 7 foundational pillars of building your dream life. In this workshop I give you sev…

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Katharine Hayhoe on how to start climate conversations 33:38

8M ago33:38

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Dr. Katharine Hayhoe’s research focuses on understanding what climate change means for people and the places where we live. She is the Horn Distinguished Professor of Public Policy and Public Law at Texas Tech University. Her book Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World, followed her 2018 TED Talk, “The most im…

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Idea: The Compost-a-Tron Ep72 17:23

8M ago17:23

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The compost-a-TRON is an idea to encourage public composting, inspired by a curious behavioral study 30 years ago about a giant eagle shaped garbage can. How to Save the World is a podcast about the psychology of what gets people to do eco-behaviors and take climate action: Environmental engineer, designer, and author, Katie Patrick, hunts down the…

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4 Steps to Overcoming Failure & Adversity 35:55

8M ago35:55

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🎙️4 Steps to Overcoming Failure & Adversity Lifestyle Design Podcast (Ep 9) 🔗 in bio This week I am excited to highlight a Growth Day session where I teach you how to Overcoming Failures & Adversity. I talk about how my sports injury in college led me on a journey towards healing and the discovery of how I could be resilient in the face of adversit…

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How to land one of the millions of new clean energy jobs 21:21

8M ago21:21

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Betony Jones is a nationally recognized expert in labor-climate issues, with a focus on the intersection between climate jobs, clean energy, and unions. As the director of the Office of Energy Jobs, she oversees workforce development strategies and engages with organized labor and other stakeholders to ensure that the Department of Energy’s (DOE) p…

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Do Individual Green Actions Take Away From Systems Change? Karine Lacroix PhD Ep71 1:13:14

8M ago1:13:14

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In today’s episode, I talk with environmental and behavioral psychologist, Dr. Karine Lacroix Ph.D, about if a person’s individual eco-friendly behaviors (like riding a bike, composting, or eating less meat) can cannibalize or steer people away from taking actions that might influence bigger systems-wide change (like trying to influence your local …

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#45 - Game on! - Kit Dale and Greg Souders on ditching the drills to become better quicker! 2:44:00

8M ago2:44:00

2:44:00

Today I welcome Kit Dale and Greg Souders on to the show. Kit is well know in the jiu-jitsu world for his rapid development in the sport and his achievements at high level no-gi grappling in a short few years. An advocate of 'learning through trial and error and one that has been preaching the anti-drilling message for years' it seemed fitting that…

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Spirituality Doesn’t Belong In A Box w/ Arielle Estoria 49:24

8M ago49:24

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🎙️Spirituality Doesn’t Belong In A Box w/ Arielle Estoria Lifestyle Design Podcast (Ep 8) 🔗 in bio This week I am joined by Arielle Estoria , a Spoken Word Poet, gifted Writer and Author, captivating and authentic Emcee, Speaker, Model and Actor. Arielle shares her story of how she found the biggest unfolding in her life, which is the focus of her …

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How to green your faith communities with Rev Dr. Ambrose F. Carroll 26:16

8M ago26:16

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Rev. Dr. Ambrose F. Carroll, Sr., is the founder and CEO of Green The Church, a catalyst for environmentalism and sustainability built for and by the Black Church. Pastor Carroll serves on the National Environmental Justice Action Committee for the United States Environmental Protection Agency. He’s also been a fellow with the Atlantic Fellows for …

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Reimagine Your Street and Neighborhood Ep70 14:51

8M ago14:51

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How to Save the World is a podcast about the psychology of what gets people to do eco-behaviors and take climate action: Environmental engineer, designer, and author, Katie Patrick, hunts down the latest behavioral science literature from top universities such as Harvard, MIT, and Stanford to unearth the evidence-based teachings you can use to rapi…

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Black Love, Marriage & Motherhood w/Codie Elaine Oliver 53:06

8M ago53:06

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🎙️Black Love, Marriage & Motherhood w/Codie Elaine Oliver Lifestyle Design Podcast (Ep 7) 🔗 in bio This week I am joined by Codie Elaine Oliver, CEO and founder of Black Love, Inc. She hosts two podcasts and is also the director and co-creator of the ground-breaking, four-time NAACP Image Awards-nominated docuseries @BlackLove, which premiered as t…

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The climate fight at the heart of the PR industry 20:48

8M ago20:48

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Solitaire is a renowned sustainability expert who works with some of the world’s most influential organizations. She is co-founder and Chief Solutionist at Futerra and trustee of the Solutions Union. In 2023 she was named ‘Agency Lead of the Year’ at Adweek’s Sustainability Awards. Her popular TED Talk, Forbes column and most recent book – The Solu…

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Season 2 Encore: Creating Soulful Relationships 27:07

8M ago27:07

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In this season 2 encore episode, Brenda and Deborah discuss how to identify and work with the dynamics of the relationships that we experience along our soul journey and what states of mind are the most efficient in how we invest our emotions and energy in them to help them (and us) grow.By Deborah Meints-Pierson LMFT & Brenda Littleton MA

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#44 - A student's perspective - Standard's Noah Shaffner talks about learning to grapple at the black temple. 1:29:21

8M ago1:29:21

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Today, I chat with Noah Shaffner from the Standard Jiu-Jitsu Grappling Team, mentored by Greg Souders. Unlike my usual guests who are coaches or academics, Noah stands out as a student who has embraced the ecological approach to skill development. Despite being only 17, his insights into the sport and its methodologies are profound. While many migh…

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Education Vs Action Design: Very Different Things Ep69 15:40

8M ago15:40

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How to Save the World is a podcast about the psychology of what gets people to do eco-behaviors and take climate action: Environmental engineer, designer, and author, Katie Patrick, hunts down the latest behavioral science literature from top universities such as Harvard, MIT, and Stanford to unearth the evidence-based teachings you can use to rapi…

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