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Guilty Greenie

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Welcome to The Guilty Greenie Join hosts Cait Bagby, seasoned sustainability writer and storyteller and Sarah Ferris true crime podcaster and a very green around the gills greenie - (read “Cait’s guinea pig!”) Ever feel that if you’re not living in a cave, hand spinning the wool from your hand reared, yet free ranging llamas you’re pooping all over this glorious planet. Then you're not alone! We want to get real for a minute and focus on what we can achieve because we have no intention of mo ...
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CHALLENGE 1 - NOT A MATH SHOW! Welcome back, eco-warriors, to a special bonus episode of the **Guilty Greenie Podcast**, your go-to source for navigating the green lifestyle without the pressure of perfection. In this unique challenge episode, we embark on an ambitious journey to significantly reduce our carbon footprints. Join us as we delve into …
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EPISODE 1 - CONDOM CONUNDRUM We are back for Season 2 and starting with uncomfortable topics right out of the gates! Welcome to the Condom Conundrum, famously a single use product… so how can you be green and safe between the sheets? Hello, eco-conscious explorers and welcome to another episode of the **Guilty Greenie Podcast**, now proudly a part …
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Exploring Climate Storytelling with Nate Hegyi of Outside/In In this special bonus episode of Guilty Greenie, hosts Cait Bagby and Sarah Ferris sit down with Nate Hegyi, host and senior producer of the Outside/In Podcast from New Hampshire Public Radio. Nate is known for his compelling storytelling, which delves into environmental issues, climate c…
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I provide a quick update on our latest farm project and also talk about the agency that comes from having your kids involved in what you do around your property and also how teaching them things, like how to operate equipment or cook their own food is the way. There is no greater good than to be of service to the people you love. #parenting #agency…
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In this episode, I read one of my favorite poems, We Who Are Your Closest Friends, which just speaks to the insanity in which our mind operates. It was written back in the 1940s and is still true to this day. How might we get out of our heads such that we can live the way that we want without existing in so much turmoil? It is not easy but is a nob…
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Get Ready for Something Special: Watching Two Detectives Introducing 'Watching Two Detectives': A Gripping New Podcast A new podcast titled 'Watching Two Detectives' is set to launch, hosted by retired New South Wales homicide detectives Scott Rogan and Peter Hogan. Initially conceived to explore old case files each episode, the podcast's direction…
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BONUS EPISODE: TA DA! It’s a Repair Cafe! Repair, Revive and Contribute to the Community: The Role of Repair Cafes In this episode of Guilty Greenie, we discuss the movement toward repair culture and specifically, the impact of Repair Cafes, with guest Charlotte Bullock, one of the founding members of the Chiswick Repair Cafe. We dive into how the …
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Being a dad is the hardest job you will ever love. And with that job comes lots of room for improvement. In this episode I reflect on how I think I am doing as a dad with a few areas that I think I am getting better in and a few others that could use some work. If you have any ideas on topics that you want to hear discussed shoot me an email to nat…
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BONUS EPISODE: Becoming a Zero You’ve probably heard about zero waste living, or low impact lifestyle, or minimal footprint forward but what exactly does that look like in everyday life? Is living a zero waste lifestyle attainable? On this episode of Guilty Greenie, Cait spoke with Going Zero Waste author Kathryn Kellogg to understand the day to da…
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BONUS EPISODE: Valentine’s or Valencrime? Is lingerie considered clothing? Does it really matter? This episode Cait & Sarah uncover just how bad - or maybe good - Valentine’s Day celebrations are. From the top producing cocoa countries, to the history of Valentine’s Day cards, to finding out Sarah thought those heart shaped boxes were sold empty… h…
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BONUS EPISODE 2: GREENPATHY Empathy for a river? Is that the way forward? In this episode, Cait sits down with Troy Jackson, ​(MSS, LSW Licensed Social Worker/Therapist) to learn about how empathy could shift our perspectives on climate change and lead to positive outcomes. “It's funny, I'm walking the dogs this morning. I'm looking up in the sky w…
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BONUS EPISODE: Sleigh What? Tis’ the season to sleigh those sustainability goals But where to begin? We’re keeping the Christmas magic alive this year with tips and tricks on how to have a more eco-friendly festive time. Is a real or fake tree better? What happens to those unwanted gifts? What kind of wrapping paper should you opt for? How many bru…
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ONLY AVAILABLE BY SUBSCRIBING TO KLOOGHLESS THE LONG CON ON YOUR PODCAST LISTENING PLATFORM NOW. Or hit the link here Meet Barry Kloogh, an Authorized Financial Advisor from New Zealand and a very special kind of stain….. on humanity. Barry Kloogh stole over $15 million from 81 victims in a web of deceit that he started spinning over four decades e…
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Sarah started this first season of Guilty Greenie with a carbon footprint that would probably make Big Foot feel inadequate. But with Cait's expertise, is it heading towards a size behooving someone five foot, three in stature. So join us as we navigate our way through the real world whilst trying to stay consciously green. We're always learning so…
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Cait and Sarah talk all things tech which can be overwhelming , especially if you don't know your carbon footprint from your tennis elbow. So let's get real for a minute and focus on what we can achieve, because we want to know that the changes we are making daily are actually impacting our entire carbon footprint, not just our carbon big toe! So j…
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Today we are sharing the plane and simple Greenie’s guide to sustainable travel, see what we did there! I don't know if you can tell, but Sarah is not from around these parts in the UK, where she currently lives. Her accent is oh sooooo subtle you may have missed that - gaffawf!. Her home is 24 hours on a plane on the other side of the world. As a …
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Now trigger warning, if you are offended by endless death puns you may not ‘dig’ this episode. Ever thought…hmm that graveyard can’t be very sustainable, well perhaps, like Sarah, you might need to get a hobby! But seriously this might be one of our favourite episodes as we look at the ultimate in recycling or dare I say it possibly even upcycling.…
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Today we are getting wasted….. Well, kind of…. we are talking all about food loss and waste and how it is actually one of the biggest contributors to climate change. Can Cait get Sarah over her hatred of bin juice” and Compose a Compelling Composting Compromise! (love a bit of alliteration!) Listen in if you can relate to the hatred of BIN JUICE! A…
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This week Sarah is talking about bags with Bagby! Bagby breaks down the bag dilemma so you can decide on the size of carbon footprint you add to your weekly shop! We break down the big three: Paper Plastic And the ever popular Cotton Tote Do you know which one has the lightest carbon footprint ……. Spoiler alert Sarah got it wrong, will you? JOIN TH…
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Today we are going back to basics. We all know we need to save the planet but do we all really know the why? Turns out Cait does but Sarah….. hmmmm, not so much! And hang around for the result of last weeks challenge and find out what green torture Cait conjures up next for Sarah and her family! JOIN THE GUILTY GREENIE CHALLENGE COUNT THE WAYS…… do…
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Join hosts Cait Bagby, seasoned sustainability writer and storyteller and Sarah Ferris true crime podcaster and a very green around the gills greenie - (read “Cait’s guinea pig!”) We are tired of perfectionism in trying to live more sustainably. So we're here to chat about our own guilt, share our own journeys and just add a bit of levity in our at…
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Cait and Sarah strip down….. your shower routine because you can be clean and green! Ever feel that if you’re not living in a cave, hand spinning the wool from your hand reared - yet free ranging llamas you’re pooping all over this glorious planet. Then you're not alone! We want to get real for a minute and focus on what we can achieve because we h…
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Cait and Sarah talk dirty this week……dirty laundry that is! Now bare with us, laundry might not be a very sexy topic but it is often one of the first places people start on their sustainability journey. In fact, as Cait starts to rummage through Sarah’s dirty laundry she finds some green shoots of “eco-ness” already sprouting….will they thrive or b…
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Join hosts Cait Bagby, seasoned sustainability writer and storyteller and Sarah Ferris true crime podcaster and a very green around the gills greenie - (read “Cait’s guinea pig!”) We are tired of perfectionism in trying to live more sustainably. So we're here to chat about our own guilt, share our own journeys and just add a bit of levity in our at…
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In this episode I talk about how my passion has now become part of my career. I am taking a new position that I am super pumped about and it will involve creating a Podcast for the organization that I will be working for. Pretty sweet. How might you be able to start infusing more of your passion into your day job? The Untucked Podcast www.natevalen…
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In this episode I break down my approach to ramping up in the incredibly overwhelming and intimidating world of day trading. Now I am by no means an expert nor a financial advisor but think that the steps I outline could help you onboard onto any new interest. I take my years as an analyst and the tools I used to ramp up on new subjects and apply t…
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I am not a group-ex guy but the Peloton is pretty dope. In this episode I review the Peloton, my first impressions of it as a product and also how it fits into the market. I share my initial reaction to taking delivery and having my first ride and also review the latest member statistics. The bottom line is that a ridiculously high user retention l…
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He was the RomCom guy. But then he reinvented himself into probably one of the best actors in Hollywood. How did he do this? Why did he do this? Who is he really and what does he think about? In this episode I share 4 meaningful highlights from his new book Greenlights that start to unpack the answers to these questions. I have been so impressed wi…
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Listen to this episode to hear my top 3 tips for improving the effectiveness of your pitch meetings. I spent the better part of 6 years leading demos and pitch meetings and made a lot of mistakes along the way. However, after many years of trial and error here are my top 3 tips to help you make your next meeting better. I would love to hear your fe…
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This episode is a little different than most so let's see what you think. One, I am trying out a different mic and also mixed the audio a bit differently. Let me know what you think about that. I also broke the episode down into different sections. Here is the breakdown of the episode. Section 1. Review of David Goggins' Can't Hurt Me - :30 Section…
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In this episode I explore the Internet.org project that was put together by Facebook in partnership with large corporations like Nokia and Opera in hopes of connecting the world. Now, being the product developer that I am, I immediate think of the benefit of creating a new market for you to exploit through your product and skip right past the altru…
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Here are 5 simple steps I am taking in 2021 to take back control of life. 2020 was a hard year for all of us and as we limp into next year here are a few ideas on how you might make the most out of the new year. The tips that I discuss are: 1. Purge 2. Organize 3. Produce more content 4. Question 5. Radical accountability If you are looking for som…
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Fear and anxiety are becoming more and more common place in today's world. In this article Shane from the FS blog talks about rethinking fear based on the work done by Gavin de Becker in his book The Gift of Fear. If you have been struggling with uncontrollable fear or crippling anxiety maybe this episode is for you. --- Link to the original articl…
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In this episode I read an article written by the great Mark Manson on FastCompany regarding self-control and more importantly the thinking brain versus the feeling brain. I share my thoughts and how I reconcile these concepts in my mind. If you struggle with change or with willpower listen to this episode and hopefully it will help shed some light …
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In this episode I read Ryan Holiday's latest article and respond to his list of 10 ways to find stillness. I then share my thoughts on the approaches he mentions along with my own experience implementing some of these into my life. Ryan is one of the great thinkers of this generation and I strongly recommend following his work. Stillness is somethi…
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In this episode I share a few passages from Book 6 of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations. This book has been something I have recommended to several people and one that I come back to regularly. It is just crazy to think that the ruler of the most powerful kingdom at that time was writing messages, largely to himself, to stay centered. The wisdom and tea…
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Today is my birthday! The big 36. Are you supposed to tell people on the internet how old you are? Hmmm... Last year at this time I wrote an article called 35 Things at 35. It was a collection of thoughts and lessons I had learned over the years. Today, in honor of that post I wanted to write something new. I didn't want to do the same old 36 at 36…
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In this episode I talk about the importance of your story and how it can literally change your life. For the first time, I talk about my accident and share what the recovery process has taught me... continues to teach me. The stoics said that we should delineate between the things that we can control and those that we cannot. We are not always in c…
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Why do you do the things you do? Do you know? Have you ever stopped to think about why you either agreed to do something or decided that you should undertake a new project? In this episode I talk about how I approach decision making through analyzing the root motivations behind the decisions I make or ideas I pursue. Check us out at www.theuntucked…
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There is no handbook on how to approach a new position or a new organization. You want to simultaneously prove your value but also not blow everything up. So how do you strike that balance. In this episode I talk about the last 3 months of work for me as I have transitioned into a new IT leadership role at a non-profit organization. This was a pret…
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This podcast is about failure and how you might think about it and respond to it. The ironic thing is that the first pass at uploading this podcast actually failed (edit: the second one did too), so I added a section at the beginning of this to just show how frequent failure can happen. It didn't stop me from fixing the podcast and re-uploading it …
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In this episode I sit down and talk with my long time colleague, friend and mentor John Bryant. At the time of recording he is spending his days in Grenada, Spain working as the architect for a web-based product that I am developing. Since my time knowing John he has spent time in Canada, Australia, here in the US and most recently has been traveli…
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So you are a creator, congratulations and I am sorry. It is not always easy. You do not always feel inspired it is not always fulfilling. Herein lies the Creator's Dilemma which I talk about on this episode of the podcast. I recap the last 30 days since I have started the podcast and talk about some of the things that were holding me back and limit…
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In this episode I interview Aiden Valentin (APLU5) on the first iteration of The Extraordinarily Normal series. Aiden is a self-taught producer and artist and in this podcast we talk about his journey and passion for music. Aiden is 15 years old and has been producing EDM for about 4 years now. He is my resident DJ and the audio guru for The Untuck…
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Are you good at starting projects, lots of projects and not finishing them. In this episode I talk about my struggle with finishing and sharing work and how I handle it. If you are a creative or an aspiring creative you can probably relate. Ship your work! This episode is the audio from a video I created and posted to my YouTube channel last year. …
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We have all been through tough times. Many of us are going through some right now. In this episode I provide you with 5 tips on how to get through them. I reflect on a recent major home improvement project that required some pretty manually intensive work. I provide some real life examples of how I thought through the issue and was able to get it d…
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