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Welcome to the ”An Optimistic Future: Our Actions Matter” podcast, where we explore the incredible power of individual actions to shape our collective future. In each episode we delve into important social, environmental, and economic issues, and discover how everyday choices can make a world of difference. From insightful discussions and expert interviews, we are compiling a list of simple steps we can all take to effect positive global changes. Together, through conscious choices and meani ...
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“The Importance of Supporting Local Food Production!” with Brianna Hagell of Vessel Meats
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An interview with Brianna Hagell, owner of Vessel Meats in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, in which she discusses the importance of supporting small farms, local businesses, and food security. Vessel Meats website: https://www.vesselmeats.com/ Vessel Meats Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vesselmeats/ Interested in a list of simple steps to hel…
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“Healthy Habits to Raise Healthy Kids!” with Dr. Bryan Rade ND
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A presentation by Dr. Bryan Rade, a naturopathic doctor with extensive experience working with pediatric patients (and he has three children of his own). He shares his thoughts about diet, exercise, chemical exposure, parenting style and more, with the intention of providing information that can help keep our kids as healthy as possible. Interested…
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“Is the Chocolate You’re Purchasing Ethical?” with Ayn Riggs of Slave-free Chocolate.Org
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An interview with Ayn Riggs of Slave-Free Chocolate.Org, a not-for-profit organization that she formed to raise awareness about the ethical practices (or lack thereof) in the chocolate manufacturing industry. Please listen to our conversation and visit her website so you can make an informed decision about which companies you want to support when p…
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Reducing Chemical Exposure for Personal and Global Health with Lara Adler, Environmental Toxins Expert and Educator
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An interview with Lara Adler about her extensive knowledge of environmental toxins (e.g. air pollutants, water pollutants, pesticides, etc.) Environmental toxins have a profound deleterious effect on human, animal and environmental health, and the regulatory process surrounding their use in the world is far from robust. If many of us take simple st…
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“Primitive Reflexes, Sensory Integration and More!” with Rachel Harrington, owner of Sensational Brain
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An interview with Rachel Harrington, owner of Sensational Brain, about the impact of retained primitive reflexes and sensory integration issues on the human nervous system, and how it would be of benefit for all of us to be aware of the warning signs that these might be afoot. Possessing this knowledge could help children (or adults) get the approp…
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Reducing Food Waste: An Easy Way to Make a Big Difference!” with Julia Kraemer of the Leftovers Foundation
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An interview with Julia Kraemer of the Leftovers Foundation, a not-for-profit organization based out of Alberta, Canada. She discusses the ethical and environmental reasons to avoid food waste, the social benefits of redirecting “planned to be thrown out” food to folks struggling to make ends meet, and simple steps we can all take to minimize food …
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“The Community Benefits of Supporting Small Farms” with Amy Hill of Snowy River Farms
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An interview with Amy Hill, owner and operator of Snowy River Farms in Cooksbrook, Nova Scotia. She discusses the myriad benefits of supporting small farms, ranging from economic to environmental to personal health promotion. Snowy River Farms website: https://www.snowyriverfarms.com/ Snowy River Farms Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/snowyrive…
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Protect Your Ecosystem with “No Mow May” with Dr. Paul Manning
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An interview with Dr. Paul Manning, Assistant Professor in the Department of Agriculture at Dalhousie University, where he discusses the virtues of not mowing our lawns until June at the earliest (i.e. “No Mow May”) and supporting pollinators in other ways for the greater benefit of our ecosystems. Interested in a list of simple steps to help make …
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