I always write a lot about sustainability because it is something that we should all be concerned about, however it is also all very overwhelming. Sometimes it feels easier to just bury our heads, and ignore the reality of the climate crisis happening, but sleepwalking into irrevocable changes isn’t an option anymore.
Sustainability is most often defined as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. It has three main pillars: economic, environmental, and social. We are at the precipice of irreparable damage thereby stopping future generations from ever achieving the prosperity that many of us have enjoyed.
However, all is not lost, so here are some practical, inspiring, thoughtful podcasts offering interesting conversations to get you thinking about sustainability.
1. 'The Minimalists' - Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus
I started prescribing to a minimalist lifestyle when I was at university, not, at the time, having a name for it. That was until I saw The Minimalists documentary on Netflix, and was able to assign my viewpoint a name. Quite simply, minimalism is not just the act of reducing the amount of material things we own, it is living intentionally. For me, more than anything, it was buying clothes with the idea of longevity. This approach simplifies a lot of choices, and actually makes my life easier.
Have a listen to the podcast, and maybe introduce some of these techniques into your daily life.
2. 'My Ocean Podcast' - Ocean Wise
The oceans are rising. The snow caps are melting. And if we do nothing about the rising temperatures, large areas of the planet will flood. Causing millions of climate refugees, and affecting some of the poorest nations. Thankfully, there are people who are acting to protect the oceans and all that live in it.
The My Ocean podcast profiles a different person each episode who is focused on doing good, and throwing convention to the wind to help the oceans. Have a listen and get some inspiration.
3. 'Conscious Chatter' - Kestrel Jenkins
The fashion industry is the second worst polluter in the world. Billions of pieces of clothing end up burned or in landfill. A ban in France, stopping companies from burning unused products, is a good start, but massive changes to the industry need to happen. Conscious Chatter is a conversation about all the layers of the garment industry, and what we can do as consumers.
This is an important industry that can, and needs to make real tangible change, but it’s also a part of all of our lives that we can actively be involved in making consequential improvements.
4. 'Low Tox Life' - Alexx Stuart
Cleaning products, food, and personal care were the catalyst for Alexx Stuart starting her podcast. With so many products and foods on the market, what is best for yourself and your family, while also being safe for the planet is a minefield. Finding a trustworthy source of practical information on everything from women’s health to Alzheimers is hard, but Low Tox Life provides this information in an informal non-judgmental way, all supported by a thriving social media community and e-courses.
5. 'The Slow Home Podcast' - Brooke & Ben McAlary
It feels often that life is a prescribed set of moments; school, marriage, kids, death. But what if you didn't, what if you slowed down, and focused on living for the most important parts. Instead of jumping through a series of proverbial hoops. Brooke McAlary is living that life, and sharing her experiences and some inspirational advice along the way. To slow down seems like a luxury, but actually Brooke would argue it's a necessity; for our mental and physical health, and for our relationships.
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