60 acast.com The Verdant Growth Daily https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth en Eugene Bible Nature,Sustainability, Climate, Leadership, Self-Improvement, Climate Change, Environment, News, Eugene Bible The news, tips, and tools you need to live ECO. The Verdant Growth Podcast; giving you the news, facts, thoughts, and tools you need to live more in balance with nature, put you in the right mindset to make your life more sustainable, and to make your life more fulfilling by living by your values.


The Verdant Growth Daily

5-10 minutes unedited every day with Eugene from Verdant Growth. Eugene talks about environment, climate, sustainability, science, and how you can find ways to live by your own values. Tune in and listen to me talk, or come listen live and ask questions to join the conversation!


Find me on social media:

  • Blog: https://verdantgrowth.blog/
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]]> The Verdant Growth Podcast; giving you the news, facts, thoughts, and tools you need to live more in balance with nature, put you in the right mindset to make your life more sustainable, and to make your life more fulfilling by living by your values.


The Verdant Growth Daily

5-10 minutes unedited every day with Eugene from Verdant Growth. Eugene talks about environment, climate, sustainability, science, and how you can find ways to live by your own values. Tune in and listen to me talk, or come listen live and ask questions to join the conversation!


Find me on social media:

  • Blog: https://verdantgrowth.blog/
  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC24IiwM0BPQ-_3DVz2KnuVw
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/VerdantGrowth
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realverdantgrowth
  • Instagram: http://instagram.com/verdant.growth

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]]> false Eugene Bible realverdantgrowth@gmail.com 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 verdant-growth episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718/1611464669988-60c9474ebb7c77d3c69aa7ed90c641fb.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth The Verdant Growth Daily <![CDATA[038 - I'm Moving to America!]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2021 02:38:10 GMT 10:46 603c539717d24365eab0d300 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/038-im-moving-to-america 603c539717d24365eab0d300 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 038-im-moving-to-america full 38 So after doing the daily for nearly 40 episodes, I'm moving to America, which means I need to take a bit of a break to move my entire life across the Pacific ocean. I will hopefully be back in some capacity after the move, but it will depend on my job situation, living situation, etc. Make sure to follow me to get updates on what's happening! Thank you all so much for tuning in. I'll be back!


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]]> So after doing the daily for nearly 40 episodes, I'm moving to America, which means I need to take a bit of a break to move my entire life across the Pacific ocean. I will hopefully be back in some capacity after the move, but it will depend on my job situation, living situation, etc. Make sure to follow me to get updates on what's happening! Thank you all so much for tuning in. I'll be back!


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]]> <![CDATA[037 - Fossil Fuel's Dirty Tactics: Deflection]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2021 02:23:27 GMT 16:35 6035b8a11a175f7bfce4f572 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/037-fossil-fuel-industrys-dirty-tactics-deflection 6035b8a11a175f7bfce4f572 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 037-fossil-fuel-industrys-dirty-tactics-deflection full 37 The fossil fuel industry has been trying to cloud their impact on climate and the planet for decades, so it's really important that we recognize when they're trying to use their tactics to confuse us. By deflecting the blame onto individuals, they take the focus off of themselves, but does that mean you shouldn't bother with individual action?


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]]> The fossil fuel industry has been trying to cloud their impact on climate and the planet for decades, so it's really important that we recognize when they're trying to use their tactics to confuse us. By deflecting the blame onto individuals, they take the focus off of themselves, but does that mean you shouldn't bother with individual action?


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Merchants of Doubt: https://amzn.to/3soP9Bw

The New Climate War: https://amzn.to/3bwOabn


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]]> 036 - The Spodek Method: Making Meaningful, Sustainable Changes 036 - The Spodek Method: Making Meaningful, Sustainable Changes Tue, 23 Feb 2021 08:33:39 GMT 20:12 6034917b3bc83b361c794529 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/036-the-spodek-method 6034917b3bc83b361c794529 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 036-the-spodek-method full 36 Today we're talking about the methodology we use on the This Sustainable Life podcast to walk people through the process of taking on a meaningful personal sustainability challenge that will start you on your sustainability journey! Grab a friend and give it a try!


Joshua Spodek: www.joshuaspodek.com

Josh's TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/Qb3nwRZmKBo


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]]> Today we're talking about the methodology we use on the This Sustainable Life podcast to walk people through the process of taking on a meaningful personal sustainability challenge that will start you on your sustainability journey! Grab a friend and give it a try!


Joshua Spodek: www.joshuaspodek.com

Josh's TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/Qb3nwRZmKBo


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]]> 035 - Funday Monday! Bullet Journaling 035 - Funday Monday! Bullet Journaling Mon, 22 Feb 2021 14:05:24 GMT 19:59 603345d57f5cd52a8ec11bd1 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/035-funday-monday-bullet-journaling 603345d57f5cd52a8ec11bd1 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 035-funday-monday-bullet-journaling full 35 Time to talk about my favorite productivity tool: the bullet journal! It's a fantastic way to keep track of your goals in an easy, flexible, simple way. If you need a better to-do list, calendar, and goal tracker all rolled into one, look no further than making your own bullet journal.


Link to the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uePi-OVyaKY

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]]> Time to talk about my favorite productivity tool: the bullet journal! It's a fantastic way to keep track of your goals in an easy, flexible, simple way. If you need a better to-do list, calendar, and goal tracker all rolled into one, look no further than making your own bullet journal.


Link to the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uePi-OVyaKY

My favorite notebook to use for Bullet Journaling (Affiliate link): https://amzn.to/2ZMqtXf


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]]> <![CDATA[034 - Let's Calculate My Personal Carbon Footprint!]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2021 02:46:49 GMT 25:02 602dd51bc1ab2b03b179c9b3 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/034-lets-calculate-my-personal-carbon-footprint 602dd51bc1ab2b03b179c9b3 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 034-lets-calculate-my-personal-carbon-footprint bonus 34 I decided to take advantage of an online carbon footprint calculator to see what my personal carbon footprint is live on stream! How do I measure up to the rest of America? Or the world?


Calculate your own ecological footprint: http://www.footprintcalculator.org/


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]]> I decided to take advantage of an online carbon footprint calculator to see what my personal carbon footprint is live on stream! How do I measure up to the rest of America? Or the world?


Calculate your own ecological footprint: http://www.footprintcalculator.org/


Link to the video: https://youtu.be/XbMNRl_VspI



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]]> 033 - Making Changes That Stick (The 5-Minute Rule) 033 - Making Changes That Stick (The 5-Minute Rule) Wed, 17 Feb 2021 02:48:40 GMT 18:47 602c84086bbcc942e7edbdc2 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/033-making-changes-that-stick-the-5-minute-rule 602c84086bbcc942e7edbdc2 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 033-making-changes-that-stick-the-5-minute-rule full 33 Can't get that exercise routine in every day? Want to learn to master an instrument? Maybe you want a better relationship with your kids. I have been using the 5-minute rule to get myself to do a lot of daily tasks that I've always struggled to make habit! Today we're telling you how to use the 5-minute rule to OWN that new behavior you want to add to your life.


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]]> Can't get that exercise routine in every day? Want to learn to master an instrument? Maybe you want a better relationship with your kids. I have been using the 5-minute rule to get myself to do a lot of daily tasks that I've always struggled to make habit! Today we're telling you how to use the 5-minute rule to OWN that new behavior you want to add to your life.


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]]> 032 - Joshua Spodek Answers Common Questions About Environment 032 - Joshua Spodek Answers Common Questions About Environment Tue, 16 Feb 2021 05:01:07 GMT 1:01:47 602b513d7274466644565c74 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/032-joshua-spodek-answers-common-questions-about-environment 602b513d7274466644565c74 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 032-joshua-spodek-answers-common-questions-about-environment full 32 Today we're talking with Joshua Spodek and giving some high-level answers to questions about the environment and how to put yourself in the right mindset to make positive changes to your life!


Alison's Podcast (This Sustainable Life - Untethered): https://shows.acast.com/this-sustainable-life-untethered

Nicola's Podcast (Conversazioni Sostenibili): https://anchor.fm/conversazioni-sostenibili

Joshua Spodek's Homepage: https://www.joshuaspodek.com


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]]> Today we're talking with Joshua Spodek and giving some high-level answers to questions about the environment and how to put yourself in the right mindset to make positive changes to your life!


Alison's Podcast (This Sustainable Life - Untethered): https://shows.acast.com/this-sustainable-life-untethered

Nicola's Podcast (Conversazioni Sostenibili): https://anchor.fm/conversazioni-sostenibili

Joshua Spodek's Homepage: https://www.joshuaspodek.com


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]]> 031 - The VG Daily Has Evolved! 031 - The VG Daily Has Evolved! Mon, 15 Feb 2021 04:10:37 GMT 13:57 6029f3968682187350f1e569 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/031-the-vg-daily-has-evolved 6029f3968682187350f1e569 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 031-the-vg-daily-has-evolved full 31 Announcement! Today we're talking about changes coming to the daily! First, the new schedule!

When: Sunday-Wednesday, 5-6pm PST (Monday-Thursday, 10am-11am JST)

Format:

– 5:00-5:15pm: Eugene talks about the day’s topic (This will be recorded and put out as a podcast, as always)

– 5:15-6pm: Audience interaction: questions, discussions, storytelling, people joining a zoom call to share experience, ask for help, etc.


There may be days that are exceptions, for example if I have an interview! I also plan to be live on Clubhouse for the Daily when I’m live as well so find me there @VerdantGrowth!


Find the Reddit thread at reddit.com/r/LiveEco


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]]> Announcement! Today we're talking about changes coming to the daily! First, the new schedule!

When: Sunday-Wednesday, 5-6pm PST (Monday-Thursday, 10am-11am JST)

Format:

– 5:00-5:15pm: Eugene talks about the day’s topic (This will be recorded and put out as a podcast, as always)

– 5:15-6pm: Audience interaction: questions, discussions, storytelling, people joining a zoom call to share experience, ask for help, etc.


There may be days that are exceptions, for example if I have an interview! I also plan to be live on Clubhouse for the Daily when I’m live as well so find me there @VerdantGrowth!


Find the Reddit thread at reddit.com/r/LiveEco


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]]> 030 - The VG Daily Update 030 - The VG Daily Update Fri, 12 Feb 2021 06:38:38 GMT 19:00 6026226e15e3632145a24aa5 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/030-the-vg-daily-update 6026226e15e3632145a24aa5 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 030-the-vg-daily-update full 30 Time for a VG Daily reflection. There are some things I really like that I've done with the Daily, but a few things I also really don't like. Today we reflect on how I feel about the daily, and what I'm thinking about doing for it going into the future! If you can, please give some input either by emailing me at RealVerdantGrowth@gmail.com or commenting on my YouTube channel! I'd really appreciate hearing from you and want to know what you guys want from me and my channel!


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]]> Time for a VG Daily reflection. There are some things I really like that I've done with the Daily, but a few things I also really don't like. Today we reflect on how I feel about the daily, and what I'm thinking about doing for it going into the future! If you can, please give some input either by emailing me at RealVerdantGrowth@gmail.com or commenting on my YouTube channel! I'd really appreciate hearing from you and want to know what you guys want from me and my channel!


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]]> 029 - The Green New Deal Part 4: How Can Everyone Benefit? 029 - The Green New Deal Part 4: How Can Everyone Benefit? Thu, 11 Feb 2021 09:08:51 GMT 19:49 6024f42470931e7b8bf08194 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/029-the-green-new-deal-part-4-how-can-everyone-benefit 6024f42470931e7b8bf08194 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 029-the-green-new-deal-part-4-how-can-everyone-benefit full 29 Wrapping up my 4-episode chat about the green new deal, we're talking about the guidelines that the GND suggests to be sure that we all benefit from the GND, not just the rich.


Link to my dad's excellent GND summary: https://verdantgrowth.blog/archives/581

Link to the summary with Eugene's commentary & explanations:


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]]> Wrapping up my 4-episode chat about the green new deal, we're talking about the guidelines that the GND suggests to be sure that we all benefit from the GND, not just the rich.


Link to my dad's excellent GND summary: https://verdantgrowth.blog/archives/581

Link to the summary with Eugene's commentary & explanations:


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]]> 028 - The Green New Deal Part 3: The Goals of the GND 028 - The Green New Deal Part 3: The Goals of the GND Wed, 10 Feb 2021 04:25:15 GMT 19:42 6023602c03142a06ef936865 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/028-the-green-new-deal-part-3-the-goals-of-the-gnd 6023602c03142a06ef936865 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 028-the-green-new-deal-part-3-the-goals-of-the-gnd full 28 We're looking at the goals and action items of the Green New Deal! Tomorrow, how we can be sure everyone benefits!


Today I promised myself I would do a much better episode than yesterday. I hope I succeeded.


Link to my dad's excellent GND summary: https://verdantgrowth.blog/archives/581

Link to the summary with Eugene's commentary & explanations:


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]]> We're looking at the goals and action items of the Green New Deal! Tomorrow, how we can be sure everyone benefits!


Today I promised myself I would do a much better episode than yesterday. I hope I succeeded.


Link to my dad's excellent GND summary: https://verdantgrowth.blog/archives/581

Link to the summary with Eugene's commentary & explanations:


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]]> 027 - The Green New Deal Part 2: Social Problems from Climate Change 027 - The Green New Deal Part 2: Social Problems from Climate Change Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:27:16 GMT 15:49 60227fa8ff431c440325b15a false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/027-the-green-new-deal-part-2-social-problems-from-climate-c 60227fa8ff431c440325b15a 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 027-the-green-new-deal-part-2-social-problems-from-climate-c full 27 Continuing my previous discussion of what's in the green new deal, today we're discussing the social, economic, and national security issues brought on by climate change.


Post recording note: Man guys, today I was just out of it. I was tired, my thoughts weren't fully formed, my internet was dropping in and out...Everything was just a mess on this day. I apologize for how bad this talk was. Tomorrow will be better.


Link to my dad's excellent GND summary: https://verdantgrowth.blog/archives/581

Link to the summary with Eugene's commentary & explanations:


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]]> Continuing my previous discussion of what's in the green new deal, today we're discussing the social, economic, and national security issues brought on by climate change.


Post recording note: Man guys, today I was just out of it. I was tired, my thoughts weren't fully formed, my internet was dropping in and out...Everything was just a mess on this day. I apologize for how bad this talk was. Tomorrow will be better.


Link to my dad's excellent GND summary: https://verdantgrowth.blog/archives/581

Link to the summary with Eugene's commentary & explanations:


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]]> 026 - Funday Monday! Meet Manoa 026 - Funday Monday! Meet Manoa Mon, 08 Feb 2021 09:32:15 GMT 11:45 6021052135efc24584c3c1aa false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/026-funday-monday-meet-manoa 6021052135efc24584c3c1aa 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 026-funday-monday-meet-manoa full 26 Sorry guys, today's daily sucks as a podcast because we're meeting my dog, Manoa, live! Come check the video on YouTube, unless you just want to hear my dogs feet pitter-pattering on the floor and me praising my dog for doing tricks. I'll make better podcast-oriented content in the future!


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]]> Sorry guys, today's daily sucks as a podcast because we're meeting my dog, Manoa, live! Come check the video on YouTube, unless you just want to hear my dogs feet pitter-pattering on the floor and me praising my dog for doing tricks. I'll make better podcast-oriented content in the future!


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]]> 025 - Interview with a Vegan (Hana Bible) 025 - Interview with a Vegan (Hana Bible) Sun, 07 Feb 2021 11:40:45 GMT 1:01:20 601fd1bea70ba9161712fdc3 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/025-interview-with-a-vegan-hana-bible 601fd1bea70ba9161712fdc3 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 025-interview-with-a-vegan-hana-bible full 25 Today I sat down with my sister, Hana Bible, who has been a vegan for many years, and a vegetarian for many more, despite the fact that she used to be a big-time meat eater! Why did she go vegetarian? How does she feel about her life as a vegan? And what tips does she have for those of you who want to try cutting meat out of your life? Listen in to find out!


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]]> Today I sat down with my sister, Hana Bible, who has been a vegan for many years, and a vegetarian for many more, despite the fact that she used to be a big-time meat eater! Why did she go vegetarian? How does she feel about her life as a vegan? And what tips does she have for those of you who want to try cutting meat out of your life? Listen in to find out!


Find Hana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanabible/


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]]> 024 - The Green New Deal Part 1: Climate Change 024 - The Green New Deal Part 1: Climate Change Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:36:38 GMT 19:52 601d3b9618ca11584b077320 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/024-the-green-new-deal-part-1-climate-change 601d3b9618ca11584b077320 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 024-the-green-new-deal-part-1-climate-change full I've been wanting to do a video talking about the Green New Deal for a while, since it's become politically taboo to mention. In actuality, it (or something like it) is what we need to protect the environment and a future that we all want. Today, we're talking about just one part of it: the IPCC's findings on climate change!


Link to my dad's excellent GND summary: https://verdantgrowth.blog/archives/581

Link to the summary with Eugene's commentary & explanations:


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]]> I've been wanting to do a video talking about the Green New Deal for a while, since it's become politically taboo to mention. In actuality, it (or something like it) is what we need to protect the environment and a future that we all want. Today, we're talking about just one part of it: the IPCC's findings on climate change!


Link to my dad's excellent GND summary: https://verdantgrowth.blog/archives/581

Link to the summary with Eugene's commentary & explanations:


Find me online:


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]]> 023 - Should You Buy Carbon Offsets? 023 - Should You Buy Carbon Offsets? Thu, 04 Feb 2021 10:28:48 GMT 16:14 601bcc61c660bb2464d648cf false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/023-should-you-buy-carbon-offsets 601bcc61c660bb2464d648cf 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 023-should-you-buy-carbon-offsets full 23 In researching which charity I want to donate to when I hit 100 subscribers on YouTube, I ended up reading up about carbon offsets. What are they? How do they work? Are they actually worth buying? I share what I learn!


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]]> In researching which charity I want to donate to when I hit 100 subscribers on YouTube, I ended up reading up about carbon offsets. What are they? How do they work? Are they actually worth buying? I share what I learn!


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]]> 022 - Charities and Challenges 022 - Charities and Challenges Wed, 03 Feb 2021 06:04:23 GMT 17:14 601a3ce80443e802a18edb04 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/022-charities-and-challenges 601a3ce80443e802a18edb04 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 022-charities-and-challenges full 22 Determined to get to 100 subscribers on YouTube, I've set myself a new challenge to get to 100! If I do, $100 will go to one of the following charities fighting climate change...But which?!


Charities Fighting Climate Change

The Rainforest Coalition: https://www.rainforestcoalition.org/

The Rainforest Trust: https://www.rainforesttrust.org/

The Climate Emergency Fund: https://climateemergencyfund.org/

The Clean Air Task Force: https://www.catf.us/

Information Technology and Innovation Foundation: https://itif.org/issues/clean-energy-innovation



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]]> Determined to get to 100 subscribers on YouTube, I've set myself a new challenge to get to 100! If I do, $100 will go to one of the following charities fighting climate change...But which?!


Charities Fighting Climate Change

The Rainforest Coalition: https://www.rainforestcoalition.org/

The Rainforest Trust: https://www.rainforesttrust.org/

The Climate Emergency Fund: https://climateemergencyfund.org/

The Clean Air Task Force: https://www.catf.us/

Information Technology and Innovation Foundation: https://itif.org/issues/clean-energy-innovation



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]]> 021 - Funday Monday: Picking A Partner! 021 - Funday Monday: Picking A Partner! Mon, 01 Feb 2021 05:37:56 GMT 17:44 601793b54310a6486d2dee52 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/021-funday-monday-picking-a-partner 601793b54310a6486d2dee52 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 021-funday-monday-picking-a-partner full 21 On the 2nd ever Funday Monday, I decided to talk about something a friend recently asked me: how do you pick a boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/wife? How do you know they're the one? So I came up with an analogy that I think perfectly fits the bill!


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]]> On the 2nd ever Funday Monday, I decided to talk about something a friend recently asked me: how do you pick a boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/wife? How do you know they're the one? So I came up with an analogy that I think perfectly fits the bill!


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]]> 020 - How to Make Meaningful Changes 020 - How to Make Meaningful Changes Sat, 30 Jan 2021 08:58:18 GMT 16:25 60151fabcd5e4a647cb75eac false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/020-how-to-make-meaningful-changes 60151fabcd5e4a647cb75eac 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 020-how-to-make-meaningful-changes full 20 So we talked about why I'm quitting meat: the emotional and logical reasons, but how do we go from deciding to do something, to acting? Making changes to your life is hard, so what we can we do to maximize our chance of continuing to do something we decide to do? Today I tell you how.


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]]> So we talked about why I'm quitting meat: the emotional and logical reasons, but how do we go from deciding to do something, to acting? Making changes to your life is hard, so what we can we do to maximize our chance of continuing to do something we decide to do? Today I tell you how.


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]]> <![CDATA[019 - Why I'm Quitting Meat Part 2: The Science]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2021 06:41:05 GMT 18:04 60125c81d6820d3ff6d9aef6 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/019-why-im-quitting-meat-part-2-the-science 60125c81d6820d3ff6d9aef6 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 019-why-im-quitting-meat-part-2-the-science full 19 Continuing yesterdays discussion about why I'm quitting meat. We talked about the emotions and feelings involved in eating meat, then we thought about how that meat is connected to the world around me. Today, we're going to look a little bit into some science behind those feelings to see if those feelings are justified. A real-life example of how to Live ECO.


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]]> Continuing yesterdays discussion about why I'm quitting meat. We talked about the emotions and feelings involved in eating meat, then we thought about how that meat is connected to the world around me. Today, we're going to look a little bit into some science behind those feelings to see if those feelings are justified. A real-life example of how to Live ECO.


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]]> <![CDATA[018 - Why I'm Quitting Meat Part 1: Feelings and Emotions]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2021 06:23:48 GMT 19:06 601106f47106f66009e16660 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/018-why-im-quitting-meat-part-1-feelings-and-emotion 601106f47106f66009e16660 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 018-why-im-quitting-meat-part-1-feelings-and-emotion full 18 If you've listened to past episodes, you know what it means now to Live ECO, but now we need to apply it to our lives! Today, I wanted to share my experience with becoming environmentally-conscious about meat. Tomorrow, we'll get into the science and the reasons why meat is bad for the environment to reinforce our sense and feelings we felt today by living ECO!


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]]> If you've listened to past episodes, you know what it means now to Live ECO, but now we need to apply it to our lives! Today, I wanted to share my experience with becoming environmentally-conscious about meat. Tomorrow, we'll get into the science and the reasons why meat is bad for the environment to reinforce our sense and feelings we felt today by living ECO!


For anyone interested in reading Thinking Fast and Slow (Affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3ofNxYc


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]]> <![CDATA[017 - I'm ECO. Now what?]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2021 08:29:33 GMT 17:55 600fd2ef64caed1f644da9fa false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/017-im-eco-now-what 600fd2ef64caed1f644da9fa 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 017-im-eco-now-what full 17 I talked before about how to me, to live ECO means to live a life that is Environmentally-COnscious. Becoming aware of our connection to nature is the start to a sustainable life...But it's only the start. What do you do next?


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]]> I talked before about how to me, to live ECO means to live a life that is Environmentally-COnscious. Becoming aware of our connection to nature is the start to a sustainable life...But it's only the start. What do you do next?


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]]> 016 - Funday Monday: Meet Eugene! 016 - Funday Monday: Meet Eugene! Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:15:44 GMT 36:16 600e68ec51f3f574674688d1 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/016-funday-monday-meet-eugene 600e68ec51f3f574674688d1 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 016-funday-monday-meet-eugene full 16 First ever Funday Monday! Where we forget about ECO stuff for a day and do something random and/or fun. Today I decided to just talk about myself so you guys can learn more about who I am and why I do what I do! We also end with some random get-to-know-you questions! Excited for more Funday Mondays in future! Be sure to tune in!


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]]> First ever Funday Monday! Where we forget about ECO stuff for a day and do something random and/or fun. Today I decided to just talk about myself so you guys can learn more about who I am and why I do what I do! We also end with some random get-to-know-you questions! Excited for more Funday Mondays in future! Be sure to tune in!


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]]> <![CDATA[015 - Biden, Trump, & America's Polarization]]> Sun, 24 Jan 2021 12:15:44 GMT 13:47 600d0e98b8c40852fe161932 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/015-biden-trump-americas-polarization 600d0e98b8c40852fe161932 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 015-biden-trump-americas-polarization full 15 As much as possible, I want to keep politics out of the Verdant Growth Daily, since I believe that the environment is NOT a political issue. But from time to time, it's natural that it's going to come up. So today I wanted to just give my thoughts about Biden vs Trump, and how we can use nature to bridge the gap that has formed from America's super polarization.


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]]> As much as possible, I want to keep politics out of the Verdant Growth Daily, since I believe that the environment is NOT a political issue. But from time to time, it's natural that it's going to come up. So today I wanted to just give my thoughts about Biden vs Trump, and how we can use nature to bridge the gap that has formed from America's super polarization.


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]]> 014 - The Paris Accord 014 - The Paris Accord Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:28:46 GMT 13:16 600a628fea4bd5376397e4ec false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/014-the-paris-accord 600a628fea4bd5376397e4ec 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 014-the-paris-accord full 14 Congratulations to new President Biden! I'm really excited for the future of our planet now that we have a president that listens to and respects science. Biden has re-entered us into the Paris Accord...But...What is the Paris Accord? That's what we're talking about today. Here's to new hope for the environment!


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]]> Congratulations to new President Biden! I'm really excited for the future of our planet now that we have a president that listens to and respects science. Biden has re-entered us into the Paris Accord...But...What is the Paris Accord? That's what we're talking about today. Here's to new hope for the environment!


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]]> <![CDATA[013 - "Throw Away"]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2021 03:01:22 GMT 13:00 60079d03201b617d336a7449 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/013-throw-away 60079d03201b617d336a7449 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 013-throw-away full 13 We throw away things from our lives every day. But the term "throw away" tells us everything we need to know about what we're doing. We're not making things disappear. We're just moving them away from us. We're just changing the location of our waste. What we need to do is "throw away" less.


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]]> We throw away things from our lives every day. But the term "throw away" tells us everything we need to know about what we're doing. We're not making things disappear. We're just moving them away from us. We're just changing the location of our waste. What we need to do is "throw away" less.


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]]> 012 - Racial Equality and Environmental Activism 012 - Racial Equality and Environmental Activism Tue, 19 Jan 2021 07:25:52 GMT 11:59 600689802dd28f260b349101 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/012-racial-equality-and-environmental-activism 600689802dd28f260b349101 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 012-racial-equality-and-environmental-activism full 12 Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so I thought it would be appropriate to discuss how much environmental activism is tied together with black rights, indigenous rights, and other kinds of modern day activism.


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]]> Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so I thought it would be appropriate to discuss how much environmental activism is tied together with black rights, indigenous rights, and other kinds of modern day activism.


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]]> 011 - The Change I Want To Be 011 - The Change I Want To Be Mon, 18 Jan 2021 09:11:18 GMT 16:42 600550b6eece2d1012652d3c false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/011-the-change-i-want-to-be 600550b6eece2d1012652d3c 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 011-the-change-i-want-to-be full 11 Today I decided to go unscripted and candid, and decided to talk about why I started Verdant Growth: the problems in environment and society I see and the two strategies I want to use in my life to fight them.


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]]> Today I decided to go unscripted and candid, and decided to talk about why I started Verdant Growth: the problems in environment and society I see and the two strategies I want to use in my life to fight them.


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]]> 010 - A Different Perspective 010 - A Different Perspective Sun, 17 Jan 2021 08:36:07 GMT 13:29 6003f6f77be22d077a2f40b2 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/010-a-different-perspective 6003f6f77be22d077a2f40b2 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 010-a-different-perspective full 10 On my walk with Manoa today, I suddenly came to a break in the trees that gave me a view of all of Osaka, as well as a new perspective on human society.


Also....I made it thought 10 episodes! I'm excited for me. Thanks so much to everyone who has come along for the journey. I appreciate all of you!


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]]> On my walk with Manoa today, I suddenly came to a break in the trees that gave me a view of all of Osaka, as well as a new perspective on human society.


Also....I made it thought 10 episodes! I'm excited for me. Thanks so much to everyone who has come along for the journey. I appreciate all of you!


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]]> <![CDATA[009 - Meditation & Awareness]]> Sat, 16 Jan 2021 03:29:01 GMT 12:41 60025d7e61c46e1d934fbdb1 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/the-verdant-growth-daily-ep009 60025d7e61c46e1d934fbdb1 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 the-verdant-growth-daily-ep009 full 9 The term 'meditation' comes with a lot of baggage, but the awareness that it teaches is so valuable in learning to live by your own values. It will help you to create better connections with your family and friends, nature, and yourself. Here's why!


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]]> The term 'meditation' comes with a lot of baggage, but the awareness that it teaches is so valuable in learning to live by your own values. It will help you to create better connections with your family and friends, nature, and yourself. Here's why!


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]]> 008 - Why living ECO is NOT a sacrifice 008 - Why living ECO is NOT a sacrifice Fri, 15 Jan 2021 04:57:20 GMT 12:38 600120b3edc95666fb6ad628 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/the-verdant-growth-daily-ep008 600120b3edc95666fb6ad628 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 the-verdant-growth-daily-ep008 full 8 Today we're going to address one of the things I hear a lot: "I don't have time to be ECO. I can't be more ECO. I can't be bothered with being ECO. I can't sacrifice like you can." Sound familiar? Everyone thinks that living more sustainably means making sacrifices and giving up things you love. But I would venture a guess that if you try to make changes to be more ECO in your life, you'll find joy in places you didn't expect...


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]]> Today we're going to address one of the things I hear a lot: "I don't have time to be ECO. I can't be more ECO. I can't be bothered with being ECO. I can't sacrifice like you can." Sound familiar? Everyone thinks that living more sustainably means making sacrifices and giving up things you love. But I would venture a guess that if you try to make changes to be more ECO in your life, you'll find joy in places you didn't expect...


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]]> 007 - Joshua Spodek 007 - Joshua Spodek Thu, 14 Jan 2021 04:45:47 GMT 12:10 5fffcc7dc6c30d7bf5737162 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/the-verdant-growth-daily-ep007 5fffcc7dc6c30d7bf5737162 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 the-verdant-growth-daily-ep007 full 7 Today we're talking about Joshua Spodek, PhD, MBA, host of This Sustainable Life podcast, award winning author of Leadership: Step by Step, and most environmentally-friendly person I know. He was my inspiration for starting Verdant Growth and is now teaching me to lead others on environment. He's an incredible person, and I highly recommend you watch/read/listen to everything he's posted. Find more at: http://joshuaspodek.com/



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]]> Today we're talking about Joshua Spodek, PhD, MBA, host of This Sustainable Life podcast, award winning author of Leadership: Step by Step, and most environmentally-friendly person I know. He was my inspiration for starting Verdant Growth and is now teaching me to lead others on environment. He's an incredible person, and I highly recommend you watch/read/listen to everything he's posted. Find more at: http://joshuaspodek.com/



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]]> 006 - Plastic is Great 006 - Plastic is Great Wed, 13 Jan 2021 04:40:14 GMT 7:56 5ffe79afaf628c4d81f03db8 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/the-verdant-growth-daily-ep006 5ffe79afaf628c4d81f03db8 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 the-verdant-growth-daily-ep006 full 6 In today's daily, I wanted to dispel the myth that I hate plastic. I don't! Plastic is great...And awful. And here's why!


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]]> In today's daily, I wanted to dispel the myth that I hate plastic. I don't! Plastic is great...And awful. And here's why!


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]]> 005 - Plastic Recycling is a Myth 005 - Plastic Recycling is a Myth Tue, 12 Jan 2021 05:22:22 GMT 9:31 5ffd320f56b6c859cf65c711 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/the-verdant-growth-daily-ep005 5ffd320f56b6c859cf65c711 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 the-verdant-growth-daily-ep005 full 5 After my discussion yesterday on A Plastic Ocean, I decided to continue the plastics discussion with a talk about why plastic recycling is really a myth.


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]]> After my discussion yesterday on A Plastic Ocean, I decided to continue the plastics discussion with a talk about why plastic recycling is really a myth.


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]]> 004 - A Plastic Ocean 004 - A Plastic Ocean Mon, 11 Jan 2021 04:48:01 GMT 19:51 5ffbd881be9316504f004412 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/the-verdant-growth-daily-ep004 5ffbd881be9316504f004412 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 the-verdant-growth-daily-ep004 full 4 I watched A Plastic Ocean on Netflix last night and it was an eye opening experience for me. On episode 4, I talk about what I saw, how I felt, and what we can do to reduce our mindless consumption of plastic.


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]]> I watched A Plastic Ocean on Netflix last night and it was an eye opening experience for me. On episode 4, I talk about what I saw, how I felt, and what we can do to reduce our mindless consumption of plastic.


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]]> 003 - Individual Change 003 - Individual Change Sat, 09 Jan 2021 03:07:40 GMT 12:58 5ff91dfef37b7939b47c357a false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/the-verdant-growth-daily-ep003 5ff91dfef37b7939b47c357a 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 the-verdant-growth-daily-ep003 full 3 Why is individual change just as important as industry/corporate/government change in environment? That's what we're talking about today! Thanks to everyone who tuned in!


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]]> Why is individual change just as important as industry/corporate/government change in environment? That's what we're talking about today! Thanks to everyone who tuned in!


Find me on social media:

  • Blog: https://verdantgrowth.blog/
  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC24IiwM0BPQ-_3DVz2KnuVw
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]]> 002 - Live ECO? 002 - Live ECO? Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:19:51 GMT 11:41 5ff7f987a4dc931e134f62f6 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/the-verdant-growth-daily-ep002 5ff7f987a4dc931e134f62f6 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 the-verdant-growth-daily-ep002 full 2 In Episode 2, I wanted to discuss the slogan I choose for Verdant Growth: Live ECO. What does ECO mean? What does it mean to 'live eco'? And most importantly...Why the heck do you pronounce it "eh-ko" instead of "ee-ko"??


Also, two of my very good friends and former roommates joined me in chat to ask a couple questions that were much appreciated! Thanks M.K. and V.M.!


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]]> In Episode 2, I wanted to discuss the slogan I choose for Verdant Growth: Live ECO. What does ECO mean? What does it mean to 'live eco'? And most importantly...Why the heck do you pronounce it "eh-ko" instead of "ee-ko"??


Also, two of my very good friends and former roommates joined me in chat to ask a couple questions that were much appreciated! Thanks M.K. and V.M.!


Find me on social media:

  • Blog: https://verdantgrowth.blog/
  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC24IiwM0BPQ-_3DVz2KnuVw
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/VerdantGrowth
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realverdantgrowth
  • Instagram: http://instagram.com/verdant.growth


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]]> 001 - Introduction 001 - Introduction Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:21:01 GMT 6:53 5ff6be4a6c2e200320f2c9d8 false https://shows.acast.com/verdant-growth/episodes/the-verdant-growth-daily 5ff6be4a6c2e200320f2c9d8 5fe9b4b2d83776201b0d8718 the-verdant-growth-daily full 1 In Episode 1 of the Verdant Growth Daily, I just wanted to talk about what this podcast is, what I want it to be, and why I decided to start it. It's the start of a new journey that I'm really excited for. Thanks so much for tuning in! Be sure to subscribe to me on YouTube if you want to tune in live!


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]]> In Episode 1 of the Verdant Growth Daily, I just wanted to talk about what this podcast is, what I want it to be, and why I decided to start it. It's the start of a new journey that I'm really excited for. Thanks so much for tuning in! Be sure to subscribe to me on YouTube if you want to tune in live!


Find me on social media:

  • Blog: https://verdantgrowth.blog/
  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC24IiwM0BPQ-_3DVz2KnuVw
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/VerdantGrowth
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realverdantgrowth
  • Instagram: http://instagram.com/verdant.growth


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