Care More Be Better: A Podcast For Sustainable Social Impact and Regeneration

Coming up with climate solutions, no matter how beneficial or positive they may be for the greater good, has become so polarized. What does it take to bring people from both sides together and develop efforts that could satisfy everyone? Corinna Bellizzi chats with someone who is doing exactly that: Peter Simek, CEO of EarthX. He shares the hard work needed to unite leaders across businesses, policies, and industries to vastly accelerate solutions for a sustainable future. Peter also discusses the benefits of aligning bottom-line economic incentives with positive outcomes, the ideal way to scale sustainable projects, and the immense power of local action in building a more environmentally friendly world. COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/from-polarization-to-progress-climate-solutions-with-earthx-ceo-peter-simek/ About Guest: Peter Simek is the Chief Executive Officer of EarthX, one of the world’s premier conveners of leaders across business, policy, philanthropy, conservation, and advocacy to accelerate solutions for a sustainable future. In this role, he is leading EarthX’s evolution as a trusted global platform where investors, innovators, policymakers, and advocates can cut through polarization, find common ground, and advance pragmatic, market-based environmental solutions. Prior to his role at EarthX, he founded Simek Media, a boutique strategy and communications agency that helps mission-driven organizations shape campaigns, build brands, and design convenings that mobilize action. His work has spanned sectors from climate resilience to artificial intelligence, advising civic leaders, coalitions, and global nonprofits. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/earthx.org/ Guest Website: https://earthx.org/ Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/earthxorg/ https://www.facebook.com/earthxorg/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC79bJXPacuiS262Q5SB84Tg https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-simek-84507b41 Additional Resources Mentioned: Bioneers: https://bioneers.com Katharine Hayhoe's Book: Saving Us Show Notes: 01:52 - Origin Story And Mission Of EarthX 07:41 - Why Environmental Conversations Have Become Polarized 17:55 - Benefits Of Market-Driven Environmental Solutions 26:37 - Navigating The Challenge Of Scaling Sustainable Efforts 33:29 - Securing Successes And Avoiding Pitfalls In Cross-Sector Collaboration 36:48 - How To Turn Vision Into Real Action 39:12 - How Purist Ideas Get In The Way Of Sustainability 44:11 - What To Expect On EarthX’s Upcoming Dallas Event 49:27 - Working At The Intersection Of Different Complex Systems 51:27 - Looking Into The Future With Optimism 53:44 - Get In Touch With Peter And EarthX 55:28 - Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER: Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! CAUSE PARTNER FOR 2026! If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the world gets hotter and drier due to the ever-worsening climate crisis, fires also grow larger, become more aggressive, and are much harder to suppress. Corinna Bellizzi unveils a smarter fire defense method to modernize emergency response with Sunny Sethi, Founder and CEO of HEN Technologies. Sunny presents how they leverage AI, IoT, and advanced fluid dynamics to create physics-informed neural networks that serve as the world’s first end-to-end fire suppression ecosystem. They discuss how this innovative tool allows for faster, more comprehensive, and more targeted ways to control and get rid of fire, especially environmentally destructive wildfires. Sunny also shares what this means for water conservation, ecological preservation, and the future of government grants. COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/smarter-fire-defense-for-a-hotter-drier-world-with-sunny-sethi-ceo-of-hen-technologies/ About Guest: Sunny is Founder/CEO of HEN Technologies, a deep-tech company revolutionizing firefighter defense. Leading the development of the world’s first end-to-end fire suppression ecosystem, Sunny leverages AI, IoT, and advanced fluid dynamics to modernize emergency response. Under his leadership, HEN has developed breakthrough devices that increase fire suppression rates by up to 300% while conserving 67% of water usage. A seasoned R&D leader, Sunny brings a unique deep-tech approach to climate resilience. Prior to HEN, he led R&D Engineer at TE Connectivity and at SunPower Corporation, where he pioneered platform technologies and solved complex manufacturing challenges in the automotive and photovoltaic sectors. He also founded ADAP Nanotech, a nanomaterials company funded by a US Air Force STTR grant. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunny-sethi-hen/ Guest Website: https://www.hentechnologies.com/ Guest Social: https://www.facebook.com/HenNozzles https://www.youtube.com/@HenNozzles https://www.instagram.com/hen_nozzles/ Additional Resources Mentioned: A Resilient Approach to Forest Fire with Sandra Younger: https://caremorebebetter.com/a-resilient-approach-to-forest-fire-with-sandra-younger/ Show Notes: 02:04 - How The Wildfire Crisis Changed In Recent Years 14:06 - The Role Of AI In Putting Out Fires 21:47 - Utilizing The Internet Of Things For Fire Suppression 26:55 - The Costs Of Smarter Fire Defense 33:04 - Get In Touch With HEN Technologies 37:34 - Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER: Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! CAUSE PARTNER FOR 2026: If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our oceans are slowly being destroyed by plastic pollution, and marine debris rapidly increases every year with no end in sight. Corrina Bellizzi takes a deep dive into one of the most visible and urgent environmental challenges of our time with Eric Magers, Founder and Executive Director of Seaside Sustainability. Together, they discuss what must be done to minimize and put an end to plastic pollution, from getting rid of single-use plastic to pushing for legislation centered on environmental preservation. Eric also explains the importance of empowering small-scale projects and pushing young people to drive project-based sustainability initiatives. COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/solving-plastic-pollution-in-our-ocean-with-eric-magers/ About Guest: Eric Magers is the Founder and Executive Director of Seaside Sustainability, a nationally recognized nonprofit driving innovative solutions to plastic pollution, marine debris, and climate education. A lifelong educator and award-winning climate leader, Eric was honored at the White House and named Climate Educator of the Year for his pioneering work bridging science, community, and action. He is also the creator of Green Scholars, a nationally award-winning project-based learning course that empowers students to transform their schools through sustainability initiatives. Several schools implementing this program have been recognized as some of the greenest schools in America. Beyond Seaside, Eric is the Founder and CEO of the National STEM Honor Society (NSTEM), which now includes more than 500 chapters and 6,000 members worldwide. Across all his work, Eric’s vision is clear: empower students, schools, and communities with the tools to create systemic change and build a sustainable, innovative future. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-magers/ Guest Website: https://www.seasidesustainability.org/home Guest Social: https://www.facebook.com/seasusinc https://www.instagram.com/seasusinc/ Additional Resources Mentioned: Trash to Treasure: Exploring What It Takes to Build a Business from Waste with Kelsey Rumburg Solving The Problem Of Plastic Pollution With Judith Enck The Problem with Plastic by Judith Enck Show Notes: 03:33 - How Eric Became An Environmental Educator And Ocean Advocate 10:00 - The Planet’s Big Problem Of Consumer Marine Debris 20:37 - How Environmental Legislation Can Solve Plastic Pollution 28:21 - Why A Total Plastic Ban Would Never Work 34:50 - Seaside Sustainability’s Focus On Plastics And Marine Debris 37:29 - Addressing Environmental Problems Even If You Are Not Seeing Them 49:46 - Plastics Should Never Find Their Way Back Into The Environment 54:57 - Keep Yourself Updated With Google Alerts 58:14 - Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! NEW CAUSE PARTNER FOR 2025-2026 SELECTED! If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Toxic chemicals are found in products we use daily, and they threaten our health every single day. What can we do to keep ourselves safe from these invisible enemies, and who must we hold accountable? Corinna Bellizzi sits down with Vineet Dubey, a co-founding partner of Custodio, who shares his experiences with legal battles against manufacturers who continue to use toxic chemicals and put all of us at risk. Vineet discusses how environmental litigation puts legal pressure on big corporations, as well as the urgent need for federal action against the use of toxic chemicals. He also shares simple but effective ways to reduce your toxic exposure, as well as practical tips for becoming responsible consumers. About Guest: Vineet Dubey is a co-founding partner of Custodio Dubey, LLP. Vineet has dedicated his career to cleaning up the environment to ensure the safety of our planet for future generations. Vineet is a fierce advocate who consistently takes on the largest corporations and their corporate defense counsel. Vineet is an environmental litigator who sues companies that are endangering the health and well-being of California citizens by selling products containing toxic chemicals. Because of Vineet’s advocacy, thousands of products tainted with Lead, Cadmium, Phthalates, and other cancer-causing chemicals, have been taken off the shelves and cleaned up. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cd-law-firm/ Guest Website: https://cd-lawyers.com Guest Socials: https://www.instagram.com/cdlawfirm/ https://www.tiktok.com/@cdlawfirm https://www.youtube.com/@custodio-dubey-cd-law https://www.facebook.com/cdlawfirm/ Addressing America’s PFAS Crisis With Rachel Frazin: https://caremorebebetter.com/addressing-americas-pfas-crisis-with-rachel-frazin/ Show Notes: 02:40 - Why Everyday Products Are Riddled With Toxic Chemicals 09:52 - Fighting Toxic Chemicals Through Litigation And Beyond 17:17 - Dealing With Toxic Chemicals In Our Drinking Water 22:53 - Exposing Yourself To Toxic Chemicals Through Dermal Absorption 26:32 - Getting Rid Of Toxic Food Additives 30:15 - The Urgent Need For A Federal Response 35:42 - Harnessing Your Consumer Power To Build A Safer Marketplace 40:36 - Hopeful Movements Against Toxic Chemicals 51:22 - Small Daily Changes Can Lead To A Huge Change 53:55 - Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! CAUSE PARTNER FOR 2026! If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The climate crisis is not only a technological or policy challenge — it is also a crisis of worldview. In this powerful conversation, Corinna Bellizzi speaks with Osprey Orielle Lake, founder and executive director of the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN), about how climate justice movements around the world are working to transform our relationship with nature, power, and community. Osprey’s work bridges grassroots activism, Indigenous leadership, international climate negotiations, and legal innovations like the Rights of Nature movement. Drawing from her book The Story Is in Our Bones: How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in Crisis, she explores how systems like colonization, extractive economics, and patriarchy have shaped today’s ecological crises — and how new stories rooted in reciprocity, justice, and stewardship can guide the path forward. This conversation explores the role of Indigenous knowledge in climate solutions, the fight against fossil fuel expansion, the growing global push for legal protections for ecosystems, and the importance of community-led restoration efforts around the world. Originally recorded in 2024, this episode remains deeply relevant today as movements for climate justice, land stewardship, and ecological restoration continue to gain momentum globally. Key Topics in This Episode Why the climate crisis is fundamentally a crisis of worldview The role of Indigenous knowledge and leadership in climate solutions The Rights of Nature movement and legal frameworks that protect ecosystems The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty initiative Climate justice and the risks faced by frontline land defenders Reforestation projects led by women restoring ecosystems and communities Why global transformation requires both systemic change and cultural shifts About Osprey Orielle Lake Osprey Orielle Lake is the Founder and Executive Director of the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN), an international organization that works with grassroots, Indigenous, and frontline communities to advance climate justice and a just transition to renewable energy. She serves on the Executive Committee for the Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature and the Steering Committee for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative. Osprey is the author of The Story Is in Our Bones: How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in Crisis and the award-winning book Uprisings for the Earth: Reconnecting Culture with Nature. Transcript - FINAL - CMBB 172 O… Her work has been featured in publications including The Guardian, Earth Island Journal, The Ecologist, and Ms. Magazine. Resources & Organizations Mentioned Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN) The Story Is in Our Bones – Osprey Orielle Lake Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature Movement Rights Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation – Paul Hawken Green Amendments – Maya van Rossum Guest Links Website:https://ospreyoriellelake.earth WECAN International:https://www.wecaninternational.org Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ospreyoriellelake LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/osprey-orielle-lake-4286bb12 Related Episodes Stand Up With The Earth: Fighting Fossil Fuels with Tzeporah Berman Regeneration: Ending the Climate Crisis in One Generation with Paul Hawken Green Amendments and Environmental Rights with Maya van Rossum Join the Conversation What stories shape how we see our relationship with nature? Share your thoughts and reflections with us — and tell us what regenerative solutions you’re seeing in your community. Join Me at Bioneers 2026 I’ll be attending Bioneers in Berkeley from March 26–28 and look forward to meeting Nina in person and hearing her speak live. If you’re considering going, now’s the time: https://conference.bioneers.org/ ***Use code BRINGAFRIEND for 2-for-1 pricing*** Let’s gather, learn, and co-create regenerative solutions together. Support Care More Be Better Care More Be Better is an independent, values-driven podcast. We answer only to our collective conscience. If you believe in regenerative leadership, systems change, and social impact storytelling, please: Subscribe, Rate & Review Share this episode Support the show at: https://www.caremorebebetter.com/support Together, we can care more and be better — and we can even regenerate our leadership models to heal people, planet, and the next generation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Coffee is the richest source of dietary antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents in the American diet. But behind every cup of coffee is a global story that spans centuries of cultural transformation, health science, and a tangled web of trade ethics. Corinna Bellizzi delves into this topic with Chris Kilhan, medicine hunter and author of The Way of Coffee. Together, they unpack the role of coffee in social transformation, particularly with critical tensions in the coffee trade and the nonstop price increase due to the “coffee shop culture.” Chris also presents potential solutions to solve the biggest problems of the global botanical trade to radically improve consumer prices and provide better opportunities to small farmers, the heroes behind our most delicious cups of coffee. About Guest: Chris Kilham is a medicine hunter, author, educator and yogi. The founder of Medicine Hunter Inc., Chris has conducted medicinal plant research and sustainable botanical sourcing in over 50 countries. Chris works with companies to develop and popularize traditional plant-based food and medicinal products into market successes. These include ashwagandha, kava, maca, rhodiola, schisandra, tamanu oil, cat’s claw, dragon’s blood, ayahuasca, and hundreds of other plants. Chris also works to bridge worlds, regularly sharing information about other cultures through presentations and media. He has appeared on major media globally for decades. The New York Times calls Chris “part David Attenborough, part Indiana Jones.” Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriskilham/ Guest Website: http://medicinehunter.com/ Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/medicinehunter/ https://www.facebook.com/medicinehunter/ https://www.youtube.com/user/chriskilham Additional Resources Mentioned: BOOK: The Way of Coffee by Chris Kilham, Medicine Hunter CHRIS' EARLIER EPISODE: On Building Sustainable Communities By Learning From Indigenous People with Medicine Hunter, Chris Kilham PRIOR EPISODE MENTIONED: Healing The Soil Through Regenerative Farming With Ric Scalzo, CEO of Kokora Life Show Notes: 02:39 - Deep Dive Into Coffee Production And Consumption 15:06 - How Coffee Transformed Our Societies 21:03 - How We Can Walk Away From Unnecessary Coffee Hype 34:43 - How Firms Can Commit To Running An Ethical Business 49:10 - Giving More Opportunities To Small Farmers 53:40 - What It Is Like To Bridge Different Worlds 01:01:39 - Green Flags To Look For When Buying Coffee And Botanicals 01:07:00 - Diving Into A Big Product Project On Coca Leaf BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! NEW CAUSE PARTNER FOR 2026! If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As human beings, we are built for relationship. Yet many of the leadership models we inherit are hierarchical, extractive, and rooted in struggle. In this conversation, Nina and I explore: What relational leadership really means Why empathy, vulnerability, and collaboration are strengths — not weaknesses How climate justice, racial equity, gender equity, and economic reform are deeply interconnected Why “solving for pattern” (in the spirit of Wendell Berry) leads to cascading regenerative benefits The importance of integrating restorative, regenerative rhythms into our leadership and lives Nina also reflects on redefining sacrifice, embracing conflict as a doorway to deeper relationship, and leading from wholeness rather than burnout. Why This Matters Now We are living through overlapping crises — climate instability, political gridlock, reproductive rights rollbacks, and widening inequity. Nina reminds us that these are not separate issues, but interconnected systems. We will not achieve climate justice without racial and gender equity.We will not build regenerative economies without collaborative leadership.And we cannot solve systemic problems while remaining disconnected from one another — or from the Earth. Relational leadership invites us to lead not from dominance, but from interdependence. About Nina Simons Nina Simons is Co-founder and Chief Relationship Officer at Bioneers and leads its Everywoman’s Leadership program. Throughout her career across nonprofit, social entrepreneurship, corporate, and philanthropic sectors, Nina has worked with nearly a thousand diverse women leaders to cultivate mutual learning, trust, and transformative leadership. She is the author of Nature, Culture, and the Sacred: A Woman Listens for Leadership and co-editor of Moonrise: The Power of Women Leading from the Heart. Her work integrates ecological wisdom, spiritual insight, and systems thinking to inspire regenerative futures. Connect with Nina: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-simons/ Website: https://www.ninasimons.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1ninasimons/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nina.simons Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ninabioneers Join Me at Bioneers 2026 I’ll be attending Bioneers in Berkeley from March 26–28 and look forward to meeting Nina in person and hearing her speak live. If you’re considering going, now’s the time: https://conference.bioneers.org/ ***Use code BRINGAFRIEND for 2-for-1 pricing*** Let’s gather, learn, and co-create regenerative solutions together. Support Care More Be Better Care More Be Better is an independent, values-driven podcast. We answer only to our collective conscience. If you believe in regenerative leadership, systems change, and social impact storytelling, please: Subscribe, Rate & Review Share this episode Support the show at: https://www.caremorebebetter.com/support Together, we can care more and be better — and we can even regenerate our leadership models to heal people, planet, and the next generation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Effective altruism is the philosophy of doing the most good by maximizing your time, money, and resources. Corinna Bellizzi dives deep into this concept with JD Bauman, Executive Director of Christians for Impact. Together, they discuss what every person in the world can do to help address today’s biggest social problems, from the climate crisis to global poverty. JD explains what it takes to live an impact-driven life with the willingness to confront the uncomfortable and without reducing morality to mere statistics. He also talks about the mindset and character needed to reach across the aisle, as well as the right way to vote with your dollars. View complete blog: https://caremorebebetter.com/how-to-save-lives-with-your-dollars-radical-empathy-effective-altruism-with-jd-bauman/ About Guest: JD is executive director of Christians for Impact, a nonprofit career advisory that helps Christians maximize their impact on global problems, through research and 1-on-1 advising. He lives in the Washington D.C. area with his wife and son, and has a book coming out with Eerdmans called All the Lives You Can Change, which is about turning good intentions into real change, especially through your career and donations. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jd-bauman-4ab940159/ Guest Website: https://www.christiansforimpact.org/ Additional Resources Mentioned: Preorder Book: All The Lives You Can Change by Dominic Roser, David Zhang, and JD Bauman Show Notes: Raw audio | FV [03:40] The Role Of Radical Empathy In Solving Climate Change [10:35] Treating People Equally Deserving Of Infinite Value [13:31] Reaching Out To The Human Beyond The Statistics [15:59] How To Solve The Migration Problem [28:40] Using Your Money For The Better Good [38:31] Why Focus More On Stories And Less On Numbers [42:36] How Impact-Driven Framework Challenges Selective Morality [45:48] Church Or Charity: Where Should You Donate? [54:37] How To Pledge 10% Of Your Lifetime Income Wisely [01:00:10] Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! NEW CAUSE PARTNER FOR 2026 SELECTED! If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Human progress may be beneficial to human society, but it is usually achieved at the cost of the lives of other species. Corinna Bellizzi explores how we interrupt the movement and migration of wild animals with Hillary Rosner, a science journalist, editor, and author. Together, they discuss how human-made fences and borders, the privatization of land, and the displacement of indigenous stewardship hinder countless animals from moving freely from one place to another, leading to their dwindling population. Hillary also explains what it takes to create large-scale solutions to solve this ecological problem, and why it all starts with shifting our consciousness to see the world from an animal’s perspective. Blog Page for this episode: https://caremorebebetter.com/the-right-to-roam-wildlife-corridors-public-lands-ecological-regeneration-with-hillary-rosner/ About Guest: Hillary Rosner is a science journalist, editor, and author whose stories about the conservation, biodiversity, and other environmental topics have appeared in National Geographic, The New York Times, Wired, The Atlantic, High Country News, Audubon, bioGraphic, and dozens of other publications. She is assistant director of the Center for Environmental Journalism at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her book Roam: Wild Animals and the Race to Repair Our Fractured World was published in 2025 by Patagonia. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillaryrosner/ Guest Website: https://hillaryr.net Additional Resources Mentioned: Roam: Wild Animals and the Race to Repair Our Fractured World by Hillary Rosner Show Notes: [01:58] Why Hillary Focuses On Animal Migration Instead Of Extinction [06:18] How To Make Borders And Fences More Animal-Friendly [09:48] How Modern Development Impacts Wildlife Migration [14:56] Finding Hope In Public Lands And National Parks [26:56] How Privatization And Human Progress Hinder Wildlife Movement [32:48] Various Movements To Keep An Eye On [41:27] Bringing Species To Spaces They Do Not Belong [48:13] Are Indigenous People The Best Stewards Of The Land? [53:10] Let Animals Move Freely In Your Land [56:56] Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! NEW CAUSE PARTNER FOR 2026 SELECTED! If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(Originally recorded July 28, 2024 for another podcast Corinna once hosted, Nutrition Without Compromise — shared with permission.) Aging is often framed as inevitable decline. But what if much of what we call “aging” is actually preventable disease accumulation? In this essential re-release episode, Corinna Bellizzi sits down with Michael Greger, physician, internationally recognized speaker, and founder of NutritionFacts.org. Dr. Greger’s latest book, How Not to Age, builds on the groundbreaking work of How Not to Die and How Not to Diet — translating peer-reviewed science into practical guidance for living longer and healthier. In this conversation, we explore: The difference between lifespan and healthspan Why excess protein may accelerate aging pathways The myth of “incomplete” plant proteins Fish consumption, pollution, and algae-based Omega-3 alternatives Autophagy, spermidine, and cellular repair The role of vitamin B12, vitamin D, and DHA The promise of lifestyle medicine in addressing Alzheimer’s and chronic disease This episode launches a curated Care More Be Better re-share series highlighting foundational health conversations that remain deeply relevant today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of sex trafficking, sexual exploitation, and abuse. Sex trafficking does not only happen “somewhere else.” It thrives in silence, misunderstanding, and systems that fail to protect vulnerable youth. In this re-released episode of Care More Be Better, Corinna Bellizzi speaks with Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Melody C. Miller about her documentary California’s Forgotten Children and the real-world impact it has had in schools, communities, and institutions across the United States. Melody began this work as a teenager, believing trafficking was a distant issue, only to discover that students from her own high school were being exploited. That realization led her to volunteer with survivor-led organizations, undergo trauma-informed training, and ultimately spend five years creating a film that centers survivor voices and equips communities with tools for prevention and response. This conversation is also deeply personal. Corinna shares her own experience of running away at thirteen and the vulnerability that follows when young people are left without safety, support, or options. Together, she and Melody unpack what sex trafficking actually looks like, how grooming and coercion operate, and why language, awareness, and informed action matter. Rather than focusing on perpetrators or sensational stories, this episode centers: Survivor-led insight <li>Community-based prevention</li> <li>Trauma-informed response</li> <li>Practical guidance for recognizing and reporting exploitation</li> Listeners will come away with a clearer understanding of how trafficking hides in plain sight—and how ordinary people can help interrupt it without putting themselves or others at risk. What We Cover in This Episode How Melody discovered trafficking within her own community <li>Why sex trafficking is often misunderstood and misidentified</li> <li>The importance of survivor-centered language and reporting</li> <li>How schools and communities can safely intervene</li> <li>Real outcomes from film screenings, including victims coming forward</li> <li>Trauma-informed approaches in policing and education</li> <li>What each of us can do to help protect vulnerable youth</li> If this episode feels heavy, you’re not alone. Support resources are included below, and listeners are encouraged to engage at their own pace. Special Re-Release Offering In honor of this episode re-share, filmmaker Melody C. Miller is offering a free viewing of California’s Forgotten Children for the first 50 viewers. ️Use code CARE at checkout: https://californiasforgottenchildrendocumentary.vhx.tv Melody is also currently in post-production on her new documentary, Thriv(h)er, which follows young cancer survivors and mothers navigating life, healing, and resilience. ️Watch the teaser: https://vimeo.com/1131769274/abf79b9e1c Learn more: https://www.thrivherfilm.com/ Additional Resources Mentioned If you suspect human trafficking or exploitation, support is available: National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888 Text HELP to 233733 (BEFREE) humantraffickinghotline.org National Runaway Safeline 800-RUN-AWAY (786-2929) 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text 988 About the Guest Melody C. Miller is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and cinematographer. Her first feature documentary, California’s Forgotten Children (2018), won Best Documentary at the Soho International Film Festival and has screened internationally, including at the United States Senate and the United States of Women Summit. The film has been used as a training and education tool in schools, nonprofits, and institutions, helping communities recognize and respond to sex trafficking with care and accountability. Learn more: • https://mcmfilmmaker.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Every single person in the human race wants to build a better world and a brighter future for the next generation. But why is the climate discourse constantly diminished by cancel culture? Corinna Bellizzi explores this distressing social issue with climate strategist and advocate for sustainable change, Jenny Morgan. Delving into her book, Cancel Culture in Climate, Jenny discusses what it takes to get rid of the perfectionism and purist mindset that puts the entire climate movement to a halt. She explains how to participate in hopeful climate conversations that simplify the overwhelming climate problem, the importance of transparency and clarity in corporate social responsibility, and how to make the younger generation more climate and environmentally sensitive. BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! NEW CAUSE PARTNER FOR 2025-2026 SELECTED! If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.