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Map Out Your Happiness Journey: Dancing Through the Americas with Aliénor Salmon (Episode #80)

If you could do anything you wanted, what would it be? When Alienor Salmon was asked this question, she realized nothing would make her happier than to leave her job at the United Nations and travel through Latin America, learning from locals the dances of every country she visited along the way. On her journey, she saw how we humans constantly prioritize things that do not make us happy. But when we use happiness as a baseline for all our decisions, we can come alive.

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Removing 90% of the Ocean’s Plastic in the Next 20 Years is Possible

Just a few months ago in October of 2021, The Ocean Cleanup Project reached a revolutionary milestone with their newest System 002 model: proof of technology. With this massive achievement, the nonprofit is projected to clean 90% of the ocean’s plastic waste in the next 20 years.

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What To Do If You’re Feeling Stuck in Life

If you’re feeling stuck in life or in an endless loop of apathy, don’t worry. You’re not alone. Here are a few ways to get out of the rut.

A Caring Movement with Paul Hawken

Paul talks about some companies doing wonderful things for the environment by creating product that have a low impact on the planet.

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What is Regeneration with Paul Hawken

Paul breaks down the meaning of regeneration and why it is important. He explains why the concept of "Othering" is the cause of global warming.

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Living a Regenerative Life: Falling in Love with a Sustainable Future with Paul Hawken (Episode #79)

Few people believe we can come together to start fighting climate change, but Paul Hawken is one of those people. An environmentalist, entrepreneur, and author, Paul has dedicated his life to environmental sustainability and changing the relationship between business and the planet.

Experimenting on Our Streets to Make them Better for People, Not Cars

Can we reduce the chances of our friends, family, or neighbors being injured, simply by being willing to experiment on our streets? Read on to discover how we can enhance the places we love to make sense for people, not cars.

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How to Turn off Your Phone and Rediscover Intrinsic Happiness

In what’s become a very public world, we desperately need private moments. Moments where we simply enjoy ourselves or share the moment with others who are present. Moments to praise in private, moments to celebrate and reflect. Moments where the moment itself, and our enjoyment of it, can be enough. So how can we set down our phones and make an effort to be present in the moment?

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Make a Living or Make a Difference? You Don’t Have to Choose with Roshan Paul (Episode #78)

Have you long desired a career path that aligns with your personal joys and values, AND allows you to make a comfortable living? Roshan Paul has spent his professional life helping nearly 10,000 people from over sixty-five countries accelerate their careers in social impact. Today, he’s sharing his top tips for how you can make a living and make a difference, all at the same time.

The Surfing Therapy Dog Helping Those with PTSD and Autism

Ricochet the therapy dog's work takes place not on the couch, but on the waves! Hopping on the surf board of those with PTSD or autism, Ricochet's presence provides the confidence people need to overcome the challenges they face. Check it out to see how we can get by with a little help from man's best friend.

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Cities are Using Sugar Beets to De-Ice Roads

Damage from using traditional road salt on highways comes with an expensive price tag both for tax payers and the environment. Now, innovative cities are using sugar beets, pickle juice, cheese brine, and even leftover beer brine to help solve the problem. So, why does this work?

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Getting Businesses to Care About Our Future through Doughnut-Inspired Solutions with Erinch Sahan (Episode #77)

Have you ever heard of Doughnut Economics? When change is needed on a large scale, this Goldilocks-like way of thinking considers not the nitty-gritty nor the large scale, but the sweet spot in our thinking that can actually allow us to make progress. Erinch Sahan has been exploring and promoting this mindset for over 10 years and is focused on helping businesses use it to prioritize realistic social and environmental change. What in your life could change when you think like Goldilocks eating a doughnut?

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