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

Storytelling can inspire us to take action on the ever-worsening climate crisis. Ali Horriyat and Cathryn Bancroft join forces in writing a new cli-fi book, The Hollow Age, which dares to ask the question: if our planet burns, do we run to another planet or risk everything to save it? Together with Corinna Bellizzi, they discuss how they use fiction to shed light on the alarming realities of the earth right now. Ali and Cathryn also break down the best ways to address the immigration problem in the United States and what it truly takes to begin a social revolution that leads to a real difference. COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/into-the-hollow-age-with-ali-horriyat-cathryn-bancroft/ About Guests: Ali and Cathryn are the co-authors of new cli-fi dystopian novel "The Hollow Age," from Compassiviste Publishing. When Ali contacted Cathryn about a collaboration with Compassiviste, she was excited to work on a novel that doesn't try to sugarcoat the trouble our world is in, but doesn't try to convince us it's hopeless, either. No matter how bad things get, helping each other is the best and only way to make them better again. Guest Website: https://authorclaire.com/as-cathryn-bankroft/ Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/compassiviste https://www.youtube.com/@CompassivisteDialogues Additional Resources Mentioned: https://compassiviste.com/product/the-hollow-age/ Buy "The Hollow Age" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4o2UtXv Show Notes:  02:17 - How Ali And Cathryn Worked Together 06:51 - How To Break The Wheel Of History 12:21 - The Collaborative Process Of Writing “The Hollow Age” 19:32 - Combining Different Writing Styles To Create A Powerful Message 28:17 - Did We Planet Skip In The Past (And Could We Do It In The Future) 33:16 - The Best Way To Address And Solve The Immigration Problem 37:07 - What It Takes To Start A Game-Changing Revolution 51:39 - Most Memorable Parts Of “The Hollow Age” 55:45 - Biggest Lessons In Collaborating With Another Person 01:04:54 - Get In Touch With Ali And Cathryn 01:06:46 - Episode 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.

How much is enough at the holidays? In this solo episode of Care More Be Better, host Corinna Bellizzi reflects on the spirit of giving at Christmas and beyond: how we can shift from consumerism to connection, from “more stuff” to more meaning. Drawing inspiration from her earlier interview with Stephanie Seferian, host of Sustainable Minimalists and author of Sustainable Minimalism, Corinna explores: The Four Gift Rule and Seven Gift Rule Why experiences and group gifts (like memberships or trips) often outlast toys Ideas for spreading gifts across the 12 Days of Christmas How minimalism and sustainability can deepen joy instead of limiting it Simple, family-friendly ways to give more intentionally—and waste less Whether you’re already practicing minimalism or you’re just feeling overwhelmed by holiday “stuff,” this episode offers a gentler, more regenerative way to celebrate. Mentioned in this Episode: Interview with Stephanie Seferian, Sustainable Minimalists (check our archive for “Sustainable Minimalism with Stephanie Seferian”) https://caremorebebetter.com/forging-a-path-to-sustainable-minimalism-with-stephanie-seferian-author-of-sustainable-minimalism/ Stephanie’s book: Sustainable Minimalism https://amzn.to/4983had Support Our Cause Partner – Prescott College Through Care More Be Better, we support Prescott College and their mission in sustainability education and environmental leadership. Learn more or join this effort at: caremorebebetter.com/support Stay ConnectedWebsite: https://caremorebebetter.comInstagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok: @caremorebebetter Because when we care more, we can create a better future.We can even reimagine how—and why—we give. #sustainableliving #minimalism #minimalistlifestyle #sustainableminimalism #zerowasteliving #ecofriendlylifestyle #consciousconsumerism #mindfulliving #sustainablegifts #Christmasminimalism #holidayminimalism #regenerativeliving #regenerativesustainability #intentionalgifting #minimalistChristmasgifts #fourgiftrule #sevengiftrule #sustainablebeauty #experiencegifts #groupgiftideas #12daysofChristmasgifts #sustainableChristmas #ethicalgifting #slowerholidays #mindfulChristmas #ecofriendlyChristmas #sustainableholidayideas #sustainabilitypodcast #CareMoreBeBetterpodcast #CorinnaBellizzi #howtoreducewaste Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The skin is our biggest detoxification organ, and yet we put things on it that we do not fully understand. To avoid compromising your overall health with poorly made moisturizers and sunscreens, now is the time to give regenerative skincare products a try. Corinna Bellizzi is joined by Megan Douglas, fifth-generation herbalist and founder of The Organic Skin Co., who advocates for natural health, clean beauty, and sustainability. She talks about their holistic products made from organic ingredients and packed in highly sustainable material, which protect the skin and even the entire planet from further damage. Megan also shares practical tips on reducing toxic exposure in your personal care routine, as well as how the entire beauty industry can do its part in addressing the worsening climate crisis. COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/clean-beauty-reimagined-herbal-wisdom-regenerative-skincare-with-megan-douglas/ About Guest: The founder of The Organic Skin Co., Megan Douglas is a fifth-generation herbalist and naturopath who is a passionate advocate for natural health, wellbeing, beauty and sustainability. This passion is the product of her past -from the many hours she spent out the back of her grandmother’s health food shop as a child, through her experiences in London as a fashion designer, her work as a naturopath (where she was shocked by the amount of women visiting her with skin problems, most of them caused by environmental stressors and toxins), and by her experiences as a mother, with a daughter who grew up interested in all things skincare and makeup. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-douglas-87322911/ Guest Website: https://theorganicskinco.com Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/megan__douglas/ https://www.instagram.com/theorganicskinco/ Show Notes: 02:42 - How Clean Beauty Became Megan’s Main Mission 15:59 - Making Sustainability A Non-Negotiable Part Of The Brand 10:43 - Unpacking The Next Gen CO2 Supercritical Extract 21:13 - Creating Sustainable Packaging To Address Plastic Pollution 26:45 - How The Beauty Industry Can Contribute To The Sustainable Movement 33:41 - Be More Responsible With What You're Putting On Your Skin 37:55 - How To Balance Integrity With High Efficacy In Formulas 45:06 - Megan’s Biggest Joys And Challenges In Building A Sustainable Brand 46:55 - How To Reduce Toxic Exposure In Your Personal Care Routine 51:48 - The Organic Skin Co. Products That Don’t Break The Bank 57:01 - Welcoming Difficult Conversations About Conscious Beauty 59:42 - Episode 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.

Tons of plastic continue to pile up in landfills and find their way in our oceans, and it only gets worse every single year. Judith Enck, founder and president of Beyond Plastics, is leading the charge against plastic pollution for decades. She joins Corinna Bellizzi to share what must be done to accelerate and improve efforts in reducing plastic use, particularly recycling and reusing methods. Judith also explains why most plastics continue not to get recycled, the best way to reduce unnecessary food packaging, and why corporations are the biggest culprit behind the worsening state of plastic pollution. COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/solving-the-problem-of-plastic-pollution-with-judith-enck/ About Guest: Judith Enck is the founder and president of Beyond Plastics, whose goal is eliminating plastic pollution everywhere. She was appointed by President Obama to serve as regional administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in 2009 and served as deputy secretary for the environment in the New York Governor’s Office. She is the co-author, with Adam Mahoney, of "The Problem With Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late" (The New Press). She is currently a professor at Bennington College and lives in upstate New York. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-enck-26a769200 Guest Website: https://www.beyondplastics.org/ Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/beyondplastics https://www.facebook.com/beyondplasticsaction https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHsOC-rBE1GTpmZg4sUD96g https://www.tiktok.com/@beyondplasticsaction Additional Resources Mentioned: Book - The Problem with Plastic: https://amzn.to/4p6RcXX Show Notes:  02:40 - What Inspired Judith To Fight Plastic Pollution  06:19 - Why Most Plastics Do Not Get Recycled  14:00 - How To Boost Recycling And Get Rid Of Unnecessary Packaging  22:51 - How To Do Your Part In Reducing Plastic Pollution  28:30 - Why Chemical Recycling Is The Last Thing We Need  33:03 - How Women Are Leading The Charge Against Plastic Pollution  38:41 - There Is No Such Thing As Biodegradable Plastic   48:28 - We Need To Work To Retain Hope  51:20 - How To Work And Collaborate With Beyond Plastics Community  53:14 - What Can Replace Polyester In Our Clothes  58:10 - Get In Touch With Judith Enck And Beyond Plastics 01:00:13 - Episode 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.

Shared with permission from The Get Obsessed With Living Your Best Life Podcast - hosted by Julie Lokun. This week, I’m excited to share a powerful conversation from my podcasting colleague and business bestie, Julie Lokun, host of Get Obsessed With Your Life. Julie sits down with Jim Kwik, the world’s leading brain coach and author of the bestselling book Limitless. Jim has trained visionaries like Oprah Winfrey, Elon Musk, and Bill Gates — and in this episode, he breaks down how you can learn faster, remember more, and reprogram your brain for success in an increasingly AI-driven world. Together, Julie and Jim explore: Why belief drives behavior — and how upgrading your internal “software” changes your outcomes How to cultivate curiosity as a business superpower What it really means to blend AI + HI (Human Intelligence) Jim’s proven methods for improving memory, learning speed, and cognitive flexibility The mindset shift: “Be a thermostat, not a thermometer” — lead the energy, don’t just react to it This episode is more than a conversation — it’s a roadmap for unlocking your potential in work, creativity, and life. Key Takeaways Your brain is your greatest business asset — train it intentionally. Curiosity fuels adaptability and innovation, especially in the age of AI. Your beliefs set the limits of your behavior — change your thoughts, change your outcomes. AI should amplify your strengths, not replace them. Mental clarity and focus are skills — and you can learn them. About Jim Kwik Jim Kwik is a world-renowned brain coach, speaker, and founder of Kwik Learning. Known for his groundbreaking work in accelerated learning, memory, and mindset mastery, he has trained CEOs, celebrities, and global leaders. He is the author of Limitless and the Limitless Expanded Edition. About Julie Lokun Julie Lokun is a media strategist, coach, and host of the Get Obsessed With Your Life podcast. She is a champion of curiosity, creativity, and helping people build lives and businesses they truly love. Learn more at julielokunconsulting.com. Resources & Links Listen to Julie’s Podcast: Get Obsessed With Your Life: https://www.getobsessedpodcast.com/ Read Jim Kwik’s Limitless: https://limitlessbook.comExplore Kwik Brain Programs: https://jimkwik.comMeet Jim Live: Cre8tive Con 2025 – https://cre8tivecon.comConnect with Julie: https://julielokunconsulting.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.