the goop podcast Isabelle Boemeke
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Dec 23, 2025 Isabelle Boemeke, known as Isodope, is a Brazilian-born former model turned nuclear energy communicator and author of Rad Future. In this captivating discussion, she debunks common myths about nuclear energy, revealing how misinformation has shaped its reputation. Isabelle shares her journey from climate anxiety to advocacy, emphasizing nuclear's potential to outperform other energy sources. They also explore the cultural roots behind anti-nuclear sentiment and examine innovative approaches that could redefine our energy future.
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Rural Brazilian Roots Shaped Her Drive
- Isabelle Boemeke grew up in a small, cold agricultural town in southern Brazil with limited infrastructure and expensive electricity.
- Those early hardships shaped her drive to seek better quality of life and access to reliable power.
Modeling Became An Unexpected Exit
- At 16 Isabelle was discovered for modeling and later placed third nationwide, which became her ticket to leave Brazil.
- Modeling led her to Miami, university, and entrepreneurial experiments that later pivoted toward climate work.
Curiosity Connected Science To Mission
- Isabelle's curiosity about science led her from Richard Dawkins to following scientists who mentioned molten salt reactors.
- That thread of curiosity later converted into a focused mission on nuclear communication.