In this episode, we speak with brilliant and hilarious Epigeneticist Bruce Lipton, PhD, about the biology of belief and how, in fact, we’ve all been programmed. Bruce is a Stem Cell Biologist, bestselling author, and recipient of the 2009 Goi Peace Award, and is internationally recognized for bridging science and spirit. In this conversation, we learn from Bruce about epigenetics, how our subconscious is running our lives and that we, indeed, are living in the Matrix. Part 1 of this conversation gives you everything you need to know about how our consciousness changes our life experiences. Stay tuned for Part 2 where we build on this foundation and learn how to change our programming and change the world!What we talk about:The difference between genetics and epigenetics How to become the master creator of your life Why positive thinking alone isn’t enough How we’ve been programmed since birth You’re only conscious 5% of the day (and what that means)Why falling in love changes your life (the quantum physics way)Learn more about Bruce:Website: https://www.brucelipton.com/Instagram: @BruceLiptonTwitter: @Biologyofbelief CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennari Robin Shaw:Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/Instagram: @robinxshawA special thank you to this episode’s sponsor, For Days. As a zero-waste clothing brand they use upcycled, Cradle to Cradle and GOTS certified organic materials to create seasonless, effortless, comfortable pieces in Unisex, Men’s, and Women’s styles. They have a closed-loop model where you get swap credits with every purchase so you can send back that For Days item you’ve been wearing and swap it for something new! Hey Change Podcast Listeners get 15% off with code HEYCHANGE15.https://fordays.com/Intro + outro music: No Copyright Music by Sapajou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we speak with Cameron Russel, a supermodel, activist, trailblazer, and dear friend. With seventeen years of modeling for brands like Prada, Calvin Klein, Victoria’s Secret and Vogue, she gave one of the most popular TED talks of all time (over 37 million views!) on the power of image, and co-founded the model/activist group the Model Mafia. Cameron is currently finishing her book about fashion, intuition, and power. Join us as we talk about finding your voice as a model, using your platform for activism, how media shapes identity and how building community is our best chance at saving our world. This is a heartfelt, inspiring episode and we know you’re going to love it! Learn more about Cameron:Website: http://www.cameronrussell.org/Instagram: @CameronRussellTwitter: @cameronrussel Also mentioned in this episode: Michelle Cliff Essay: Notes on SpeechlessnessA Pedagogy of Hope by Paulo Freire“One of the tasks of the progressive educator, through a serious, correct political analysis, is to unveil opportunities for hope, no matter what the obstacles may be. After all, without hope there is little we can do. (Location 101)”CONNECT + FOLLOW:Podcast Instagram: @heychange_podcast Anne Therese:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennari Robin:Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/Instagram: @robinxshaw A special thank you to this episode’s sponsor, Luxe Botanics, a high performance skincare line formulated with the most transformative botanicals and manufactured ethically with respect for people, animals and the planet.https://luxebotanics.com/  Hey Change Podcast Listeners get 15% off with code HEYCHANGE.  Intro + outro music: No Copyright Music by Sapajou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season 3, “Optimist In Action!”In this episode, you’ll meet our new co-host, Robin Shaw, and hear how Anne Therese’s work inspired Robin to change her life. Learn about AT’s journey as an activist and “stubborn climate optimist,” why she considers herself a “recovering vegan,” and how she’s learned to deal with climate anxiety. Find out how meeting Anne Therese changed Robin’s approach to work, life and parenting, and how they came up with “Optimist In Action” as a campaign, social movement, and way of life. Get ready to get inspired!Talked about:Activism as a source of happiness Awareness hurts and that’s okHow to protect (or not protect?) your heartWhat does it mean to bring a child to today's world?Tips for small but empowered actionsThe magic in creating ripple effects of changeTo learn more about Anne Therese’s work:Website: https://theclimateoptimist.com/The Collective: https://www.collectivexaction.com/Instagram: @annetheresegennariModeling Agency: https://www.rolemodelsmgmt.com/To learn more about Robin’s work:Website: https://parentsxplanet.com/Instagram: @robinxshawPodcast Instagram: @heychange_podcastAlso mentioned in this episode: Children’s book: We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom, illustrated by Michaela GoadeModel Activist Community: Model MafiaQuotes: Our Deepest Fear by Marianne Williamson"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it; Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now." - by William Hutchinson Murray paraphrasing Goethe “Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable” - Mary Oliver Sponsor:A special thank you to this episode’s sponsor, For Days. As a zero-waste clothing brand they use upcycled, Cradle to Cradle and GOTS certified organic materials to create seasonless, effortless, comfortable pieces in Unisex, Men’s and Women’s styles. They have a closed-loop model where you get swap credits with every purchase so you can send back that For Days item you’ve been wearing and swap it for something new! Hey Change Podcast Listeners get 15% off with code HEYCHANGE15.https://fordays.com/Intro + outro music: No Copyright Music by Sapajou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remember the "Dell Dude" from early 2000? Ever wonder what happened to him?I'm thrilled to tell you that we have actor Ben Curtis - also known as the Dell Dude from the famous commercials for Dell Computers - guest Hey Change to share his story of quick fame, PSTD, addiction, and recovery. Ben passionately shares his story - the highs and the lows - and talks about how having a coach helped him get out from where he was and into the place he is today, recovered and thriving!In this episode:The value of a coach and what having one can do to youHow to think about spiritual growth and healingThe importance of self-empowerment in activismTips for everyday healing and empowermentAbout Ben:Ben Curtis is an American actor who became known as the Dell Dude in a series of commercials for Dell Computers between 2000 and 2003. But then a series of events, that you’re about to learn about soon, led him down a windling path and to a quite dark place where the only way out was to reach out a hand and ask for help.Today, Ben is a recovered addict, an experienced actor in recent shows like Orange is The New Black and Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, he’s a musician with his own band Dirty Mae, but most importantly he’s a life coach on a mission to help - especially men - find self-love, courage, * compassion.Connect with Ben:Work with Ben: https://linktr.ee/bencurtisWebsite: https://www.bencurtis.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bencurtisofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bencurtisofficialCORRECTION: The book I'm talking about at the end of the episode is Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. SaadStay in touch!@AnneThereseGennariwww.theclimateoptimist.com/contactMusic and jingles in this episode were written and recorded by Madeleine MacGillivray Wallace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you suffering from climate anxiety? How do you even know if you are? I decided to record this solo episode to share my story of climate anxiety and how it's shown up in my life. I hope that by opening up about how I've felt all these years, I'm reaching out a helping hand. Because I want you to know that whatever you might be feeling, you're not alone! Eco-anxiety and climate depression are spreading like wildfire (no pun intended) among us and psychologists worldwide are just starting to pay attention to the mental health effects climate change can have. This is a serious topic so let's get serious about it - so that we can learn to heal!In this episode I talk about:My climate anxiety and how it led to eating disorders and self-sabotageTips for connecting with your anxiety and how to work through itDaily practices for healing and dealing with eco-anxietyDon't think this episode is for you? You might want to think again! YOU have the right to heal. YOU are entitled to feel grief and to choose to move beyond it. YOU get to be the happiest and healthiest version of yourself that you can possibly be. Because if you want to heal the world, you must start by healing yourself first.I hope this is a helpful one, friends! If you want to read more, check out my blog post "How To Deal With Climate Anxiety"If you have any story you want to share or if you need help or guidance, please don't hesitate to reach out:@AnneThereseGennariwww.theclimateoptimist.com/contactMusic and jingles in this episode were written and recorded by Madeleine MacGillivray Wallace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you know your carbon footprint? How would your everyday actions change if you did?In this episode, we talk to Josie Stoker, a wonderful young woman from Britain who spent the last 7 years in Asia, where she worked alongside Indigenous communities to bring their knowledge to corporate leadership teams. Having seen first-hand the effects of climate change today, she became passionate about empowering people to turn eco-anxiety into eco-action, and she’s excited about the role technology can play in supporting everyday people in their ambitions to take climate action. Today, Josie is CoFounder and CEO at Capture - a B2B helping companies build a planet-friendly workforce. It also serves as an app that anyone can download and use to start tracking his or her individual carbon footprint, so make sure to check it out!In the episode:How much ice do you actually melt when taking a flight?Do individual actions actually matter and if so, why?What is the difference is between climate change and environmental destruction?What role should companies play in building a better world?Website: https://www.thecapture.club/Instagram: @thecaptureapp---Stay optimistic and please stay in touch! You can always reach me on Instagram: @annetheresegennariWebsite: www.theclimateoptimist.comMusic and jingles in this episode were written and recorded by Madeleine MacGillivray WallaceIf you like the show, please give it a 5 STAR REVIEW in your podcast app so we can keep reaching more passionate change-makers just like you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's end 2020 with some real climate optimism! This is a live chat from previously this year when I had the honor of talking to Andreas Karelas, the author of Climate Courage, about all things climate change, optimism, and positive action!I hope it's the right dose of optimism (and courage) you need to end this year on a good note and start 2021 with a new-found sense of curiosity and drive to make this world a better place! HAPPY NEW YEARS FRIENDSIn the episode:Climate Solutions to be excited aboutThe importance and beauty of action in communityHow to build momentum for positive changeHow to start inclusive conversations that spark actionChoice architecture and why it's importantWhy choosing how to deliver information is essentialThe mental elements to adapting changeAbout Our Guest:Andreas Karelas is the founder and executive director of RE-volv, a nonprofit organization that empowers people around the country to help nonprofits in their communities go solar and raise awareness about the benefits of clean energy. He is a dedicated clean-energy advocate with over 15 years of environmental and renewable energy experience. He is an Audubon TogetherGreen Conservation Leadership Fellow and an OpenIDEO Climate Innovator Fellow. He lives and works in San Francisco. Connect with him at re-volv.org and on Twitter at @AndreasKarelas.Buy the book: https://climatecourage.us/Stay optimistic and please stay in touch! You can always reach me on Instagram: @annetheresegennariMusic and jingles in this episode were written and recorded by Madeleine MacGillivray WallaceIf you like the show, please give it a 5 STAR REVIEW in your podcast app so we can keep reaching more passionate change-makers just like you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is carbon negative fashion and is it even possible to produce clothes that sequester more carbon than the process of making the garment produces? It might seem too good to be true, but it's not, and I'm thrilled to end 2020 with you guys by introducing what I hope is the future of fashion - carbon negative, 100% biodegradable, permaculture approved clothes.Edzard van Der Wyck is the founder of Sheep Inc. - a new fashion brand launched in October 2019 that is creating carbon negative, fully traceable, 100% biodegradable, ethically sourced, Merino wool, unisex ZQ certified jumpers. On top of all these fancy and exciting titles, they also work closely with their wool farms to ensure a focus on regenerative farming, land mapping, bio diversity and planting trees with the goal of creating farms that are carbon sinks and producing a naturally carbon negative product. Check out their sweaters and learn more about their journey at www.sheepinc.comGood to know about merino wool:Merino is the world’s naturally technical fibre which is renewable and bio-degradable. It’s natural proteins will completely break down with environmental exposure into organic carbon and return to the environment in years to come.Merino wool is a natural and sustainable resource because merino wool continues to grow each year after the annual harvesting of the fleece.Merino sheep live on a diet of water and grasses and live outdoors.Not all merino wool is ethical and sustainable. Look for certifications like Responsible Wool Standard, ZQ Merino Standard and the Soil Association Organic StandardsI hope you find this to be a super optimistic and encouraging episode to end 2020 with, and I hope to see you back here on Hey Change in the new year! Stay optimistic and please stay in touch! You can always reach me on Instagram: @annetheresegennariMusic and jingles in this episode was written and recorded by Madeleine MacGillivray WallaceIf you like the show, please give it a 5 STAR REVIEW in your podcast app so we can keep reaching more passionate change-makers just like you! THANK YOU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you struggled with wanting to change the world (like, desperately) but not knowing how to find the time or energy while also keeping up with the rest of your life? Are you dreaming of finding your true passion and learning how to navigate your way to a life filled with purpose and joy? Today's episode with Katina Mountanos is all about creating that life for yourself and the steps to start taking to create a life where you won't just survive, but thrive.Things we'll cover:Actual exercises for finding your purposeHow to align your personal purpose with greater goodThe key to mindfulness and happinessHow to rethink everything society has taught us to co-create a different worldTips for mindfulness, balance, and necessary reflectionAbout our guest:Katina Mountanos, a renowned writer and creative entrepreneur who founded the viral blog On Adulting that helps thousands of millennials around the world mindfully navigate adulthood. Her debut book, On Adulting: How Millennials (And Any Human, Really) Can Work Less, Live More and Bend the Rules for Good (November, 2020) provides insights, tools, guidance and more to help millennials and GenZ figure out how to navigate adulthood in a conscious, happy way. She recently cofounded a mental well-being startup, Daydreamers, and is pursuing her master’s in clinical psychology at Columbia University.Get your copy of On Adulting now: https://www.onadulting.com/the-bookKatina is @onadulting on all social platformsStay optimistic and stay in touch! You can always reach me on Instagram: @annetheresegennariMusic and jingles in this episode was written and recorded by Madeleine MacGillivray WallaceIf you like the show, please give it a 5 STAR REVIEW in your podcast app so we can keep reaching more passionate change-makers just like you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When did we start having such a strained relationship with stuff? And can you actually have stuff without breaking the planet? That is exactly what we'll get into in this episode with circular economy entrepreneur and author Sandra Goldmark.Thing's we'll ponder together:When and why did we lose touch with the value of things?How can we care for things and fix them when they're broken?How should we think about stuff to make sure they only fill a functional, balanced, and nurturing part of our lives?What is circular economy and how can we achieve it?We'll also start the episode with what I call "Maddie Chats" where Madeleine is coming back to the show to give you quick "need-to-know" about microplastics, a teaser of an upcoming episode when we'll dive a lot deeper into that world...About Sandra:Sandra is a circular economy entrepreneur and author whose work focuses on solutions to overconsumption and climate change. In her recent book Fixation: How to Have Stuff Without Breaking the Planet, she takes readers on a quest to radically reimagine what a healthy relationship with our stuff might look like.Website: https://sandragoldmark.com/Mentioned in the episode:Try 2 weeks as a member if the Action Squad today: www.theactionsquad.comWant to partake in the Healing Journaling workshop? Shoot me an email --> annetherese@theclimateoptimist.comMusic and jingles in this episode was written and recorded by Madeleine MacGillivray WallaceStay optimistic and stay in touch! You can always reach me on Instagram: @annetheresegennariIf you like the show, please give it a 5 STAR REVIEW in your podcast app so we can keep reaching more passionate change-makers just like you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.