Biophilic Solutions: Nature Has the Answers

The Biophilic Leadership Summit brings together thought-leaders from fields like agriculture, urban planning, architecture, and climate science to learn about and discuss the most impactful biophilic projects, principles and research happening today. Hear from our Summit Coordinator Katrina Erni Cohen, about the speakers, topics, and themes that you can expect to learn more about at the 2021 Virtual Summit, happening next week on October 11th and 12th. Biophilic Solutions listeners get a special rate on tickets! Enter the code BiophilicSolutions on the 2021 Virtual Summit Event Page for almost 40% off our regular rate. Show NotesLearn More About The Biophilic Leadership SummitBiophilic Leadership Summit : Full 2021 AgendaAmerican Farmland TrustThe Biophilic InstituteSerenbeBiophilic CitiesBiophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts. Please listen, follow, and give us a five-star review. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn and learn more on our website. #NatureHasTheAnswers

From our good friends over at Serenbe Stories, hear Monica and Steve Nygren’s interview with retired marine Colonel Mark “Puck” Mykleby. In this episode, Mark explains why biophilic communities are an important aspect of national security, how sustainability drives economic growth, and why smart growth at home becomes smart power abroad. You will also learn about the origins of the Biophilic Institute, as well as the work Mark is doing in the private sector to create more walkable communities. Though this interview is from December 2019, its themes are as timely as ever. If you are interested in learning more about how we can scale biophilic design, join us for the virtual Biophilic Leadership Summit on October 11th and 12th. Biophilic Solutions listeners get a special rate when they use the code BiophilicSolutions.Show NotesRegister for the 2021 Biophilic Leadership Summit (Oct. 11 & 12, 2021) with code BiophilicSolutionsThe Biophilic InstituteThe Grand New Strategy: Restoring America’s Prosperity, Security, and Sustainability in the 21st Century by Mark Mykelby, Patrick Doherty, and Joel MakowerAdmiral Michael Glenn Mullen, Joint Chiefs of StaffCongress for the New UrbanismThe New America FoundationLong Haul Capital GroupBiophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts. Please listen, follow, and give us a five-star review. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn and learn more on our website. #NatureHasTheAnswers

This week on Biophilic Solutions, we chat with Indie Lee, founder of the wildly successful skincare line of the same name. Hear how Indie went from a CPA working with major companies, to an advocate for the slow food movement, to the CEO and founder of her own beauty brand, where she puts nature and ethics at the forefront. Indie's story of overcoming major health challenges, starting a business from the ground up, and holding her company to the highest ethical environmental standards will inspire you. In this episode, we tackle conscious consumerism, not letting the perfect be the enemy of the good, and how we can all champion the clean beauty industry. Show NotesIndie Lee, Founder & CEO of Indie Lee & Co (The Everygirl)The Skin-Care Line That Began With a Brain Tumor (The Cut)COSMOS, Natural and Organic Certification for SkincareIndie Lee’s Clean CommitmentsIndie Lee IngredientsIndie Lee Recycling ProgramIndie Lee on InstagramAILLEA - Pure. Trusted. Beauty.Biophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts. Please listen, follow, and give us a five-star review. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn and learn more on our website. #NatureHasTheAnswers

In this podcast, Florence Williams discusses the mental health benefits of spending time in nature. They cover topics such as forest bathing, the impact of city noises on our central nervous system, and the importance of investing in outerwear for enjoying the outdoors year-round.

This week, Monica and Jennifer sit down with Jasmina Aganovic to talk about all things beauty and biotechnology. After earning a degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering from MIT, Jasmina worked with well-known beauty brands like Fresh and Living Proof before founding her own line, Mother Dirt, a brand that uses the naturally occurring bacteria found on human skin to treat and cleanse without stripping. Currently, Jasmina is the entrepreneur in residence at Gingko Bioworks, a biotechnology company working to bring nature to the forefront in innovation. We cover a lot of ground in this episode including Gingko’s partnership with Moderna, the weaknesses of the ‘clean’ beauty industry, and why biology is the ultimate technology. Show NotesGingko Bioworks: The Organism CompanyGrow by GingkoNo Soap, No Shampoo, Bacteria-Rich Hygiene Experiment, by Julia Scott (The New York Times)Laboratory of Longings by Ani LiuBiophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts. Please listen, follow, and give us a five-star review. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn and learn more on our website. #NatureHasTheAnswers

This week, we're speaking with Beth Sauerhaft, the Vice President of Programs at American Farmland Trust. If you've seen the 'No Farms, No Food' bumper stickers, you're familiar with AFT whether you know it or not. In her current role, Beth oversees all of the programming that helps American Farmland Trust achieve its mission of preserving farmland, protecting farmers, and promoting environmentally sound farming practices. Prior to joining AFT, Beth has worked in sustainability roles at EPA, the Department of Agriculture, and even Pepsico. We'll talk about corporate responsibility, the importance of farmland for combating climate change, and the practices that can help farmers (and the planet) thrive. Show Notes:Beth Sauerhaft, Vice President of Programs, PhD, American Farmland TrustRegenerative Agriculture is a System, Not a Single Practice, American Farmland TrustFarmland for a New Generation in New York, by Erica Goodman (American Farmland Trust)Farms Under Threat: Biodiversity and Agriculture, American Farmland TrustCover Crops Create Resilient Farms and Landscapes, by April Ann Opatik Murray (American Farmland Trust)Women for the Land Initiative, American Farmland TrustDonate to American Farmland Trust and Help Save the Land that Sustains UsGet Your FREE ‘No Farms No Food’ Bumper StickerVote in the 13th Annual Farmers’ Market Celebration Biophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts. Please listen, follow, and give us a five-star review. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn and learn more on our website. #NatureHasTheAnswers

On this episode of Biophilic Solutions, we talk to Jacqui Patterson, the Senior Director of the NAACP’s Environmental and Climate Justice Program, about why we cannot separate our fight for planetary health from the fight for racial justice. Why is race, even more so that socioeconomic status, the single biggest indicator for placement of toxic facilities in the United States? Why do we silo issues like public health, race, and climate, when they are so closely related? Why is campaign finance reform essential as we move toward a greener and more equitable planet? We’ll address all of these questions and more. Show NotesEnvironmental and Climate Justice (NAACP)At the Intersections by Jacqueline Patterson in All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis, ed. by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson, 2020Just Energy: Reducing Pollution, Creating Jobs Toolkit (NAACP)20 Things We Can Do to Advance a Just and Sustainable Planet by Jacqueline PattersonThe Necessity of Harmony for a Sustainable Planet by Jacqueline Patterson (Humans & Nature), 2013Q&A with Jacqueline Patterson, director of the NAACP’s Environmental and Climate Justice Program by Holly Bowers (Arcadia), 2021Move to AmendDemocracy InitiativeShowing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ): A home for white people working for justiceBiophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts. Please listen, follow, and give us a five-star review. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn and learn more on our website. #NatureHasTheAnswers

How do we build a biophilic movement? Halfway through our first season, Monica and Jennifer reflect on the lessons they have learned so far and bring it all back to our innate love of and need for nature. They’ll dive deeper into their own backstories and relationships with nature, discuss why biophilia is a useful way to reframe the environmental conversation, and explore the importance of consciousness raising when growing a movement. Show NotesFollow The Biophilic Institute on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and FacebookPrescribing Nature by Jennifer Walsh with Beth McGroarty (for the Global Wellness SummitI Lived in a Tent for 3 Months. It Changed Everything … In a Good Way by Jennifer Walsh (Medium)SerenbeFollow Monica and Jennifer on TwitterBiophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts. Please listen, follow, and give us a five-star review. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn and learn more on our website. #NatureHasTheAnswers

The podcast explores the intersection of nature, humanity, and race with Dr. Drew Lanham. They discuss birding in the context of systemic racism, conservation linked to activism, and the importance of understanding differing perspectives. Lanham's work highlights the need for continuous learning and improvement for a sustainable future.

Fast fashion’s impact on the environment is well-known, but do you have to sacrifice style in order to protect the environment? Marci Zaroff, the founder and CEO of EcofashionCORP and a sustainable fashion pioneer, says absolutely not. Learn about the hidden impacts of the fashion industry, from the massive environmental and human toll to the microfibers that make their way into our food supply. We also talk to Marci about where the industry is headed, the shift in consumer expectations, and why she is optimistic about the future of fashion.Follow Marci  on Instagram and check out her brands: Metawear Organic, Farm to Home, Seed to Style, and YES AND.Show NotesEcorenaissance: A Lifestyle Guide for Co-creating a Stylish, Sexy, and Sustainable World, by Marci Zaroff (2018).The 5 Levels of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (Verywell Mind)The environment and economy are paying the price for fast fashion -- but there’s hope (Vox).Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)Farm to Home launches second collection with TENCEL™ Lyocell available exclusively at QVC (Textile World).The Outside View: Looking Back at 2020’s Balancing Act by Marci Zaroff (Women’s Wear Daily).The Outside View: The Cool Factor of Sustainability by Marci Zaroff (Women’s Wear Daily).The Textile Exchange | Creating Material ChangeBiophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts. Please listen, follow, and give us a five-star review. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn and learn more on our website. #NatureHasTheAnswers