BOOK REVIEW – Protest: Respect It, Defend It, Use It by Annie Leonard and Andre Carothers
Annie Leonard and André Carothers have written something rare: a history book that reads like a call to action, and a call to action that’s grounded enough in history to actually be useful. From the Boston Tea Party to Standing Rock to the No Kings protests happening right now, Protest makes the case that the right to peaceful dissent is not guaranteed — and that protecting it is not someone else’s job.
The Global Crossroads of Climate Policy: Progress, Pushback, and the Battle for a Regenerative Future
This week, the global sustainability landscape delivered a swirl of conflicting signals: bold progress in some regions, dramatic rollbacks in others, and powerful reminders that our environmental challenges are deeply interconnected. In this solo episode, Corinna unpacks five major developments shaping the future of climate action, environmental justice, and regenerative systems worldwide.
Bringing Back Personal Touch To Community Health With DeAndre James
Watch the episode here Listen to the podcast here It is unfortunate that the healthcare industry has lost its personal touch and become too commercialized, if not totally out of touch. This is the main problem DeAndre James is addressing by pushing community health back into the forefront. Joining Corinna Bellizzi, he shares what must […]
How To Navigate Difficult Conversations with AI: Introducing Omi Chandiramani’s Good Talk App
In this episode of Care More Be Better, host Corinna Bellizzi interviews Omi Chandiramani, a technologist and the creator of the Good Talk app, which helps users navigate challenging conversations through role-playing with an AI chatbot. Omi shares his journey in developing the app, the importance of effective communication, and the potential of AI in enhancing conversation skills. They also discuss privacy concerns, AI’s limitations, and the future of AI in various fields like education and therapy.
Upholding The Truth And Creating Real Impact With Miyoko Schinner
As profit-first food systems leave people and animals underserved, Corinna Bellizzi is joined by award-winning chef and entrepreneur Miyoko Schinner to challenge the power structures doing more harm than good in food and animal agriculture. Miyoko shares how she is prioritizing impact over scale through Miyoko’s Creamery, advancing food sovereignty, making vegan cheese accessible, and working toward an ambitious vision that includes creating the world’s first vegan village in Italy.
Elevating Compassion Today With Ali Horriyat
After leaving a lucrative career in finance, Corinna Bellizzi sits down with Ali Horriyat, founder of Compassiviste, to explore his vision for a society rooted in compassion, empathy, and meaningful social impact. Ali shares how his multidisciplinary education, literary work, and guiding belief to “love always, and always love” are shaping a global movement that challenges profit-first systems and re-centers humanity at the heart of progress.
Opening the Path for Cross-Sector Collaboration in Climate-Focused Projects
Across the world, there are various projects and initiatives that are focused on climate action. However, considering the growing urgency of climate change, the world isn’t keeping up fast enough. Research suggests we aren’t on track to achieve the UN’s Agenda 2030 — the organization’s chosen approach to engaging stakeholders in achieving sustainable development. The UN’s 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) promoted principle-based approaches where multiple sectors from public, private, and knowledge institutions are expected to work together to achieve common medium-term targets.
You Are More Than Your Body: Body Positivity, Breast Implants, and Breast Implant Illness (BII) with Candice Barley
This week we invite you to think about the Body Positivity movement, and being comfortable in your own skin while we confront the topic of body modification and elective surgeries that involve implants. If you are considering a physical modification to your body It’s important to understand the risks, the inflammatory conditions that can erupt, and how these problems can erode your health so you can identify the root cause of these issues if they arise for you.
Running For A Cause with Tina Muir, Distance Athlete, Author and Podcaster @RunningForReal
Tina Muir is a former elite distance runner of the UK and Ireland, who has become an inspirational leader and podcaster with her podcast and website of the same name, Running For Real. She is presently training for the Boston Marathon, the UK Marathon, which she will run as a guide, and is prepping for the release of her book (which you can preorder now), Becoming A Sustainable Runner: A Guide to Running for Life, Community and Planet.
Women Entrepreneurs And The Power Of Social Impact With Talia Antonietta
Listen to the podcast here: Female empowerment is an important part of our world, yet a lot still needs accomplishing. The social impact space is one area where women continue to make a big splash with entrepreneurial efforts aimed at changing how we view the world. Corinna Bellizzi and Talia Antonietta of The Modern Altruneur […]
