184 episodes
Conspiracy of Goodness Podcast Goodness Exchange
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- Society & Culture
More joy, less fear, and no end to the evidence that a bright future is possible. Hosted by Dr. Lynda Ulrich, co-founder of the Goodness Exchange, each episode we help you make sense of the world by introducing you to people tackling some of the world’s most difficult problems and show you why they still think the future is bright.
Find more good news at the Goodness Exchange, a media outlet helping you cut through today’s negative noise, saving your time and sanity with instant access to positive news, fresh insights, and uplifting perspectives.
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183. Where’s Your Fish From? The Future of Sustainable Seafood with Jennifer Bushman
Jennifer Bushman is a leading expert in elevating ingeniously sustainable “water farming.” Aquaculture now has the potential to provide abundant seafood, as well as foods from freshwater sources, all over the world. Get ready to be delighted—and hungry—as you learn about this consumer shift that you’ll surely be anxious to participate in.
Chapters
0:00 – Intro & Welcome
3:25 – Seafood Choices at Restaurants
6:00 – Importance of Knowing Seafood Sources
13:27 – Break
15:43 – Fed by Blue
19:06 – Consumer Trust and the Role of Media in Environmental Advocacy
25:55 – Underutilized Seafood Species
32:09 – Challenging the Misconceptions Around Wild-Caught Seafood
38:04 – Changing Consumer Perceptions: From Consumers to Contributors
41:45 – The Power of Early Education in Shaping Sustainable Eating Habits
43:37 – ”Hope in the Water” Documentary
45:38 – Encouraging Informed Consumer Choices in Seafood Restaurants
48:56 – Closing -
182. Mythbusting Travel: Goodness in Iraq with Doug Barnard
In the realm of travel, there are individuals who are not just adventurers, but also champions of breaking stereotypes and fostering connections with others. Doug Barnard is one of those individuals. He is a seasoned YouTuber with over 500,000 followers, as well as a guide who takes travelers on wondrous journeys to places maligned in mass media, like Iraq. Barnard has found the people there amazing in their generosity and goodwill towards Americans, and he embraces the opportunity to showcase the wonders of ancient lands that are completely untouched by tourism.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
02:39 – Doug’s Background
06:38 – Traveling to Iraq
12:00 – What Iraqis Think of Americans
17:02 – Break
19:18 – Tourist Experiences in Different Countries
26:45 – Traveling to Pakistan
30:08 – Traveling to Bangladesh
31:15 – Hard Power & Soft Power
35:00 – We’re All the Same
44:40 – Doug Barnard Travel Guide Experience
55:07 – Closing -
181. An Astronaut’s View: Flourishing on Spaceship Earth Together with Nicole Stott
Astronaut Nicole Stott isn't your average adventurer; she's one of the few individuals who have had the privilege of leaving Earth and venturing into the vast unknown of outer space, experiencing the wonder of living and working aboard both a space shuttle and the ISS. With over 100 days spent in space, Nicole has gained a unique perspective on our planet and the universe beyond.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
2:28 – Don’t Forget You Live on a Planet
5:45 – What is the Overview Effect?
13:39 – Break
15:55 – The Power of the Overview Effect
20:11 – Spaceship Earth
31:26 – Change Contempt to Curiosity
45:05 – Nicole’s Book
49:22 – Be a Crewmate on Planet Earth
51:40 – Closing -
180. Transforming Stressful Spaces with Nature Photography with Ernesto Rodriguez
Ernesto Rodriguez is using a lifetime of experiences bridging art, science, and nature to create healing environments, and he can teach us how to combine our own unique life experiences to create real impact in remarkable ways. During this interview, you may see a path for yourself appear: one that allows you to live with joyous energy to the very end.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
04:20 – Origins of Ernesto’s Projects
08:55 – Ernesto’s Journey
15:05 – The Psychological Benefits of Trees
23:21 – Break
25:38 – Listen to the Universe
34:20 – A Lesson in Perseverance in Innovation
40:15 – The Importance of Nature
44:02 – Closing -
179. Save the Sloths and You Save Everything Else with Dr. Rebecca Cliffe
Dr. Rebecca Cliffe is the founder of one of the world’s largest organizations for the conservation of the endearing, always-smiling sloth. Sloths aren’t just the latest trendy, adorable animal: Dr. Cliffe is here to inform us that they are worth every moment of constant attention and adoration, and to help us understand how we can assist this remarkable wildlife partner.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
03:58 – Slow & Steady Wins the Race
06:15 – The Issues Sloths Face
09:05 – Dr. Cliffe’s Finds Her True Calling
14:45 – Celebrate the Wins No Matter What
18:17 – Break
20:35 – The Sloth Conservation Foundation’s Mission
23:45 – Travel Savvy Tips For Ethical Animal Treatment
31:25 – Creating a Sloth-Friendly Urban Environment
38:27 – The Need for Greater Sloth Research
45:25 – The Importance of Sloths in Their Ecosystems
48:44 – Future Goals for The Sloth Conservation Foundation
51:10 – How to Support the Sloths
56:35 – Closing -
178. Looking to Nature to Solve Complex Problems with Katie Losey
Did you know that many of the design and engineering problems we face today have already been solved through millions of years of evolution, by nature itself? Katie Losey, a science writer, is passionately advocating for the use of biomimicry—the study and application of nature’s hidden genius—in modern problem-solving.
Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
03:08 – What is Biomimicry?
09:27 – The Earth Calendar Analogy
12:24 – Ways Biomimicry Can Lead to True Progress
18:50 – The Elegant Simplicity of Nature
22:55 – Break
25:12 – Katie’s Journey into Biomimicry
32:15 –Biomimicry’s Regenerative Solutions
36:00 – Carl Sagan’s Quote About Stardust
41:22 – We Are Nature
44:36 – What Should People Do Next?
48:30 – Closing