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According to World Counts, a data insights organization, if the planet continues to operate its global food system in its current state, we will run out of food in 25 years. Starting in 2022 many consumers saw the increase in food prices at the markets and in restaurants. The prices have been caused by several factors including war, upticks in production costs since the pandemic, and the demand due to a growing global population. The current mass farming practices are not allowing time for natural replenishment and an overhaul of the system is needed on the macro and micro levels.
To combat these unnerving trends many everyday people are looking into growing their food and cultivating their little bit of green at home to hopefully curb costs at the check-out line and bring health back to their bodies and communities.
In this episode, landscape architect and award-winning author Matthieu Mehuys, and I discuss what is needed to turn back the clock on the land to bring back health and natural replenishment to the land.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Modern Farming [7:40]- For Soil [9:30]- Good News [11:20]- Find Your Purpose [13:00] - Skin of Our Planet [17:27] - Famine [20:00]
- Removing Deserts [27:32]- Scaling in Farming [37:00]- Gardening for the Everyday Soul [41:00] - Biology of Gardening [45:32]- Junk [50:00]






- Hands in Soil [52:00]- Trends in Gardening [55:26] - The Book [60:00]
Quote: ”If you are interested in becoming a good gardener you need to become educated.”
Guest Bio:
Matthieu Mehuys is the co-founder of Paulownia a landscape architect company with a mission to offer competent services to create sustainable and ecological outdoor spaces where people and nature are in harmony. Mehuys can be found designing beautiful gardens, educating landowners on the best use of their properties, teaching a growing online audience about gardening, and being an activist for the planet. In addition, Mehuys is an award-winning author on a mission to make our world a greener, healthier place. A popular gardening coach his book 12 Universal Laws of Nature, How to Use Your Land to its Full Potential walks readers through nature's secrets, learning how to develop a gardening blueprint and how to create a low-maintenance/high-impact garden. Matthieu's passion for cultivating the earth has enabled him to reach people around the world, bringing them back to their roots as humans and encouraging people to lead the way to revitalize the planet.
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Episode summary:
Developing consciousness is a complex and multifaceted topic that spans various fields, including philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, and spirituality. It involves the exploration of self-awareness, understanding one's thoughts and emotions, and cultivating a deeper understanding of the nature of existence.
Consciousness is the capacity of individuals to deal with reality. The more complex the reality, the more need for a conscious approach.
The purpose of consciousness, at an operational level, is to ensure that the difference between what an individual thinks or says about reality and the real facts is minimal.
In today’s world reality is being questioned every day. As a society we need to face the ever-growing list of problems head-on if we want to make change by understanding the many factors that have contributed to the issues and realizing that a one-size-fits-all approach will no longer work as the world has changed.
In this episode, Corrina Grace and I discuss the choices we need to make as a society to move forward on strong moral ground.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- In My blood [4:00]
- The Decision [6:40]
- Do They Want Change [8:30]
- Values [18:00]
- The Three Steps [23:33]
-  People, Process and Place [25:00]
-  Shaping the Future [30:00]
-  Shielding the Truth [34:00]
-  Holding an Open Heart [36:22]
-  Acknowledge Pain [38:32]
- Transactional Relationships [45:00]
Quote:
“We have a misunderstanding of interconnectedness thinking of it as tribalism … and we are having trouble dealing with paradox in society.”
 
Guest Bio:
Corrina Grace the author of the book The Weaver’s Way. The Weaver’s Way provides a blueprint for shaping change that harnesses our deep inner instinct for connection and caring. Within that blueprint lies a new story for shaping change, one built on an understanding of the world as interdependent and interconnected. It makes the privilege of shaping change as inclusive and accessible as the old way was exclusive and elite.
Corrina Grace she is a social entrepreneur, engineer, author, and sustainability leader with 15+ years building and strengthening social impact organizations. Additionally, she has spent 10+ years living and working with disenfranchised, economically marginalized communities on the frontlines of climate change and has solidified a personal commitment to ensuring justice and equality for People + Planet, a commitment that shapes her work at all levels.
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Child sexual abuse is a deeply concerning issue that has significant implications for the well-being of individuals and societies worldwide.
The prevalence of child sexual abuse varies across regions and populations. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), globally, an estimated 18% of girls and 8% of boys experience sexual abuse before the age of 18. Child sexual abuse is often underreported due to various factors, including fear, shame, stigma, and lack of awareness or trust in support systems. It is believed that many cases go unreported, making it challenging to accurately gauge the full extent of the problem.
Child sexual abuse can have profound and long-lasting effects on the mental health and well-being of survivors. Survivors may experience a range of psychological consequences, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and difficulties forming healthy relationships.
Certain factors may increase the risk of child sexual abuse, including family dysfunction, substance abuse within the family, poverty, exposure to violence, and lack of protective factors such as strong social support networks.
Perpetrators of child sexual abuse can be individuals known to the child, such as family members, relatives, caregivers, or trusted adults, as well as strangers. Perpetrators may use coercion, manipulation, threats, or physical force to exploit and victimize children.
In this episode, we discuss the signs, how to prevent, and what to do with expert Joelle Casteix.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Joelle’s Story [7:00]
- The Increase in Abuse [16:00]
- No Need to Talk About Sex [19:50]
- Surprises and Secrets [23:00]
- A Prevention Community [25:00]
-  The Digital Aspects of Prevention [28:00]
-  Disclosure [40:00]
-  Spirituality [42:00]
-  Best Books for Prevention [46:22]
-  Signs of Abuse [50:20]
- Why Care [52:00]
Quote:
“To help prevent child sexual abuse, teach your children the proper names of their body parts.”
 
Guest Bio:
Advocate, speaker, and author Joelle Casteix knows the statistics and experience of sexual abuse all too well. She is a leading global expert, author, and keynote speaker for survivors of child sexual assault and institutional cover-up. With more than two decades of strategic communications experience, Casteix is an expert in child sexual abuse prevention, digital accountability, social media safety, and international online privacy issues.
Since coming forward publicly in 2002 as a survivor of child sexual abuse, Casteix has devoted her career to exposing abuse, advocating on behalf of survivors, and spreading abuse prevention strategies for parents and communities. She is a regular speaker for the National Center for Victims of Crime, the Institute on Violence, Abuse and Trauma, and The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. Casteix runs the Worthy Adversary blog, which provides information and commentary on child sexual abuse prevention and exposure and is the host of two podcasts, The UNASKED Podcast and SpotTheLine podcast.
Find out more at: https://www.casteix.com/
 
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Born in 1958 Hans Hageman has lived a full life working to make a difference around the world.
Hageman graduated with honors from Collegiate School for Boys, received a B.A. from Princeton University in 1980, and a J.D. from Columbia University School of Law.
In 1992, he co-founded and served as Executive Director for The East Harlem School at Exodus House located in East Harlem, New York City. In 2002, he founded the Sulaxmi School for Girls in Lucknow, India.
In 2005, he founded the Emily N. Carey Harbor School in East Harlem, New York City.
He has also held positions as a Manhattan assistant district attorney in the Office of Special Narcotics Prosecution, as chief counsel for the Neighborhood Defender Service of Harlem, and as minority chief counsel and staff director of the U.S. Senate's Constitution subcommittee.
In this episode, we review what it takes to become a changemaker from the amazing life experience of Hans Hageman who lived through some of the most epic times of change-making in our lives in the United States.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Who is Hans Hageman [7:00]- Leaving the System [13:30]- Choosing a Life Direction [19:50]- Moving Pass Wounds [26:00]- The Sidelines are Gone [28:00]- Putting on Your Oxygen Mask [30:00] - New Thinking and Good Food [33:33] - Africa Funding Barriers [40:00]






- Societal Blocks [47:15]- Pushing History Forward [50:20] - Courage [55:00]- War for Change [60:00]
Quote:
“I want to be an ancestor worth remembering.”
Guest Bio:
Hans Hageman is a social entrepreneur. He has developed visionary solutions to improve education from Harlem to India. Hans grew up in Spanish Harlem, New York. His home was Exodus House, a pioneering residential drug treatment center started by his father.
Hans’s parents were his first teachers in the importance of service to others. He went on to attend Princeton University and Columbia University School of Law. After law school, he went on to work as a prosecutor, chief counsel to a U.S. Senate subcommittee, and as a defense attorney.
In the early 1990s, he shifted his mission to working with children who had been underserved by the education establishment. This led to his founding of the East Harlem School at Exodus, an independent school that predated charter legislation in New York. His work there was honored with an Essence Magazine award and the Robin Hood Foundation.
His work there was honored with an Essence Magazine award and the Robin Hood Foundation Heroes Award, among others. It also brought him national media coverage from CNN, the New York Times, People Magazine, and the major television networks.
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Millions of Americans experience symptoms of mental health conditions each year, and the number of people seeking care is trending upward. While a mental health diagnosis may impact an individual’s daily life, it can also have a ripple effect across families, communities, and even economies.
Here are some eye-opening Mental Health Statistics at a Glance

21% of U.S. adults experienced a mental health condition in 2020.


In 2020, 32.1% of U.S. adults experienced both a mental health condition and substance abuse
issue.


As of 2020, suicide is the second leading cause of death for U.S. children ages 10 to 14, preceded only by unintentional injury.


The impact depression and anxiety have on the global economy can be measured in 1 trillion dollars in lost productivity each year.


In 2020, 51.2% of U.S. females received mental health services.


Young adults ages 18 to 25 in the U.S. have the highest rate of experiencing any mental health
concerns.
In this episode, Dr. Noah St. John discusses how having a healthy mind is key to your overall health and well-being. A healthy mind includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being and affects how you think, feel, and act. It works in unity with your body and influences how you handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Dr. Noah’s Story [5:00]- Seeking Purpose [8:30]- Knowing What You Want [10:50]







- Barriers Holding People Back [12:37] - Self- Sabotaging [16:50]- Building a Better Future [23:00]- Fear Factor [25:11]
- Boundaries [30:11]- Belief Systems [34:06] - Goals [38:20]
Quote:
“It’s about more than money, it's about meaning.”
Guest Bio:
Dr. Noah St. John is the founder and CEO of an international success training company. He has helped People and organizations in more than forty countries using his breakthrough methods to get rid of their "head trash" and enjoy more control, freedom, and abundance in their lives and careers. He is the author of Permission to Succeed and The Great Little Book of Afformations, which have been translated into four languages. He has appeared on CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox News, and has been featured
in Parade, Woman's Day, Modern Bride, Los Angeles Business Journal, the Chicago Sun-Times, the Washington Post, InStyle magazine, and Selling Power.
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According to Forbes Article Nine, Surprising Things Holding You Back from Being Successful. Most times people aren't even aware of what's truly holding them back. Noted in the article or the following list of things that hold people back the most.
They're following someone else's definition of success due to a lack of inner work.
A lot of our behaviors don't align with who we are.
You're adhering to outdated social norms.
You aren't currently connected to your truth.
You end up in jobs that you aren't a good fit for.
You follow the advice that sounded good but felt wrong.
You stay stuck in your comfort zone because you're afraid to fail.
You have a scarcity mindset when it comes to money.
You lack confidence.
 
In this episode, we explore self-reflection with Tracy Pleschourt, the Founder of Self-Made U who helps men and women create Self-Made wealth and wellness through life coaching. Tracy has mastered and now teaches the critical skills necessary to manage your mind and overcome any obstacle, including overeating, overdrinking, time management, career and relationship changes.
 
 
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Facing Personal Barriers [7:14]
-  Living in Alignment [9:26]
-  Making Decisions [15:31]
-  Feeling Emotions [18:48]
-  Right Brain [21:57]
-  Self Control [23:02]
-  Tap into Your Prodigy Brain [30:37]
-  Daily Planner [32:11]
-  Mental Health [35:06]
- On Track for the Year [43:20]
 
Quote:
“Make a decision to actually commit to decisions … Ask yourself what would be so easy that it is hard not to do. And you have to answer it.”
 
Guest Bio:
Tracy Pleschourt, the Founder of Self-Made U helps men and women create Self-Made wealth and wellness through life coaching. Tracy has mastered and now teaches the critical skills necessary to manage your mind and overcome any obstacle, including overeating, over drinking, time management, career & relationship changes.
Just a few years ago, Tracy was a successful, advertising executive. Stifled by the rigorous, time-consuming demands of the corporate world, she traded in her 20 years of advertising to pursue her real passion: life & weight loss coaching.
Tracy is a student of her own work and has stopped overeating, overdrinking, and created a multi six figure business while mastering metabolic health.  Today, Tracy coaches people all across the country who want to do the same.
Tracy dedicates her work to ambitious, life-long learners yearning for answers and seeking a better way to create the results they desire and deserve. She instills confidence and a call to action that leads to unlimited wealth and wellness. 
 
 
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