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The Good You Can DoFarmer turned Vegan Author, James WilsonPlease enjoy this wide ranging conversation with the inspirational James Wilson, a 4th generation farmer who's life was saved by switching to a plant-based diet.Show notes:Order James' book 'Plant Paradigm'http://www.jameswilsonbooks.nz/Dr Caldwell Esselstyn interview on RNZ (the one that changed James' life)https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday/audio/2437606/caldwell-esselstyn-plant-based-dietPrevent And Reverse Heart Disease: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven, Nutrition-Based Curehttps://www.amazon.com/Prevent-Reverse-Heart-Disease-Nutrition-Based/dp/1583333002Whole: Rethinking the...2023-02-021h 38
The Good You Can DoFinancial freedom deep dive with Sonnie Bailey - Part 2Sonnie Bailey is an independent financial adviser and all-around amazing human who thinks deeply about the challenge of living life in line with your values and priorities.This is part 2 of our conversation, covering topics like:The famous 4% rule for early retirementThe risk of reductionism How to think about financial freedomInvesting in social capitalAccounting for shadow assetsThoughts on ethical investing - does it really make a difference?Goal setting and the problem with always seeking moreWhy you should always keep asking yourself 'why?'You can find more...2022-09-2046 minThe Good You Can DoMaking financial and lifestyle decisions that align with your values - Sonnie Bailey, Fairhaven WealthSonnie Bailey is an independent financial adviser and all-around amazing human who thinks deeply about the challenge of living life in line with your values and priorities.This is part 1 of our conversation, covering topics like:What the word 'wealth' means to each of usBlogging and the power of content marketingFinding clients with similar values in a service industryProtecting your freedom while running your own businessMaintaining optionality in your lifeLearning to say NOUnderstanding the seasons of lifeHow we think about inheritancesYou can find more of Sonnie's work...2022-07-0437 min
The Good You Can Do37. How to start a worm farm (and reduce your waste by 50%)Worm farms help us divert organic waste away from landfills, where it produces methane, a seriously powerful greenhouse gas. They can also save you money, and produce valuable, organic fertiliser for your home garden and indoor plants.Let me take you through the hows and whys of starting your own worm farm, so you can witness the magic recycling power of nature first-hand.I'll guide you through the process step by step:Why it's a good ideaThe benefits you'll get from having your own worm farmWhich one to buy (plus tips on making your...2022-05-1720 minThe Good You Can DoForaging adventures and pursuing your interests with Mike KingMike King shares his journey transitioning from professional arborist to foraging tour guide and plant educator, with a focus on how to create space in life to be creative and follow your interests.We talk about native spices, edible plants, taking over an abandoned horticulture project, where to get educated on plants, foraging tours and much more!Links:Follow Mike on InstagramFinders Eaters Foraging (book a foraging tour with Mike)Earthworkers Programme (16- 20th May)Country Calendar Episode 13, Season 2021Wild Trees (book on climbing...2022-05-041h 04The Good You Can Do35. Kiwi startup launches web app to encourage smarter forestry decisionsClimate-focused kiwi startup Carbon Critical has launched an interactive website that allows anyone to experiment with different theoretical tree-planting scenarios, to understand the long-term impacts of future forestry policies on climate objectives, biodiversity and financial returns for farmers and landowners.Also in this episode - dates are announced for the next Earthworkers course, we join Instagram and an epic podcast network, plus info on NZ's woeful international ranking on climate action.Enjoy!Links mentioned in this episode:Earthworkers course (16 - 21 May, Auckland)Earthworkers Q&A session (21 April, online)2022-04-1125 minThe Good You Can Do34. What is the best way to take action on climate change?So many choices. So many ways to help. But which option is best?Do you often experience paralysis by analysis? It's when you try to make a decision, but get presented with so many options that you literally go round and round in circles, unable to make a final call, stuck in the comparison space.Indecision usually leads to procrastination and a distinct lack of progress. This phenomenon can occur during tasks as small as buying a pair of jeans, right up to making large investments like buying a car, buying a house...2022-04-0509 minThe Good You Can Do33. How to reduce waste in your kitchen and have fun with vegetables - Chef Michael KennedyChef Michael Kennedy explains how to make the most of every vegetable you buy, so nothing goes to waste. Along the way, you'll learn savoury cooking principles that free you up from being bounded by recipes and help you embrace your own inherent creativity in the kitchen.Don't be afraid to fail!Learn creative ways to use parts of vegetables you normally throw awayFun cooking techniques for pumpkin, cabbage, carrot, broccoli stalks and moreHow to ferment vegetables and make your own sauerkraut How to make your own stockMaking dressings from scratchBeing brave with herbsThe magic of t...2022-03-2851 minThe Good You Can Do32. Discovering the future of food at Wairarapa Eco FarmThe Wairarapa Eco Farm was born out of a desire to produce quality food with ecological integrity. The farm is situated on the Tauherenikau Plains in South Wairarapa. Over the last 20+ years, it has grown from bare paddocks into a secluded oasis. The owners, Frank and Josje, and their family have created their very own micro-climate which has given them the opportunity to grow a wide variety of crops for their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programme.In this episode, I visit the farm to learn more about the CSA concept, meet the team who are so passionate...2022-03-1717 minThe Good You Can Do31. How to become an EarthworkerAn introduction to the Earthworkers Programme, run by For the Love of Bees. Along with an explanation of the Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) concept.The Earthworkers course taught me how nature thrives and how I can help create the best possible conditions for life, on any land I am fortunate enough to interact with. They teach how to become a biology-first, regenerative organic grower, skills you can practice at home in your own garden, or use to start a larger project like the OMG urban farm in Auckland.CSA projects are the future of food production: A...2022-02-2713 minThe Good You Can Do30. How ethical is your Kiwisaver fund?Have you reviewed your current Kiwisaver fund to see what companies you are supporting?Thanks to the team at Mindful Money, there is a super easy way to do it!We can all take action to reduce our emissions by using electricity from renewable sources, cycling or taking public transport, reducing our consumption and waste, and eating less meat. But what about the impact of your savings and investments?At mindfulmoney.nz you can see exactly what companies your current Kiwisaver fund is invested in (and supporting). You can also use t...2022-02-1005 minThe Good You Can Do29. Take action: Track your waste for a week“What gets measured gets improved.” - Peter DruckerOur weekly rubbish output is a regular barometer of how we engage with our home (our planet). In our modern society, it's far too easy to dump our waste in a bin outside, have it collected each week and never think about it again.Out of sight, out of mind.This week, I'm challenging you to simply track your waste for a week. So you know exactly what's going out on a regular basis, and potentially how much waste you could avoid with small lifestyle chan...2022-01-3008 min
The Good You Can DoChallenge of the week - Make a wildflower bouquetWhen was the last time you took some time to appreciate the natural beauty all around you? Challenge of the week: Spend 10 minutes exploring the environment near your home, choosing some flowers and foliage to create your own wildflower bouquet. Gift it to a loved one or make a strangers day, or just bring some natural beauty into your home.Note: This is a great activity to do with kids!As part of this process, we encourage you to take a second look at what many people call 'weeds'. Many of these plants h...2022-01-1706 minThe Good You Can Do27. 9 things I now know about the climate emergencyOne of the biggest 'Ah-ha!' moments on my journey occurred when it dawned on me that climate change is not binary in nature. It's not a single outcome that happens or doesn't happen. Rather, climate change is a continuum. Literally, every kilogram of CO2 emitted into the atmosphere makes our planet warmer.Therefore, every positive action that reduces emissions makes a difference. Awareness of this should hopefully make you feel empowered.Climate change is happening. The world is burning up. It is simply a matter of how bad we let it burn....2021-12-1615 minThe Good You Can Do26. The role of forestry in tackling climate changeCarbon Critical founder Jamie Heather has spent the last year delving into the complex and often confusing world of forestry, to understand the role that trees can play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. His ultimate goal: find new business opportunities to achieve big emissions reductions via trees and other nature-based carbon sequestration methods. This episode will provide you with a high-level introduction to forestry and its impact on the climate crisis, along with an explanation of the ETS (Emissions Trading Scheme) and some of the opportunities in the fast-growing carbon farming sector.We cover various...2021-11-151h 08The Good You Can Do24. How to buy organic fruit and vegetablesWe pay the doctor to make us better when we should really be paying the organic farmer to keep us healthy.- Robyn O’BrienIn this episode, we share our experience transitioning to organic produce and provide tips to help you make the switch. You'll learn where we buy organic fruit and vegetables, why it's important, the exceptions we make, how we make it affordable and different options to consider, like the dirty dozen and clean fifteen.Our fruit and veg box supplier:http://www.organicconnection.co.nz/Kaicycle - We...2021-11-0523 minThe Good You Can Do25. How to find more time to do what you love | Interview with Eddie Rakanui (part 2)Mindset coach Eddie Rakanui joins me (Andrew) to talk about how to maximise your income, build a time machine business and escape the rat race, so you can spend more time doing what good looks like for you.Timestamps:0:00 - Escaping the rate race, stay-at-home parenting, why I shut down my business6:39 - Understanding your minimum living expenses9:15 - The problem with the lotto mentality12:42 - How we look at financial independence14:03 - Maximising your income, becoming a contractor17:13 - Stepping away from what society considers normal18:30 - The...2021-10-0523 minThe Good You Can Do23. Eddie Rakanui on lockdown anxiety | cooking for mental health | hitchhiking | Judging strangers | chasing time affluenceMindset coach Eddie Rakanui joins me on this episode to cover a wide range of topics, centred around mental health and specific tools you can use to find more peace and happiness each and every day.Timestamps:2:00 - Dealing with lockdown anxiety9:00 - Cooking as a tool to improve mental health14:54 - Hitchhiking for personal growth22:00 - Judging strangers28:52 - How negative news impacts our mental health 31:10 - Social media and kidsFollow Eddie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/big_life_mindset/Check out his website...2021-09-2239 minThe Good You Can Do22. What Covid-19 can teach us about financial freedomIn this episode, I discuss what the lockdown experience can teach us about our own financial situation and how we can use that information to achieve financial freedom quicker than we ever thought possible. That freedom can, in turn, allow us more time to do the things we love (like spending time with our families) and create space for positive lifestyle changes, like learning to garden, changing our diets or becoming healthier in general.Useful links:An awesome kiwi finance blog which inspired this episode: https://thesmartandlazy.com/2020/04/23/quick-tip-work-out-your-minimum-investment-target-while-in-lockdown/The c...2021-09-1710 minThe Good You Can Do21. Let's change our relationship with rubbishThrowing out rubbish is incredibly cheap, but does that make it ok? How would we feel if we had to drive past our landfills every day?In this episode, you'll hear some perspective on our current relationship with waste. Plus action steps you can take to reduce your waste at home, at your workplace and ideas to help on a nationwide level too.You can be the change you want to see in the world. Starting today.Links / show notes:Written version of this post:www.goodyoucando.com/lets-change-our-relationship-with-rubbish/2021-08-2712 minThe Good You Can Do20. New Zealand's hidden link to the palm oil industryThis episode is the audio version of a recent blog post we published on Palm Kernel Extract imports to New Zealand, which has received a lot of attention and has been shared hundreds of times on social media.It turns out, we import more than twice as much palm kernel extract as China, India and Australia combined. And those countries have a combined 63.5 million dairy cows (we have 6.1 million).In Indonesia, where rainforests are cleared to make way for industrial palm oil plantations, deforestation is responsible for 80% of the whole country’s CO2 emissions. This ma...2021-08-1958 minThe Good You Can Do19. Where to donate to help the climate crisis - with Jamie Heather from Carbon CriticalThe Carbon Critical Net-Zero Fund provides kiwis with a convenient and tax-efficient way to make a diversified donation to the charities leading the fight against climate change.DID YOU KNOW...The average Kiwi generates 7 tons of carbon dioxide emissions per year.Some of the charities we support can offset a ton of emissions for as little as $1 USD.For the price of a cup of coffee, you can offset your carbon emissions for 6 months!A lifetime of emissions can be offset for about the same cost as a new smartphone.Find...2021-08-0258 minThe Good You Can Do18. One for the girls: Period undies for the win!Period undies - where have you been all our lives?! In this episode, I (Annah) share how discovering period undies has transformed how I feel about getting my period and how this simple change is good for you and the planet.Where to buy the period underwear recommended:https://awwathelabel.com/Awwa (together with their customers) are saving millions of disposable period products from going to landfill every year.Other available brands which we have heard good things about are Modibodi and Love Luna (available at Postie).Libra and U...2021-07-2207 min
The Good You Can Do17. Change maker Leo Murray on the transition from 'doing less bad' to 'doing more good'In this episode, you'll hear from Leo Murray, a vibe-architect, DJ, entrepreneur, permaculture advocate and more. Leo is the founder of 'Why Waste', an enterprise that is changing our relationship with waste, one worm farm at a time.In this wide-ranging conversation, we cover topics including permaculture, peak-oil, climate change, focussing on principles over solutions, holistic change, deep ecology and using waste as a platform to talk about big picture ideas. Above all, it's about empowering people to fall in love with nature."Ka Ora te Whenua, Ka Ora te Tangata." - When...2021-07-081h 48The Good You Can Do15. Environmental scientist Mike Joy: We must find ways of using and wasting less energyThis episode is an interview with Dr Mike Joy. A climate champion and environmental scientist who is a leading voice in the race to reverse global warming.Mike shares why we should all be passionate about the climate crisis. We also discuss:Why we need to beware the weapons of mass distractionConcern about nitrogen fertiliser and pollution in our waterLetting go of our addiction to consumptionWe hope you enjoy this eye-opening (and motivating) conversation.Follow Dr Mike Joy on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/DrMikeJoyRead h...2021-06-2147 minThe Good You Can Do14. Healthy lunchbox ideas for kidsInspiration to make your morning lunchbox routine that little bit easier.Includes ideas to reduce packaging, while still providing your little ones with healthy, fun food that gives them enough energy to get through the day.Links / Show notes:Morning glory muffinsOat flour pumpkin muffinsSilicone muffin cupsSunbeam stick blender (wait for a sale)Example lunchbox photos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-1821 minThe Good You Can Do13. Tips for trying a plant based dietPlant-based eating is becoming more and more popular every day as more people realise the health, environmental and ethical benefits of reducing their intake of animal products.Before we made the switch away from meat, I considered myself something of a meatatarian, so I have empathy for the reluctance you might feel before taking this kind of leap. The first piece of advice I want to give you is that it’s easier than you think. In saying that, removing animal products from your diet may seem like a daunting step, so in this episode, we ta...2021-06-1818 minThe Good You Can Do12. The book that changed my life (and how you can get it for free)The book that changed my life is:'Doing Good Better' by William MacaskillAn empowering, practical guide to increasing your positive impact through your career, consumer choices, volunteering efforts, and charitable donations.In this episode, I touch on why this book means so much to me and why I recommend it to everyone I know.You can request a free copy via the amazing team at Effective Altruism NZ:https://effectivealtruism.nz/doing-good-better-book-giveaway/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-1804 minThe Good You Can Do11. How to reduce your plastic wasteLearn how small changes to the way you shop and the products you buy can significantly reduce your plastic waste. Without spending more money...Links:Regional zero-waste shopping guides ttp://therubbishtrip.co.nz/regional-shopping-guide/regional-zero-waste-shopping-guides/The Source bulks foods onlinehttps://thesourcebulkfoods.co.nz/Reusable paper towelshttps://ohnatural.co.nz/product/good-change-bamboo-reusable-eco-wipes/EarthSmart paper-wrapped toilet paper (available in supermarkets)https://www.cottonsoft.co.nz/our-brands/earthsmart.htmlPaknSave online shoppinghttps://w...2021-06-1820 minThe Good You Can Do10. Can individual actions really make a difference?In this episode, I present a logical argument explaining why your individual actions really do make a difference in the race to reverse global warming.Links:Uninhabitable Earth - by David Wallace-WellsKey takeaways from the Green Protein Report Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-1808 minThe Good You Can Do9. Why we stopped eating meatAnnah and I share our personal journey, explaining our transition to a life without meat.We talk through how we felt at the time. Documentaries that encouraged us to make the change. What the first few months looked like and why we are still living a plant-based life, 5 years later.You'll hear why we think eating meat doesn't have to be a binary decision. Why placing labels (like vegan) on your choices can be a bad idea. What misconceptions we overcame and all the lessons learned along the way. Hosted on Acast...2021-06-1829 minThe Good You Can Do8. Recycle your food scraps and help save the planetAn intro to the wonderful world of backyard composting. You'll learn:- How to drastically reduce your household rubbish output (by at least 50%)- Why it's really bad for the planet when food waste ends up in landfill- How easy it is to set up your own composting system- What you can and can't compost- Tips to help you succeed (and get the kids involved)Links: https://blog.andrewduncan.co.nz/recycle-your-food-scraps-and-help-save-the-planet/https://compostcollective.org.nz/https://www.s...2021-06-1810 minThe Good You Can Do7. Have your cake and eat it too: Eating ideas to help save the planetAdopting a plant-based diet is repeatedly shown to be the best individual action you can take to reduce your carbon footprint and fight climate change. Along with improving your health and reducing the suffering of countless animals.In the real world though, switching your entire diet isn't easy. If you aren’t ready to give up meat yet, there are alternative solutions. Rules to eat by that don’t disrupt your life, but also increase the positive impact you have on reversing climate change.For useful links and resources, visit https://blog.andrewduncan.co.nz/ea...2021-06-1805 minThe Good You Can Do6. What it's really like to own an electric carWe've all heard that electric cars are better for the environment. But what are they like to drive from a practical point of view? And what if your battery craps out? What happens if you run out of range? And why do they all look so ugly?In this episode, we share all the ins and outs of owning an electric car following our switch to a Nissan Leaf a few years ago.Links:GenLess EV buying guide: https://genless.govt.nz/assets/Individuals-Resources/EV-Buyers-Guide.pdfNZ's charging network:2021-06-1829 minThe Good You Can Do5. How to get your kids to eat more vegetablesIn this episode of the Good You Can Do podcast, my wife, Annah and I share tips and strategies that we use to encourage our kids to eat and enjoy vegetables at every meal.Check out the healthy chocolate cake / muffin recipe as mentioned by Annah: https://thenaturalnurturer.com/healthy-chocolate-muffins-with-veggies/And the book 'V is for Vegan': https://www.bookdepository.com/V-Is-For-Vegan-Ruby-Roth/9781583946497 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-1812 minThe Good You Can Do4. Why we should all eat less meat - with Claire Insley from the Vegan Society of AotearoaLearn all about the benefits of adding more plants to your diet.In this wide-ranging interview with Claire Insley from the Vegan Society of Aotearoa NZ, we discuss how plant-based diets improve our health and help reverse climate change. All while reducing suffering in the world at the same time. Check out the Vegan Society website for an extensive list of resources to help you eat less meat and more plants:https://www.vegansociety.org.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-1858 minThe Good You Can Do3. How to grow a plant-based hospitality businessMeet the owner of Wellington's first fully plant-based cafe, Kristine Bartley. Her business not only survived lockdown but she kept all her staff on, doubled the size of her team and moved to a new shop twice as big as the last one, all while launching initiatives to help others in need. Check out their website https://www.sweetrelease.co.nz/ Follow Sweet Release on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SweetReleaseWlg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-06-1848 minThe Good You Can Do2. 27 ways you can help reverse global warming todayPositive change is always possible. But it’s up to us to make it happen.Every day you make choices with your wallet, your actions and your conversations. If enough of us commit to meaningful personal changes, then change as a society, as a country (and beyond) is inevitable.This podcast covers 27 steps you can take today, to help reverse global warming. Make sure you check out the companion post to this podcast for links to articles, resources and sources I talk about throughout: https://blog.andrewduncan.co.nz/27-ways-you-can-help-reverse-global-warming-today/2021-06-1817 minThe Good You Can Do1. Overcoming adversity with Anna ThomasIn this episode, Anna Thomas shares her personal experience of tackling a cancer diagnosis in her early thirties.Annah is a highly successful real estate professional in Invercargill, New Zealand and also a very good friend of mine. She has an inspiring message which focuses on positivity, self-acceptance and appreciating the little joys in life. Links/show notes:The book which helped Anna embrace a positive attitude post-diagnosis: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Your-Attitude-Choices-Successful-ebook/dp/B01LXJ4G6EWhat is Reiki?https://www.reiki.org/faqs/what-reiki2021-06-1855 min
Simply PropertyWhy we stopped eating meatAnnah and I share our personal journey, explaining our transition to a life without meat. We talk through how we felt at the time. Documentaries that encouraged us to make the change. What the first few months looked like and why we are still living a plant-based life, 5 years later. You'll hear why we think eating meat doesn't have to be a binary decision. Why placing labels (like vegan) on your choices can be a bad idea. What misconceptions we overcame and all the lessons learned along the way. For a written version...2021-04-2629 min
Simply PropertyHow to get your kids to eat more vegetablesIn this first episode of the Good You Can Do podcast, my wife, Annah and I share tips and strategies that we use to encourage our kids to eat and enjoy vegetables at every meal. Check out the healthy chocolate cake / muffin recipe as mentioned by Annah: https://thenaturalnurturer.com/healthy-chocolate-muffins-with-veggies/ And the book 'V is for Vegan': https://www.bookdepository.com/V-Is-For-Vegan-Ruby-Roth/97815839464972021-03-1612 min
Simply PropertyOvercoming adversity in your thirties with Anna ThomasIn this episode, Anna Thomas shares her personal experience of tackling a cancer diagnosis in her early thirties. Annah is a highly successful real estate professional in Invercargill, New Zealand and also a very good friend of mine. She has an inspiring message which focusses on positivity, self-acceptance and appreciating the little joys in life. Links/show notes: The book which helped Anna embrace a positive attitude post-diagnosis: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Your-Attitude-Choices-Successful-ebook/dp/B01LXJ4G6E What is Reiki? https://www.reiki.org/faqs/what-reiki...2020-07-3000 min