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For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference71. Burnout: Siham Omer, Annemarie Sampson, Lindsey BiondoHow to avoid burnout… this is the million-dollar question for so many of us, right? We want to help animals and the earth but it’s exhausting. And when other people don’t seem to be on board it gets even harder.
I’ve been struggling with burnout this year. Our move to Florida was announced a year ago, and the saga of deciding whether to go, and then executing on it has been… intense! I found myself with very little momentum to do anything.
I did however feel inspired to bounce back after watching my earth-lovin...2022-09-1241 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference70. Belize EcoTourism: Captain Amado WatsonI have had so much fun getting to know Captain Amado Watson these past six months and learning more about Belize ecotourism. His tour company, Caye Caulker Reef Friendly Tours, is very different from the average company you’ll find in Belize. He specifically focuses on providing animal friendly and reef friendly tours to guests.
People from everywhere in the world come to see the Belize reef that is thriving. But how do we as humans keep Belize ecotourism thriving while inevitably leaving our footprint on this magnificent place?
We get into that in this episo...2022-06-1330 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference69. Where have you been, Brandy?Hi guys! So sorry for the unexpected 5-month hiatus! I'm back and can't wait to begin doing interviews with you again. ..xx2022-05-2712 min
PodtalkTrust with Brandy Heyde MontagueWhat challenges and insights emerge when discussing the craft and logistics of podcasting?
Exploring the role of trust and preparation in creating meaningful podcast conversations.
"No matter how it goes, it will speak to somebody. Because I also think— I have to remind myself too, that even if the episode I'm doing reaches one person, and it makes a change in the day for that one person, it was worth doing it. And they're reaching more than that, you know?" ~ Brandy Heyde Montague (13:03)
The conversation centers on the art of podcasting, with a fo...2022-03-0823 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference68. Anti-Blackness in Sustainability: Reketta PetersonReketta Peterson joins me from Fairbanks, Alaska to talk about how we may be promoting anti-blackness in sustainability, without even knowing it. Reketta is a BIPOC health equity consultant at RSP Consulting, an author, and a therapist. She’s passionate about bringing people together and sparking conversations about anti-blackness and inclusivity.
There were many strong words that came up in our conversation, and I thought it would be good to call them out here as food for thought: resistance, dismissive, inclusive, perspective, awareness, struggle, autonomy.
SIMPLE IDEA:
Reketta urges us to pay attention to o...2021-12-1747 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference67. Quick Update: Applying to School & Writing a CourseHi friend! Today's episode is a quick update to share the lay of the land for the next few weeks. Join me next week for "Ways We May Be Promoting Anti-Blackness in Sustainability, Without Even Knowing It".
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For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference66. DIY Minimalist Gift Ideas, That We Can Easily MakeTis’ the season for gift-giving, and I’ve curated 5 DIY minimalist gift ideas for your earth and animal-loving friends.
I personally find this season to be a tough balance on my values. Gifts are expected in most of my circles, and they are a part of our Christmas tradition. My kids genuinely get so excited when Christmas comes around, and I love to see their eyes light up when they see presents under the tree. I also like to give something small to my neighbors, and to the people who genuinely light up my life each day. It’s suc...2021-12-0211 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference65. Elephants in Captivity: Ulara NakagawaUlara Nakagawa of Elephants in Japan taught me today about elephants in captivity. She specifically focuses on helping elephants who are in solitary captivity in Japan, but her organization teaches about elephant welfare all over the world.
She shared a helpful analogy:
An elephant, in captivity alone, in a small concrete zoo, is like a human being, being locked into a bathroom, not being allowed to talk to anyone, and being kept there for 60+ years.
It puts it into perspective, doesn’t it? Elephants are increasingly known as sensitive, smart, and compassionate beings wh...2021-11-1851 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference64. COP26 Climate Summit: What Can We Do?COP26 Climate Summit… have you heard this set of words left and right for the past few weeks? There’s a good reason why. This is an incredibly important moment in time as the climate continues to suffer from global greenhouse emissions that are too high and a lack of forests to process them.
COP26 is wrapping up in Glasgow now, but number 26 is just this year’s conference. This climate summit happens every year, and a lot of pressure exists right now to not only have it happen annually but to require countries to update their pledges y...2021-11-1123 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference63. Certified Wildlife Habitat, in Our Backyard: Jess Taylor & Natalie RingeisJess Taylor and Natalie Ringeis of Love the Green Life Org taught me how to build a Certified Wildlife Habitat in my own backyard today! This is such a cool and simple way to not only help wildlife, but to actually become friends with the animals that we share our space with here on earth.
Put on by the National Wildlife Federation, this is actually pretty simple. We provide sources for cover, food, water, a place to raise young and make it all sustainable. Check out the episode for details and links to get started.
S...2021-11-0458 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference62. My Journey to Help AnimalsEpisode 62 is a bit of a bonus episode where I share some milestones and turning points in my own personal journey looking for ways to help animals. It’s been hard for me to make a difference and find sustainable ways to do so over the years as my life changes. I hope this is interesting and that you can relate with your own journey. Let me know!
SIMPLE IDEA:
Keep going and don’t give up. (I tell myself everyday lol.)
SHOW NOTES:
https://ForAnimalsForEarth.com/podcast/622021-10-2819 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference61. Sustainable Tourism: What Should We Look for in Hotels: Hans Pfister (Part 2)Hans Pfister, president of Cayuga Collection, joined me from San Jose, Costa Rica to talk about sustainable tourism. We spent our time discussing how he does things differently with his group of sustainable luxury hotels. He says, “Fire can be something very useful, but it can also be very destructive. Tourism is the same way.” He urges the hospitality industry and consumers alike to think local, think long-term, and get creative.
Hans took me through how they do things differently at Cayuga Collection, giving us a list of things to look for when we're booking a vacation. Details c...2021-10-2235 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference60. Sustainable Tourism: What Should We Look for in Hotels: Hans Pfister (Part 1)Hans Pfister, president of Cayuga Collection, joined me from San Jose, Costa Rica to talk about sustainable tourism. We spent our time discussing how he does things differently with his group of sustainable luxury hotels. He says, “Fire can be something very useful, but it can also be very destructive. Tourism is the same way.” He urges the hospitality industry and consumers alike to think local, think long-term, and get creative.
Hans took me through how they do things differently at Cayuga Collection, giving us a list of things to look for when we're booking a vacation. Details c...2021-10-2230 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference59. What to Do with an Old T-shirt - 8 Ideas to Avoid the LandfillWondering what to do with an old t-shirt that you just found in your closet? It’s not straightforward, is it?
We know that if we donate it to Goodwill, it’s likely to find its way to the landfill. If we hand it off to someone else, they’re likely to donate it, and it comes back around to the landfill.
So what can we do with that old t-shirt? I’ve put together these 8 unique ideas, with links to easy tutorials in the show notes.
Use dye to cover up stains
Repair it
Turn it...2021-10-1511 min
Love The Green LifeBONUS- Second Listen with Brandy Heyde Montague of For Animals. For Earth.Today we are going to reintroduce you to one of our favorite people to chat with, Brandy Heyde Montague. This episode was created prior to her presenting at our 2021 Annual Plant Power Virtual Summit. We are going to be chatting with her later on in the month and wanted to take a minute here to reintroduce you to her, why we support her mission and why we love her so much! We are really excited to partner with her on her podcast this month, so keep an eye out on our social media pages and our Love the Green Life...2021-10-1225 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference58. How to Start a Sustainable Closet: Lesley-Anne PereiraLesley-Anne Pereira joined me to chat about how to start a sustainable closet. She is a fashion blogger at Style Me Sustainably (StyleMeSustainably.com), based in Glendora, California. Lesley-Anne brings a perspective to sustainable fashion that is different from most activists I have met. She is fun, grounded, and easy going. She says that she “refuses to let fashion be the villain”, and she exudes that attitude.
Lesley-Anne walks us through her easy tips for starting a sustainable closet and encourages us to bring the fun back into fashion. Her light-hearted attitude is a breath of fresh air in wh...2021-10-0748 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference57. 6 Sustainable Products Marketplaces for the Conscious ShopperI love sustainable products marketplaces. They make life as a conscious consumer so much easier by pulling together products that are all made ethically, without significantly harming the environment.
I've added a list of 30+ marketplaces that I think are good and offer a wide variety of options to our free library (linked below). I chose 6 to highlight today: Leaf'd, Made Trade, Blk + Grn, The Cura Co., Ten Thousand Villages, Uncommon Goods.
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For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference56. Fur Farms & Saving Foxes: Nicole NavarroNicole Navarro runs Pawsitive Beginnings (PawsitiveBeginnings.org), a rescue that saves foxes from fur farms and provides them with a safe and permanent home in Key Largo, Florida.
Did you know that fur farms are not only operating, but are alive and thriving in the United States? Although rescue is growing, only a fraction of the animals are saved. And the only purpose for keeping them on the farm is to kill them for their fur.
This is a very cruel, no silver linings, far from glamorous, industry. And it likely won’t stop until people...2021-09-2446 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference55. Natural Remedies for Anxiety & Panic AttacksNatural remedies for anxiety and panic attacks are a daily part of my life. Do you ever feel like you are milliseconds away from a panic attack? I think that’s just part of being an empath and feeling the pain of humans and animals around us. But how do we manage it so that we can continue to go out and make changes in the world?
That’s the million dollar question.
Below are four natural remedies that I pull from in my daily life. These usually help me calm my nerves enough to pull ou...2021-09-1611 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference54. Plant Based Cooking with Kids: Azizi BirkelandAzizi Birkeland joined me from Bali, Indonesia to talk about Tiny Green Chef, her business designed to teach plant based cooking with kids.
Although Tiny Green Chef is definitely about teaching kids to cook, it’s far more than that. It’s a lifestyle and a philosophy about connecting to family, knowing who we are, and embracing personal preference, even as a young child.
In this interview, Azizi shares a ton of great tips for connecting to our children in cooking, but also in life in general. Enjoy! And let me know if you sign up for t...2021-09-1045 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference53. Why Should We Care? 3 Stats to Keep Top of MindWhy should we care about the environment? Here are 3 statistics that I keep top of mind for conversations about animals and the earth. Please comment below, and link to the source, to let us know of any other statistics that you keep top of mind. Thank you!
3 STATISTICS TO KEEP TOP OF MIND:
A 10-year US government study revealed that more than 90 percent of the nation’s tested waters and fish are contaminated with pesticides.
Farm Sanctuary found that 9 billion chickens are slaughtered for meat in the US each year, 104 million pigs, and 330 million hens are confi...2021-09-0218 min
Regeneration Nation Costa Rica013 Jason Bliss: A Vagabond Permaculture Podcaster - The Backstory (Part 1 from “For Animals For Earth Podcast”)Listen in on this conversation that was recorded by Brandy Heyde Montague interviewing me for her podcast “For Animals For Earth”. She was intrigued by the term Ecological Impact Center and asked if I’d be a guest on her show https://foranimalsforearth.com/. I met Brandy thanks to her offer to read through and give feedback on what’s become my first eBook, exploring permaculture and how we can apply it to our lifestyles. You can download the book for free at https://sharinginsights.net/permaculture-lifestyle-ebook/. I’ve decided to rebroadcast th...2021-07-1541 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference52. Season Recap, Updates & PhdThis episode is a recap of Season 3. I quickly walk through the title and guest for each episode, and one of the simple ideas that they shared.
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PHD PROGRAMS:
I also talk about my current mission: finding Phd programs to apply to over the next year. I'm looking for a school and program where I can use my engineering background to learn more, and to help animal welfare efforts with analytics. I'm particularly searching programs in Human Animal Bond or Communication, Environment and Sustainability, Public Polic...2021-07-0818 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference51. Ayurvedic Eating (Part 2): Dr. Vatsala SperlingDr. Vatsala Sperling joins me from Costa Rica to talk about ayurvedic eating. She is a clinical microbiologist and homeopathic doctor practicing out of Rochester Homeopathy in Vermont.
Vatsala grew up in an Ayurvedic household and learned from the time that she was very young to appreciate Mother Earth and to live from a place of abundance, sharing and giving freely to people and animals around her.
The Ayurvedic Reset Diet is a book for people who are looking for vibrance in their lives. It’s a diet, but it’s also a way of life. Vat...2021-07-0138 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference50. Ayurvedic Eating (Part 1): Dr. Vatsala SperlingDr. Vatsala Sperling joins me from Costa Rica to talk about ayurvedic eating. She is a clinical microbiologist and homeopathic doctor practicing out of Rochester Homeopathy in Vermont.
Vatsala grew up in an Ayurvedic household and learned from the time that she was very young to appreciate Mother Earth and to live from a place of abundance, sharing and giving freely to people and animals around her.
The Ayurvedic Reset Diet is a book for people who are looking for vibrance in their lives. It’s a diet, but it’s also a way of life. Vat...2021-07-0132 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference49. 6 Places to Sign Petitions for AnimalsDo you sign petitions for animals often? I used to sign things as they came across my view, but it was once or twice a year, and never something that I consciously did.
I realized a few years ago that some non-profits round up lists of current petitions and make them extremely easy to sign. They have forms that look up our local government representatives, or simply add our signature to a list.
This episode includes a list of my 6 favorite sites.
SIMPLE IDEA:
The simple idea for today is to...2021-06-2415 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference48. Animal Welfare Media: Tom CohenTom joins me from Pacific Grove, California. He is an executive producer at Kibble Creative (https://www.kibblecreative.com/) where he makes animal welfare media including videos, short films, and documentaries to help animal interest groups further their mission in the world.
SIMPLE IDEA:
Think. Sometimes we go through life in a routine and don't really notice how what we're doing impacts people, animals and the environment. If we stop to think a few times a day, we'll cultivate more awareness of our impact in the universe.
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https://ForAnimalsForEarth.c...2021-06-1734 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference47. My Conscious Makeup Drawer - The Top 5I get asked this a lot: "What products do you use?" Over the years I've done countless hours of my own research, deciding whether I believed in companies enough to use their products or not. And I'm in love with my conscious makeup drawer.
And I'm excited to share it with you! We can all support these companies together and help them grow.
SIMPLE IDEA:
Try the Skin Carisma Ingredient Analyzer at SkinCarisma.com. This is my go to tool for conscious makeup. Copy and paste ingredients for a free report and learn how...2021-06-1014 min
Love The Green LifeBONUS-The Sustainability and Fitness Gurus of Plant PowerWelcome to our last bonus episode before the Plant Power Virtual Summit!! We are excited to share with you today some more of our presenters. And today we have the gurus of sustainability and fitness. They are going to share how to zero in on your health and fitness and ways to have fun doing it. These presenters will also be sharing easy ways to incorporate small changes that make a BIG impact. We are honored and excited to introduce you to our sustainability experts Brandy Heyde Montague- founder of For Animals. For Earth., Kendall Crookston- sustainability advocate, and Angela...2021-06-0416 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference46. Sustainable, Slow Fashion: Lindsey BiondoLindsey joins me from Detroit, Michigan. She’s about to launch her new sustainable, slow fashion line called Violet Revolt. Lindsey hand sews every piece in her line from certified organic plant-based fabrics that have been naturally dyed.
She additionally works with a social enterprise based in northern Kenya, to source hand-beaded embellishments that are placed in different places on each item that she adds them to. A portion of all proceeds goes to help wildlife conservation. And each piece is a truly unique wearable piece of art.
VIOLET REVOLT:
https://www.violetrevolt.com/2021-06-0335 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference45. Invite to Plant Power Summit 2021I’m speaking at the Plant Power Virtual Summit 2021 next week!
My workshop is called “How to Make a Difference, Without Spending a Lot of Time”. I hope you will come join me. It’s free!
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https://ForAnimalsForEarth.com/podcast/452021-05-2716 min
Love The Green Life18. Animal Reiki and Connection with Brandy Heyde Montague of the “For Animals. For Earth.” podcastJoin us as we continue to share with you the incredible people who are a part of our virtual summit. This week we are honored to have Brandy Heyde Montague joining us. Brandy is the founder of For Animals. For Earth. which is a resource hub of simple ideas that anyone can try in their daily life to make a difference. She hand paints clothing that is sold in their Etsy shop to benefit animal interest groups and hosts a podcast called For Animals. For Earth., where she interviews creators and activists all over the world who are making a...2021-05-2325 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference44. Zero Waste Stores & Bulk Shopping: Stephanie LentzStephanie joins me from Kirkland, Washington to talk about zero waste stores and bulk shopping. Stephanie is the CEO of Scoop Marketplace, and now Scoop Intelligence.
Scoop Marketplace is a zero waste grocery store where people bring their own reusable containers to purchase package free food, home goods and personal care items.
Scoop Intelligence is an education platform for eco entrepreneurs who want to open their own zero waste stores, or would just like help along their eco journey.
SIMPLE IDEA:
Celebrate the wins. Rather than focusing on what still needs t...2021-05-2037 min
In Omnia Paratus27. Sustainable You: The Power of Intersectionality in EnvironmentalismThere's no Planet B, but there is you and me - cheesy, I know! Today, we're speaking with Brandy Heyde Montague, the founder of For Animals. For Earth., a resource hub and podcast devoted to accessible sustainability tips for all. Together, we discuss the intersectional impact of straws in their various forms, solar panel upgrades, community gardens in food deserts, and more through the lenses of racism, classism, and ableism. There's no minimum marker for a sustainable impact and we're brainstorming ways to empower others to focus on what they can do from any situation. Also, if...2021-05-171h 21
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference43. Inspiration for the Eco Warrior: Ehud SperlingEhud Sperling, founder and president of Inner Traditions International, joined me on the podcast this week.
If you’re an Eco Warrior, you’re going to love hearing from Ehud. He shares advice for every eco warrior who experiences overwhelm and defeat. He encourages us to focus on our creativity and imagination, and stay out of useless debates that hold us back.
SIMPLE IDEA:
Plant a tree or garden.
SHOW NOTES:
ForAnimalsForEarth.com/podcast/432021-05-141h 35
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference42. Affordable Housing & Pet Rescue: Kym IffertI had such a blast talking with Kim Iffert from Crossroads Campus on the podcast this week.
Crossroads Campus is a multifaceted social enterprise and nonprofit supporting the Nashville area.
Crossroads includes a pet rescue, affordable housing, internships, job training, a retail shop, a grooming facility, and humane education outreach! They bring together people and animals and through that strong human-animal bond have seen incredible transformations.
As our charity of the month, we're coming together as a community to like and support them on social media. You can follow them at @CrossroadsPets on...2021-05-0637 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference41. What is Animal Reiki?My view of animal reiki is a little different from most reiki practitioners. I’ve learned the Let Animals Lead® method by Kathleen Prasad, in which we share space with an animal and let the animal lead the session.
Together we focus on meditation and going within for healing, rather than immediately placing our hands on an animal. We let the animal decide how the session will go.
I truly believe that a power higher than us connects our souls to each other, the animals, and the earth around us. I see an animal reiki session...2021-04-2916 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference40. Farm Animal Protection in Japan: Maho Uehara CavalierMaho joins me to talk about animal protection in Japan. Maho and I met in 2011 after the earthquake and tsunami, when we were working to help some local rescue groups there. Maho continued on to become an amazing warrior for farm animals, especially the egg laying hen, who she works hard now to free from confinement with The Humane League Japan.
Maho meets with corporations to influence them to pledge to go cage free. She also works with egg producers to influence them to produce more cage free eggs, to provide to the market.
SIMPLE IDEA...2021-04-2341 min
The Whole VeterinarianFor Animals. For Earth.HAPPY EARTH DAY 2021! Do you need easy tips to create a more sustainable lifestyle? Would you love to do more for the planet but have no idea where to start? In this episode I'm speaking with Brandy Heyde Montague. She's the host of the For Animals. For Earth Podcast, which is all about sharing simple and actionable tips on how to change your lifestyle in a way that betters both animals and the environment. I am acutely aware of how important it is to do better to conserve our environmental resources but I lack the time to follow through...2021-04-2226 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference39. Make Earth Day Plans... in Less Than 10 MinutesWhat are your Earth Day plans? I was reflecting on the transition of Earth Day over the last 30 years that I’ve been aware that it exists. Now we have Earth Month, which I do appreciate a full April focus. But I think realistically we need Earth 365, every day of the year. I know you all feel the same way. ;-)
Anyway… I do get excited about marking the day, especially with the kids. I came up with 5 activities that you may want to choose from if you haven’t already made plans. They’re simple. And they’ll...2021-04-1509 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference38. Jewelry that Protects Wildlife & Traditional Craft in Africa: Kimber LeblicqKimber joins me from Seattle, Washington to talk about kimber elements, a social enterprise focused on sculpting bonds between women and wildlife in Kenya.
Kimber’s organization creates jewelry that combines the traditional craft of the Maasai people, including intricate beadwork, with the minimalist aesthetic Kimber has refined herself, over years of being a metalsmith.
Proceeds from jewelry sales support economic stability for women living in the Amboseli region, where interaction with wildlife is common, and give young girls the opportunity to study wildlife conservation.
SIMPLE IDEA:
Purchase products that support comm...2021-04-0837 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference37. UN Sustainable Development Goals - How Can We Use Them?How do we apply the UN Sustainable Development Goals to our personal lives? Here are my favorite resources from the United Nations website.
SIMPLE IDEA:
Download the ACT NOW app from the UN.org website and try new simple actions each day.
UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS WEBSITE:
https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals
SHOW NOTES (WITH CLICKABLE LINKS & TRANSCRIPT):
https://ForAnimalsForEarth.com/podcast/372021-04-0113 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference36. Sustainability: What's Your WHY? with JaeSustainability really starts at the individual level. If we don’t have conversations to support each other, we often don’t understand what others are going through. We can become discouraged when we look at the world and see that others aren’t aligning with what we believe is important. And sadly, that can cause us to give up. Of course we make a bigger difference together when we all align on a topic, but sometimes we don’t align, and that doesn’t mean that we’re not still making a difference, in our own ways.
Jae co-hosts the...2021-03-2743 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference35. Connect With Nature From Our Own HomeAs you've probably noticed, our minds, bodies and souls flourish when we connect with nature. But sometimes it's not as easy to get out on a long, nourishing hike as we would like it to be.
SIMPLE IDEA:
This episode includes 5 simple ideas that I use to connect with nature in my daily life.
As well as one easy grounding exercise that you can use to connect with nature quickly if you only have a few minutes to soak it in.
SHOW NOTES & TRANSCRIPT:
https://ForAnimalsForEarth.com/podcast/352021-03-1814 min
in betweenBrandy Heyde Montague is fighting for the earth.I’ve wanted to bring a guest on the show to talk about the environment since before I even launched this podcast, and today I’m thrilled to talk to Brandy Heyde Montague, founder For Animals. For Earth., a resource hub of simple ideas that anyone can try in their daily life to make a difference. Brandy has been passionate about helping animals since she declared herself a vegetarian at three years old. She’s taken part in various animal welfare projects as an industrial engineer, a graphic designer, and a community advocate. She started an eco conscious clothing line i...2021-03-1758 min
The Wit & Wire PodcastThe value of mini episodes & short roundups (Brandy Heyde Montague, For Animals. For Earth) [Ep. 29]Brandy currently releases a weekly 40-minute episode, but she's thinking about adding shorter mini episodes to hook more listeners. Is this an effective way to build your audience or your community? Or it just yet another thing that takes too much time?Learn more about Brandy:Podcast | Website | Brandy's Mini Episode RoundupMore podcasting resources from Wit & Wire:Instagram | How to Launch a Podcast (free training) | Website2021-03-1732 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference34. Volunteer with Animals in Costa Rica: Vanessa LizanoVanessa Lizano joined me for this interview on her phone, one hand holding it up to her ear, and one hand holding a baby sloth in her lap. We chat about her volunteer program, where people can go and live on property to volunteer with animals. And we chat about the ups and downs, and the bravery it takes to rescue animals in Costa Rica.
SIMPLE IDEA:
Stop Animal Selfies: aka don’t take photos touching or holding animals when we travel to other countries
SHOW NOTES:
ForAnimalsForEarth.com/podcast/342021-03-1235 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference33. 5 Easy Vegan & Gluten Free SubstitutesLooking for easy vegan and gluten free substitutes? I remember a friend telling me, “It’s easy to be vegan once you figure out what your substitutes are.” and I have to agree that she’s right.
In this episode I quickly take you through 5 vegan and gluten free substitutes that have changed my life. I have been a vegetarian most of my life, but about 3 years ago I discovered that I have Graves Disease and need to eat gluten free as well.
It was hard at first, but I finally found my substitutes, and now cooking...2021-03-0410 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference32. How to Find Ethical & Sustainable Clothing Easily: Erin HoustonDo you find yourself wanting to buy ethical and sustainable clothing? But it takes forever to find brands that you trust? I wanted:
laborers paid a living wage,
ethical working conditions,
sustainable materials,
sustainable processes,
cruelty free,
net zero carbon emissions….
The list goes on doesn’t it?! And it’s really hard to find brands that openly communicate all of these things.
But I found a company that has made it super easy, and one of the founders, Erin Houston, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania came on the podcast today!
Erin Houston and Emily Kenney starte...2021-02-2539 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference31. 5 Free Ways to Donate to Local Animal SheltersCall your local animal shelter or refuge first before taking these items, to make sure that they need them.
1. Old towels and blankets
2. Unused Medication & Cleaning Supplies
3. Buy One, Get One
4. Surplus veggies, fruits, pet food
5. Free marketing
Bonus: Donate old toys to local animal shelters or wildlife refuge.
More ideas at “10 Unique Places to Donate Old Toys” (ForAnimalsForEarth.com/donatetoys) and "Help Animal Shelters This Season - 5 Simple Ways" (foranimalsforearth.com/5-simple-ways-to-help-animal-shelters-this-season/)
CHARITY OF THE MONTH:
2021-02-1910 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference30. Wild Animals, They’re A Lot Like Us: Christin BurfordChristin takes me behind the scenes to talk about a few wild animals she has in her life. And what they have taught her about various species.
She runs The CARE Foundation, an exotic animal rescue, and wildlife education center near Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
Christin lives on CARE’s property with more than 200 wild animals. She tells us how each of those animals has a unique personality, and she knows each of them very well.
In today’s episode, Christin introduces us to:
Famous Amos, the spider monkey
Blonde, and other sna...2021-02-1333 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference29. Exotic Animals, Rescue & Advocacy: Christin BurfordChristin joins me from Apopka, Florida, just north of Walt Disney World, where she runs The CARE Foundation, an exotic animals rescue and wildlife education center.
Christin lives on CARE's property with more than 200 animals that she has given refuge to in her sanctuary.
Christin has a unique situation because she holds over 27 licenses and usually does not turn an animal away. She's a bit of a "one stop shop" for Fish & Wildlife or people surrendering their pets. And I'd like to offer that she's a "one stop shop" for tourists too, or locals who wo...2021-02-1243 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference28. 5 Thrift Stores You May Not KnowThrift stores! I’ve been dipping my toe in this past year. This is a new topic for me, especially becoming a focus since I interviewed Diana Kohne from Trade Closet in episode 18.
If you can’t thrift shop locally and want to try online, here are 5 shops you may not yet know. In addition, we have a blog post on our website with over 50 online thrift stores that you can check out. Let me know if you find something good!
5 thrift stores mentioned in this episode:
Omnia
depop
Tradesy
Tonle Open Closet
Patagonia Worn Wea...2021-02-0514 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference27. Pit Bull Talk with Advocate Laura VenaLaura Vena, from Blockhead Brigade, joins me from Long Beach, California to talk about helping pit bulls.
She challenges our perception of pit bulls, introducing many common myths and the truth behind those myths.
Throughout our conversation, she pushes us to stop thinking of dogs in “breeds”, but to think of each one as a truly unique individual. Just like us.
Dogs, regardless of breed, have numerous facets to their personality and behavior. They have things that make them joyous, and things that make them scared.
We cannot predict temperament solely based...2021-01-2946 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference26. 3 Big Changes Happening HereSeason 3 of the For Animals. For Earth. Podcast is launching today! Here are 3 big changes happening this season:
Slightly different show format (interviews & roundups)
Launch 5 Day Conscious Lifestyle Challenge (ForAnimalsForEarth.com/lifestylechallenge)
Charity of the Month (this month is Blockhead Brigade)
Detailed show notes at ForAnimalsForEarth.com/podcast/262021-01-2209 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference25. Season 2 RecapHappy New Year! I hope you’re finding 2021 more relaxing and grounded than 2020.
We’ll pick back up with live interviews in mid to late January. In the mean time, I thought it would be nice to pull together a recap of each of our seasons. I enjoyed going back and reviewing all of the content that we’ve covered! Our guests have shared over 90 simple ideas that we can all try in our daily lives to help animals and the earth.
This is the season 2 recap (season 1 is in episode 24). Episodes in season 2 include:
1...2021-01-0718 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference24. Season 1 RecapMerry Christmas! This episode happens to be coming out on Christmas Eve (which happens to be my favorite day of the year ;-). I hope you're finding peace, joy, and love this season.
We’ll pick back up with live interviews in the middle of January. In the mean time, I thought it would be nice to pull together a recap of each of our seasons. I enjoyed going back and reviewing all of the content that we’ve covered! Our guests have shared over 90 simple ideas that we can all try in our daily lives to help...2020-12-2418 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference23. Sustainable, Ethical Supply Chains: Steve BrownSustainable, ethical supply chains may not sound like the sexiest topic… BUT… what if I tell you that we’re talking about the future of shopping? Now that gets exciting! And it’s the same thing!
Steve joined me from Portland, Oregon to talk about his new start-up, The Provenance Chain Network. The Provenance Chain Network is going to change the way we shop, and the way that business is done in the future.
Using a combination of new technologies, such as blockchain and incentive mechanisms, supplier information will become clear, transparent, and honest. We will look at a prod...2020-12-1841 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference22. Ecological Impact Centers: Jason Bliss (part 2)Jason joins me from Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica to talk about permaculture, ecological impact centers, and living a life of impact. He owns a farm where he's worked with the local community for years to create a sustainable place that people can come to visit, to live, and to learn.
Jason recently started the Sharing Insights Podcast, through which he's helping people who are connected to ecological impact centers connect. He's bringing together:
people who own land and would like to start a center
people who already own a center and would like to hear...2020-12-1126 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference21. Creating a life of impact: Jason Bliss (part 1)Jason joins me from Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica to talk about permaculture, ecological impact centers, and living a life of impact. He owns a farm where he's worked with the local community for years to create a sustainable place that people can come to visit, to live, and to learn.
Jason recently started the Sharing Insights Podcast, through which he's helping people who are connected to ecological impact centers connect. He's bringing together:
people who own land and would like to start a center
people who already own a center and would like to hear...2020-12-1134 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference20. Sustainable Jewelry: Stephanie Maslow BlackmanStephanie Maslow Blackman joins me from Chelsea, New York to talk about making sustainable jewelry. Stephanie runs Metalicious Jewelry, a hand made collection of heirloom jewelry, that she makes with recycled metals and ethically mined gemstones.
Stephanie and I met this Summer when we exchanged blog posts. She wrote a post to help us find ethical jewelry when shopping as a consumer. And I wrote a post about how I use healing crystals for anxiety. That exchange opened a new can of worms for me. I could no longer look past where the gemstones in my life come fro...2020-12-0342 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference19. Eco Friendly Costumes: Katie & Rachel of Hijinks CostumesEco friendly costumes. Yep! Did you know there was such a thing? I didn't. Until I talked to Katie and Rachel about their costume line, Hijinks Costumes.
Katie and Rachel join me from Los Angeles, California. They open up about what it takes to start an ethical, sustainability-focused business, and how they did it. They talk about their mission to create high quality, durable costumes that will be passed down from generation to generation, inspiring creative fun in kids forever.
And they share 6 awesome simple ideas that we can all try in our daily lives to hel...2020-11-1947 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference18. Trade Closet: Diana KohneDiana Kohne joins me in episode 18 from Northeast Los Angeles to talk about second hand stores and her new community project, Trade Closet. Trade Closet is a private Facebook group for local women to trade clothing, hand bags, and shoes. Trade Closet builds the local community through genuine friendships among women. It cuts down on consumerism, waste, and the carbon impact of shipping long distances. And, because it’s trading rather than buying, it’s accessible to most anyone.
If you’re interested in starting a Trade Closet in your area after listening, please reach out to Diana. She w...2020-11-1235 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference17: How Can We Help Wildlife: Ame Vanorio (part 2)Ame Vanorio joins me from Falmouth, Kentucky to answer, "What do I do if I find a...". Fill in the blank. She answers the following scenarios for me. You can go directly to the written answers in the show notes.
1. Turtle in the road
2. Stray cat without a home
3. Snake, opossum, gopher, etc. in back yard
4. Raccoon in yard or trash
5. Coyote or deer in the neighborhood
6. Bird has fallen from a tree
7. Mice in the house
Ame runs Fox Run Environmental Education Cen...2020-11-0546 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference16. Wildlife Rescue: Ame Vanorio (part 1)Ame Vanorio joins me from Falmouth, Kentucky to talk all about wildlife rescue. She runs Fox Run Environmental Education Center, where she rehabilitates animals to be released back into the wild. She lives off the grid, teaching people about wildlife, alternative energy, organic gardening, medicinal herbs, and the list goes on.
Ame’s background is in both education and environmental science. I believe that comes through in everything she does. She brings a humane angle to learning about animals such as opossums, raccoons, even snakes. She not only teaches us the science behind their physical bodies and environ...2020-10-2934 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference15. Ethically Sourced Crystals: Nicholas PearsonNicholas joins me from Orlando, Florida to talk all about ethically sourced crystals. We really dig in during this episode, talking about the ambiguity of the gemstone industry, and where we can realistically make a difference.
Have you ever tried using crystals to help you feel better? I was surprised to find that they actually calm my nerves and help me to feel more grounded when they are near. But why?
This is a question I've wondered for a very long time. Coming from an engineering background I tend to want to explain everything. I've see...2020-10-2347 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference14. Talk Horse & Horse Community: Charlotte ChanlerThe simple idea for today's episode is to consciously stay open to learning, even if we've been around horses our entire lives. Charlotte points out that being open allows us to be more available for our horses, making their lives more fulfilling. And that's what we all want right? For our animals to feel fulfilled.
Charlotte Chanler can talk horse. Seriously! She is an animal communicator and medium who spends a lot of time talking to horses. She grew up in the traditional competition circuit from the time that she was a little girl, sometimes witnessing the power...2020-10-1543 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference13. Music is Medicine for Activists: Ada Ketchie & Nathan GetzinThe simple idea for today's episode is to stop and listen intentionally, to the song of nature. Where do we feel it in our body? What thought and emotion does it evoke? Journal, or share this with a friend. And come back to center with renewed strength and grounded energy to go back out and fight for animals and the planet.
Ada Ketchie and Nathan Getzin of Wakes join me from Wenatchee, Washington in episode 13. We talk about how “Music is Medicine”. Ada and Nathan have an incredible talent for helping individuals heal through sound bath, music, meditatio...2020-10-0839 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference12. What's next?Next week is an exciting week. We’re kicking off Season Two of the podcast!
Season Two is coming with 2 big changes:
Almost all episodes will be recorded live! So you can join us, and ask your questions too!
We’ll have a new show structure with a quick 7-10 minute interview up front, including the simple idea that we can all try. And then we’ll dig into our guest’s background and more resources for those who want to stick around for the full scoop.
So will you join me? It’s so much fun w...2020-10-0204 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference11. Seek Out Artisan Foods: Julie RosenbergJulie Rosenberg talks to us today about her artisan foods marketplace, Julie’s Beet. Her shop carries “culinary gems from around the world” and specifically seeks out brands that we won’t find in the big stores. Her goal is to only sell the best of the best and to inspire people to consciously purchase their food, knowing the story behind it, and relishing in the flavors.
The simple action that we can all take after today's episode is to shop at Julie’s Beet and support artisan chefs and Julie. Five additional simple ideas that Julie shared are...2020-09-1846 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference10. Fundraise for Animal Shelters: Dr. Monisha SethDr. Monisha Seth from Orlando, Florida and Franklin's Friends talks to us about how she helps animal shelters and rescues in her local area by fundraising. She explains how she started with just a small group of five friends walking in the Orlando SPCA's annual fundraiser, raising $500. Over the years that group of friends continued to grow their impact and have now raised $1.6M and provide grants to many rescue groups, all over Central Florida.
SIMPLE ACTIONS we can take if we're feeling compelled to make a difference for animals too:
Use PetFinder.com to look fo...2020-08-2833 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference000. TrailerHi there, I'm Brandy, and I interview creators and activists in all corners of the world who make a difference for animals, or for the earth, in their daily lives.
We bring to light unique ideas that are happening in diverse cultures, and diverse parts of society, so that they can be replicated by others. Each conversation is boiled down to one simple action, that we can all take to help.
By sharing these simple ideas, we inspire each other to keep going and to grow our impact, together.2020-08-2700 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference09. Compassion Toward Every Being: Katie KatsenisKatherine ("Katie") Katsenis from Panos Productions Photography talks to us in episode 9 about stopping to see the world through a different lens, one of compassion.
She shares the driving force behind her current fine art photography project, "Mother-Child", which is grounded in her Buddhist beliefs. I originally brought Katie on the show to talk about gifting experiences, or items that will last a lifetime. But when we began talking, she really made me think about the compassion that always exists between a mother and her child, that transcends all species and all types of mother-child relationships. As hum...2020-08-0831 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference08. Non Toxic Acne Skin Care: Nga TranNga Tran talks to us today about using non-toxic skin care to fight cystic acne. Her new skin care line, Skin Society, does just this. The spot treatment and clarifying gels are clean beauty options for fighting what we all hate: acne.
The simple action that we can all take after today's episode is to try Skin Society’s products if we struggle with acne. In addition, even if we don’t struggle with acne, we can do simple things to help the environment. Examples include fully emptying our product bottles before throwing them into the trash. Or, r...2020-07-1740 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference07. Share Photos of Animals in Need: Marissa de la TorreMarissa from De La Doggies talks to us today about using photography to become an animal shelter volunteer, and help rescued animals find homes. Marissa lives in Los Angeles and is a pet and human photographer. For over 10 years, she’s been helping rescues around LA take photos of the animals that they save. These photos are then shared all over social media to speed up the adoption process.
The simple action that we can all take after today's episode is to share photos of animals that need homes when we see them on Facebook or Instagram. Or, we...2020-06-2646 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference06. Help Monarch Butterflies: Patti AndrasakPatti from Inner Peace Reiki in New York talks to us today about helping monarch butterflies. The population is declining rapidly, and without monarchs, our world is not only less beautiful, but we're in serious danger of not having enough food to eat. Monarch butterflies are pollinators, who make our crops grow and our vegetable gardens flourish. They eat milkweed, and the disappearance of milkweed is one of the largest contributing factors to their decline. The good news is that we can plant milkweed easily, at our own homes, to help.
The simple action that we can take...2020-06-1235 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference05. Clean Our Makeup Drawer: Paige Padgett (part 3)Episodes 3, 4 and 5 make up a three part conversation with Paige Padgett from Los Angeles. We're talking all about green beauty! Paige is a Hollywood makeup artist, who has been using clean beauty products on her celebrity clients for over 15 years. Her passion for the environment and making a difference in the world led her into studying what goes into makeup, and how we can use makeup and skin care to actually nourish our bodies.
Paige blogs and shares green product recommendations at PaigePadgett.com. She is the author of the book "The Green Beauty Rules: An Essential Guide...2020-05-2940 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference04. Non Toxic Anti Aging: Paige Padgett (part 2)We're talking to Paige from Los Angeles about green beauty in episodes 3, 4 and 5. Paige is a Hollywood makeup artist, who has been passionate about using clean beauty products for over 15 years. She believes that makeup should be fun, and harmless, to our bodies, to the earth, and to the people who make it..
Paige is an author, of the book "The Green Beauty Rules: An Essential Guide to Toxic-Free Beauty, Green Glamour, and Glowing Skin". She blogs about green beauty and shares her favorite recommendations at PaigePadgett.com. And Paige is about to launch a brand new sust...2020-05-2930 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference03. Look Up Skin Care Ingredients: Paige Padgett (part 1)Paige from Los Angeles talks to us about green beauty in episodes 3, 4 and 5. Paige is a Hollywood makeup artist, who recognized the need for clean beauty products for her celebrity clients over 15 years ago. Her passion for the environment led her into learning about how products are made and how various ingredients impact the earth, and our bodies.
Paige is the author of the book "The Green Beauty Rules: An Essential Guide to Toxic-Free Beauty, Green Glamour, and Glowing Skin". She blogs at PaigePadgett.com, and is the founder of the new makeup brand, Erthling.
In ep...2020-05-2930 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference02. Sustainability, Fast Fashion & the Future: Laura ChoiLaura from Seattle, Washington and Fashion for Conservation encourages us to truly define our own unique style, choosing a look that stands the test of time and makes us feel confident when we walk into a room. To bring more sustainability and less fast fashion into our lives, we can start by borrowing and trading our clothes when we need something new. If that doesn't work, we can try second hand shops, or purchasing from small artisans at local boutiques, farmer's markets, or even on Etsy. Each of us truly makes a difference when it comes to changing the wor...2020-05-1632 min
For Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference01. Organic Foods & Nutrition: Brooke FreemanBrooke from Edmond, Oklahoma's Natural Freedom Farm shares tips for improved health and nutrition. Brooke encourages everyone to cook with organic foods, grown in the earth. By doing this, we become more aware of our bodies, and of the earth and environment around us. This extra energy and awareness changes our everyday lives. So get outside, and get your hands dirty!
5 SIMPLE ACTIONS you can take if you’re feeling compelled to make a difference with what you eat:
1. Cook more meals with organic foods grown IN the earth (veggies!)
2. Try growing your own fru...2020-05-1645 minFor Animals For Earth - Simple ideas to make a difference00. WelcomeThe world is filled with stories of how animals and the environment are suffering. Yet it’s often hard to find a way to help. Most of us want to see animals happy, and we all want to save the earth. BUT HOW DO WE DO IT? Especially in our busy everyday lives.
The For Animals For Earth Podcast exists to help all of us discover those SIMPLE things that we can do, that will make a difference. The show is hosted by myself, Brandy Heyde Montague. I’m the founder of For Animals For Earth and a passiona...2020-04-2600 min