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Happily Even After with Life Coach Jen95: The Keys to Embracing AnxietySend us a textEmbark on a transformative quest to conquer anxiety with my enlightening conversation about John Delony's book, Building a non-anxious life, a sage in the realms of trauma and healing. Your journey through this episode will equip you with a map to navigate the often treacherous landscape of stress and depression, pointing you towards a life of fulfillment and peace. I dissect how anxiety can escalate in today's fast-paced world and reveal strategies to reclaim your calm. No more shall you be at the mercy of social media scrolls or the false sanctuary of...2024-02-2623 min
Danica Patrick Pretty Intense PodcastDr. John DelonyDr. John Delony is a bestselling author, mental health expert and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. John has two PhDs and over two decades of experience in counseling, crisis response and higher education. He is the author of the bestselling books Own Your Past, Change Your Future and Redefining Anxiety. His new book, Building a Non-Anxious Life, will release in October 2023. John has appeared on Fox News, Fox Business and Today and has been featured in the Real Simple and Fast Company magazines as well as HuffPost. He has also been a guest on The Minimalist Podcast, The Jordan B...2023-12-281h 37
Snarky FaithAcceptance or Resignation?"Acceptance does not mean passive resignation. Resignation means giving up because you've decided that there's nothing you can do about your situation, whereas acceptance simply means that you accept that your situation happened." - Psychobabble for Ordinary people, blogger As we make our way through life, we all experience our wins and losses. There's heartache mixed with moments of bliss. That's the human existence. Yet, along the way, those ups and downs leave their marks. They create baggage that impacts the way we look forward at the horizon and how we experience life right now in the moment.2021-08-181h 04
Zero Net FiftyHere are the political pluses and pitfalls to watch for in the Biden Administration’s clean transportation and infrastructure plansTo realize the goals of the Paris Agreement, it’s estimated the US needs to transition 20% of vehicles to clean technologies by the end of this decade. That’s about 55 million cars based on the number of cars in the US as of 2018. As of 2019, 1.4 million electric vehicles had been sold in the US, and the US has about 84,000 public chargers.
Understanding how many new EVs the US might have on the road by the end of the decade, how and where those vehicles might charge in order to estimate what the public charging network should look like...2021-01-2536 minZero Net FiftySo GM backpedaled on support for Trump’s climate regulation goals. Does the news really matter?If you’ve been following the ongoing struggle between California and the Trump administration, then you likely took note of GM’s announcement before Thanksgiving that the automaker is backing away from the support it gave Trump in the legal battle over California’s right to set fuel efficiency standards different from federal standards. But were you left wondering what the bigger meaning of that announcement is for the transportation sector, and what the future of those standards will be in the U.S. Listen to Joel Stronberg’s take on the GM announcement and the EV market, and how they...2020-11-3041 minZero Net FiftyZNF First Look: What to expect now that Biden is President-ElectWith the Nov. 7 news that Joe Biden became President-elect fresh on our minds, we paused to consider our initial reactions to the results and what those results mean for the ongoing effort to protect our environment. Biden’s win is a victory, to be sure, but there are so many other factors that matter on the forward path. What will Biden’s administration face when the dust settles over Georgia’s Senate seats? A Republican majority or a 50-50 split? What will be Biden’s plan for his first 100 days? There are also questions to consider about what Democrats want now...2020-11-0835 minZero Net FiftyWhat is it about this new Vermont law that matters in the fight for our environment?Vermont’s new Global Warming Solutions Act became law without Republican Governor Phil Scott’s approval. In the Green Mountain State, Republicans and Democrats generally agree that climate change is real and that it’s important to do something about it. But they don’t generally agree on the approach — arguing mostly about how goals can be achieved at a reasonable cost. Those disagreements, however, are just the backdrop to what matters most—to all states—about the Global Warming Solutions Act. Joel Stronberg explains why everyone should be paying attention to what’s going on in Vermont and what it means in...2020-10-0325 minZero Net FiftyWhat now for the Supreme Court and climate change without RBG?Why are we concerned about the balance of the political leanings of the justices of the Supreme Court of the United States? And do the justices always stick to a conservative or liberal stance when deciding cases? How should we look at the path of climate change in our society with a conservative Supreme Court? Joel Stronberg answers these questions and more in this special episode, as we pause to consider the big picture following the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
2020-10-0321 minZero Net FiftyZNF Shorts: Racism in the environmental movement: Where do we go from here?In this short-format edition of Zero Net Fifty we discuss how the deaths of men and women of color at the hands of White police officers has triggered a racial justice reckoning the likes of which we haven't seen since the 1960s. Racial justice has, in many ways, become a metonym for all the socio-economic and political inequities that have been ailing America for decades.
Racial and economic injustice and inequality are found in many forms throughout the clean energy and environmental sectors—in its institutions, the siting of polluting industries, and access to technology.
Racism ha...2020-09-0722 min
Zero Net FiftyZNF Shorts – What does a ‘total fossil fuel lock down’ mean?In this short-format edition of Zero Net Fifty, we bring the call for a “total fossil fuel lock down” into focus.
What does the REN21 call for this lock down look like, as proposed in its Renewables 2020 Global Status Report?
REN21 says we’re making progress on this lock down in some sectors – think electricity and energy efficiency – but we need to be making progress across all power sectors – think heating, cooling and transportation.
Of those sectors, we dive into transportation – with a look at what policy and progress has targeted so far and what needs...2020-08-0920 minZero Net FiftyWhat are they thinking? How to know what the parties want from climate policyEven if a new federal bill has no chance of becoming law, it’s still a highly instructive mechanism in climate politics.
In this episode, we look at the progress of new climate policies, first at the state level and then at the federal level.
In Vermont, a new policy for action on global warming is making its way through the Vermont legislature with potential rules that would hold the state accountable if it fails to meet new aggressive emissions reductions goals in the near term.
At the federal level, we saw the re...2020-07-1250 minZero Net FiftyScience, the pandemic, and how the coming election is a crossroads for climate changeAs the U.S. comes slowly through the worst of the pandemic, and we understand how important science was in navigating COVID-19, we discuss the stark realities of timing for policies critical to addressing climate change under any outcome of the November election.
2020-06-0742 minZero Net FiftyClimate change in a pandemic. Where are we now?In this episode, we discuss how global focus on the current COVID-19 pandemic is affecting climate change efforts, and what the long-term effects might be.
2020-04-1132 minZero Net FiftyPost Super Tuesday – What’s the outlook?We take a look at what to expect now that the path to November elections is a little clearer following Super Tuesday. Plus, where is the value in the American Energy Innovation Act, and how will the EU’s plan for a carbon border affect the U.S.?
2020-03-0730 minZero Net FiftyZNF DC Update - How climate change will play out in 2020 electionsIn this episode, we look at the latest progress in Washington D.C., and look closely at whether climate change issues will be a high voting priority in the coming election. Plus, we highlight progress in climate bonds and note the rise of resiliency bonds.
2020-02-0843 minZero Net FiftyZNF DC Update – More climate emergencies in the makingIn this episode, we give a brief outlook on progress in Washington D.C. for the remainder of 2019. Plus, we take another look at what makes a climate emergency declaration useful in today’s political environment, from the micro-local view to the global view.
2019-12-0832 minZero Net FiftyWashington Update: The Trouble with Trump and CaliforniaIn this episode, we provide an update on appropriations, a continuing resolution, the nomination of judges and the conflict between the Trump administration and California over rules on vehicle emissions that has created a division in the auto industry.
2019-11-0733 minZero Net FiftyHere's What to Expect Next in the Global Youth Movement on Climate ChangeWith the global climate strike behind us, we look at what actions the young people of the world are taking next to affect change in the political structure that is determining their environmental future.
2019-10-191h 21Zero Net FiftyHow the Youth Movement Turns Political Words into Political WillIn this first edition of "A Piece of My Mind," Joel Stronberg examines the alchemistic role of the climate youth movement in turning base political words into precious political will.
2019-10-1317 minZero Net FiftyZNF DC Update - How Trump Creates Uncertain IndustriesIn this Washington D.C. update, we discuss standards for light bulbs, fuel economy and methane, and how Trump’s leadership style on these issues is causing uncertainty for businesses. Plus, we give an overview of our upcoming podcast on the single greatest threat to island communities and cultures - climate change.
2019-09-0824 minZero Net FiftyZNF DC Update - Climate Emergency in the MakingIn this episode, we give a quick status update on Congress during recess. Plus, we dig into what makes a climate resolution useful and what everyone can do to push for a climate emergency declaration for their communities that has meaning and action behind it.
2019-08-2429 minZero Net FiftyZNF DC Update - Climate and AgricultureIn this first episode of the second series of Zero Net Fifty, we discuss the upcoming Global Climate Strike, plus, in a Washington D.C. update, we explore why the Democrats are thinking about climate and agriculture.
2019-08-1232 minZero Net FiftyWhy Did Canada Declare a National Climate Emergency? And Should the US Do It Too?In this season ender, we take a look at what has been happening in Washington, D.C., before the holiday break and the release of the Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule. Plus we discuss the latest effort by Canada’s House of Commons to declare a national climate emergency and why it matters to the US. The ZeroNetFifty podcast will return with a second season in August.
2019-07-0236 minZero Net FiftyHow Does the Resilience Economy Grow? And How Can We Help It Thrive?In this episode, we look at the driving force of the US House in Washington D.C. right now and what it expects to accomplish for climate and energy policy in the face of Senate resistance. Plus, we examine the critical efforts of nations and subnationals to build adaptable communities for both the immediate and anticipated effects of climate change.
2019-06-1833 minZero Net FiftyThe Clean Energy Standard Act of 2019: Is the Timing Right for This Clean Policy?In this episode, we delve into Renewable Portfolio Standards – what’s the latest from states; who is taking aim at them and why; and is it the right time for the US to adopt a national clean energy standard? Plus, we discuss the importance of Washington state’s new law on HFCs.
2019-05-1944 minZero Net FiftyControlling the Narrative: Why Some Climate Science Deniers Are Saying They’re BelieversIn this episode, we look at the week in Washington DC and discuss a shift by US Republicans in how they’re talking about climate change. Plus, we ask, who holds the power in global climate change policy making and who is rising in the ranks?
2019-05-0243 minZero Net FiftyIs Global Cooperation Important on the Path to Deep Electrification? Or Is It Just a Fantasy?In this episode, we discuss a new proposed pathway to deep electrification by 2050 to meet the Paris Agreement goals. And we look for the role of a global cooperative agenda on that pathway. Plus, we highlight appointments from the Trump Administration and what states think about the recent executive order to expedite pipeline permits.
2019-04-1736 minZero Net FiftyIntroducing the Green Real Deal - What Is It? Why Does It Matter?In this episode, we discuss the new Green Real Deal resolution and activity from the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis. Plus we dig into the new “Banking on Climate Change 2019” report and the fossil fuel investments of the world’s biggest banks.
2019-04-0737 minZero Net FiftyWill They, Won’t They? The Green New Deal Track in House, SenateIn this episode, we look at how the Green New Deal will move forward in the House and Senate and what the motives of Democrats and Republicans look like in that process. Plus, we discuss the recent student strikes and proposed global policies for a circular economy.
2019-03-1737 minZero Net FiftyClimate Change Is Not a US Security Threat: Or Is It? Climate Science Deniers Could DecideIn this episode, we discuss forward movement on the US House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis as well as Republican messaging in recent Congressional committees digging in on environment and climate change. Plus, we look at the potential outcome of a new approach from the Trump Administration to let climate science deniers tackle the question of whether climate change is a threat to US national security.
2019-03-0337 minZero Net FiftyClean v. Green: Does Internal Conflict Hinder the Environmental Cause?In this episode, we look at the perspectives that have formed over what the right path forward is for a healthy climate. And we discuss the Green New Deal in relationship to the international agreement on the 2030 Agenda from 2015.
2019-02-2126 minZero Net FiftyClimate Policy Mired in Politics – Is there a Way Forward?In this episode we discuss the reintroduced Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act and insights from the Green New Deal resolution. What are the issues these policies face in relation to the timeline for making a difference on terms that matter for the climate?
2019-02-1031 minZero Net Fifty‘Sleepwalking into Catastrophe’: Can 2019 Turn the Tide on Climate?The World Economic Forum’s Global Risk 2019 report puts the environment among the top risks, calling for coordinated international action to secure the future of our natural systems. We discuss what we are doing now to make the next 12 years we have to make a difference count. Plus, we give an update on new committee appointments in the US Congress and the possible showdown between states and federal powers on environmental matters.
2019-01-2728 minZero Net FiftyGreen Finance in 2019: The New Deal AdvantageIn this episode, we identify the supporters of US federal Green Bank legislation and the advantages of the growing conversation about a Green New Deal. We also take a closer look at the politics of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis.
2019-01-2016 minZero Net FiftyEnvironmental Politics in 2019: Where Does The Green New Deal Stand?You've heard there's a new wave of environmentally-minded Democrats in Washington D.C. So what are they going to do now that they're there? How will the Green New Deal play out this year. And what does it mean for 2020? We address these questions and more in this episode.
2019-01-1215 minZero Net FiftyIt's time - Introducing Zero Net FiftyIn this introduction, Jennifer Delony talks about the current state of climate and energy politics and where we're going from here.
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Inside Renewable EnergyThe Washington DC Outlook on Renewables in 2018 with Guest Joel StronbergIn this episode of Inside Renewable Energy, Joel Stronberg of the JBS Group joins Jennifer Delony of Renewable Energy World for a discussion about the top three big events that happened in Washington that affected the renewables industry in 2017, plus what critical issues we should be watching in 2018 and the actions industry members can take next year to stay informed and involved in the evolution of renewables in the U.S.2017-12-1920 min