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Straight Talking SustainabilityFinding your Sustainability Superpower with Jarvis SmithIn this episode, I sit down with the brilliantly bold Jarvis Smith - founder of My Green Pod and the PEA Awards - to talk about what it really means to fuse business with spiritual purpose. From shamanic training and sacred plants to launching the world’s biggest ethical lifestyle magazine, Jarvis shares how a transformative experience on a landfill (yes, really) shaped his life’s work. We explore the power of conscious consumerism, how to reach mainstream audiences without preaching, and why true change begins by tuning into the quiet voice within. Expect...2025-05-1240 min
RSA EventsMusic for Impact: London Climate Action WeekThe worlds of music, culture and art have a massive role to play in making progress on sustainable development goals. But how do young people starting out in the industry navigate a path that connects their creative talent to their social change mission?This London Climate Action Week, the RSA are partnering with singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and UN SDG Youth Leader AY Young for a day of conversations focused on how artists can mobilise audiences and communities to champion sustainability, securing a healthier, kinder future for people, places and planet.On the 26th June, all...2024-07-111h 02
My Green PodcastSwitching to Green Pensions: COP28 SpecialSwitching to a green pension is the most significant individual thing we can do if we want to fight for a safe and equitable future. We are in a crisis because the use of fossil fuels around the world is driving up carbon emissions and global temperatures. We are trying to keep below a 1.5 degree increase in warming – yet we are already at 1.2. We need to act at fast!At COP28 nation states committed, for the first time, to a reduction of oil and gas. This is monumental, but as usual we were giv...2023-12-2153 min
The Bell Witch PodcastThe Bell Witch Podcast 9: The Essence of CampingWelcome to our witchy chat show, airing fortnightly – The Bell Witch Podcast. Magic and witchcraft (while parenting) is our jam!In this episode we speak about one of our favourite topics ever - camping! What witches do at camps, festivals, community, family camping and when it sucks! We believe our show is a fun mix of practical magic, poetry, shoutouts and giggles as The Bell Witches reunite for episode 9! Pour yourself a brew. Come sit with us two northern birds and have a laugh as we go off on tangents. Foll...2023-07-1744 min
The Bell Witch PodcastThe Essence of Campingin this episode we speak about one of our favourite topics ever - camping! What witches do at camps, festivals, community, family camping and when it sucks! We believe our show is a fun mix of practical magic, poetry, shoutouts and giggles as The Bell Witches reunite for episode 9! Pour yourself a brew. Come sit with us two northern birds and have a laugh as we go off on tangents. Follow us on Instagram Swailes @TheFriendlyGreenWitch Jodie @Mother.Serpentine@the_bell_witch_podcastGot a topic you wo...2023-07-1744 minMy Green PodcastEp 4 'Sustainable Leaders: People power in the drive to net zero'My Green Business Podcast Series hosted by Jarvis Smith and in collaboration with Fujitsu is out now!Here our experts discuss People and Purpose in the Workplace. Episode 4 Net zero targets have been set and measurements have been put in place. Now what? For many organisations,embedding sustainable targets beyond the corporate and management level is proving to be a challenge.The strength of an organisation depends on its people – every employee has a role to play in supporting theirbusiness to succeed. And the same can be said when comes to achieving net...2023-06-2031 min
Dawn of an Era of Well-Being: The PodcastJarvis Smith and Katie Hill (My Green Pod)“Well-being is a system-wide concept. Being well means not just the well-being of one individual, but of everything and everybody. For one to be well, ALL must be well, and for all to be well, evolution must be continuously moving in alignment with the impetus of the universe, thereby allowing for the flourishing of life. If life is flourishing, everything is aligned with the evolutionary impetus of the Dao.” Frederick Tsao from Dawn of an Era of Well-Being (page 38)* Today we are pleased to be joined by Katie Hill and Jarvis Smith, co-founders of My Green...2023-02-091h 10
#EachOneTeachTen - An Amazing World Of STEMEp 53 Mr. Jarvis Smith, Founder, My Green Pod, New Yorkshire, EnglandJarvis has made it his life's mission to educate himself and others on how to live more sustainably. After studying with a female shaman indigenous to the UK for over a decade, in 2007 on Channel 4's TV show 'Dumped' his eyes were opened to the vast devastation human lifestyle waste was having on the planet. It was a realization that was to lead to a lifetime’s work protecting the Earth.
Connect with Jarvis here:
https://www.jarvissmith.com/
https://www.mygreenpod.com/2022-12-3123 min
My Green PodcastScope 3 EmissionsMy Green Pod is excited to release Episode 3 of the My Green Business Podcast Series hosted by Jarvis Smith and in collaboration with Fujitsu. The four-episode series will focus on how people and businesses can succeed on the road to net-zero.Episode 3: Scope 3 Emissions. This episode discusses the importance of SMEs in the drive to net-zero. Jarvis is joined by:Victoria Ward from FujitsuMark Parsons from NatwestGudrun Cartwright from Business In The Community Justin Sutton-Parker from Px³Follow us on @mygreenpod to stay tuned for future episodes. Or...2022-11-2132 min
My Green PodcastDigital Ecosystems and DataMy Green Pod is pleased to release Episode 2 of the My Green Business Podcast Series hosted by Jarvis Smith and in collaboration with Fujitsu. The four-episode series will focus on how people and businesses can succeed on the road to net-zero.Episode 2: Digital Ecosystems and Data. This episode highlights how we are collaborating and using these tools to tackle the issues of today. Jarvis is joined by:Ian Bradbury from FujitsuKevin Murphy from NatwestDavid Sykes from Octopus EnergyRobin Peters from Snugg EnergyFollow us on @mygreenpod to stay...2022-11-1439 min
My Green PodcastAligning your Sustainability and IT StrategyMy Green Pod is excited to release Episode 1 of the My Green Business Podcast Series hosted by Jarvis Smith! The four-episode series will focus on how people and businesses can succeed on the road to net-zero.Episode 1: Aligning your Sustainability and IT Strategy featuring special guests: Stuart Phillips from FujitsuEric Zie from GoCodeGreenGerard Lavin from CitrixRomy Van Es from Amazon Web ServicesFollow us on @mygreenpod to stay tuned for future episodes. Or get in contact via email: hello@mygreenpod.comThanks for listening, an...2022-11-0741 minMy Green PodcastErvin LászlóIn Season 2 Episode 3 of the My Green Podcast listen to hosts Jarvis, Katie and Jo discuss human consciousness, meditation and mindfulness. In the podcast, we’re privileged to be joined by the philosopher and systems theorist Ervin László. The recipient of numerous honours and awards, including nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize, Ervin has written hundreds of articles and research papers. Spirited Business & Leadership Event:https://www.jarvissmith.com/eventsFollow us on @mygreenpod and @jowoodofficial For the latest green news and sustainable products go to mygreenpod.com Or e...2022-09-2045 min
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Jarvis Smith is both a Conscious Expert and truly a Conscious Leader.
Jarvis wears many different hats - all with the same hairstyle - and all connected to his greater purpose to inspire millions to live consciously and aware of the consequences that affect our planet.
As a trained shaman, he is incredibly connected to nature and energy and brings this into his work with business leaders to help them understand their own blueprint.
He is t...2022-09-1234 minMy Green PodcastAlice Bardwell (Pit-Tastic)In Season 2 Episode 2 of the My Green Podcast, our hosts Jarvis, Katie and Jo discuss the cost of living, GMO and what they’ve been doing to make their lives as green as possible. They are joined by vendor Alice Bardwell from Pit-Tastic to chat about her amazing range of natural deodorants and all their wonderful health benefits.Follow us on @mygreenpod and @jowoodofficialFor the latest green news and sustainable products go to mygreenpod.comOr email us on hello@mygreenpod.comThanks for listening, and if you would like to...2022-08-1927 min
My Green PodcastLily ColeMy Green Pod is excited to release Episode 1 of My Green Podcast Series 2!In this episode Jarvis, Katie and Jo chat to the inspirational Lily Cole about her views on everything from what it means to be human to how one person can make a difference.Follow us on @mygreenpod and @jowoodofficial For the latest green news and sustainable products go to mygreenpod.com Or email us on hello@mygreenpod.comThanks for listening, and if you would like to contact us send an email to hello@mygreenpod.com2022-07-2243 min
Journal of Biophilic DesignHow to have a Biophilic LifestyleMy Green Pod started off as an ethical lifestyle publication circulated with National Geographic Green in 2009, and now it's distributed to over 77 million people with the Guardian. The journey of the founder, Jarvis Smith, is a fascinating one, and one that is inspiring to fellow environmentalists. We chat to Jarvis about his Shamanic training, his epiphany on the set of an observational documentary on a rubbish tip and how we can each make conscious decisions that will help this beautiful planet we are living on. We also look at his office which was designed by Bi...2022-04-0545 min
Where Does It Come From? How our ’stuff’ impacts people and planetEpisode 20 Offsetting - Does it help or hinder as we tackle a climate emergency? with Will Richardson and Jarvis SmithWe know that we are now in a 'code red' for humanity. Reducing carbon outputs is a vital part of our strategy to tackle the climate emergency.
Carbon offsetting is way that businesses, governments and individuals can pay a contribution to an environmental project to make up for carbon that they are generating. For example paying to plant a tree to offset the carbon generated by a flight.
But does offsetting really help us reduce carbon overall or it just a way to hide from the issue?
In this episode our podcast host Jo...2022-03-1548 min
A Sustainable Mind - environment & sustainability podcast091: Publishing the UK’s Largest Ethical Lifestyle magazine with Jarvis Smith of My Green PodProud hippie, eco-warrior, thought leader and renowned retailer Jarvis advises brands including Natwest, HSBC, Deloitte, Citrix, the Parliament Trust, House of Lords’ group Peers4Planet. His magazine GREEN was published with National Geographic from 2008, then The Guardian in 2010, evolving into the world's biggest ethical lifestyle magazine My Green Pod magazine from 2013. Jarvis launched the P.E.A. (People Environment Achievement) Awards which is the UK’s leading sustainability awards and honours individuals and teams for their contribution towards sustainability. Jarvis' online eco-conscious store www.mygreenpod.com leads the field in ethical shopping and in the next decade Jarvis’ intent is to...2022-03-141h 02
My Green PodcastMy Green Year Jarvis, Jo, and Katie look back at some of the few highs and the many lows in Environmentalism in 2021 and revisit some of their favourite interviews including Fearne Cotton, Jonathon Porritt, and Lewis Pugh. Follow us on @jowoodofficial and @mygreenpodFor the latest green news and sustainable products go to mygreenpod.comOr email us on hello@mygreenpod.comProduced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions.Music by The Phoenix Rose Thanks for listening, and if you would like to contact us send an email to...2021-12-2036 min
My Green PodcastDani Seatter Jarvis, Jo, and Katie look at the latest green news including a story about a mound of wet wipes in the Thames River and are joined by Dani Seatter, author of the eco-friendly children's book, Away.Order your copy of Away here and follow her on Instagram @eco_able and Twitter @AbleEcoFollow us on @jowoodofficial and @mygreenpodFor the latest green news and sustainable products go to mygreenpod.comOr email us on hello@mygreenpod.comProduced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions.Music by...2021-12-0632 min
My Green PodcastBlah Blah Blah Jarvis, Jo, and Katie look back at the final days of COP26, the highs and lows, and review the Environment Act 2021, the first major piece of environmental legislation in the UK for years. Jarvis also catches up with Jason Cook, Dave Knight, and Jamie Wallace AKA the Blah Blah Blah Guys whose 'Blah hardhats' became a media sensation in Glasgow. The Blahs were on the news everywhere, even the Mail Follow them on:Jason Cook @jasoncook67Dave Knight @daveknight25Jamie Wallace @jamiewallaceRead Katie's article on the E...2021-11-2243 min
My Green PodcastBrett and Scott Staniland Katie, Jarvis and Jo discuss the major announcements so far from COP26 in Glasgow and chat to sustainable fashion champions, Brett and Scott Staniland about Fast Fashion, what they do everyday to stay green and even a little bit about Love Island.Follow Brett and Scott on @twinbrett and @twinscottJarvis wasn't making up this story about cowsFollow us on @jowoodofficial and @mygreenpodFor the latest green news and sustainable productions go to mygreenpod.comOr email us on hello@mygreenpod.comProduced by Mike Hanson...2021-11-0758 min
My Green PodcastThe PEA Awards 2021 Jarvis and Jo bring you all the highlights from the People, Environment, Achievement Awards 2021 in London, including reaction from nominees, guests, and winners. Now in its eleventh years, the PEA Awards honour the heroes and pioneers striving to make the world a more sustainable place to live. Follow us on @jowoodofficial and @mygreenpodFor the latest news go to mygreenpod.com or email us at hello@mygreenpod.comProduced by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsMusic by the Phoenix Rose Thanks for listening, and if you would like to...2021-10-2524 min
My Green PodcastTabitha James Kraan Jarvis, Jo, and Katie welcome self-confessed 'hair geek' and organic hair care pioneer, Tabitha James Kraan, about her sustainable range of products and what lead her to push the hair dressing industry towards a greener ethic. The panel also look at some recent news, including Greenpeace's report about the relationship between firms like Coca-Cola and Big Oil, to increase plastic manufacturing and whether the World Economic Forum's plan to plant one trillion trees is as good as it seems. Check out Tabitha's range via her websiteFor the latest green tips, news (including stories covered...2021-10-1156 min
My Green PodcastLewis Pugh This week Jarvis, Jo and Katie welcome famed endurance swimmer and UN Patron of Oceans, Lewis Pugh, about his life of conservation and his latest multi day swim in the polar regions. The panel also discuss recent stories such as the Nature Positive 2030 Report and the Surfers Against Sewage Million Mile Clean Up. For more about our guest visit lewispugh.comFor the latest green tips, news (including stories covered in today's episode), and products visit mygreenpod.com or email hello@mygreenpod.comProduced by Mike Hanson for Pod People Productions...2021-09-2753 min
My Green PodcastJonathon Porritt In this episode, Jarvis, Jo, and Katie talk to veteran environmentalist, Jonathon Porritt about his thirty years of activism including Forum For The Future and his latest book, Hope In Hell. The panel also discuss Lewis Pugh's epic multi-day polar swim - the first ever attempted - ahead of COP26 and the Lion Trail, an international art exhibition organised by Tusk to mark World Lion Day. Step Six in Let's Talk About Six covers How We Holiday.For more about Jonathon PorrittFor the latest green tips, news, and products visit mygreenpod.com or email...2021-09-1344 min
My Green PodcastJayn Sterland of Weleda UK This week Jarvis, Jo, and Katie talk to Jayn Sterland, Managing Director of Weleda, a holistic, natural beauty cosmetic and pharmaceutical company, and discuss the recent, alarming IPCC report from the United Nations that has been called a 'code red for humanity.' And in relation to Jayn, the panel discuss 'What We Put on Our Bodies' in the latest 'Let's Talk About Six', simple steps you can take to live for naturally.Find out more about Jayn and Weleda hereFor the latest green tips, news, and products visit mygreenpod.com or email hello...2021-08-3046 min
My Green PodcastClare Dubois Jarvis, Jo, and Katie talk to Clare Dubois, founder of Treesisters, a social change and reforestation charity, whose mission is to put Rain Forest restoration into the hands of individuals and have to date, funded the planting of over 18 million trees around the world. We also look at the latest environmental news, particularly around electric vehicles and in Step Four of 'Let's Talk About Six' look at easy, greener ways to travel. Find out more and donate to TreesistersFor the latest green tips, news, and products visit mygreenpod.com or email hello@mygreenpod.com2021-08-1650 min
My Green PodcastBevis Watts of Triodos Bank Jarvis, Jo, and Katie are joined by Bevis Watts, CEO of Triodos, the sustainable bank that is a pioneer in using finance to invest in projects that are good for people and the planet. They also talk about recent examples of extreme weather and the 'Hydrogen Olympics' in Tokyo. In 'Let's Talk About Six', six easy steps you can take to lead a sustainable life, step three focuses on green ways to power your home. To bank ethically, open an account at TriodosFor the latest green tips, news, and products visit mygreenpod.com or...2021-08-0238 min
My Green PodcastDianne Dain The co-founder of COPXX and Chief Innovation Officer for the Humanitarian Forum joins Jarvis, Jo, and Katie to talk about the goals of this year's COP26 in Glasgow and how technology and innovation can help us out of the Climate Crisis. As a believer in Feminine Empowerment, Dianne works with women around the globe to increase their social and economic influence in the world. The team also look at the latest green news, including Earth Overshoot Day. And it's step two in our regular feature Let's Talk About Six: 'What we bring into our homes'.More about...2021-07-1945 min
My Green PodcastFearne Cotton Get the latest from Fearne including links to Happy Place hereFor more tips and news visit My Green Pod or email hello@mygreenpod.comFollow us on Instragram:@mygreenpod@jowoodofficial@podpeopleukProduced by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsMusic by The Phoenix Rose Thanks for listening, and if you would like to contact us send an email to hello@mygreenpod.comSee you soon, Katie and Jarvis xx2021-07-0543 min
The Meaningful Life with Andrew G. MarshallEleanor Mills: How to Re-Invent Yourself at 50 (Or Any Age)“Midlife is when those dreams we had when we were young but put aside to earn a living or raise a family can finally be revisited; it’s never too late to be what you wanted to be”.
This is the philosophy of Noon, a community for women in midlife created by Eleanor Mills. Eleanor experienced her own reckoning with midlife after leaving her job with the Sunday Times, confronting an empty nest and dealing with Covid. She embarked on a journey to explore new ways of living and find her “next act”.
If you’re feeling lo...2021-06-2854 min
My Green PodcastWelcome to My Green Podcast Want to live ethically? Or organically? How about just sustainably? And without drastically changing your lifestyle or blowing up your bank account? My Green Podcast with Jarvis, Jo, and Katie is the show about accessible, sustainable living. They bring you tips on healthy living and the latest environmental news. They’ll let you know what food and products you can buy that won’t cost the earth – literally or figuratively – and will be joined by special guests who tell us what they do every day to help save the planet. Jo Wood, Katie...2021-06-1300 min
Lessons from Lockdown, SHINEfest The Podcast03: Jarvis Smith, Founder My Green PodJarvis Smith is a communications expert, TV personality, singer/songwriter and founder of the P.E.A. (People. Environment. Achievement.) Awards. Conscious living dominates his personal and professional life, leading him to co-found MyGreenPod.com and MyGreenPod magazine. In this episode we explore how we’ve become human doers instead of human beings and Jarvis offers a different path we could take. SHINEfest The Podcast is a collection of incredible conversations that explore how we can reboot and restore humanity in harmony with the planet as the global lockdown eases around the world. Or...2020-06-0438 min