The Plant Paradigm

Tom Simak

It's time to have a conversation about how we can create a sustainable future by tackling climate change, eating a plant-based diet, living as eco-friendly as possible, and being the happiest, healthiest and best version of ourselves. On this show, your host Tom Simak will interview leaders in a whole host of different fields so that we can all learn how to create a sustainable and wholesome life. read less
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Episodes

Really Give A Crap About The Planet w/Former Political Strategist, Ashlee Piper
Nov 14 2022
Really Give A Crap About The Planet w/Former Political Strategist, Ashlee Piper
Today’s conversation is with Ashlee Piper, author of Give A Shit and former political strategist turned journalist, TV and media personality, and consultant in the realm of sustainability. Her work has seen her be featured on Mind Body Green , NBC, CBS, ABC, and FOX News, and she’s worked with leading environmental brands such as LUSH and the Humane Society of the US.Video version: https://youtu.be/b4Lu74xxWVE The key topics in today's episode:00:00 - Intro02:30 - Who is Ashlee Piper03:50 - Being a political strategist07:00 - Mainstream media09:30 - Making sustainability more mainstream13:50 - What motivates change17:30 - Climate anxiety21:00 - Defining sustainability 27:00 - Doing more sustainable things31:00 - Not buying anything new34:00 - Consumerism41:00 - 80% of donations go into landfill45:00 - The problems with recycling50:00 - Sustainable things to do55:00 - Corporations in the green plan01:01:30 - Overhyped sustainability claims01:10:00 - Creating open dialogues with Climate ChangeResources:Connect with Ashlee:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ashleepiper/ Website | http://www.ashleepiper.com/TedX Talk | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBdSz0ox4PQGet 10% Off Four Sigmatic With Code: PLANT10foursigmaticinternational.sjv.io/P0kPPQConnect with me:Instagram | @plant.paradigmYouTube | The Plant ParadigmTwitter | @plantparadigmWebsite | www.theplantparadigm.comSubscribe to the podcast:Apple | Spotify Stay happy,Eat plants,Peace
Fighting Intersectional Racism & Climate Injustices w/ Arielle King
Oct 24 2022
Fighting Intersectional Racism & Climate Injustices w/ Arielle King
"Listen to people. Validate their lived experiences and centre yourself in the ways that we are developing the change that we want to see. Today’s conversation is with Arielle King. Arielle is the Environmental Justice Staff Attorney at the Environmental Law Institute and has a background in environmental racism analysis, political ecology, critical race theory, sustainability, civil rights law, and integrating equity and environmental justice considerations into climate action plans. She’s also the host of a podcast focused on environmental justice updates and climate optimism called “The Joy Report”. Video version: https://youtu.be/teztuuN5-jQ The key topics in today's episode:00:00 - Intro03:30 - Who is Arielle06:30 - Who is most affected by Climate Change09:30 - Solving environmental racism12:00 - Why do we suddenly care about systemic issues14:00 - What role should you play in fixing issues18:00 - Feeling powerless20:30 - Things to be optimistic about22:00 - Displacing indigenous populations30:00 - Indigenous culture and nature34:00 - Climate migration40:00 - Sacrifice zones44:00 - Is it enough to be educated?46:00 - Changing the schooling system58:00 - Where to get educated01:02:00 - Words of wisdomResources:Connect with Arielle:Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/ariellevking/ Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-joy-report/id1618025362 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@ariellevkingGet 10% Off Four Sigmatic With Code: PLANT10foursigmaticinternational.sjv.io/P0kPPQConnect with me:Instagram | @plant.paradigmYouTube | The Plant ParadigmTwitter | @plantparadigmWebsite | www.theplantparadigm.comSubscribe to the podcast:Apple | Spotify Stay happy,Eat plants,Peace
Connecting Your Compassion With Humans & Animals w/Kathy Stevens
Oct 17 2022
Connecting Your Compassion With Humans & Animals w/Kathy Stevens
"We are all here because we want to change the world for animals. And many of us are here because we want the world to be a kind and loving place for every single being that breaths."Today’s conversation is with author, activist and founder of Catskill Animal Sanctuary, Kathy Stevens. Catskill, impressively, has saved more than 5,000 non-human individuals through direct rescue. This will be an episode about kindness, compassion, and definitely one to tune into for the animal lovers out there.Video version: https://youtu.be/hE_32uOnsTg The key topics in today's episode:00:00 - Intro04:00 - Are petting zoos legal?09:00 - Catskill Animal Sanctuary17:00 - Communicating veganism23:30 - The changing perspectives26:00 - Running a sanctuary32:00 - Tucker the cow37:00 - Having compassion for farmers46:30 - Impatient vegans53:00 - Controlling predators at the sanctuary59:00 - Words of wisdomResources:Connect with Kathy:Website | https://casanctuary.org/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathy-stevens-45862a66/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/catskill_animal_sanctuary/Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/herd-around-the-barn/id1470515403Get 10% Off Four Sigmatic With Code: PLANT10foursigmaticinternational.sjv.io/P0kPPQDocumentary From ABC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYfIXLkoB68 Connect with me:Instagram | @plant.paradigmYouTube | The Plant ParadigmTwitter | @plantparadigmWebsite | www.theplantparadigm.comSubscribe to the podcast:Apple | Spotify Stay happy,Eat plants,Peace
Dr Andrew King On Climate Science & Looking Beyond 1.5 Degrees Of Warming
Sep 25 2022
Dr Andrew King On Climate Science & Looking Beyond 1.5 Degrees Of Warming
"If we keep emitting green house gases, we keep warming the planet. If we reduce our emissions by 50% next year, that't not going to happen, but hypothetically if we did, we would still be warming the planet. We need to go right down to net zero to stop warming the planet."Today’s conversation is with climate researcher Dr Andrew King. Andrew is a senior lecturer in Climate Science at the School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences and ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes at the University of Melbourne. Dr King’s work has been cited hundreds of times and his research has also been published in top journals like nature. As you can imagine we’ll be talking about Climate Change today, the future of society, transitioning to a green economy, staying under 1.5 degrees, are climate scientists vego, and about the media and news industry and their role in all of this.Video version: https://youtu.be/IWVMafr-RO0 The key topics in today's episode:06:00 - Can we predict floods 07:00 - What climate tech we need13:00 - Is it normal to have 4 seasons in a day?15:00 - What net zero looks like19:00 - Life beyond net zero23:00 - Jobs in a greener future26:30 - What countries are the most carbon neutral39:00 - Climate science and the media47:00 - Climate anxiety as a scientist50:30 - Are climate scientists vegetarian56:30 - Atmospheric Rivers01:06:00 - Common climate misconceptions Resources:Connect with Dr King:Website | https://andrewdking.weebly.com/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/AndrewKingClim?Email | andrew.king@student.unsw.edu.auGet 10% Off Four Sigmatic With Code: PLANT10foursigmaticinternational.sjv.io/P0kPPQConnect with me:Instagram | @plant.paradigmYouTube | The Plant ParadigmTwitter | @plantparadigmWebsite | www.theplantparadigm.comSubscribe to the podcast:Apple | Spotify Stay happy,Eat plants,Peace
Matt Sipala On Longevity And Focusing On Sustainable Long Term Health
Sep 18 2022
Matt Sipala On Longevity And Focusing On Sustainable Long Term Health
"Our life when we're 50 is a result of our actions when we're 20. Let's focus on longevity. Let's focus on the bigger picture. "Today’s conversation is with a friend, fellow podcaster and trainer Matt Sipala. Matt is the how of the You4ia Podcast where he dives deep into topics such as mindfulness, movement, plant based nutrition and sustainability and has interviewed the likes of Simon Hill, DJ Tigerlily, Jimmy Halfcut, Dr Nagra and so many more incredible humans. Matt’s specialty is in sustainable weight loss and strength training leaving behind the quick fix mentality.Video version: https://youtu.be/pNmGrzKWDkw The key topics in today's episode:04:30 - Social media is both evil and good10:00 - Matt's intro16:00 - Addressing overweight children18:00 - Changing legislation in schooling25:00 - An unhealthy relationship with food32:00 - Calorie counting38:00 - How to be sustainably healthy41:00 - Sweating doesn't equal a good workout44:00 - Feeling sore doesn't equal a good workout47:00 - Don't thrash your body in workouts all the time50:00 - Fasting, coffee, mock meats & other tips01:01:01 - Words of wisdomResources:Connect with Matt:Website | https://www.you4iahealth.com/ Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-you4ia-health-podcast/id1435751849 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/you4iahealth/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/matthewsipala_/ Get 10% Off Four Sigmatic With Code: PLANT10foursigmaticinternational.sjv.io/P0kPPQConnect with me:Instagram | @plant.paradigmYouTube | The Plant ParadigmTwitter | @plantparadigmWebsite | www.theplantparadigm.comSubscribe to the podcast:Apple | Spotify Stay happy,Eat plants,Peace
Pinky Chandran On Tackling Waste Management & Making Bangalore Green
Sep 11 2022
Pinky Chandran On Tackling Waste Management & Making Bangalore Green
"Even though garbage is on the news, why is it still cloaked in a layer of anonymity? Why do we see what we want to see?"Today’s conversation is with Pinky Chandran. Pinky is an independent researcher, author and a community journalist. She tracks policy and legal developments on issues related to waste management. She is the founding member of the Solid Waste Management Roundtable and a Trustee at Hasiru Dala. She is also a Board Member of Seeking Modern Applications for Real Transformation, an NGO that runs Radio Mewat.Video version: https://youtu.be/DN91uZt8P-Y The key topics in today's episode:05:00 - Storm water drains impact on the environment10:00 - Waste management problems and solutions16:30 - Recycling incentives20:00 - Listening to the waste workers29:00 - Rinsing recyclables33:00 - India phasing out single-use plastics41:00 - What can we learn from Bangalore44:30 - Pushback from industries48:00 - The next steps for a greener future52:00 - What the Gov should be tracking58:00 - Poetry about wasteResources:Connect with Pinky:LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/pinky-chandran-62264310/Twitter | https://twitter.com/pinkychandran Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/pinky.chandran/EPR Rules:https://cpcb.nic.in/uploads/plasticwaste/PWM-Amendment-Rules-2022.pdfThe EPR Portalhttps://eprplastic.cpcb.gov.in/#/plastic/homeGet 10% Off Four Sigmatic With Code: PLANT10foursigmaticinternational.sjv.io/P0kPPQConnect with me:Instagram | @plant.paradigmYouTube | The Plant ParadigmTwitter | @plantparadigmWebsite | www.theplantparadigm.comSubscribe to the podcast:Apple | Spotify Stay happy,Eat plants,Peace
Damien Mander On The Reality Of Poaching & Winning Hearts & Minds
Sep 4 2022
Damien Mander On The Reality Of Poaching & Winning Hearts & Minds
"We're quick to try and find bandaid solutions to problems we face, while ignoring a solution that's spent the last 5 billion years evolving, and that is nature. It's the best regulating system we have on this planet."Today’s conversation is with Damien Mander. Damien is an activist and founder of the International Anti Poaching Foundation. He has a unique background in that he is a former Australian Royal Navy clearance diver and special ops military sniper. His work has been featured on The Guardian, ABC, National Geographic, Forbes, The Game Changers and was the winner of the 2019 Winsome Constance Kindness Gold Medal, a prestigious international recognition for services to animals and humanity.Video version: https://youtu.be/7Tzylk94WTI The key topics in today's episode:03:30 - Who is Damien Mander06:30 - Different types of poaching09:00 - How poaching works12:00 - Impacting local communities15:00 - Human-animal conflict18:00 - Having hope20:30 - The reduction of poaching29:00 - Conservation on a global scale35:00 - Fully plant based Akashinga rangers40:00 - How dangerous is being a ranger42:00 - Being vegan is "not manly"48:00 - Becoming a ranger50:00 - Words of wisdomResources:Connect with Damien:Website | https://www.iapf.org/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/int.anti.poaching.foundation/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/damien_mander/LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/damienmander/Get 10% Off Four Sigmatic With Code: PLANT10foursigmaticinternational.sjv.io/P0kPPQConnect with me:Instagram | @plant.paradigmYouTube | The Plant ParadigmTwitter | @plantparadigmWebsite | www.theplantparadigm.comSubscribe to the podcast:Apple | Spotify Stay happy,Eat plants,Peace
Kate & Mick McIntyre On The Oppression Of Kangaroos & Eating Plants
Aug 21 2022
Kate & Mick McIntyre On The Oppression Of Kangaroos & Eating Plants
"We can all play our part by becoming educated and knowledgable on what is really going on."Today’s conversation is with Kate & Mick McIntyre. This Aussie couple founded the independent film production company called Second Nature Films that recently produced an SBS on demand series, Eating Plants. Their work includes award winning feature films Kangaroo, Yogawoman, What to do about Whales and Aussie Rules the World. It’s seen their films positively reviewed in the NY Times, LA Times, Variety, Hollywood Reporter, BBC and Le Monde. The most recent docu-series Eating Plants looks at the global dietary sensation that is plant based foods. It features the likes on Dr. Neal Barnard, Eric Adams, Miyoko Shinner, Shaun Morison and more. Video version: https://youtu.be/JnYcaaKgUq8 The key topics in today's episode:05:30 - The release of Eating Plants10:00 - Making a series during lockdown14:00 - Highlights of Eating Plants20:30 - Push back from networks due to being plant based27:00 - Shooting food related content tips33:00 - Kangaroo: A Love Hate Story45:00 - The grim reality of how we treat kangaroos58:00 - Regulatory bodies and if they work01:00:00 - Coexistence with kangaroosResources:Connect with Kate & Mick:Website | https://www.secondnaturefilms.com.au/ Watch Eating Plants | https://www.eatingplants.tv/ Watch Kangaroo: A Love Hate Story | https://kangaroothemovie.com/ Kangaroo Charity | https://www.kangaroosalive.org/Kangaroo Alive Trailer (EXPLICIT FOOTAGE) | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKEDoOhACB8Get 10% Off Four Sigmatic With Code: PLANT10foursigmaticinternational.sjv.io/P0kPPQConnect with me:Instagram | @plant.paradigmYouTube | The Plant ParadigmTwitter | @plantparadigmWebsite | www.theplantparadigm.comSubscribe to the podcast:Apple | Spotify Stay happy,Eat plants,Peace
Professor Pericles Pilidis On How Hydrogen Energy Can Power Our World
Aug 7 2022
Professor Pericles Pilidis On How Hydrogen Energy Can Power Our World
"When we protect the environment, we need to do it in a way that protects economic growth as well, because this brings huge social and economical benefits."Today’s conversation is with Professor Pericles Pilidis. Pericles completed his doctorate in Gas Turbine Engineering at Glasgow University for many years he was the director of the Thermal Power Masters course and Head of the Gas Turbine Engineering Group at Cranfield University. Since 1994 he has been working on Hydrogen projects for gas turbines in air, land & sea applications and has published many papers on the subject. Which is why I wanted to have him on the show. In the effort to tackle climate change we need to take advantage of every known technological solution. Currently Pilidis takes large part in gas turbine research and postgraduate education, is the course director of the masters of science in Thermal power and contributes to hydrogen projects. His career has seen him work with Rolls Royce, Airbus, EasyJet and Boeing, among many others.Video version: https://youtu.be/p_-rAgmwhwAThe key topics in today's episode:04:00 - Perclies Background06:30 - What is sustainability09:00 - Hydrogen power12:00 - The source of hydrogen17:00 - The cost of Hydrogen19:00 - Powering the UK with renewables23:00 - Improving gas turbines25:00 - The lack of resources27:00 - Hydrogen powered aircrafts (slides)33:00 - The challenges to overcome for hydrogen37:00 - Decarbonise the UK40:00 - Powering the world43:00 - Importing energy47:00 - Hydro powered cars54:00 - The role of consumers58:00 - Will renewables make travel more expensive01:01:00 - Hydrogen powered tankersResources:Connect with Pericles:Email | p.pilidis@cranfield.ac.ukPublications | https://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=author:%22Pilidis%20P%22 LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/pericles-pilidis/Get 10% Off Four Sigmatic With Code: PLANT10foursigmaticinternational.sjv.io/P0kPPQConnect with me:Instagram | @plant.paradigmYouTube | The Plant ParadigmTwitter | @plantparadigmWebsite | www.theplantparadigm.comSubscribe to the podcast:Apple | Spotify Stay happy,Eat plants,Peace