Posts by David Gottfried
Episode 41 Harley Dubois
Most of us get up each weekday and go to work, doing our best to perform our jobs. It often feels like a struggle and not a pursuit of purpose and passion. In time, we become our titles and even act the role we’ve adopted. But perhaps at our core, there’s a different person inside.…
Read MoreEpisode 40 Kate Williams
“Our Planet can’t wait. Climate change is an imminent threat, our food systems are increasingly stressed, and our lands, waters, and species are threatened like never before. If we don’t act now, the viability of our planet and our quality of life – to say nothing of the health of our economy – face an…
Read MoreEpisode 39 John Mandyck
More than ever we need organizations to step up their environmental commitments and stewardship. This requires extensive goal setting, research, improvement and measurement, and verification. Though some believe environmental performance hurts business, many are finding it can actually boost the profitability, stock performance, and brand. I remember when we founded the U.S. Green Building Council…
Read MoreEpisode 38 Ben Greenfield
Have you ever thought about the impact of artificial light on your circadian rhythm, checked your ability to achieve high-performance activity through heart rate variability [HRV], or checked your poop or DNA to figure out how to eat? Under the guidance [sometimes I call it other things] of my wife, Dr. Sara, I’ve not only…
Read MoreEpisode 37 David Gottfried
Happy July 4th! Today we have a special July 4th podcast show. I present a short challenge for you to create your own personal Declaration of Independence. It should be one based on the powers of Earth that follow the laws of nature and nature’s God that were divinely given to you. What are the…
Read MoreEpisode 36 Dr. Pedram Shojai
Daily life for most of us is chaotic. Emails, text, cell phones have only made it worse, creating few boundaries for quiet time. Time itself is one of the scarcest of commodities. And personal health for many is lacking. How do we catch ourselves and push the reset button? It requires the patience, skills, and…
Read MoreEpisode 35 Dr. Mark Manary
What’s a life of passion, purpose, and mission? And how do you create a lasting legacy? This is tied to defining a life well lived. These are three essentials that occupy my mind late at night and when I push my ego and desire to provide for my family and our future aside. On my…
Read MoreEpisode 34 Jason Pearson
Shopping is fun and purchasing is part of our everyday lives. For major corporations, it’s big business, both on the purchasing and supply sides. However, if we add up the overall environmental and health impacts of what we buy, it’s monumental. If we’re going to turn the Earth towards more sustainable, it’s imperative that we…
Read More