How We Change the World
The mission at How We Change the World is to inspire the kind of hope that leads to action toward solving the many global challenges unique to the times in which we live. We’ll do that in by engaging in conversations with people making progress in the areas of climate change, poverty, health, governance, social justice, animal welfare, preserving the natural world, and so much more. We’ll talk to people around the world who are engaged at all levels of action, from scientists to political leaders, from naturalists to schoolteachers to business leaders, from farmers to authors to activists.
Episodes
Over the course of four decades holistic psychotherapist, author, and poet Dr. Ed Tick has dedicated his life to healing the invisible wounds of war. His work transcends borders and conflicts, bringing hope and healing to veterans, trauma survivors, and, most recently, soldiers on both sides of the Ukrainian-Russian war.
Through spiritual practices, deep soul work, and ancient traditions, Ed addresses trauma in ways that modern ap...
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Kayla and Molly, two volunteers with profound personal stories of overcoming addiction and sexual exploitation, join Sarah Davison Tracy to support the Asha program in India. Together, they help empower young girls at risk of child marriage and human trafficking by providing them with vocational skills. Their shared experiences allow them to deeply connect with the Asha g...
Sherri Goodman, a pioneering expert in environmental security and former Pentagon official, discusses her book, "Threat Multiplier: Climate, Military Leadership, and the Fight for Global Security".
Sherri explains how climate change acts as a "threat multiplier," intensifying global security risks, and the critical importance of preventing climate-driven conflicts before they escalate.
Drawing from her extensi...
What if the food on your plate could talk to your genes? Dr. Rosane Oliveira unravels this fascinating interplay, showing how our everyday choices can significantly impact our genetic expression and overall health and longevity.
As the founder of the Integrative Medicine department at UC Davis and President and CEO of the Plant-Based Life Foundation, Dr. Oliveira is at the helm of a movement that&#...
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Kevin Fedarko's challenging journey through the Grand Canyon ignited a fervent commitment to raise awareness about the park's fragile natural beauty and its profound significance to the indigenous tribes who consider the canyon lands sacred. Kevin captured the transformative journey in his New York Times bestselling book, &quo...
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In 2024, Dr. Caleigh Campbell opened Refine Physical Therapy, a private practice devoted entirely to helping women, men, and non-binary individuals with pelvic related issues. Refine Physical Therapy is located in Denver, Colorado, and provides specialized Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy.
With a strong foundation in orthopedics as well as Pelvic floor issues, Dr. Campbell offers a ful...
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Can one couple’s passion for horses transform into a nationwide mission to end equine suffering? Tawnee Preisner, co-founder of the Horse Plus Humane Society, has spent more than two decades rescuing horses from abuse, neglect, and slaughter. Their modest beginnings have exploded into a powerhouse of equine advocacy, reshaping the landscape of horse rescue and protection in America. In this...
In this episode, we're joined by the remarkable Dr. Steve Babson, a man who has spent his life studying and teaching the intricacies of labor movements and political dynamics. His latest book, Populism: When America's Farmers Turned Left to Save Democracy, takes us back to the late 1800s, a time when America's farmers rallied against corporate giants to defend democracy. The parallels with today’s political landscape ar...
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Jacquelyn Francis, a renowned climate scientist and founder of the Global Warming Mitigation Project, is embarking on an extraordinary 600-mile electric bike journey. Starting on July 12th, 2024, Jacquelyn will pedal from Aspen, Colorado, to Sun Valley, Idaho, symbolizing our collective commitment to combating climate change.
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Michael J. Kline is a transformative coach known as the "enoughness guy." Michael's recent TED Talk, "Why You Never Feel Good Enough," explores the pervasive issue of self-worth and offers profound insights into achieving enoughness in our lives.
In this episode Michael shares his journey of self-discovery, including his transformative trek on the El Camin...
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Michael Sheldrick, co-founder and Chief Policy, Impact, and Government Affairs Officer at Global Citizen and his team make global change happen by combining pop culture with policy change that impacts real lives. In this episode, Michael shares insights from his journey and his new book, "From Ideas to Impact: A Playbook for Influencing and Implementing Change in a D...
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Can embracing our authentic selves catalyze global healing and positive change? Cynthia Jurs, sacred activist and author of "Summoned by the Earth: Becoming a Holy Vessel for Healing Our World," believes it is not only possible but a profound responsibility we all share.
In this episode, Cynthia shares her journey from becoming a Dharma teacher under Zen master Thich Nhat Ha...
In this episode, we explore the world of climate change and the science of denial with acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author David Lipsky.
His latest book, The Parrot and the Igloo: Climate and the Science of Denial, unravels the complex web of climate change, historical perspectives, and the intricate dance of denial that has shaped our current predicament.
From the pioneering scientists of the 19th century to the modern-...
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In 1993, Sunniva Sorby was part of the first all-women expedition team to ski across Antarctica to the South Pole. That historic journey launched a thirty-year career of wilderness adventure, eventually transforming Sunniva into a citizen scientist conducting climate change research in both the Antarctic and Arctic regions.
Along with her endeavors, Sunniva co-founded the non-profit organi...
See full show notes and photos on our web site. Can embracing our authentic selves catalyze global healing and positive change? Dr. Royce Fitts, holistic counselor and author of "The Geography of the Soul," believes it is not only possible but a profound responsibility we all share. Dr. Royce Fitts is a licensed marriage and family therapist, theologian, and minister whose work blends psychotherapy with exploring life...
In this conversation with Sol, we discuss the transformative power of connecting ancient wisdom with the challenges and opportunities of modern life. Sol, also known as Kat Ross, is a ray of light in the realms of healing and personal transformation. Her journey from a successful career in the solar industry to embracing her true calling as a modern-day medicine woman after a profound period of grief, reveals a compelling narrative...
This week on "How We Changed the World," we are thrilled to be joined by Ditte Lysgaard Vind, a visionary in the field of sustainable design and circular economy.
As the author of "Danish Design Heritage and Global Sustainability" and a staunch advocate for the integration of environmental considerations into design, Ditte shares her profound insights into the potential of Danish design principles to revolution...
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🎙️ World-changers are at their best when they are emotionally resilient. If you're in pursuit of rapid and profound emotional healing—beyond what traditional talk therapy offers—this episode is for you. Join us as we revisit the methods of Dr. Deb Sandella, a distinguished psychotherapist with nearly 50 years of expertise. Dr. Sandella founded the RIM Institute and developed the innov...
Did you know that beagles, one of America’s most cherished dog breeds, are the most common canine victims of laboratory testing due to their extremely docile nature? This heartbreaking reality motivates Shannon Keith, our guest today, who is an animal rights lawyer and the founder of the Beagle Freedom Project.
Beagle Freedom Project is the world’s leading organization for rescuing and rehoming animals...
Can the practice of mindfulness truly reshape society and help us solve our intractable challenges like climate change, endless war, and increasing polarity? Join us as Oren Jay Sofer, renowned mindfulness and nonviolent communication expert, explores this critical question. In this episode of "How We Change the World," Oren draws insights from his latest book, Your Heart Was Made For Thi...
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