Care More Be Better: A Podcast For Sustainable Social Impact and Regeneration

• Breaking Bread For A Better Planet: The PACHA Story With Maddie Hamann

  The worsening climate change continues to deliver an adverse impact on our food system, which leads to supply shortages and the rise of less nutritious sources. Maddie Hamann strives to solve this alarming problem through the PACHA bread. She joins Corinna Bellizzi to share how their organic gluten-free sourdough buckwheat bread is making huge waves in revitalizing the food industry. Maddie explains how PACHA bread helps heal both people and the planet, prioritizing taste and nutrition above anything else. She also shares how they team up with regenerative farmers across the country to help accelerate the growth of highly sustainable communities. COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT https://caremorebebetter.com/breaking-bread-for-a-better-planet-the-pacha-story-with-maddie-hamann About Guest: Madeleine Hamann is a PhD oceanographer turned regenerative entrepreneur and co-founder of PACHA, a company reimagining bread through sprouted, sourdough buckwheat loaves and tortillas. After years studying climate change, Maddie realized that knowledge alone wouldn’t solve the crisis — action would. She left academia to build a business that nourishes both people and planet, leveraging the healthy-eating market to accelerate farmers’ transitions to regenerative agriculture. Drawing on her diverse background in civil engineering, ocean science, project management, and creative production, Maddie scaled PACHA from a homegrown idea to six-figure monthly revenue in under a year. A self-described “renaissance woman,” she brings systems thinking, adaptability, and a deep sense of purpose to every project she touches. Maddie’s work embodies the belief that true sustainability starts at the intersection of food, community, and ecological regeneration. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/madeleine-hamann-06b95347/ Guest Website: https://livepacha.com Show Notes: 02:11 - Maddie’s Journey From Ocean Science To Regenerative Entrepreneurship 09:43 - Unpacking The Many Benefits Of Buckwheat 14:06 - Teaming Up With Regenerative Farmers 18:03 - PACHA’s Search For Organic Acreage 22:53 - PACHA’s Partnership With Sindyanna of Galilee 28:13 - PACHA’s Role In The Broader Regenerative Food Movement 32:10 - Trying PACHA’s Organic And Gluten-Free Sourdough Tortillas 36:39 - How To Deal With Pretty High Price Tags 44:54 - What Does Regeneration Mean For Maddie 49:57 - Building A Strong Legacy For PACHA 57:26 - Episode Wrap-Up And Closing Words BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we’ve planted 35,755 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. Follow, subscribe, and join our newsletter to help us keep growing! 1: Subscribe to our newsletter, and we’ll plant a tree in your honor! 2: Subscribe and rate us wherever you listen, and we’ll plant another tree Newsletter: https://caremorebebetter.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• Harness Green Energy & Produce Regenerative Food With Jared Blumenfeld

  If the world is to thrive for many years to come, it must take action against climate change as soon as possible before it is too late. Corinna Bellizzi sits down with Jared Blumenfeld, President of Waverley Street Foundation, who pioneered a spend-down strategy in climate philanthropy to make green energy and regenerative food more accessible to the public. He talks about the role of solar energy to empower local communities, allowing them to adopt regenerative farming, improve food distribution and production, and initiate affordable climate solutions. Jared also explains how individual efforts can give birth to massive collaborative movements and emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with nature to build a more equitable future. COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT https://caremorebebetter.com/harness-green-energy-produce-regenerative-food-with-jared-blumenfeld/ About Guest: Jared is the president of Waverley Street Foundation, where he is tasked with spending the organization’s $3 billion endowment by the year 2035. Waverley is particularly focused on regenerative agriculture and renewable energy and invests in solutions emerging from communities experiencing the worst effects of climate change. Prior to joining WSF, he was California Secretary for Environmental Protection under Governor Gavin Newsom. In this role, he led the charge to implement California’s environmental agenda, including expanding access to safe and affordable drinking water, banning toxic pesticides, and advancing environmental protections for clean air and water. Before that, he served under President Obama as Regional Administrator of the U.S. EPA for the Pacific Southwest. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredblumenfeld/ Guest Website: https://www.waverleystreet.org/ Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/waverleystreet/ Show Notes: 02:32 - How Jared Found Himself Into The Climate Philanthropy Space 05:08 - How Individual Action Can Lead To Collective Results 09:33 - How Regenerative Agriculture Prioritizes Soil Health 16:11 - Empowering Local Economies For Better Food Distribution 20:25 - Why We Must Not Tolerate Terrible School Lunches 28:40 - How Waverley Street Foundation Works Within Two Pillars Of Energy 33:35 - Why People Are Looking For Proof Of Concept 36:26 - Addressing The Crumbling Electrical Delivery System 47:28 - Ensuring Every Investment Reflects Community-Driven Priorities 52:21 - Balancing Local Context With Global Scalability 56:20 - What We Can Learn From Farmers And Indigenous Communities 01:01:48 - Making Climate Change A Less Complicated Topic For Everyone 01:04:28 - Finding Purpose In Connecting With Other People BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we’ve planted 35,755 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. Follow, subscribe, or join our newsletter to help us keep growing! Subscribe to our newsletter, and we’ll plant a tree in your honor! 2. Subscribe and rate us wherever you listen, and we’ll plant another treee! Newsletter: https://caremorebebetter.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• Addressing America’s PFAS Crisis With Rachel Frazin

  Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, are so widespread today that it is present in the soil, air, food, and water. Since they are hidden in almost all kinds of everyday products, the PFAS crisis in the United States will only get worse – unless we do something about it. Corinna Bellizzi sits down with Rachel Frazin, an energy and environment reporter at The Hill, who talks about her new book that tackles how these “forever chemicals” are damaging numerous communities across the country. Rachel breaks down the most common diseases caused by PFAS exposure, from birth defects to fertility issues. She also shares how huge waves of changes are being made to address this crisis, and how everyday people can join the movement.   About Guest: Rachel Frazin covers energy and environment policy for The Hill: that’s everything from climate change to gasoline prices to toxic chemicals to renewable and fossil energy. She is originally from South Florida, and she studied journalism and political science at (the very cold) Northwestern University. Previously, her work has appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times, The Daily Beast, the Tampa Bay Times, and The Palm Beach Post. She is the co-author of the new book "Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America."   Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-frazin-90a692113/ Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/rachelfrazin/ Additional Resources Mentioned: Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America by Rachel Frazin and Sharon Udasin   Show Notes: Raw audio 02:38 - Why Rachel Decided To Write Her First Book 05:18 - How PFAS Became So Widespread In Our Communities 07:46 - How Individual Activists Are Fighting Against PFAS 10:26 - What Can You Do To Address The PFAS Crisis 14:54 - What Makes PFAS So Dangerous To Our Daily Lives 22:02 - How Communities Are Struggling With PFAS Exposure 28:22 - Common Health Problems Caused By PFAS 31:29 - Where Are You Getting Exposed To PFAS 35:11 - Potential Policy Solutions And Regulatory Reforms For PFAS 41:22 - Exposing Harm While Protecting Yourself 42:50 - Recognizing PFAS As A Massive Environmental Crisis 44:14 - Why Corporate Leaders Are Ignoring The PFAS Crisis 47:35 - Consider The Everyday Products You Are Using 49:01 - What’s Next For Rachel As An Author And Journalist 51:26 - Episode Wrap-Up And Closing Words   BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Subscribe to our newsletter, and we’ll plant a tree in your honor! Subscribe and rate us wherever you listen, and we’ll plant another tree Together, we’ve planted 24,251 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. Follow, subscribe, or join our newsletter to help us keep growing!   Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• Shaping Our Ecological Futures With Aubrey Morgan Yee

  In today’s world focused on materialism and rapid tech innovation, we must never forget to reconnect with the earth to remain committed to regeneration to shape much brighter ecological futures. Corinna Bellizzi is here with Aubrey Morgan Yee, a mythopoetic futurist who hosts the Beloved Futures Podcast. Together, they unpack the crucial need to embrace earth-based wisdom and indigenous knowledge to secure a more sustainable tomorrow for everyone. Aubrey explains the beauty of being deeply connected with the mystery of life and contributing to repairing our broken environment. She also shares how she revives ancestral practices at her Hokuao Farm and her work as the Steward of Living Systems at Project Biome. COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT https://caremorebebetter.com/shaping-our-ecological-futures-with-aubrey-morgan-yee/ About Guest: Aubrey Morgan Yee is a mythopoetic futurist, cultural strategist, and systems change facilitator with a PhD in Alternative Futures and Indigenous Politics. She is the founder of Our Beloved Futures and Hokuao Farm & Temple in Hawai‘i, a sanctuary dedicated to rewilding land and reviving ancestral practices. Aubrey serves as Steward of Living Systems at Project Biome alongside Dr. Zach Bush and leads cultural strategy with Culture Hack Labs, using narrative to drive systemic change. She also hosts the Beloved Futures Podcast, where she curates conversations on ecological futures and regenerative design. Her work bridges ecological restoration, cultural renewal, and community imagination. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aubrey-yee-phd-110153186/ Guest Website: https://www.ourbelovedfutures.com Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/aubrey.morgan.yee/ Show Notes: 02:48 - How Aubrey Morgan Yee Became A Mythopoetic Futurist 07:28 - Maintaining An Abundance Mindset In A Materialistic World 13:12 - Approaching Abundance With A Curious Mindset 18:01 - All About The Hokuao Farm & Temple 25:08 - Everything That Grows At The Hokuao Farm 33:41 - How Indigenous Politics Shaped Aubrey’s Systems Change Approach 41:02 - Reconnecting With The Earth And Focusing On Repairs 44:00 - Embracing Practices And Wisdom Of Indigenous People 50:56 - Serving As Steward Of Living Systems At Project Biome 57:23 - How Aubrey Sustains Her Imagination And Vision 01:03:05 - Aubrey’s Vision For Our Beloved Futures 01:06:08 - Putting Your Life At The Center BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we’ve planted 35,755 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. Follow, subscribe, and join our newsletter to help us keep growing! 1: Subscribe to our newsletter, and we’ll plant a tree in your honor! 2: Subscribe and rate us wherever you listen, and we’ll plant another tree Newsletter: https://caremorebebetter.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• Building A Sustainable Wellness Community With Steve Nygren

  Integrating green spaces, agriculture, housing, and retail may be extremely challenging, but it is never impossible. Steve Nygren managed to pull this off by helping build Serenbe, a wellness community connected to nature on the edge of Atlanta. He joins Corinna Bellizzi to share how their responsibly developed, high-value community serves as a model for applying biophilic design in small and intentional ways, boosting regenerative practices everywhere. Steve also discusses what it means to rediscover awe in everyday moments, the unintended consequences of fast-paced living, and how individual choices can contribute to driving systemic transformation. COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT https://caremorebebetter.com/building-a-sustainable-wellness-community-with-steve-nygren/ About Guest: Steve Nygren is the Founder and Managing Partner of Serenbe, a wellness community created as a model to demonstrate that preserving green space interlaced with agriculture, housing, and retail is not only economically viable, but the future of community wellbeing. This October, Nygren is releasing his first book, Start in Your Own Backyard, which explores how small, intentional changes at home and within our communities can create a profound impact on our holistic wellbeing. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenygren/ Guest Website: https://www.serenbe.com/ Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/stevenygren/ https://www.facebook.com/steve.nygren1 Additional Resources Mentioned: Start In Your Own Backyard - https://amzn.to/4gvxi69 Show Notes: 02:39 - Why Most Of Our Consequences Are Unintended 06:52 - Understanding The Principles Of Biophilic Design 10:05 - Applying Regenerative Design In Community Building 12:21 - Rediscovering Awe In Everyday Moments 14:15 - Designing A Community In A Responsible Manner 26:45 - The Origin Story Of Serenbe 37:26 - Comparing Serenbe To Traditional Community Structures 43:04 - How Serenbe’s Structure Can Be Applied In Existing Communities 45:13 - How Personal Choices Can Drive Systemic Transformation 46:00 - Connect With Nature And Your Neighbors BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Subscribe to our newsletter, and we’ll plant a tree in your honor! Subscribe and rate us wherever you listen, and we’ll plant another tree Together, we’ve planted 24,251 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. Follow, subscribe, or join our newsletter to help us keep growing! BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we’ve planted 35,755 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. Follow, subscribe, and join our newsletter to help us keep growing! 1: Subscribe to our newsletter, and we’ll plant a tree in your honor! 2: Subscribe and rate us wherever you listen, and we’ll plant another tree Newsletter: https://caremorebebetter.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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