Category Archives for "Environmental Stress"

HEALTHY BITE | Why Is Life On Earth Taking Second Place To Fossil Fuel Companies

HEALTHY BITE | Why Is Life On Earth Taking Second Place To Fossil Fuel Companies

Today, in this Healthy Bite episode, I want to talk about how plastics dominate waste in the ocean. Tim Silverwood, an environmental activist and entrepreneur, took us on a fantastic voyage of his journey to The Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

I thought I would also share with you some of those thoughts and some of those really great articles that came out in the same week that I had the pleasure of talking to Tim Silverwood.

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Tim Silverwood: Ocean Impact Organisation & Take 3 for the Sea

Tim Silverwood: Ocean Impact Organisation & Take 3 for the Sea

Have you heard of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch? Every year, it is estimated that about 8 million tons of plastic escape into the oceans from coastal nations. This kind of pollution not only affects marine wildlife, the food we consume but also has a huge lasting effect on the environment.

My guest today is Tim Silverwood, who together with Nick Chiarelli, co-founded the Ocean Impact Organisation.

Listen to our wonderful conversation as we tackle the issues of plastic pollution on our oceans, for the wildlife, and the environment.

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HEALTHY BITE | Finding A Balance In Our Digital World

HEALTHY BITE | Finding A Balance In Our Digital World

Welcome to another Healthy Bite. This week on the podcast, we released a wonderful episode with a psychologist, Jocelyn Brewer. Rather than detoxing and unplugging from technology, her approach is more on the intelligent and intentional use and conscious consumption of our devices.

Tune in as we tackle more about digital media and its effect on people. I also want to share with you this book by Jonathan Haidt, The Coddling of the American Minds.

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Jocelyn Brewer: Digital Nutrition, Technology Addiction, and Screenagers

Jocelyn Brewer: Digital Nutrition, Technology Addiction, and Screenagers

Jocelyn Brewer is a registered psychologist who is changing the way we think about how we use digital technology. Her philosophy of “digital nutrition” aims to optimise your wellbeing and improve your digital literacy online and advocates tips for better cyberpsychological health.

In this fascinating conversation, we explore the benefits and challenges of digital technology, the effect of screen time on teenagers, the ‘digital disinhibition effect”, digital nutrition and digital superfoods and uncover some practical advice for developing better digital health.

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