Mama Earth Talk

In this episode, we talk to Molly Patrick, — co-founder & CEO of Clean Food Dirty Girl, certified life coach, and straight-talking expert in whole-food, plant-based eating. Molly shares her unconventional roots, why progress beats perfection, and specific ways to add joyful, plant-powered dishes to your holiday table.

During this episode, Molly shares how her off-grid upbringing shaped a lifelong sustainability compass and the playful, imperfect ethos behind Clean Food Dirty Girl. She busts the “but what about protein?” myth and offers simple swaps to start eating more whole plants today. We dig into a holiday game plan that keeps the joy and nostalgia while adding clean, crowd-pleasing dishes for Christmas—plus mains, sides, plating tips, and pantry staples that make weeknights (and festivities) easy. Along the way, we talk family buy-in without pressure or perfection, and why plant-forward choices create a micro–macro win-win for our bodies and for Mama Earth.

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[00:00]-Intro

[00:00] – Intro – Why the holidays are perfect for plant-based joy

[02:21] – Trash Talk: Eco-Wins and Fails – Host update + new tools/waitlist

[02:34] – Guest – Welcome, Molly Patrick

[04:08] – Off-grid childhood, adobe homes, and a built-in sustainability mindset

[09:52] – Clean Food Dirty Girl: mission, community, and imperfect action

[12:00] – Protein myths, social media noise, and trusting the process

[20:43] – Simple Shifts – Easy day-one swaps for more whole plants

[24:45] – Holiday Playbook – Keep the joy, add the plants (no all-or-nothing)

[26:40] – Holiday Dishes – Mashed potatoes, stuffed squash, tofu “centerpieces,” gravies, glazes

[30:34] – Family Buy-In – Hybrid meals, low expectations, lots of love

[34:56] – Staples – Tofu, soy curls, canned beans, tahini, herbs/spices, nutritional yeast

[36:15] – Food x Planet – Local sourcing, lower footprint, everyday wins

[43:30] – Final 5 – Faves to follow, weekly eco-tip list, hope for the planet

[51:48] – Hope for the Planet – Compassionate, pragmatic optimism

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In this conversation, Mariska emphasizes the importance of sharing unique ideas and stories, highlighting that the world needs diverse voices rather than a few perfect examples. She advocates for embracing imperfection, especially in the context of sustainability, and encourages listeners to trust in the value of their contributions. Our 200th episode, we could not have done this withouth everyone of you listening, so this is the biggest Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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[00:00] -Intro

[01:15] – A Spark in 2018: Wearing My Trash for 30 Days

[02:20] – – The New York Moment

[04:00] – Vision Boards and Full Circles

[04:50] – Honoring Dr. Jane Goodall

[06:40] – Lessons from 200 Conversations

[08:10] – The Heart of Mama Earth Talk

[09:20] – The Early Podcast Days

[11:10] – The Growth Journey

[12:30] – Launch Announcement: Mama Earth Online Course

[13:50] – Inside the Course

[15:10] – Founder’s Offer & Giveaways

[16:30] – Gratitude and Acknowledgments

[18:00] – Lessons Worth Remembering

[19:20] – What’s Next for Mama Earth Talk

[21:00] – The Power of Imperfect Action

[22:30] – Closing Message

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In this episode, we talk to Jim Massey. He is the best-selling author of Trust in Action and the soon-to-be-released Risk in Action. He’s also the founder of Eastward, a company rethinking how organizations see and act on risk. A former Chief Sustainability Officer at AstraZeneca and Zai Lab, Jim has spent his career helping leaders turn trust, ethics, and innovation into impact.

During this episode Jim shares how he’s advised boards, led bold ESG agendas, and built simple models that cut through the noise so leaders can act. Outside of work, he’s a traveller, a dad, and co-author of the Amazon #1 bestseller GeoKids. Jim’s all about turning big talk into bold action.

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[00:00]- Introduction to Sustainability and Business Ethics

[03:05]- The Journey into Sustainability

[06:11]- Trust and Human Behavior in ESG

[09:14]- Navigating Certifications and Transparency

[12:07]- Focusing on Sustainable Development Goals

[17:57]- Innovation as a Catalyst for Change

[24:43]- Navigating the Land of Next: AI and Innovation

[31:43]- The Path to Net Zero: Understanding Emissions

[36:10]- Transformational Leadership: Bridging the Gap

[41:09]- Risk, Trust, and Fear: A New Framework for Action

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In this episode, we talk to Etelle Higonnet. She is  the Founder & Director of Coffee Watch. A graduate of Yale Law School, she's an attorney and environmental and human rights activist. She previously worked at Mighty Earth, National Wildlife Federation, Greenpeace, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch, as well as two war crimes courts.

She was knighted as a Chevalier de l'ordre national du Mérite in her home country of France for her pioneering efforts to curb deforestation in high-risk commodities with an emphasis on cocoa, rubber, palm oil, cattle, and soy industries. She has worked in over 30 countries, is widely published, speaks 9 languages, and is now dedicated to trying to end deforestation and slavery in the global coffee industry

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[00:00] -Introduction to Etelle Higonnet

[02:52] -The Birth of Coffee Watch

[04:22] -The Dark Side of Coffee Production

[08:27] -Child Labor in Coffee Farming

[15:04] -Breaking the Cycle of Poverty

[18:52] -The Role of Law in Corporate Accountability

[23:56] -Greenwashing and Consumer Power

[34:37] -Impact of Coffee Watch and Future Goals

[47:18] - Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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In this episode, we talk to Sam Baker. He shares his journey from studying chemistry and pyrotechnics to founding Wriggle Brew, a company focused on creating sustainable fertilizers using earthworms. He discusses the environmental challenges posed by synthetic fertilizers, the importance of soil health in combating climate change, and the role of decomposers in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Sam also highlights the challenges faced in developing their product and the significance of perseverance in scientific research. The conversation concludes with insights on the future of sustainability and the responsibility we all have to protect our planet.

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[00:00]- The Journey Begins: From Pyrotechnics to Sustainability

[04:36]- Wriggle Brew: Revolutionizing Fertilizers with Earthworms

[06:41]- Soil Health: The Connection to Climate Change

[09:56]- The Impact of Synthetic Fertilizers on Soil and Ecosystems

[20:13]- The Science of Earthworms: Nature's Decomposers

[24:55]- Overcoming Challenges: The Trials of Wriggle Brew

[29:57]- Scaling Up: The Future of Wriggle Brew and Sustainable Practices

[36:57]- Final 5

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