Searching for a Greener Room
Searching for a Greener Room is a podcast that debunks, demystifies and simplifies the often confusing world of sustainability. We ask honest questions to experts, scientists, and change-makers, explore evidence-backed answers, and share achievable actions that help anyone become a better planet dweller. Listener-led, community-driven, and here to make sustainability second nature.
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Episodes
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Nigel Gooding, a data privacy advisor and doctoral student, discussed his journey from Exeter to Cornwall, his business in data protection, and his doctoral research on sustainable business in Cornwall's natural landscapes. He highlighted the challenges of balancing environmental sustainability with economic viability, particularly in tourism and farming. Nigel emphasised the importance of AI in fraud detection and data privacy, advocating for marginal gains in environmental protection. He recommended resources like "The Coming Wave" by Mustafa Suleyman and "Cannibals with Forks" by John Elkington for deeper insights into AI and business sustainability.
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Curly Steve interviews Zoey Cotton, founder of Saunassa, a contrast therapy space in Cornwall. Zoey shares her journey from managing a $6 million ski bar in Whistler, Canada, to establishing Saunassa. She emphasises the benefits of contrast therapy, including improved cardiovascular health and mental well-being. Zoey discusses the importance of community, inclusivity, and social prescribing, where GPs can prescribe sauna sessions. She highlights Saunassa's unique features, such as wood-fired saunas and cold baths, and her commitment to making wellness accessible. Zoey also mentions her involvement in the British Sauna Society and the Sauna Aid Project, which provides saunas to vulnerable communities.
Action Items
Practice being a kinder person and leading with kindness.
Check out Saunassa on Instagram: @saunassa_spa and their website: https://saunassa.co.uk/
Connect with Zoey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoey-cotton-107878170/
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Curly Steve and Jake discuss the impact of eco-anxiety on individuals' actions and empowerment. Jake explains that eco anxiety is a range of emotions, including numbness, motivation, and fear, in response to the climate crisis. He emphasises the importance of community, reflective activities, and visualisation in overcoming eco-anxiety. Jake highlights the significant impact of dietary changes, particularly shifting to plant-based diets, which reduce land and water usage by 75%. He also discusses the role of protests and financial actions, such as switching to sustainable banks, in driving systemic change. Jake shares his personal experiences with protests and the importance of balancing personal contradictions while advocating for sustainability.