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

Guest: Dr. William W. Li, NYT-Bestselling Author of Eat to Beat DiseaseOriginally Recorded: May 2022 on Nutrition Without CompromiseSponsor of Original Episode: ÖRLÖ Nutrition Co-Hosts: Corinna Bellizzi & Tia Walden This episode is shared with permission from Nutrition Without Compromise and ORLO Nutrition.  Episode Summary Today’s bonus episode comes from the archives of a show I once hosted—Nutrition Without Compromise—a series created to explore nourishment that never sacrifices human health, planetary health, or ethical integrity. While Dr. Li has joined us on Care More Be Better a few times, this conversation has never before aired here, and it remains one of my favorites. Dr. William Li, internationally renowned physician, scientist, and author of the bestseller Eat to Beat Disease, breaks down the body’s five health defense systems, the science of using food as medicine, and how we can personalize nutrition to strengthen immunity, support longevity, and reduce disease risk. We talk about dietary diversity, the joy of eating, the role of omega-3s, the pitfalls of low-quality supplements, and how modern research is reframing what it means to live vibrantly at every age. This episode originally aired under the sponsorship of ÖRLÖ Nutrition, makers of carbon-negative, algae-based omega-3s grown in Iceland using clean geothermal energy. Their commitment to regenerative nutrition aligned beautifully with the ethos of that show—and with the work we continue here. Topics We Cover Dr. Li’s journey from medical researcher to food-as-medicine pioneer The Five Health Defense Systems: angiogenesis, stem cells, microbiome, DNA protection, and immunity Why dietary diversity—not restriction—is the foundation of vibrant health How food can enhance medical treatments, not just prevent disease The rise of planetary-aware eating and the importance of responsible sourcing Omega-3s: fish vs. algae, and why quality matters The 5x5x5 framework for daily eating without rigidity How lifestyle, joy, and cultural food traditions shape well-being Dr. Li’s free masterclasses and practical tips for getting started Referenced In This Episode Eat to Beat Disease by Dr. William W. Li https://amzn.to/3YEosdU Dr. Li’s TED Talk: Can We Eat to Starve Cancer? https://www.ted.com/talks/william_li_can_we_eat_to_starve_cancer The Angiogenesis Foundation: https://angio.org/ The Lives of a Cell by Lewis Thomas https://amzn.to/3KKEb8h Dr. Li’s Masterclasses & Newsletter: https://drwilliamli.com Dr. Li’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/drwilliamli ORLO Nutrition: https://orlonutrition.com Connect with Me Website: https://caremorebebetter.comFollow on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok: @CareMoreBeBetterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbellizzi/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/caremorebebetterYouTube: https://youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter Cause Partnership Each month, Care More Be Better supports Prescott College and their leadership in sustainability education. Learn more or join this effort: https://caremorebebetter.com/support Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Care More Be Better Solocast with Corinna Bellizzi This week, the global sustainability landscape delivered a swirl of conflicting signals — bold progress in some regions, dramatic rollbacks in others, and powerful reminders that our environmental challenges are deeply interconnected. In this solo episode, or "solocast," Corinna unpacks five major developments shaping the future of climate action, environmental justice, and regenerative systems worldwide. From a landmark U.S. court ruling in support of offshore wind, to the UN’s latest warning about our interwoven planetary crises, to troubling policy back-steps in Australia and Europe, and finally, a promising regenerative agriculture initiative here in the United States. This episode explores what these stories mean when viewed not as separate headlines, but as parts of a bigger, systemic whole. We are living in a moment of climate contradiction. Together, these global events reveal a world choosing dramatically different pathways: one extractive, one regenerative. Which one becomes our shared future depends on the choices we make today. FULL BLOG PAGE WITH TRANSCRIPTS: https://caremorebebetter.com/the-global-crossroads-of-climate-policy-progress-pushback-and-the-battle-for-a-regenerative-future/ In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why a U.S. federal judge’s ruling on offshore wind is a quiet but powerful climate victory How the UN is reframing climate, biodiversity loss, pollution, and land degradation as one interconnected crisis What motivated Queensland, Australia, to scrap its renewable energy targets and extend coal until 2049 Why the EU is considering easing environmental rules for AI data centers and gigafactories How the USDA’s new $700M regenerative agriculture pilot could reshape American farming and rural economies What these decisions reveal about the diverging worldviews shaping global climate policy How systems thinking can help us make sense of this geopolitical climate whiplash Referenced News Stories U.S. Offshore Wind Ruling (AP News):https://apnews.com/article/a8c2f1201ac6b0607e8c4a1c36e651ba UN Interconnected Crisis Report (AP News):https://apnews.com/article/584715f6fd7ed32a8cf993120ef2a8aa Queensland Renewable Rollback (The Australian):https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/renewable-energy-economy/queensland-governments-scrapped-renewable-energy-target-outrages-environmental-groups/news-story/5c9a08f778461c425e8fdb3972f15ef2 EU Considering Environmental Exemptions (The Guardian):https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/dec/10/eu-proposes-exempting-ai-gigafactories-from-environmental-assessments USDA Regenerative Agriculture Pilot (USDA Press Release):https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/12/10/usda-launches-new-regenerative-pilot-program-lower-farmer-production-costs-and-advance-maha-agenda Next Week on Care More Be Better — A New Solocast This episode sets the stage for a deeper exploration of global divergence in climate leadership.In next week’s solocast, Corinna zooms out to examine why nations are moving in such different directions — and what opportunities exist for regenerative leadership amid uncertainty and political turbulence. Support Our Cause Partner: Prescott College Through Care More Be Better, we contribute monthly to support their mission of environmental leadership and sustainability education.Learn more or join the effort:https://caremorebebetter.com/support Join the Conversation If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and share.To recommend topics for future solocasts or ask questions, visit caremorebebetter.com or email us directly at [email protected]. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Storytelling can inspire us to take action on the ever-worsening climate crisis. Ali Horriyat and Cathryn Bancroft join forces in writing a new cli-fi book, The Hollow Age, which dares to ask the question: if our planet burns, do we run to another planet or risk everything to save it? Together with Corinna Bellizzi, they discuss how they use fiction to shed light on the alarming realities of the earth right now. Ali and Cathryn also break down the best ways to address the immigration problem in the United States and what it truly takes to begin a social revolution that leads to a real difference. COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/into-the-hollow-age-with-ali-horriyat-cathryn-bancroft/ About Guests: Ali and Cathryn are the co-authors of new cli-fi dystopian novel "The Hollow Age," from Compassiviste Publishing. When Ali contacted Cathryn about a collaboration with Compassiviste, she was excited to work on a novel that doesn't try to sugarcoat the trouble our world is in, but doesn't try to convince us it's hopeless, either. No matter how bad things get, helping each other is the best and only way to make them better again. Guest Website: https://authorclaire.com/as-cathryn-bankroft/ Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/compassiviste https://www.youtube.com/@CompassivisteDialogues Additional Resources Mentioned: https://compassiviste.com/product/the-hollow-age/ Buy "The Hollow Age" on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4o2UtXv Show Notes:  02:17 - How Ali And Cathryn Worked Together 06:51 - How To Break The Wheel Of History 12:21 - The Collaborative Process Of Writing “The Hollow Age” 19:32 - Combining Different Writing Styles To Create A Powerful Message 28:17 - Did We Planet Skip In The Past (And Could We Do It In The Future) 33:16 - The Best Way To Address And Solve The Immigration Problem 37:07 - What It Takes To Start A Game-Changing Revolution 51:39 - Most Memorable Parts Of “The Hollow Age” 55:45 - Biggest Lessons In Collaborating With Another Person 01:04:54 - Get In Touch With Ali And Cathryn 01:06:46 - Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! NEW CAUSE PARTNER FOR 2025-2026 SELECTED! If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ 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.

How much is enough at the holidays? In this solo episode of Care More Be Better, host Corinna Bellizzi reflects on the spirit of giving at Christmas and beyond: how we can shift from consumerism to connection, from “more stuff” to more meaning. Drawing inspiration from her earlier interview with Stephanie Seferian, host of Sustainable Minimalists and author of Sustainable Minimalism, Corinna explores: The Four Gift Rule and Seven Gift Rule Why experiences and group gifts (like memberships or trips) often outlast toys Ideas for spreading gifts across the 12 Days of Christmas How minimalism and sustainability can deepen joy instead of limiting it Simple, family-friendly ways to give more intentionally—and waste less Whether you’re already practicing minimalism or you’re just feeling overwhelmed by holiday “stuff,” this episode offers a gentler, more regenerative way to celebrate. Mentioned in this Episode: Interview with Stephanie Seferian, Sustainable Minimalists (check our archive for “Sustainable Minimalism with Stephanie Seferian”) https://caremorebebetter.com/forging-a-path-to-sustainable-minimalism-with-stephanie-seferian-author-of-sustainable-minimalism/ Stephanie’s book: Sustainable Minimalism https://amzn.to/4983had Support Our Cause Partner – Prescott College Through Care More Be Better, we support Prescott College and their mission in sustainability education and environmental leadership. Learn more or join this effort at: caremorebebetter.com/support Stay ConnectedWebsite: https://caremorebebetter.comInstagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok: @caremorebebetter Because when we care more, we can create a better future.We can even reimagine how—and why—we give. #sustainableliving #minimalism #minimalistlifestyle #sustainableminimalism #zerowasteliving #ecofriendlylifestyle #consciousconsumerism #mindfulliving #sustainablegifts #Christmasminimalism #holidayminimalism #regenerativeliving #regenerativesustainability #intentionalgifting #minimalistChristmasgifts #fourgiftrule #sevengiftrule #sustainablebeauty #experiencegifts #groupgiftideas #12daysofChristmasgifts #sustainableChristmas #ethicalgifting #slowerholidays #mindfulChristmas #ecofriendlyChristmas #sustainableholidayideas #sustainabilitypodcast #CareMoreBeBetterpodcast #CorinnaBellizzi #howtoreducewaste Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The skin is our biggest detoxification organ, and yet we put things on it that we do not fully understand. To avoid compromising your overall health with poorly made moisturizers and sunscreens, now is the time to give regenerative skincare products a try. Corinna Bellizzi is joined by Megan Douglas, fifth-generation herbalist and founder of The Organic Skin Co., who advocates for natural health, clean beauty, and sustainability. She talks about their holistic products made from organic ingredients and packed in highly sustainable material, which protect the skin and even the entire planet from further damage. Megan also shares practical tips on reducing toxic exposure in your personal care routine, as well as how the entire beauty industry can do its part in addressing the worsening climate crisis. COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/clean-beauty-reimagined-herbal-wisdom-regenerative-skincare-with-megan-douglas/ About Guest: The founder of The Organic Skin Co., Megan Douglas is a fifth-generation herbalist and naturopath who is a passionate advocate for natural health, wellbeing, beauty and sustainability. This passion is the product of her past -from the many hours she spent out the back of her grandmother’s health food shop as a child, through her experiences in London as a fashion designer, her work as a naturopath (where she was shocked by the amount of women visiting her with skin problems, most of them caused by environmental stressors and toxins), and by her experiences as a mother, with a daughter who grew up interested in all things skincare and makeup. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-douglas-87322911/ Guest Website: https://theorganicskinco.com Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/megan__douglas/ https://www.instagram.com/theorganicskinco/ Show Notes: 02:42 - How Clean Beauty Became Megan’s Main Mission 15:59 - Making Sustainability A Non-Negotiable Part Of The Brand 10:43 - Unpacking The Next Gen CO2 Supercritical Extract 21:13 - Creating Sustainable Packaging To Address Plastic Pollution 26:45 - How The Beauty Industry Can Contribute To The Sustainable Movement 33:41 - Be More Responsible With What You're Putting On Your Skin 37:55 - How To Balance Integrity With High Efficacy In Formulas 45:06 - Megan’s Biggest Joys And Challenges In Building A Sustainable Brand 46:55 - How To Reduce Toxic Exposure In Your Personal Care Routine 51:48 - The Organic Skin Co. Products That Don’t Break The Bank 57:01 - Welcoming Difficult Conversations About Conscious Beauty 59:42 - Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! NEW CAUSE PARTNER FOR 2025-2026 SELECTED! If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ 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.