Category: Environment

What does it take to get a deep healthful sleep? I remember an advertisement for the sleep aid Sominex. The tagline was: Take Sominex tonight and sleep…Safe and restful sleep, sleep, sleep. … When I heard that commercial growing up, I didn’t realize that people had problems falling asleep. After all, I was a kid and slept like a log. I was used to hearing the song The Lion Sleeps Tonight, and thought the lion set a good example for getting sleep, especially in the jungle. In today’s topsy turvy world many people are sleep deprived. The amount of the populace experiencing strange dreams and lack of sleep is quite commonplace today, especially in COVID times. So what is going on, and how do we get a better nights sleep without Ambien, Unisom, Lunesta, Xanax, Hemp Oil Extract, and the popular melatonin?  Courtney gives info and tips on getting a good nights sleep, so watch this episode and start having pleasant dreams. For more info go to courtneygravenese.com, malcolmpresents.com. Follow Courtney on Health on Facebook and @clgwellness on Instagram. Tweet us your thoughts @tmshadesofgreen

Not happy with the bus system in your city? Worried about potholes? Annoyed that your back yard keeps being flooded when it rains? All these issues are handled by local government officials. You can tell them your concerns, and share your vision for the future. If you need to dissent you must make sure someone will hear your voice, and your local government is the best place to start. Peter Cole C. Onele said “True democratic governance is doing what your people want, not just what you want for your people.”  Our guest this week is Tasha Young, who is running for the position of Supervisor of the Town of Greenburgh in Westchester County NY, and wants to make a difference in people’s lives. 

Tasha be­lieves that Green­burgh has an op­por­tu­nity for growth, trans­parency, and a fresh out­look. Tasha Young, served as the Chief of Staff to New York City Coun­cil Ma­jor­ity Leader Lau­rie A. Cumbo, and is challenging thirty-year in­cum­bent Paul Feiner, who is vy­ing for a 16^th two-year term as Greenburgh Town Supervisor. If elected, Tasha will make history as the First African-American, and First Woman to run the town of Greenburgh since it was founded in 1788. For more info go to votetasha.com. Check out past shows on hudsonriverradio.com and malcolmpresents.com. Subscribe to TMSOG podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google Play, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and more. #RaiseYourEcoConsciousness

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If you want to live longer and be content, the people who live in the Blue Zones are great role models. Centenarians in the blue zones are the longest-living people in the world. They aren’t trying to eat “healthy” or live to 100—they aren’t counting calories or reading food labels—they simply eat what is local, in season, and readily available. They live life with a purpose and rarely retire. Courtney discusses the foods that comprise Blue Zone diets (mostly high in fiber), and delves into the mindset needed to live long and prosper. For more info go to courtneygravenese.com, follow her on her FaceBook page: Courtney on Health, and on Instagram @clgwellness. For past shows go to Malcolmpresents.com and themanyshadesofgreen.com. Tweet us your comments or questions @tmshadesofgreen

Being outdoors is therapeutic, and nature based therapy is helping those who need that connection more than ever. Connection with the earth and its systems are linked to personal well-being.  People’s lives are therefore seen as part of a greater system of interaction with nature. We discuss outdoor therapy with our guest Nevin Harper, a Professor at University of Victoria, who practices Nature Based Therapy. Nevin has been involved in the advancement of the outdoor education and outdoor therapy fields in Canada and internationally for a few decades. He is lead author of Nature-based Therapy: A Practitioner’s Guide to Working Outdoors with Children, Youth, and Families, co-authored by David Segal, Kathryn Rose, and the lead editor of the book, Outdoor Therapies: An Introduction to Practices, Possibilities, and Critical Perspectives. For more info go to https://www.outdoortherapy.net/ For past shows go to hudsonriverradio.com, malcolmpresents.com and subscribe to The Many Shades of Green on Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play, or Spreaker. Ask Alexa and Siri to play The Many Shades of Green Podcast. #RaiseYourEcoConsciousness

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Special guest Jared Smith of Laughing Fork Farm, talks about the role that local farmers play in the food system, CSAs and the importance of farm to table meals, as well as knowing your farmer. For more info go to laughingforkfarm.com and courtneygravenese.com. Check out Courtney on FaceBook and instagram @clgwellness. For past shows go to malcolmpresents.com. Tweet us @tmshadesofgreen.

In the movie The Graduate, which was released in 1967, there was a famous line about plastics. The scene was between Benjamin Braddock, the graduate, played by Dustin Hoffman, and Mr. McGuire, played by Walter Brooke. Mr. McGuire said to Benjamin, “I want to say one word to you. Just one word. Benjamin: Yes, Sir.  Mr. McGuire: Are you listening? Benjamin: Yes, I am. Mr. McGuire: PLASTICS. Benjamin: Exactly how do you mean? Mr. McGuire: There’s a great future in plastics. Think about it. Cut to 2021 and plastic has overtaken our environment. Our guest Alexis Goldsmith, National Organizing Director of Beyond Plastics is helping lead the way to reduce plastic use, and tackle the plastic problem.  We discuss the connection between plastics and fracking, plastics and climate change, and the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act. For more info go to beyondplastics.org. For past shows go to HudsonRiverRadio.com and malcolmpresents.com. Find The Many Shades of Green podcast and subscribe on Spotify, Apple, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and more. Tweet us @tmshadesofgreen, and #RaiseYourEcoConsciousness

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We talk to our wonderful guest, Jose Tulio Galvez Contreras who is a Program Manager and Solar Researcher at Solar One, where he manages solar energy projects for affordable housing in NYC, and leads research on the impacts of these projects in underserved communities. There are many people in communities that do not have a voice at the table, and live within a stone’s throw of vacant lots used as dumping grounds, or fracked gas wells, or substandard housing near a highway or transportation hub, which spews toxic polluting fumes into the air, causing lung disease and other illnesses. Who represents their interests, and who will stand up for their rights? We need to bring environmental justice to the forefront to help develop new policies on greenhouse gas emissions, as the need for action within communities that are most affected by the changing climate is more important than ever. For more info go to solar1.org. For more shows check out hudsonriverradio.com and malcolmpresents.com. Subscribe to The Many Shades of Green podcast on Spotify, Apple, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and more. Tweet us @tmshadesofgreen. A shout out to The Green Divas! #RaiseYourEcoConsciousness

In this episode, Courtney delves into what foods are good to hit proper nutrition goals for teens and young adults, especially as they enter their college years.  We discuss what teens and college kids need most in their diets to stay healthy, active and strong. To get more info, follow Courtney on her Facebook page Courtney on Health, on Instagram @clgwellnes and visit her website courtneygravenese.com. For more shows go to malcolmpresents.com and tweet us @tmshadesofgreen

“We’re faced with a gigantic challenge that we haven’t been prepared for, either in our genetic evolution, or more importantly, in our cultural evolution.” – Paul Ehrlich Biologist Professor of Population Studies, Stanford University and Author of The Population Bomb

There are almost 8 billion people on this third rock from the sun, and the question is, how do we take care of everyone, and at what cost is this growing population having on natural resources, climate, the economy and basic day to day living. Population growth is an important topic, and we need to start thinking more about the issues affecting population. We talk to Dave Gardner, founder of GrowthBusters about the need to keep population in check as growth cannot be infinite. Dave is a filmmaker, writer and producer who directed the documentary GrowthBusters: Hooked on Growth, which is coming up on the Tenth Anniversary of its release. He also has a GrowthBusters podcast and works with the organization World Population Balance. For more info go to GrowthBusters.org. For past shows go to hudsonriverradio.com, malcolmpresents.com, tweet us @tmshadesofgreen and subscribe and listen to our podcast on Spotify, Apple, Spreaker, iHeart Radio and more. Ask Siri or Alexa to play The Many Shades of Green Podcast. Also check out thegreendivas.com #RaiseYourEcoConsciousness

We all love family dinners, but we often hear parents tell their kids at the dinner table is “you will eat what I tell you to eat, and finish what’s on your plate!” Should we let our kids choose what they eat, and do they have to clean their plates? Kids should be able to explore different foods and expand their pallet. A variety of food helps them make good nutritional choices, which will lead to a joyful eating experience. While pizza, mac and cheese and hot dogs are staples in many homes, how can we get children to eat healthier foods?  According to the Mayo Clinic, nutrition for kids is based on the same principles as nutrition for adults. Everyone needs the same types of nutrients — such as vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein and fat. Children, however, need different amounts of specific nutrients at different ages. A balanced diet of protein, fruits, veggies, grains and dairy will lead to a healthy diet. In this episode, Courtney takes us through what’s best for your kids to eat to stay fit and strong. Follow Courtney on her FaceBook page Courtney on Health, on Instagram @clgwellness, and courtneygravense.com. Check out more shows on malcolmpresents.com.

Courtney on Health: Smart, Sound Nutrition. Strong, Safe Fitness

Native plants, less lawn, no pesticides and what to do about leaf blowers are on topic list for this episode. Barbara and Victoria give great info on how to treat your land by using natural practices including native planting, growing meadows, not spraying toxic lawn chemicals, which will lead to a more diverse and healthy lawn. We want to see fireflies, birds and other creatures enjoy the land as well as us humans. For more information follow New Castle Healthy Yards on Facebook. For past TMSOG shows go to HudsonRiverRadio.com and malcolmpresents.com. A shout out to thegreendivas.com! Tweet us your thoughts @tmshadesofgreen. Listen to the TMSOG podcast on Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play, Spreaker, iHeart Radio and more. Remember to pick a shade of green and #RaiseYourEcoConsciousness