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Read more about the article Sustainable: The Podcast

Sustainable: The Podcast

  • Post author:The Resilient Activist
  • Post published:August 24, 2018
  • Post category:Doing Business For Good/Stories

Sustainable: The Podcast, with Tabitha Jayne of EarthSelf Sustainable: The Podcast, launched in 2016, showcases inspirational leaders and organizations whose primary focus is on nurturing harmony between humanity and nature.…

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Read more about the article Benefits of Time Spent in Nature

Benefits of Time Spent in Nature

  • Post author:The Resilient Activist
  • Post published:August 23, 2018
  • Post category:Inspiration/Research/Stories

At The Resilient Activist we know from our own experience the profound healing and uplift that comes from spending time outdoors. And lookee here!  There's science to back it up!…

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Read more about the article Jane Goodall Reflects On Her Younger Self

Jane Goodall Reflects On Her Younger Self

  • Post author:The Resilient Activist
  • Post published:August 21, 2018
  • Post category:Inspiration/Stories

Jane Goodall Reflects On Her Younger Self, As Seen In Recently Discovered Footage From NPR's Here & Now August 20, 2018 World-renowned primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall says recently discovered…

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Read more about the article For the Love of Food!  Check out a local CSA for fall and winter

For the Love of Food! Check out a local CSA for fall and winter

  • Post author:Andrea Andrews
  • Post published:August 21, 2018
  • Post category:Inspiration/Stories

I love food – we all do. But I really love food that’s good for me – whether it’s straight up fruits and veggies – or super tasty – but that’s…

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Read more about the article The Evolution of a Gardener
Daylillies and Iris in my backyard sanctuary.

The Evolution of a Gardener

  • Post author:Sami Aaron
  • Post published:August 18, 2018
  • Post category:Inspiration/Stories

My passion for gardening has evolved over the years. A Real Beginner My horticultural focus began when, as a newlywed, I purchased my first houseplant–a mother-in-law’s tongue—and 45 years later…

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Read more about the article What to do?  Plastic or glass cups?
Freddie says "We don't need no stinkin' cups!"

What to do? Plastic or glass cups?

  • Post author:Mary Howe
  • Post published:August 1, 2018
  • Post category:Stories/What to Do? What to Do?

What to Do? What to Do? is a series of blog posts around the decisions we make every day. We’re having an open house party at the house where we…

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Read more about the article I Love My Patients So Much That I Had To Quit My Job
Kylie & Haseeb: Open for Business

I Love My Patients So Much That I Had To Quit My Job

  • Post author:Sami Aaron
  • Post published:June 3, 2018
  • Post category:Doing Business For Good/Inspiration/Stories

Guest article by Kylie Vannaman M.D. Why I Gave Up a Good Job Some would say it was a good job.  Maybe even a GREAT job.  After all, I had…

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Read more about the article My Bike Takes Me Everywhere!
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My Bike Takes Me Everywhere!

  • Post author:The Resilient Activist
  • Post published:June 3, 2018
  • Post category:Climate Hope/Inspiration/Stories

Guest article by Bob W. Deeg When I was a kid I was always fascinated with my bike.  It took me everywhere I wanted to go during summer months away…

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