Unwind with Carly Jean Puch

What are the basics of the science behind the climate crisis? How do we combat misinformation about that science? What did Big Oil know about the climate crisis, and when? And how do we hold it accountable? This week’s guest, Kelly Sanks, gives us the basics of the science and shares insights into Big Oil’s deception. Kelly is the climate science lead at the Center for Climate Integrity (CCI). CCI...

How has climate crisis journalism changed in the last few years? Why are organizations like Grist so important? How do you write about the reality of the climate crisis without losing hope? And how do you know a story is a success? Grist Associate Editor Claire Thompson is on the pod this week to get into the state of climate journalism today. Grist is a non-profit, independent, digital climate ne...

How do we empower youth to take action on the climate crisis without losing hope? Remember that Whitney Houston song about children being the future? If we know they're the future, why aren't we giving their voices credit? And how do we use radical imagination to inspire real action? OneUpAction founder, Kevin J. Patel, is here to inspire with his story of fighting back against climate inj...

How much does the transportation sector contribute to the climate crisis? What communities are getting public transit right? How can we all work to get more public transit options in our communities? Here to share why the future is public transit are MOVE MN Executive Director MJ Carpio and Joon Community Executive Director Reza Cristián. I chatted with MJ and Reza about how they got into transit...

What does grief have to teach us about the environment? What does solar have to teach us about love? And how can a polar bear teach us about renewable energy? Bob Blake, the owner of the Minneapolis-based solar developer Solar Bear, is here to answer these questions today. Bob’s introduction to the world of solar, and even his interest in the climate crisis, was anything but conventional. While he...

What the actual f is going on with climate politics right now? What regulations are cancelled? How much of it is fear-mongering? And what can we do? Thank goodness today’s guest, Chris Conry—campaign director of 100% Minnesota and longtime labor and community organizer—has some insight to share about all of this and more. Growing up in a working-class family, Chris felt like he always had to defen...

When we talk of environmental justice, whose stories are told? Whose stories get left behind? And what’s at stake for all of us when we only hear stories from certain parts of the community? This week’s podcast guest, Arielle V. King, is here to help answer these questions. Arielle V. King is a strategist and The Joy Report host with training in environmental law, civil rights, and environmental j...

Grab your space suits; it's time to time-travel. Carly kicks off a new season of Unwind with a focus on radical imagination. In a new segment, Carly first chats with comrade Claire Howe about sustaining hope amid collective hopelessness, balancing engagement with overwhelm, and making space to dream by limiting social media. Carly then interviews Rob Hopkins, co-founder of Transition Network,...

I took a "quick" break from podcasting and ended up rebranding my whole business. Oops. Tune in to hear how my business has shifted into its next evolution like a Pokémon and what's next for the podcast. Check out the NEW website. Subscribe on Substack. Music produced by M Baxley of Bear Witness Media.

REPLAY: This episode with Calen Otto is from the vault and originally premiered on October 30, 2024. Calen is a queer, anti-speciesist travel blogger who explores the big, wide world on a very small budget and is our most recurring guest on this podcast. Calen and I connected through the world of podcasting and became friends pretty instantly. It’s been over a year since Hurricane Helene devastate...

REPLAY: This episode is from the vault and originally premiered on July 17, 2024. Navigating the realm of sustainability and lifestyle choices can seem overwhelming, but this conversation with Tyler Chanel brings clarity and encouragement. Together, we explore small steps to reduce plastic consumption, discuss balancing convenience with sustainability, and challenge the pressure of achieving perfe...

REPLAY: This episode is from the vault and originally premiered on July 17, 2024. Discover the transformative journey of our inspiring guest, Lauren Ornelas, who has been an unwavering advocate for veganism and social justice since childhood. Guest Bio: Lauren Ornelas has been a deeply involved animal rights activist since 1987 and is the founder and General Programs Collective Member of Food Empo...

REPLAY: This episode is from the vault and originally premiered on November 17, 2021. Listen in as Carly and Amanda talk fast fashion, greenwashing, and how to shop sustainably in an unsustainably built world. Amanda McCarty wanted to be an art teacher, but somehow ended up with a career in fashion that began as a seasonal part-time sales associate. She has worked in the buying and merchandising d...

REPLAY: This episode is from the vault and originally premiered on April 10th, 2024. Listen in as Brian, the insightful host of the Conscious Action Podcast, shares his transformative journey toward a more mindful existence. He gives us a glimpse into the profound shifts he's experienced, such as overcoming road rage, and discusses how he now incorporates these life lessons into his multifacet...

REPLAY: This episode is from the vault and originally premiered on March 30th, 2022. Jake Conroy is a long-time activist, designer, and writer currently residing in Seattle, WA, USA. He helped organize and participated in successful local, regional, national, and international pressure campaigns. He also helped build the foundation of SHAC USA, considered one of the most successful grassroots anim...

REPLAY: This episode is from the vault and originally premiered on June 30th, 2021. Christopher “Soul” Eubanks is a climate, human, and animal rights activist who was raised in Atlanta, Ga, and has dedicated himself to doing advocacy work that combats all forms of injustice. After learning the horrors of animal exploitation, Christopher became vegan, began doing community organizing, and has helpe...

REPLAY: This episode is from the vault and originally premiered on August 2nd, 2023. Join me for an enlightening chat with Calen Otto from the Unruly podcast, where we confront the challenges of being creators, sharing our lives, beliefs, and imperfections while trying to make a living. Listen as we explore the idea of living more mindfully and eco-consciously and the struggles of being a recoveri...

REPLAY: This episode is from the vault and originally premiered on March 27th, 2024. Why do environmentalists have veganphobia? What's the disconnect? And why does the vegan movement need feminism? Do you have to watch graphic animal agriculture footage to be a "real" vegan? These questions and more are answered in my conversation with Corey Lee Wrenn, a notable sociology professor fro...

REPLAY: This episode is from the vault and originally premiered on September 11th, 2024. Get ready for a wild and inspiring ride with the fabulous Vegan Queens, Gemini and her daughter Myasma! Gemini takes us on a nostalgic journey back to her early days in drag during the 1980s, all while being cheered on by her supportive mother. Miasma shares her informal yet heartwarming introduction to the wo...

REPLAY: This episode is from the vault and originally premiered on January 17th, 2024. Unlock the secrets of enterprise with a conscience with Maria Cebrian, the visionary behind the vegan supplement company, Terraseed. Hear her riveting journey from personal conviction to creating a supplement brand that stands as a beacon of sustainability and transparency in the vegan community, particularly th...

REPLAY: This episode is from the vault and originally premiered on January 3rd, 2024. Sometimes, a melody can lead to a movement; this was the case with John Pabon's transformation from a music student to a beacon of sustainability. Our conversation with John casts a light on his pivot from the arts to political science, his work with the United Nations, and his ultimate venture into the consu...

REPLAY: This episode is from the vault and originally premiered on November 8th, 2023. A life-changing trip to Costa Rica opened Jessica McGhee's eyes to the breathtaking beauty and heartbreaking destruction of the environment, igniting her passion for environmental conservation. This jewelry artist turned environmentalist shares a captivating tale of her evolution from selling vintage items i...

REPLAY: This episode is from the vault and originally premiered on June 7th, 2023. Imagine a world where you could significantly reduce plastic waste in your home simply by changing the way you buy shampoo. Get inspired by our conversation with Lindsay McCoy, the CEO, and founder of Plain Products, as she shares her journey toward creating a Netflix-style returnable system for shampoo bottles. Lin...

REPLAY: This episode is from the vault and originally premiered on April 26th, 2023. This conversation with Maia illustrates the connection between the inability to separate mental health and the environment. It serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of us all and the reality of our climate crisis. Listen for practical tools on how to deal with climate anxiety, connect to nature, and live...

REPLAY: This episode is from the vault and originally premiered on March 29th, 2023. What an honor to have Ed Begley Jr. on Consciously Clueless. An environmental inspiration for decades Ed has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to save our planet.   Ed Begley, Jr. is a Hollywood icon with hundreds of film and television credits to his name.  The Golden Globe and seven-time Emmy nominee burst o...