And So It Flows

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, sits with Manna Jo Greene, in Part 3 of 3 of a 3 part series. Drawing on her life’s trajectory, Leslie and Manna examine past victories to determine how we must upgrade our strategies to build a more effective, winning movement.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, sits with former Clearwater Director Manna Jo Greene in Part 2 of 3. Rooted in her legacy with Pete Seeger and MLK Jr., they discuss how linking the peace movement with the environmental movement can spark real global change.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, host and H2O Ambassador, sits with Manna Jo Greene, former Clearwater Director, in Part 1 of 2. They explore her deep bonds with Pete Seeger and MLK Jr. The discussion spotlights a powerful blueprint for results-driven civil rights and environmental justice activism.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, connects with John Baur aka Ol’ Chumbucket, co-creator of International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Together, they unpack the origins of the global holiday, deliver a mini lesson in pirate language, and celebrate the sacred power of our seas.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, sits for a second time with Robert Heinzman of the Lee PCB Advisory Committee. They dive deeper on bioremediation in the Housatonic to clean GE’s and Monsanto’s toxic legacy, pushing for biological solutions implemented around the world.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, sits with Robert Heinzman of the Lee PCB Advisory Committee. They discuss the push for bioremediation in the Housatonic region to clean up GE and Monsanto’s toxic legacy, fighting for biological solutions which are used around the world.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, sits with water artist Gail Gelburd to explore her bold new show, The Spiritual Essence of Water. They discuss how art and sacred traditions intersect. Gail reveals how her art shifts human culture to honor and protect our living waters.

Leslie Gabriel hosts Peyton Fleming, former journalist, EPA official, and De-ICE Citizens Bank activist for Cold As ICE (Part 4). They detail the De-ICE Citizens Bank campaign, showing how exposing financial flows forced Citizens Bank to drop private ICE detention giants CoreCivic and GEO Group.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, sits with marine ecologist Andrew Lewin. They focus on activating the world’s water community. They share how media, activism, and clear transparent communication help defend water rights – inspiring communities to stand up for water.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, sits with marine ecologist Andrew Lewin. They discuss his transition from field science to founding the Speak Up for Blue podcast network, exploring how storytelling and digital media inspire action to protect our oceans and waterways.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, sits down with aquatic vet Dr. Brian Joseph. From North America to Asia, they examine his hands-on work with dolphins, marine life, and aquatic ecosystems in top aquariums, zoos, and specialized nature conservation centers.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, sits with Navy veterans Eric Wasileski and TJ Thompson. Through the lens of Veterans For Peace, they discuss utilizing the Deep Dive framework to map out a bold cultural shift to make military pollution and endless war completely obsolete.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, examines how the village of Housatonic represents thousands of communities nationwide dealing with water infrastructure issues and deferred maintenance. He looks at the crisis of neglected works and the national fight for clean water.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, examines how closing the Strait of Hormuz impacts global trade and the global economy. We look at the economic shock of soaring oil prices and the accelerating shift away from the petrodollar, creating new realities for the world economy.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, sits with Bob Jones of the Lee Selectboard. They discuss how Lee’s fight for eco-justice against GE, Monsanto, and Bayer has activated his town into eco-warriors using democracy to bring justice to a region impacted by forever chemicals.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, recaps the powerful Deep Dive community water summit. The gathering confronted the Housatonic Valley PCB crisis, effectively bringing critical water and remediation issues back to the center of the regional and growing national stage.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, sits with Rev Mike Denton. They talk of spiritual empowerment, UCC’s Mayflower roots, and co-creation of a just world through activism. Plus, a look at the Deep Dive with Chris Hedges and Veterans For Peace to resolve the PCB cleanup.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, sits with his h2o ideas and his water vibe, vibin’ on water for peace—inner and outer peace. Leslie sails through water as a culture of peace, sharing insights on the unified messages of water and the Masaru Emoto Peace Project’s vision.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, sits with Eric Wasileski, US Navy vet and peace activist about his time in the Persian Gulf including the Strait Of Hormuz. Eric and Leslie discuss the mess created by a misguided Iran war policy and the toxic legacy of the US military.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, sits with Jess Rufo, coffee expert and owner of Dottie’s Coffee Lounge. They discuss the chemistry between water and the perfect brew, the jolt of caffeine, and the commitment to fuel the economic flow and  the spirit of Pittsfield, MA.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, sits with Andy Huh, a sauna and cold plunge expert. They explore the transformative wellness value of hydrotherapy, diving deep into how alternating extreme temperatures optimize physical recovery, mental clarity, and metabolic health.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, sits with Eric Wasileski of Pittsfield Veterans For Peace sharing about PCBs in the Housatonic River, teasing their upcoming Deep Dive event on environmental health and PCB remediation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, sits with Margaret Moulton of Berkshire Grown to share how supporting local farms builds stronger communities. Leslie and Margaret discuss bringing people closer to fresh, local food and how a regional food system strengthens the region.

Abolish Ice?, our third episode of our Cold As Ice series, our host and H2O Ambassador Leslie Gabriel sits with Fernando León, of Berkshire Interfaith Organizing. They discuss the vigilant response to ICE raids in Berkshire County. They discuss the growing American resistance to ICE.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, sits with Talia Lissauer, rising star journalist of The Berkshire Eagle. Talia discusses her recent deep dive into the 100 year plus struggle inside the Housatonic, Great Barrington, MA struggle to get clean running water to its people.