And So It Flows

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Kathi Riley, massage therapist, energy healer and founder of Embrace Potential. Kathi shares how water runs through all of healing. Also, Kathi shares an H2O affirmation, “I am hopeful, vibrant and fully alive.”

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Michael Pergola,  founder of the Center for reGenerative Ecology, Education & Enterprise Development (CREEED). Michael discusses regeneration as it refers to ecosystems, especially water, food, economies and life.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Fidel Moreno,  the indigenous activist, film director, sustainability trainer and spiritual leader. Fidel discusses Standing Rock protests, Hopi Prophecy and a path forward for healing to our water, and planet.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Courtney Gilardi,  an advocate for safe cell towers for Pittsfield, MA. Able to garner national attention to Pittsfield’s cell tower issues, Courtney also discusses how cell tower issues are related to water.

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In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Jerry Ensminger, retired Marine Master Sergeant, who led the charge to unearth the toxic water mess @ Camp Lejeune. Jerry and Leslie also discuss how Jerry is planning to visit the Berkshires and get involved in the water contamination issues of the region. 

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Stephanie Haboush Plunkett is the Deputy Director and Chief Curator of the Norman Rockwell Museum regarding the water related works of Norman Rockwell. Stephanie and Leslie will also splash out and hash out water works such as the eminently fun Hey Fellers, Come On In! created […]

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, is back from a recent hiatus and shares great news with our water loving audience. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – The announcement is that Jerry Ensminger, Former Marine Sergeant, Who Led The Charge To Clean Up The Toxic Water Situation @ Camp Lejeune will be making a […]

Ahoy water loving mateys, in this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews one of the founders of International Talk Like A Pirate Day. John Baur, who is also known by his nom de pirate “Ol’ Chumbucket”. Ol’ Chumbucket is the co-creator of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, which is celebrated on […]

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Clare Lahey, of Lee, MA. Clare lives about 800 hundred yards from the proposed site of the proposed PCB Dump in Lee, MA Clare shares personal journey with the epic PCB dump proposed for Lee, MA and highlights how her personal journey with the proposed […]

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, illustrates the value of water by having a chill show. A relaxed show. He shares ideas of water, music of water and water consciousness and other cool things. In this show, Leslie Gabriel urges us all to enjoy and love our water.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews nationally recognized environmental educator and master naturalist Victor C. Capelli. Victor was also the former resident naturalist for Springside Park and is one of the founders of Berkshire Urban Forest. Victor describes how he first got interested in Urban Forests. We also discuss how […]

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Kristina Cardot, of Corazonidos Community School.  Kristina describes how she first got interested in water access for children. We also discuss Corazonidos’s new hands-on water education taking place at Pittsfield’s Riverway Park and why its important to how educational practices should provide a connection […]

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, illustrates the value of water by having a chill show. A relaxed show. He shares ideas of water, music of water and water consciousness and other cool things. In this show, Leslie Gabriel urges us all to enjoy and love our water.

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Jerry Smith, the founder of the one of the oldest scuba companies in North America, Pittsfield based, Action Sports & Travel. We discuss how he has turned his small storefront into one of the most sought after scuba training and scuba adventure companies in […]

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Gordon Bailey, the newly elected Selectman of Lee, MA.  We discuss the recent elections in Lee, MA and how the recent elections in Lee, MA have been impacted by water, PCBs and democracy. We also discuss how voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure calling […]

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Peter Stasiowski of Interprint, about their work on corporate water stewardship and as part of their commitment to corporate environmental responsibility We discuss what that specifically means for our Pittsfield area and their full global operations. You can find out more about Interprint’s corporate  […]

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Kelley Hall of the Housatonic Valley Association, about their new project called Explore-A-Thon, which is spurring personal, family and group natural outings and experiences with the great Housatonic River Valley region. Kelly discusses the history of the Housatonic Valley Association, the value of nearly […]

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Christy McGill, award winning film producer, about her new film award winning film, PASANG: In The Shadow of Everest. Christy discusses the making of the film,  a story of Pasang Lhamu Sherpa, who overcame profound obstacles and risked her life to become the first […]

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Liz Goodman of Berkshire Community Rowing. Liz discusses how Berkshire Community brings Berkshire county residents a new relationship with water by creating programming for community residents for directly experiencing water and going out onto the water. Liz also highlights how her organization emphasizes community […]

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Jennifer Darby founder of the famed Irish dance school Scoil Rince Bréifne Ó Ruairc (pronounced: Skoal RIN-ka BREF-nee O RORK) Jennifer discusses the intersection of dance and water and water consciousness, such as the practical need of proper hydration and the movement and flow […]

In this episode, Leslie Gabriel, our host and H2O Ambassador, interviews Meredyth Babcock, Outreach Coordinator for Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee. Meredyth discusses the ‘Wild and Scenic’ designation, the work of empowering communities and how to stand up for waterways. Also a famous puppeteer, Meredyth discusses how her puppeteering has flowed into her valiant […]