Waste Not Want Not

I’m thrilled to bring you this special edition to celebrate the inaugural World Krill day with my guest Dr Rodolfo Werner, marine biologist, wildlife conservationist, science and policy advisor who has dedicated decades of his life to working as a consultant alongside organisations like the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition, The PEW Charitable Trust and the Antarctic Wildlife Research F...

Ruth Copeland is one of the founders of the new Resonance App bringing people together who’re all singing from the same songsheet to inspire and support one another with skills and services to shift our economy into a much needed new paradigm using the energy of the conscious collective for the greater good of all.   If you want to discover more about my work visit my website on https://philipparo...

Judi Cranston is an incredibly talented musician, singer and song writer who’s used her repertoire of skills to educate, entertain and elevate people to a place where they feel more connected to themselves. Her musical career has been an instrumental part of her personal development, helping her to tune into the heart and soul of her being and allow the true essence of her voice to express her wor...

Trish is a trustee of Mahaurangi Wastebusters and linchpin to the growth of a thriving community in Matakana. She shares the phenomenal work the recycling centres do and how the principles of permaculture are a panacea for a purposely driven lifestyle where care for people and the planet is shared creating a lifestyle of no waste so your needs are always provided for. If you want to discover more...

Sue Halliwell is a conservationist, writer and marine mammal specialist whose experience with whales and dolphins changed the trajectory of her life – sending her on worldwide adventures so she could use her writing skills to share her knowledge. Her book, ‘Being with Whales and Dolphins’ draws on a lifetime love of cetaceans and a deep desire for people to form respectful relationships with them...

Nigel Benton is a builder who’s using his 44 years experience to divert construction and demolition waste out of landfill. He’s teamed up with Auckland Council, Unitech and a previous guest of mine, David Knight of Junk Run featured in episode 16,  to develop a nationwide strategy that could potentially deflect a whopping 90% of building materials from clogging up our tips.   If you want to discov...

Keep New Zealand Beautiful is a not for profit organisation who’ve sustained their efforts for 55 years to eradicate litter and beautify the country. I’m joined by Mike Buddle who recently joined this iconic organisation because he loved their ethos. He explains what they have and will be doing to keep the clean green image New Zealand has in the fore front of peoples minds.   If you want to disco...

Trav Bell also known as The Bucket List guy is on a mission to encourage 10 million people to fully engage in the game of life and live a regret free life by building a bucket list of things they aspire to do so they can ‘tick it before they kick it’ in order to enjoy life NOW and create a future beyond their wildest dreams.   If you want to discover more about my work visit my website on https://...

Nic Turner shares her story on how she shifted from encouraging consumerism to living a sustainable lifestyle that’s easy, feels more mainstream and gives you a heart felt sensation that you’re making an invaluable contribution to a healthier planet while invigorating your own life.   If you want to discover more about my work visit my website on https://philippaross.com/ or email me on: info@phil...

Sparked by an audacious dare and a curiosity to explore life beyond her comfort zone, Kaye Mueller took to ocean swimming like a duck to water and has now created a community of ocean swimming and yoga enthusiasts who support one another through the ebb and flow of life – collectively finding flow, fun, freedom and friendships far beyond anything they ever imagined.   If you want to discover more...

Glenn Edney shares his love, deep connection and knowledge of the ocean as a marine ecologist and how a life changing encounter with a humpback whale helped him embody the wisdom of the ocean, which he now uses to enthuse and educate people to appreciate the ocean as the heart of all of lifes processes.   If you want to discover more about my work visit my website on https://philippaross.com/ or e...

Project Island Song is a charitable organisation restoring the natural eco system and reintroducing wildlife to the Eastern Bay of Islands known as Ipipiri. I talked to Richard Robbins about the nature of the work involved and what it takes to realise their long-term vision of a safe, self-sustaining environment filled with tweets, twitters, trills and whistles of native birdlife. If you want to d...

Tania McInnes talks about the grassroots initiative she’s leading called ‘Arohatia Te Taiao,’ which gives Northland communities the opportunity to share their aspirations, ideas and challenges about their beloved backyard. The collective wisdom will then be collated and form the foundation of a report that’ll be presented to Te Tai Tokerau leaders to use for future strategy and planning in the reg...

Gary Cook provides a fascinating insight into the world of plants and how they enrich our spiritual, emotional, mental and physical wellbeing. He extends Aristotle’s counsel to look deep into nature to find the answers – advising us to  ‘listen deeply to nature in order to hear the symphony of sounds that sustain harmony and health for people and the planet. Hear how his curiosity to explore the h...

Sarah Dwyer knows all about creating an environment that feeds the soul, heart, mind and body – and just how important it is to satiate the curious mind, enjoy the process of taking one day at a time and having fun with whatever brings you joy – a beautiful blend that help create a magical elixir to activate ways to restore and make the most of life. If you want to discover more about my work visi...

Pat Armistead chose joy over drugs to give her the strength to ride the tidal wave of grief she experienced - proving the focus of our choices helps us break through what we think is impossible to a world of miraculous possibilities that transform the relationship we have with ourselves - bonding our connection to life itself.   If you want to discover more about my work visit my website on https:...

Tune into the wisdom of the eminent visionary oracle David Martin to discover how we can make the impossible possible - and release the untapped potential of the current state of things in order to live fully, and feel emancipated to make our future dreams a reality for generations to come. If you want to discover more about my work visit my website on https://philippaross.com/ or email me on: inf...

With World Voice Day being on the 16th April focusing on the theme of "Lifting Your Voice', I asked Tessa Livingston who is a voice care specialist about ways we can breathe new life into our voices to boost our confidence, enhance our communication skills and connect to the inner self, so we can find the courage to speak up and express the true essence of who we are.   If you want to discover mor...

Aotearoa Food Rescue Alliance (AFRA) have flipped a national environmental food waste problem into a social solution that nourishes millions countrywide. In this episode I talk to ex Green Party MP Gareth Hughes about his life before, during and after politics and the phenomenal network of caring Kiwis who’ve contributed to the remarkable impact AFRA have made during its first year by redirecting...

General Manager Ruth Boyes and Construction Manager Dave Knight from Junkrun in Auckland are enthusiastic members of a team who’re devoted to disrupting the waste industry; honoring the intrinsic value of all materials by turning junk from one place into treasure for someone else in a different place.   If you want to discover more about my work visit my website on https://philippaross.com/ or ema...

Joanna Penn is a fiction and non-fiction writer and fellow podcaster with a passion to help people develop their own creativity and share it with the world. After reaching a tipping point in her life when her job became a daily grind, her desire to create a life full of opportunities to write and travel propelled her into implementing the small changes she needed to make her dream a reality. Joann...

Raph, aka Reydiant Reality is a natural, no nonsense intuitive, tarot reader, astrologer and numerologist. He’s a self-professed ‘Cosmic Navigator’ who’ll help you understand the symbolic meaning of the patterns and cycles of life so you can find your way to the heart of what matters most to you. His grounded approach, infectious laugh and in-depth knowledge and experience of all things weird and...

A ‘No Hassle’ approach to life, together with an indomitable will to serve her community and create a level playing field with opportunities for a win, win, win scenario are just some of the magic ingredients Neta Talmor has integrated into her ready-made ‘No Hassle’ website business. Neta is a ray of sunshine - her fortitude, faith and fresh fun persona combined with a philosophy that nothing in...

Carrie joins me from Thailand to share the magic of mandalas to lift our energy to the frequency of freedom, love and peace to help build the relationship to ourselves, the environment and our communities.    If you want to discover more about my work visit my website on https://philippaross.com/ or email me on: info@philippaross.com Podcast page on my website:  https://philippaross.com/podcast/ J...

Musician and founder of the NZ Spirit Festival, Franko Heke shares how he's transitioned from feeling like a misfit, grappling with suicidal thoughts and carrying the burden of societal labels into becoming a man who feels liberated because he's learned to love and respect himself. His story will undoubtedly help you find the strength and courage to let go of the idea of who you think you should b...