In this episode, I speak with my friend Katie Delimon—a somatic coach, yoga and meditation teacher, Reiki practitioner, and author of the memoir Trust the Flames: My Wild Ride from Mindlessness to Mindfulness.

Our conversation delves into mindfulness and how it intersects with environmental concerns and activism. We even go into the critique of mindfulness, how it can and is misused by companies to make us endure more stress, become more efficient and at the same time - encourages passivity in the workplace and focuses on individualism at a time where we need to come together (more than ever) in order to tackle the wider systemic issues.

We also explore the concept of the shadow self and discuss how we can integrate it into our daily lives, emphasising its relevance to personal growth and sustainability efforts.

Connect with Katie:

Website: katiedelimon.com

Instagram: @katiedelimon

Book: Trust the Flames

Stacy is pretty much what I'd describe as a personal hero of mine.

The battle to 'Make America Healthy Again has long been going on before it became a popular mainstream movement, with Stacy Malkan being one of the bravest souls leading the way.

Now I don't mean to say that you and I are ungrateful or anything, but we all actually probably owe her a great deal of gratitude for continuously fighting the battles behind the scenes to keep our FOOD, our WATER, our AIR, our COSMETICS and all our HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS clean & healthy.

Her work as an investigative journalist, writer and organiser is nothing but outstanding, and she's been doing this for decades. She stood up to (and stopped!) the biggest baddest companies you can think of from misbehaving - all in the name of PROTECTING PUBLIC HEALTH.

I say the following with strong conviction - The work she and her team do, at 'The US Right to Know', is at the forefront of investigative journalism. What we read in our daily newspapers or see on the news and in documentaries is actually what trickles down from investigative platforms like this one.

They work tirelessly to stop unsuspecting citizens from being preyed upon. So when calling out and tackling the bad behaviour of corporations and corrupt governments, it is Stacy and her colleague's efforts that very often form the backbone and strength needed to see these cases through successfully. (Do you see why I think we kind of owe them a debt of gratitude??!)

Anyways, I'm delighted this worked out and I wish her and her colleagues all the very best in their investigative work and top quality journalism.

Also, from a self-interest perspective - If they win, we win. So we should all be rooting for them!

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Below is her bio.

Stacy Malkan is a prominent figure in environmental health and transparency advocacy. She co-founded U.S. Right to Know (USRTK), a nonprofit dedicated to investigating the food and agricultural industries, focusing on public health impacts, corporate influence, and transparency.

Her investigative work at USRTK has exposed corporate lobbying and PR efforts, particularly in the pesticide and GMO sectors, and she has addressed critical issues like pesticide-linked health risks and corporate influence over scientific research. Additionally, Stacy co-authored Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry (2007), a book examining toxic ingredients in cosmetics and advocating for consumer health and safety. This work complements her role as a co-founder of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, where she pushed for safer standards across beauty products. She has also contributed articles on related topics in major outlets like The New York Times and Washington Post and appeared in documentaries such as The Human Experiment, highlighting environmental health issues.Throughout her career, Malkan has sought accountability from major corporations and supported legislative efforts like California’s Right to Know GMO-labeling initiative, underscoring her commitment to health, environmental integrity, and transparency. Her recent publications at USRTK continue to investigate influential entities in global agriculture and food policy, including the Gates Foundation’s impact on African agriculture and pesticide risks in the U.S.For more on her work, see her recent investigations and publications at U.S. Right to Know and Food Revolution Network.

- US Right To Know -

https://usrtk.org

- Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry (2007) -

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Not-Just-Pretty-Face-Industry/dp/0865715742

In this episode, I speak to Suzanne Boothby—co-author of 'Superman’s Not Coming' alongside environmental activist Erin Brockovich.

This is hands down one of the most practical and empowering books out there when it comes to water issues, chemical contamination, and grassroots action. They bring years of frontline experience, and the book is a blueprint for real change, packed with legal insight, case studies, community success stories, and the tools you need to find your voice and organise locally.

This isn’t theory—it’s written by people who have been doing the work for decades. Whether you’re dealing with contaminated water, toxic chemicals like PFAS, or feeling helpless about the state of public health, this episode (and this book) gives you a way forward.

We also talk about The Brockovich Report, a must-read newsletter that dives deep into environmental and public health issues across the country (but can be applied everywhere). This is where you can find the Water Crisis Plan we referred to.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Buy the book Superman’s Not Coming: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/622678/supermans-not-coming-by-erin-brockovich-with-suzanne-boothby/

• The Brockovich Report Newsletter: https://www.thebrockovichreport.com