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Stories Sustain Us @storiessustainus.bsky.social · Sep 12

After an amazing year of sharing stories of sustainability and hope, Stories Sustain Us is going on indefinite hiatus. 🌍💚

Thank you to the guests who shared their wisdom and to everyone who listened and supported this passion project. I’m grateful for you all. 🙏

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Stories Sustain Us @storiessustainus.bsky.social · Aug 29

✨ Stories Sustain Us is taking a break.

🎙️ New episodes on Sept 30! Take a breather if you need one, or catch up on past episodes. 💚

storiessustainus.com | podcast | YouTube

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Stories Sustain Us @storiessustainus.bsky.social · Aug 26

🏡 “Get to know your neighbors.”

Stanford’s Hannah Melville-Rea reminds us that resilience starts with community. When disaster hits, it’s the people next door who matter most.

🎧 Ep57 out now: storiessustainus.com | YouTube | Podcasts

#ClimateResilience #StoriesSustainUs #sustainability

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Stories Sustain Us @storiessustainus.bsky.social · Aug 24

What happens when the data says 150 homes have flood insurance, but residents think only 2 do? 🤔 That gap reveals why resilience needs more than numbers—it needs listening.

🎧 Ep57 w/ Hannah Melville-Rea out Aug 26: storiessustainus.com | YouTube | Podcasts

#ClimateResilience #StoriesSustainUs

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Stories Sustain Us @storiessustainus.bsky.social · Aug 19

Capitalism is a tool. In Ep. 56 of Stories Sustain Us, Majora Carter shares how restorative capitalism can lift up communities instead of exploiting them.

🎧 Listen now → storiessustainus.com | Podcasts | YouTube

#Sustainability #EconomicEquity #restorativecapitalism #podcast #majoracarter

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Stories Sustain Us @storiessustainus.bsky.social · Aug 16

“Nobody should have to move out of their neighborhood to live in a better one.”

In Ep. 56 of Stories Sustain Us, Majora Carter shares how she’s transforming low-status communities from the inside out.

🎧 Aug 19 → storiessustainus.com | Podcasts | YouTube

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Stories Sustain Us @storiessustainus.bsky.social · Aug 13

🐺🌲 It’s #InternationalWolfDay — honoring the guardians of the wild. Wolves keep ecosystems in balance, yet face habitat loss, human conflict & climate change.

Hear stories that inspire action on Stories Sustain Us — and help protect the howl. 🌍💚

storiessustainus.com | podcast | YouTube

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Stories Sustain Us @storiessustainus.bsky.social · Aug 12

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Your story could be the moment someone else decides to change theirs.

Ep. 55 of Stories Sustain Us with Bryant Pugh explores how lived experience, peer support, and art can heal—and why mental health is key to a sustainable future.

storiessustainus.com | YouTube | Podcasts

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Stories Sustain Us @storiessustainus.bsky.social · Aug 11

🌍✨ It’s #InternationalYouthDay — celebrating the young leaders shaping a brighter future! From climate action to bold innovations, youth are proving that age is no barrier to impact.
Hear their stories on Stories Sustain Us — and get inspired to act. 💚

storiessustainus.com | podcast | YouTube

Stories Sustain Us @storiessustainus.bsky.social · Aug 10

🦁🌍 It’s #WorldLionDay!

Lions face habitat loss, conflict & climate change, but protecting them means protecting entire ecosystems. 🐾

Hear conservation stories on Stories Sustain Us — let’s keep the roar alive!

storiessustainus.com | podcast | YouTube

#WildlifeConservation #sustainability

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Stories Sustain Us @storiessustainus.bsky.social · Aug 9

What if we stopped asking “What’s wrong with you?” and started asking “What happened to you?” 💭

Ep. 55 of Stories Sustain Us (drops Aug 12) with Bryant Pugh explores peer support, art as healing, and why mental health is key to a sustainable future.

🎧 storiessustainus.com | YouTube | Podcasts

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Stories Sustain Us @storiessustainus.bsky.social · Aug 8

🌍 Tomorrow is the #InternationalDayOfTheWorldsIndigenousPeoples — a time to honor the strength, wisdom & leadership of Indigenous communities everywhere. On Stories Sustain Us, we amplify stories that center Indigenous knowledge and the fight for a just, sustainable future.

🎧 storiessustainus.com

Stories Sustain Us @storiessustainus.bsky.social · Aug 7

🌍 August is #IntersectionalityAwarenessMonth — a powerful reminder that sustainability must include everyone. On Stories Sustain Us, we uplift voices at the intersection of race, gender, class, disability & more.💚

🎧 storiessustainus.com

#StoriesSustainUs #Sustainability

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Stories Sustain Us @storiessustainus.bsky.social · Aug 5

🌊 One act of compassion can create a ripple that changes the world.

In Ep. 54 of Stories Sustain Us, Broadway star Meredith Patterson shares how leading with love instead of anger can transform lives.

🎧 Out now: storiessustainus.com, YouTube & podcast apps.

#StoriesSustainUs #Compassion

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Stories Sustain Us @storiessustainus.bsky.social · Aug 4

🌏🐆 Celebrating #InternationalCloudedLeopardDay on Stories Sustain Us! These elusive big cats are a symbol of the wild wonders we’re fighting to protect. Let their story ignite your passion for conservation. 💚🐾
#StoriesSustainUs #Biodiversity #Wildlife #Conservation #CloudedLeopard #Sustainability

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Stories Sustain Us @storiessustainus.bsky.social · Aug 2

🌍 “Rejection is redirection.” Broadway star Meredith Patterson shares how resilience, gratitude & self-care can help us stay strong through life’s challenges.
🎧 Catch Ep. 54 on Aug 5 at storiessustainus.com, YouTube & wherever you listen to podcasts.
#StoriesSustainUs #sustainability #podcast

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Stories Sustain Us @storiessustainus.bsky.social · Aug 1

August is National Water Quality Month! 💧 At Stories Sustain Us, we share stories of those protecting our water, restoring ecosystems, and fighting for clean water access. 🌊 Listen now at storiessustainus.com

#WaterQualityMonth #StoriesSustainUs #CleanWater #Sustainability #podcast #waterislife

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Stories Sustain Us @storiessustainus.bsky.social · Jul 30

Happy International Day of Friendship! 🤝 At Stories Sustain Us, we celebrate the power of connection to build a better, more sustainable world. 🌎 Listen to stories that inspire at storiessustainus.com #Friendship #StoriesSustainUs #Sustainability #Unity

Stories Sustain Us @storiessustainus.bsky.social · Jul 29

New episode out now! 🎙️ Mystery writer & nonprofit pro Lynn Bohart shares how storytelling—not data—is what inspires action on climate, homelessness & more. Listen at storiessustainus.com, on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. #StoriesSustainUs #sustainability #podcast #storytelling

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Stories Sustain Us @storiessustainus.bsky.social · Jul 28

It’s World Conservation Day! 🌍 At Stories Sustain Us, we share powerful stories from those protecting our planet. 🎧 Be inspired to take action and build a more sustainable world—one story at a time. Listen now at storiessustainus.com #WorldConservationDay #Sustainability #podcast #climateaction

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Stories Sustain Us @storiessustainus.bsky.social · Jul 26

Data doesn’t move people—stories do. 🎙️ On July 29, Lynn Bohart joins Stories Sustain Us to share how storytelling can drive action on issues like climate, homelessness & trafficking. Listen at storiessustainus.com, on YouTube, or wherever you get podcasts. #StoriesSustainUs

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Stories Sustain Us @storiessustainus.bsky.social · Jul 25

I don't always get to meet my podcast guests in person. This week was different! I bumped into Ari Simon at a conference in Chicago. Check out his interview in Episode 20 of Stories Sustain Us at storiessustainus.com, wherever you listen to podcasts, and YouTube.

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Stories Sustain Us @storiessustainus.bsky.social · Jul 22

What if we could rebuild coral reefs using AI & 3D printing?

In Ep 52 of Stories Sustain Us, Fritz Neumeyer of Oceans2050 shares how ocean restoration is becoming scalable, fundable, and real.

Listen now at storiessustainus.com, on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. #sustainability

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Stories Sustain Us @storiessustainus.bsky.social · Jul 19

What if we could rebuild coral reefs using AI, 3D printing, and real estate economics? In Ep 52 of Stories Sustain Us (out on July 22), Fritz Neumeyer of Oceans2050 shares real, fundable solutions for ocean restoration. Catch it at storiessustainus.com, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Stories Sustain Us @storiessustainus.bsky.social · Jul 15

🌍 New episode of Stories Sustain Us is out now!

Aaron White, co-founder of Climate Karen, shares how humor, bold branding & small actions can drive big climate impact. 💩💥
🎧 Listen at storiessustainus.com, on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
#ClimateAction #ClimateKaren #StoriesSustainUs

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