Uncomfortable Truths About The Housing System With George Siegal
15.04.2026 | 49 Min.
The climate crisis continues to lead to more powerful and life-threatening typhoons and hurricanes. These climate-driven disasters are exposing safety issues with our housing system and putting many people’s lives at risk. Corinna Bellizzi sits down with George Siegal, a documentary filmmaker and former TV journalist, who sheds light on the systemic failures that make homes unsafe while blatantly ignoring the harsh realities we live in today. He discusses what it takes to build homes that are disaster resilient and can last for many years, as well as the true costs of constructing such residential buildings. George also explains how homeowners can make better decisions when choosing their homes, particularly now that weather conditions are expected to worsen for at least 30 years.
COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/uncomfortable-truths-about-the-housing-system-with-george-siegal/
About Guest:
George Siegal is a documentary filmmaker and former TV journalist who builds impact through story. His use of investigative storytelling helps people understand complex problems so they can make smarter choices that protect their futures. As founder of Move the World Films, he tackles resilience, housing, and system failures with a solutions lens. Credits include the award-winning Built to Last: Buyer Beware and The Last House Standing.
Built To Last: Buyer Beware (film): https://movetheworldfilms.gumroad.com/l/kaywco
The Last House Standing (film): https://movetheworldfilms.gumroad.com/l/wNcIq
Show Notes:
03:06 - Investigating Housing Resilience And Disaster Risk
11:48 - How Can We Build Better And More Resilient Houses
14:44 - The Problems And Loopholes Of Housing Insurance
24:36 - The True Costs Of Building A Safer Home
28:51 - Getting Ready To Address Residual Challenges
37:09 - How To Improve Building Codes And Housing Regulations
43:16 - Why Disaster Will Follow You Wherever You Go
45:03 - A Potential Film About Insurance
50:37 - Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words
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From Polarization To Progress: Climate Solutions With EarthX CEO Peter Simek
08.04.2026 | 53 Min.
Coming up with climate solutions, no matter how beneficial or positive they may be for the greater good, has become so polarized. What does it take to bring people from both sides together and develop efforts that could satisfy everyone? Corinna Bellizzi chats with someone who is doing exactly that: Peter Simek, CEO of EarthX. He shares the hard work needed to unite leaders across businesses, policies, and industries to vastly accelerate solutions for a sustainable future. Peter also discusses the benefits of aligning bottom-line economic incentives with positive outcomes, the ideal way to scale sustainable projects, and the immense power of local action in building a more environmentally friendly world.
COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/from-polarization-to-progress-climate-solutions-with-earthx-ceo-peter-simek/
About Guest:
Peter Simek is the Chief Executive Officer of EarthX, one of the world’s premier conveners of leaders across business, policy, philanthropy, conservation, and advocacy to accelerate solutions for a sustainable future. In this role, he is leading EarthX’s evolution as a trusted global platform where investors, innovators, policymakers, and advocates can cut through polarization, find common ground, and advance pragmatic, market-based environmental solutions. Prior to his role at EarthX, he founded Simek Media, a boutique strategy and communications agency that helps mission-driven organizations shape campaigns, build brands, and design convenings that mobilize action. His work has spanned sectors from climate resilience to artificial intelligence, advising civic leaders, coalitions, and global nonprofits.
07:41 - Why Environmental Conversations Have Become Polarized
17:55 - Benefits Of Market-Driven Environmental Solutions
26:37 - Navigating The Challenge Of Scaling Sustainable Efforts
33:29 - Securing Successes And Avoiding Pitfalls In Cross-Sector Collaboration
36:48 - How To Turn Vision Into Real Action
39:12 - How Purist Ideas Get In The Way Of Sustainability
44:11 - What To Expect On EarthX’s Upcoming Dallas Event
49:27 - Working At The Intersection Of Different Complex Systems
51:27 - Looking Into The Future With Optimism
53:44 - Get In Touch With Peter And EarthX
55:28 - Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words
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Smarter Fire Defense For A Hotter, Drier World With Sunny Sethi, CEO Of HEN Technologies
01.04.2026 | 36 Min.
As the world gets hotter and drier due to the ever-worsening climate crisis, fires also grow larger, become more aggressive, and are much harder to suppress. Corinna Bellizzi unveils a smarter fire defense method to modernize emergency response with Sunny Sethi, Founder and CEO of HEN Technologies. Sunny presents how they leverage AI, IoT, and advanced fluid dynamics to create physics-informed neural networks that serve as the world’s first end-to-end fire suppression ecosystem. They discuss how this innovative tool allows for faster, more comprehensive, and more targeted ways to control and get rid of fire, especially environmentally destructive wildfires. Sunny also shares what this means for water conservation, ecological preservation, and the future of government grants.
COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/smarter-fire-defense-for-a-hotter-drier-world-with-sunny-sethi-ceo-of-hen-technologies/ About Guest:
Sunny is Founder/CEO of HEN Technologies, a deep-tech company revolutionizing firefighter defense. Leading the development of the world’s first end-to-end fire suppression ecosystem, Sunny leverages AI, IoT, and advanced fluid dynamics to modernize emergency response. Under his leadership, HEN has developed breakthrough devices that increase fire suppression rates by up to 300% while conserving 67% of water usage.
A seasoned R&D leader, Sunny brings a unique deep-tech approach to climate resilience. Prior to HEN, he led R&D Engineer at TE Connectivity and at SunPower Corporation, where he pioneered platform technologies and solved complex manufacturing challenges in the automotive and photovoltaic sectors. He also founded ADAP Nanotech, a nanomaterials company funded by a US Air Force STTR grant.
A Resilient Approach to Forest Fire with Sandra Younger: https://caremorebebetter.com/a-resilient-approach-to-forest-fire-with-sandra-younger/
Show Notes:
02:04 - How The Wildfire Crisis Changed In Recent Years
14:06 - The Role Of AI In Putting Out Fires
21:47 - Utilizing The Internet Of Things For Fire Suppression
26:55 - The Costs Of Smarter Fire Defense
33:04 - Get In Touch With HEN Technologies
37:34 - Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words
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Rethinking Plastic Pollution: Education, Policy & Ocean Stewardship with Eric Magers
25.03.2026 | 51 Min.
Our oceans are slowly being destroyed by plastic pollution, and marine debris rapidly increases every year with no end in sight. Corrina Bellizzi takes a deep dive into one of the most visible and urgent environmental challenges of our time with Eric Magers, Founder and Executive Director of Seaside Sustainability. Together, they discuss what must be done to minimize and put an end to plastic pollution, from getting rid of single-use plastic to pushing for legislation centered on environmental preservation. Eric also explains the importance of empowering small-scale projects and pushing young people to drive project-based sustainability initiatives.
COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/solving-plastic-pollution-in-our-ocean-with-eric-magers/ About Guest:
Eric Magers is the Founder and Executive Director of Seaside Sustainability, a nationally recognized nonprofit driving innovative solutions to plastic pollution, marine debris, and climate education. A lifelong educator and award-winning climate leader, Eric was honored at the White House and named Climate Educator of the Year for his pioneering work bridging science, community, and action. He is also the creator of Green Scholars, a nationally award-winning project-based learning course that empowers students to transform their schools through sustainability initiatives. Several schools implementing this program have been recognized as some of the greenest schools in America. Beyond Seaside, Eric is the Founder and CEO of the National STEM Honor Society (NSTEM), which now includes more than 500 chapters and 6,000 members worldwide. Across all his work, Eric’s vision is clear: empower students, schools, and communities with the tools to create systemic change and build a sustainable, innovative future.
Trash to Treasure: Exploring What It Takes to Build a Business from Waste with Kelsey Rumburg
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Show Notes:
03:33 - How Eric Became An Environmental Educator And Ocean Advocate 10:00 - The Planet’s Big Problem Of Consumer Marine Debris
20:37 - How Environmental Legislation Can Solve Plastic Pollution
28:21 - Why A Total Plastic Ban Would Never Work
34:50 - Seaside Sustainability’s Focus On Plastics And Marine Debris
37:29 - Addressing Environmental Problems Even If You Are Not Seeing Them
49:46 - Plastics Should Never Find Their Way Back Into The Environment
54:57 - Keep Yourself Updated With Google Alerts
58:14 - Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words
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Fight Forever Chemicals And Food Dyes | Holding Corporations Accountable With Vineet Dubey
18.03.2026 | 52 Min.
Toxic chemicals are found in products we use daily, and they threaten our health every single day. What can we do to keep ourselves safe from these invisible enemies, and who must we hold accountable? Corinna Bellizzi sits down with Vineet Dubey, a co-founding partner of Custodio, who shares his experiences with legal battles against manufacturers who continue to use toxic chemicals and put all of us at risk. Vineet discusses how environmental litigation puts legal pressure on big corporations, as well as the urgent need for federal action against the use of toxic chemicals. He also shares simple but effective ways to reduce your toxic exposure, as well as practical tips for becoming responsible consumers.
About Guest: Vineet Dubey is a co-founding partner of Custodio Dubey, LLP. Vineet has dedicated his career to cleaning up the environment to ensure the safety of our planet for future generations. Vineet is a fierce advocate who consistently takes on the largest corporations and their corporate defense counsel. Vineet is an environmental litigator who sues companies that are endangering the health and well-being of California citizens by selling products containing toxic chemicals. Because of Vineet’s advocacy, thousands of products tainted with Lead, Cadmium, Phthalates, and other cancer-causing chemicals, have been taken off the shelves and cleaned up.
Addressing America’s PFAS Crisis With Rachel Frazin: https://caremorebebetter.com/addressing-americas-pfas-crisis-with-rachel-frazin/
Show Notes:
02:40 - Why Everyday Products Are Riddled With Toxic Chemicals
09:52 - Fighting Toxic Chemicals Through Litigation And Beyond
17:17 - Dealing With Toxic Chemicals In Our Drinking Water
22:53 - Exposing Yourself To Toxic Chemicals Through Dermal Absorption
26:32 - Getting Rid Of Toxic Food Additives
30:15 - The Urgent Need For A Federal Response
35:42 - Harnessing Your Consumer Power To Build A Safer Marketplace
40:36 - Hopeful Movements Against Toxic Chemicals
51:22 - Small Daily Changes Can Lead To A Huge Change
53:55 - Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words
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Care More Be Better, invites you to care more so we can create a better world together. We amplify the voices of environmentalists, activists, health and nutrition gurus, scientists, and leading experts who seek to make the world a better place. Over the course of more than 250 interview episodes, you'll hear from experts like Jean-Michel Cousteau, Paul Hawken, Nina Simons, Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, Captain Liz Clark, Dr. William Li, Miyoko Schinner, John Roulac, Chef Babette Davis, Kelly Reyerson (@glyphosategirl), Donna Grantis and many more. These global change agents and activists create positive impacts and encourage us to think globally while also acting locally. Listen for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, on our website, and on most major podcast platforms.
Inspired by Paul Hawken’s aspirational book Regeneration - Ending The Climate Crisis In One Generation, and the late Dr. Wallace J. Nichols' Blue Mind Movement, this show aims to create a realistic roadmap to build a better future. As Paul Hawken simply states: “Global warming is not a science problem. It’s a human problem.” On this journey, you'll become the person you aspire to be by remaining curious, thinking deeply, and listening intently while looking inward. You'll discover your internal wisdom and learn to listen to your inner voice to receive the gifts nature provides fully. Become part of the regeneration nation by expanding your knowledge of agriculture, social systems, and help us build a more circular and just economy.
The stories we tell will get you thinking about how to secure the future for the human race and all Earth's inhabitants - from how you can build positive change in your local community, to how you might broaden your reach and impact globally.
About Our Host: A natural products industry executive, Corinna Bellizzi helped develop and grow several responsible, sustainable nutrition brands including: Nordic Naturals and ORLO Nutrition. With these achievements and experience, Corinna went back to school to earn her MBA at Santa Clara University, and is now pursuing her PhD in Sustainability Education at Prescott College. Her colorful career and exceptional experiences fill this show with life-changing conversations and insights you're sure to benefit from. She exemplifies how to deliver genuine value, achieve bigger things, and pursue significant positive change. Care More Be Better is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, our website and most major podcast platforms. JOIN OUR CIRCLE. BUILD A GREENER FUTURE! https://caremorebebetter.com
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