Episodes

April 18, 2023

Sustainable Packaging, In-Store Recycling, and Clean Standards with Credo Beauty Founder Annie Jackson

We caught up with Credo Co-Founder & COO Annie Jackson at the 17th FIT Sustainable Business & Design Conference to talk all about clean beauty and the movement towards circularity in the beauty industry. Discover how Credo i…
April 4, 2023

Conversational Communities in Nature with Author Fred Dust

In a world where people are so divided, what does it mean to have meaningful, thoughtful conversations? And is it even possible? If you asked today’s guest, Fred Dust, author of Making Conversation: Seven Essential Elements …
March 21, 2023

The Simple Power of Being Outside with Merrell’s Lindsey Lindemulder

Whether we like to admit it or not, the outdoor industry can sometimes feel like an exclusive club. If you didn’t grow up camping, hiking, canoeing, or mountain biking, all of the gear, specialized clothing, and different ty…
March 7, 2023

Thin Places, Sacred Architecture, and Biophilic Patterns with Dr. Phill Tabb

Have you ever felt that you were on the precipice of a sacred experience? Or visited a place that left you with a profound sense of awe or serenity? If so, you’ve had a thin place experience. On today’s episode of the podcas…
Feb. 21, 2023

Olmsted, Awe, and America’s Public Lands with Author Jeffrey H. Ryan

Have you ever hiked a portion of the Appalachian Trail? Taken a family vacation to the Grand Canyon or Yellowstone? Or strolled through Central Park for some respite from the Manhattan hustle? If so, you can thank a handful …
Feb. 7, 2023

Nature and Renewal with Mindfulness Expert Nina Smiley

Adherents of biophilia know that humans have an innate connection to nature and living things. But in a fast-paced and technology-driven world, how do we cultivate - or even discover - that connection in the first place? To…
Jan. 24, 2023

The Case for Climate Optimism with Anne Therese Gennari

An optimistic outlook on life tends to make people happier, more successful, and even healthier - but how do we apply optimism to a situation that oftentimes feels as serious and dire as the climate crisis? Enter today’s gue…
Jan. 10, 2023

Introducing Season 3 of Biophilic Solutions

Season 3 of Biophilic Solutions premieres on January 24th! This season, we'll explore some new topics like climate optimism, national parks, and eco tourism. We'll also take a deeper dive into some familiar territory like th…
Dec. 13, 2022

Amplifying Your Impact with The Carbon Almanac’s Paige NeJame

This week, we’re talking all about how to amplify your impact with Carbon Almanac contributing writer Paige NeJame. Have you ever wondered whether your efforts to recycle, compost, and eat a plant-based diet make a real diff…
Nov. 29, 2022

Biophilic Books for the Holidays

We firmly believe that this time of year should be all about slowing down, enjoying quality time with friends and family, and of course enjoying some time outdoors (weather permitting). So, as the holiday season approaches, …
Nov. 15, 2022

Building With Nature & Scaling Biophilic Ideas with Mary Davidge

Mary Davidge has spent her career at the forefront of biophilic design. Between 2014 and 2021, Mary served as Google’s Director of Global Design, where she worked closely with biophilic leaders like Bill Browning and Judi He…
Nov. 1, 2022

The Campaign for Nature: Safeguarding Biodiversity with Brian O’Donnell

The world is losing its biodiversity at a rapid rate, due in large part to habitat loss caused by climate change. These dual threats pose serious risks to human health and wellbeing, particularly if global leaders fail to ta…
Oct. 18, 2022

Plant Based Snacks For A Healthy Planet with Eat the Change Co-founder Seth Goldman

One of our most effective tools for improving planetary health is the food we choose to eat. In environmental terms, a vegetarian diet is great and a vegan diet is even better. However, imagining that the bulk of the populat…
Oct. 4, 2022

Saving The World’s Quiet Places with Matt Mikkelsen

Natural places, untouched by man made noise pollution, are practically nonexistent in the modern world. Unfortunately, the lack of quiet in today’s world doesn’t bode well for our health; noise pollution is tied to an array …
Sept. 20, 2022

Restorative Spaces Inspired by Nature with Oliver Heath

Picture this: you’re at the office and you’re having a terrible day. We’ve all been there at one time or another. So … where do you go to cry? That is the question that designer Oliver Heath poses to all of his prospective c…
Sept. 6, 2022

Shifting to a Green Economy with Dr. Edward B. Barbier

This week we’re diving into environmental economics, specifically how global economies can start valuing nature and shift to a model that is greener, more inclusive, and more democratic. Have you ever wondered why many envir…
Aug. 23, 2022

Native Plants, Wildness, and Landscape Architecture with Dr. Alfred Vick

Is it important to know the cultural context of a place? How do landscape architects help connect us to nature? This week we’re talking all about Native American ethnobotany, environmental ethics, and finding the right balan…
Aug. 9, 2022

Why We Need to Rethink Housing with ‘Brave New Home’ Author Diana Lind

This week, we’re exploring the rise of the single-family home and its many pitfalls, including the isolation brought on by large homes on expansive plots of land, exclusionary zoning that exacerbates social issues, and envir…
July 26, 2022

Silence, Awe, and Being Present with 'Golden' Authors Leigh Marz & Justin Zorn

What is the deepest silence you’ve ever known? That’s the key question posed by Leigh Marz and Justin Zorn in their new book, Golden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise. For Justin and Leigh, silence means many things …
July 12, 2022

The Highway of the Future with The Ray’s Allie Kelly

This week on Biophilic Solutions, we’re talking all things highway transportation. Transportation infrastructure is one of the most damaging systems on the planet, both in terms of human safety and environmental impact. What…
June 21, 2022

The Ultimate Biophilic Summer Reading List

This week, Monica and Jennifer are sharing their top picks for the ultimate biophilic summer reading list! Whether you’re just starting out on your biophilic journey or are a seasoned pro looking to expand your knowledge, th…
June 7, 2022

Anger vs. Optimism and the Way Forward: BONUS with David Orr

What does it mean to be an engaged citizen or an effective activist? How can we shift from anger to hope and then create meaningful change? We’re back this week with a special bonus episode, an off-the-cuff conversation with…
May 24, 2022

How Biophilia Makes Our Democracy Stronger with David Orr

This week, we’re diving deep into the intersection of democracy and the environmental movement, why it’s imperative that all lawmakers agree to the rules of the game, and how biophilia might act as a bridge to the equitable,…
May 10, 2022

Form Follows Feeling: Serenity, Human Emotion, and Design with Suchi Reddy

How do we connect human emotion to the built environment? Is it possible to design spaces that produce serenity and wellbeing? Can we harness technology as a force for good rather than division? We’re diving into all of this…