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Seeking Sustainability

Seeking Sustainability

By Julia Blandford

A podcast that explores the breadth of environmentalism, and the intersection between various industries, global issues, and the environment.
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Ep. 11 | OneUpAction w/ Kevin J. Patel

Seeking SustainabilityJan 01, 2021

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Ep. 24 | The Good Dirt: Exploring Real Life Environmentalism
Feb 01, 202301:05:42
Ep. 23 | Building a Conscious Brand Inspired by the Joy of Colombian Nature ft. Pajara Pinta
Dec 04, 202252:06
Ep. 22 | A New Perspective on Environmentalism
Jul 29, 202227:24
Ep. 21 | Reshaping Agriculture Through Regenerative Grazing, Community, & Equity w/ Pete Huff of Pasture Project
Nov 01, 202152:55
Ep. 20 | Investing in a More Sustainable World w/ Sarah Bengtsson of Money Meets Soul
Jul 23, 202148:40
Ep. 19 | The Future of Agriculture is Regenerative w/ Jesse Smith of White Buffalo Land Trust
Jun 24, 202154:32
Ep. 18 | Building Climate Awareness in Uganda w/ Heizal Nagginda
Apr 14, 202146:25
Ep. 17 | Debunking Climate Terminology w/ Helena Bennett

Ep. 17 | Debunking Climate Terminology w/ Helena Bennett

In this week's episode, I discuss climate and political terminology with environmental educator and activist, Helena Bennett. Click here to check out the post with the terminology that Helena talks about in the episode. 

Helena's Instagram: @earthbyhelena

Seeking Sustainability's Instagram: @seekingsustainability_podcast 

My personal Instagram: @julia.blandford

Check out the company I work for, Trace, on Instagram: @traceyourtampon

Click here to register for Trace's monthly book club! :) 

Mar 30, 202140:55
Ep. 16 | Originality, Charity, & Conscious Quality w/ BANDITS
Mar 13, 202141:59
Ep. 15 | Using Palm Leaves to Redefine Disposable Tableware w/ DTOCS
Feb 28, 202139:58
Ep. 14 | When Clothing Cleans Oceans w/ Mike Cangi of United By Blue
Feb 01, 202152:23
Ep. 13 | Creating a More Transparent Future for Fashion w/ Abby Hollis of Thread Threads
Jan 20, 202144:37
Ep. 12 | What Can I Do to Help the Earth? & Other Thoughts on Environmentalism
Jan 12, 202121:45
Ep. 11 | OneUpAction w/ Kevin J. Patel
Jan 01, 202150:06
Ep. 10 | Turning Trials & Tribulations into TERRA-TORY w/ Kimberly Waldropt
Dec 04, 202001:07:28
Ep. 09 | The Fight Against Fast Fashion w/ Sam Hartsock of Remake
Nov 07, 202001:04:50
Ep. 08 | Zero Waste Fashion Design w/ Danielle Elsener
Oct 26, 202047:51
Ep. 07 | Regenerative Agriculture 101 w/ Andrew Evans

Ep. 07 | Regenerative Agriculture 101 w/ Andrew Evans

"The biggest fundamental of regenerative agriculture is the soil, it always goes back to the soil.” - Andrew Evans

Welcome back, folks! In this episode, I chat with my friend Andrew about the fundamental aspects of regenerative agriculture, why "Big Ag" is harmful to people and the planet, and how we can improve agriculture through changes in policy. 

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Resources to check out: 

  1. Kiss the Ground (Netflix documentary) 
  2. The Biggest Little Farm (documentary by Apricot Lane Farms)
  3. Eat Like a Fish (book by Bren Smith) 

Terminology Mentioned: 

  1. Trophic Levels 
  2. Monocropping 
  3. Hydrology
  4. Thermodynamics
  5. Biodiversity
  6. Biodynamic
  7. Topsoil 
  8. Carbon Sequestration 
  9. Ecosystem Service 
  10. Subsidies 
  11. Green New Deal 
Oct 07, 202058:09
Ep. 06 | Unpacking the Chaos of the Presidential Debate w/ Ayia Lindquist
Sep 30, 202055:11
Ep. 05 | Architecture's Role in Environmental Activism w/ Ariane Lourie Harrison
Sep 18, 202001:01:44
Ep. 04 | Eco-Terminology & Environmental Justice w/ Isaias Hernandez (@queerbrownvegan)

Ep. 04 | Eco-Terminology & Environmental Justice w/ Isaias Hernandez (@queerbrownvegan)

Welcome back, everyone! In this episode, I talk to Isaias Hernandez (AKA @queerbrownvegan on Instagram) about his experiences growing up in a neighborhood that faced environmental injustices, what we can do to be activists, eco-terminology, and more. We cover tons of terms and resources in this episode, all of which are linked here in the show notes. Enjoy! 

To stay connected with me, follow: 

Follow Isaias's AMAZING Instagram here: @queerbrownvegan

Resources mentioned in the intro: 

  • ThredUp // Ocelot Market // Ten Thousand Villages // Garmentory

Terms and resources mentioned throughout the episode: 


  • Soliphilia - link to Isaias's post on soliphilia here
  • Solastalgia - link to Isaias's post on solastalgia here
  • Tierratrauma- link to Isaias's post on tierratrauma here
  • Eco-Xenophobia- link to Isaias's post on eco-xenophobia here
  • Psychoterratic- link to Isaias's post on psychoterratic here
  • Somaterratic- link to Isaias's post on somaterratic here
Sep 06, 202001:11:34
Ep. 03 | Sustainable Living & Activism Through Art w/ Immy Keys
Aug 16, 202044:26
Ep. 02 | Protecting Public Lands Through Activism, Awareness + Equity w/ Emma Gregory

Ep. 02 | Protecting Public Lands Through Activism, Awareness + Equity w/ Emma Gregory

In this episode, I join my high-school pal, Emma Gregory, to discuss the value of protecting public lands through political awareness, activism, community organizing, and more. Emma is a recent graduate from George Mason University and has interned for The Nature Conservancy, Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, and more. She is currently a Conservation Fellow at the Western Slope Conservation Center in Colorado. 

Want to stay connected? Follow @seekingsustainability_podcast and @julia.blandford on Instagram. For questions, comments, and requests, feel free to DM me on Instagram! 

Jul 27, 202043:18
Ep. 01 | How I Discovered the Wide World of Environmentalism

Ep. 01 | How I Discovered the Wide World of Environmentalism

Thank you so much for tuning in to the first episode of Seeking Sustainability! In this episode, I talk a bit about my backstory- particularly, how I went from a fashionista to a farmhand. As I discuss in this episode, there's no formula for being an advocate for the environment; our approach to environmentalism is unique to each of us. Hopefully, this podcast helps you navigate how to play role ing bettering this planet.

To stay connected, follow @seekingsustainability_podcast on Instagram! 

Jul 18, 202025:22
Seeking Sustainability | Trailer

Seeking Sustainability | Trailer

Hello everyone! My name is Julia Blandford, and welcome to Seeking Sustainability- a podcast where we talk about all of the ways in which we can individually- and collectively- create a better planet for the future. Join me as I connect with environmental changemakers and activists, to explore the intersections between various industries, global issues, and the planet. 

Follow @seekingsustainability_podcast on Instagram to stay connected!

Jul 09, 202001:20