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Resilient Earth Radio & Podcast

Resilient Earth Radio & Podcast

Written by: Planet Centric Media
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Welcome to RESILIENT EARTH RADIO where we host speakers from the United States and around the world to talk about critical issues facing our planet and the positive actions people are taking. We also let our listeners learn how they can get involved and make a difference.


Hosts are Leigh Anne Lindsey, Producer @ Sea Storm Studios and Founder of Planet Centric Media, along with Scott & Tree Mercer, Founders of Mendonoma Whale & Seal Study which gathers scientific data that is distributed to other organizations like NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration).

A focus of this podcast series are Nature-Based Economies that help rebalance the Earth and raise awareness about the value of whales, elephants, mangroves, seagrass, the deep seas, waterways and forests - our natural world - towards that rebalancing. This addresses the effects of our own human-caused climate change, and what we can do about it - from simple steps to grand gestures! Global experts, citizen scientists, activists, fisher folk, and educators examine and explain critical issues facing our planet and actions people are taking to mitigate and rebalance climate. We discuss the critical role of carbon storage, and how it is essential for all life forms on earth. This awareness could lead to new laws, policies and procedures to help protect these valuable resources, and encourage economies around them to replace the existing exploitation of oceans, forests, and animals.

Taking positive action, and getting people involved, that's our goal.

Production companies / Planet Centric Media Inc., a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, Sea Storm Studios, Inc. (a media production company), and Mendonoma Whale and Sea Study.


Planet Centric Media is Media for a Healthier Planet. Our Resilient Earth Podcast is a project of this 501 (c) (3) non-profit. Planet Centric is developing & producing media to elevate awareness of the interconnectedness of all living things towards the goal of a healthier planet that can sustain us all for generations to come.


The music for the podcast is by Eric Allaman. See more about this international composer, pianist, writer and his ballets, theater, film, and animation works at EricAllaman.com. He lives in the Sea Ranch, North Sonoma County, CA.

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Episodes
  • Kelp, Seagrass, Crabs, and Conservation along California's Coastline with Dr. Brent Hughes, Sonoma State University Professor & Marine Biologist

    Kelp, Seagrass, Crabs, and Conservation along California's Coastline with Dr. Brent Hughes, Sonoma State University Professor & Marine Biologist
    Aug 14 2025
    Send us Fan MailDr. Brent Hughes takes us on a fascinating journey through California's coastal ecosystems, revealing the unexpected ways sea otters transform their environments. As an Associate Professor at Sonoma State University with a background spanning from the center of landlocked Kansas to the rugged Pacific coast, Hughes brings unique perspective to marine conservation.The conversation explores how foundation species like kelp, seagrass, and salt marshes create the physical structure that supports entire ecosystems. Hughes shares his groundbreaking discovery that sea otters prevent coastal erosion by consuming burrowing shore crabs – research so significant it earned the cover of Nature magazine. These "crab condos" weaken marsh banks, but when otters remove the crabs, the marshes stabilize. It's a perfect example of how restoring natural food webs can solve environmental problems that human intervention struggles to fix.California's sea otter population faces a precarious future, stalled at just 3,000 individuals despite historical numbers likely reaching 20,000-30,000. The culprit? What Hughes calls the "white shark gauntlet" preventing otters from expanding their range north or south of central California. His research suggests San Francisco Bay alone could support twice the state's current population, revealing the untapped potential of estuary habitats for otter recovery.The discussion shifts to collaborative kelp forest restoration, where scientists partner with commercial divers and indigenous communities to remove overabundant purple urchins. Rather than destructive "smashing" techniques, they employ culturally-sensitive approaches that respect native species while promoting ecosystem recovery. After years of trial and error, these efforts are showing promising results, with natural kelp recovery beginning along parts of the coast.From unexpected ecological connections between clams and seagrass to the balance between conservation and human needs, Hughes demonstrates how understanding complex coastal systems requires both rigorous science and community engagement. Join us for this eye-opening exploration of nature's interconnectedness and the promise of ecosystem restoration in an era of environmental change.Planet Centric Media (non-profit)Media for a Healthier Planet: Elevating The Interconnectedness of Life & Value of Natural Resources.Mendonoma Whale & Seal StudyFounded by Scott & Tree Mercer to document the occurrence, diversity, & behavior of marine mammals.Sea Storm Studios, Inc.An audio/visual production company in the Sea Ranch, CA (US)Foreign Policy's The Catch PodcastAs the fishmeal industry grows, local communities’ food security suffers, communities are impacted.Flukes International Whale Tours Multi-day marine mammal education, research and conservation tours to exotic places with Zack KlyverDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThank you for listening, subscribing, & supporting Resilient Earth Radio!Leigh Anne Lindsey, Producer Sea Storm Studios, The Sea Ranch, North Sonoma Coast Scott & Tree Mercer, Co-hosts/Producers, Mendonoma Whale & Seal Study, Mendocino and Sonoma Coasts. Planet Centric Media is Media for a Healthier Planet. Resilient Earth is a project of this 501 (c) (3) non-profit that is developing & producing media to elevate awareness of the interconnectedness of all living things.Follow us! Facebook Instagram ThreadsSoundcloudYouTubeWe still have time to make a positive impact on the future of life on this planet.
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  • Turning Trash into Treasure: How the US-based Non-Profit Long Way Home with its Hero School are Transforming Guatemalan Communities

    Turning Trash into Treasure: How the US-based Non-Profit Long Way Home with its Hero School are Transforming Guatemalan Communities
    Aug 8 2025

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    What if the trash polluting our environment could be transformed into schools, homes, and opportunities? In San Juan Comalapa, Guatemala, that's what's happening thanks to Matt Panaitz and Long Way Home. 20 years ago, Matt was a Peace Corps volunteer stationed in this predominantly Mayan community nestled in Guatemala's Western Highlands. Rather than returning to ordinary life in the U.S. after his service, Matt sold his car, moved back to Guatemala, and embarked on a remarkable journey. What began as building the town's first grass soccer field evolved into a revolutionary approach to education and sustainability. The Hero School campus now stands as a testament to possibility—20 buildings constructed from over 35,000 discarded tires and 100,000 plastic bottles filled with trash. This approach has earned recognition from UNESCO- aligning Education with Sustainable Development and ripples far beyond the school itself—in one village, students mapped every household, identified needs, and implemented 57 stove projects, with grateful residents throwing rose petals at their feet as they departed. By treating waste as a resource rather than a problem, they've created sustainable infrastructure while addressing poverty through education that empowers students to become heroes in their own communities. Learn more about volunteering, donating, or bringing these concepts to your community at LWHomeGreen.org.

    Foreign Policy's The Catch Podcast
    As the fishmeal industry grows, local communities’ food security suffers, communities are impacted.

    Planet Centric Media (non-profit)
    Media for a Healthier Planet: Elevating The Interconnectedness of Life & Value of Natural Resources.

    Flukes International Whale Tours
    Multi-day marine mammal education, research and conservation tours to exotic places with Zack Klyver

    Mendonoma Whale & Seal Study
    Founded by Scott & Tree Mercer to document the occurrence, diversity, & behavior of marine mammals.

    Sea Storm Studios, Inc.
    An audio/visual production company in the Sea Ranch, CA (US)

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Support the show

    Thank you for listening, subscribing, & supporting Resilient Earth Radio!

    Leigh Anne Lindsey, Producer Sea Storm Studios, The Sea Ranch, North Sonoma Coast

    Scott & Tree Mercer, Co-hosts/Producers, Mendonoma Whale & Seal Study, Mendocino and Sonoma Coasts.

    Planet Centric Media is Media for a Healthier Planet. Resilient Earth is a project of this 501 (c) (3) non-profit that is developing & producing media to elevate awareness of the interconnectedness of all living things.

    Follow us!

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    We still have time to make a positive impact on the future of life on this planet.
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    58 mins
  • Every Second Breath Project-Stories from the Frontlines: Emmy-Award Winning Filmmakers Cynthia Abbott & Andrea Leland from Petaluma, CA

    Every Second Breath Project-Stories from the Frontlines: Emmy-Award Winning Filmmakers Cynthia Abbott & Andrea Leland from Petaluma, CA
    Jul 25 2025

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    Storytelling has the power to transform how we see our oceans and inspire meaningful action. Two visionary filmmakers, Cynthia Abbott and Andrea Leland, join us to share how they're using documentary filmmaking to spotlight both the crisis facing our marine environments and the everyday heroes working to save them. Their Emmy-winning documentary "Three Ocean Advocates" introduces us to remarkable individuals making a difference: Dick Ogg, a fisherman developing innovative methods to prevent whale entanglement; Tess Felix, an artist transforming beach plastic into stunning portraits; and Barbara Kritz, who unintentionally captured the devastating decline of Caribbean coral reefs through her underwater photography. The conversation takes a deep dive into Cynthia's latest project, "The Abalone Chronicles," which explores the critical endangerment of red abalone along the Northern California coast. Through the eyes of 3 distinct characters—a shell collector, a Yurok tribal regalia maker, and a diver working to restore kelp forests—viewers witness the interconnected challenges facing our coastal ecosystems. Rather than overwhelming viewers with environmental doom, Abbott and Leland spotlight solutions and provide concrete calls to action. Become an ocean advocate! Visit everysecondbreathproject.org to watch these inspiring films, access educational resources, or support their work documenting both the challenges and triumphs in marine conservation.

    Planet Centric Media (non-profit)
    Media for a Healthier Planet: Elevating The Interconnectedness of Life & Value of Natural Resources.

    Mendonoma Whale & Seal Study
    Founded by Scott & Tree Mercer to document the occurrence, diversity, & behavior of marine mammals.

    Sea Storm Studios, Inc.
    An audio/visual production company in the Sea Ranch, CA (US)

    Foreign Policy's The Catch Podcast
    As the fishmeal industry grows, local communities’ food security suffers, communities are impacted.

    Flukes International Whale Tours
    Multi-day marine mammal education, research and conservation tours to exotic places with Zack Klyver

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

    Support the show

    Thank you for listening, subscribing, & supporting Resilient Earth Radio!

    Leigh Anne Lindsey, Producer Sea Storm Studios, The Sea Ranch, North Sonoma Coast

    Scott & Tree Mercer, Co-hosts/Producers, Mendonoma Whale & Seal Study, Mendocino and Sonoma Coasts.

    Planet Centric Media is Media for a Healthier Planet. Resilient Earth is a project of this 501 (c) (3) non-profit that is developing & producing media to elevate awareness of the interconnectedness of all living things.

    Follow us!

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Threads
    • Soundcloud
    • YouTube

    We still have time to make a positive impact on the future of life on this planet.
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    59 mins
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