2025.05.06 TSR ~ Teens ~ Appreciate The Bees

Summary:Erica Salda hosts a radio show discussing the critical state of bee populations. Nick Weigel, a master beekeeper, reports that commercial beekeepers face 60-70% losses, threatening the agricultural system. He emphasizes the importance of live bee removal over extermination, noting his company's 95% survival rate. Don Sanders shares a Hygge about “Appreciation Being the Well-Spring of Humanity” and his personal experiences with bees and Argentine ants. Dominique Hackett highlights the broader impact on pollinators, noting a 1-2% annual loss has been happening for a long time. The discussion underscores the need for community action, sustainable farming, and support for beekeepers to ensure food security. The show also promotes local businesses and initiatives to support Teens And Bee conservation. Highlights: Erica Salda: The passionate "Queen of Teen" who's sounding the alarm on bee extinction. She's turning research into action and inspiring teens to save our planet's tiny superheroes. Guest Nick Weigel: Master beekeeper and bee rescue superhero who's saving thousands of bees annually. He breaks down the bee crisis and shows why these little pollinators are crucial to our survival. Nick’s company Bee Rescue, who does 700 live bee removals a year. He's fighting to save our pollinators, calling out the bee extinction crisis, and proving that every bee matters - one rescue at a time. Warning: He might just change how you see these tiny-winged heroes forever. Dominique Hackett: Environmental warrior who drops real talk about how teens can be planet-saving champions. She's got five epic strategies to help bees and transform the world, one wildflower at a time. Don Sanders: Wisdom-sharing mentor who connects personal stories to bigger life lessons, encouraging teens to find their authentic selves and support each other through challenges. Sky Ellsworth: Mindfulness guru teaching teens how to tap into their inner power, break free from limiting patterns, and discover their true potential through body-mind connection. Guest: Nick Wigle Owner / Operator ~ https://superbeerescue.com/about-super-bee-rescue/the-team/ Cohost: • Alex Ramirez owner of Fit For Life 805 https://fit-4-life-805.com. • Barbara Doux is an international film maker and photographer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyfPqUxGP8M . • Dominique Hackett President of Santa Barbara Wellness Center Inc. https://sbwellness.org • Carolyn Givens Something Good Organics www.somethinggoodorganics.com • Don Sanders owner of Don‘s massage In Ojai https://donsmassageojai.com. • Emily Yurcheshen our Songbird https://www.emilythesongbird.com. • Kristine Marie owner of A View From The Deck https://www.paradisefoundsb.com/intuitive-readers/kristine-marie, • Ryan Quirk life coach & hokey coach and author https://www.rqselfmastery.com, Disclaimer: Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. ~ www.SBWellness.org ~ TeenSportsRadio is intended for general audiences, including teens, young adults, parents, coaches, and educators. It is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children, and our content is designed for listeners age 13 and up in compliance with COPPA and global child privacy laws. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 🌟 Before we go… Teen Sports Radio is brought to you by Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc., where we believe strong bodies, strong minds, and strong communities create strong futures. Whether you’re an athlete chasing a championship, a student chasing a dream, or simply someone trying to become a little better than you were yesterday, remember this: Every healthy choice is a vote for your future self. Every act of kindness strengthens your team. Every challenge you overcome becomes part of your story. If you’d like to help us continue bringing positive programming, wellness education, youth development, and community outreach to families throughout our region, please consider making a donation at www.SBwellness.org Your support helps plant seeds today that grow into healthier, stronger communities tomorrow. Until next time, keep learning, keep growing, keep believing in what is possible. This is Erica Salda and Dominique Hackett with Teen Sports Radio and Santa Barbara Wellness Center, Inc. reminding you: The scoreboard doesn’t measure your value. Your character does. You got this! 🎙️⚽🏀🌱