I Don’t Need Water — I Need Something Else to Survive...

I've always had tremendous admiration for disaster response people. But this week's podcast guest, Julie Colombino Billingham, took disaster response to a whole new level...like superhero status. She was sent down to Haiti after the horrific earthquake, and as she was handing out water filtration kits, one of the women told her that she didn't need that, she needed something else. What Julie did in response to that request blows my mind. She essentially put her money, her career and her life on the line to deliver something that nobody expected. And, yes, it's a green living story too! (What she created first used waste products to make something that people needed.)That moment didn’t lead to a quick solution or a neat answer.It led to a question most of us — even well-intentioned people — rarely stop to ask: What actually helps in the long run?That question sits at the heart of this conversation — and it’s the reason this story belongs on the Green Living Now Podcast.Because real sustainability isn’t just about materials or methods.It’s about whether what we build — and how we “help” — can truly last.I’m Amy (Todisco) Hartshorn—green living mentor, podcast host, organic farmer, and upcoming TEDx speaker.This channel is for people who want clean food, a safer home, and practical holistic support that actually fits real life.We question what’s “normal,” cut through greenwashing, and choose what enters our homes, kitchens, and bodies—eyes open.Expect:• Clean eating + label truth• Non-toxic home upgrades• Organic gardening anywhere• Low-waste, plastic-free living• Holistic tools + real healing conversations🌿 Notes from the Rebellion (Free): https://8c02-amy.systeme.io/2f1bd82c🌎 https://www.greenlivingnow.comDisclaimer: Educational only, not medical advice.