Worms and Wellness: Cathy Nesbitt's Mission to Reduce Waste and Spread Joy

In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, guest Cathy Nesbitt shares her journey into the world of vermiculture and composting with worms, discussing how a simple summer task turned into a passion that tackles waste management. Cathy, a health and wellness advocate with a penchant for laughter yoga, reveals how empowering communities with eco-friendly practices can make a significant impact.About Cathy Nesbitt. Cathy is a Health and Wellness Advocate and Founder of Cathy’s Crawly Composters (est. 2002), Cathy’s Sprouters, and Cathy’s Laughter Club. A multi-award-winning visionary who inspires individuals to live a more joy filled, sustainable life.Cathy is a certified Laughter Yoga Teacher appointed Laughter Ambassador in 2017 by Dr. Madan Kataria, the pioneer of Laughter Yoga. Tapping, brain gym and other healing modalities are incorporated. She helps people get out of stress and into joy. When we feel good, we do good.Main Topics Covered:Cathy’s unexpected foray into worm composting following Toronto’s landfill challenges.The mechanics and benefits of indoor composting using worms.Challenges faced in shifting community perspectives on waste management.Cathy’s journey into Laughter Yoga and its health benefits.Memorable Quote: "Everybody needs worms." — Cathy NesbittTimestamps:[00:00:03] Introduction and welcome.[00:01:10] Kathy's personal background and family life.[00:03:34] Importance of waste management and Cathy's journey into worm composting.[00:04:49] Cathy's realization about international garbage export.[00:06:25] Details on Cathy's red wiggler worms and composting process.[00:14:10] Journey from psych degree to worm composting advocacy.[00:17:55] Overcoming societal aversion to worm composting.[00:26:45] Cathy’s move into Laughter Yoga and its impact.[00:36:41] Conclusion and ways to connect with Cathy.Cathy would love to invite you and your listeners to my free online laughter club.Cathy's Chuckle Club (est. June 2020)9:30 AM Eastern Time, Every Tuesday30 minutes of super fun self care. All are welcomeRegister in advance for this meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtd-6prjsvG90wmlw3tRazNqiTzSG4Qq_sNever Miss a Moment of Imperfect AdultingWe invite you to join our email community and let us bring the podcast directly to you! As a subscriber, you'll receive notifications about new episodes, exclusive offers from our amazing guests, and easier access to any of the important links mentioned on the show—no more scrambling to write down websites or remember special codes.Why subscribe?Stay up-to-date without checking your podcast appGet guest offers delivered straight to your inboxAccess all important links in one convenient placeCatch the highlights even when you don't have time to listenAre you ready? Join us at https://www.imperfectadulting.com Here are a few resources that Amy uses to make all this great content. These are affiliate links :-)For livestreaming and recording ECamm https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=amy69Podcast hosting and distribution: Captivate FM https://www.captivate.fm/signup?ref=ntczmwi Website hosting with Siteground https://www.siteground.com/?referrer_id=9115590Ai Transcription Tool: Castmagic https://get.castmagic.io/ugrmjjrt8ofjFor Email I recently switched to Beehiiv https://www.beehiiv.com?via=Amy-Stonebefore that I used Kit. Books I like and books written by show guests on Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/lists/podcast-guest-authors