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Welcome to the Rethinking H2O Podcast! In this podcast, we explore the human interactions with water. This includes safe water projects in Africa, water restoration projects on the Great Lakes, and surf therapy for cancer survivors. We explore water trends with entrepreneurs, dive into the best books about water and ultimately; get you rethinking H2O to live your best #BlueMind lifestyle.

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Episodes

  1. Jandy Strong

    #JANDYSTRONG is a story of strength, perseverance and hope. For those of you that do not know Jake Anderson, please enlighten yourself with this podcast to gain some perspective on life and inspiration for the future. In this episode you will learn about Jake's story, his road to recovery and...

  2. Water - Energy Nexus

    What is the water energy nexus and why is it important to you? Well, it’s complicated. But we’re here to break it down. The Alberta Energy - Water Nexus Project provides context into the intricate relationship between water and energy consumption as it pertains to agriculture, industry and…

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  3. Internet of Water - Great Lakes Innovation

    What if we could make our existing infrastructure talk to each other to make our communities more resilient? Faced with a water challenges, a few PHD students from the University of Michigan set out to harness data to solve some of the Great Lakes water challenges. In this podcast, you will hear...

  4. Nature is Medicine in Alaska

    Come explore Nature is Medicine in Alaska with Scott Ramsey. Scott leads the Alaska Outdoor Science School which brings kids into the wild and allows people to experience nature in real life. Located at the end of North America’s longest glacial fjord lies Haines, the Alaska Outdoor Science…

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  5. 'Water is Medicine' in Action! with Bodhi Surf + Yoga

    In this episode of the ReThinking H2O Podcast, we are honored to discuss “Water is Medicine” in action with Travis Bays! Travis started the Bodhi Surf + Yoga camps which are week-long experiential learning vacations in Costa Rica. This includes surfing, yoga, and community and nature immersion to...

  6. Safe Oceans & Sustainable Fisheries - Matthew Merighi

    Let’s talk about the ocean and fisheries. On this episode of the ReThinking H2O Podcast, we discuss with the President of Lazuli advisors Matt Merighi, who is an interdisciplinary expert at the intersection of policy, business, and technology in the international water sector. Matt gives us…

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  7. Adventure Hydrology

    What is hydrology? In short, hydrology is the study of water. Specifically, hydrology looks at how people impact water and how water impacts people. What is adventure? Adventure is an exciting experience that often invokes emotion. What does the intersection of Adventure and Hydrology look like?...

  8. Frictionless Water Transactions

    Did you know that over $15 billion is spent on water infrastructure in the developing world each year and 40% of systems break after 2 years as there is no trackable revenue for maintenance? How do we fix this? eWaterPay strives to solve this problem by offering a pre-payment smart tap that…

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  9. Rethinking Plastic - Shore Buddies

    Let’s talk plastic pollution. What if I told you that there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish by 2050? Unfortunately, due to wasteful human habits, the World Economic Forum predicts that we could overrun our planet with our reliance on plastic convenience. This is why we must urgently...

  10. Isla Urbana - Rain Water Harvesting

    The best solution for a community is the best solution that works for them. Isla Urbana has harnessed the power of rain water harvesting to bring tangible water solutions to the largest city in Mexico, Mexico City. Jennifer White of Isla Urbana tells us about how they have designed an...

  11. Eat Less Water

    What does it mean to ‘Eat Less Water’? Have you ever thought about how much water it actually takes to make the food that we consume? Turns out, it takes a lot of water… Florencia Ramirez, author of Eat Less Water, tells us how her journey towards water conservation initially started in the…

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  12. Water For South Sudan

    The Republic of South Sudan is the world’s youngest and poorest countries in the world. South Sudan’s environment is starkly beautiful but harsh. It has just two seasons: one dramatically wet, the other dry with temperatures often rising above 120°F during both seasons. During the rainy season,...

  13. Water Efficiency in Florida with Deirdre Irwin

    What is the status of water efficiency in Florida? Because Florida experiences some of the highest amounts of rainfall in the United States, this creates a breadth of water opportunities and water challenges for Florida. In this podcast with Deirdre Irwin, the Water Conservation Coordinator at…

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  14. Water Empowerment in Central African Republic - Water For Good

    Many people may think operating an organization in a fragile state like Central African Republic (CAR) is a crazy idea. Yet, Water For Good jumped right into the opportunity. How do you go about tackling water poverty in one of the world’s most forgotten countries? Because there is no “one size...

  15. Katina's Klassroom - Empowerment for Ghana

    Sometimes our purpose in life hits us in the face when we least expect it. When Katina Rankin was going through some of the daily stresses of her normal life as a reporter, she realized she had a calling to do something more in order to help those in need. One night she had an “A-HA” moment to do...

  16. Water, Veterans and Coral Reef - Who is Force Blue

    How is it possible to connect veterans with a mission to protect our oceans? In this podcast, we learn from founder Jim Ritterhoff about how Force Blue unites the community of Special Operations veterans with the world of marine conservation for the betterment of both. We discuss stories of how...

  17. Protecting the Chicago River - Friends of the Chicago River

    Why does the health of the Chicago River matter? Mark Hauser, the Ecology Outreach Manager from the Friends of the Chicago River, gives us context on how the entire ecosystem within Chicago is connected. In this podcast, we will learn about different Friends of The Chicago River initiatives that...

  18. Paying it Forward in Kenya - Just One Africa

    Enjoy a captivating conversation with Amy Churchill, the founder and director of operations of Just One Africa. Amy gives us insight into the vision of Just One Africa which is to inspire the individual to effect change, resulting in thriving communities with access to clean water and with the...

  19. Blue Mind - Wallace J Nichols

    Do you use water on a daily basis? To shower, cook, clean? If yes....you're a water person. Have you ever thought about your relationships with water? Water defines us way more than you ever thought...In this epic podcast we discuss our #BlueMind with author Wallace J Nichols. To learn more visit...

  20. Detecting a Leak - leaky pipes

    Leak detection and awareness. Why is it important? In this episode of the Rethinking H2O podcast, we discuss the significance of proactive leak detection. We learn about why pipes leak in the first place and how water detection technology can help find the problems faster. We dive into the role…

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  21. Swimming in Miracles - Anything is possible

    “The extraordinary becomes possible when you make it impossible to remain ordinary” – Dean Hall Even when it seems you can no longer move forward; Dean Hall shows us that human grit can preserve in the most trying times. Dean Hall is a man of many things: cancer survivor, inspirational role…

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  22. Reversing The Chicago River - Great Lakes Water Wars

    Our first book review of The Great Lakes Water Wars by Peter Annin. In chapter 5 called "Reversing a River", we learn the story of how Chicago reverses the river, largely to benefit its growing population of more than 7 million people today . We discuss the implications of water in Chicago and…

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  23. Keep Elkhart Blue - 16

    Join us in an insightful discussion with the president of Elkhart Lake Improvement Association (ELIA), John Schott. John shines some light into questions such as: What is the Elkhart Lake Improvement Association? What projects is ELIA actively involved in? How does ELIA actually help Keep Elkhart...

  24. Village Drill - Episode 15

    The Village Drill is the most capable manual drill in the world. Engineered to last, the Village Drill was designed with simplicity, transportability, and durability as the guiding principles. With the ability to drill up to 270 feet, and then quickly disassemble and fit in the back of a small...

  25. Shore Buddies - Episode 14

    Enjoy this discussion with Malte, founder of Shore Buddies and $1 For the Ocean. Shore Buddies saves marine life and keeps plastics out of the Oceans. They provide educational context to children about the importance of a healthy ocean and reduce our one-time plastic consumption. Shore-Buddies...

  26. ReThinking H20 Podcast_Recovery on Water_Episode 13

    Today on the show we have Jeannine Love, who is an active member of Recovery on Water. Recovery on Water is a rowing team that gives survivors of breast cancer the unique opportunity to interact with fellow survivors on the water and become active participants in their recovery. Jeannine walks us...

  27. ReThinking H20 Podcast_National Clean Water Colective_Episode 12

    Today on the show we have Syrah Scott who is the founder of the National Clean Water collective. Syrah is an engineer by training who by fate, found her way in the world of water. After hearing news stories about the water crisis in Flint Michigan and seeing little action to solve the problem…

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  28. ReThinking H20 Podcast_Miranda and Baptise Paul_Episode 11

    Today on the show we have Miranda and Baptise Paul. Miranda and Paul are both authors by trade with a passion to educate and help make the world a better place. Miranda is a native of Green Bay that has always had a passion for water, writing a children’s book called Water is Water. Baptiste is a...

  29. ReThinking H20 Podcast_Wells Bring Hope_Episode 10

    Welcome to the Rethinking H20 podcast. Today on the show we have Barbara Goldberg, who worked in the corporate world for over 25 years and, through fate, found her way into the non profit sector. Barbara is now the Founder & CEO of Wells Bring Hope, an organization that brings safe water to the...

  30. ReThinking H2O Podcast_Newsha Ajami_Episode 9

    Welcome to the Rethinking H20 podcast. Today on the show we have Newsha K. Ajami, who is the director of Urban Water Policy with Stanford University’s Water in the West program. Newsha is a thought leader in the water space with a decorated academic background and degrees from University of…

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  31. Alliance for Great Lakes_Episode 8

    Hello everyone and welcome to the rethinking H20 podcast. Today on the show we have Sheyda Esnaashari. Sheyda leads public policy at the Alliance for the Great Lakes. Her main focus surrounds the issue of Asian carp threatening the Great Lakes of America. After spending time in Kenya on Lake...

  32. UpTopAcres Podcast

    A discussion between Up Top Acres CEO Kristof Grina and Kevin Sofen about the evolution of roof top farming. Up Top Acres is reimagining what a farm looks like. We grow food on roofs - converting underutilized spaces into productive farmland and environmental safeguards. We create spaces for...

  33. Tanzania Day One Updates

    A quick update after our first day of installation in the field. Through our efforts we installed a solar powered water treatment system, pump and bottling system.

  34. Yuhme_Wristsponsible_podcast - 10:17:17, 2.46 PM

    Kevin Sofen sits down with Alex Nash of Yuhme to talk about the worlds most eco-friendly reusable water bottle. Yuhme works with Water for Good to bring safe water solutions in the Central African Republic. Stay tuned to learn about the upcoming partnership between Wristsponsible and Yuhme.

  35. Wake Lyfe - Best Lyfe

    Why do you love water? Wakeboard aficionado Declan Sofen and Wristponsible founder Kevin Sofen give some insight to #WakeLyfe. Why are water sports so special? Why are we happier by the water? Learn how your #BlueMind can be unlocked with a water activity.

  36. Wristsponsible Origins

    In our first podcast we highlight the origins of wristsponsible, the reason why it started and what is ahead. In the series of these podcast we will rethink the way we approach water .

  37. Day of Dogs Podcast

    An exciting collaboration between day of the dogs and Wristsponsible. It is amazing how a little bit of money, collaboration and a lot of soul can go a long way. $5 of each sale will go towards Day of the Dogs to help bring a voice to the helpless dogs.

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Welcome to the Rethinking H2O Podcast! In this podcast, we explore the human interactions with water. This includes safe water projects in Africa, water restoration projects on the Great Lakes, and surf therapy for cancer survivors. We explore water trends with entrepreneurs, dive into the best books about water and ultimately; get you rethinking H2O to live your best #BlueMind lifestyle.

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