In this soul-stirring episode of the Green Living Now Podcast, Amy Todisco sits down with Cindy Olson, founder of the Natural Health Collaborative, who was raised with a rare and beautiful gift: earth-based wisdom passed down through generations.
Cindy shares:
• How eating flowers as a child shaped her connection to nature
• Why Bokashi composting could change how cities manage food waste
• What indigenous cultures understand about environmental balance
• The hidden costs of convenience — and what it’s really doing to our health
• How collaboration — not competition — is key to healing our world
💚 This conversation is more than a wake-up call — it’s a hopeful invitation.
Cindy offers insight, inspiration, and real steps we can take to create a healthier, more sustainable future—starting right where we are.
Tune in and reconnect with the wisdom that’s been waiting for us all along.
00:00 Introduction to Green Living Now Podcast
00:42 Meet Cindy Ann Olson: Embracing Ancient Wisdom
04:28 The Importance of Soil Health
07:44 Innovative Composting Techniques
12:00 The Natural Health Collaborative
18:26 The Impact of Consumerism on Health and Environment
20:44 A Drive Through Changing Landscapes
21:57 Early Environmental Awareness
22:12 Urban Pollution and Nature's Resilience
24:07 Connecting with Nature and Community
28:44 The Importance of Physical and Mental Well-being
35:34 Living in Community and Collaboration
40:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Here's the Natural Health Collaborative's website for the resources mentioned:
https://naturalhealthcollaborative.com/
About Cindy: Creator of the Natural Health Collaborative app, Cindy empowers pain-free holistic wellness with 14-Minute Meal Method, growing and finding plants, crafting natural remedies, and lifestyles.
Cindy Ann Olson, is a passionate master gardener, natural lotion and potion creator, and enthusiastic advocate of living a natural and healthy lifestyle.
With her extensive knowledge in gardening, Cindy propagates plants and edible flowers, makes her own soil, and saves seeds year-round. Her love for the earth extends well beyond her garden. Her true calling lies in assisting individuals who feel exhausted and overwhelmed by their reliance on processed foods.
Through her expertise people discover the 14-minute meal method for quick and nutritious daily, helping them transition to a healthier lifestyle.
As a dedicated home chef and enthusiastic recipe creator Cindy is on a mission to help families eat more nutritious meals without frustration.
#indigenouswisdom #sustainableliving #naturalhealth #greenlivingnow #climatehope
Disclaimer: The views expressed are personal opinions and not medical advice. This content is for educational purposes only.
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