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The Green Mind

Leander Lacy

33 episodes

8 months ago

Join Leander as he catches up with Elizabeth Schuster, discussing her journey as an environmental economist, the evolution of her consulting work, and the changing landscape of environmental economics. They explore the importance of relationship-building in conservation, the challenges of implementing equity in environmental work, and the need for sharing lessons learned in the field. Episode Highlights: [00:01:00] - Elizabeth's personal update and reflections on family changes [00:04:00] - ...

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Join Leander as he catches up with Elizabeth Schuster, discussing her journey as an environmental economist, the evolution of her consulting work, and the changing landscape of environmental economics. They explore the importance of relationship-building in conservation, the challenges of implementing equity in environmental work, and the need for sharing lessons learned in the field. Episode Highlights: [00:01:00] - Elizabeth's personal update and reflections on family changes [00:04:00] - ...

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The Green Mind

Evolving Environmental Economics: A Conversation with Elizabeth Schuster

Join Leander as he catches up with Elizabeth Schuster, discussing her journey as an environmental economist, the evolution of her consulting work, and the changing landscape of environmental economics. They explore the importance of relationship-building in conservation, the challenges of implementing equity in environmental work, and the need for sharing lessons learned in the field. Episode Highlights: [00:01:00] - Elizabeth's personal update and reflections on family changes [00:04:00] - ...

8 months ago

40 minutes

The Green Mind

Reconnecting with Nature and Community: A Conversation with Jason Swann

Join Leander as he catches up with Jason Swann, discussing personal growth, conservation work, and the challenges facing outdoor education and recreation providers. They explore the importance of reconnecting with nature, addressing inequities in access to green spaces, and the role of advocacy in creating change. Episode Highlights: [00:01:00] - Jason's current roles and work in conservation [00:03:00] - Leander's experience at an eco dharma retreat [00:09:00] - Discussion on ancestry work ...

9 months ago

44 minutes

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Advancing Inclusivity in Conservation: A Conversation with Nikki Cox

Join Leander as he catches up with Nikki Cox, discussing her evolving role in inclusivity within the U.S. Forest Service, the challenges of returning to work after time away, and the importance of creating inclusive spaces in conservation. They explore the complexities of equity in public lands management and the need for holistic approaches to community engagement. Episode Highlights: [00:01:00] - Nikki's new role as regional inclusivity social scientist [00:04:00] - Discussion on the impor...

9 months ago

46 minutes

The Green Mind

Reconnecting with Roots and Nature: A Conversation with Dani Reyes-Acosta

Join Leander as he talks with Dani Reyes-Acosta, an athlete, visual storyteller, and strategic advisor. They explore themes of ancestry, identity, and the complexities of the conservation movement, discussing how to reconnect with one's roots and address trauma in environmental spaces. Episode Highlights: [00:01:00] - Introduction to Dani Reyes-Acosta and her background [00:04:00] - Discussion on ancestral travel and reconnecting with heritage [00:09:00] - Leander shares his experience with ...

10 months ago

58 minutes

The Green Mind

Transformative Change and Global Solutions: A Conversation with Dr. Paul Zeitz

Join Leander as he talks with Dr. Paul Zeitz, a physician, epidemiologist, andauthor, about his journey from medical professional to global advocate. They explore the interconnectedness of human wellbeing and environmental outcomes, discussing Paul's work on global health crises, climate change, and sustainable development goals.Episode Highlights:[00:01:00] - Introduction to Dr. Paul Zeitz and his background[00:02:00] - Paul's memory of experiencing nature with his family in Zambia[00:05:00]...

10 months ago

43 minutes

The Green Mind

Building Community and Fostering Inclusivity: A Conversation with Parker McMullen-Bushman

Join Leander as he reconnects with Parker McMullen-Bushman, discussing thechallenges of managing a multi-generational household, the importance of community building in social justice work, and the ongoing efforts to create more inclusive spaces in conservation and outdoor recreation.Episode Highlights:[00:02:00] - Parker discusses the challenges of managing a nine-person household[00:04:00] - Conversation about ADHD and its impact on daily tasks[00:09:00] - Parker introduces herself and her ...

11 months ago

38 minutes

The Green Mind

Reflecting on Season 4 and the State of Conservation

Join Leander as he introduces Season 4 of The Green Mind Podcast, reflectingon the past two years, the current state of conservation, and the themes that emerged during this season's interviews. He discusses the importance of addressing trauma, healing, and the need for systemic change in the environmental field.Episode Highlights:[00:02:56] - Introduction to Season 4 and Leander's background[00:01:24] - Leander's commitment to uplift communities and make conservation moreequitable[00:02:35] ...

11 months ago

16 minutes

The Green Mind

Leander wraps up Season 3 and talks about the future of The Green Mind Podcast. Support his journey in bringing this podcast to listeners into the future. Episode Highlights: 1:15: Date of Season 41:50: Helping The Green Mind3:20: Dr. Paul Zeitz4:45: Utilizing Funds for The Green Mind5:25: Other ways to helpLinks: Support: https://www.thegreenmindpodcast.com/support

3 years ago

7 minutes

The Green Mind

DEI in Natural Resource Departments

Professor Leander Lacy connects with Dr. Rickey Frierson to discuss the academic institutions that are producing the future leaders in natural resources. Dr. Frierson is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Colorado State University. They discuss navigating natural resources departments and integrating DEI for faculty and staff. Episode Highlights: 4:35 - Recruiting diverse students/talent17:12 - When you are not the DEI expert23:57 - Dr. Frierson’s journey into natur...

3 years ago

47 minutes

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Environmental Justice, Law, and Water

Leander connects with an old friend, Veronica Oakler, from his undergrad program in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation at the University of Florida. Go Gators! They take a journey through their careers and tackle some very difficult conversations around environmental justice.Episode Highlights: 3:56: Wildlife Conservation and Law in Florida7:51: Love of Florida Black Bears18:39: Clean Water for North Carolina 21:02: Environmental Justice34:28: Getting Policies on the Agenda40:24: Get...

3 years ago

54 minutes

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Diversifying Perspectives for Water Conservation

Leander meets up with Blake Osborn to talk about a great program happening at Colorado State University attempting to get more voices into the water conservation world. Listen in as they tackle some difficult conversations. Episode Highlights: 3:40 - Colorado State University Water Program11:15 - Bringing diverse perspectives into water conservation17:41 - Diversifying your Conference Attendees19:48 - Water Rights in Colorado28:19 - Benefits of the programLinks Mentioned: www.l...

3 years ago

39 minutes

The Green Mind

The System Called Conservation

Leander meets Grace Anderson for the first time and they unpack the conservation field and the various impacts the system has on all people. Grace is very interested in social justice, conservation principles, and healing through nature. Follow this interesting conversation as they both take a tour around the social construct we call conservation.Episode Highlights: 3:37 - Grace’s Conservation Career09:37 - Identity Erasure in Conservation15:21 - The Show Pose19:25 - Finding Peace and So...

3 years ago

43 minutes

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Meet the Commissioners

Leander talks to local Commissioners Adam (Colorado Parks and Wildlife) and Nanjappa (Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission) as they explore what it means to be a commissioner and the importance of every citizen to engage in the decision being made about their natural resources. They also have deep conversations about justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion means in the world of Commissioners. Episode Highlights: 5:05: Commissioner Gordon from Batman14:12: Oil and Gas vs Pa...

3 years ago

50 minutes

The Green Mind

Ep. 3 Land Ownership and Food Justice

Leander catches up with another friend from his old graduate program: Conservation Leadership Masters Program at Colorado State University. Leander finds out what Dr. Adam Calo has been doing since his graduate school days and explores the future of sustainable agriculture and land ownership globally. Episode Highlights: 6:33: Working outside of the United States8:42: Transition from individual to community land ownership in Scotland18:24: Is the current agricultural system fl...

3 years ago

43 minutes

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Diversifying the Conservation Field

Join Leander as he discusses the pathway to conservation with a Black conservationist named Diquan. Leander and Diquan share stories about navigating a conservation career and engaging with their own communities about the topic of conservation. Episode Highlights: 3:33 - Finding your love for nature9:43 - Introducing your family to Yellowstone 16:43 - Leander’s switch into conservation 23:34 - Working at The Triangle Land Conservancy28:17 - Working with diverse communitie...

3 years ago

38 minutes

The Green Mind

Academic Institutions and Conservation

Join Leander as he discusses the North Carolina State University’s contribution to raising the next generation of conservationists through this conversation with Dean Myron Floyd of the College of Natural Resources. They discuss Dean Floyd’s background, state of research at his university today, and the future of conservation. Episode Highlights: 9:31 - Being one of few in undergrad15:39 - Transition to the Conservation Field 20:08 - Being the Dean of the College of Natural Res...

3 years ago

41 minutes

The Green Mind

Fireside Chat with Lacy Consulting Services

Join Leander as he talks with his employees about the future of conservation’s organizational culture. Leander is creating the future of conservation and he invites you to the healing space that is possible in conservation. Episode Highlights: 2:30 - Introducing Staff20:14 - Discussing Mental Health 39:12 - Discussing Social Justice at Work 40:39 - Transparency in Salary53:16 - Strength-Based CultureLinks Mentioned: www.lacyconsultingservices.com www.kiteanddartgroup.com

3 years ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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Grace, Strength, and Resilience

Leander meets the amazing storyteller Regina Lopez Whiteskunk from the mountain Ute tribe. They talk about the rollercoaster of identity empowerment and how being Ute plays a strong role in Regina's current life working with a conservancy land trust. Regina played a role in the governmental designation of Bears Ears and we discuss the rollercoaster of fighting for what you believe in. Episode Highlights:6:00 - Bears Ears Intertribal Coalition12:45 - Asking for grace17:25 - Taking back po...

4 years ago

44 minutes

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Power of a Conservation Network

Leander Lacy catches up with his old colleague and friend Cristina Lasch to talk about the powerful Conservation Coaches Network. They discuss the history of the network and the powerful benefit it has to conservation groups around the world. They also discuss how an infusion of JEDI principles would create a global impact for communities where conservation groups work. Episode Highlights:2:30 - What is CCNET?9:33 - Why engage with the CCNET listserv?12:39 - Evolution of the Conservation...

4 years ago

46 minutes

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Environmental and Social Justice: Blurring the Lines

Leander meets for the first time the amazing Estephanie. A wonderful recommendation from Crystal Egli. Listen in on this budding friendship as they tackle the intersection of environmental and social justice. Estephanie is a powerful communicator and has a way of helping to connection your mind, heart, and soul to the work we are doing in the environmental space. You may want to be in a meditative state when you listen to this podcast. Enjoy! Episode Highlights:12:55: True Systems Change...

4 years ago

39 minutes