Mama Earth Talk
What happens when you wear your own trash for 30 days? You start a podcast. Welcome to Mama Earth Talk, where sustainability advocate Mariska Nell—with a Master’s in Sustainable Design and additional postgraduate studies in Environmental Science—shares honest conversations with changemakers creating real impact around the world. From zero waste to climate optimism, this podcast offers practical tips, real-life stories, and no-fluff advice to help you live more sustainably—without the overwhelm. Whether you’re just eco-curious or deep into your journey, Mama Earth Talk dives into the three pillars of sustainability—environmental, social, and economic—with inspiring guests like ocean legend Dr. Sylvia Earle, zero-waste pioneer Bea Johnson, activist Rob Greenfield, and many more. With over 190 episodes and new ones every Monday, you’ll find guidance, inspiration, and a whole lot of hope to reduce your waste, live consciously, and feel good about your impact. Because Mama Earth has a voice—and it’s us, Crazy Birds.
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In this special episode, I’m hitting pause—not on the podcast, but on the journey—to say thank you. From the very first episode to now, over 180 episodes later, Mama Earth Talk has grown into something far greater than I ever imagined… and it’s all thanks to you—our amazing guests, loyal listeners, generous collab
Mama Earth Talk: Real Stories, Honest Advice & a Greener Way Forward – Why Mama Earth Talk? What to Expect & How You’ll Be Inspired [Trailer]
Hello and welcome to Mama Earth Talk—a podcast for busy, eco-curious individuals and businesses who want to make a real difference, live a little lighter on the planet... and do it all without the pressure to be perfect. I’m Mariska Nell, Founder and host of Mama Earth Talk and Tails and Tones. With a background in Env
194: Is Coldplay’s Eco-Tour the Real Deal or Just Greenwashing? A Deep Dive into Sustainable Touring
In this episode of Mama Earth Talk, Mariska explores Coldplay's sustainability efforts during their world tour. She discusses the band's commitment to reducing carbon emissions, innovative solutions for sustainable touring, and the importance of transparency in their environmental claims. The episode highlights how Col
In this episode, we celebrate the incredible life and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall — world-renowned primatologist, environmentalist, and lifelong advocate for animals and the planet. During this very special episode, we reflect on her 91st birthday and share highlights from a rare and personal interview I had the honor o
192: Plugging the Past, Protecting the Future: Curtis Shuck on Fixing Abandoned Wells
In this episode, we talk to Curtis Shuck. He is the Founder and Chairman of the Well-Done Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to tackling the environmental challenges posed by the millions of orphaned and abandoned oil and gas wells. During this episode we dig deep into the scale of the issue, the environm
In this episode, we talk to Thom Norman. He is trailblazer in the fight against factory farming and the founder of FarmKind—the first organization to use research-backed insights from GivingMultiplier.org to address this critical issue. FarmKind helps donors maximize their impact by splitting contributions between expe
