Katana's Corner
Monthly Reflections from Katana Abbott
EARTH DAY 50 YEARS AGO
AND TODAY!
"Our Earth does not need saving, we do. And we must save ourselves."
– Nadine Clopton
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Every year on April 22, people around the planet celebrate Earth Day, the annual anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. It's been over 50 years since this movement began. Do you remember what the world was like back then?
I live in Michigan about 45 miles north of Detroit, and I still remember that back in 1969, the Rouge River was so polluted that it literally burst into flames. This was a result of over 150 years of the industrial revolution gone wild with no restrictions.
Back then Americans were driving massive automobiles while industries belched out smoke and sludge without fear. I remember driving downtown to Detroit with a continual haze of smog hanging over the city. People just thought, "That's the way it is." But not everyone was so complacent. People around the country were becoming fed up, and something needed to happen that would catch their attention in a big way.
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7 STEPS TO TRANSFORM APATHY INTO ACTION ON EARTH DAY |
By Nadine Clopton, SWT Guest
What if we didn’t have to fight against climate change? Fighting is exhausting. By choosing to look through the positive lens of our collective healing, there is an endless wellspring through which we can resource energy to not only take action, but to sustain it.
What if, instead of fighting… we focused on healing? On balancing? On remembering?
In mainstream narratives around climate change, we truly do not give Mother Earth enough credit for the masterful balancing act she has cultivated over billions of years.
This Earth Day & beyond…
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REGENERATIVE HEALTHCARE: LINKING SOIL HEALTH & HUMAN HEALTH |
By Nadine Clopton, SWT Guest
Healthcare and agriculture, while inextricably linked, have sat in separate siloes for far too long.
Both sectors share a common set of challenges— the pervasive use of antibiotics and other synthetic inputs, a symptoms-based approach to addressing problems, and disconnection from being part of a much greater whole.
Yet many solutions to their shared challenges are also held in common— focusing on promoting biodiversity in both the soil and gut microbiomes, taking a root-cause approach, and looking at an individual or a farm as part of a much greater whole.
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REGENERATIVE FARMING IS THE FUTURE
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AMY SAPOLA
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Join Amy and Katana as they discuss:
- What is regenerative farming and why it is important to both the environment and our health.
- Why eating the rainbow is more important than a singular "superfood.”
- Simple tips for reducing wasted food.
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HEALING THE PLANET AND PEOPLE FROM THE ROOTS UP
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NADINE CLOPTON
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Join Nadine and Katana as they discuss:
- The importance of regenerative organic agriculture.
- How human health is interconnected with soil health.
- How we have arrived at the climate crisis, and how we can collectively reimagine a more hopeful path forward.
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CHECK OUT LAST MONTH'S SMART WOMEN TALK GUESTS:
Jill Harris and Michelle Fanroy, shared why women's empowerment needs to start with young women and the importance of mentoring.
Dr. Arin Reeves shared how women can take charge of their lives and reduce stress.
Check these and other Smart Women Talk episodes on Smart Women TV! And don't forget to WATCH, LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!
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TOILET PAPER CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO THE ENVIRONMENT
You may not realize it, but the toilet paper in your bathroom likely comes from some of the most important—and threatened—forests in the world. In fact, Procter & Gamble is driving the devastation of one of the last great forests on earth to produce Charmin —made out of 100 percent virgin forest fiber.
Learn how the toilet paper you choose can make a difference from The National Resources Defense Council!
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BECOME A
ONE TREE PLANTED
TREE AMBASSADOR
It takes a village to save the planet. Become a One Tree Planted Tree Ambassador and join a network of passionate people who aren't afraid to get a bit dirty for a good cause!
Sign up today to receive tips for keeping things green and inspiring others.
Their Tree Ambassador guide will help you organize, fund, and lead your own local tree planting initiative!
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ABOUT KATANA AND
Over ten years ago, Katana Abbott started Smart Women's Empowerment, a nonprofit online resource center where she hosts Smart Women Talk with over a million subscribers and leads free online courses at our Smart Women's Academy.
As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Retirement Income Coach, and founder of The Midlife Millionaire ® Solution, her mission for the last 30 years has been to inspire women to take charge of their lives and finances. She believes it's never too early to plan for expected and unexpected events like retirement, encore careers, moving abroad, or preparing for long-term care. To learn more and to connect with Katana, visit www.katanaabbott.com.
The Smart Women's Empowerment is a project of United Charitable, a registered 501(c)3 public charity EIN 20-4286082. Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
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