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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Planet Pulse Pacific episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Planet Pulse Pacific for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Planet Pulse Pacific episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Dr Angela Egan - Health Inequities in Our Community

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05/15/22 • 50 min

Dr Angela Egan is a trained GP, now working in a highly specialised team undertaking major heart and lung surgery in Townsville. Angela is a passionate advocate of lifestyle medicine, health equity and climate action in her community. In fact, her determination for stronger changes in these areas has motivated Dr Egan to run as an independent candidate in the upcoming Australian federal election.
Angela discusses the health and social issues facing regional, rural and remote areas and we learn more about Cardiovascular Disease and Rheumatic Heart Disease in Australia, noting the high Indigenous burden, which necessitates urgent and transformational change.
In this episode we discuss:
• Angela’s background; from a career in the army to medicine, and now running for politics!
• Her passion for preventative and lifestyle medicine principles and her work in the community encouraging this
• Multiple factors that contribute to the health disparities still seen between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, and how we work towards closing that gap
• Heart health primer: An overview on the prevention, treatment and management of both Cardiovascular Disease and Rheumatic Heart Disease
• Food insecurity in rural and remote areas
• The impacts of climate change on the social and environmental determinants of health
• Angela’s motivations for standing for the federal election and her policy priorities
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Amy Taylor & Chris Huriwai - Milked: White Lies in Dairy Land

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10/24/21 • 44 min

Amy Taylor is an award-winning filmmaker and the owner of Ahimsa Films and Chris Huriwai is a vegan advocate, a world champion unicyclist and an extreme sportsman. Together they make up part of the phenomenal team behind the new documentary Milked, a feature documentary that exposes the whitewash of New Zealand’s multi-billion dollar dairy industry.
This Documentary follows Chris’s journey around Aotearoa, as he discovers the reality of the kiwi dairy farming fairy-tale and offers up potential solutions for a different way forward - one that would benefit animals, humans and the planet.
In this episode we discuss:
• Amy and Chris’s respective backgrounds and how they found themselves working together on this project
• Other members of the ‘dream team’ involved in the making of Milked; Peter Eastwood, Suzy Amis Cameron and Keegan Kuhn
• The explosion of Aotearoa’s dairy industry, the huge environmental impact of current farming practices and the political and economic strength of the industry
• The inspiration behind Milked, the filming process and the challenges of shooting on a shoe-string budget
• The unfortunate hesitancy of the dairy industry to participate in the documentary
• The key messages Amy and Chris want viewers to walk away with, after watching the film
• The potential alternatives New Zealand can transition to
• The relevance of this documentary to other countries outside of New Zealand
• The Milked premiere on 6th November and other upcoming viewing options
• And a lot more!
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Dr Malcolm Mackay & Jenny Cameron - Melbourne Lifestyle Medicine

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09/12/21 • 53 min

Dr Malcolm Mackay and Jenny Cameron are two of the pioneers of the plant-based movement in Australasia. Malcolm is a GP and board-certified lifestyle medicine practitioner and Jenny is a nutritionist, wellness coach and research librarian. Together they offer consultations, group education programs and resources through the website Whole Foods Plant Based Health.
Recently, along with Dietitian Dr Peter Johnston, Jenny and Malcolm have launched their new Endeavour; Melbourne Lifestyle Medicine. Their flagship 10-week program is the first of its kind in Australia and provides participants with the knowledge and skills they need for real and lasting change.
In this episode we discuss:
• Jenny and Malcolm’s respective backgrounds and what inspired the transition to a plant-based lifestyle for them both
• Transition strategies for people wanting to adopt a whole foods plant-based diet
• The importance of focusing on what’s being added in, rather than focusing on what’s being removed
• Potential pitfalls and nutrition tips for athletes to be aware of when changing their diet
• Understanding the principles of calorie density for weight control and meeting nutrient needs
• Being aware of appropriate portion sizes to avoid inadequate caloric intake on a plant-based diet
• Whole Foods Plant Based Health and the resources offered under the umbrella of Plant Based Health Australia
• Melbourne Lifestyle Medicine, which expands on other domains of lifestyle medicine in addition to nutrition
• What will be on offer with their 10-week lifestyle medicine program and the expected benefits
• Useful resources and tips for a smooth transition to a whole food plant-based diet, including Whole Food Plant Based on $5 A Day
• Upcoming events and immersion programs
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Dr Martyn Williamson - Plant-Based Nutrition for Metabolic Health

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05/02/21 • 66 min

Dr Martyn Williamson is a General Practitioner from Alexandra in Central Otago, achieving the honour of New Zealand’s Plant-Based Practitioner of the Year in 2019. In addition to his GP work, Martyn is a senior lecturer in the department of general practice and rural health at the University of Otago, is co-founder of Lifestrong Health with his wife Liz, and is a committee member of Evidence Based Eating NZ.
After discovering the countless benefits of lifestyle medicine and plant-based nutrition, Martyn changed his approach to practice, integrating these strategies into his work, helping countless people lead healthier, happier lives by preventing, treating and reversing lifestyle-related conditions.
In this episode we discuss:
• Martyn’s frustration with the limitations of standard medicine and his journey to embracing lifestyle medicine and wholefood plant-based nutrition
• The important difference between simply managing disease symptoms and actually treating the root cause of disease through lifestyle changes
• Understanding motivations for change and various intervention strategies for adopting a whole food plant-based diet – the benefits and potential pitfalls of the different approaches
• Coaching young cyclists and ensuring they’re eating sufficiently; and dispelling the need for additional protein
• The proven benefits of the Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP)
• Upcoming CHIP programmes in the Central Otago area
• Future plans for Martyn and Liz in their business Lifestrong Health
• The opportunity to join Martyn and Liz on a health retreat at Aro Hā just outside of Queenstown
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Professor Alan Brent - Sustainable Energy Systems

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03/21/21 • 77 min

Professor Alan Brent is Chair in Sustainable Energy Systems at the School of Engineering and Computer Science, Victoria University of Wellington. Alan also holds the position of Extraordinary Professor at Stellenbosch University and is an executive committee member for The Sustainability Society, NZ.
His research interests encompass engineering management and sustainable systems, and as an expert in systems thinking, Alan brings a wealth of knowledge to this conversation as we discuss the various pros and cons of the current renewable energy options.
As always, things are not quite as straight forward as they first appear - renewable energies aren’t always sustainable options. So, should we all be putting solar panels on our roofs and buying Teslas? Take a listen to find out! We hope this episode helps our listeners become more critical, mindful consumers.
In this episode we discuss:
• Alan’s background and journey from engineering to sustainable energy systems
• Renewable energy – what it means, what role it currently plays and where we are headed
• The importance of systems thinking approach
• Alternative energy options and the potential benefits and pitfalls of each
• Storage issues of sustainable energy systems
• Electric vehicles vs conventional vehicles vs hybrids – what’s the better choice?
• Renewable energies vs habit change
• Solutions into the future
We hope you enjoy this important conversation and would love to hear your feedback! Be sure to tag @TheLentilIntervention and help us reach more people by liking, reviewing, subscribing and sharing this episode with your friends and family.
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Geoff Reid, Nature Photographer and Environmentalist

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11/22/20 • 37 min

Geoff Reid is a passionate environmental activist, nature photographer and content creator based in Aotearoa. Geoff uses his skills as a visual communicator to advocate for forest and water restoration, pest management and increased biodiversity.
Geoff is only a one-man band, and to-date has been running on a shoe-string budget, yet he has still been able to achieve so much through his hard work, dedication and effective advocacy. A phenomenal human. His latest campaign brings awareness to the intensive winter grazing that takes place in New Zealand. You can also view some of Geoff’s work and footage on his YouTube account.
In this episode we cover:
• Geoff’s background, his passion for the environment and his evolution to environmental activist
• His involvement in forest and water advocacy and pest management
• Intensive winter grazing – what it is, why it’s done and how it is a big environmental and ethical problem
• Intensive horticulture – it’s not just animal agriculture that poses an issues
• Deforestation in New Zealand – the scale, causes and consequences
• Effective advocacy – The success of the ‘Choose Clean Water’ campaign by reframing the issue and messaging
• A way forward – the problem with greenwashing, the need for strong leadership and what we as individuals can do
• Future projects!
Geoff really is able to achieve a lot, while working with so little. There are big plans in the pipeline, but in order to action some of these ideas Geoff needs more funding. If you would like to support his work or to simply find out more about his important work please visit Geoff’s Patreon.
Geoff's latest campaign is for Pāmu farms to stop intensive winter grazing and you can sign this petition to do your part.
We hope you enjoy this inspiring conversation and would love to hear your feedback! Be sure to tag @TheLentilIntervention and help us reach more people by liking, reviewing, subscribing and sharing this episode with your friends and family.

Gerard Wedderburn-Bisshop, Principal Scientist

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07/22/20 • 63 min

Gerard Wedderburn-Bisshop is the Executive Director of World Preservation Foundation. He worked until mid-2010 as Principal Scientist with the Queensland Government Department of Environment and Resources Management Remote Sensing Centre, where he witnessed 4% of the world's deforestation for over 20 years. Following 37 years with federal and state government, Gerard is now engaged in communicating environmental issues such as deforestation, land degradation and biodiversity loss, and is full of optimism that together humanity and our natural environment have a bright future.

In this episode we discuss:
• Gerard’s background work monitoring deforestation.
• Australia’s disastrous land clearing rates, and what’s really driving this.
• Queensland deforestation and its impact on the Great Barrier Reef.
• Key planetary boundaries, including those we have already overstepped.
• The contribution of animal agriculture to climate change.
• Gerard’s work with NGO Beyond Zero Emissions.
• His involvement in the upcoming documentary and associated book Eating Our Way To Extinction.
This one covers some really vital issues and the consequences of not addressing these concerns soon are quite dire.

The Lentil Express - Diet And Agriculture Q&A

Planet Pulse Pacific

12/05/21 • 35 min

This episode is a dedicated Q&A show, following on from Ben and Emma’s presentation at the Doctors For The Environment (DEA) 2021 conference, where they discussed food solutions for planetary health.
If you haven’t already done so, it makes sense to listen to Season 2 Episode 44 before diving into this one, as there you will be able to listen to the presentation recording in full. We had some fantastic questions on the day, with a few more sent in from our wonderful listeners, and we cover them as best we can here!
We discuss the following topics:
• Food waste and where this mostly occurs along the paddock to pantry journey
• Regenerative agriculture vs plant-based diets
• Fantastic fungi!...The health and environmental benefits of mushrooms
• How to transition to plant-based diets if you have health issues
• Key actions individuals can take to enhance planetary health
• The 9 most commonly consumed plant foods
• Sources of B12 on a plant-based diet
• Sources of Iron on a plant-based diet
• Tips for approaching a FODMAP diet as a plant-based eater – more information can be found in this article
• And the big question – if we can stay within planetary boundaries by changing our food systems
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Peri Zee - Degrowth For Connected Communities

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10/22/23 • 57 min

Peri Zee is an urban planner and sustainable transport professional working towards more inclusive and connected communities that are supported to live good lives within planetary boundaries. Peri is head of mobility at Pollock Consulting Limited and was previously the climate action pathway lead and healthy city design lead at Hutt City Council.
Peri covers some essential topics in this episode, discussing the concepts of planetary boundaries and degrowth, and the importance of public transport in connecting our communities while providing a pathway to a more sustainable future. Peri leaves us with some inspiring words about becoming our own changemakers – the more people that see the big picture and act on it, the greater the transformation will be, and there is a role for everyone.
In this episode, we discuss:

Peri’s background and passion for a sustainable future
The important concept of planetary boundaries
How a degrowth approach could help us live within safe planetary boundaries
The fallacy of green growth
Acknowledging the importance of technology while adhering to degrowth principles
Achieving an equitable transition to degrowth
New Zealand’s public transport crisis
Building community trust to ensure more successful public transport projects in future
The importance of bike and footpaths, and public transport access in urban areas
The sprawling cities of Australia and New Zealand vs the 15-minute city concept
‘Keep cup smugness’ vs advocating for effective change individually and as a community

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Summer Wright - Food Sovereignty and Tikanga Māori

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07/10/22 • 42 min

Summer Wright (Ngāti Maniapoto, Pākehā) is a dietitian, Co-Convenor of OraTaiao, and current PhD candidate at Massey University. Passionate about food sovereignty and social justice issues, Summer’s PhD will investigate the social and economic opportunities for Māori businesses in plant-based foods, under the umbrella of the Future Foods Catalyst Programme.
Her research will also assess overseas demand for these products and generate insights for alternative land-use decisions for Māori businesses and landowners. Summer’s research will help carve a path forward, moving us towards a brighter future – one where food systems aren’t so exploitative of people, planet or animals!
In this conversation we discuss:
• Summer’s background and interest in nutrition
• Motivation behind Summer’s PhD thesis; ‘Unique Value Proposition of Māori Plant-based Foods’
• How Summer’s research aligns with Tikanga Māori
• Land as vital to Māori prosperity and history of land alienating policies
• Key concerns regarding consumer choice of plant-based proteins
• The need to better integrate education around sustainable food systems into the nutrition and dietetic curriculum
• The disconnect between food system intensification and impact on planetary health
• Opportunities for plant-based foods to foster social and environmental justice
• Summer’s role as co-convenor of Ora Taiao; NZ Climate and Health Council
• Summer’s hope for the future
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How many episodes does Planet Pulse Pacific have?

Planet Pulse Pacific currently has 141 episodes available.

What topics does Planet Pulse Pacific cover?

The podcast is about Nutrition, Vegan, Environment, Wellness, Earth Sciences, Climate Change, Podcasts and Science.

What is the most popular episode on Planet Pulse Pacific?

The episode title 'The Lentil Express - Reflections' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Planet Pulse Pacific?

The average episode length on Planet Pulse Pacific is 55 minutes.

How often are episodes of Planet Pulse Pacific released?

Episodes of Planet Pulse Pacific are typically released every 13 days, 22 hours.

When was the first episode of Planet Pulse Pacific?

The first episode of Planet Pulse Pacific was released on Apr 4, 2020.

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