Earth Day is April 22, 2025

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As many followers of the Wellness Connections podcast know, I am a strong advocate for Climate Action and Climate Change.

The theme for Earth Day 2025 OUR POWER, OUR PLANET, promises to engage communities and individuals in meaningful actions for environmental preservation. This year marks the 55th Anniversary of Earth Day, a milestone that highlights the ongoing importance of collective efforts toward a sustainable future.

Earth Day serves as a reminder of the impact we can have when we come together to protect our planet. Various activities, events, and initiatives are being organized, offering numerous opportunities for individuals to get involved in their local communities. From participating in clean-up drives to planting trees or advocating for policies that support environmental sustainability, there are countless ways to contribute.

To learn more about how you can actively participate in Earth Day 2025, and for detailed information on events, educational materials, and how you can make a difference in your own way. Click the links below and join the global movement for a healthier planet.

Earth Day: The Official Site | EARTHDAY.ORG
https://www.earthday.org/earth-hub/

Quiz
https://www.earthday.org/earth-hub/#quiz
Factsheet
https://www.earthday.org/earth-hub/#factsheet
Volunteer
https://chpc-nyc.org/events/earth-day-volunteering-and-celebration

FYI
https://earth.org/

All the best for our Planet !

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY – MARCH 8, 2025

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FYI – Hearing Apps

BLACK TECH COMPANIES, FOODWASTE and CLIMATE CHANGE

Happy Black History Month!
You know I always have News You Can Use :).

I am happy to report that the list of Black Owned Tech Companies by PC Magazine, has a company that also focuses on Food Crisis and Climate Change, which is one of my main 2025 themes for my Judith Guerra Wellness Connections podcast and focus for my various blog post. Look at the link below – and then help yourself to viewing the videos!

All the best in Wellness!

Climate Change Actions to Reduce Food Waste

In Episode #74 of Judith Guerra Wellness Connections podcast, I focus on various ways that we as individuals can improve our relationship to our responsibility to assist in alleviating some of the things that contribute to climate change. Below is a brief summary of the topics discussed.
My heart goes out to the people who have suffered from the challenges of climate change, most recently in Los Angeles, California. I am a Climate Change Advocate and will continue to help with information that can make a difference in these most challenging times.

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This podcast is available on Buzzsprout, Apple, Prime Music and Spotify.

Podcast Focus – Summary:

1) A glimpse at the relationship between climate change, greenhouse gases and Food waste . 

2) Of the 2.9 trillion pounds of food that is available worldwide every year, about 1/3 of that quantity eventually goes to Food Waste. 

 3) Both Food production and Food waste are involved in the creation of greenhouse gases.

4)  Food waste is a double contributor because it creates greenhouse gases when produced,  and then it creates greenhouse gases as Food waste.

3)  An important point that one way to avoid some of the Food waste is to not “over consume”.  

4)  In the event, that we do “over consume”, we can help to alleviate actual hunger in the world by contributing/donating our “over consumption” foods, so that it gets into the hands of those who can use it as “food proper”, and avoid that part of the creation of greenhouse gases.  This lessens the role that Food Waste plays in the production of greenhouse gases and the harmful role that they, in turn, play in climate change.

All the best in Wellness!

Stretching Anyone?

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Do you stretch? You may find the BEND APP helpful. Learn more at the links below.

List of Best Stretching Apps
The 9 best stretching apps for loosening up muscles in 2025 | Woman & Home

Use the links below for detailed information about the Bend APP.

All the best in Wellness!

HOLIDAY SCAMS FYI

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Holiday Scams are something we should all be aware of. AARP has posted some useful information, which I am sharing with you.

All best wishes for giving safely!

RECYCLING FOOD WASTE for OUR PLANET’S HEALTH with Climate Action Tips

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During the holiday season, it’s common to purchase more food than we can consume. This presents an opportunity to use leftovers creatively, reducing food waste and its impact on climate change. My most recent podcast Episode #72 (Judith Guerra Wellness Connections) discusses what COMPOSTING is and why we want to participate in taking steps to employ this sustainable method of climate action to help with climate challenges. The NRDC ย (the Natural Resources Defense Council) states what COMPOSTING provides: “positive ways that protect the planet’s wildlife and wild places, and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water and healthy communities.”

Learn more about what the NRDC does at this link: https://www.nrdc.org/about

Click the links for detailed information:
https://www.epa.gov/recycle/composting-home

Review a list of food waste which is good for COMPOSTING:
https://www.wellandgood.com/best-foods-for-compost/

Climate Action Information: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/climate-action/

Recycle your batteries and learn more about it at the link below:
https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/about-terracycle/

FYI – Captain Planet TV Series

You can listen to my podcast at the BuzzSprout link below, or on Apple, Prime, Spotify and other platforms.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2349931

All the best in Wellness!

Black Friday Deals are Ready NOW

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Although Black Friday is usually the day ‘after‘ Thanksgiving, ENGADGET has a listing of deals that are already available. However, the week before Thanksgiving may have the best deals available. Take a look at the advice at the website.

Below is a link to help you find 43 deals early!

Happy Shopping!

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH – HOPE KIT and PODCAST

FYI –

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and you can empower someone by providing them with a HOPE Kit. Then learn more by listening in to the Real Pink Podcast.

Click the link below:

All the best in Wellness!