Feb 18 2024 63 mins 6
Dan is a creature of habit. But, becoming sober has helped him discover what he needs, instead of wants – and how he used to feel entitled to excess. He now sets a different example for his kids, enjoys driving electric and even gets his coffees in a reusable cup. Well, sometimes… In this special, English-spoken fourth episode of This is a Good Podcast – for a more sustainable life, choreographer, tv judge (Holland’s Got Talent) and author/podcaster Dan Karaty and sustainable lifestyle expert Marieke Eyskoot discuss:
- A giant disposable coffee cup
- Filling a void by buying stuff (and how it doesn’t work)
- Brainwashing commercials (you need shopping and alcohol to be happy)
- The relationship between being sober and sustainability
- Setting examples for your kids
- The dilemma of flying for work
- The pro’s of eating less red meat
- Paper towels, lots of paper towels
- Sports fandom, athletes and endorsements
- Being a walking ad when wearing sports outfits
- The ripple effect of positive green experiences for family and friends
- How Marieke almost took part in Dance Dance Dance
- Using your privilege to pay for more expensive innovations to help them grow
The sustainable dilemma’s, drive, devils and dreams of Dan Karaty, from the Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam.
SHOWNOTES
Danae Mercer
https://www.instagram.com/danaemercer/
(her fab ‘cellulite Times magazine cover’: https://www.instagram.com/p/C1uaXGFNR7z/)
Marieke’s episode on Dan’s podcast
If I’m Being Honest, episode 42
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIy6n7_S7Pg
Adidas research by Follow the Money
https://www.ftm.eu/articles/the-dark-side-of-your-adidas-sneaker
More sustainable sports brands
Sportswear: https://girlfriend.com/ / https://houdinisportswear.com/ / https://ironroots.com/ / https://www.patagonia.com/ / https://www.rohnisch.com/ / https://www.vaude.com/ /
Shoes / green sports: https://www.veja-store.com/ / https://www.veja-store.com/en_eu/c/running / https://www.instagram.com/allbirds/ / https://greensportsalliance.org/
Dan Karaty Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/dankaraty/
Dan Karaty TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@dankaratyofficial
Dan’s book: If I’m Being Honest
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/201904615-if-i-m-being-hones
Marieke Eyskoot Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/mariekeeyskoot/
Marieke Eyskoot website
https://www.mariekeeyskoot.nl/
CREDITS
Audio and video: Max van Nievelt
Audio support: Ruud Hermans - https://ruudhermans-composer.com/
Music editing: Edmé Koorstra (original track: Cinematic Adventure Trailer by MAPA)
Design: Michel Walpot - https://michelwalpot.nl/ (based on original design by The Green House)
Online boost: Patrick Klerks | Online Slimmerik - https://www.onlineslimmerik.nl/
Made possible by: Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam | Barbara van Amelsfort and Willeke te Flierhaar
