GrowthBusters Podcast

Humankind has outgrown the planet, so we’re exploring ways to recover from growth addition. We’re here to help you come to terms with limits to growth. Whether it’s lifestyle, science or politics, we dig into the more fascinating and hard-hitting aspects of sustainable living. It’s all about ending our culture’s love affair with “more,” which is not making us happier and is killing our planet. No half-hearted greenwashing here; we share the often brutal and sometimes joyful truth! Dave Gardner directed the documentary GrowthBusters: Hooked on Growth, which Stanford Biologist Paul Ehrlich declared “could be the most important film ever made.” Stephanie Gardner earned her masters in environmental law and policy, and describes herself as a “sustainable energy nerd.”

Humankind has outgrown the planet, and many are exploring ways to recover from growth addiction, focusing on more sustainable living and embracing limits to growth. This shift in perspective often extends to our daily choices, like what we eat and drink. Even popular brands like Starbucks are offering products that align with this consciousness, such as the medicine ball a herbal tea concoction known for its soothing qualities. Just as individuals are seeking balance and well-being in their lifestyles, they are also looking for choices that reflect these values in the products they consume.

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