In this wonderful conversation I engage in a probing conversation with, Rachel Beth Egenhoefer – a multifaceted design professor, researcher, strategy consultant, and sustainable design expert. The central theme revolves around the concept of 'regeneration', advocating a shift in conversation from sustainability. Rachel shares her journey and how she uses design as a tool for social change, shedding light on her experience with personal burnout and the irony of working in sustainability while struggling to sustain herself. The discourse explores the interconnectedness of systems, our societal behaviors, and the challenges of sustainable change, discussing our roles as individuals and part of a larger community. Join us for illuminating insights, inspiring stories, and a fresh perspective on sustainability.
Rachel Beth Egenhoefer is a design professor, sustainability researcher, strategy consultant, systems leader, and critical maker, who uses design as a tool for social change. Her focus is on changing the conversation from "sustainable" to "regenerative" and using systems thinking to unpack the complex issues in behaviors related to the climate crisis. She writes Regenerative Conversations on Substack as a way to try to bridge academic research, design industry jargon, and climate science so that everyday people can understand these complexities and make the changes needed to help move the needle in creating a more just world. In our “post pandemic” world we are burning the planet out, and our selves. Rachel Beth believes we need to regenerate ourselves as individuals, in order to regenerate our communities, and our planet.

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00:45 Introduction and Guest Presentation
01:22 Rachel's Journey and Perspective on Sustainability
02:46 The Shift from Sustainability to Regeneration
05:25 The Importance of Systems Thinking for Sustainable Behavioral Change
08:16 The Challenge of Changing Hearts and Minds
25:11 The Role of Local Initiatives and Community Differences
28:48 The Pitfalls of Consumerism and the Search for Fulfillment
30:52 Balancing Cost of Living and Employee Needs
31:58 The Impact of Fractional Reserve Banking System
33:38 The Dilemma of Debt Forgiveness
35:10 The Role of Trust in Society
36:01 The Slow Process of Societal Change
37:06 Transition Design: A New Approach
45:07 The Power of Community Action
48:16 The Role of Individual Consciousness in Shaping Reality
56:25 The Future of Education and Information Access
59:00 The Choice Between Pain and Intuition
01:01:56 Final Thoughts on Hope and Change

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