In this episode, we're flipping the script on wellbeing, the economy, and the environment! Host James chats with Ben Kellard, an expert on sustainability. Ben spent a number of years at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL). More recently, he has been doing freelance work on shaping a new economy. You can find out more about Ben's amazing work here: https://cusp.ac.uk/themes/aetw/wp44/Ben delivers an eye-opening reality check on the economy, revealing how the system we've built is actually undermining your wellbeing and driving the environmental crisis. Get ready to learn:- The Scary Stats: We break down why 7 out of 9 planetary health indicators are flashing red 🚨 and how we've seen a 70% decrease in nature in the last 40 years.😥- The Fatal Flaws: Why basing success on GDP (money) doesn't work 📉, and how businesses are incentivised to create stuff (finite) instead of jobs (purpose). 🛍️- The Good News: Why the current state isn't the whole story. Human flourishing is actually abundant (like friendship and purpose) 🥰, and we already have the resources we need to thrive. - Your Action Plan: Feeling overwhelmed? We give you three things to AVOID 🚫 and three powerful, ACTIVE STEP YOU CAN TAKE TODAY to align your life with your values and build a more resilient future. 🌱This conversation is essential if you've ever felt anxious about the future or pressured to compete for finite resources. Tune in to understand how shifting your mindset can be the ultimate act of rebellion against a system that doesn't serve you. 🚀Your wellbeing and the planet are inextricably linked. It's time to talk about it. 🎙️Everyone deserves hope for the future and life in all its fullness. ❤️