logo
episode-header-image
Dec 2021
44m 35s

284 - This Idea Will Save the World — Ka...

Marie Forleo
About this episode

How can our families, businesses, cities, and even the global economy thrive — without destroying the planet? "Doughnut Economics" shows us the way. Listen now and learn the #1 factor that influences human behavior, why perpetual growth will destroy everything, and how "going doughnut" can actually save the world.

Don't be an optimist. Don't be a pessimist. Be in action. @KateRaworth via @MarieForleo

https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/kate-raworth-doughnut-economics

Up next
Oct 27
514 - The Hidden Shame That's Keeping You From Making More Money
Shame can keep us stuck, underearning, and frustrated without us even realizing it's there. Old beliefs about who we are, what we deserve, and how much we're allowed to have can shape our choices for years. In this episode, you'll uncover what may be hiding beneath the surface so ... Show More
21m 11s
Oct 20
513 - If You Think It's Too Late to Start Over, Listen to This
If you've ever worried that it's too late to go after your dreams, these stories will change your mind. From an 85-year-old who launched a successful modeling career to a 73-year-old pole dancer dazzling audiences, you'll meet women who prove there's no expiration date on doing b ... Show More
10m 13s
Oct 13
512 - Feeling Lost in Life? Liz Gilbert on How to Find Your Way Again
Every one of us gets lost in our own lives sometimes: some periods can be especially confusing, some are intense and full of transition, some take us places we're not sure we can return from. If you're there now, or even if you've been feeling especially tender lately, let Liz ta ... Show More
1h 15m
Recommended Episodes
Nov 2019
Kate Raworth argues that rethinking economics can save our planet
Endless growth may actually be hurting our economy—and our planet. Economist Kate Raworth makes a case for “doughnut economics”: an alternative way to look at the economic systems ruling our societies and imagine a sustainable future for all.We're doing a TED Interview survey! If ... Show More
53m 59s
Jun 2023
22: Kate Raworth: Doughnut economics and thriving in balance
In the 21st century, the impact of financial and environmental crises can be felt by all. But how do we marry the nature of the economy with the ever depleting means of the planet? Rory and Alastair discuss the radical doughnut economic model with economist Kate Raworth to unpick ... Show More
59m 39s
Aug 2020
429. Is Economic Growth the Wrong Goal?
<p>The endless pursuit of G.D.P., argues the economist Kate Raworth, shortchanges too many people and also trashes the planet. Economic theory, she says, “needs to be rewritten” — and Raworth has tried, in a book called <em>Doughnut Economics</em>. It has found an audience among ... Show More
41m 7s
Sep 2023
#400 | Degrowth vs E/Acc | How To Save The World
Degrowth and Effective Accelerationism - two outlooks about the direction in which humanity needs to go to stay alive. But they couldn't be any more different. In this episode, we'll be exploring these two ideas and perhaps, come to some conclusions on how to save the world. Degr ... Show More
19m 16s
Jun 2023
Doughnut Economics (with Andrew Fanning)
On its website, the Doughnut Economics Action Lab describes Doughnut Economics as “a compass for human prosperity in the 21st century.” Its proponents prioritize economic solutions that meet both the basic needs of all people—food, housing, equity, democratic inclusion—and the ec ... Show More
36m 24s
Dec 2024
Will the end of economic growth come by design — or disaster? | Gaya Herrington
What if solving poverty, caring for nature and fostering well-being were the ultimate goals of the economy, instead of growth for its own sake? Environmentalist and economist Gaya Herrington proposes a shift in thinking from "never enough" to "enough for each," asking us to conte ... Show More
14m 48s
Nov 2023
Sometimes All We Can Do Is Love The World Into Tomorrow
<p>Are you feeling overwhelmed by world events? Think the world's spiraling out of control? You can make a difference. Mark Nepo, in his book Surviving Storms, writes, "This is the purpose of goodness: to outweigh all the other possibilities by one gesture of care so that life wi ... Show More
10m 4s
Jun 2023
Gaya Herrington: Five Insights for Avoiding Global Collapse | #072
In this episode, we talk about systems change and how to avoid ecosystem breakdown while maintaining current levels of wellbeing. More than 50 years have passed since the publication of Limits to Growth and Gaya and myself evaluate what has happened since. We talk about insights ... Show More
1h 28m