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 op Instagram
(her fab ‘cellulite Times magazine cover’ on Instagram)

Marieke’s episode on Dans podcast
If I’m Being Honest, episode 42

Adidas research by Follow the Money

More sustainable sports brands
Sportswear
Girlfriend Collective
Houdini Sportswear
Iron Roots
Patagonia
Rohnisch
Vaude
Shoes / green sports
Veja
Allbirds
ClubHub recycling sportswear
Green Sports Alliance

Dan’s book on Goodreads: If I’m Being Honest

Dan on Instagram / Dan on TikTok / Marieke on Instagram