Hi! Green Living Expert/Mentor, Podcast Host & Organic Farmer,Amy Todisco, here.

Hi Reader, I remember the last time my dad visited me here in Vermont — the only time he ever saw the organic farm Dave and I have grown together over the past 16 years. We were sitting on the couch. It was quiet in that way that makes you feel like sound itself is too heavy. He was different — softer, slower. His answers were mostly “yes” or “no.” He reminded me of the character Chauncey Gardner in the film Being There. Kind… present… but far away behind the eyes. I asked him a question that...

Hi Reader, Does this resonate? Eco-Angst Is Real (and Growing)Do you ever feel that mix of anxiety, grief, or frustration about the state of the planet? You’re not alone. Researchers now call it “eco-anxiety,” and in one international survey of young people, nearly 60% said they are “very worried” about climate change, with almost half saying it affects their daily lives. But here’s the important part: eco-angst doesn’t have to paralyze us. It can also be a compass pointing us toward what...

Hi Reader, Last week at the farm stand, I overheard two people say, “We should just get rid of AI.—because of the environmental issues it’s causing.” It struck me—because while we can’t stop the train, we can talk about the tracks it’s running on. Here’s the reality: Data centers that power AI and cloud computing use massive amounts of electricity and water. In many regions, that strain shows up in higher utility bills for ratepayers—everyday families and small businesses. It isn’t just...

Hi Reader, We’re surrounded by health promises — miracle diets, quick fixes, and endless products. Most don’t deliver. But what if a simple beam of light could actually help your body heal itself? That’s the question we explore in this week’s Green Living Now podcast with Joseph “Z” Zapolsky of Erchonia, a leader in FDA-cleared non-thermal laser therapy. For almost 30 years, their lasers have been helping people relieve pain, reduce inflammation, recover faster, and yes — even lose fat —...

Hi Reader, Imagine lying on an operating table.The surgeon’s knife goes in.And you realize—you’re wide awake. That’s exactly what happened to my guest this week, Dr. Dennis. For over 50 years, he lived with Crohn’s disease. Constant pain. Endless surgeries. No real answers from doctors.At his lowest point, he even endured a six-hour surgery with almost no anesthesia—using only the power of self-hypnosis to get through it. But here’s the part that inspired me most:Dennis didn’t stop at...

Hi Reader, When Aleya Fraser was a child, bug bites left her with painful boils.Her grandmother — who is still alive at nearly 97 years old — didn’t reach for medicine from the pharmacy. Instead, she sent Aleya into the yard: “Cut a piece of aloe and rub it on.” The pain eased. The swelling went down. That simple lesson — healing directly from the land — stayed with her. Years later, Aleya left behind a promising neuroscience career track in the U.S. to return to her family’s roots in...

HiReader, I took last week off from the podcast (between Labor Day weekend and my birthday 🎉), but I’m back with a conversation that really surprised me — and I think it will surprise you too. This week I sat down with Toni Shelaske (a.k.a. Toni Unleashed), a holistic pet wellness expert who’s been helping pet parents make healthier choices for over 25 years. We covered everything from raw feeding and natural supports… to one hidden, everyday risk that I had never considered before this...

Hi Reader, Yes, I know it's Labor Day Weekend, but a really exciting summit is happening tomorrow (August 31st) — the 3rd Annual Global Brain Summit — and I’m honored to be one of the featured speakers! My session: The Truth About the Silent Toxins in Your Home, Food, and Mind This one-day, online event brings together 10 experts sharing life-changing insights you won’t hear anywhere else: The AI Apocalypse (Jim Barber) Quantum Healing & Vibrational Beings (Susan Joyce Proctor) Hypnotic...

Hi Reader, For thousands of years, herbs have been humanity’s first medicine. Ancient Egyptians brewed herbal teas for digestion. Chinese healers prescribed roots and leaves for balance. Indigenous peoples relied on plants for everything from wound care to spiritual connection. Even before we had pharmacies, every culture had its own apothecary—often a kitchen garden or the wise hands of an herbalist who knew which plants could heal, nourish, and protect. Fast forward to today, and while...