How can small choices add up to create meaningful change for our planet and for our own well-being? In this episode, Dr. Robyne welcomes Michelle Li—a renowned Climate Champion, thought leader, keynote speaker, and founder of Clever Carbon—for an eye-opening conversation about practical sustainability and climate optimism.

Michelle shares how her international experiences transformed her understanding of sustainability and why knowing the environmental impact of our everyday actions can help us make more informed choices. They dive into how small, approachable changes like rethinking what we eat, how we shop, and where our waste goes can collectively make a meaningful difference.

At a time when conversations about climate often feel heavy or overwhelming, this conversation offers a refreshing dose of hope, showing us that even in uncertain times, knowledge and simple daily actions can empower us to move forward with confidence.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The ripple effect of everyday choices and small lifestyle changes—both for your health and the health of the planet
• How information and data (like knowing your carbon footprint) empower change without pressure and guilt
• Surprising facts about emissions from everyday items
• What makes food choices such a powerful lever for climate impact (and why you don’t need to be perfect)
• Practical ways to reduce plastic and food waste, and why composting matters more than you might think
• How staying informed and data-driven creates resilience and hope in the face of climate anxiety and environmental doom-and-gloom
• How collective efforts in sustainability can lead to a brighter future

Additional Resources:

• Clever Carbon
• Climate Week NYC – September 21-28, 2025
• Toronto Climate Week – October 1-3, 2025
• Unboxed Market

Get in Touch with Michelle:

• Website: https://www.michelleli.co/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clevermimili
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleliclimate/

Get in Touch with Dr. Robyne:

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• Get Dr. Robyne's book: Calm Within The Storm