Topic: Sustainability

Sustainability comes up in 44 chapters across 33 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from March 2012 to May 2026.

March 2012 May 2026

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WAR MODE | WAR MODE WAR MODE WAR MODE WAR MODE
• 1:22:39 - 1:27:48

WAR MODE | WAR MODE WAR MODE WAR MODE WAR MODE

Christian Westbrook Recap and Final Sign-Off

The episode concludes with a review of the previous show featuring Christian Westbrook (Ice Age Farmer) and a call to action for listeners to pursue sustainability. Carlwood dismisses "analysis paralysis" and encourages practical steps like local gardening. The show ends with a poetic sign-off and a song addressing the "real monsters" running the world, followed by a final farewell.

Michael Cremo | Extreme Out Of Place Artifacts, More Forbidden Archaeology, & Vedic Cosmology
• 1:03:45 - 1:08:59

Michael Cremo | Extreme Out Of Place Artifacts, More Forbidden Archaeology, & Vedic Cosmology

Identity in a Consciousness-Based Universe

Michael Cremo concludes the interview by emphasizing that recognizing ourselves as beings of pure consciousness can lead to greater unity and less conflict. He argues that material identities based on race, religion, or nationalism are superficial and lead to exploitation. Cremo also mentions his upcoming appearance at a conference at the Bosnian pyramids and directs listeners to his website for his books.

Mike Cobb | Freedom Living In Central America, ECI Development, & The Best Expat Options
• 39:49 - 43:41

Mike Cobb | Freedom Living In Central America, ECI Development, & The Best Expat Options

Agro-Resiliency and Permaculture in Nicaragua

The discussion turns to the development of agro-resilient communities that focus on food sovereignty and sustainable agriculture. Mike Cobb details the existing farming operations at his 2,500-acre property, including cattle ranching, beekeeping, and orchards for mangoes and noni fruit. He expresses plans to hire specialized agronomists to scale these efforts into a formal resiliency program for residents concerned about food supply chains.

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John Bush | Live Free Academy, The Techno-Fascism Era, & Sovereign Life Design
• 21:38 - 25:03

John Bush | Live Free Academy, The Techno-Fascism Era, & Sovereign Life Design

Agenda 2030, Smart Cities, and Rural Migration

John Bush outlines the challenges posed by the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the push for "Smart Cities" enabled by 5G and the Internet of Bodies. He argues that these urban environments will become "panopticon" prisons and encourages people to move at least 30-40 minutes outside major cities. The discussion touches on Fabian socialism and the "gradualism" used to implement global surveillance agendas.

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Mike Colomb | The Forgotten Power Of Private Membership Associations
• 1:36 - 2:51

Mike Colomb | The Forgotten Power Of Private Membership Associations

COVID-19 Policy Reflections and UN Sustainable Development Goals

The discussion reviews the restrictive policies implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as mask mandates, social distancing stickers, and business closures. These events are characterized as a trial run for more extensive global policies planned under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The ease of global compliance during the pandemic serves as a warning for the need for future organizational networking and autonomy.

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Aaron Murakami & Jeremiah Ferwerda | The Tesla Turbine, Suppressed Energy Science, & Breaking The Blockade
• 1:05:49 - 1:09:53

Aaron Murakami & Jeremiah Ferwerda | The Tesla Turbine, Suppressed Energy Science, & Breaking The Blockade

Greg Carlwood on Suppressed Science and the Trojan Horse Strategy

Greg Carlwood reflects on the importance of highlighting actual inventors rather than just speculating on buzzwords like "Tartaria." He compares the energy struggle to the fight for sustainable agriculture, arguing that both are under attack by globalist agendas like Agenda 2030. He describes his podcast as a "Trojan Horse," using entertaining conspiracy topics to introduce listeners to practical solutions like decentralized energy and resilient food systems.

Aaron Murakami & Jeremiah Ferwerda | The Tesla Turbine, Suppressed Energy Science, & Breaking The Blockade
• 1:13:20 - 1:17:34

Aaron Murakami & Jeremiah Ferwerda | The Tesla Turbine, Suppressed Energy Science, & Breaking The Blockade

Agenda 2030, Decentralized Solutions, and Passing the Torch

The discussion concludes with a look at the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals and the strategic influence of bankers and corporations. Greg Carlwood argues that the failure of mainstream trajectories will eventually lead the masses toward decentralized food, holistic medicine, and versatile energy systems. He echoes Aaron Murakami's sentiment that a younger generation of engineers must step up to carry the torch of alternative energy research.

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Texas Slim | The Beef Initiative, Food Intelligence, & Getting Ahead Of The Coming Crisis
• 1:36 - 4:44

Texas Slim | The Beef Initiative, Food Intelligence, & Getting Ahead Of The Coming Crisis

Texas Slim, The Beef Initiative and Food Sustainability

Texas Slim, founder of The Beef Initiative, joins the program to discuss the decline of local commerce and the rise of food deserts dominated by multinational corporations. The conversation focuses on the need for sound food, sound money, and sound communication to rebuild a strong society through direct-to-consumer ranching.

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Dr. Frédéric Leroy | The Food Control Cult, Anti-Meat Elite, & The Frankenfood Industrial Complex
• 1:33 - 3:11

Dr. Frédéric Leroy | The Food Control Cult, Anti-Meat Elite, & The Frankenfood Industrial Complex

Industrialization, Food Quality, and Global Control Strategies

Food quality and control are identified as historical factors in class power, wartime strategy, and colonization. Suspicious events such as food factory fires, mass livestock culling based on PCR tests, and the scapegoating of cattle for corporate pollution are highlighted as evidence of a hostile takeover of the food supply. Multinational billionaire think tanks are accused of attempting to eradicate traditional food sources in favor of factory-made lab meat under the guise of sustainability.

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Dr. Frédéric Leroy | The Food Control Cult, Anti-Meat Elite, & The Frankenfood Industrial Complex
• 39:20 - 42:38

Dr. Frédéric Leroy | The Food Control Cult, Anti-Meat Elite, & The Frankenfood Industrial Complex

EAT Lancet, Global Commons Alliance, and Transnational Policy

A network of influential organizations, including the EAT Foundation and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development, is working to impose a global diet. These groups utilize public-private partnerships and connections to the United Nations to bypass national legislatures and implement transnational frameworks. Although the UN Food System Summit faced challenges, the movement continues through new iterations like the Food Forward Coalition and the Global Commons Alliance.

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Dr. Frédéric Leroy | The Food Control Cult, Anti-Meat Elite, & The Frankenfood Industrial Complex
• 42:39 - 47:12

Dr. Frédéric Leroy | The Food Control Cult, Anti-Meat Elite, & The Frankenfood Industrial Complex

BlackRock, ESG Scores, and the Semantic Battle for Food

BlackRock's presence on the advisory board of the EAT Foundation signals a move toward using financial leverage to enforce food goals. Through the World Benchmarking Alliance, companies are rated on their compliance with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which can boost or destroy a company's market attractiveness. Dr. Leroy warns of a "semantic battle" where terms like "sustainable," "healthy," and "true cost of food" are redefined by experts to support technocratic agendas.

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Derrick Broze | The Conscious Agora, Sovereignty Solutions, & Freedom Resources
• 19:44 - 22:17

Derrick Broze | The Conscious Agora, Sovereignty Solutions, & Freedom Resources

Exit and Build Strategy, Urban Safety Concerns

The discussion focuses on the "exit and build" strategy, arguing that major cities like Houston are not safe or sustainable in the long term. Derek Brose encourages listeners to transition toward rural or off-grid lifestyles, even if it requires a slow process of "tinkering and tweaking" a property over time. They discuss the loss of ancestral survival skills due to the industrial education system and the need to reclaim them through modern resources.

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Dean Henderson | The Bloodline Agenda, The Babylon System, & The Simple Life
• 48:09 - 50:56

Dean Henderson | The Bloodline Agenda, The Babylon System, & The Simple Life

Semi-Nomadic Living, Agenda 21 and Mobility Restrictions

The concepts of "sustainability" and "permaculture" are criticized as being inferior to the fluid, semi-nomadic lifestyle of indigenous peoples. The guest argues that Western civilization's focus on sedentary living is a trap, and that Agenda 21 (now Agenda 2030) aims to limit human mobility. Maintaining the ability to move and adapt is presented as a vital defense against globalist control measures.

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Dean Henderson | The Bloodline Agenda, The Babylon System, & The Simple Life
• 1:00:55 - 1:02:29

Dean Henderson | The Bloodline Agenda, The Babylon System, & The Simple Life

Health Recovery, Farm Labor and Future Writing Projects

Dean Henderson discusses his current focus on recovering his health after years of physically demanding farm labor. He mentions an upcoming book project centered on the "right way to live" and perceiving reality, though he is working at his own pace. Greg Carlwood expresses his intention to move toward a simpler, self-sustainable lifestyle in the coming year, thanking Henderson for his inspiration.

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Clyde Lewis | The Psyop Circus, Para-Geopolitics, & Signs Of The Times
• 27:45 - 30:29

Clyde Lewis | The Psyop Circus, Para-Geopolitics, & Signs Of The Times

Transition to a Centralized World Food Hub

Authorities are allegedly using supply chain failures to convince the public that a centralized "world food hub" and a global cooperative are necessary for survival. By creating a "siege of instituted terror" through shortages of food, lumber, and metal, the elite aim to move the population toward accepting a world government. The choice presented to the public is between local dependability or a globalized, sustainable support system managed by a world body.

Joel Salatin | Sustainable Agricultural, Factory Farming Fallacies, & The Rural Tsunami
• 1:38 - 4:07

Joel Salatin | Sustainable Agricultural, Factory Farming Fallacies, & The Rural Tsunami

Joel Salatin, Polyface Farms Sustainable Agriculture Overview

Greg Carlwood introduces Joel Salatin, the founder of Polyface Farms in Swope, Virginia, known for producing high-quality, beyond-organic meats. Salatin is an author of several books including "Everything I Want to Do is Illegal" and "The Sheer Ecstasy of Being a Lunatic Farmer." The discussion frames Salatin's work as a practical solution for families looking to bypass the authoritarian corporate food industrial nexus.

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Joel Salatin | Sustainable Agricultural, Factory Farming Fallacies, & The Rural Tsunami
• 58:48 - 1:03:01

Joel Salatin | Sustainable Agricultural, Factory Farming Fallacies, & The Rural Tsunami

Corporate Food Traps, Economic Impact of COVID-19

Greg Carlwood reflects on the cultural conditioning that glamorizes city life while portraying farming as a struggle for the poor. He cites a Reddit post suggesting that COVID-19 served as an excuse for elites to buy up small businesses and consolidate power. Listeners are encouraged to support independent producers like Sunrise Ranch to strengthen sustainable infrastructure and resist the "domestication trap" of corporate food.

Jim Gale | Food Forest Abundance & Breaking The Scarcity Spell
• 0:00 - 3:29

Jim Gale | Food Forest Abundance & Breaking The Scarcity Spell

Jim Gale, Food Forest Abundance, Permaculture Solutions

Greg Carlwood introduces Jim Gale, an expert in permaculture design and founder of Food Forest Abundance. The discussion frames the current industrial food system as unsustainable and vulnerable, citing the supply chain disruptions of 2020 as a wake-up call. Gale's work focuses on helping individuals transition from consumers to producers by installing edible landscapes and food forests.

Doug Lindamood | Factory Farms Vs. Regenerative Agriculture & The SonRise Ranch Way
• 1:24:54 - 1:28:04

Doug Lindamood | Factory Farms Vs. Regenerative Agriculture & The SonRise Ranch Way

System Dependence and Second Hour Preview

Greg Carlwood discusses the difficulty of breaking away from systemic food dependence and previews the second hour of the interview for Plus members. Topics for the extended segment include corporate vs. small farm poultry, EMP vulnerability, raw dairy truths, and the spiritual aspects of regenerative agriculture.

Dr. Stuart Jeanne Bramhall | Systemic Injustice, Targeted Harassment, & Expatriation
• 50:05 - 54:14

Dr. Stuart Jeanne Bramhall | Systemic Injustice, Targeted Harassment, & Expatriation

Bioregional Economic Models, Sustainability and Mutual Aid

Dr. Stuart Jean Bramhall outlines the basics of sustainability organizing, emphasizing the importance of bioregional economic models that source essentials within a 100-mile radius. She encourages the development of mutual aid networks to provide food, medication, and support as the current corporate-dependent system faces instability. Greg Carlwood agrees that building local solutions is the best defense against systemic collapse.

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