Mama Earth Talk

About Mama Earth Talk

What happens when you wear your own trash for 30 days? You start a podcast. Welcome to Mama Earth Talk—a podcast for eco-curious individuals and conscious businesses who want to make a real difference, live lighter on the planet, and do it all without the pressure to be perfect. I’m Mariska Nell, founder and host of Mama Earth Talk—a sustainability advocate, and passionate believer in progress over perfection. With a Master’s in Sustainable Design, postgraduate studies in Environmental Science, and years of hands-on experience, I’m here to help you take meaningful, heart-led action that works in real life. Mama Earth Talk shares an episode every second month packed with inspiring guest interviews, uplifting good news stories, and practical insights to keep you grounded and motivated. We also offer themed seasons, each diving deeper into specific topics like low-waste living, sustainable business, and planet-positive design—giving you the tools and inspiration to make real, lasting impact. Whether you're here to learn something new, feel inspired, or connect with a global community of changemakers—this space is for you. No guilt. No overwhelm. Just real talk, soulful progress, and hopeful stories—one small step at a time. Listen on your favorite podcast app—Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, or anywhere you tune in. You can also subscribe at https://mamaearthtalk.com/listen If something in the show speaks to you—or you know someone who’d love it—please share it and leave a review on Podchaser. https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/mama-earth-talk-713574 Got questions or just want to say hi? I’m always around on Instagram @mamaearthtalk Mama Earth has a voice—and it is us Crazy Birds. Instagram: @mamaearthtalk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575371374179 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mamaearthtalk Website: https://mamaearthtalk.com/

Publisher

Mariska Nell

Category

education · science · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 Aug 2018

Latest episode

1 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

8 of 212 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   1 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   208: How to Grow Your Own Food in a Small Space with Christy Wilhelmi

   Host Mariska Nell interviews Christy Wilhelmi, founder of Gardenerd, about bio-intensive gardening techniques for growing abundant food in small spaces, emphasizing healthy soil as the key to success.

2. 

   6 Jul 2026

   207: Why Table Salt Isn’t Real Salt (And the Desert Salt That Is) with Samantha Skyring

   Host Samantha Skyring interviews industry experts about the purity of Kalahari Desert salt versus processed table salt, revealing its health benefits and sustainable sourcing.

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   4 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   206: Solving the Global Water Crisis for Just 30 Cents with Kurt Avery

   In this episode, we talk to Kurt Avery. He is the owner and founder of Sawyer Products and someone who has dedicated his life to solving one of the world’s most urgent challenges, access to clean water, through innovation, partnerships, and a business model that gives back by donating 90% of their profits in a truly powerful way. During this episode, we explore the global water crisis and how one simple innovation is transforming millions of lives. Kurt Avery, shares how his company is tackling access to clean water through groundbreaking filtration technology, partnerships with global organizations, and a unique business model that donates the majority of its profits. Timestamps to relevant points within the episode, use this format: [00:00] -Intro [02:19] – Meet Kurt Avery & the story behind Sawyer Products [03:31] – From snakebite kits to water filtration innovation [05:15] – The Haiti earthquake & global breakthrough moment [06:30] – Real stories showing the urgency of the water crisis [09:47] – Reaching 40 million people with clean water [10:56] – Biggest barrier: funding & scaling impact [13:16] – Why solving the water crisis is actually possible [14:12] – How the filtration technology works [18:29] – Partnerships with 140+ global organizations [20:50] – The 90% profit donation model explained [23:31] – New innovation: malaria-preventing baby wraps [27:32] – Environmental impact & sustainability benefits [31:01] – Scaling impact through schools and communities [31:22] – 23 years of struggle before success [32:39] – Advice for impact-driven entrepreneurs [36:30] – Final 5 Links from the episodes: Sawyer Products (https://www.sawyer.com/all-products) Kurt Avery’s book: (https://www.sawyer.com/product/sawyer-think)Sawyer Think (https://www.sawyer.com/product/sawyer-think) Sawyer Foundation (https://www.sawyerfoundation.org/) Living Lighter, A Practical Guide to Reducing Waste - Online Course by Mariska Nell (https://mamaearthtalk.gumroad.com/l/Mamaearthtalkcourse) Download your Free Beginner's Guide To Waste-Free Living (https://mailchi.mp/58e01abaa773/download-your-free-beginners-guide-to-waste-free-living) Join our newsletter to be part of the change (https://newsletter.mamaearthtalk.com/) Watch the interview on YouTube (https://youtu.be/LP_PqAdu6SU) Where can people find our guest? Website (https://www.sawyer.com/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/people/Sawyer-Products/61563796295518/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sawyerproducts) TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@sawyerproducts) Key Takeaways: Clean water access impacts health, education, income, and environment Sawyer filters can last 10–20 years and serve entire communities The company has helped 40+ million people globally Their model donates 90%+ of profits to humanitarian work Solving the water crisis is financially and technologically achievable today Sustainability isn’t just environmental, it’s human survival and dignity "Kurt finds hope in the fact that solving the global water crisis could cost as little as 30 cents per person for 10 years of clean water. With scalable technology and growing awareness, we are closer than ever to making universal access a reality."

Inside a recent episode

208: How to Grow Your Own Food in a Small Space with Christy Wilhelmi

Published 1 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So I spend a lot of time sharing information specifically about what's called biointensive gardening methods and that allows people it's basically an umbrella term for growing a lot of stuff in a small space and it uses less water less land and less energy and time and effort from us and less labor than conventional gardening techniques and so that's where I'm focused on helping people shift from the mindset of traditional conventional agriculture, where there are long rows with lots of space between the rows and watering the whole area with overhead irrigation to something that is more biointensive, smaller, compact, and more efficient. […]

Who has been a guest on Mama Earth Talk

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Christy Wilhelmi
• Samantha Skyring
• Sahar Karoubi
• Rebecca Tickell

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

59,150

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

49 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 75 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

85

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

85