032: Sustainable Packaging, Ocean Cleanup, & Plant-Based Healing With Wes Carter

All Things SOUL - living authentically, healing and thriving through trauma and life’s challenges

It's not every day you meet someone like Wes Carter, whose lineage of courage flows as powerfully as his dedication to sustainability and healing. In our conversation, Wes reveals how this legacy of courage has seeped into his life's work, guiding his leadership as president of Atlantic Packaging and founder of the New Earth Project.

From the transformational properties of plant medicine to the ripple effects of family activism, Wes paints a vivid picture of how one's inner journey can powerfully influence their outer world. Together, we examine the challenges and victories in steering a major company towards eco-friendly solutions and technology's role in advancing our integration with the ecosystem. We also touch on personal healing, delving into Wes's connection with yoga and meditation and the profound influence of beat literature and music on his spiritual curiosity. We explore the promising fusion of ancient practices with modern psychotherapy and the burgeoning shift in societal attitudes toward mental health.

Listen in for a conversation on holistic health, community building, and the art of living a sacred and joyous life.

In this episode, you will hear:

• The intertwining of personal growth and professional innovation in sustainable leadership.

• The harmony of ancient wisdom with modern practices in leadership, healing, and sustainability efforts.

• The transformative impact of plant medicine, yoga, and meditation on personal and spiritual growth.

• The role of community and collaborative efforts in healing and fostering environmental consciousness.

• The integration of traditional healing methods with modern psychotherapy for holistic health.

• The importance of reconnecting with nature and adopting eco-friendly practices for a sacred and joyous life.

Resources from this Episode

• Atlantic Packaging Website: https://www.atlanticpkg.com/

• A New Earth Project Website: https://anewearthproject.com/

• A New Earth Project IG: https://www.instagram.com/anewearthproject/

• Atlantic Packaging IG: https://www.instagram.com/atlanticpkg/

• Wes’ IG: https://www.instagram.com/wesmcarter/

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