Bodhi Patil opens up this conversation by sharing a childhood moment when he snorkeled on his father’s back and discovered the world below the water’s surface, becoming amazed by all he saw and falling in love with the ocean.

“As a United Nations-recognized, award-winning Gen Z ocean climate solutionist, Bodhi is focused on improving Ocean Health and Human Health (OHHH), which are interconnected. He is also the Founder & CEO of InnerLight, whose mission is to help a generation discover their "innerlight" to restore OHHH to its highest potential. Bodhi is also a Co-Founder of Ocean Uprise with Parlay.” (Source: www.BodhiPatil.com). As we chat from his location in The Philippines, Bodhi shares how he discovered at a young age, sixth grade, how to manage anxiety and become grounded through practices that build “strong body, calm mind, and vibrant spirit.” He won funding from Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots and Chutes program and went on to create a program that he shared with his middle school and then began traveling and sharing it elsewhere, ultimately touching 1400 students. In this episode, he shares how his entrepreneurial journey unfolded from these early beginnings, culminating in sharing the launch of his Inner Light Foundation, first announced on our pod. Thanks Bodhi!!! Everyone please support it!!! He walks through the updates for the international treaties and UN SDGs, how Indigenous wisdom can inform ocean and climate action, and how to take easy actions from your community to make a difference on Ocean Health Human Health (OHHH). Bodhi wants you to feel your best, optimize your Human Health, so that you have the energy to devote to promoting Ocean Health because our survival depends upon it. With his optimistic and positive approach as a solutionist, Bodhi shares “the billion things you can do to get involved right now, in your area, in the ways you enjoy, and contribute.” Bodhi's Website: www.BodhiPatil.comInstagram: bodhi_patil