04/27/2026
On Earth Day in Times Square, I had the honor of sharing the stage with Dr. Christopher Pittenger and as the Yale team, exploring a question that feels more urgent than ever:
What truly heals us, within and around us?
Our conversation on Nature Nurtures brought together mental health, spirituality, and the science of the brain, reminding us that the relationship with the Earth begins with the relationship we hold within ourselves.
As within, so without.
We were introduced by our segment producer Neha Lohia Neha Lohia and shared the stage alongside voices including Dr. Eva Selhub Dr. Eva Selhub and Peter Sullivan, designers Prashant Goyal Heritage India Fashions and Rohan Narang and the film team of Hello Dad including Tirlok Malik and Ankita Makwana along with Neha as part of the 'hummingbird segment' that brought together science, art, and collective intention.
This spirit of this segment came about from a story shared by neha: "A small hummingbird carries drops of water in its beak to help put out a forest fire. When questioned by the other animals, it replies, “When all is burnt, and if the last leaf remains to question what I did to help, I will be able to reply, I did everything I could.”
Each participant and audience member represented a unique field yet shared a common intention to align the practices more closely with nature was the binding thread.
The Times Square Earth Day program, founded by Rev. Paul Sladkus of Good News Corporation, has for over 24 years served as a global platform for environmental awareness and action. This year’s celebration, held in tribute to the Jane Goodall Foundation and in partnership with NYC Comptroller Mark Levine, Ommm, and EarthDay.org, featured over 50 performers and speakers, along with virtual participation from UN Peace Messengers including Stevie Wonder, Oprah Winfrey, Leonardo DiCaprio, and UNICEF’s Shakira.
Grateful to be part of a space where conversations expand beyond climate into consciousness, and where the work of healing begins from within.
